Farmington NH Film Society: thriller

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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Psycho - October Meeting - 10/28 6 PM

October Film Discussion

Psycho

We had an excellent discussion Monday night after Baz Luhrmann's visually stunning "The Great Gatsby". As John Cleese might say, "And now for something completely different". Next month we will be discussing Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller "Psycho". The film was quite controversial upon release for both it's violent content and sexual themes and Hitchcock's no late admittance policy at the theater was previously unheard of. "Psycho", along with "Halloween" and "Peeping Tom" helped create the "slasher" film genre and is considered one of the greatest thrillers of all time by film critics and fans alike. It went on to earn four academy award nominations and has been the subject of countless sequels, remakes, and a current hit television show. The film also set a new level of acceptability in violent and sexual content in American films.

Rated R for violence and brief nudity.

Watch & Discuss

This month the film society will engage in discussions about the themes of the movie. The enjoyment of the films we watch can be enhanced by thinking more deeply about them and participating in discussions both online and at our monthly meeting. Everyone is invited to participate in these discussions with us. Please join us and engage in thoughtful discussion right here.

Questions for Discussion

1. Does Hitchcock foreshadow the final reveal at all throughout the film? How does he add to the constant feeling of dread present in the film?

2. Did you find the violence surprisingly tame? Too brutal? Why do you think the film was so controversial?

3. How does Hitchcock use music, sounds, lighting, and camera angles to increase the tension and make the film feel more violent than it is?

4. What films have you seen that have paid homage to scenes in "Psycho"?

Psycho on IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054215/

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

July Film Society Meeting

July Film Discussion

Watch and Discuss

The Ides of March
Thanks to everyone that came this month for Lincoln! In July, we will discuss George Clooney's The Ides of March on Monday. This fast-paced political thriller should be an interesting companion piece to our discussion of Lincoln. George Clooney wrote and directed this film and received an Academy Award nomination for the screenplay. The film boasts a star-studded cast including Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Evan Rachel Wood, and Marisa Tomei.

Ambition seduces and power corrupts in this nerve-wracking thriller from Academy Award nominated director George Clooney. Idealistic campaign worker Stephen Meyers (Ryan Gosling) has sworn to give all for Governor Mike Morris (George Clooney), a wild-card presidential candidate whose groundbreaking ideas could change the political landscape. However, a brutal Ohio primary threatens to test Morris's integrity. Stephen gets trapped in the down-and-dirty battle and finds himself caught up in a scandal where the only path to survival is to play both sides.

The Ides of March is rated R for strong language.
17+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Watch & Discuss

This month, the Film Society will engage in discussions about the themes of this movie. The enjoyment of the films we watch can be enhanced by thinking more deeply about them and participating in discussions both online and at our monthly meeting. Everyone is invited to participate in these discussions with us. Please join us and engage in thoughtful discussion about this film right here.

Questions for Discussion
Please leave your comments regarding these questions and any thoughts about the movie you'd like to discuss or share in the Comment Box below.

1. How do Meyers and Morris change over the course of the film? Is compromising their values necessary for the greater good?

2. Do you think the choice Meyers makes over the course of the film are for the greater good or more personally motivated?

3. How has the role of public image changed for political figures between Lincoln and the Ides of March?

4. Meyers truly believes Morris is the right man to be president, regardless of the choices Morris makes. Do you agree with Meyers at the end of the movie?

5. Are a presidential candidates values and personal integrity even important when compared to their political policies? Are these factors more important now that everything is recorded and accessible on the Internet?

References

The Ides of March on IMDB http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1124035/

Image Credits

www.edgeoftheplank.com

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Farmington Film Society Meeting-Wednesday June 27th at 6:00 PM

Farmington Film Society at the Goodwin Library, Wednesday June 27th at 6:00 PM. Our movie this month will be Safe House starring Denzel Washington as Tobin Frost, one of the CIA's most dangerous traitors who resurfaces in South Africa after eluding capture for almost a decade. During his interrogation, the safe house he's being held in is attacked by brutal mercenaries forcing rookie agent, Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) to take the infamous Frost on the run. Please note: These movies contain adult content and language. A parent or guardian must accompany children under the age of 18.

This will be our last film until September. See you then with lots of great films and surprises!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Worst Moms From Film

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/13/mothers-day-movies_n_1511267.html

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

'Rear Window Timelapse': Hitchcock's Courtyard Compressed Into 3 Minutes

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/03/rear-window_n_1399889.html

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

February Film Society Feature Tonight-Wednesday, February 22nd At 6:00 PM

February’s movie will be Dream House starring Daniel Craig, Naomi Watts, and Rachel Weisz. This suspense thriller is about a family that unknowingly moves into a home where several grisly murders were committed ... only to find themselves the killer’s next target.View the trailer.

Please note: This movie contains adult content and language. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.