Each semester, a panel of students and faculty organizes a series of films that interpret and reinterpret the Core texts. At each screening, dinner begins at 6 PM with a faculty introduction that sets the film into the context of the semester's Core readings; the movie is started at 6:30 PM. Discussion after the film is encouraged. Films may also provide the foundation for alternative essay assignments.

Fall 2009 Film Schedule

Tuesday, September 22
Midnight Cowboy
In CAS room 315.
We'll consider how the film's treatment of friendship,
grief, civilizing forces, and the city related to the way the same
themes are undertaken in Gilgamesh.
6:00 pm food, 6:30 film.

Monday, October 26
Don Quixote, featuring John Lithgow
in CAS room B-36.
Considered in relation to Cervantes' book.
In case of technical difficulty: Lost in La Mancha
6:00 pm food, 6:30 film.

Thursday, November 12
Hamlet - the full 4 hours!
CAS room 313.
6:00 PM start time, pizza at intermission.

Wednesday, December 2
Time Bandits
In CAS room B-18 A.
Considered in relation to our study of ancient Greece, and to
the themes of space, time, and journey.
6:00 pm food, 6:30 film.

If you would like to suggest a film, please contact Prof. Kyna Hamill or one of the student organizers: Kalani McDaniel , Sarah Cole , or Katherine Zhao.