Film Club presents Pulp Fiction (1994) by Quentin Tarantino
Apologies for the short notice folks! But alas, we shall be screening the crime classic Pulp Fiction on Monday, directed by none other than the Quentin Tarantino. Starring John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman and Bruce Willis, the film highlights itself in its eclectic and refreshing dialogue, as well as its unconventional narrative structure. If you haven’t seen a Quentin Tarantino film before, prepare for a treat!
Screening on Monday, March 7th, 2011 6:30 to 9:00 pm (running time is 150 minutes) @ BSB 108
Film Club presents Lost in Translation (2003) by Sofia Coppola
Maybe it’s no surprise that the daughter of Francis Ford Coppola, the director of the Godfather, would also have a knack for film-making but I feel Sofia has proved her mastery with Lost in Translation. The film revolves around Bob Harris (Bill Murray) and Charlotte (Scarlet Johansson), two individuals at completely different points in theirs lives somehow stumbling into a miraculous relationship that is the centerpiece of the narrative. The film establishes a strong sense of alienation and loneliness set within the culturally foreign backdrop of Japan, whereupon the two characters begin their intimate encounter. Narratives aside, the film is also beautifully shot and the soundtrack is excellent to boot. One of my favourite films to revisit. I hope to see you guys there.
Screening on Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
6:30 to 8:20 pm (running time is 104 minutes)
@ Psychology Building 155
Film Club presents Black Dynamite (2009) by Scott Sanders
Ah! What better way to kick off the new year and new semester with the action packed parody of the 1970’s blaxploitation film by Scott Sanders, co-written by Sanders, Michael Jai White, Salli Richardson and Byron Minns who co-star in the film. All you need to know about this film is that it’s badass and action-packed, so I hope to see you there to enjoy the gratuitous sex and violence of the 1970s (oh not to mention the ridiculous plot to add!).
Screening on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
6:30 to 8:15 pm (running time is 1.5 hours)
@ MDCL 1110
Film Club presents The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) by Wes Anderson
So this is the other film that we’ll be watching the week after Oldboy. A contrast to the dark seriousness of Oldboy, this will be a fun laid back screening.
Screening on Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
6:30 to 8:45 pm (running time 110 minutes)
@ Burkes Science Building (BSB) 108
The surprising all-star ensemble of Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Danny Glover and my favorite Bill Murray play quirky colourful characters in Wes Anderson’s dysfunctional family movie. Black comedy at one of its best! Hope to see you there!
Film Club presents Oldboy (2003) by Chan-wook Park
Sorry for the delay everyone. There were some issues with room booking so we’ve had to push back the date back, so we’ll be doing a back-to-back film screening to make up for it, as well as for those who might prefer one over the other. Below is the date for Oldboy!
Screening on Thursday, November 18th, 2010
6:30 to 8:45 pm (running time is 2 hours)
@ Chester New Hall (CNH) 106
Oldboy is an acclaimed 2003 South Korean film directed by Chan-Wook Park that won the Grand Prix at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. I believe it’s based on a Japanese manga… regardless, it stars Min-sik Choi as the main protagonist. I’m going to hold back on saying too much as I don’t want to ruin anything, but it is a unique cinematic experience forefronts the theme of revenge and pain as the second independent installment of Park’s Vengeance Trilogy. I should also mention that the film is pretty explicit in its portrayal of sex and violence (there is nudity & violence!). There are some shocking scenes which I can prepare you for to some extent, but I’ll leave it up to you guys. As well, the film has some disturbing themes. My vague cautions end there. Regardless, an excellent film and I’m hoping to see you guys there.
If you feel like sitting this one out or can’t make it, check the #3 film screening for the week after this one!
Laurence Olivier & Michael Caine in Joseph L. Mankiewicz's mystery thriller classic Sleuth (1972)
Film Club presents Sleuth (1972) by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
We shall kick off the year with something light and entertaining!
Screening on Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 6:30 pm to roughly 9:00 pm (the film is about 2 hours 20 minutes) @ Hamilton Hall 302
“The film is a mystery thriller of sorts where a man (Laurence Olivier) who loves games and theater invites his wife’s lover (Michael Caine) to meet him, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results” – IMDB
There has been a remake starring Michael Caine and Jude Law, which by all accounts isn’t that bad of a remake, but the original is definitely worth the watch.
