Welcome back Wes! And welcome all ye newbies to the magic that is the Wesleyan Film Series. We hope that you’ve all rotted your teeth, your brains and your livers as much as we have this summer, and are looking forward to a fresh year of amazing films. At the end of these longs days of class, there really is no better way to kick back than the grand ol’ Wesleyan Film Series!
We’re back and more ridiculous than ever, ready to deliver the kind of solid entertainment you’ve come to expect from us over the years. However, some things have changed: back by popular demand is the prime-time spot of 8 p.m. That’s right, no more mad dashes from dinner to the Film Series. And unless you want to wait around for a half hour, you’d better remember that the FILMS WILL START AT EIGHT!
Also, due to rising costs of fuel and therefore shipping, we’ve had to raise the price of the film series to $5. (Still a bargain! In New York, that’s only half a pack of cigarettes…) In this column you will find film news and Film Series announcements. We’ll always keep you in the loop, and if you have any suggestions, requests, comments or questions, don’t hesitate to contact the Film Board at wesleyanfilmseries@gmail.com.
Now then — down to business. This week on the Film Series:
THE MALTESE FALCON
USA, Dir: John Huston, 1941.
This classic noir stars Humphrey Bogart in his iconic role of Sam Spade as he attempts to solve yet another sordid mystery. Think smoky rooms and lots of dramatic lighting — in short, a film with serious style.
Monday, Sept. 1, 8 p.m. Free
APOCALYPSE NOW: REDUX
USA, Dir: Francis Ford Coppola, 1979.
Make sure you see that little note attached to your calendars, because the film we’re showing is “Apocalypse Now: Redux,” and not “2001: A Space Odyssey.” We’ve replaced one epic with another, so come check this one out as it was meant to be seen: 40 feet high.
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 8 p.m. $5
THE BAND’S VISIT
Israel, Dir: Eran Kolirin, 2007.
Me: What should we say about “The Band’s Visit”?
Board Member 1: Say it’s good.
Board Member 2: Say it’s one of the best foreign films of last year. Say it’s Jarmuschian.
Board Member 3: Say it’s like “Little Miss Sunshine” mixed with “Munich.”
(Note: The above comments may or may not accurately describe this film.)
Thursday, Sept. 4, 8 p.m. $5
JURASSIC PARK
USA, Dir: Steven Spielberg, 1993.
This is a movie about dinosaurs. If you don’t know this, you may have been living under a rock since 1993. Or maybe you were three when this movie came out. But if you don’t like watching a giant T-Rex eating fat lawyers, I really don’t know what’s the matter with you. (P.S. Don’t tell me you’ve only seen the sequels…)
Friday, Sept. 5, 8 p.m. $5
SOME LIKE IT HOT
USA, Dir: Billy Wilder, 1959.
Whenever I see this movie, I am surprised by how funny it is, and how ageless it feels. It is always a joy to rediscover that this is one of the few real homosexual romances of the golden age of cinema, and it’s always fun to realize that Marilyn Monroe was a sex symbol for a reason. Sex! All kinds! In the Fifties! Woo-hoo!
Saturday, Sept. 6, 8 p.m. Free
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