Upcoming Films You Wont Want To Miss!

We have 2 highly acclaimed films coming up for everyone!

First, We have the last film in this semesters International Film Series-

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007 France)
Thursday, December 3rd @ 7:00 in the UVU Library Auditorium (LI 120)
Rated PG-13 for nudity, sexual content and some language.


The astonishing true-life story of Jean-Dominic Bauby -- a man who held the world in his palm, lost everything to sudden paralysis at 43 years old. The film follows Bauby's story from his instantaneous descent from a wealthy and congenial playboy and the editor of Elle Magazine, to a bed-bound, hospitalized stroke victim with an inactive brain stem that made it impossible for him to speak or move a muscle of his body. With the editor's mind unaffected, his only solace lay in the "butterfly" of his fantasies and memories. Because of Bauby's physical restriction, he only possessed one channel for communication with the outside world: ocular activity. By moving his eyes and blinking, he not only began to interact again with the world around him, but astonishingly authored his memoir via a code used to signify specific letters of the alphabet.


In addition we are sponsoring a special screening

The Kite Runner (2007)
Tuesday December 8th @ 7:00 in the UVU Library Auditorium (LI 120)
Rated PG-13 for strong thematic material including the rape of a child, violence and brief strong language

This screening will include an introduction and after film discussion led by Dr. Geoffrey Cockerham, History and Political Science, UVU

Finding Neverland director Marc Forster adapts author Khaled Hosseini's critically acclaimed novel about two childhood best friends forever torn apart as their country is ravaged by endless war and bitter strife. As children, Amir and Hassan were inseparable; their long days under azure Kabul skies often spent getting into innocent mischief or preparing for the highly anticipated kite-fighting tournament. When the day of the tournament arrives, however, a glorious victory is quickly offset by a timorous act of betrayal that ultimately serves as the catalyst for catastrophe. Not long after that fateful day, Amir moves away to America, leaving his old friend behind just as the ominous specter of war turns tragically tangible. Two decades later, Amir returns to Afghanistan to find his beloved homeland has now fallen under the iron-fisted rule of the Taliban. Still, all hope for redemption hasn't been lost just yet, because now that Amir stands face to face with the irrepressible secrets that he struggled so vigilantly to bury, he will receive one last chance to make peace with the past, and lay the groundwork for a brighter future.

Hope to see everyone there!

Bandit Queen!

The next film in our International film series will take place this Thursday 11/12 in the UVU Library Auditorium @ 7:00 pm

Bandit Queen (India- 1995)


(Contains strong violence and sexual violence)

The legendary story of Phoolan Devi, based on her dictated prison diaries. Devi, India''s most famous and feared outlaw, was responsible for the massacre of 30 upper-caste Thakur men in Behmai, a village in Uttar Pradesh. The massacre, with its overtones of class warfare, made Devi a national heroine, worshipped as the Goddess of Flowers for the 80% of India''s lower-caste Hindus. After evading capture for five years, she surrendered to the police--on her own terms--before a cheering crowd of 10,000 supporters

Directed by Shekhar Kapur (ELIZABETH), this is a controversial movie based on the life of Phoolan Devi, India's notorious woman dacoit (bandit), who channeled her rage at her rape and mistreatment into violent action. Imprisoned in 1983 and freed in 1994, she eventually became a prominent politician and was assassinated by relatives of one of her victims. The controversy surrounding the film stems from the real Devi's fury over the way the formative events of her youth are depicted, and also from Kapur's refusal to meet with his subject, all the while proclaiming the "truth" of his narrative. Subjected to considerable scrutiny and potentially flawed, BANDIT QUEEN is nonetheless an excellent film. Music lovers will be fascinated by the score, composed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the renowned singer

We hope to see you all there!

The Seventh Seal - Det sjunde inseglet (1957)

UVU cinema Studies club is proud to present our 5th installment in this years International Film Series-

The film that gained Ingmar Bergman an international reputation, THE SEVENTH SEAL is an all-out religious allegory addressing that most-contemplated question, "Does God exist?" Set during a single day in the Middle Ages, the film concerns the philosophical quandary of a knight, Antonius Block (von Sydow), who returns from the Crusades to find his country at the mercy of plague and witchhunts. In the midst of his moral and religious confusion, Antonius is visited by Death (Ekerot), a black-cloaked figure who is ready to call the knight from this earth. Antonius strikes a deal with Death, winning a brief reprieve by inviting him to play a game of chess. Since Death apparently has a soft spot for chess, he agrees. The Knight and Death play as the cultural turmoil envelopes the people around them as they try, in different ways, to deal with the upheaval the plague has caused.

This event is free and open to the public!
Thursday November 5th @ 7:00 in the UVU Library Auditorium

The Rocky Horror Picture Show!

(rated R for sexual content including dialogue, violence and language)

Give yourself over to absolute pleasure!

The time has come once again to celebrate Halloween with your favorite sweet transvestites from transexual Transylvania.
That's right friends, Tim Curry in fishnets, Susan Surrandon in a slip, and Meatloaf (yes THAT one!)

Cinema Studies Club and The UVU Gay-Straight Alliance Present
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Thursday October 29th, 2009
7:00 pm in the Library Auditorium (LI 120)

This low-budget freak show/cult classic/cultural institution concerns the misadventures of Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) and Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon) inside a strange mansion that they come across on a rainy night. After the wholesome pair profess their love through an opening song, their car breaks down in the woods, and they seek refuge in a towering castle nearby. Greeting them at the door is a ghoulish butler named Riff Raff (Richard O'Brien), who introduces them to a bacchanalian collection of partygoers dressed in outfits from some sort of interplanetary thrift shop. The host of this gathering is a transvestite clad in lingerie, Dr. Frank N. Furter (Tim Curry), a mad scientist who claims to be from another planet.

This showing will be interactive- although no food or drink are allowed in the auditorium. Come dressed up and ready to do the "time warp"!
Check out our facebook page for a great article on how to fully experience The Rocky Horror Picture Show!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=183103263097&index=1

Many Thanks- Let the Right One In

Thanks to everyone who made it out to "Let the Right One In" last night! Once again we had a great turn out!

A very special, heartfelt thank you goes out to UVU Political Science student Vanim Zetreus from Stockholm, Sweden. He gave a great introduction to the film as it relates to Swedish Culture and Iconology. It was also great to have someone from the film's country of origin involved in our discussion following the film. He was able to answer many questions and shine light on various aspects of the film, its background, and Swedish culture in general.

Thank you to those who participated in the discussion and thanks to Tyler for facilitating. We here at the Cinema Studies Club love it when our showings stir discussion!

Stay Tuned to this blog for more information about our upcoming film screenings- including the next installment of the International Film Series- the classic Ingmar Bergman film "The Seventh Seal" and also, our first cult film of the semester just in time for Halloween, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". Details to come!

Let the Right One In

Just in time for Halloween we have a Swedish Vampire Thriller for you! This film was a favorite on the festival circuit winning 56 awards from festivals like Tribecca and Toronto.

Let the Right One In (Sweden 2008)
Thursday October 22, 2009 @ 7:00 pm
UVU Library Auditorium (LI 120)



Synopsis:
Oskar, a bullied 12-year old, dreams of revenge. He falls in love with Eli, a peculiar girl. She can't stand the sun or food and to come into a room she needs to be invited. Eli gives Oskar the strength to hit back but when he realizes that Eli needs to drink other people's blood to live he's faced with a choice. How much can love forgive? Let The Right One In is a story both violent and highly romantic, set in the Stockholm suburb of Blackeberg in 1982.

Rated R for some bloody violence including disturbing images, brief nudity and language

We hope you will all join us for a vampire flick that wont leave you wishing you could get the last 2 hours of your life back.

Hey everyone!

Thank you to all of those who came out to our International Film Showing of Slumdog Millionaire! We had great attendance and a nice discussion following the film. It was a great night!

We would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Baktybek Abdrisaev for his very interesting insights into the lives depicted in the film. We really appreciated him taking time to share his experiences and knowledge with us.

We would love to be able to continue our discussion of 'Slumdog' so if you feel so inclined, please leave comments here or on our facebook page @ http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=125867952971&ref=ts