The Fall 2009 Film Series

 The Augusta State Film Series is presented by The ASU Department of Communications and Professional Writing. The Fall and Spring Film series is a screening of interesting movies selected by ASU faculty and staff. The film screening takes place every Monday at 7 PM in University Hall room 170. These events are free and open to the public!

 

MONDAY NIGHT FILM SERIES Fall 2009:

"Pray the Devil Back to Hell" - September 14, 2009

the exclusive Augusta screening as part of its September Global Peace Tour. This is an acclaimed documentary produced by Abigail Disney, granddaughter of Walt, telling the true story of how the brave women of Liberia helped to bring peace to their country after many years of civil war. See the trailer at
www.praythedevilbacktohell.com/v3/

"Summer Hours" - September 21, 2009

Director - Olivier Assayas
Run Time - 103 minutes
Language - French | English
Year - 2008
Genre - Drama/Family

The French family drama is the newest film from veteran director Olivier Assayas. Its universal theme is the passing of generations and the value of family heirlooms. Reviewers have praised the strong performances from Juliette Binoche and Charles Berling. View the trailer at www.traileraddict.com/trailer/summer-hours/trailer.

"Hunger" - September 29, 2009

Director – Steve McQueen
Run Time – 96 minutes
Language – English/French
Year – 2008
Genre – Drama/History

The early 1980s saw Irish Republican hunger strikes in Maze prison, controversial and desperate political actions in a decades-old conflict. This intense drama won the Camera d’Or at Cannes Film Festival, after its debut screening provoked simultaneous walkouts and standing ovation. The trailer can be seen at www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi2771256089/

"Medicine for Melancholy" - October 5, 2009

a relationship film addressing urban concerns, it stars The Daily Show’s Wyatt Cenac in his first feature film. The plot keeps us guessing: will a one-night stand in San Francisco grow into something more? The complexities of building a modern relationship are shown in this independent film directed by Barry Jenkins. See the trailer at www.strikeanywherefilms.com/m4m_trailer.html

"Afghan Star" - October 12, 2009

The next series of American Idol begins in the New Year, but here you’ll be able to see the hottest talent show in Afghanistan. Afghan Star is a top-rated television show in that war-torn country, and this documentary of the same name gives us the background to a glamorous and sometimes dangerous opportunity for ordinary Afghans to sing their way to stardom. The trailer can be viewed at www.afghanstardocumentary.com/watch_sm.html

"Barry Lyndon" - October 19, 2009

A retrospective screening of Stanley Kubrick’s period masterpiece. If you’ve never seen it on a big screen now is the time to feast your eyes on the 18th-century splendor of Kubrick’s adaptation of the William Makepeace Thackeray novel. Starring Ryan O’Neal, who in 1975 was a big romantic draw for the box-office, Barry Lyndon in its own way is said to show many similarities with another, more controversial Kubrick film, Clockwork Orange. The film will be introduced by Professor Todd Hoffman, who is teaching a course on Kubrick films at ASU this semester. See the trailer at www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi247005465/

"Time Crimes" - October 26, 2009

Director – Nacho Vigalondo
Run Time – 92 minutes
Language – Spanish, English subtitles
Year – 2007
Genre – Action/Adventure/Drama/Sci-Fi/Thriller

The end of October is the time of the year for horror films, and we have two that help us see the horror genre as it is treated in different European cultures. The first, Spanish film Timecrimes (Los Cronocrimenes) deals with the nightmares awaiting a man travelling back in time. View the trailer at www.dreadcentral.com/story/us-timecrimes-trailer

"Let the Right One In" - November 2, 2009

The highly original Swedish vampire film Let the Right One In will please anyone who was disappointed by the recent Twilight book-to-film. Critics have described Let the Right One In as ‘deliciously macabre’ and ‘unexpectedly terrifying’. The trailer can be seen at www.lettherightoneinmovie.com/

"Séraphine" - November 9, 2009

A true tale of an artistic but troubled genius, whose work is still displayed in galleries all over the world. Séraphine is a visionary cleaning woman, whose art is discovered by a collector in the early part of the 20th century. Featuring a strong performance from actress Yolande Moreau, Séraphine comes to us having won seven Césars, the French equivalent of the Oscars. View the trailer at www.moviefone.com/movie/seraphine/36900/video/seraphine-trailer-no-1/25324780001

"Food Inc" - November 16, 2009

Rounding off the series in time for your Thanksgiving menu planning is Food Inc, the attention-getting exposé of the US food industry. Described as ‘essential viewing for any health-conscious citizen, this powerful documentary directed by Robert Kenner gives plenty of ‘food for thought’ about how we are what we eat. See the trailer at www.foodincmovie.com/

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