Alternate Fridays • 1:15 p.m. - Depends on length of movie • Mackey Auditorium Coordinator: Paul Fanton (aka Gianfranco)
Enjoy an afternoon with us at the movies, viewing films selected mostly from Academy Award winners or various lists of the best movies ever made. All films are subject to availability. The listed "standby" movie may be offered if needed.
An American in Paris - 1951
September 18
Jerry Mulligan, a struggling American painter in Paris, is discovered by an influential heiress with an interest in more than Jerry's art. Jerry in turn falls for Lise, a young French girl already engaged to a cabaret singer. Jerry jokes, sings and dances with his best friend, an acerbic would-be concert pianist, while romantic complications abound.
How Green Was My Valley - 1941
October 2
At the turn of the century in a Welsh mining village, the Morgan’s (he stern, she gentle) raise coal-mining sons and hope their youngest will find a better life. Lots of atmosphere, very sentimental view of pre-union miners' lives.
A Man for All Seasons - 1966
October 16
The story takes place in 16th century England. But men like Sir Thomas More, who love life yet have the moral fiber to lay down their lives for their principles, are found in every century.
The Graduate -1967
October 30
Recent college graduate Benjamin Braddock is trapped into an affair with Mrs. Robinson, who happens to be the wife of his father's business partner. Benjamin then finds himself falling in love with her teenage daughter, Elaine.
Doctor Zhivago -1965
November 13
A Russian epic, the movie traces the life of surgeon-poet Yuri Zhivago before and during the Russian Revolution. Married to an upper-class girl who is devoted to him, yet in love with an unfortunate woman who becomes his muse, Zhivago is torn between fidelity and passion.
Silver Streak -1976
December 4
George Caldwell is taking a slow restful trip to Chicago on the Silver Streak. Or so he thinks. Before it’s over, he's involved in a love affair, a murder, is thrown from the train, is wanted by the police, and joins forces with a car thief to re-board the train to save his love. Some scenes filmed in Brea (CA).
"Standby" title:
Guess Who Is Coming for Dinner - 1967
Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn play a couple whose attitudes are challenged when their daughter brings home a fiancé who is African-American.