The Mary C. is again breaking new territory with its monthly exhibition of art house cinema classics.  We call it "World Cinema at the Mary C."  One classic groundbreaking film from around the world is being shown each month in the Trent Lott Theater. The 2007 program was put together by the Mary C's film program director and local filmmaker, Tom McGraw.  Films will start at 2:00 pm after a short introduction by Mr. McGraw. 

Beginning in January, refreshments are available before and after the show, but keep in mind none are allowed in the theater.  Due to licensing fees, we are asking for a donation of five dollars for each showing.  A discount ticket booklet is in the works.

Note to parents - Though most of the films are pre-1970s and would not be offensive to most children.  However, they are "art house" films and would probably try children's patience after the first seven minutes.  Also, many are subtitled which would drive most kids insane.  So please, use your best judgment.

Schedule

2007

January 14
Fahrenheit 451,  Francois Truffaut’s  English language adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s brilliant novel.

February 11
Band Of Outsiders, Jean-Luc Goddard’s  “crime” film, which is cited by many acclaimed film directors as their impetus to become filmmakers themselves.  French with subtitles.

March 25
The Elephant Man, David Lynch’s second film, which makes you question who is the freak – us or John Merrick, the deformed but gentle “elephant man.”

April 15
Koyaanisqati,  A non-verbal film which shows mankind being destroyed by industrialization.  Originally shot in 70mm, this must seen on the big screen to be fully appreciated.

May 20
Fitzcarraldo, Werner Herzog’s greatest achievement and considered by many critics as one of the best films made.

June 17
Pi: Faith In Chaos, Darren Arnofsky’s very low budget film of a mathematicians descent into madness as he tries to crack the secret of chaos theory.   However, a group of Hasidic Jews believes he has found a code for talking to God.  Rated R.

July 8
Dr. Strangelove, Stanley Kubrick’s satire of nuclear war strategy.

August 12
Yojimbo, Akira Kurasawa’s film which was later remade as A Fistfull Of Dollars. Japanese with subtitles.

September 9
Fellini’s 8 ½,  Must be seen.  A very, very good film.  (Italian w/subtitles)

October 14
Army Of Darkness, Sam Raimi’s cult classic of a K-mart clerk who is hurled  into the past to battle with a pack of skeletons, the Army of the Dead.  Intentionally campy and a LOT of fun. Rated R.

November 11
Orphee, A French language film by Jean Cocteau.  Death falls in love and kills Orphee only to have the bureaucracy of the underworld to have him sent back.  But Death will have her revenge.  A beautiful, lyrical film.  French with subtitles.

December 23
Catch – 22.   An all star cast leads Mike Nichol’s adaptation of Joseph Heller’s brilliant World War 2 comedy/drama.