THE FLU SEASON

The Theater Department is presenting THE FLU SEASON this weekend.  It's a really interesting play in relation to Brechtian theater techniques that we talked about in class.  The play also has an interesting take on the failures, ambiguities, and power of spoken words, in the same many of these films deal with language or images.  Also, the play has an interesting reflexive commentary on the spectator's relationship to the play itself and a fascinating take on the idea of narrative decomposition or deconstruction akin to a film such as WEEKEND.

"A chronicle of love and no love, of interiors and exteriors, of weather, change, entry-level psychology, and time; but, oh, lo -- what chronicle isn't?"

The time is almost Winter at the Crossroads Psychiatric Retreat Center, and the Flu Season follows the budding romance of Man and Woman. Written by Will Eno, the play explores the themes of change, duality, language, and more in an evening of what can surely be considered a "wa...r of words' literal meanings and their contexts (of which there are many)."

Feb. 17, 18, 19 @ 8PM
Feb. 19, 20 @ 2PM

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EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY

If you are interested in earning extra credit (especially before the midterm exam), you can attend the special screening of THE FLYING ACE as part of Communication Week.  You need to attend the screening, obtain a slip from the box office, and then write a short response to the film/discussion on the blog.

The film follows The Flying Ace, a veteran World War I fighter pilot who returns home as a war hero. Ready to restart his life after the war, he regains his former job as a railroad company detective. His first case concersn the recovery of a stolen satchel filled with 25,000 dollars from the company payroll, locate a missing employee, and capture a gang of railroad thieves. The film stars Lawwrence Criner (as Capt. Billy Stokes, The Flying Ace), Kathryn Boyd (as Ruth Sawtell, the love interest), and Steve Reynolds (as ‘Peg’ Reynolds, Stokes’ one legged assistant).

The film, produced by the Norman Film Manufacturing Company based in Jacksonville Florida, showcases the illustrious film history of Florida. The company ranked among the three leading producers of race films during the silent area, along with Lincoln Motion Picture Company (Nebraska) and the Micheaux Film Corporation (Illinois). The historical importance of this piece of film and Florida history has been confirmed by the Library of Congress, which recently restored the archival 35mm print of THE FLYING ACE.

The film will be introduced and discussed by Rita Regan, the Director of Community and Educational Outreach for the Norman Studios Silent Film Museum in Jacksonville, Florida. A historian and educator, Ms. Reagan is a community activist in historical preservation and youth issues, primarily in the Springfield Historical District. She has been deeply involved with the preservation of the Norman Studios since 1995.

COMMUNICATION WEEK 2011

It is already Communication Week.  Here is the schedule of events.  Make sure you attend some of the events, a lot of work goes into getting visitors to the University and student support ensures that such events continue. 

Tuesday -  Maggie Drayton is speaking about her experience with the Miami Short Film Festival and her recent visit to the Slamdance and Sundance Film Festivals.  The event will be held in CIB 3055 from 6:15-6:45 pm followed by a screening of Oscar-Nominated Shorts at the Bill Cosford Cinema.

Wednesday - Gaspar Gonzalez will talk about producing a documentary.  The event will be in CIB 4051 from 10:40 am -12:00 pm.

Thursday - The Cosford is holding a special screening of THE FLYING ACE, an silent race film produced in Jacksonville, FL with an introduction and discussion with film historian Rita Reagan.  The film begins at 7:30 pm at the Bill Cosford Cinema.

And don't worry because no events conflict with our class, so you don't have to miss class.