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CONTACT: Beth L. Lorow Messiah College announces fall schedule for Contemporary Film Series GRANTHAM, Pa. (Aug. 18, 2005) — The Messiah College Lost Films Society, the on-campus film group sponsored jointly by the college’s department of communication and the student activities board, has announced its Contemporary Film Series for the fall 2005 season. The following movies will be shown Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. All films will be shown in Parmer Cinema, Messiah College’s state-of-the-art screening facility, located on the ground floor of Boyer Hall on the college’s Grantham campus. Admission to each film is $1 and tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling the college’s ticket office at (717) 691-6036. Contemporary Film Series “Crash” (Haggis, 2004) Sept. 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. A collection of vignettes, the many scenes of “Crash” are strung together to reveal problems of ignorance and misunderstanding caused by racism. Set in Los Angeles, the array of characters in “Crash” – from a Middle Eastern shop owner, to the unhappy wife of the city’s district attorney – are inter-connected and expose racism as a full-circle obstruction. “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” (Kwapis, 2005) Sept. 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Based on the young adult book by Anne Brashares, “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” tells the story of a pair of jeans passed among four best friends during their first summer apart. The pants accompany each of the girls through numerous adventures, trials and joys as the four friends experience a summer of growth and change. “Me and You and Everyone We Know” (July, 2005) Sept. 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. An artistic film, “Me and You and Everyone We Know” can be seen as both a comedy and drama. The film spins an unusual love story between a shoe salesman, Richard Swersey, who has two children, and Christine Jesperson, an artist. Filled with real-life first encounters, the characters learn about love in different ways. “Millions” (Boyle, 2004) Sept. 23 and 24 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. In the movie “Millions,” two boys, Damian and Anthony, find a bag full of British pounds, but they have only a week to spend their new-found fortune before the United Kingdom converts all British pounds to the Euro. Damian gives most of his money to those in need while Anthony spends his fortune on himself. “Batman Begins” (Nolan, 2005) Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. The legendary Batman saga is shown in a new light, beginning with Bruce Wayne’s childhood and outlining the events that lead him to the role of Batman. Remaining true to the comic books, “Batman Begins” has a strong plot and is sure to win more Batman fans than ever. “Mad Hot Ballroom” (Agrelo, 2005) Oct. 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. An original documentary, “Mad Hot Ballroom” records the experiences of several 11 year-old students from New York City as they are taught ballroom dancing. Surrounded by middle-school pressures to conform, these students work toward competing in the final city-wide competition, sharing their thoughts and ideas along the way. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” ( Burton, 2005) Oct. 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. More than a remake of the original “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” this film has a solid cast and many impressive sets. Johnny Depp brings an expectedly-eccentric spin to the role of Willy Wonka and his factory will have you craving some chocolate in no time. “Howl’s Moving Castle” ( Miyazaki, 2004) Oct. 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. An animated fantasy, “Howl’s Moving Castle” tells the story of a young girl, Sophie, who is cursed and made to look like an old woman. Despite her appearance, a new friend named Calcifer falls in love with Sophie and helps her break the evil spell. “Revenge of the Sith” (Lucas, 2005) Nov. 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. The third episode of the Star Wars saga, “Revenge of the Sith,” follows the unhappy path of Anakin Skywalker as he falls to the dark side and becomes Darth Vader. Pride and anger lead Anakin to forsake his morals, the Jedi order and his young wife – a choice that will change the future of the galaxy forever. With unbelievable special effects, director George Lucas offers a fast-paced plot and a strong cast. “War of the Worlds” (Spielberg, 2005) Nov. 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. An alien invasion at its finest, “War of the Worlds” follows the struggle of a father and his two children as they fight to survive attacks from an army of vengeful machines. In addition to its impressive special effects, Spielberg’s movie contains a stirring plot by focusing the drama on a particular family. “March of the Penguins” (Jacquet, 2005) Nov. 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. A documentary, “March of the Penguins” contains beautiful footage of thousands of Emperor penguins as they make their annual trek from the ocean to lay their eggs on the ice of Antarctica. “Cinderella Man” (Howard, 2005) Dec. 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. A stirring and true story, “Cinderella Man” depicts the heroic rise of boxer Jim Braddock during America’s great depression in the 1930s. Russell Crowe plays a courageous and determined Braddock, literally fighting to provide food for his family. Renee Zellweger is cast as Braddock’s wife, and the two portray an outstanding and authentic example of a hard-working American family who refuses to lose hope when faced with hardship. “The Brothers Grimm” (Gilliam, 2005) Dec. 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. An adventure movie with a twist of magic, “The Brothers Grimm” follows German con-artist brothers Will and Jake (played by Matt Damon and Heath Ledger) as they are confronted with a real challenge – overcoming a curse in a haunted forest. About Parmer Cinema Located in Messiah College’s newest academic building, Boyer Hall, Parmer seats 129 people (plus wheelchair seating for five) and features state-of-the-art projection equipment and dynamic acoustics. Equipped with two Kinoton 16/35 millimeter film projectors and an LCD-beam projector for video and digital media, the cinema can show two primary gauges of film. Kinoton, considered the finest projection system available, is one of the most frequently used systems in film-industry screening rooms. The cinema also features a review-room quality sound system, similar to those film studios use to review films before they are released commercially. Projecting equally from all directions at once, the sound system gives the audience the feeling that they are in the film. Designed in consultation with Boston Light and Sound, a well-respected cinema design team, the room is tuned for perfect acoustics. Parmer Cinema features continental seating, with the slope of seating and distance between rows allowing each seat an unobstructed view. About Messiah College Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, enrolls more than 2,900 undergraduate students in 50 majors. Established in 1909, the primary campus is located in Grantham, Pa., near the state capital of Harrisburg. A satellite campus affiliated with Temple University is located in Philadelphia.
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