GRANTHAM, Pa. (Aug. 28, 2007) — 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 2007 season. 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. In addition to evening showings, a Saturday matinee has been added to the schedule for each film.  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.

“Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End,” Sept. 7 at 6:30 and 10 p.m., and Sept. 8 at 3:30, 6:30 and 10 p.m.

In this third installment of the popular “Pirates” series, Captain Jack Sparrow must be rescued from the land of the dead, after which time Elizabeth, Will, Jack and their friends must face Davy Jones and Lord Cutler Beckett. Jones and Beckett, now in control of Jones’ heart, form a dark alliance in order to rule the seas and wipe out the last of the Pirates, and adventure runs rampant when the heroes attempt to foil these plans.

“Waitress,” Sept. 14 at 7 and 9:30 p.m., and Sept. 15 at 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Jenna is an unhappily married waitress in the Deep South. Her pie-making skills, she hopes, will enable her to win a contest that will provide her with enough money to leave her husband, but that’s before she discovers she’s pregnant. She meets a newcomer to her town and falls into an unlikely relationship as a last attempt at happiness.

“The Namesake,” Sept. 21 at 7 and 9:30 p.m., and Sept. 22 at 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m.

American-born Gogol, the son of Indian immigrants, wants to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers, despite his family's unwillingness to let go of their traditional ways. “The Namesake” follows the tangled story of his life, his marriage and his love-hate relationship with his own identity and background.

“Ratatouille,” Sept. 28 at 7 and 9:30 p.m., and Sept. 29 at 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Remy is a young rat in the French countryside who loves to cook and can’t stand the garbage that his family eats. He finally travels to Paris to learn from the great chef Gusteau, only to find out that his cooking idol is dead. When he makes an unusual alliance with a restaurant’s new garbage boy, the culinary and personal adventures begin—despite Remy's family’s skepticism and the rat-hating world of humans.

“Rescue Dawn,” Oct. 5 at 7 and 9:30 p.m., and Oct. 6 at 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Based on a real-life drama, this film tells the story of U.S. fighter pilot Dieter Dengler, a German-American shot down and captured in Laos during the Vietnam War. Tension mounts as Dengler organizes a death-defying escape for a small band of POWs.

“Transformers,” Oct. 19 at 7 and 10 p.m., and Oct. 20 at 4, 7 and 10 p.m.

In “Transformers,” a war re-erupts on Earth between two robotic clans, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, leaving the fate of humankind hanging in the balance. Stunning special effects and epic battle scenes make this movie a definite thriller.

“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” Oct. 26 at 7 and 10 p.m., and Oct. 27 at 4, 7 and 10 p.m.

Harry’s fifth year at Hogwarts has begun. To his shock, however, he realizes that the Wizarding world around him does not believe in Voldemort’s return. Soon he and his friends must exert all their wit and strength to remain loyal to what they know is true, with Hogwarts in the hands of a Ministry in denial and Voldemort’s power increasing daily.

“Hairspray,” Nov. 2 at 7 and 9:30 p.m., and Nov. 3 at 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Pleasantly plump (and talented) teenager Tracy Turnblad and her best friend Penny Pingleton audition to be on The Corny Collins Show—and Tracy wins! But when the scheming Amber Von Tussle and her mother plot to destroy her, Tracy’s plans turn to chaos.

“Once,” Nov. 9 at 7 and 9:30 p.m., and Nov. 10 at 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m.

This movie takes the classic guy-meets-girl story and makes it come to life. The main characters, an unnamed Guy and unnamed Girl, find themselves drawn together through unexpected circumstances and a common love of music. “Once” is a touching musical drama of the effect two lives can have on each other—and the effect love can have on them both.

“The Bourne Ultimatum,” Nov. 16 at 7 and 9:30 p.m., and Nov. 17 at 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Jason Bourne’s uncertain past and dark present make him the best in his game. The third installment of the Bourne series, “The Bourne Ultimatum” has him dodging new, superior assassins as he searches for his unknown past while a government agent tries to track him down.

“Stardust,” Nov. 30 at 7 and 9:30 p.m., and Dec. 1 at 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m.

In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man’s disdainful beloved makes him promise that he’ll retrieve a fallen star for her before her next birthday, or she’ll give her hand to someone else. His journey to find the star and bring it back leads him across the border to the magical land, bringing all kinds of unexpected discoveries, strange meetings and surprising changes of heart.

“The Simpsons Movie,” Dec. 7 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Dec. 8 at 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m.

America’s most dysfunctional family in animation makes the big screen in this funny blockbuster. After Homer accidentally pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpson family is declared fugitives.

About Messiah College

Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, enrolls more than 2,800 undergraduate students in 60 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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