2nd Annual Unofficial South Park Marathon
Chris Pomiecko
Wed Jan 20, 07pm-12:00am, 10-250
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Vote for your favorite South Park episodes. Email your favorite 3 episodes to cpomieko@mit.edu. We will show the top 10 vote-getters in an exciting countdown. Sweet.
Contact: Chris Pomiecko, 14N-430, x3-3599, cpomieko@mit.edu
Sponsor: Film and Media Studies
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A Handful of Bartlebys: 5 Film Recreations of Melville's Enigmatic Anti-Hero
Mark Belson
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
For those diehard souls who "prefer" to believe Herman Melville's classic tale "Bartleby, the Scrivener" is the
best American short story ever written - a marathon week
screening virtually every extant dramatic adaptation of this
mesmerizing story - Melville's "great spooky conception" as movie critic Pauline Kael puts it - committed to film or video since 1962. Film versions made in America, England and France will be screened. All five have rarely been seen. Two are feature-length films which will open and close this Bartlebys Back Through Time Festival. Attendees will be eligible to win one of 5 audiocassettes of the entire novella in a random free raffle at week's end.
Contact: Mark Belson, mjbelson@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
"Bartleby" (1972)
Mark Belson
The opening "Bartleby" is a 1972 British release starring Oscar-winner Paul Scofield. Parting with tradition, this
feature-length adaptation unfolds in a contemporary setting. Made in 1970. (79 min, col) Also shown: 7:00-8:30pm
Mon Jan 11, 02-03:30pm, 2-105, also: 7:00-8:30pm
"Bartleby by Herman Melville" (1969) / George Bluestone's "Bartleby" (1962)
Mark Belson
Two half-hour versions:
First up, the atmospheric 28-minute color adaptation "with authentic locales and period sets" produced by Encyclopedia Brittanica for its Short Story Showcase Film Series.
Next, an intriguingly stark 29-minute black and white independent film noir version by "Novels into Film" author George Bluestone. Also shown: 7:00-8:00pm
Tue Jan 12, 02-03:00pm, 2-105, also: 7:00-8:00pm
"Herman Melville's Bartleby, the Scrivener" (1977)
Mark Belson
The rarely seen PBS adaptation by New England-based playwright Israel Horovitz. Presented in play form. A finalist for the 1977 Peabody Awards. (59 min, col) Also
shown: 7:00-8:00pm
Wed Jan 13, 02-03:00pm, 2-105, also: 7:00-8:00pm
"Bartleby" (d'apres l'oeuvre d'Herman Melville) (1976)
Mark Belson
A 1976 adaptation of "Bartleby" produced for French television, this full-length film directed by actor
Maurice Ronet closes out the week. Shown as originally
broadcast. (97 min, col, unsubtitled) Also shown: 7:00-
8:45pm
Thu Jan 14, 02-03:45pm, 2-105, also: 7:00-8:45pm
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A Movie Marathon From Hell (And Other Fun Places)
Christa R Ansbergs , Aidan Low
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: The Movie Marathon From Heaven, and clean socks
A car from hell. A killer clown from hell. Brain-eating zombies from hell. Vampires from Eastern Europe, California, and hell. Videotapes from hell. Rowdy Roddy Piper, here to kick ass and chew bubble gum from hell. Pod people that aren't from hell but take over America anyway.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/ansbergc/www/horror.html
Contact: Christa R Ansbergs, 7-042, 253-3555, ansbergc@mit.edu
Sponsor: Christa R Ansbergs, 7-042, 253-3555, ansbergc@mit.edu
Stephen King Night
Christa R Ansbergs , Aidan Low
"Christine," "It"
Tue Jan 5, 07pm-12:00am, E51-149
Zombie Night
Christa R Ansbergs , Aidan Low
"Return of the Living Dead," Parts I, II, and III
Tue Jan 12, 07pm-12:00am, E51-149
Mind Control Night
Christa R Ansbergs , Aidan Low
"They Live!", "Videodrome," "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"
Tue Jan 19, 07pm-12:00am, E51-149
Vampire Night
Christa R Ansbergs , Aidan Low
"Sundown," "Bram Stoker's Dracula," "Fright Night"
Tue Jan 26, 07pm-12:00am, E51-149
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Akira Kurosawa Film Festival
MIT Japan Program
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Fee: 2.50 for admission
A look at three of Akira Kurosawa's greatest films, sponsored by the MIT Japan Program, Foreign Languages and Literatures, and the Lecture Series Committee
Contact: (617) 258-8208, meykholt@mit.ed
Sponsor: MIT Japan Program
"Rashomon"
MIT Japan Program
Mon Jan 11, 07-10:00pm, 10-250
"Yojimbo"
MIT Japan Program
Mon Jan 18, 07:30-10:00pm, 10-250
"Seven Samurai"
MIT Japan Program
Mon Jan 25, 07:30-10:00pm, 10-250
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Brit TV
Katie Livingston Vale
Tue Jan 12, 07-11:00pm, E51-345
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Settle in for a night of British telly including So Graham Norton, Drop the Dead Donkey, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, and others. No "Are You Being Served," we promise!
Contact: Katie Livingston Vale, N42-040c, x3-6690, katiel@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Doctor Who: The Marathon of Time
C. Chay Casso , Donna Wrublewski
Fri Jan 15, Sat Jan 16, Sun Jan 17, 09am-12:00pm, 3-133
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: none
Join the intrepid Doctor for a tour of time and the
universe! Feel free to stop by any time of this weekend
marathon of the British series which spanned 26 years of science fiction history. Jeer at the cheesy special effects, cheer on the exterminating Daleks! Some refreshments will be provided.
Contact: C. Chay Casso, RANDOM HALL 231, 225-8560, orelious@mit.edu
Sponsor: Christopher C Casso, RANDOM HALL, 225-8560, orelious@mit.edu
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Ernie Kovacs TV Marathon
V. Michael Bove, Jr.
Thu Jan 14, 12-05:00pm, E15-344
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
In the 1950's, an era when TV comedy consisted of relocated radio sitcoms and vaudeville routines, Ernie Kovacs pioneered the anarchic style now familiar to viewers of programs like ``Saturday Night Live.'' He was also one of the first and most creative users of electronic special effects. Come watch five hours of Ernie at his best.
Contact: V. Michael Bove, Jr., E15-324, x3-0334, vmb@media.mit.edu
Sponsor: Media Arts & Sciences
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Korean Movie Series
Juyong Kim , Kevin Kidoo Lee
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: None.
Will be showing several representative Korean movies with English subtitles. The class is intended to introduce Korean screen art to anyone interested. The titles of the movies will be sent out with the summary prior to the showings by email.
The movies include "Two Cops", "Seo Pyun Jae", "I Want to Go to That Island", and "Why Did the Dharma Go to the East?".
Contact: Juyong Kim, MACGREGOR, 225-9417, jbkim@mit.edu
Sponsor: Hansori
Korean Movie Series: "Two Cops"
Juyong Kim , Kevin Kidoo Lee
Wed Jan 13, 08-10:00pm, 2-135
Korean Movie Series: "Seo Pyun Jae"
Juyong Kim , Kevin Kidoo Lee
Wed Jan 20, 08-10:00pm, 2-135
Korean Movie Series: "I Want to Go to That Island"
Juyong Kim , Kevin Kidoo Lee
Sat Jan 23, 08-10:00pm, 6-170
Korean Movie Series: "Why Did the Dharma Go to the East?"
Juyong Kim , Kevin Kidoo Lee
Wed Jan 27, 08-10:00pm, 2-135
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LSC Science Fiction Marathon
Matt DeBergalis
Sat Jan 23, Sun Jan 24, 07pm-06:00am, 26-100
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Limited to 550 students.
Single session event
Fee: 5.00 for cover cost of movie rental and shipping.
LSC presents 12 hours of Science Fiction on the big screen. Features include Men in Black, 5th Element, Creature from the Black Lagoon (3D movie), and Planet of the Apes. Also see original Star Trek episode and short features, including Wizard of Speed and Time, Gravity, Snookles, and others. We keep you fed all night with pizza, hot dogs, donuts, and lots more. Admission $5.00, $2.50 after 11:30pm.
Web: http://lsc.mit.edu/
Contact: Matt DeBergalis, W20-469, 253-3791, deberg@mit.edu
Sponsor: Lecture Series Committee
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MITV
Walter Bender
Tue, Thu, Jan 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 02-04:00pm, E15-135
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
What would a television program about MIT be like? A Nova series? A television news magazine? A talk show? A series of televised lectures? A game show? Sesame Street? ER? The X-files? Star Trek?
Help us design MITV this IAP.
Contact: Walter Bender, E15-053, x3-7331, walter@media.mit.edu
Sponsor: Media Arts & Sciences
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Producing Video Reports on Research @ MIT
Larry Gallagher
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 40 students.
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Would a professionally-produced video help you present your research at conferences or to sponsors? or via the web?
MIT Video Productions will share techniques for preparing, shooting, editing, and digitizing your project efficiently and creatively. NOTE DIFFERENT TIMES EACH DAY
Web: http://caes.mit.edu/mvp/
Contact: Jay Collier, 9 226, x3-3590, collier@mit.edu
Sponsor: Jay F Collier, 9 226, x3-3590, collier@mit.edu
Session 1
Larry Gallagher
Tue Jan 5, 10am-12:00pm, 9-057 CAES LINC
Session 2
Larry Gallagher
Thu Jan 14, 12-02:00pm, 9-057 CAES LINC
Session 3
Larry Gallagher
Wed Jan 20, 04-06:00pm, 9-057 CAES LINC
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Reel Science
Mandisa Washington
Tue, Jan 12, 19, 26, 03-06:00pm, 14E-310
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: none
Volcanoes in downtown L. A.? Killer rocks from outer space? Fearless tornado-hunters? None of that could really happen, right? Hollywood tries to make sure that the dialogue and effects are accurate enough to make you think that it could. But how close do these spectacular displays of science
come to the goal of plausibility? This is an informal seminar series where participants can watch a few of these films and discuss these sorts of issues.
Web: http://www.mit.edu/people/disa_t/IAP/
Contact: Mandisa Washington, x5-9631, disa_t@mit.edu
Sponsor: Earth, Atmos & Planetary Sci
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The Jackie Chan Movie Marathon
Jon Monsarrat
Fri Jan 29, 07pm-04:00am, 1-390
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Jackie Chan is Asia's #1 movie star, a martial arts hero who puts plenty of comedy and stunts into his movies. If you love James Bond, you'll love Jackie Chan! I've chosen the movies Jackie likes best -- not the poor ones from his early career. Starting Fri Jan 29th and going until earning Sunday morning Jan 31st (with appropriate breaks). See www.monsarrat.com for a schedule of showtimes.
Web: http://www.monsarrat.com
Contact: Jon Monsarrat, E52-100, 868-4443, jon@monsarrat.com
Sponsor: Jonathan G Monsarrat, 253-2077, jonmon@mit.edu
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Two Classic Yiddish Films
Alan Brody , Les Perelman, Miriam Rosenblum
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
An opportunity to view restored versions of two classic Yiddish films. Alan Brody, playwright and Associate Provost for the Arts, will introduce each film and describe how they create a rich and vibrant tradition in the Yiddish theatre. Co-sponsored by the Communications Forum.
Contact: Les Perelman, 20B-140, x3-3375, perelman@mit.edu
Sponsor: Hillel
Mamele (Little Mother)
Alan Brody , Les Perelman, Miriam Rosenblum
A musical comedy featuring Molly Picon and produced in Poland in 1938, Mamele embraces the entire gamut of interwar Jewish life in Lodz, Poland. (Yiddish with English subtitles)
Wed Jan 13, 07-09:30pm, 66-110
Mirele Efros
Alan Brody , Les Perelman, Miriam Rosenblum
Mirele Efros was the melodramatic masterpiece of Ukrainian-born Jacob Gordin, who in 1939 produced this U.S. film. This retelling of the King Lear story from the perspective of a Jewish mother recreates Jewish life in turn-of-the-century Grodno, Poland. (Yiddish with English subtitles)
Wed Jan 20, 07-09:30pm, 66-110
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