Henderson Community College presents

The Spring 2008 Film Series

“Oddballs & Outcasts ”

Where: HCC T.V. Studio, Hartfield Library

Free Admission; films begin at 6:30 p.m.

Thu. Feb. 28

Frankenstein (1931)

Boris Karloff plays one of cinematic history’s most sympathetic monsters in this tale of Man trying to play God. Filled with a collection of outcasts like the monster, the hunchback, and the mad doctor, the film was originally deemed so offensive that it was censored. Only recently restored, this masterpiece of terror is alternately scary, funny, and poignant. Starring: Boris Karloff, Colin Clive and directed by James Whale. (71 min.) Discussion led by Cary Conley.

Thu. March 13

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)

This film won five academy awards for its intense look at how an institution can crush the human spirits of its many odd—yet wonderful—inmates. Nicholson is a convicted felon who cons his way into a mental ward to escape the rigors of penitentiary life. Instead he is locked in a battle of determination with the tyrannical Nurse Ratched. Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Christopher Lloyd, Danny DeVito and directed by Milos Forman. (129 min.) Discussion led by Katie Griffis.

Thu. March 27

Destry Rides Again (1939)

When Bottleneck’s Sheriff is killed, the citizens hire Tom Destry, Jr. (Stewart), the son of a famous rough and tumble lawman. The oddball son doesn’t believe in guns and killing, but believes in the law so sets out to clean up the town. Frenchy, the saloon girl tries to play both sides but finds romance instead. Starring Jimmy Stewart, Marlene Dietrich, and Brian Donlevy and directed by George Marshall. (94 min.) Discussion led by Mike Knecht.

Thu. April 3

MASH (1970)

The movie that spawned the TV series, MASH is an irreverent look at the craziness of life in a war zone. Hawkeye, Radar, Hot Lips and many others are here, undiluted by TV sensibilities and being oddly sane in the midst of an insane war. Starring Donald Sutherland, Elliott Gould, Tom Skerritt, Sally Kellerman, and Robert Duvall and directed by Robert Altman. (116 min.) Discussion led by Kevin Reid.

Thu. April 17

                       Monty Python & the Holy Grail (1975)

One of the quirkiest comedy groups ever, the Monty Python troupe takes on the legends of King Arthur and the Round Table. Filled with slapstick humor, biting social commentary, and memorable one-liners, this is the most popular of the Python films. Starring Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, John Cleese, and Terry Jones; directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. (90 min.) Discussion led by Steve McCarty.  

All films are shown in the HCC T.V. Studio Library Building. 

Viewing begins at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is free and a discussion follows each film.