LSC Events for Wednesday, September 24 through Tuesday, September 30

Wednesday, September 24

Stand and Deliver, with introduction by Prof. Amar Bose Jaime Escalante (Edward James Olmos) is a mathematics teacher in a school in a hispanic neighbourhood. Convinced that his students have potential, he adopts unconventional teaching methods to try and turn gang members and no-hopers into some of the country's top algebra and calculus students. With an introduction by MIT Professor Amar Bose. A free lecture event.
Times:
7:00pm in 10-250

Friday, September 26 and Sunday, September 28

Sling Blade (1996) At the age of twelve, Karl Childers (Billy Bob Thornton) was placed in a psychiatric hospital for the murder of his mother and her lover. Now, twenty-five years later, he is released and returns to his hometown, where he befriends a young boy, Frank (Lucas Black). Trouble briefs when he meets Frank's mother and her abusive and sometimes violent boyfriend. Nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Actor.
136 min, rated R
Times:
7 & 10pm on 9/26 in 26-100
4:00pm on 9/28 in 26-100

Friday, September 26

Double Indemnity (1944) This classic film noir masterpiece tells the gripping tale of two immoral and callous lovers - beautiful femme fatale housewife Phyllis Dietrichson (Barbara Stanwyck) and cynical insurance salesman Walter Neff (Fred MacMurray). Their meticulously crafted scheme to brutally murder her husband will let them live happily on his insurance policy. Or so they think... Also starring Edward G. Robinson.
107 min, rated NR
Times:
7:30pm in 10-250

Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28

Chasing Amy (1997) Kevin Smith's third and best film so far (following Clerks and Mallrats), Chasing Amy is the story of Holden McNeil (Ben Affleck), a liberal comic book artist who falls for Alyssa Jones (Joey Lauren Adams), only to find out that she's a lesbian. Although they try to maintain a platonic relationship, when she eventually falls for him, Holden is forced to examine his hangups and try to understand the root of his feelings. Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith reprise their roles as Jay and Silent Bob.
105 min, rated R
Times:
7 & 10pm on 9/27 in 26-100
7:00pm on 9/28 in 26-100

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