LSC Weekly Schedule
LSC Events for Wednesday, April 30 through Tuesday, May 06
- Friday, May 02
- One Fine Day (1996)
In this romantic comedy, two divorced parents, a struggling architect
(Michelle Pfeiffer) and a hard-driving political columnist (George Clooney),
are forced to help each other care for their kids during a hectic day and
unexpectedly find themselves falling in love.
7 & 10pm in 26-100, 108 min, rated PG
- Friday, May 02
- Midnight Cowboy (1969)
Directed by John Schlezinger. Starring John Voight, Dustin Hoffman, Brenda
Vaccaro. Hayseed (John Voight) comes to New York City, becomes a stud, and
develops an unusual friendship with seedy Ratso Rizzo (Hoffman). The
seamiest side of New York City is the backdrop for a compelling, keen-eyed
character study of the meaning of friendship. Winner of three Oscars for
Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screnplay.
7:30pm in 10-250, 113 min, rated R
- Saturday, May 03
- Beavis and Butt-head Do America (1996)
The misfits from the MTV cartoon series bring their low-grade IQs,
obnoxious commentaries and amusing antics to the big screen. The story
follows the duo as they hit the highway in search of their stolen TV. Mike
Judge directs, co-scripts, stars as the lead voices, and creates the lead
music.
7 & 10pm in 26-100, 80 min, rated PG-13, with Dolby Spectral Recording sound
- Tuesday, May 06
- Cloning: Sheep Today, Man Tomorrow?
A discussion on the science and ethics of human cloning, with: Ruth
Hubbard, Council for Responsible Genetics and Professor Emeritus of Biology,
Harvard; Karl Ebert, Founder of Midas Biologicals and Professor of Veterinary
Medicine, Tufts; George Annas, Professor of Health Law, Boston University;
Jonathan King, Moderator and Professor of Biology, MIT. A reception will
follow the discussion.
7:00pm in 34-101
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College ID
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For more information you can call the LSC Movieline at 258-8881