LSC Events for Wednesday, November 18, through Tuesday, November 24

Thursday, November 19

Science Fiction Readings: Michael Resnick and Alex Jablokov

With Michael Resnick, author of the Kirinyaga series, and Alex Jablokov, author of River of Dust. Sponsered by Film and Media Studies, Writing and Humanistic Studies, The Markle Foundation, and LSC. This event is free and open to the public.

180 min, not rated

Times:
7:00 in 6-120 on 11/19

Friday, November 20, and Sunday, November 22

The writers of Kingpin and Dumb and Dumber have ventured into the genre of romantic comedy. Ted (Ben Stiller) , a classic high-school loser, somehow manages to date Mary (Cameron Diaz), the girl of everyone's affection. All this ends, however, after an unfortunate incident involving a zipper. Thirteen years later, Ted still longs for Mary, so he hires a seedy private investigator (Matt Dillon) to find her. When the shady detective falls in love with Mary as well, the two suitors engage in an outrageous no-holds-barred battle for her affections. Most memorable are the laugh-out-loud, "I can't believe I just saw that on film" sight gags that aren't for the easily offended.

119 min, rated R

Times:
7 & 10 in 26-100 on 11/20
7:00 in 26-100 on 11/22

Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22

Twenty years ago, Don Diego de la Vega (Anthony Hopkins), fought for justice and honor as the daring Zorro. He and his family paid a heavy price for his rebellion. Now, his mortal enemy Rafael Montero has returned to California with a devious scheme and Diego's beautiful daughter Elena (Catherine Zeta-Jones). Diego seeks his revenge with the help of an uncouth young outlaw (Antonio Banderas). Full of romance, intrigue, and swashbuckling action, this film follows the tradition of previous incarnations of Zorro.

136 min, rated PG-13, with DTS digital sound

Times:
7 & 10:30 in 26-100 on 11/21
10:00 in 26-100 on 11/22

Tuesday, November 24

20 Dates (1998)

A FREE SNEAK PREVIEW! Figuring that love is basically a 20-to-1 shot, real-life director Myles Berkowitz decides to go on twenty dates in search of true love. With the help of a small renegade film crew, he films his twenty dates and presents this "mockumentary" of his exploits. In his words, "For anyone who's ever gone out on a date, this film will send chills running down your spine. For anyone who's ever dated me, this film may send you running to your lawyer." Winner of the Audience Award at the 1998 Slamdance Film Festival.

92 min, rated R

Times:
9:00 in 26-100 on 11/24