Notice Board

LAST ACTION HERO
(John McTiernan/ USA/ 1993)

Hosted by Dr. Javid Sadr (Psychology)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Movie Mill, 7:30 p.m.
$5 students/youth | $8 adults

Arnold Schwarzenegger blows right through the fourth wall–and the bad guys follow.

Nominated for seven Saturn Awards, including Best Fantasy Film, Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Writing

“A smart, funny blockbuster." - John Ferguson, Radio Times

Rated PG for violence and frightening scenes

DANCER IN THE DARK
(Lars von Trier/  Denmark/ 2000)

Hosted by Professor Julia Wasilewski (Drama)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Movie Mill, 7:30 p.m.
$5 students/youth | $8 adults

One of the most challenging, captivating and tear-worthy musicals of our times. Pack a tissue box–you're going to need it!

Winner of the Best Film Palme D'Or and Best Female Actress (2000 Cannes Film Festival)

VOLVER
(Pedro Almodóvar/ Spain/ 2007)

Hosted by Dr. Brent Devos (Modern Languages and Linguistics Department)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Movie Mill, 7:30 p.m.
$5 students/youth | $8 adults

Director Almovódar deftly weaves the whimsy, joy and pain of life together as Raimunda and her daughter Paula, after suffering an unfortunate event, flee Madrid to the superstitious, small town of Raimunda’s birth, where they encounter long-buried secrets.

BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA
(John Carpenter/ USA/ 1986)

Hosted by Professor Greg Patenaude (Chemistry and Biochemistry)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Movie Mill, 7:30 p.m.
$5 students/youth | $8 adults

Big Trouble in Little China mixes equal parts action, kung-fu, black magic, quick reflexes, and a 2000 year old dead sorcerer to make the quintessential fun 80s buddy-movie.

THE MONARCH / LA CONTEMPLATION DU MYSTÈRE
(Albéric Aurtenèche, Canada, 2021)

Hosted by Dr. Steven Urquhart (Modern Languages and Linguistics), with Esteemed Special Guest, Filmmaker Albéric Aurtenèche

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Movie Mill, 7:30 p.m.
$5 students/youth | $8 adults

Éloi (his son) attends the posthumous inauguration of his father into the Knights of Saint-Hubert–an arcane group of hunters from the village of St. Ignace, QC, who are not nearly as chivalrous as their name indicates.

ORLANDO
(Sally Potter, UK, 1992)

Hosted by Professor Mia van Leeuwen (Drama)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Movie Mill, 7:30 p.m.
$5 students/youth | $8 adults

Orlando, a magical and immortal character brought to screen in Sally Potter’s adaptation of Virginia Woolf's novel, is a fantastical trip through space, time and gender.

Winner of the 1993 “Young European Film of the Year” award at the European Film Awards

THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST
(Mel Gibson/ USA/ 2004)

Hosted by Dr. Kevin McGeough (Geography & Environment - Archaeology)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Movie Mill, 7:30 p.m.
$5 students/youth | $8 adults

Claimed to be a historically accurate representation of the gospel accounts of the crucifixion of Jesus, and filmed mostly in the Aramaic language, this movie divided critics and religious studies scholars with its overt violence.

IDIOCRACY
(Mike Judge/ USA/ 2006)

Hosted by Professor Ryan Harper-Brown (New Media)

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Movie Mill, 7:30 p.m.
$5 students/youth | $8 adults

In the future, everyone is dumb. Awoken from hibernation, Corporal Joe Bauers–now literally the smartest man alive—is out to make a difference.

Official selection at the 2009 Viennale Film Festival…and 2007 nominee for the Teen Choice Award for Breakout Male Performance

THE IRON GIANT
(Brad Bird/ USA/ 1999)

Hosted by Professor Bob Cousins (New Media)

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Movie Mill, 7:30 p.m.
$5 students/youth | $8 adults

In the Sputnik era, grade schooler Hogarth forms a friendship with a giant robot from space who harbors a deadly secret.

Nine “Annie” Awards out of fifteen nominations including Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Theatrical Feature

L’ENFANT
(Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne/ Belgium/ 2006)

Hosted by Dr. Beth Gerwin (Modern Languages & Linguistics)

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Movie Mill, 7:30 p.m.
$5 students/youth | $8 adults

The feckless existence of a young couple living on the margins of society is shaken when Sonia has their baby, and Bruno sees an opportunity to make fast money.