Metro Cinema Society: Educated Reel

Educated Reel

The U of A's new Alumni (and friends) Film Club showcases prominent and up-and-coming alumni filmmakers and a discussion-worthy feature.

Educated Reel: The Fly

Director: David Cronenberg

USA 1986, 96 min, 35mm

Oct 27 (2011) @ 7pm

"This [...] version of the 1958 sci-fi hit isn't just a remake but a complete re-imagining, with director David Cronenberg mixing in his own sensibilities about organic life and its startling mutability." "Teletransporter inventor Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum) inadvertently mixes... view more

Educated Reel: Alberta's Lost Histories

Nov 17 (2011) @ 7pm

The U of A’s new Alumni and friends Film Club showcases prominent and up-and-coming alumni filmmakers and a discussion-worthy feature. This month’s two featured filmmakers recently won Alumni Recognition awards for their film making achievements. Local filmmaker Trevor Anderson's ('95... view more

Educated Reel: Northern Visions

Dec 15 (2011) @ 7pm

The U of A’s Alumni and friends Film Club showcases prominent and up-and-coming alumni filmmakers and a discussion-worthy feature. Lindsay McIntyre’s (01 Arts) short film, _ where she stood in the first place_. is a portrait of a northern community... view more

Educated Reel: Mighty Jerome w/ Sand

Feb 16 @ 7pm

_Mighty Jerome_ has some fascinating connections to the University of Alberta. Based on the book _Running Uphill_ by Fil Fraser ('08 Hon DLitt), the film’s producer Selwyn Jacob (’70 Ed) is coming from Vancouver to speak about the film. Wendy Jerome... view more