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Philosophy in Film: Life of Brian

J. Angel Aceves — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:16:26 +0000

Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Time: 6:10pm – 10:00pm
Location: On Campus, Room: KH B3018

I know, I know, it is bad form to preview the ending of a film. But do not worry, I did not give away any surprise ending, … so without any further delay, please join us this Wednesday @ 6:10 pm in room KH B3018 and check out our next philosophy in film discussion where we will talk about the flick, The Life of Brian created by The Pythons. See you there!

Philosophy in Film: Fight Club

J. Angel Aceves — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:34:11 +0000

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Time: 6:10pm – 10:00pm
Location: On Campus, Room: KH B3017

Come and check out our next philosophy in film discussion where we will talk about the flick, Fight Club directed by David Fincher. See you there.

And then, something happened. I let go. Lost in oblivion. Dark and silent and complete. I found freedom. Losing all hope was freedom.

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God Damn! We just had a near-life experience, fellas.

… Is God a Taoist?

J. Angel Aceves — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:25:27 +0000

Here is an audio recorded rehearsal of a play that friends and I put on about three years back, just for fun.

Philosophy in Film: The Seventh Seal

J. Angel Aceves — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:19:44 +0000

Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Time: 6:10pm – 9:30pm
Location: On Campus, Room King Hall B1013

Next in our series of open discussions about philosophy in film is the classic, The Seventh Seal directed by Ingmar Bergman.

“Is it so terribly inconceivable to comprehend God with one’s senses? Why does He hide in a cloud of half-promises and unseen miracles? How can we believe in the faithful when we lack faith? What will happen to us who want to believe, but can not? What about those who neither want to nor can believe? Why can’t I kill God in me? Why does He live on in me in a humiliating way . . . despite my wanting to evict Him from my heart? Why is He, despite all, a mocking reality I can’t be rid of.”

So we hope to see you next Wednesday for the discussion, or check out The Seventh Seal and reply what you think about the flick here.

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

J. Angel Aceves — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:41:42 +0000

Come join us this Friday, Feb 5 at Academy Cinemas in Pasadena for the 7:20 pm showing and coffee afterwards. It’s only $3 !

Philosophy in Film: Examined Life

J. Angel Aceves — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:45:24 +0000

Next in our series of open discussions about philosophy in film is a documentary directed by Astra Taylor.

Film’s power is in the spectacle. As an event that is seen or witnessed, it becomes object that is impressive, unusual, or disturbing. Thus some say cinema belongs up on the big screen. Yet, homebound and riding out the violent storms also presents a suitable mood to watch a film and since the film is mainly talking heads, I feel larger screens may be substituted for smaller ones. Stay dry, check it out, and reply what you think about the flick.

Philosophy in Film: Waking Life

J. Angel Aceves — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:53:33 +0000

Date: Thursday, 29 October 2009
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location: On Campus, Room E&T A331

We felt that everyone here could benefit from experiencing a little more art with their philosophy, so we are presenting a series of open discussions about philosophy in film. Serving as our hors d’œuvre, a sort of sampler before moving on to heavier dishes, we begin with, Waking Life Directed by Richard Linklater.

Please come by and share your thoughts and post your comment here. Feel free to ask questions, suggest films, criticize a segment from the flick.
You should come. You’re in for a darned good show. You all should come!