Press Release
Release Date: November 2, 2009
Contact: Mike VanQuickenborne, EvCC Philosophy Instructor, 425-388-9385, mvanquickenborne@everettcc.edu
Philosophy in the Dark Film Festival
Nov. 16-20 at Everett Community College
EVERETT, WA – Philosophy in the Dark, a free philosophical film festival, is coming to Everett Community College Nov. 16-20.
“Philosophy in the Dark will introduce audiences to important philosophical questions through the medium of film and through insightful analysis and discussion provided by experts in philosophy,” said EvCC philosophy instructor Mike VanQuickenborne.
All films are free and open to the public. Screenings are in EvCC’s Gray Wolf Hall, rooms 166-168. Everett Community College is located at 2000 Tower St.
Monday, November 16, 6-9 p.m.: Fight Club (R)
David Mitsuo Nixon of Cascadia Community College will discuss the philosophical issues surrounding self identity and Buddhism found in “Fight Club,” starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton.
Tuesday, November 17 6-10 p.m.: The Thin Red Line (R)
Jason Wirth of Seattle University will present on the understanding of nature found in the profound war drama “The Thin Red Line” starring a bevy of Hollywood elite including Sean Penn and Jim Caviezel.
Wednesday November 18th from 6:00-9:00: Little Miss Sunshine (R)
David Ellingson of Trinity Lutheran College will highlight the subtle but profound messages found in the Oscar award-winning “Little Miss Sunshine.” This touching comic romp features Steve Carell among a talented ensemble cast.
Thursday November 19th from 6:00-9:00: Ghost World (R)
Rebecca Hanrahan of Whitman College will talk to us about the high school outcasts (portrayed by Thora Birch and Scarlett Johansson) featured in the 2001 Oscar- nominated cult hit “Ghost World.”
Friday November 20th from 6:00-9:00: Proof (PG-13)
Evan Tiffany of Simon Fraser University will discuss truth and truthfulness as depicted in the 1991 Australian feature “Proof” featuring a young Russell Crowe and Hugo Weaving as a blind photographer.
For more information, contact EvCC philosophy instructor Mike VanQuickenborne at 425-388-9385 or mvanquickenborne@everettcc.edu or visit www.philosophyinthecinema.com
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