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We meet at In Other Words at 8 NE Killingsworth. Screenings are generally on the third Friday of the month. You do not have to RSVP, just show up! There is a $1-5 suggested donation for In Other Words, but no one is turned away.
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| Thursday, September 27, 2007 |
| Alien - October 16, 7pm |
Director: Ridley Scott
Writer: Dan O'Bannon
1979
Runtime: 117 minutes
SYNOPSIS:
When a commercial towing vehicle finds a signal in outer space the crew decides to check it out, thinking it to be a distress signal. They soon discover it was an warning, and find themselves battling an alien organism.
ABOUT:
Alien was released in 1979 to great box office and critical success. It was first major role for Sigourney Weaver, who played protagonist Ellen Ripley. This dynamic character is viewed as culturally significant for challenging gender roles in film (particularly in science fiction) and for being generally kick ass. The American Film Institute has named Ripley the 8th Greatest Hero in American cinematic history. (She is the second highest "ranking" female character, the highest being Clarice Starling, Jodie Foster's role in The Silence of the Lambs.) Director Ridley Scott is also known for such films as Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise, and Gladiator. |
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This is totally kickass and I am thrilled.
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I'm so glad I'm going to be staffing the bookstore that evening! Long live Ellen Ripley! I'm excited to see that there's a book to go along with this event!
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This is totally kickass and I am thrilled.