Summer Film Series
Each July in the Museum's Gibson Library, Lake Charles area media personalities bring us their favorite films, old and new, controversial and thought-provoking. These distinguished and knowledgeable film-buffs lead guided discussions after each showing and are sure to keep your tongues wagging long after you've left our "theater!' Refreshments are available and admission is $4 for non-members, free for Museum members.
Please stay tuned for information on our upcoming 2011 Series, but in the meantime feel free to check out some of these hits from past showings!
Summer Film Series 2010:
July 8th, 6:30pm- "The Paper" hosted by Phil and Lauren deAlbuquerque
July 15th, 6:30pm- "Dr. Strangelove" hosted by Brett Downer
July 22nd, 6:30pm- "Sgt. York" hosted by Bill Shearman
July 29th, 6:30pm- "Harry Potter" hosted by Sharon Nichols
Summer Film Series 2009:
Thursday, July 9: 6:30pm- "All the Kings Men" Presented by Bill Shearman, formerly with LSU's Manship School for Journalism.
Thursday, July 16: 6:30pm- "Deadline USA" Presented by the American Press' Hector San Miguel.
Thurday, July 23: 6:30pm- To Be Announced
Thursday July 30: 6:30pm- "The Last of Sheila" Presented by KPLC's Jim Serra.
Summer Film Series 2008:
Thursday, July 10: 6:30pm
"Deadline U.S.A." Starring Humphrey Bogart. Presented by American Press' Hector San Miguel. The story of the day in the life of a newspaper, weaving in stories of love lost, love found, gangsters, and the overall value of the free press. Rated PG. **Because of technical difficulties, this film is postponed until the 2009 Film Series***
Thursday, July 17: 6:30pm
"Brokeback Mountain" Oscar-winning film starring Jake Gyllenhaal and the late Heath Ledger. Presented by Sharon Nichols. The controversial story of a forbidden and secret relationship between two cowboys that lasts for decades. Rated R.
Thursday, July 24: 6:30pm
"Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow" Starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law. Presented by ICM Director Susan Reed. After New York City receives a series of attacks from giant flying robots, a reporter teams up with a pilot in search of their origin, as well as the reason for the disappearances of famous scientists from around the world. Rated PG.
Friday, August 1: 6:30pm
"The Other Woman" A comedy short presented by its' writer and director, Lake Charles native Casey Kelly. When Texan Hank Gibbs spots a naked woman boldly displaying herself at roadside, he does what any other sensitive guy would do: he brings her home to his wife and daughter. As the dangerous day turns to night, quite unexpectedly, this "other woman" proves transformative for the whole family. Rated PG-13.
Children's Film and Story Time 2008:
Saturday, August 2: 10:30am
"The Bracelet of Bordeaux" Someone is dognapping the canine citizens of Chem City, Texas! Two pre-teen girls overcome danger and conspiracies as they set out to solve the crime and administer justice with the help of a magical bracelet. As the girls battle the Mob, a punk gang, and a crooked cop, they learn something about friendship, courage, and hanging with the right crowd.
