Flying Saucer Cinema - Winter

This classic science fiction film appreciation class showcases beloved films that cry out for viewing in a group setting the way they were first presented to the world. Each week will bring something new, films ranging from Golden Age sci-fi of the 1950s and 60s to the dystopian sci-fi of the 1970s and occasional forays beyond. Weekly sessions feature film insights, trivia, lively post-screening discussion, and optional follow-up materials—curated images, links, and observations— for those wanting to do a deeper dive. We begin the quarter with the 1956 schlocky gem Earth vs. The Flying Saucers, featuring the coolest saucers ever to grace NSC! Then we have occult chills in Burn, Witch, Burn (aka Night of the Eagle), budget British horror featuring a standout performance by Peter Wyngarde. And did somebody say snakes? Good, because next up is Sssssss, featuring a juicy young Dirk Benedict and a whole mess of snakes! We wrap up with a personal favorite, The Frozen Dead, featuring Dana Andrews as a mad Nazi scientist bent on reviving the Third Reich. Sweet! Whether you are a seasoned science fiction film buff or simply want to put your head in a different place for a couple of hours every week, this will be an engaging, fun adventure of a class you won't want to miss.