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 science fiction of the 1970s and occasional forays beyond. Co-hosts Eric Cohen and Mark Daniels will be your guides and provide you with film information, trivia, and lively post-screening discussion every week. We begin Fall Quarter with the quintessential sci-fi masterpiece of the 1950s, Fred Wilcox’s Forbidden Planet, featuring Leslie Nielsen, Anne Francis, and Walter Pidgeon. The story, which features a starship crew in the 23rd century investigating the silence of a distant planet's colony, prefigures Star Trek by more than a decade and is not to be missed! Next up is These are the Damned, a Hammer Films drama-thriller-horror-sci-fi mashup in which the misdeeds of a biker gang led by Oliver Reed morph into a story about creepy government experimentation. Our third entry for the quarter is the gonzo delight Night of the Lepus, a story of ginormous mutated bunny rabbits attacking an Arizona town. Last but not least is Outland, featuring Sean Connery as a federal marshal in what amounts to "High Noon in space." 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.
Oct 10, 2025
to Oct 31, 2025
from 7:00 pm
to 9:00 pm
(4 sessions total), Friday
Experience the emotional and symbolic power of global folktales through live, drummed storytelling. We’ll explore Skeleton Woman (Inuit), Prince Lindworm (Scandinavian), The Handless Maiden (Brothers Grimm), and Elk Dog (Native American). Each class begins with a performance, followed by discussion that unpacks the story’s deeper meaning using key Jungian concepts. No background needed—just curiosity and a love of story.
Oct 18, 2025
to Nov 08, 2025
from 1:00 pm
to 2:30 pm
(4 sessions total), Saturday
