Movies That Matter with Tom Samp: Families (1970-1996)

A FREE, 9-week course to discuss movies about American families. With the social upheavals of the 1960s and 70s, the traditional nuclear family began to change. Hollywood responded with a number of classic movies that observed family issues that are universal regardless of race, gender, age, or economic level. These films have artistic, cultural and social importance; they make us laugh, and they move us deeply. We will study great filmmaking and maybe learn a little bit about ourselves.     

(Films marked with a * are Recommended for Mature Audiences)  

Feb 2: “Moonstruck”(1987) Starring Cher, Nicolas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, Vincent Gardenia. Complications ensue when the soon-to-be-married daughter of Italian American parents falls for her fiancée’s brother. A well-observed and very funny look at a close-knit ethnic family. A lovelorn daughter, wisecracking parents, a bemused grandfather, dogs, food, infidelity, and a full moon come together in a comedy of operatic proportions. Norman Jewison directs John Patrick Shanley’s amazing script. Oscars for Cher, Dukakis and Shanley.

No tickets needed.  Auditorium Doors open at 2:30pm.