Davis Area Free Films Feb. 25th to Mar. 2nd (plus 2 on Sunday 2/24)

[josephineave.livejournal.com]

Here are the films playing this week at the Tufts Free Cinema (including a couple tonight). I'll make additions and changes as they happen across my desk.

There are lots more movies outside the Davis Square area for those willing to wander out, including Harvard, MIT and BU.

See the complete Boston-area calendar online. There are two ways to access it: 

• Directly through the link Boston Free Films
• Add the calendar through Google Calendar. Search for Joe’s BFF – Boston Free Films (any phrase should find it) and you can incorporate it with your own calendar.

The best place to keep up-to-date on Tufts happenings is Tuftslife, where most student events are listed. The official school calendar at http://events.tufts.edu/ will also show some school events as well. Tuftslife doesn't do last minute changes, so the calendar won’t always be accurate. .

Check for last minute changes or contact the organizers to make sure events are still happening, especially in case of inclement weather.

For help finding your way around Tufts, check out the online map: Tufts Map

Highlights for this week:

Tufts Film Series
American Psycho and Reefer Madness the Movie Musical
I'll post the specific times later in the week or you can check Tuftslife on Weds.
Thurs., 8:30 pm
Fri., 7 and 9:30 pm
Sat., 7 and 9:30 pm 
Sun., 2:30 pm
Location: Tufts Barnum 008

Sun., Feb. 24th, 7:00 pm
Tufts: Indigenes (French Film Experience)
Location: Tufts Olin 012 & 011

Sun., Feb. 24th, 9:00 pm
Tufts: Planet Earth: Ice Worlds & Deserts (episodes from BBC series)
Location: Tufts Barnum 008

Tues., Feb. 26th, 7:00 pm
Tufts: The Language You Cry In (part of Black History Month film series)
Location: Tufts Sophia Gordon Multipurpose Room (note: this is part of a dorm and you will need an escort to let you in. Go to the back entrance across from Distler for easier entrance.)

Weds., Feb. 27th, 7:00 pm
Tufts: To be announced (Arab Film Series)
Location: Tufts Olin 006

Weds., Feb. 27th, 7:00 pm
Tufts: The Other Side of the Country
Location: Tufts Cabot Hall Asean Auditorium

Thurs., Feb. 28th, 7:00 pm
Tufts: To be announced (Arab Film Series) (+ snacks)
Location: Tufts Olin 012




Happy viewing.


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Comments

[amethystmoon.livejournal.com]

Is Tufts really ok with non-Tufts-affiliated locals showing up to these events? I can't find anything on the tuftslife site saying "open to the public"...

Thanks.

[josephineave.livejournal.com]

Yes, they usually are very open with all their events. Tuftslife usually only mentions access if the event is limited (though some non-film events are obviously intended for students only). It's kinda like being able to go into the library without a Tufts ID (assuming you don't masturbate).

I'll give you a couple of examples:

* Film Series: I met one of the organizers at last year's Independent Film Festival of Boston. I asked and he said they are always glad to have anyone who wants to attend come to their screenings and that it was okay to let other people know. They really just want people to come and enjoy the films (especially the non-mainstream ones, which don't get much of a crowd).

* French Film Experience: I've met the faculty who organize it and they have welcomed me with open arms. They do include this event on the Tufts main calendar and the audience is "all" which means the public as well (see http://events.tufts.edu/details.php?eventid=10025&evdate=2008-02-24 ).

* I've gone to several films which are sponsored by clubs and they have been especially happy to have someone come to see it (often these are ethnic oriented films from their homelands). They are amazed anyone outside the campus knows about the events and are happy to share.

I exclude any events which require a Tufts ID (very rare - Tufts has a ticketing system for limited seating events) or that are in a dorm (Sophia Gordon being an exception because you can see the room from the street) or that seem to be limited in some way such as a club meeting (though I might include those with an explanation). Occasionally you'll get an odd moment, such as the professor introducing tonight's film entirely in French, but it's rare.

I've been going to movies (and other events) since 2002 with no issues at all (other than an unannounced schedule change or trouble getting into a certain building).

Most film events average 10-20 people, so it's not like anyone would be taking a seat away from a Tufts student. When I went to a Film Series film last night, half the 13 people were over the age of 35.

I hope this helps.

Tufts Arab Film Club

[josephineave.livejournal.com]

Update: The movie for Weds. and Thurs. is Adrift on the Nile.