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davis_squareWelcome Free Film Lovers.
Tufts is back in session and I will be providing a weekly (or so) schedule of free movies showing on Tufts campus. All films will be open to the public and you will be amazed at the variety and quality of films. Films will be heavily biased toward documentaries and foreign films, but there will also be plenty of Hollywood blockbusters. Some of the films will have discussions afterwards, but you don't have to stay.
There are two screenings of Indiana Jones' newest movie tonight at 6 pm and 8:30 pm.
The most reliable source of films is Tufts Film Series which shows 2 movies per weekend, usually mainstream, but occasionally classics or foreign films. The schedule usually runs like this:
Film 1 at Thurs. 8:30 pm, Friday 7:00 pm, Saturday 9:30 pm
Film 2 showing Friday at 9:30 pm, Saturday at 7:00 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm
Films are always shown in Barnum 008. Use the back entrance to the building (slightly down the hill, across from Fletcher School entrance) and try a couple of doors, because they don't always get them unlocked at the right time.
The projectionists are amateurs. Expect delays, framing problems, stops to fix the speakers or to change reels, no shows and other random problems.
FAQs:
* How crowded are the screenings? I've been to Film Series screenings for 5 years or so and I've only seen 2 that were close to packed. Most screenings attract between 15 and 30 viewers. I've had private screenings before (the projectionists are paid, so don't feel too bad for them).
* Is it really open to the public? No one asks for IDs or questions you because you have grey hair. I met the person in charge of Film Series a few years ago and he says they love for outside people to come to watch the films. As long as Tufts students aren't denied a chance to watch the films, they don't mind (and they count the total audience as part of their funding request).
* Will I feel out of place? It's not like all the students are buds with each other. You'll see some people who aren't obviously students and there is plenty of room to spread out.
* Are the crowds irritating? You will see a lot of cell phones light up during the screening and more side conversations than usual, but at least you didn't pay $10 for the honor of being annoyed.
* What is the schedule for upcoming movies? Film Series has started a Facebook page that they used last semester, but it hasn't been updated yet. They have an web page at Tufts, but the schedule hasn't been updated since April. I hope they will use these tools, but visit Tuftslife.com to check the schedule. The coming weekend's schedule is usually up by Weds. or midday Thursday.
* What about other Tufts films -- are they welcoming? For the most part, the Tufts students and faculty are really happy to have non-students join them. Since many of the films are from ethnically oriented groups (e.g., South Asian Club), they are really happy to have individuals who aren't from their cultural group come to learn more.
* Will there be food? Lots of the groups provide food (including the French Department which shows Sunday night films and provides 2 buffets a semester). Be polite and let the students eat first, but feel free to dig in.
* Can I get into the buildings without an ID? Tufts doesn't have a card swipe system on their class buildings. Dorms do, but there's only one dorm that has a screening area -- Sophia Gordon. The screening room is huge and right next to the back entrance. Tap on the window or ask a student to let you in. Otherwise, I never post a dorm or limited access screening unless the public is specifically invited.
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 Tufts Calendar 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. To find your way on campus, check out the map: http://inside.tufts.edu/compass/
Highlights for this week:
Tufts Film Series
Sunday, Sept. 7th: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (two showings) 6 pm and 8:30 pm
I'll add next weekend's movies when I find out the schedule.
If any others pop up, I'll add them here or on the calendar
Happy viewing.
For campus directions, try this site:
Tufts: Campus Map
Tufts is back in session and I will be providing a weekly (or so) schedule of free movies showing on Tufts campus. All films will be open to the public and you will be amazed at the variety and quality of films. Films will be heavily biased toward documentaries and foreign films, but there will also be plenty of Hollywood blockbusters. Some of the films will have discussions afterwards, but you don't have to stay.
There are two screenings of Indiana Jones' newest movie tonight at 6 pm and 8:30 pm.
The most reliable source of films is Tufts Film Series which shows 2 movies per weekend, usually mainstream, but occasionally classics or foreign films. The schedule usually runs like this:
Film 1 at Thurs. 8:30 pm, Friday 7:00 pm, Saturday 9:30 pm
Film 2 showing Friday at 9:30 pm, Saturday at 7:00 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm
Films are always shown in Barnum 008. Use the back entrance to the building (slightly down the hill, across from Fletcher School entrance) and try a couple of doors, because they don't always get them unlocked at the right time.
The projectionists are amateurs. Expect delays, framing problems, stops to fix the speakers or to change reels, no shows and other random problems.
FAQs:
* How crowded are the screenings? I've been to Film Series screenings for 5 years or so and I've only seen 2 that were close to packed. Most screenings attract between 15 and 30 viewers. I've had private screenings before (the projectionists are paid, so don't feel too bad for them).
* Is it really open to the public? No one asks for IDs or questions you because you have grey hair. I met the person in charge of Film Series a few years ago and he says they love for outside people to come to watch the films. As long as Tufts students aren't denied a chance to watch the films, they don't mind (and they count the total audience as part of their funding request).
* Will I feel out of place? It's not like all the students are buds with each other. You'll see some people who aren't obviously students and there is plenty of room to spread out.
* Are the crowds irritating? You will see a lot of cell phones light up during the screening and more side conversations than usual, but at least you didn't pay $10 for the honor of being annoyed.
* What is the schedule for upcoming movies? Film Series has started a Facebook page that they used last semester, but it hasn't been updated yet. They have an web page at Tufts, but the schedule hasn't been updated since April. I hope they will use these tools, but visit Tuftslife.com to check the schedule. The coming weekend's schedule is usually up by Weds. or midday Thursday.
* What about other Tufts films -- are they welcoming? For the most part, the Tufts students and faculty are really happy to have non-students join them. Since many of the films are from ethnically oriented groups (e.g., South Asian Club), they are really happy to have individuals who aren't from their cultural group come to learn more.
* Will there be food? Lots of the groups provide food (including the French Department which shows Sunday night films and provides 2 buffets a semester). Be polite and let the students eat first, but feel free to dig in.
* Can I get into the buildings without an ID? Tufts doesn't have a card swipe system on their class buildings. Dorms do, but there's only one dorm that has a screening area -- Sophia Gordon. The screening room is huge and right next to the back entrance. Tap on the window or ask a student to let you in. Otherwise, I never post a dorm or limited access screening unless the public is specifically invited.
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 Tufts Calendar 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. To find your way on campus, check out the map: http://inside.tufts.edu/compass/
Highlights for this week:
Tufts Film Series
Sunday, Sept. 7th: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (two showings) 6 pm and 8:30 pm
I'll add next weekend's movies when I find out the schedule.
If any others pop up, I'll add them here or on the calendar
Happy viewing.
For campus directions, try this site:
Tufts: Campus Map
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Date: 2008-09-09 12:58 am (UTC)Sept. 25-28 Son of Rambow, Get Smart
Oct. 2-5 Wall-E, Hancock
Oct. 9-13 Be Kind Rewind, Lars and the Real Girl
Oct. 16-19 Step Brothers, Wanted
Oct. 23-26 The Dark Knight, Mamma Mia
Oct. 31-Nov 2 Psycho, Rocky Horror Picture Show
Nov. 6-9 Taxi to the Dark Side, Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden?
Nov. 13-16 Mongol, The Visitor
Nov. 20-23 Tropic Thunder and VIEWER'S CHOICE!
Dec. 4-7 The Holiday, Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian
All films in Barnum 008.