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<< Previous   of   Next >> Eric Lee  (click to enlarge) “Little Miss Sunshine,” starring (from left) Alan Arkin, Steve Carell, Paul Dano, Abigail Breslin, Toni Collette and Greg Kinnear, is one of five films that will be shown at this week’s “Philosophy in the Dark Film Festival.”   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Melanie Munk, Features Editor munk@heraldnet.com   Published: Friday, November 13, 2009 Find meaning behind dark films at EvCC festival By Theresa Goffredo Herald Writer How about a little philosophy with your popcorn? Everett Community College presents the “Philosophy in the Dark Film Festival,” during which the public can watch some Hollywood blockbusters for free and learn the deep philosophical meanings of the films from the experts. “‘Philosophy in the Dark’ will introduce audiences to important philosophical questions through the medium of film and through insightful analysis and discussion provided by experts in philosophy,” EvCC philosophy instructor Mike VanQuickenborne said. The film festival kicks off Monday and continues through Nov. 20 with screenings in Rooms 166-168 of Gray Wolf Hall at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St., Everett. All films are free. The film fest lineup: “Fight Club”: 6 to 9 p.m. Monday. David Mitsuo Nixon, an associate faculty member in student learning at Cascadia Community College will discuss the philosophical issues surrounding self identity and Buddhism found in this movie starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton. Rated R. “The Thin Red Line”: 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday. Jason Wirth, associate professor of philosophy at Seattle University, will talk about the understanding of nature found in this war drama starring a phalanx of Hollywood elite including Sean Penn, George Clooney and John Cusack. Rated R. “Little Miss Sunshine”: 6 to 9 p.m.Wednesday. David Ellingson, professor of children, youth and family studies at Trinity Lutheran College, will highlight the subtle but profound messages found in this Oscar-winning comic romp featuring Steve Carell. Rated R. “Ghost World”: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Rebecca Hanrahan, associate professor of philosophy at Whitman College, will talk about the high school outcasts — portrayed by Thora Birch and Scarlett Johansson — featured in this 2001 Oscar-nominated cult hit. Rated R. “Proof”: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Evan Tiffany, an assistant professor in the philosophy department at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, will discuss truth and truthfulness as depicted in this 1991 Australian production featuring a young Russell Crowe and Hugo Weaving as a blind photographer. Rated PG-13. Theresa Goffredo: 425-339-3424; goffredo@heraldnet.com. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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