OPENChannel presents “The Flicks” a series of monthly film nights exploring the history and theory of cinema from the comfort of the OPENChannel lounge.
On August 1st at The Flicks, Charles Spiteri will explore horror. Is it relevant today?
Are vampires and zombies still frightening to today’s audiences? If not, then how has the horror genre tapped into a modern Zeitgeist? Are modern films labelled as ‘horror’ missing the boat completely? The focus of this presentation is not merely to explore some of the historical themes that have become a part of the genre, but to develop the notion that horror is not a genre, but an emotion and as such the significance of such an emotion reverberates outside the confines of the genre.
About Charles Spiteri…
Charles Spiteri is a writer and filmmaker. He lectures on the language of cinema and teaches filmmaking and script writing. His thesis, ISOLATION AND SUBJUGATION: THE USE OF THE TELEPHONE IN THE SLASHER FILM, appeared as an article on the online journal Senses Of Cinema. He is currently working on a short film as well as writing a series of short stories.
Join us for regular film screenings and discussion at ‘The Flicks’ on the first Monday of every month during 2005. Subscribe to the OPENLine e-newsletter at http://www.openchannel.org.au for updates on upcoming session topics.
When: 6.15 – 8.15pm. Monday August 1st.
Where: OPENChannel Lounge, 13 Victoria Street, Fitzroy, VIC 3065.
Melways Ref: 2C A7.
Cost: $12 / $10 OPENChannel Members or concession.
Drinks available at venue.
Bookings: Please pre-book on 9419 5111.
FURTHER INFO: http://www.openchannel.org.au