Program Type:
Music, Arts & CultureAge Group:
Adults- Registration is required for this event.
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Program Description
Event Details
(Re)discover the oldies but goodies of classic Hollywood! A monthly screening followed by discussion. Showtime is at 10:00am every third Thursday.
This month we’re watching Forbidden Planet (1956), a science fiction film starring Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, and Leslie Nielsen. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest, the film explores themes of technology, human nature, and the unknown, blending innovative special effects with a groundbreaking electronic score, establishing itself as a classic in the genre. The film’s effects team was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects at the 29th Academy Awards in 1956.
Running time- 98 minutes
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