Friday, November 20, 2015

Tom Hiddleston in Shakespeare's "Coriolanus"


See the full performance on Friday, January 8th at 7 pm in the Raymond J. Estep Multimedia Center at ECU.

Sunday, November 8, 2015

The Hard Problem



On Monday, November 16th at 1 p.m. in the Raymond J. Estep Multimedia Center at East Central University. Tickets: $5 for students, $10 for general admission.

Tom Stoppard presents us with the brilliant brainache - the God vs Science question - in the new National Theatre production of THE HARD PROBLEM.

Hilary, a young psychology researcher at a brain science institute, is nursing a private sorrow and a troubling question at work, where psychology and biology meet. If there is nothing but matter, what is consciousness? This is ‘the hard problem’ which puts Hilary at odds with her colleagues who include her first mentor Spike, her boss Leo and the billionaire founder of the institute, Jerry.

Is the day coming when the computer and the fMRI scanner will answer all the questions psychology can ask?

The screening will be followed at 3:15 by a free Honors Presents the Sciences: MIND VS. BRAIN discussion panel and Q&A featuring ECU faculty:

Dr. Kenneth Andrews, Professor and Chair of the Department of Biology
Dr. Marc Klippenstine, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology
Dr. Jennifer McMahon, Professor in the Department of English and Languages
Dr. Catherine Roring, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology
Dr. Steven Roring, Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Resources

Monday, October 12, 2015

Benedict Cumberbatch as Hamlet


On Saturday, November 7th at 2:00 p.m. in the Estep.

Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game, Frankenstein at the National Theatre) takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy.

Directed by Lyndsey Turner (Posh, Chimerica) and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, National Theatre Live will broadcast this eagerly awaited production live to cinemas.

As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death but paralysed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.

Click here for more information about the production.

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Everyman at ECU

On Friday, October 2nd at 6:30 p.m. in the Estep.

BAFTA winner and Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) takes the title role in this dynamic new production of one of English drama’s oldest plays, directed by the National Theatre’s new Director Rufus Norris (Broken, London Road).

Everyman is successful, popular and riding high when Death comes calling. He is forced to abandon the life he has built and embark on a last, frantic search to recruit a friend, anyone, to speak in his defence. But Death is close behind, and time is running out.

One of the great primal, spiritual myths, Everyman asks whether it is only in death that we can understand our lives. A cornerstone of English drama since the 15th century, it now explodes onto the stage in a startling production with words by Carol Ann Duffy, Poet Laureate, and movement by Javier De Frutos.
Click here for more information about the production.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Spring 2016 Schedule

All eight films will be screened in the Raymond J. Estep Multimedia Center located inside the Bill S. Cole University Center (near the corner of E. 13th Street and South Francis) on the campus of East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma.

Tickets are available at the door for $10 per person or $5 for students (with ID) unless otherwise noted.

Friday, January 8th at 7 pm
"CORIOLANUS." Donmar Warehouse’s production of Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge, Coriolanus features an Evening Standard Award-winning performance from Tom Hiddleston (The AvengersWar Horse (film), BBC's The Hollow Crown) in the title role.

When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too. Famine threatens the city, the citizens’ hunger swells to an appetite for change, and on returning from the field Coriolanus must confront the march of realpolitik and the voice of an angry people.



ECU's Foreign Film Festival (Free Foreign Films on Fridays in February at Four)
Friday, February 5th at 4 pm
"MY PERESTROIKA" (Russia). This documentary follows five ordinary Russians living in extraordinary times – from their sheltered Soviet childhood, to the collapse of the Soviet Union during their teenage years, to the constantly shifting political landscape of post-Soviet Russia.




Friday, February 12th at 4 pm
"PHOENIX" (Germany).  After undergoing reconstructive surgery, a concentration camp survivor (Nina Hoss) tries to find out if her husband (Ronald Zehrfeld) betrayed her to the Nazis. Directed by Christian Petzold.

Before the screening, come the University Center at 3 p.m. for a German cabaret experience featuring German sweets and song provided by faculty and students from ECU's Music department.

Friday, February 19th at 4 pm
"PK." (India). 
An alien from another planet who lands in India in begins asking questions no one has asked before. Challenging religious prejudices of all kinds, the controversial new comedy is now highest-grossing film in Indian film history. From the makers of the sensation of ECU's 2015 Foreign Film Festival: "The Three Idiots." Directed by Rajkumar Hirani.




Friday, February 26th at 4 pm
"WILD TALES." (Argentina).
 This Academy-Award nominated black comedy features six hard-hitting shorts exploring themes of revenge. 
Directed by Damian Szifron.



Sunday, February 14th at 2 pm

"THE BEAUX STRATAGEM."Simon Godwin (Man and Superman) directs George Farquhar's wild comedy of love and cash.

The ‘Beaux’: Mr Aimwell and Mr Archer, two charming, dissolute young men who have blown their fortunes in giddy London. Shamed and debt-ridden, they flee to provincial Lichfield. Their ‘Stratagem’: to marry for money.

Lodged at the local inn, posing as master and servant, they encounter a teeming variety of human obstacles: a crooked landlord, a fearsome highwayman, a fervent French Count, a maid on the make, a drunken husband, a furious butler, a natural healer and a strange, turbulent priest.

But their greatest obstacle is love. When the Beaux meet their match in Dorinda and Mrs Sullen they are most at risk, for in love they might be truly discovered.

Saturday, March 26 at 2 pm
"JANE EYRE." Almost 170 years on, Charlotte Brontë’s story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms.

From her beginnings as a destitute orphan, Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart.

This acclaimed re-imagining of Brontë's masterpiece was first staged by Bristol Old Vic last year, when the story was performed over two evenings. Director Sally Cookson now brings her celebrated production to the National, presented as a single, exhilarating performance.


Saturday, April 23 at 2 pm
"AS YOU LIKE IT." Shakespeare’s glorious comedy of love and change comes to the National Theatre for the first time in over 30 years, with Rosalie Craig (London Road) as Rosalind.

With her father the Duke banished and in exile, Rosalind and her cousin Celia leave their lives in the court behind them and journey into the Forest of Arden.

There, released from convention, Rosalind experiences the liberating rush of transformation. Disguising herself as a boy, she embraces a different way of living and falls spectacularly in love.



Sunday, June 21, 2015

Birthday Plans for Helen

Helen Mirren turns 70 on July 26th, and ECU SCREENS is celebrating the occasion with birthday cake and a recorded-live screening of her award-winning performance in the Royal National Theatre of London's production of "The Audience." Be a part of our audience and hers at 2 p.m. on the 26th.

Fall 2015 Schedule

All films will be screened in the Raymond J. Estep Multimedia Center located inside the Bill S. Cole University Center (near the corner of E. 13th Street and South Francis) on the campus of East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma.


Tickets are available at the door for $10 per person or $5 for students (with ID) unless otherwise noted.

Friday, October 2 at 6:30 p.m.
"EVERYMAN." Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor.


Saturday, November 7 at 2:00 p.m.
"HAMLET." A Royal National Theatre production starring Benedict Cumberbatch

November 16 at 2:00 p.m.
"THE HARD PROBLEM."


Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Man and Superman Land at ECU This Saturday

No, not that Superman. This one:
At 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 20th in the Raymond J. Estep Multimedia Center.
Admission is $10 for the general public, $5 for students.

Summer 2015 Schedule

All three films will be screened in the Raymond J. Estep Multimedia Center located inside the Bill S. Cole University Center (near the corner of E. 13th Street and South Francis) on the campus of East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma.

Tickets are available at the door for $10 per person or $5 for students (with ID) unless otherwise noted.

May 11 at 12:00 p.m.
"A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE." The 2015 Olivier-Award winner for Best Revival, Best Director (Ivo Von Hove), and Best Actor (Mark Strong).

June 20 at 2:00 p.m.
"MAN AND SUPERMAN." A Royal National Theatre production of George Bernard Shaw's classic. Starring Ralph Fiennes.

July 26 at 2:00 p.m.
"THE AUDIENCE." A Royal National Theatre production starring Helen Mirren.


Sunday, April 26, 2015

Don't Miss "Of Mice and Men" on April 30th!

On Thursday, April 30th at 6:30pm in ECU's Estep Multimedia Center, ECUScreens will present the Broadway recorded-live production of “Of Mice and Men,” a play based on John Steinbeck's Nobel Prize winning story.

"Of Mice and Men" tells the tragic tale of two migrant workers, George (James Franco) and Lennie (Chris O'Dowd), who have dreams of buying their own farm during the Great Depression in California. This Broadway production, which was nominated for two Tony Awards®, also features the talents of Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl) and Tony Award® winner Jim Norton (The Seafarer).

The Daily Telegraph states, "James Franco crackles with intensity. Chris O'Dowd is a revelation."

Independent calls it "A riveting, powerful production."

Tickets are available at the door prior to the screening. 
Free for ECU students (with ID). $5 for students. $10 for general admission.

Still not convinced to see this production for yourself? Check out the trailer below:




For more information on this Broadway production of "Of Mice and Men" Click HERE

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Get Behind the Beautiful Forevers April 13th at 4:00pm

ECUScreens will be screening Behind the Beautiful Forevers, its next National Royal Theatre production, on Monday, April 13th at 4:00pm in ECU's Estep Multimedia Center.

Based on the book By Katherine Boo,  Behind the Beautiful Forevers tells the story of the people living in the Mumbai slums and their larger than life plans while the global recession and accusations within the slums threaten their ways of life.

Before and after the screening, ECU Rotaract Club will be selling snacks and telling about their 2015 International Project: raising funds to help the World Toilet Organization build restrooms in rural communities in India and Cambodia.

Come see the production that The Guardian refers to as "a triumph for David Hare and Meera Syal" and Time Out calls, "a brilliant, horrible and heart-breaking story. A window into the lives of India’s poorest."

Tickets will be available at the door prior to the screening: $10/General Admission, $5/Students, FREE for ECU Students (with ID).

Check out the trailer here!
We look forward to seeing you for this amazing event!

For more information on this production, Click HERE

Sunday, March 8, 2015

3 Idiots RESCHEDULED!

3 Idiots has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 25th in Estep.
Pannel discussion will begin at 3:00 and the fundraiser will begin at 3:30. Film will start at 4:00.




Prior to the screening, Dr. Sarah Peters will be moderating a panel discussion at 3:00 over "University Life around the World" that will include student and faculty representatives from Canada, The Bahamas, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, Nepal, and China. THEN at 3:30, the Asian Student Association will have chai, Samosas, and Green Tea cookies available for purchase.

We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday! 

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

It Would be Idiotic to Miss 3 Idiots this Friday, February 27th!

ECU Screens will be showing 3 Idiots, our last film in this year's Foreign Film Festival, on Friday, February 27th at 4:00 pm in ECU's Estep.

3 Idiots is a fun film that follows Farhan Qureshi and Raju Rastogi who are on a search to find their long-lost college buddy, Rancho. While on their journey, they run into another student who, now very successful, reminds them of a bet they made 10 years prior. The three reminisce and embark on the journey to find Rancho and hilarity ensues.

Photo Courtesy of IMDb.com

Prior to the screening, Dr. Sarah Peters will be moderating a panel discussion at 3:00 over "University Life around the World" that will include student and faculty representatives from Canada, The Bahamas, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, Nepal, and China. THEN at 3:30, the Asian Student Association will have chai, Samosas, and Green Tea cookies available for purchase.

Also remember that our Foreign Film Festival screenings are free, and we will be drawing for door prizes such as books, DVDs, art, gift certificates, and more after the film. So, get there early to get your name in for the prizes!

We look forward to seeing you all on Friday!

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Say YES to "No" on Friday February 20th!

Come to ECU's Estep Multimedia Center this Friday to see the third film in this year's Foreign Film Festival: No.

During the referendum to decide the permanence of Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, young advertisement executive René Saavedra heads the opposing campaign and creates a plan to win the election that would overthrow their oppressor.

Check out the trailer for No here:



No will be available for your enjoyment on Friday, February 20th at 4:00pm.

Admission is free and open to the public!

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Foreign Film on February 13th: OSS 117: Lost in Rio

Check out the second film in our Foreign Film Festival this Friday at 4:00pm: OSS 117: Lost in Rio

In an homage to satirical secret spy films, OSS 117: Lost in Rio follows Agent Hubert Bonisseur de la Bath (Jean Dujardin), A.K.A OSS 117, on his mission to Rio de Janeiro, traveling all over Brazil to find a high-ranking Nazi who was driven out of Germany after the war. Accompanied by the lovely Mossad agent, Dolorès Koulechov (Louise Monot), OSS 117: Lost in Rio brings love and adventure together into this comedic production.
Picture Credit: Amazon.com

All films in the Foreign Film Festival will be screened in ECU's Estep Multimedia Center, and will be free to the public. Remember to come early to sign up for awesome door prizes that will be given out at the end of the film, and be put in for our Grand Prize at the end of the festival! Come to every screening to increase your chances of winning!

Parental Advisory: OSS 117: Lost in Rio is unrated and is intended for mature audiences only.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Stalingrad

February 6th at 4:00 p.m.
"STALINGRAD." Directed by Fedor Bondarchuk.
A band of Russian soldiers fight to hold a strategic building in their devastated city against a ruthless German army, and in the process become deeply connected to two Russian women who have been living there.

Prior to the screening, beginning at 3:30, Dr. Christopher Bean, Associate Professor, Department of History and Native American Studies at East Central University, will deliver a lecture titled "How Soviet Russia Saved the Free World."

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Spring 2015 Schedule

All films will be screened in the Raymond J. Estep Multimedia Center located inside the Bill S. Cole University Center (near the corner of E. 13th Street and South Francis) on the campus of East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma.

Tickets are available at the door for $10 per person or $5 for students (with ID).
Andi Xhuma in "John." Photo by Kris Rozenthal.
January 8th at 6:30 p.m.
"JOHN" A production of the Royal National Theatre of London.

ECU's Foreign Film Festival (Free Foreign Films on Fridays in February at Four)
February 6th at 4:00 p.m.
"STALINGRAD." Directed by Fedor Bondarchuk. Russia. Commemorating the 51st anniversary of the epic World War II conflict that turned the tide against Nazi Germany.

Prior to the screening, beginning at 3:30, Dr. Christopher Bean, Associate Professor, Department of History and Native American Studies at East Central University, will deliver a lecture titled "How Soviet Russia Saved the Free World."

February 13 at 4:00 p.m.
"OSS 1117: LOST IN RIO." Directed by Michel Hazanavicius. France.

February 20 at 4:00 p.m.
"NO." Directed by Pablo Larraín. Chile.

February 27 at 4:00 p.m.
"THREE IDIOTS." Directed by Rajkumar Hirani. India.

March 12 at 6:30 p.m.
"TREASURE ISLAND." A production of the Royal National Theatre of London.

April 13 at 4:00 p.m.
"BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL FOREVERS."A Royal National Theatre of London adaptation of the National Book Award-winning novel by Katherine Boo.

April 30 at 6:30 p.m.
"OF MICE AND MEN." An NT LIVE presentation of the Broadway production starring James Franco and Chris O'Dowd.

May 11 at 12:00 p.m.
"A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE." The 2015 Olivier-Award winner for Best Revival, Best Director (Ivo Von Hove), and Best Actor (Mark Strong).

COMING THIS SUMMER:

June 20 at 2:00 p.m.
"MAN AND SUPERMAN." A Royal National Theatre production of George Bernard Shaw's classic. Starring Ralph Fiennes.

COMING IN THE FALL

September (date to be decided)
"EVERYMAN." A dynamic new Royal National Theatre production of one of English drama’s oldest plays. Starring BAFTA winner and Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave).

September (date to be decided)
"THE HARD PROBLEM." A Royal National Theatre production of Tom Stoppard's most recent play.