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Summer 2002 Movie Descriptions
Most descriptions obtained from IMDB.
Summer 2002 movies are free courtesy of
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
(PG) 152 minutes Saturday June 8, 7pm in 26-100 |
You've read the book... now see it on the big screen. Based on the
J.K. Rowling books that have started a phenomenon, this film
adaptation follows the adventures of the book's young hero - Harry
Potter. Harry learns upon his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned
son of two powerful wizards and has some interesting powers of his
own. He leaves a life of disenchantment and despair to an exciting
trek to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Having lost his
parents at a young age, Harry makes a family of the close circle of
friends at school. This magical and fantastical group of friends join
Harry to unravel the mystery of his parents' death and confront the
forces intent on destroying him.
MPAA: Rated PG for some scary moments and mild language.
This movie funded by the Alumni Association |
Le Pacte des loups a.k.a Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001) (R) 142 min Friday June 28, 8:00pm in 26-100 Saturday June 29, 8:00pm in 26-100 |
This French thriller, based on a true story and set in 18th Century
France, follows the legend of the Beast of the Gevaudan, a being that
is attacking women and children. The Chevalier de Fronsac and his
native American friend Mani are sent by the King to the Gevaudan
province to investigate the killings by the mysterious beast. The
attacks have been happening for months and no one has been able to
even get a look the beast, let alone try to devise a plan to stop
it. The Chevalier finds that he will not only have to deal with the
Beast, but also ignorance, bigotry and conspiracy of the members of
the village. (French with subtitles)
MPAA: Rated R for strong violence and gore, and
sexuality/nudity.
This movie funded by the UA |
In the Bedroom (2001)
(R) 130 min Friday July 26, 8:00pm in 26-100 Saturday July 27, 8:00pm in 26-100 |
Matt Fowler is a doctor practicing in his native Maine and is married
to New York born Ruth, a choral music teacher. Their only child,
Frank, is home from school for the summer, working part time as a
lobsterman to earn money for graduate school in the fall. He's also
involved in a love affair with a local single mother, which throws his
parents for a loop. As the beauty of Maine's brief and fleeting summer
comes to an end, these characters find themselves in the midst of
unimaginable tragedy.
MPAA: Rated R for some violence and language.
This movie funded by the UA |
(c) 2002 MIT Lecture Series Committee