Cinema Salon is a monthly program sponsored by the Iowa City Senior Center that invites Center members and other movie lovers to view a discounted screening of a new-release film at FilmScene, followed by a 30-minute discussion facilitated by Frank Murray.
In today’s film, The Sheep Detectives, George Hardy (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who loves to read murder mysteries to his sheep, never suspecting that they can understand him. When George is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the sheep decide to solve the crime themselves, even if it means leaving their meadow for the first time and facing the fact that the human world isn't as simple as it appears in books. Watch the trailer.
Frank Murray holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University and has 45 years' experience in teaching literature, film, and philosophy. He enjoys examining the methods a film uses to convey meaning and to listen to what others see and understand about the film. Films are announced about two weeks in advance.
Cinema Salon screenings are open to the public and seating is first come, first served. Register online or by calling the Senior Center by 5 PM pm the day before each screening, at 319-356-5220. Fee: $6 for Senior Center members (discounted); pay at the FilmScene box office.
Registration and Senior Center membership required for the discounted fee; others pay the full price (usually under $10 for seniors).