'Trojan Women' film for tips, ideas...

Hello, all.

As misfortune would have it, the Hillman media center does not have a copy of the 1970-ish Hollywood rendering of "Trojan Women." Boo, hiss! However, I've managed to procure a copy through the ever-reliable Netflix. Since we have limited class time as it is, I want to suggest what might be unpopular: an out-of-class, collective viewing. I don't know what sorts of hours you all generally keep, but I was thinking maybe a lunchtime viewing might be in order. The film is 1.75 hours. We could try to hold a gathering during the week or on a Saturday. You could all bring your lunches and nibble away as you watch the dramatic flailings of Katherine Hepburn as Hecabe. I suggest a group viewing b/c 1) to "rent" a disc that is not mine out to individual after individual would, honestly, make me a bit nervous, and 2) b/c I think there is something gained by watching it altogether...and pausing to make fun of things or to talk about bits of the movie we might want to use in our own production. Think about it...and post a comment.

Best,
Michele