Thursday, October 6, 2011

Love Me Tonight with Dr. David Resha

The BSC Library and Media & Film Studies Program are presenting "Whoever You Are, I Love You: Love Me Tonight and the Integrated Musical" on October 11 at 7 PM in the Library Auditorium. Note the change of location!

The evening will begin with a screening of the 1932 movie Love Me Tonight, starring Maurice Chevalier and Jeannette MacDonald and directed by "one of the most talented, creative filmmakers of all time", Rouben Mamoulian. The film also features songs from the legendary Rodgers & Hart, such as "Isn't It Romantic", "Song of Paree", and "A Woman Needs Something Like That". After the film, Dr. David Resha, BSC Assistant Professor of Media and Film Studies, will discuss different aspects of it, specifically the stylistic innovations and the conventions of the integrated musical.

This event is free and open to the public, and complements the exhibit "A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965" which will be on display in the BSC Library through October 21.

Regular library hours for viewing exhibit: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to midnight Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. to midnight For more information, call 226-4742 or visit www.bsc.edu.

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