Philosophy-Drink-Film Series (PDF)
Our “Philosophy | Drink | Film” series brings together thought-provoking cinema, lively conversation, and drinks from our full bar—featuring offerings from Lancaster Distilleries. Each film is introduced by York College Professor of Philosophy Dennis Weiss, setting the stage for engaging discussions. Hungry? You can order from Zoetropolis’ restaurant, and have your meal delivered right to the cinema. Stick around after each screening to share your insights and reflections with fellow patrons. Join us on the third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of cinema, conversation, food, drink, and fun!
PDF Crash Course: The Golden Age of Science Fiction
- Mon, Mar 9
- Mon, Mar 16
- Mon, Mar 23
- Mon, Mar 30
Run Time: 180 min.
In the 1950s, science fiction cinema became a way of thinking out loud about the modern world. Can...
PDF: There Will Be Blood
- Thu, Mar 19
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Run Time: 158 min. Release Year: 2007
Starring: Ciarán Hinds, Daniel Day-Lewis, Dillon Freasier, Kevin J. O'Connor, Paul Dano
There will be greed. There will be vengeance.
PDF: The Last Picture Show
- Thu, Apr 16
Director: Peter Bogdanovich Run Time: 119 min. Release Year: 1971
Starring: Cloris Leachman, Cybill Shepherd, Ellen Burstyn, Jeff Bridges, Timothy Bottoms
Anarene, Texas, 1951. Nothing much has changed…
PDF: Lone Star
- Thu, May 21
Director: John Sayles Run Time: 135 min. Release Year: 1996
Starring: Chris Cooper, Clifton James, Elizabeth Peña, Kris Kristofferson, Miriam Colon
John Sayles invites you to return to the scene of the crime.
PDF: Killer of Sheep
- Thu, Jun 18
Director: Charles Burnett Run Time: 80 min. Release Year: 1978
Starring: Angela Burnett, Charles Bracy, Eugene Cherry, Henry G. Sanders, Kaycee Moore
An African-American man working at a slaughterhouse in the Watts area of Los Angeles leads a dissatisfied and...