The Lighthouse Film Club
Do you love movies? Are you curious about new stories, eager to explore the art of filmmaking, and excited to share your passion for cinema with others? Join The Lighthouse Film Club! It’s going to be a fantastic and inspiring experience, and you'll meet people who share your enthusiasm for films!
What are we going to do?
We're going to watch movies! And of course, we'll discuss them together afterward. The first two and the last film have already been chosen, but you get to suggest the other films. From your suggestions, we'll pick the ones to show. If your film is selected, you'll introduce it and explain why you chose it. After the screening, we'll have a discussion about the movie, covering its content, technique, and cinematography.
We'll also host workshops and lectures to dive deeper into various aspects of filmmaking. Plus, it’s a great place to meet new people who share your passion for film.
Your hosts of the Film Club are Thijs Bos and Chris Heydra. Together they have 13 years of experience with film analysis and also taught courses and workshops at The Hague University of Applied Sciences and the Royal Academy of Art (KABK). Together they will guide you to see what others do not quickly notice in film. But beware, once you know the subtle tricks of the film you will never watch a movie the same again.
Sign up
Students and staff of The Hague University of Applied Sciences are welcome! Admission is free, as always. You can sign up for the next meeting on Thursday, 14 November, at 18:30 in Ovaal 1.43 (if you already signed up earlier, you don't have to sign up again). There, you can also suggest a film for one of the upcoming meetings.
Next event is on Thursday, 14 November, 2024, Ovaal 1.43
American Psycho
American Psycho is a 2000 American film directed by Mary Harron. The story is based on the eponymous book by Bret Easton Ellis. Patrick Bateman is attractive, intelligent, and above all, wealthy. He appears to be a normal man. Nothing could be further from the truth: at night, he murders random, innocent people without any apparent reason. Because the urban yuppie environment around Bateman seems uninterested in others, he is able to continue with his double life, and his not-so-subtle psychological problems go unnoticed. The coldness and efficiency with which he carries out his actions, combined with the superficiality of Bateman's emotions and his surroundings, create a surprisingly comedic effect.
Overview
Below is an overview of the academic year 2024-2025. Keep an eye on this page for the latest updates!
| Date | Film |
|---|---|
| Thursday, September 19, 2024 | The Holdovers (2023) |
| Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Spirited Away (2001) |
| Thursday, November 14, 2024 | American Psycho (2000) |
| Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | Die Hard (1988) |
| Thursday, January 16, 2025 | Dead Poets Society (1989) |
| Thursday, February 20, 2025 | TBD |
| Thursday, March 27, 2025 | TBD |
| Thursday, April 24, 2025 | TBD |
| Thursday, June 12, 2025 (pending finalization) | TBD |