Movie nights to start in Phillips, cost $2 each
Joshusa Rice
Issue date: 10/1/09 Section: News
Despite large TVs in the dorm lobbies, many students still yearn for the theater experience off campus. But for those without cars or extra cash there will soon be another option.
Senior Joshua Trojniak has come up with a plan to show films in the Dow Center's Phillips Auditorium on weekend nights.
The program kicks off on Oct. 3 with "Transformers, Revenge of the Fallen" showing at 3, 6:30 and 10 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
"It's something I've always wanted to have on campus and that has been successful on other campuses," Trojniak said. "Pretty much everyone I've mentioned the idea to is excited. Obviously most people's first question concerns cost."
Admission will be $2 per person. Trojniak said he isn't trying to make a profit.
"We want to provide people a chance to see something that's not out on DVD yet, and give them the theater experience without the cost or, of course, the drive," he said. "Our primary goal is to cover our cost. If there is a profit it will go toward more student activities."
Because of the terms of licensing, Trojniak couldn't reveal the program's cost. However, he did say that the licensing company, Swank Motion Pictures, gave the campus a good deal, and he was optimistic that two dollar admissions would cover the cost.
Junior Josephine Burns, president of the Hillsdale Film Society which draws around thirty people to Phillips Auditorium on Thursday nights, wished Trojniak the best.
"I hope he gets a good crowd. I'm sure it will be more convenient for those students who like box office films," she said.
She also said that she doesn't expect Trojniak's new program to affect the Film Society's audience.
"People who want to watch box office films will go there, people who want to watch art films will come to Film Society," she said.
The movies screened will either have just left theaters or be on their way out.
"We won't be doing premiers," Trojniak said.
But those willing to wait a couple of weeks, or who want to see a favorite movie again, will find a good deal.
Food and drink will not be permitted in the auditorium, since this would necessitate a clean-up crew.
The plan is to show two movies per month, with the choices left largely to the audience.
"We're looking at having a survey: as you exit the theater you can put a tick mark next to what you want to see next." Trojniak stressed that they would try to ensure that people got to watch the films they wanted to see.
Junior John Rasche, public relations officer for the Hillsdale Film Society, hadn't heard about the idea, but said it sounded awesome.
"It's kind of cool seeing a trailer on TV and knowing the movie will be playing at your school," he said.
Senior Joshua Trojniak has come up with a plan to show films in the Dow Center's Phillips Auditorium on weekend nights.
The program kicks off on Oct. 3 with "Transformers, Revenge of the Fallen" showing at 3, 6:30 and 10 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
"It's something I've always wanted to have on campus and that has been successful on other campuses," Trojniak said. "Pretty much everyone I've mentioned the idea to is excited. Obviously most people's first question concerns cost."
Admission will be $2 per person. Trojniak said he isn't trying to make a profit.
"We want to provide people a chance to see something that's not out on DVD yet, and give them the theater experience without the cost or, of course, the drive," he said. "Our primary goal is to cover our cost. If there is a profit it will go toward more student activities."
Because of the terms of licensing, Trojniak couldn't reveal the program's cost. However, he did say that the licensing company, Swank Motion Pictures, gave the campus a good deal, and he was optimistic that two dollar admissions would cover the cost.
Junior Josephine Burns, president of the Hillsdale Film Society which draws around thirty people to Phillips Auditorium on Thursday nights, wished Trojniak the best.
"I hope he gets a good crowd. I'm sure it will be more convenient for those students who like box office films," she said.
She also said that she doesn't expect Trojniak's new program to affect the Film Society's audience.
"People who want to watch box office films will go there, people who want to watch art films will come to Film Society," she said.
The movies screened will either have just left theaters or be on their way out.
"We won't be doing premiers," Trojniak said.
But those willing to wait a couple of weeks, or who want to see a favorite movie again, will find a good deal.
Food and drink will not be permitted in the auditorium, since this would necessitate a clean-up crew.
The plan is to show two movies per month, with the choices left largely to the audience.
"We're looking at having a survey: as you exit the theater you can put a tick mark next to what you want to see next." Trojniak stressed that they would try to ensure that people got to watch the films they wanted to see.
Junior John Rasche, public relations officer for the Hillsdale Film Society, hadn't heard about the idea, but said it sounded awesome.
"It's kind of cool seeing a trailer on TV and knowing the movie will be playing at your school," he said.
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