Dinner and a Movie Series

Thursday, October 6, 2011 6-9 PM

'Ae Fond Kiss'

Menu: Pakistani restaurant called Lazeez

Location: Hecht 122 (Residential College Master's Suite)

Ae Fond Kiss- In Glasgow, Scotland, the Pakistani parents of Casim Khan have decided that he is going to marry his cousin Jasmine. Unfortunately, Casim has just fallen in love with his younger sister's music teacher Roisin. Not only is she 'goree', a white woman, she is also Irish and catholic, things that may not go down well with Casim's parents. They start a relationship but Casim is torn between following his heart and being a good son.

Dr. Amanullah de Sondy
Department of Religious Studies

Dr. Amanullah De Sondy is Visiting Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies within the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Miami, FL. He holds a Ph.D. in theology and religious studies from the University of Glasgow in Scotland. In addition to a BA Hons in Religious Studies and Education Studies with the Diploma in Education from the University of Stirling (Scotland) and an M.Litt in Jerusalem Studies. He has studied Arabic and Islamic Studies in France, Jordan and Syria and is also proficient in Urdu and Punjabi, with a particular interest in Urdu and Punjabi poetry/ghazals. Aman's main academic interest is concentrated on gender and sexuality in classical and modern Islam, specifically Islamic Masculinities. Aman was invited in May 2008 to present at the opening of weekly proceedings at the Scottish Parliament and is equally proud of being a Scotsman of Pakistani descent.

Thursday, November 3, 2011 6-9 PM

"Do Começo ao Fim" ("From Beginning to End")

Menu: Brazilian food from Mercado Brasil

Location: Hecht 122 (Residential College Master's Suite)

Do Começo ao Fim - Two brothers develop a very close relationship as they are growing up in an idyllic and happy family. When they are young adults their relationship becomes very intimate, romantic, and sexual.

Dr. Steven Butterman
Director, Program in Women's and Gender Studies
Department of Modern Languages and Literatures

Steven F. Butterman is Director of the Women's and Gender Studies Program and Associate Professor of Portuguese and Director of the Portuguese Language Program. He teaches Portuguese and Brazilian Literature in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, and Queer Studies in the Women's and Gender Studies Program at the University of Miami. Butterman has published articles on a wide range of topics, including 19th and 20th century Luso-Afro-Brazilian Literature and Culture, Contemporary Brazilian Poetry and Music, and Queer Studies. He is the author of" Perversions on Parade: Brazilian Literature of Transgression and Postmodern Anti-Aesthetics in Glauco Mattoso," published in 2005 by San Diego State University Press / Hyperbole Books and two forthcoming books on LGBTQ culture in Brazil.

Thursday, November 17, 2011 6-9 PM

The Nasty Girl
(1990, Directed by Michael Verhoeven)

Menu: Surprise!!!

Location: Hecht 122 (Residential College Master's Suite)

Review from THE WASHINGTON POST

The Nasty Girl - A bright young German model plans to enter a national essay contest on the topic of her hometown's history during the Third Reich. While researching the paper, she's harassed and even brutalized, but refuses to cease her sleuthing. Excellent performances, tight di- rection, with comedic touches that charmingly imparts an important message. Based on a true story.

Professor Maureen Seaton
Director, Poetry Program (Creative Writing)
Department of English

Maureen Seaton is the author or co-author of fifteen books of poetry and a memoir, SEX TALKS TO GIRLS (U. of Wisconsin Press). As Associate Professor in English/Creative writing, she enjoys mentoring student poets in WGS and other programs and departments throughout the University of Miami.