Dinner & a Movie: Usher in the Chinese New Year with Raise the Red Lantern

Raise the Red Lantern will be shown in honor of Chinese New Year at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, in the McClendon Room during Dinner and a Movie Night.

Raise the Red Lantern is an adaption by Ni Zhen of the 1990 novel Wives and Concubines by Su Tong. Set in the 1920s, the film tells the story of a young woman who becomes one of the concubines of a wealthy man during the Warlord Era. It is noted for its opulent visuals and sumptuous use of colours. Some film critics have interpreted the film as a veiled allegory against authoritarianism.

The event is open only to Club members and their guests. There is no admission charge. Attendees can order dinner from the Reliable Source menu. No reservations are needed, but seating is limited.

The tentative schedule of upcoming Dinner and a Movie nights follows:

• March 3, 2011 - Inception


• April 7, 2011 - Julie and Julia


• May 5, 2011 - Tortilla Soup


• June 2, 2011 - Milk

If you have suggestions for a future Dinner and a Movie night, contact Anthony Shop, [email protected], or Abeer Abdalla, [email protected].