FREEDOM FILM SERIES PRESENTS: NATIONAL LAMPOON

It warmed my heart and brought the slightest little tear to my eye when I heard someone asking when the Freedom Film Series was coming back. It's always nice to know that this film series is something people look forward to as new months approach. For those who are wondering, the Freedom Film Series has been on somewhat of a hiatus for the holiday season. The multiple closing dates for the library made the idea of putting the series on hold a good one. But the holidays are behind us and it's time to get things rolling again!



The return of the Freedom Film Series is scheduled for the month of February. The theme for this return to the series will be movies from one of the greatest storehouses of comedy: National Lampoon!



Since the 1970s, the words "National Lampoon Presents" in front of a movie's title meant something special. You knew that you were in store for a particular brand of comedy that has become a staple of American movies. National Lampoon originated as a magazine publication, much like "Mad" is today. They eventually branched out into the movie business and really hit the big time with Animal House. Since then, expectations have been high for National Lampoon movies and they have met them, for the most part. From the late 1970s through the early 1990s, they experienced their cinematic peaks. These days most of their movie offerings come in the way of straight to DVD releases. Though they do come out with the occasional success, like Van Wilder. The Freedom Film Series will focus on the only series of movies that National Lampoon produced (with one exception thrown in to fill out the four week series.) For this film series, we will be looking at the "Vacation" series from National Lampoon. The "Vacation" series, starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Randy Quaid, follows the Griswold family on their various....vacations.



The time and place for the Freedom Film Series has not changed. All screenings will take place at the Freedom Regional Public Library in the Community Room. They will be held each Wednesday in February at 6:00pm. So, if you're not doing anything Wednesday nights in February, mark your calendar and I hope to see you there! (Free popcorn will be served.)




Freedom Film Series Presents: National Lampoon



February 4: Vacation, R

February 11: Loaded Weapon, PG-13

February 18: Vegas Vacation, PG-13

February 25: Christmas Vacation, PG-13



**Anyone under 17 must have parental guidance or permission to attend the screening of an R-rated film.**




Until next time....