(merci, Jean Renoir!)*
Hello to All!
This site is primarily intended for posting film commentary and encouraging ongoing discussions among Saddleback Emeritus Film as Literature students and Laguna Woods Village Film Club members. That being said, please bear in mind that this is a private site, not sponsored by either of these entities.
Thus, first a disclaimer:
The content is my own, subjective, personal reactions to film and in no way represents the policies and positions of South Orange County Community College District, Saddleback College, or the Emeritus Institute. Nor do my postings officially represent the policies or positions of the Laguna Woods Village Film Club or its leadership.
Second, some rules:
Considering our select group, I hardly think it is necessary to state rules of "netiquette." However, one of the conventions of blogging is to document certain expectations:
- All comments must display respect for other expressed points of view.
- We will maintain here a safe environment for self expression within the context of motion picture appreciation and analysis.
- Civility and appropriate language will be used at all times.
- This is a forum for discussion of the artistic, literary, cultural and historical impact of US and international film, with a particular focus on the screening lists from: a) the current semester of Saddleback Emeritus Institute-Film as Literature as taught by Karen Merced Willner; and, b) the current season of the Laguna Woods Village Film Club.
- This is not a forum for personal political or religious commentary. This will be especially important as we approach an election season.
- This is not a forum for personal promotion of groups, events, achievements, products, publications, family orgullosa/nachas/pride, or anything else. EXCEPTIONS:
- From time to time I will post:
- Info about Film as Lit and/or the Film Club, including syllabi, announcements, and links to the Film Club and Saddleback web sites.
- News about my own upcoming film-related lectures and publications, and links to sites I deem of appropriate interest and/or links to my new postings on the Internet Movie Database (IMDB.com). After all, it's my blog!
- Certainly you may post recommendations of films or film-related events and publications.
- If you are not sure if what you want to post is appropriate, and wish an exception regarding something film related, please contact me via email.
- Please do not post links to other sites, as I cannot verify the safety, veracity, or appropriateness of such links.
- If you have comments, questions, or concerns about this site, please contact me at the email address given here. Please do not contact Saddleback Emeritus or the Film Cub directly, as they are not responsible for the content here. I am maintaining this web site on my own time and at my own expense as a courtesy and benefit to students and club members.
Thanks for your interest,
KMW
* Click here to read Roger Ebert's essay on one of the "Great Movies"-The Rules of the Game (1939), dir. Jean Renoir
