Film Seminars | Discussions | Intros

The worlds of SNL and SCTV collide when Harold Ramis teamed up with then-SNL writer Brian Doyle-Murray for this Chevy Chase and Bill Murray vehicle — set amid the misadventures and denizens of an exclusive country club populated by the likes of Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight (his final role) and an elusive gopher. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

This filmed version of Gilda Radner’s one-woman show finds the comedian revisiting characters made popular on SNL. Boosted by a full slate of SNL writers and directed by Mike Nichols and Lorne Michaels, GILDA LIVE also features appearances by SNL mainstays Paul Shaffer and Father Guido Sarducci, as well as a rare on-screen appearance by composer Howard Shore. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Spoiled and dimwitted Billy Madison must repeat grades 1-12 to prove he's worthy of inheriting his father's hotel empire. Hilarious hijinks ensue as Billy navigates schoolyard bullies, falls for his teacher, and faces off against a ruthless rival in this classic Adam Sandler comedy, co-written by frequent collaborator and SNL head writer/producer Tim Herlihy. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Mile-high hair. Synthesized sounds. Teenage rebellion. Elizabeth Ai was on a mission to excavate an untold story of rebellious punks in the chaotic world of ‘80s Vietnamese New Wave until she uncovers a hidden past.

When the National Guard fires on an unresponsive craft in American airspace, its alien inhabitants (Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin) crash near Manhattan and must assimilate to life in suburbia while waiting for their rescue — despite their odd appearance and monotone voices. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe and screening in 35mm.

A freewheeling Detroit cop (Eddie Murphy) pursuing a murder investigation finds himself working within the very different culture of Beverly Hills. Filmed at the height of Murphy’s success at SNL, it made the comedian a massive star, launched a #1-selling soundtrack, and did much to establish the action-comedy as the biggest genre of the ‘80s. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Former special operative MacGruber is called back into action to take down his arch-enemy, Dieter Von Cunth, a madman bent on destroying Washington, D.C., in this explosive action comedy based on the popular recurring SNL sketch. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

This brainchild of digital shorts pioneers The Lonely Island follows a hapless amateur stuntman as he hatches a scheme to raise money for his stepfather’s heart operation — and then...kick his ass. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

In conjunction with the SNL Cinematic Universe series, the Belcourt presents a conversation with former SNL music booker Jim Pitt.

Suit up for spirits and this double feature of ghost-busting, each representative of two distinct eras of SNL-culled casts: the original 1984 version starring Bill Murray and Dan Akyroyd, among others, followed by the 2016 reboot starring Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

After botching a recent drug bust, brother FBI agents Marcus (Marlon Wayans) and Kevin Copeland (Shawn Wayans) conceive a crackpot plan to go undercover as ditzy, white socialites to lure a kidnapper with the hopes of saving their tails.

Animation pioneer Karel Zeman conjures the adventures of the legendary, boastful baron, whose whirlwind exploits take him from the moon to 18th century Turkey to the belly of a whale and beyond.

Belmont University Motion Pictures Associate Professor Jake Mahaffy will present a case study with footage from his new no-budget feature film. Mahaffy will also workshop attendees’ own stories and project plans so they can be realized immediately on micro-budget principles. This workshop is for anyone —beginners, students or professionals – interested in elevating and expanding their filmmaking skills and learning a practical, proven mindset of making more from less.

Director Alex Ross Perry constructs a kaleidoscopic impression of the band Pavement by mounting scripted scenes with actors in a fake biopic, a musical stage play based on their songs, an exhibition of questionable ephemera, and blends it all together with archival footage. Opening Night Q&A with band members Bob Nastanovich and Steve West.