Auteur Film Series to Show, Discuss 'The Princess Bride'

Missing the Auteur Film Series’ next film is inconceivable! Join Collin College for a showing of and discussion about The Princess Bride at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Frisco Campus Conference Center. The screening and subsequent panel discussion are free and open to the public.

A timeless tale of a boy, a girl, a pirate, a prince, and a really nice giant, The Princess Bride has been delighting audiences since 1987. Based on a William Goldman novel of the same name, the cult classic captures the joy of a young child as his grandfather reads him a story filled with fairy tale fun, swashbuckling swordfights, a tortuous tree dungeon, the one-and-only Miracle Max, and, OK, a little kissing.

This year’s film series theme, “Film Adaptation: From Page to Screen,” includes a selection of works that transitioned from beloved books to the big screen.

The Auteur Film Series presents classic, foreign, and independent films with brief educational introductions before the screenings and faculty-led panel discussions afterward. The film series is designed to challenge the viewer’s intellect and encourage conversations that engage students in civil discourse.

The films will all be shown at 7 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before each film begins, and seating is limited. For more information on the Auteur Film Series, including film ratings, visit https://collin.libguides.com/Auteurfilmseries/2024-2025 or call 972.881.5140. The Frisco Campus Conference Center is located on the Frisco Campus at 9700 Wade Blvd. in Frisco.

The Auteur Film Series is supported by the Student Activity Fee Advisory Committee (SAFAC) and the Academic Affairs and Workforce divisions at Collin College.

Collin College serves more than 60,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management, and a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Clinical Operations Management. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government, and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visit www.collin.edu.