Sun. 1p: we further discuss sci-fi film "ARRIVAL" @ Guy's apartment in Mid-City

NOTE: some of us will meet one hour early to view items [1] and [2] below. Check out -- and potentially RSVP for -- that separate meetup at
meetup.com/convivial .
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Join us Sunday, September 10, at 1p till 2:15 at Guy's Mid-City/Bayou St John apartment, 2746 St Ann St. (Block is at the intersection of N. Broad and Orleans Ave.) Discussion starts on time but come and leave anytime. Limited seating.
This is part 2 of our discussing the 2016 film ARRIVAL. We broaden our concerns and discuss all things related to the film. Prepare anyway you see fit.
Here are a few suggestions -- nothing required -- aimed to establishing some common/shared knowledge:
[1]
What LSOO says about Arrival [15']:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZpPMuvoaok
[2]
Great Courses' "Science Fiction as Philosophy" lecture (#6) on Arrival [30'], available via Kanopy:
https://www.kanopy.com/en/nolalibrary/video/5817339/5817351
And its companion Course Guidebook [about 8 pages] at
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kKm7XGZ5PW5Do66j2N4t_cOUquXdiLnq/view?usp=sharing
[3]
Wikipedia page: does language influence thinking? the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linguistic_relativity
[4]
The short story/novella that the film is based on (50 pages):
https://fyp.uoregon.edu/sites/fyp1.uoregon.edu/files/chiang_story_of_your_life.pdf
[5]
Another short story by same author (3 pages):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dxGscNvZExnJ4vg1cT8D3PD5BBOAk_X3/view?usp=sharing
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This announcement page here is for the 1p discussion only. Not for the 12p viewing of the 2 videos mentioned above ( meetup.com/convivial ).
You must RSVP -- at our website or via the Meetup app. No drop-ins. Do change your RSVP to NO if you end up not coming -- or be penalized.
Not a problem if you have not attended our initial discussion of Arrival on September 3.
Feel free to bring your own food/refreshments.
For more info, contact Guy Henoumont anytime at 504-460-9049 or at guyheno@gmail.com