Last Friday the Flora Rose Movie kicked off the semester with Dr. Hill’s interpretation of the meaning behind Fight Club. While the violence in the movie was sometimes hard to bear, our discussion beforehand gave the movie a much deeper meaning. Several scenes in the movie symbolized how our primitive instincts can overtake us if we let them. The script also explored the issue of how and why we conform to society’s expectations. Dr. Hill’s discussion and insight added to the movie’s depth and to my experience watching it. The group also discussed how cultural expectations were both defied and reinforced throughout the movie, especially for the main character played by Ed Norton. Dr. Hill wore a kilt, a family heirloom, to demonstrate how something that is traditionally thought of as a sign of feminism, could be seen as a sign of masculinity in some cultures. I have to say, I enjoyed the chat before the movie and was excited to learn that Dr. Hill had written several papers on Fight Club. His insight, his enthusiasm, and his costume, all made for a memorable event! I am looking forward to the next movie night at Rose.