SEB presents: Manhattan Short Film Festival

The Manhattan Short Film Festival

October 1st-3rd

CUB Auditorium

Fri/Sat 6pm & 9pm

Sunday 4pm

Be apart of something HUGE this weekend and go see the Manhattan Short Film Festival in the CUB auditorium. Over 200 cities across six continents are participating in the film festival -including Pullman! The festival is comprised of 10 finalists and their films to be shown for one week only. There only be five showings in Pullman and all of them are this weekend. The mission of the Manhattan Short Film Festival is to unite the world over all seven continents for one week via the most compelling short films.

All 10 finalist films will be featured in each showing and everyone attending will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite. Ballots will be handed out at the door and collected as people leave the auditorium. SEB staff will count the ballots and submit them to Manhattan short Film Festival.

Because the films are short films, there aren't any trailers or previews. You can read an interview and synopsis of each film on the Manhattan Short Film Festival website.

The winners will be announced October 3rd on the Manhattan Short Film Festival website and right here on Palouse On The House!

SEB Movie: MacGruber

SEB presents:

MacGruber

Sept. 24th-26th

CUB Auditorium

Fri/Sat 6pm & 9pm

Sunday 4pm & 7pm

With a great cast (Will Forte, Val Kilmer, Kristen Wiig, and Ryan Philippe to name a few) and a plot based off an SNL skit, this movie should provide enough laughs to last the weekend. MacGruber (Will Forte) is called to action after a nuclear warhead falls into the hands of his arch nemesis Dieter Von Cunth (Val Kilmer). Using his own unusual tactics -and leaving a path of destruction in his wake- MacGruber and his team of experts work to bring Von Cunth down.

I haven't seen this movie yet, but if it's as awesome as its shorter SNL counterpart then it's totally worth seeing in my book. As usual, it's free for WSU students and $2 for the public. Grab some snack from the vending machines or the dollar store before you go and enjoy a night of laughter and fun.

SEB Movie: Toy Story 3

SEB presents:

Toy Story 3

Sept. 17th-19th

CUB Auditorium

Fri/Sat 6pm & 9pm

Sunday 4pm & 7pm

From the very first adventure Woody and Buzz embarked on the world was captivated by Toy Story. We all grew up with Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the Toy Story gang being our imaginary playmates and toys, as well as our favorite movie characters. It's been 10 years since we last saw Buzz and Woody. 10 years for Andy to grow up -10 years for us to grow up. What will happen to the toys when Andy goes off to college? All about new beginnings -for Andy and the toys- it's something all of us here at WSU can understand.  

Pixar does an amazing job of finishing the story and made sure no toy was left out. Filled to the brim with laughs, there are jokes that continue from the first Toy Story to jokes that are geared toward the adults in the audience. There's also plenty of action and drama as the toys try to figure out their future and get back to Andy. There is definitely something for everyone. A good ending for one of the best stories, I completely recommend for everyone to see it.

 

Free Family Weekend Events!

WSU Family Weekend:

Fun, FREE, Pregame Activities

Saturday, September 11th

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mooberry Track

WSU is going all out for its first Family Weekend! Activites include:

• Have fun with inflatable toys, face painting, and games. 
• Butch will be available for pictures 2:15-3:15 p.m. 
• The WSU Women's Basketball team will be signing autographs  2:30-3:30p.m. 
• You can register online (for free) to enter a contest for Cougar prizes. There will be giveaways throughout the event.

There will be concession stands full of family-friendly food and beverages for people to purchase like mini-hotdogs, Ferdinand's Grabbers, popcorn and Cougar Cheese.

Have a fun and FREE afternoon before heading to the game! Go Cougs!

SEB Movie: Get Him to the Greek

  SEB presents:

Get Him to the Greek

Sept. 10th-12th

CUB Auditorium

Fri/Sat 6pm & 9pm

Sunday 4pm & 7pm

This is an awesome movie if you loved Russell Brand's character Aldous Snow in "Forgetting Sarah Marshall". Get Him to the Greek is about Aaron Green (Jonah Hill) having to get strung out, constantly drunk, rocker Aldus Snow to the Greek Theatre to do a 10 year anniversary show. Of course Aldus wants to do anything and everything except go to the Greek. He thwarts Aaron's efforts every step of the way with his hilarious antics. I thought it was a great movie when I saw it in theaters, though the humor may be for everyone -and it can get a little slow in a couple of areas.

Free Live Music and Fun at City Tailgate Event!

First Down Friday Night

Friday, September 10th

5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Olsen Street

(by Swilly's and Neill Public Library)

Mayor Glen Johnson and Butch rally the crowd at a past First Down Friday.

Join Cougar fans downtown Friday night before the game for free live music, performances by the WSU marching band and WSU cheerleaders, chance to meet the athletes, and prizes! 

During the pep rally, Coach Paul Wulff will give a speech and athletes will sign posters for fans. And don't forget to snap a photo with Butch or with the "voice of the Cougs", Mayor Glen Johnson.  For the younger set, free games and inflatable fun for kids will be provided by WSU Athletic Marketing and Promotions. While there will be plenty of free activities throughout the night, First Down T-shirts  and a BBQ meal will be available for sale.

So start your Cougar Football Weekend early by cheering on the team with the rest of the city! It's fun and it's FREE. Go Cougs!