{"id":8890,"date":"2021-11-02T12:27:29","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T17:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liftoffnews.com\/?p=8890"},"modified":"2021-11-11T21:40:07","modified_gmt":"2021-11-12T03:40:07","slug":"orrs-classic-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liftoffnews.com\/?p=8890","title":{"rendered":"Orr\u2019s Classic October"},"content":{"rendered":"

Screams echo in the hallways. Lights dim in the library. Old school sound effects surround an attentive audience. While criticizing and applauding, the boys watch some of the finest horror films created.<\/span><\/p>\n

Around two years ago, senior AJ Orr received a gift of five classic horror films. Orr became fascinated with the aspects of these older films and decided to share his experience with the school. After Ms. Carrey Reynolds approved his plan, Orr announced he would be showing the classic films every Tuesday and Thursday in the Library. Consequently, some boys were also able to enjoy the movies.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted to be able to watch horror movies after school, and since I don\u2019t have any subscriptions, it was nice,\u201d said Orr. \u201cAlso, for Halloween I wanted to watch the classics. To do it with other people was fun.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Orr first took his idea to Ms. Reynolds. \u201cI knew there needed to be space for any people who wanted to show up,\u201d said Orr. \u201cWe had about six people show up regularly, so it worked pretty well.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Ms. Reynolds said, \u201cAs the head of the drama club, I was kind of embarrassed we hadn\u2019t thought about it. It is such a fun way to experience film, and the timing was perfect.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

With Ms. Reynolds approval, Orr put his plan in motion. \u201cI really appreciate the way Orr saw things through,\u201d said Ms. Reynolds. \u201cHe shows up prepared for each movie. For me, that was really gratifying and rewarding to see.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Each movie was chosen specifically for its day. \u201cI already had a collection of five classic horror movies, so I then picked three more of my favorites,\u201d said Orr. The class officers then announced the time and location of each movie over morning announcements for any boys interested.<\/span><\/p>\n

Orr enjoys most all horror movies and has a special interest in how the genre has changed. \u201cI like to see the evolution of movies over time,\u201d he said. \u201cI like to see how things were.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For Orr, movies are works of art. He picks them apart and interprets each part. By watching the classics with others, Orr understands the movies better. He said, \u201cI see other people’s opinions. Ms. Reynolds, for instance, pointed out that I look at movies the way she looks as plays: I see the minor details in them. I notice when the camera moves, there is a jump cut, or when they [the producers] don\u2019t fill in silence. I see where flaws are that could be changed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Ms. Reynold\u2019s also appreciated the classic films. \u201cI hate to admit that I\u2019ve already seen all the movies as a kid,\u201d she said. \u201cBut, I kind of liked revisiting the movies and seeing how far we\u2019ve come. I also remember how terrifying they were when I was a kid. Now, it\u2019s funny to watch how silly they are.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the boys who took advantage of Orr\u2019s movies is junior Phillip Zawislak. \u201cI missed the first few, but I showed up to any I could,\u201d said Zawislak. \u201cI liked watching the classics, especially <\/span>The Invisible Man<\/span><\/i> because it is honestly a comedic movie now. I had a good time sitting in the library eating popcorn while watching the movies after school.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Ms. Reynolds also had positive experience with the movies. \u201cI loved watching the boys, most of whom are interested in film, react to the old movies. I also like to help provide them with snacks and a place to watch their movies after school.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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