Aspects of Mildred Pierce

A screening of the film noir classic “Mildred Pierce,” preceded by short talks. Prof. William Uricchio will discuss the evolution from book (1941) to movie (1945). Prof. Edward Turk will speak on Joan Crawford and queer spectatorship. Screening will be followed by discussion and, of course, pie. Though not required, reading the novel Mildred Pierce by James M. Cain is recommended.