Analyzing films can be intimidating for some. Beyond the film's basic entertainment value lies a web of intricate undertones, foreshadows and deep societal reflections.

For Wells College psychology students the task of analyzing several films this semester may be exciting, difficult and enlightening.

The Wells College Psychology Department will be hosting several movie nights this semester, encouraging students and the public to make their interpretations and conclusions on films depicting a variety of diverse human conditions, cognitions and behaviors in relation to the neuroscience in psychology theme the Introduction to Psychology class is dealing with in the classroom.

The class members are divided into groups and are responsible for promoting the film to the public and on campus. Their public relations work includes, for many, placing posters on campus and launching a Facebook page for the event.

After the film, the groups will host a discussion group Monday, Feb. 11, where they will develop a program and a synopsis of the film.

This week's film, “Awakenings,” a 1990s movie addressing Parkinson's Disease and its symptoms, will be shown at 5 p.m. Monday, in the Cleveland Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public as part of the Psychology in film series. The series will include a brief introduction to each film, free pizza and panel discussion led by faculty and students at the conclusion of each showing.

Later screening will include: “Memento” on March 3, “The Hours” on March 31 and “One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest” on April 28.

If you go

What: Psychology in Film series, featuring “Awakenings”

When: 5 p.m., Monday, Feb. 11

Where: Cleveland Auditorium, Wells College

Cost: Free

For details: Call 364-3496