Dryden Theatre celebrates 30th anniversary of Animal House with screening of classic comedy Saturday, Nov. 29

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Grab a toga and prepare to laugh with the 30th anniversary celebration screening of the classic comedy National Lampoon's Animal House at 8 p.m. Saturday Nov. 29, in the Dryden Theatre at George Eastman House.

College life and film comedy have never looked the same since the release of this movie milestone. Bluto (John Belushi) leads his Delta House fraternity brothers in an all-out war on rival Omega House, Dean Wormer, and good taste in general. Animal House is not only one of the most influential movies ever made, but one of the funniest.

This parody of college life in the 1960s has spawned many imitations but none that could match the fresh-faced talent and bad-taste humor of this box-office hit. Animal House also stars Karen Allen, Peter Riegert, Tom Hulce, Tim Matheson, and Verna Bloom, plus Kevin Bacon in his first credited role.

The 1978 film was directed by John Landis, a George Eastman Honorary Scholar. When the film was released, Roger Ebert (also a George Eastman Honorary Scholar) called Animal House "the funniest comedy since Mel Brooks made The Producers."

"What's not to love about this movie?" said Brian McKay from e-filmcritic.com. "It's got frat parties, beer, good music...and John Belushi dressed as a pirate."

Admission to Animal House is $7 general admission and $5 members and students. For more information visit dryden.eastmanhouse.org or call (585) 271-3361. The Dryden Theatre at George Eastman House is located at 900 East Ave., Rochester.

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