I work for a magazine that runs monthly film screenings, and it's genuinely exciting to get to know our regulars, learn what they think about the movies, and to realise just how many people are willing to spend time with the weird and wonderful films we screen (Armenian arthouse! Chilean surrealism!). Most of the time I prefer going to the movies alone, but it's a real pleasure to be in a cinema with people you know, all cheering or gasping at what's on screen.
Love this idea. While I’m an AMC guy due to convenience, I also have a local indie theater I go to every once in a while (when I saw The Holdovers there, it felt like such an experience because of the aesthetics of that old theater too!) I’d love to make that the spot for something like this!
Yeah I often hop over to a chain if it feels like the movie wants the biggest screen possible/best sound, but the audiences at Indie theaters are often much more respectful (at least around here) so that’s a plus, and it feels good to support an independent spot when hosting a group like this. Let me know if you give it a try!
I do one via my house but ours is basically a white elephant move night.
A member of the group gets to pick a film they wish others have ( but probably haven’t!) and they have to give a short defense on why they chose it.
I have found so many new films I would t care for had I not invited other people to let me be a captive audience for their opinions. Also it’s super fun!
I love this. I hope this becomes a more routine thing. I just started a film club on here: https://substack.com/home/post/p-188742017 This has made me determined to give it an offline place to exist to.
I work for a magazine that runs monthly film screenings, and it's genuinely exciting to get to know our regulars, learn what they think about the movies, and to realise just how many people are willing to spend time with the weird and wonderful films we screen (Armenian arthouse! Chilean surrealism!). Most of the time I prefer going to the movies alone, but it's a real pleasure to be in a cinema with people you know, all cheering or gasping at what's on screen.
Starting mine next weekend! Beginning with some lighter fare by taking in Hoppers, excited to see where it goes from there!
Maybe I should do Hoppers to help folks recover from The Secret Agent this month! Let me know how it goes!
Oh man, it feels like it took me a month to come down from The Secret Agent so I understand that big time. Hoppers might be a good call 😂
Love this idea. While I’m an AMC guy due to convenience, I also have a local indie theater I go to every once in a while (when I saw The Holdovers there, it felt like such an experience because of the aesthetics of that old theater too!) I’d love to make that the spot for something like this!
Yeah I often hop over to a chain if it feels like the movie wants the biggest screen possible/best sound, but the audiences at Indie theaters are often much more respectful (at least around here) so that’s a plus, and it feels good to support an independent spot when hosting a group like this. Let me know if you give it a try!
I do one via my house but ours is basically a white elephant move night.
A member of the group gets to pick a film they wish others have ( but probably haven’t!) and they have to give a short defense on why they chose it.
I have found so many new films I would t care for had I not invited other people to let me be a captive audience for their opinions. Also it’s super fun!
There are a number of Meetups in the Bay Area that do this.
Thanks Thomas. I already attend my local theatre quite a lot, you inspired me to start this. Will text a few friends today and see where this goes!
People have been saying!
I love this. I hope this becomes a more routine thing. I just started a film club on here: https://substack.com/home/post/p-188742017 This has made me determined to give it an offline place to exist to.
I love this idea! Very inspiring indeed. A wonderful way to create connection and community!