SFS Discussion #44
Bernie (2011)
We're excited to kick off a new series this month on Richard Linklater. Here are the details:
Moderator: Ben Johnson
Meeting Time: 6pm
Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
Where to Watch: Bernie can be streamed on Amazon Prime, Kanopy, Criterion Channel, and Tubi or rented via Amazon, Apple, and Google.
As always, we encourage all of you to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film. If something strikes you or grabs you, jot it down and let's talk about it! We're all here to improve our understanding of film so don't be afraid to chime in.
Locals Only - #10
What
Locals Only is a theatrical presentation of short films from Seattle-area independent filmmakers. Each month, we curate an intimate lineup of high-quality cinema from a variety of genres to showcase for a community of filmmakers and film lovers. Screenings include in-depth Q&As with filmmakers, as well as the opportunity to engage with a wide cross-section of the Seattle film community.
Where
18th and Union
1406 18th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98122
When
Wednesday, September 25th / 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Doors open at 7:00pm
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased at 18thandUnion.org
Films
Afters 🍻
After the screenings, SFS and the filmmakers will stay at 18th and Union to talk and have drinks! Around 9:30PM - 10PM we’ll head over to Neighbor Lady Public House (1133 24th Ave Unit Q, Seattle, WA 98122) to hang some more.
SFS Discussion #43
Boyhood (2014)
We're excited to kick off a new series this month on Richard Linklater. Here are the details:
Moderator: Patrick Walsh
Meeting Time: 6pm
Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
Where to Watch: Boyhood can be streamed on Kanopy, Criterion Channel, and Mubi or rented via Amazon, Apple, and Google.
As always, we encourage all of you to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film. If something strikes you or grabs you, jot it down and let's talk about it! We're all here to improve our understanding of film so don't be afraid to chime in.
Boyhood (2014) Screening via The Kubrickers
As part of SFS’s upcoming Linklater Retrospective for the Film Discussion Group, we are collaborating with The Kubrickers for an outdoor screening!
They will be playing Boyhood (2014) on Friday, September 6th in honor of its 10th anniversary. Notable for being filmed over the course of 12 years, the film tracks the childhood and adolescence of a boy growing up in Texas. Starring Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Linklater's daughter Lorelei, and Ellar Coltrane as the titular boy.
Anybody is welcome and it will be perfect prep for September 11th’s Film Discussion.
Doors open at 7:00PM
Movie start at 8:15PM
If anyone has questions or needs a ride, please message us in our Discord!
SFS Discussion #42
Dazed and Confused (1993)
We're excited to kick off a new series this month on Richard Linklater. Here are the details:
Moderator: Alexis Thornton
Meeting Time: 6pm
Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
Where to Watch: Dazed and Confused can be rented via Amazon, Apple, and Google.
As always, we encourage all of you to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film. If something strikes you or grabs you, jot it down and let's talk about it! We're all here to improve our understanding of film so don't be afraid to chime in.
Locals Only - #9
What
Locals Only is a theatrical presentation of short films from Seattle-area independent filmmakers. Each month, we curate an intimate lineup of high-quality cinema from a variety of genres to showcase for a community of filmmakers and film lovers. Screenings include in-depth Q&As with filmmakers, as well as the opportunity to engage with a wide cross-section of the Seattle film community.
Where
18th and Union
1406 18th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98122
When
Wednesday, August 28th / 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Doors open at 7:00pm
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased at 18thandUnion.org
Films
Afters 🍻
After the screenings, SFS and the filmmakers will stay at 18th and Union to talk and have drinks! Around 9:30PM - 10PM we’ll head over to Neighbor Lady Public House (1133 24th Ave Unit Q, Seattle, WA 98122) to hang some more.
SFS Discussion #41
SCREWBALL (2018)
We're excited to kick off a new series this month doing a couple Documentary One-Offs. Here are the details:
Moderator: Caity Petterson
Meeting Time: 6pm
Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
Where to Watch: Searching for Sugar Man can be streamed for free on Kanopy, or rented via Amazon, Apple, and Google.
As always, we encourage all of you to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film. If something strikes you or grabs you, jot it down and let's talk about it! We're all here to improve our understanding of film so don't be afraid to chime in.
SFS Discussion #40
SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN (2012)
We're excited to kick off a new series this month doing a couple Documentary One-Offs. Here are the details:
Moderator: Alexis Thornton
Meeting Time: 6pm
Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
Where to Watch: Searching for Sugar Man can be rented via Amazon, Apple, and Google.
As always, we encourage all of you to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film. If something strikes you or grabs you, jot it down and let's talk about it! We're all here to improve our understanding of film so don't be afraid to chime in.
SFS Discussion #39
HARLAN COUNTY USA (1976)
We're excited to kick off a new series this month doing a couple Documentary One-Offs. This week we'll be covering Barbara Kopple's 1976 labor doc Harlan County USA. Here are the details:
Moderator: Marcus Baker
Meeting Time: 6pm
Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
Where to Watch: Harlan County USA is available to stream on MAX and The Criterion Channel. It can also be rented via Amazon, Apple, and Google.
As always, we encourage all of you to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film. If something strikes you or grabs you, jot it down and let's talk about it! We're all here to improve our understanding of film so don't be afraid to chime in.
Locals Only - #8
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What
Locals Only is a theatrical presentation of short films from Seattle-area independent filmmakers. Each month, we curate an intimate lineup of high-quality cinema from a variety of genres to showcase for a community of filmmakers and film lovers. Screenings include in-depth Q&As with filmmakers, as well as the opportunity to engage with a wide cross-section of the Seattle film community.
Where
18th and Union
1406 18th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98122
When
Wednesday, July 31st / 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Doors open at 7:00pm
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased at 18thandUnion.org
Films
Afters 🍻
After the event ends, SFS and the filmmakers will stay at 18th and Union to talk and have drinks!
SFS Discussion #38
CHINATOWN (1974)
This July we’ll be covering The Influences of CHINATOWN (1974)
CHINATOWN (1974) is an American neo-noir mystery directed by Roman Polanski from a screenplay by Robert Towne starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. Widely lauded as one of the greatest films of all time, the film focuses on a series of disputes over water rights in Los Angeles and features a multi-layered story that is part mystery and part psychological drama. It was nominated for 11 Academy Awards upon release, winning Best Original Screenplay for Towne. It is frequently cited as among the most influential films ever made.
Moderator: Alexis Thornton
Meeting Time: 6pm
Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
Where to Watch: the film is available to stream for free on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Paramount+, and for rental on Amazon, Apple, and Google.
These are energetic, film-school style discussions where the goal is simply to gain a better understanding of the film itself. Feel free to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film- and you're still welcome to join even if you haven't seen the film. See you there!
SFS Discussion #37
THE BIG SLEEP (1946)
+ WHEN ANGELS FALL (1959, Short)
This July we’ll be covering The Influences of CHINATOWN (1974)
CHINATOWN (1974) is an American neo-noir mystery directed by Roman Polanski from a screenplay by Robert Towne starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. Widely lauded as one of the greatest films of all time, the film focuses on a series of disputes over water rights in Los Angeles and features a multi-layered story that is part mystery and part psychological drama. It was nominated for 11 Academy Awards upon release, winning Best Original Screenplay for Towne. It is frequently cited as among the most influential films ever made.
Moderator: Alexis Thornton
Meeting Time: 6pm
Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
Where to Watch: THE BIG SLEEP (1946) is available for rental on Amazon, Apple, and Google. WHEN ANGELS FALL (1959) can be found on YouTube
These are energetic, film-school style discussions where the goal is simply to gain a better understanding of the film itself. Feel free to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film- and you're still welcome to join even if you haven't seen the film. See you there!
SFS Discussion #36
HAMLET (1948)
+ TWO MEN AND A WARDROBE (1958, Short)
This July we’ll be covering The Influences of CHINATOWN (1974)
CHINATOWN (1974) is an American neo-noir mystery directed by Roman Polanski from a screenplay by Robert Towne starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. Widely lauded as one of the greatest films of all time, the film focuses on a series of disputes over water rights in Los Angeles and features a multi-layered story that is part mystery and part psychological drama. It was nominated for 11 Academy Awards upon release, winning Best Original Screenplay for Towne. It is frequently cited as among the most influential films ever made.
Moderator: Alexis Thornton
Meeting Time: 6pm
Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
Where to Watch: HAMLET (1948) is available to stream for free on Amazon Prime, Criterion Channel, Max and Tubi and for rental on Amazon, Apple, and Google. TWO MEN AND A WARDROBE (1958) can be found on YouTube
These are energetic, film-school style discussions where the goal is simply to gain a better understanding of the film itself. Feel free to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film- and you're still welcome to join even if you haven't seen the film. See you there!
SFS Discussion #35
Odd Man Out (1947)
This July we’ll be covering The Influences of CHINATOWN (1974)
CHINATOWN (1974) is an American neo-noir mystery directed by Roman Polanski from a screenplay by Robert Towne starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. Widely lauded as one of the greatest films of all time, the film focuses on a series of disputes over water rights in Los Angeles and features a multi-layered story that is part mystery and part psychological drama. It was nominated for 11 Academy Awards upon release, winning Best Original Screenplay for Towne. It is frequently cited as among the most influential films ever made.
Moderator: Alexis Thornton
Meeting Time: 6pm
Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
Where to Watch: the film is available to stream for free on Amazon Prime, Criterion Channel, Max and Tubi and for rental on Amazon, Apple, and Google.
These are energetic, film-school style discussions where the goal is simply to gain a better understanding of the film itself. Feel free to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film- and you're still welcome to join even if you haven't seen the film. See you there!
Locals Only - #7
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What
Locals Only is a theatrical presentation of short films from Seattle-area independent filmmakers. Each month, we curate an intimate lineup of high-quality cinema from a variety of genres to showcase for a community of filmmakers and film lovers. Screenings include in-depth Q&As with filmmakers, as well as the opportunity to engage with a wide cross-section of the Seattle film community.
Where
18th and Union
1406 18th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98122
When
Wednesday, June 26 / 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Doors open at 7:30pm
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased at 18thandUnion.org
Films
Afters 🍻
After the event ends, SFS and the filmmakers will stay at 18th and Union to talk and have drinks!
SFS Discussion #34
Tangerine (2015)
This June we’ll be covering the THE DUPLASS BROTHERS.
Mark and Jay Duplass are a filmmaking duo that founded the production company, “Duplass Brothers Productions”. Through this company they wrote, produced, directed and starred in a collection of independent short films and features, starting in 1996.
They first gained major recognition when they released THE PUFFY CHAIR (2005) at the Sundance Film Festival. From there they continued to create and release projects, becoming major components of the late-2000's + early-2010's mumblecore and independent film movements. They are now the producers behind over 65+ feature and short films.
Moderator: John Perkins
Meeting Time: 6pm
Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
Where to Watch: the film is available to stream for free on Pluto TV and Tubi and for rental on Amazon, Apple, and Google.
These are energetic, film-school style discussions where the goal is simply to gain a better understanding of the film itself. Feel free to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film- and you're still welcome to join even if you haven't seen the film. See you there!
SFS Discussion #33
Jeff Who Lives at Home (2011)
This June we’ll be covering the THE DUPLASS BROTHERS.
Mark and Jay Duplass are a filmmaking duo that founded the production company, “Duplass Brothers Productions”. Through this company they wrote, produced, directed and starred in a collection of independent short films and features, starting in 1996.
They first gained major recognition when they released THE PUFFY CHAIR (2005) at the Sundance Film Festival. From there they continued to create and release projects, becoming major components of the late-2000's + early-2010's mumblecore and independent film movements. They are now the producers behind over 65+ feature and short films.
Moderator: John Perkins
Meeting Time: 6pm
Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
Where to Watch: the film is available to stream for free on Pluto TV and for rental on Amazon, Apple, and Google.
These are energetic, film-school style discussions where the goal is simply to gain a better understanding of the film itself. Feel free to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film- and you're still welcome to join even if you haven't seen the film. See you there!
SFS Discussion #32
Scrapple (2004, Short) &
Do-Deca-Pentathlon (2012)
This June we’ll be covering the THE DUPLASS BROTHERS. This week we’ll be discussing one of their shorts and one of their features.
Mark and Jay Duplass are a filmmaking duo that founded the production company, “Duplass Brothers Productions”. Through this company they wrote, produced, directed and starred in a collection of independent short films and features, starting in 1996.
They first gained major recognition when they released THE PUFFY CHAIR (2005) at the Sundance Film Festival. From there they continued to create and release projects, becoming major components of the late-2000's + early-2010's mumblecore and independent film movements. They are now the producers behind over 65+ feature and short films.
Moderator: John Perkins
Meeting Time: 6pm
Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
Where to Watch:
Scrapple (2004) is available to stream on YouTube.
Do-Deca-Pentathlon (2012) is available for rental on Amazon, Apple, and Google.
These are energetic, film-school style discussions where the goal is simply to gain a better understanding of the film itself. Feel free to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film- and you're still welcome to join even if you haven't seen the film. See you there!
SFS Discussion #31
This is John (2003, Short) &
The Puffy Chair (2005)
This June we’ll be covering the THE DUPLASS BROTHERS. This week we’ll be discussing one of their shorts and one of their features.
Mark and Jay Duplass are a filmmaking duo that founded the production company, “Duplass Brothers Productions”. Through this company they wrote, produced, directed and starred in a collection of independent short films and features, starting in 1996.
They first gained major recognition when they released THE PUFFY CHAIR (2005) at the Sundance Film Festival. From there they continued to create and release projects, becoming major components of the late-2000's + early-2010's mumblecore and independent film movements. They are now the producers behind over 65+ feature and short films.
Moderator: John Perkins
Meeting Time: 6pm
Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
Where to Watch:
This is John (2003) is available to stream on YouTube.
The Puffy Chair (2005) is available to stream free on Freevee and for rental on Amazon, Apple, and Google.
These are energetic, film-school style discussions where the goal is simply to gain a better understanding of the film itself. Feel free to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film- and you're still welcome to join even if you haven't seen the film. See you there!
SFS Discussion #30
In the Heights (2021)
This May we’ll covering the theme of STAGE TO SCREEN: THE CIRCLE OF LIFE.
Film has maintained a symbiotic relationship with theatre since the inception of the medium. With the advent of sound in the 1930’s, a new avenue for this relationship was born: The Movie Musical. From its peak in the golden age of Hollywood to its Modern counterparts, this series will explore the way film and theatre inform and influence each other. What are the similarities, what are the differences, and how can we continue to grow and discover the possibilities of our storytelling capabilities together?
Moderator: Caity Petterson
Meeting Time: 6pm
Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
Where to Watch: Available to stream on Max, and available for rental on Amazon, Apple, and Google.
These are energetic, film-school style discussions where the goal is simply to gain a better understanding of the film itself. Feel free to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film- and you're still welcome to join even if you haven't seen the film. See you there!
Locals Only - #6
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What
Locals Only is a theatrical presentation of short films from Seattle-area independent filmmakers. Each month, we curate an intimate lineup of high-quality cinema from a variety of genres to showcase for a community of filmmakers and film lovers. Screenings include in-depth Q&As with filmmakers, as well as the opportunity to engage with a wide cross-section of the Seattle film community.
Where
SIFF Film Center
167 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109
When
Tuesday, May 28th / 7:45pm - 9:30pm
Doors open at 7:30pm
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased on siff.net
Films
Afters 🍻
After the event ends, SFS and the filmmakers will head to a nearby bar and the audience is welcome to join. This month we’ll be at:
Streamline Tavern
174 Roy St, Seattle, WA 98109
SFS Discussion #29
Mamma Mia! (2008)
This May we’ll covering the theme of STAGE TO SCREEN: THE CIRCLE OF LIFE.
Film has maintained a symbiotic relationship with theatre since the inception of the medium. With the advent of sound in the 1930’s, a new avenue for this relationship was born: The Movie Musical. From its peak in the golden age of Hollywood to its Modern counterparts, this series will explore the way film and theatre inform and influence each other. What are the similarities, what are the differences, and how can we continue to grow and discover the possibilities of our storytelling capabilities together?
Moderator: Caity Petterson
Meeting Time: 6pm
Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
Where to Watch: Available to stream on Netflix, and available for rental on Amazon, Apple, and Google.
These are energetic, film-school style discussions where the goal is simply to gain a better understanding of the film itself. Feel free to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film- and you're still welcome to join even if you haven't seen the film. See you there!
SFS Discussion #28
The Lion King (1994)
This May we’ll covering the theme of STAGE TO SCREEN: THE CIRCLE OF LIFE.
Film has maintained a symbiotic relationship with theatre since the inception of the medium. With the advent of sound in the 1930’s, a new avenue for this relationship was born: The Movie Musical. From its peak in the golden age of Hollywood to its Modern counterparts, this series will explore the way film and theatre inform and influence each other. What are the similarities, what are the differences, and how can we continue to grow and discover the possibilities of our storytelling capabilities together?
Moderator: Caity Petterson
Meeting Time: 6pm
Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
Where to Watch: Available to stream on Disney+, and available for rental on Amazon, Apple, and Google.
These are energetic, film-school style discussions where the goal is simply to gain a better understanding of the film itself. Feel free to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film- and you're still welcome to join even if you haven't seen the film. See you there!
SFS Discussion #27
West Side Story (1961)
This May we’ll covering the theme of STAGE TO SCREEN: THE CIRCLE OF LIFE.
Film has maintained a symbiotic relationship with theatre since the inception of the medium. With the advent of sound in the 1930’s, a new avenue for this relationship was born: The Movie Musical. From its peak in the golden age of Hollywood to its Modern counterparts, this series will explore the way film and theatre inform and influence each other. What are the similarities, what are the differences, and how can we continue to grow and discover the possibilities of our storytelling capabilities together?
Moderator: Caity Petterson
Meeting Time: 6pm
Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
Where to Watch: Available to stream on Amazon Prime and Tubi, and available for rental on Amazon, Apple, and Google.
These are energetic, film-school style discussions where the goal is simply to gain a better understanding of the film itself. Feel free to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film- and you're still welcome to join even if you haven't seen the film. See you there!