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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Funny Girl (1968)

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 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!

PlayTime (1967)

This April, our film discussion group will be stumbling, bumbling, and mumbling our way through the classic French comedies of the singular Jacques Tati! An influence on directors ranging from Wes Anderson to David Lynch, Tati's composition-heavy style and Keaton-esque sight gags lent themselves to contrasting studies of flailing modernity that is as politically potent as it is light on its feet.

• Moderator: Laura Paul

• Meeting Time: 6pm

• Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122

• Where to Watch: Available to stream on Kanopy and Criterion, 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!

Trafic (1971)

This April, our film discussion group will be stumbling, bumbling, and mumbling our way through the classic French comedies of the singular Jacques Tati! An influence on directors ranging from Wes Anderson to David Lynch, Tati's composition-heavy style and Keaton-esque sight gags lent themselves to contrasting studies of flailing modernity that is as politically potent as it is light on its feet.

• Moderator: Marcus Baker

• Meeting Time: 6pm

• Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122

• Where to Watch: Available to stream on Criterion, 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!

Mon Oncle (1958)

This April, our film discussion group will be stumbling, bumbling, and mumbling our way through the classic French comedies of the singular Jacques Tati! An influence on directors ranging from Wes Anderson to David Lynch, Tati's composition-heavy style and Keaton-esque sight gags lent themselves to contrasting studies of flailing modernity that is as politically potent as it is light on its feet.

• Moderator: Laura Paul

• Meeting Time: 6pm

• Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122

• Where to Watch: Available to stream on Max and Criterion, 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!

Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953)

This April, our film discussion group will be stumbling, bumbling, and mumbling our way through the classic French comedies of the singular Jacques Tati! An influence on directors ranging from Wes Anderson to David Lynch, Tati's composition-heavy style and Keaton-esque sight gags lent themselves to contrasting studies of flailing modernity that is as politically potent as it is light on its feet.

• Moderator: Laura Paul

• Meeting Time: 6pm

• Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122

• Where to Watch: Available to stream on Kanopy, Max and Criterion, 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!

Knight of Cups (2015)

This March, our Film Discussion Series will be diving into the transcendent, and often times poliarzing, cinema of Terrence Malick. We'll be covering four of his films.

• Moderator: Quentin Lebeau

• Meeting Time: 6pm

• Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122

• Where to Watch: Available to stream on Tubi and Starz, 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.

The Tree of Life (2011)

This March, our Film Discussion Series will be diving into the transcendent, and often times poliarzing, cinema of Terrence Malick. We'll be covering four of his films.

• Moderator: Quentin Lebeau

• Meeting Time: 6pm

• Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122

• Where to Watch: 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.

The Thin Red Line (1998)

This March, our Film Discussion Series will be diving into the transcendent, and often times poliarzing, cinema of Terrence Malick. We'll be covering four of his films.

• Moderator: Quentin Lebeau

• Meeting Time: 6pm

• Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122

• Where to Watch: Streaming on Starz, or 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.

Badlands (1973)

This March, our Film Discussion Series will be diving into the transcendent, and often times poliarzing, cinema of Terrence Malick. We'll be covering four of his films.

• Moderator: Quentin Lebeau

• Meeting Time: 6pm

• Place: 320 16th Ave, Seattle WA 98122

• Where to Watch: 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.

Wings of Desire (1987)

This February, our Film Discussion Series will be diving into the elegiac cinema of German auteur Wim Wenders. We'll be covering four of his films.

• Moderator: Camielle Thomas

• Meeting Time: 6pm

• Place: Capitol Hill Library Meeting Room

• Where to Watch: Available for streaming on Criterion Channel

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. We'll be meeting each week at the Capitol Hill Library at 6pm unless otherwise stated. See you in February!

The American Friend (1977)

This February, our Film Discussion Series will be diving into the elegiac cinema of German auteur Wim Wenders. We'll be covering four of his films.

• Moderator: Camielle Thomas

• Meeting Time: 6pm

• Place: Capitol Hill Library Meeting Room

• Where to Watch: Available for streaming on Criterion Channel

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. We'll be meeting each week at the Capitol Hill Library at 6pm unless otherwise stated. See you in February!

Perfect Days (2023)

This February, our Film Discussion Series will be diving into the elegiac cinema of German auteur Wim Wenders. We'll be covering four of his films.

• Moderator: Camielle Thomas

• Show Time: 7:15 PM

• Place: SIFF Cinema Uptown - first ever “field trip”

• Where to Watch: SIFF Cinema Uptown

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. We'll be meeting each week at the Capitol Hill Library at 6pm unless otherwise stated. See you in February!

Paris, Texas (1984)

This February, our Film Discussion Series will be diving into the elegiac cinema of German auteur Wim Wenders. We'll be covering four of his films, including our first-ever field trip/discussion to see his most recent film, Perfect Days.

• Moderator: Camielle Thomas

• Meeting Time: 6pm

• Place: Capitol Hill Library Meeting Room

• Where to Watch: Available for streaming on Max and Criterion Channel

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. We'll be meeting each week at the Capitol Hill Library at 6pm unless otherwise stated. See you in February!