ROPE (1948)

This April, our film discussion group will be covering five feature films that use every nook and cranny of a single space to tell carefully crafted tales.

• Moderator: Alexis Thornton

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/W5yZBgEYUR)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Rope is available for rental on Amazon, Google or Apple TV.

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.

FRANCES HA (2012)

This March, our Film Discussion Group is focusing on Greta Gerwig: Actor to Director.

• Moderator: Alexis Thornton

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/W5yZBgEYUR)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Frances Ha is available to stream on Kanopy, Mubi, Criterion, and AMC+, and for rental on Amazon, Google or Apple TV.

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.

NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS (2008)

This March, our Film Discussion Group is focusing on Greta Gerwig: Actor to Director.

• Moderator: Tyler James

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/W5yZBgEYUR)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Nights and Weekends is available to stream on AMC+ and for rental on Amazon, Google or Apple TV.

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.

YEAST (2008)

This March, our Film Discussion Group is focusing on Greta Gerwig: Actor to Director.

• Moderator: Marcus Baker

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/W5yZBgEYUR)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Yeast is only available to stream on The Internet Archive.

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.

HANNAH TAKES THE STAIRS (2007)

This March, our Film Discussion Group is focusing on Greta Gerwig: Actor to Director.

• Moderator: Alan Ren

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/W5yZBgEYUR)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Hannah Takes the Stairs is available to stream on AMC+ or for rental on Amazon, Google, and Apple TV+ .

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.

PALM SPRINGS (2020)

This February, our Film Discussion Group is exploring Time Loops in movies.

• Moderator: Alexis Thornton

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/W5yZBgEYUR)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Palm Springs is only available to stream on Hulu.

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.

EDGE OF TOMORROW (2014)

This February, our Film Discussion Group is exploring Time Loops in movies.

• Moderator: Marcus Baker

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/W5yZBgEYUR)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Edge of Tomorrow is available to stream on Prime Video and Plex. It is also available for rent on 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.

SOURCE CODE (2011)

This February, our Film Discussion Group is exploring Time Loops in movies.

• Moderator: Marcus Baker

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/qvRpRwQs)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Source Code is available for streaming on Peacock. It is also available for rent on 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.

GROUNDHOG DAY (1993)

This February, our Film Discussion Group is exploring Time Loops in movies.

• Moderator: Alexis Thornton

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/qvRpRwQs)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Groundhog Day is available for streaming on Philo. It is also available for rent on 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.

FIRST REFORMED (2017)

This January, our Film Discussion Group is exploring four films from Paul Schrader, in a series titled: PAUL SCHRADER presents THE END OF THE WORLD.

• Moderator: Tommy Meisel

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/aFVVvcG8Tq)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: First Reformed is available for rental on 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.

MISHIMA: A LIFE IN FOUR CHAPTERS (1985)

This January, our Film Discussion Group is exploring four films from Paul Schrader, in a series titled: PAUL SCHRADER presents THE END OF THE WORLD.

• Moderator: Tommy Meisel

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/aFVVvcG8Tq)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is available to stream on Criterion Channel and is available for rental on 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.

AMERICAN GIGOLO (1980)

This January, our Film Discussion Group is exploring four films from Paul Schrader, in a series titled: PAUL SCHRADER presents THE END OF THE WORLD.

• Moderator: Tommy Meisel

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/aFVVvcG8Tq)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: American Gigolo is available to stream on Paramount+ and is available for rental on 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.

BLUE COLLAR (1978)

This January, our Film Discussion Group is exploring four films from Paul Schrader, in a series titled: PAUL SCHRADER presents THE END OF THE WORLD.

• Moderator: Tommy Meisel

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/aFVVvcG8Tq)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Blue Collar is available for rental on 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.

THE GOODBYE GIRL (1977)

This November, our Film Discussion Group is exploring the film adaptations of Neil Simon!

Neil Simon was an American playwright, screenwriter and author. After getting his start in the early days of television, Simon went on to write more than 30 plays and nearly the same number of movie screenplays, mostly film adaptations of his plays. His style ranged from farce to romantic comedy to more serious dramatic comedy. In 1966, he had four successful productions running on Broadway at the same time and, in 1983, he became the only living playwright to have a New York theatre, the Neil Simon Theatre, named in his honor. He won and was nominated for numerous awards including winning three Tony awards and four Academy Award nominations. His list of notable works includes Brighton Beach Memoirs, Biloxi Blues, Come Blow Your Horn, Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple, Lost in Yonkers, and The Goodbye Girl.

• Moderator: Harlie Sullivan

• Meeting Time: 7pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/KqJt9khb)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the odd scheduling of this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in January.

• Where to Watch: The Odd Couple is available to stream for free on Tubi and available for rental on 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.

THE ODD COUPLE (1968)

This November, our Film Discussion Group is exploring the film adaptations of Neil Simon!

Neil Simon was an American playwright, screenwriter and author. After getting his start in the early days of television, Simon went on to write more than 30 plays and nearly the same number of movie screenplays, mostly film adaptations of his plays. His style ranged from farce to romantic comedy to more serious dramatic comedy. In 1966, he had four successful productions running on Broadway at the same time and, in 1983, he became the only living playwright to have a New York theatre, the Neil Simon Theatre, named in his honor. He won and was nominated for numerous awards including winning three Tony awards and four Academy Award nominations. His list of notable works includes Brighton Beach Memoirs, Biloxi Blues, Come Blow Your Horn, Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple, Lost in Yonkers, and The Goodbye Girl.

• Moderator: Marcus Baker

• Meeting Time: 7pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/KqJt9khb)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the odd scheduling of this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in January.

• Where to Watch: The Odd Couple is available to stream for free on Pluto TV and available for rental on 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.

BAREFOOT IN THE PARK (1967)

This November, our Film Discussion Group is exploring the film adaptations of Neil Simon!

Neil Simon was an American playwright, screenwriter and author. After getting his start in the early days of television, Simon went on to write more than 30 plays and nearly the same number of movie screenplays, mostly film adaptations of his plays. His style ranged from farce to romantic comedy to more serious dramatic comedy. In 1966, he had four successful productions running on Broadway at the same time and, in 1983, he became the only living playwright to have a New York theatre, the Neil Simon Theatre, named in his honor. He won and was nominated for numerous awards including winning three Tony awards and four Academy Award nominations. His list of notable works includes Brighton Beach Memoirs, Biloxi Blues, Come Blow Your Horn, Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple, Lost in Yonkers, and The Goodbye Girl.

• Moderator: John Perkins

• Meeting Time: 7pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/KqJt9khb)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the odd scheduling of this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in January.

• Where to Watch: Barefoot in the Park is available for rental on 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.

Phantom Thread (2017)

This October, our Film Discussion Group is taking a trip to the San Fernando Valley (with a stop-offs in London and Hawaii) for one of modern cinema’s most influential living directors. PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON: DUOS will explore the director’s work through four of his films, each centering on the give and take of two primary characters:

• Moderator: Marcus Baker

• Meeting Time: 7pm 

• Place: Seattle Film Institute | 3210 16th Ave W Seattle, WA 98119

• Where to Watch: Phantom Thread is available to stream on Netflix. It's also available for rental on 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.

The Master (2012)

This October, our Film Discussion Group is taking a trip to the San Fernando Valley (with a stop-offs in London and Hawaii) for one of modern cinema’s most influential living directors. PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON: DUOS will explore the director’s work through four of his films, each centering on the give and take of two primary characters:

• Moderator: Marcus Baker

• Meeting Time: 7pm 

• Place: Seattle Film Institute | 3210 16th Ave W Seattle, WA 98119

• Where to Watch: The Master is available to stream on Peacock. It's also available for rental on 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.

There Will Be Blood (2007)

This October, our Film Discussion Group is taking a trip to the San Fernando Valley (with a stop-offs in London and Hawaii) for one of modern cinema’s most influential living directors. PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON: DUOS will explore the director’s work through four of his films, each centering on the give and take of two primary characters:

• Moderator: Marcus Baker

• Meeting Time: 7pm 

• Place: Seattle Film Institute | 3210 16th Ave W Seattle, WA 98119

• Where to Watch: There Will Be Blood is available to stream on The Criterion Channel and Paramount+. It's also available for rental on 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.

Punch-Drunk Love (2002)

This October, our Film Discussion Group is taking a trip to the San Fernando Valley (with a stop-offs in London and Hawaii) for one of modern cinema’s most influential living directors. PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON: DUOS will explore the director’s work through four of his films, each centering on the give and take of two primary characters:

• Moderator: Marcus Baker

• Meeting Time: 7pm 

• Place: Seattle Film Institute | 3210 16th Ave W Seattle, WA 98119

• Where to Watch: Punch Drunk Love is available to stream on The Criterion Channel. It's also available for rental on 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.

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.

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!