Film Clubs For Men

Taking the Mask Off: Thursday Night Men’s Group

Taking the Mask Off: Thursday Night Men’s Group We are a group of men that meet regularly to build deeper connection, personal growth, accountability, and integrity. If you’re looking for more than surface-level conversations and want a place to connect with other men while learning more about yourself, this might be the group for you. This is a place where all of you is welcome, the parts of your life that are going well and the parts that aren’t. You can bring your wins, struggles, anger, fear, grief, the questions you have, relationships, leadership, or your desire for greater mission and purpose in life, or whatever is showing up. Our meetings include a short opening, a few discussion rounds, and an opportunity to experience some of the tools we use in men’s work. You can participate as much or as little as you choose. You do not need any previous experience with men’s groups or personal development. This is not therapy, and you do not need to be in some sort of crisis to attend. Some men come because something in their life needs to change. Others are doing well and are looking for more mission and purpose, connection, accountability, self-discovery, and growth. All men 18 and older are welcome. Participation is voluntary, and confidentiality is paramount. This is a structured group so punctuality important. Please RSVP or if you have questions CONTACT: Preston Moore 979-255-3057 (call or text) preston@kprestonmoore.com

Oscar Watch: LA BOLA NEGRA at the Gateway Film Center!

Join us for an Oscar Watch event as we get together to see this year’s winner of the Toronto Film Festival, LA BOLA NEGRA! This Spanish-language war-drama-romance tells the story of three men whose lives are intimately connected through desire, pain and inheritance, across three different eras -- 1932, 1937, and 2017. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film tells the story of three men whose lives are intimately connected through desire, pain and inheritance, across three different eras -- 1932, 1937, and 2017.The film is directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi and stars Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Milo Quifes, Lola Dueñas, Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBVxKt0gKDY BUZZ & ACCLAIM: LA BOLA NEGRA has already had quite a run through the festival circuit and promises to be something special! Javier Ambrossi won Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival and the film itself won the Audience Awards at the Toronto, Sydney and San Sebastian International Film Festivals! It is earning an excellent 88% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which says: “An intergenerational epic bathed in striking imagery and vibrant music, La Bola Negra is a sensorial feast that movingly testifies to the perseverance of queer identity throughout history.” Others call it a "grandiose historical epic" and “one of those rare films that feels both old and new.” La Bola Negra is expected to be a heavy awards contender and a likely Best Picture / Best International Film nominee! A NOT-SO-DREADED NETFLIX RELEASE: Netflix is usually my arch-nemesis this time of year, often buying up some of the year’s best films, and giving them a very limited one-or-two week theatrical release before sending them to the streaming service. But, this time, Netflix is giving LA BOLA NEGRA their first-ever full theatrical release in theaters! So, we’ll support the effort and as an added bonus, see what should be a really great film the way it was mean to be seen – in theaters! PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 2:30pm showing and we’ll meet in the upstairs lobby between 2:10 and 2:20pm! Advance ticket purchase via the GFC website is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below! A longer film, so we’ll make this one a movie-only event. ' Should be a good one, Dan

Days of Heaven

This 1978 cinematographic gem won Terrence Malick a Best Director award at Cannes and was named among the best American films by a 2015 BBC poll. Scored by Ennio Morricone, starring Richard Gere, Sam Shepard and Brooke Adams, it tells the story of Bill and Abby, lovers who travel to Texas in the early 1900's in order to trick a wealthy grain farmer into making their fortune. Bring lots of tissues....

Thanksgiving Weekend: I PLAY ROCKY at the Drexel Theatre + Rusty Bucket!

Join us for a Thanksgiving Weekend event as we kick off the holiday season with the crowd-pleasing biographical drama, I PLAY ROCKY! The film is directed by Peter Farrelly and follows the legendary true story about the development and production of the 1976 Best Picture winning film Rocky! Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film tells the legendary true story of Sylvester Stallone, then a failing actor, as he writes the ultimate underdog story but must fight for his chance to play the role of a lifetime - Rocky Balboa. The film is directed by Peter Farrelly and stars Anthony Ippolito as Sylvester Stallone, alongside AnnaSophia Robb, Toby Kebbell, P. J. Byrne, Jay Duplass, Tracy Letts and Matt Dillon. TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_g_Ut0jO-0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_g_Ut0jO-0) BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered at this year’s Toronto Film Festival where critics call it, “a cleverly crafted crowd-pleaser” that “captures that hopeful positivity and ingenuity that made Rocky the iconic movie it is.” Others call it a “witty, funny and breezy biopic” that’s “enormously entertaining” and filled with “infectious energy” and “emotional warmth!” PLAN: We’ll plan for a pre-show bite at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Arrive at 2pm and we’ll have a section reserved for the group! For the movie, we’ll plan for a 4pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before showtime! Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but let them know you’re with the Movie Group for admission and concession discounts! Exact showtime will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer! Should be a fun Thanksgiving Weekend event and a great way to kick off the holiday season! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

House of Games

House of Games is a 1987 American neo-noir film by David Mamet, his directorial debut. It depicts a battle of wits between a con man (Joe Mantegna) and a psychiatrist (Lindsay Crouse.) The movie is widely available (Library, Kanopy, Roku), This was originally a watch party but changed to our standard format/meeting place.

Only on IMAX:  THE FURTHER MIS-ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTH at Lennox Phoenix! 

Join as we get together to see the comedy-drama from director David Finch, writer Quentin Tarantino and star Brad Pitt: THE FURTHER MIS-ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTH! The film picks up 2 years after Tarantino’s excellent ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD and follows the stuntman turned fixer. Here’s a description, trailer and our plan for this event: THE FURTHER MIS-ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTH: This comedy drama is a standalone sequel and spin-off to Quentin Tarantino’s excellent 2019 film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. In it, Brad Pitt returns to the role that won him an Oscar! The film is set in 1977 Los Angeles and follows former stuntman Cliff Booth, who has become a Hollywood "studio fixer.” It is directed by David Fincher, written by Quentin Tarantino and stars Brad Pitt, Timothy Olyphant, Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Peter Weller and Karren Karagulian. Netflix is releasing it to theaters for just a couple weeks on IMAX only so this will be an IMAX screening! EARLY BUZZ: Quentin Tarantino appeared for a surprise visit to AFI Fest where he introduced the film and showed the first 17-minutes which was met with a wild, enthusiastic and overwhelmingly positive response. The appeal of Tarantino’s dialogue and David Fincher’s direction pairs well for what one reviewer said promises to be “one hell of a good time!” Can't wait! TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN2LSM6gCGI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN2LSM6gCGI) PLAN: Details have already been confirmed for this event and tickets are on sale now! Please purchase your ticket for the 5:45pm showing and we’ll meet in the lobby area at 5:30pm! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below! Should be a good one, Dan

Columbus, OH Open Men’s Group / Intro to Men’s Work

Interested? Contact Preston Moore k.preston.moore@gmail.com 614-300-5989 ———————————— Engaging in men’s work is the new way to forge friendships while being open-minded to personal growth. Many men experience healthier relationships, personally and professionally, by engaging in this work. Open Men’s Group is a container for men to share vulnerably without receiving judgment or feedback. We believe that emotionally mature, powerful, compassionate, and purpose-driven men will help heal some of society’s deepest wounds. We support the powerful brilliance of men and we are willing to look at, and take full responsibility for, the pain we are also capable of creating – and suffering. We care deeply about men, our families, communities, and the planet. Visit ManKind Project USA to discover more. https://mkpusa.org/

Choose Your Movie: EBENEZER vs HOW TO ROB A BANK Cinemark Polaris!

Join us as we get together for a Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of the Charles Dickens holiday treat, EBENEZER or the action-comedy-heist film HOW TO ROB A BANK! EBENEZER stars Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge in a fresh take on the holiday classic! HOW TO ROB A BANK boasts a stellar cast and is earning great early buzz and follows a crew of bank robbers use social media to document heists. Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event: EBENEZER: The name you, the story you don’t! This dark comedy/fantasy is set in early Victorian London, it follows the miserly businessman Ebenezer Scrooge as he is forced through visions of the past, present, and future during a supernatural journey toward a chance at redemption. It is directed by Ti West and is based on the 1843 novella A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. The film stars Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge, alongside Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, Sam Claflin, Daisy Ridley, Arthur Conti and Ian McKellen. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7lyvgnDuDE HOW TO ROB A BANK: This action heist comedy earned such great early buzz, they moved it into the fall holiday film lineup! It follows a crew of social media-savvy bank robbers broadcasts their daring heists, unaware that their growing viral fame has put them in the crosshairs of the FBI. The film is directed by David Leitch and stars Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz, Anna Sawai, Rhenzy Feliz, Pete Davidson and John C. Reilly. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9XOzCUvFB8 PLAN: We’ll plan for 7pm-ish showings of both films and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before the shows begin! Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have your ticket, please list your movie of choice & showtime in the Comments below. Possible bite before the shows! Exact showtimes and complete details will be confirmed and announced Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

First French Movie day!

Come join us on Saturday November 28th from 230pm to 5pm at Old Worthington Library work for a French movie day! We are watching **Un p’tit truc en plus** (2024, directed by Artus, about 1h39). Please bring light snacks if you want and/or beverages. We have room for up to 30 people! Please invite friends as well. We will have English subtitles enabled.

Ohio Fight club

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ Every week we get together and work technical skills and full contact spar. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from street fights to the ring and some still compete in cage fighting. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1:30pm Wednesday 5:45pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ Wear workout clothes. \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ $10 per class $5 per class if you are wearing a club shirt Club shirts are $25 Hope to see you soon. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

TinyACO Friendsgiving 2026

Friday Driving Range & Drinks afterwards