What we’re about
"[Kael] had a more positive influence on the climate for film in America than any other single person over the last three decades."
-- Roger Ebert
This online group will discuss classic films and occasionally a critically acclaimed recent film.
TV club Mondays will recap the latest episode of The Sopranos.
Watch the film BEFORE the meeting, then attend the online meeting to opine and consider its cultural impact/relevance.
Note: Join with your real name and profile photo and turn on your video during meetings. Multiple no shows (not changing your RSVP from Yes to No) will be removed from the group.
Upcoming events
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•OnlineThe Sopranos: Season 6 Episode 21: "Made in America"
Online"It may have been the greatest double-take -- by the audience -- in the history of American television." --Washington Post
From Wikipedia:
"Made in America" is the series finale of the American crime drama television series The Sopranos. It is the 86th episode of the series overall, the ninth episode of the second part of the sixth season, and the 21st episode of the season overall. Written and directed by series creator David Chase, "Made in America" first aired on HBO in the United States on June 10, 2007.
The episode is now considered one of the greatest series finales of all time.
Streaming on Max.
Note: Please do NOT binge the show. Watch one episode per week (ideally Sunday evening) and attend the following Monday's virtual water cooler meeting to discuss.10 attendees
•OnlineWhen Harry Met Sally...
OnlineIn memory of Rob Reiner.
"Rob Reiner's direction is feather-light, precisely paced and with fine appreciation of the sharp New Yorkisms of the dialogue." --The Times UK
From Wikipedia:
When Harry Met Sally... is a 1989 American romantic comedy film directed by Rob Reiner and written by Nora Ephron.
In 2022, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
The film is 23rd on AFI's 100 Years... 100 Laughs list of the top comedy films in American cinema and number 60 on Bravo's "100 Funniest Movies." Entertainment Weekly named it as one of the Top 10 romantic movies of all time.
Streaming on various for rent (free trials available on MGM, Paramount, FUBO, Starz)
Note: Watch the movie BEFORE the meeting and attend to participate in the discussion.24 attendees
•OnlineMad Men: Season 1 Episode 1: "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes"
Online"Mad Men" is one of the best shows ever, and the best to come out of television's Golden Age." --Business Insider
From Wikipedia:
"Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" is the series premiere of the American period drama television series Mad Men. It first aired on July 19, 2007 in the United States on AMC and was written by creator Matthew Weiner and directed by Alan Taylor.
Weiner sent the script to The Sopranos creator David Chase, who recruited Weiner to work with him on The Sopranos. Weiner shelved the project for seven years to focus on Chase's program; interest for Mad Men did not surface until the conclusion of The Sopranos' final season.
Streaming on HBO Max, Pluto TV, Plex, Philo.
Note: Please do NOT binge the show. Watch one episode per week (ideally Sunday evening) and attend the following Monday's virtual water cooler meeting to discuss.30 attendees
•OnlineShakespeare in Love
OnlineIn memory of Tom Stoppard.
"Shakespeare in Love crackles with the in-jokey brilliance that we associate with the playwright Tom Stoppard...." --Washington Post
From Wikipedia:
Shakespeare in Love is a 1998 romantic comedy period film directed by John Madden, and written by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard.
It won a leading seven Oscars out of thirteen nominations at the 71st Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Actress for Paltrow, Best Supporting Actress for Dench, Best Screenplay, Best Score, Best Art Direction, and Best Costume Design.
Streaming on Hoopla.
Note: Watch the movie BEFORE the meeting and attend to participate in the discussion.16 attendees
Past events
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