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“ There was nobody there after words. What happened? ”
— Dima on Dec 5, 2009.
“ For the post-movie discussions! ”
— Sarah on Nov 28, 2009.
“ great people and the organisers track down good fils! ”
— Mike on Nov 17, 2009.
“ There's no better way to see a movie then with a group that shares their impressions afterwards over a meal and some drinks. Great movies + great disscussions + great people = a really great time. ”
— Frank on Nov 16, 2009.
“ This is a great meetup group. The movies are interesting and the people who attend have much to say. ”
— Shirley on Nov 8, 2009.
“ John, the organizer set the tone of being welcoming and open. The group was a diverse bunch and shared some interesting thoughts, some of which I agreed with and some I might not. They were friendly, interesting and open to others' ideas. It was a great way to spend an evening. I look forward to getting together again. ”
— Vicki on Oct 31, 2009.
“ Great movies - intelligent people. ”
— Ted Behr on Oct 18, 2009.
“ If you love film and love sharing it with others of like mind, the Meetup Group is your answer! I am glad I found meet-up! Thanks!! ”
— Ruth Cope on Oct 17, 2009.
“ It's not so much what you see, it's the opportunity to share different perspectives which allows us to take the cultural experience even that much further. This group gives you an excellent opportunity to have the WE Experience... ”
— Diane on Sep 26, 2009.
“ A fun bunch of people. Good organization. ”
— Erik Nelson on Sep 19, 2009.
“ The people are very nice. ”
— Sandra on Sep 19, 2009.
“ The people who attend this group tend to be open minded, interested and interesting. Some really informed film buffs and some people just interested in a nice night out to the movies. ”
— paul on Sep 6, 2009.
“ It was nice to meet such a diverse mix of people. People that I would never normally talk to. ”
— Walter on Aug 15, 2009.
“ See good films and talk about them afterwards with interesting people. ”
— Ronnie on Aug 9, 2009.
“ What I've just written above should answer the question. ”
— Barbara on Jul 26, 2009.
“ Thought provoking conversations. ”
— Michael on Jun 27, 2009.
“ A good variety of movies and very nice people ”
— Karla on Jun 27, 2009.
“ Nice discussion post movie. ”
— Barb on Jun 21, 2009.
“ to see the (mostly) unseen! ”
— J.J. Fenza on Jun 7, 2009.
“ Good film choices, thoughtful discussion, friendly folks, and well-led events. ”
— Dave on May 24, 2009.
“ You would never believe how many great films and film venues there are in Boston and Cambridge until you join this group! ”
— Amy on May 24, 2009.
“ Great post movie discussion with many interesting and thoughtful people. ”
— John Q. on May 23, 2009.
“ Interesting films that you might not otherwise see. Stimulating discussions. ”
— Susan Vik on May 11, 2009.
“ To watch non-mainstream movies. ”
— Shri on Apr 19, 2009.
“ Nice group of people. Meeting at the restaurant to eat, and discuss the movie adds value to the event ”
— Paul on Apr 5, 2009.
“ It's interesting to discover other people's perspective on the films we view. ”
— Susan on Feb 16, 2009.
“ You get to see good films and meet nice people. ”
— AJ on Feb 8, 2009.
“ Nice selection of interesting films to see and good people to meet! ”
— Ange on Jan 28, 2009.
“ Everyone is very nice and welcoming. They love movies and it's great to meet people who don't mind how long you talk about them! ”
— Rachel on Jan 18, 2009.
“ well run ... events close to restaurant for post movie discussion ... enjoyable. ”
— Chris on Dec 14, 2008.
“ Nice group of people and we went for Thai food afterwards - good discussion about the movie, Hitchcock trivia and other movies people are interested in seeing. ”
— Elaine on Sep 8, 2008.
“ This was a fun group that had good discussion after the film. ”
— Howard on Sep 7, 2008.
“ Great people and very interesting conversations! ”
— Anulfo on Aug 13, 2008.
“ Seems like a nice group and I like the discussion after the film. Very nice meetup! ”
— Wendy Austin on Aug 4, 2008.
“ Really interesting people. ”
— Susan D. on Aug 3, 2008.
“ This group has a lot of energy and is very active and serious in rating films ”
— A former member on Jun 1, 2008.
“ Interesting, friendly people with stimulating discussions. ”
— Carmela on Jun 1, 2008.
“ its well done and fun. ”
— tim t. on Apr 21, 2008.
“ Film fans will enjoy the variety of independent and international films featured with this meet up. There are many to choose from, which is great, perhaps 3-4 every week. ”
— Jocelyn on Apr 13, 2008.
“ The members of this Meetup Group were interesting and knowledgeable. Ellen ”
— Ellen M. Burke on Apr 13, 2008.
“ Because you get to hear about other people's ideas/takes on a movie and you share yours as well. You also make new friends ”
— Rita on Apr 11, 2008.
“ I enjoyed the film and chatting about it afterwards. It was a nice event. Thanks ”
— Winnie Henchey on Mar 16, 2008.
“ I think it's great that we are getting a group of dedicated film lovers who are interested in seeing an eclectic mix of films. I also like the fact that this group gives me an opportunity to experience things I might not normally see. ”
— Nicole on Mar 9, 2008.
“ I had a wonderful time and really enjoyed meeting everyone. I am definitely going to try to attend as regularly as my schedule allows. ”
— Linda on Feb 5, 2008.
“ Everyone very friendly and enjoyable ”
— JAE on Dec 22, 2007.
“ Really fun, a great first experience with Meetups! ”
— BHarris on Nov 24, 2007.
“ Great group from past experiences. This day, with the movie and Brattle discussion going so long, I was sorry not to be able to join the discussion with Tom and the group. ”
— Jackie on Nov 11, 2007.
“ great movie I wouldn't have seen otherwise. thanks for cluing us in on this stuff ”
—A former member on Dec 23, 2007.
“ Excellent for people who really enjoy film and sharing ideas and thoughts afterwards with diverse filmies... ”
—A former member on Apr 6, 2008.
“ Everybody loves interesting, thought provoking entertainment! ”
—A former member on Aug 3, 2008.
“ Jump on and enjoy! ”
—A former member on Sep 11, 2007.
“ I had a great time! ”
—A former member on Mar 28, 2009.
“ To get to explore new film venues in Boston. ”
—A former member on Jun 17, 2008.
“ The people are great, the films are quality and are often related to social justice issues, the discussions really increase my appreciation and understanding of the films we see. ”
—A former member on Feb 9, 2009.
“ The choice of films are always good. ”
—A former member on Nov 2, 2008.
“ This was my first Meetup and thought it was well organized. We went to lunch nearby after the film for a discussion. Everyone was very nice and engaging! ”
—A former member on Aug 10, 2008.
“ It's a great way to meet friends who have good taste in films. ”
—A former member on Dec 6, 2008.
“ The choice of venue and event was a perfect combination. ”
—A former member on Mar 22, 2009.
“ Because if you are interested in analysing movies and what is going on, you will find many very intelligent, interesting people with whom to discuss the movie in this group. ”
— marianne on Jul 16, 2009.
“ Friendly people, movies, good conversation. ”
—A former member on Sep 14, 2008.
“ Nice group. Great to exchange impressions..Lisa, thank you for organizing! Hope to see more films together in a near future! Maia Thank you Frank for organizing Edge of Heaven, and Tom for Australian short. Was neat to rate Manhattan Short Film Festival. ”
— Maia on Apr 5, 2009.
“ Great people, discussion and food. Wonderful hospitality Interesting movies from Art house, documentaries to more recent movies. ”
— Ruth on May 3, 2009.
“ For all of the above. ”
—A former member on Jul 6, 2008.
“ Good discussion, good restaurant(food good, service-terrible), nice people ”
—A former member on Oct 6, 2007.
“ Good people and fun watching the film. ”
—A former member on Jun 18, 2008.
“ Tom make speople to feel at home. Brenda was very good source of information as well as David. Everybody was friendly and warm. ”
—A former member on Apr 8, 2007.
“ Friendly, easy to be around ”
—A former member on Dec 1, 2007.
“ Great to get a push to see these fabulous films! Thanks! ”
—A former member on Feb 6, 2008.
“ I love it. ”
—A former member on Feb 26, 2008.
“ Good way to learn about film festival in Boston and find people to see the films with ”
—A former member on Apr 13, 2008.
“ Friendly, pleasant people who were good company at dinner. I enjoyed myself and I was relieved that they weren't all very young, being the oldest probably in the group. ”
—A former member on Aug 27, 2007.
“ I really enjoyed the movie being in mid-afternoon and the timing is right for dinner conversations. ”
—A former member on Oct 8, 2007.
“ As always, I have a better appreciation of the film after the discussion with this group. ”
— John on Aug 4, 2008.
“ Enjoyed the discussion afterward..everyone contributed, bringing to the table (literally) very interesting opinions, observations and history. Tom did a great job of facilitating. The Chinese restaurant also works well and it'll be good to go Chinese-style with the shared dishes next time. Look forward to joining again soon!! Thanks :) ”
—A former member on Aug 16, 2007.
“ It was most enjoyable! ”
—A former member on Aug 5, 2007.
“ Cool!! ”
—A former member on Jul 8, 2007.
“ Love it ! ”
—A former member on Jul 2, 2007.
“ It was my first time and I had a nice evening; laid back conversation and nice people. Thanks for organizing this! ”
—A former member on Jun 16, 2007.
“ Good group, and Susan/Nicole led a good discussion afterwards. ”
—A former member on May 11, 2007.
“ This was my first Meet Up event, so have nothing to compare it to. I found the group very friendly and fun. Well organized! ”
—A former member on Aug 20, 2007.
“ This was my second time out with the group - and again a good experience. ”
—A former member on Aug 26, 2007.
“ My first "Meetup", will likely attend another sometime. ”
—A former member on Apr 1, 2007.
“ New member but so far so good. Had fun at first event I went to. ”
—A former member on Aug 31, 2007.
“ Very nice group. Glad i joined. ”
—A former member on Aug 31, 2007.
“ Tom does a great job organizing! ”
—A former member on Sep 23, 2007.
“ Brilliant idea for a group-- thanks ”
—A former member on Sep 8, 2007.
“ This is a fun group; it was my first outing and I enjoyed meeting everyone; sharing a drink after the movie was a blast. ”
—A former member on Mar 28, 2008.
“ It is great for works that work nearby venues in Cambridge but not so great for folks further away. If I work closer and have a better schedule, I hope to attend some of these events. I would like them to be at better times for folsk that cannot get to Cambridge this early. ”
—A former member on Jul 14, 2008.
“ Fun!!! Easy access. Thank you for doing this ”
—A former member on Oct 7, 2007.
“ I enjoyed the movie but had a hard time hearing a lot of the comments made during the discussion. I really like this group overall and wish there was a restaurant with a noiseless area for us so I could hear everyone's thoughts. ”
—A former member on Feb 16, 2008.
“ Great group of intellectual people! ”
—A former member on Dec 8, 2007.
“ Enthusiasm for films in general is well marked. ”
—A former member on Nov 11, 2007.
“ not as pretentious as i thought it was going to be =). ”
—A former member on Nov 10, 2007.
“ I think this group has alot of potential, and I say this ONLY because there were two of us at this event. None the less, we had a great discussion, and I'm looking forward to the next meetup. I'm also hoping to see other new members join us at the movies. ”
— Jessica F. on Dec 26, 2007.
“ I did not see a way to distinguish meetup folks from the regular crowd so missed the group. ”
—A former member on Oct 27, 2007.
“ I would love to have more film get togethers on friday evenings. I can stay late on Friday evenings. ”
—A former member on Jul 7, 2007.
“ It was a fun afternoon. Enjoyed everyone's thoughts. Tom you were certainly missed. - Holly ”
— Holly on Mar 17, 2007.
“ fun ”
—A former member on Feb 5, 2007.
“ Very knowledgeable and friendly group of folks. ”
—A former member on Apr 20, 2007.
“ No complaints ”
—A former member on Apr 16, 2007.
“ This group has a lot of potential. I am looking forward to seeing the group grow. ”
—A former member on Sep 28, 2006.
“ It was ok. ”
—A former member on Mar 18, 2007.
“ I'd like to meet some of the other member. ”
—A former member on Feb 16, 2007.
“ I am new to the group. I didn't know group members. I sat alone but enjoyed the movie. I called my friends and meet up with them at Grendals. ”
—A former member on Dec 10, 2006.
“ nice selection of movies, friendly group, John's a great oranizer - keeps the conversation moving, inclusive and welcoming of everyone. ”
— Lynn on Dec 5, 2009.