The Filmscapaders

Welcome to anyone who lives in the NYC area.

All my movie meet-up friends are going to see big, loud movies with giant explosions, pounding music, and catchy phrases. But amid all the hubbub there are a lot of other films falling through the cracks: foreign films, documentaries, independent films, classics, art house, and other "quiet" options.

We can see films all over Manhattan but I'll try to pick theaters close to transportation.

Let me vow, right now, that I won't cancel a meetup because "only one other person signed up". I'd love to see a movie with "only two people"!! That's much more manageable than one hundred and seven!! My perspective is that if I set up a movie meetup I am going to be there because it's a movie I want to see! I get no psychic thrill from knowing that 106 other people want to see the movie I want to see. I also do not want to save seats for 106 other people.

If there are some days that work better for you than others, you should let me know. I can't schedule for what I don't know. I'd prefer to avoid Saturdays crowds but America is a democracy so I'll do it if there is interest. Keep in mind that I can't get the movie listings for the movies that start on Friday until the previous Tuesday.

SOME RULES!!
I'm sorry but there have to be rules but I'll try to avoid a rule-heavy group.
-Refrain from using the MAILING LIST to contact specific members. That list goes to everyone in the group.

I feel free to remove members who don't at least visit the site in six months. You obviously don't want to be a member.
Instead, you can contact specific members by clicking on their names.
If it pertains to a specific meet-up night use the MESSAGE BOARD for that night.
If you have a question about something, contact the organizer (ME) or use the message board but don't expect an immediate answer as I have a job and am sometimes on a subway underground. I'll make myself more available closer to movie time.

We may include "afters" activities such as dinner, coffee. In any event it would be optional so don't dash at the end of the movie without saying goodbye.

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Recent Meetups

January 21 at 1:30 PM, 2 Filmscapaders attended
See Broadway matinee: "Wit" starring Cynthia Nixon - $7
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

Hi gang I have an extra tickets for Saturday's matinee for the new dramatic play: "Wit" starring Cynthia Nixon for only $7. Wit is a well-written play about a... Learn more
January 18 at 1:30 PM, 2 Filmscapaders attended
See Broadway matinee: The Road to Mecca
They rated it 4.001 (1 ratings)

Hi gang I have an extra tickets for Wednesday's matinee for the new show: The Road to Mecca. If you're interested buy it before it goes. $6.60 rather than the list... Learn more
January 15 at 4:45 PM, 3 Filmscapaders attended
German Oscar BFLF Entry: Pina in 3D a documentary by Wim Wenders
They rated it 4.502 (2 ratings)

With almost no input I have selected the start time of 515 PM. My reasoning is that the next show would not end until about 930 PM. We will meet in front of the theater... Learn more
December 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 2 Filmscapaders attended
Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays
I had to cancel this as the tickets as the tickets are now unavailable at this price. ----------------------------------------------- As of noon today I can get up to... Learn more
December 11, 2011 at 8:00 PM, 4 Filmscapaders attended
Post Movie dinner, open to all
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

After seeing Shame at the AMC Empire I'm going to Ollie's for dinner. (h ttp://www.menupages.com/restaurants/ollies/menu Here is link for Shame event page: http://... Learn more

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Rob Holiday joined
January 28 at 11:32 PM
New RSVP

Frank RSVPed Yes for See Broadway matinee: "Wit" starring Cynthia Nixon - $7
January 20 at 6:09 PM

Jan 21

See Broadway matinee: "Wit" starring Cynthia Nixon - $7
Saturday 1:30 PM at Samuel J Friedman Theatre
New RSVP

Bre RSVPed Yes for See Broadway matinee: "Wit" starring Cynthia Nixon - $7
January 20 at 3:51 PM

Jan 21

See Broadway matinee: "Wit" starring Cynthia Nixon - $7
Saturday 1:30 PM at Samuel J Friedman Theatre
New Rating

Bre attended See Broadway matinee: The Road to Mecca
January 20 at 11:26 AM

"This was a sleeper play in that it's an excellent play that won't make a lot of noise since there are no has-been TV stars in it. That's too bad. I'm glad I got to see it before it disappears along with other intelligent theater."

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New Rating

Bre attended play: Million Dollar Quartet
January 19 at 11:15 PM

"F-ing Awesome! I had a cup of coffee before the show but it was superfluous! It was a lot of fun. I'll see it again when out-of-towners come to visit."

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New Discussion

Bre started play tonight - million dollar quartet
January 19 at 5:35 PM

"I have an extra ticket for tonight for this play for 6.50. follow the link if you are interested. I'll close rsvps in an hour and fifteen minutes. if you want the ticket just buy it on the website. here is link: http://www.meetup.com..."

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New RSVP

Bre RSVPed Yes for play: Million Dollar Quartet
January 19 at 5:20 PM

Jan 19

play: Million Dollar Quartet
Thursday 7:30 PM at New World Stages

1 attended
New RSVP

susie RSVPed Yes for See Broadway matinee: The Road to Mecca
January 18 at 12:42 AM

Jan 18

See Broadway matinee: The Road to Mecca
Wednesday 1:30 PM at American Airlines Theatre

2 attended
New RSVP

Bre RSVPed Yes for See Broadway matinee: The Road to Mecca
January 18 at 12:22 AM

Jan 18

See Broadway matinee: The Road to Mecca
Wednesday 1:30 PM at American Airlines Theatre

2 attended
New Rating

Bre attended German Oscar BFLF Entry: Pina in 3D a documentary by Wim Wenders
January 16 at 8:03 AM

"I'm going to cement the location of the restaurant into memory. I was less impressed by Pina 3D than all of the people interviewed in the film. The first half was slow and provided little information...."

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