What we’re about
If you enjoy movies, this is the group for you! We meet several times per month and try to hit 'em all: blockbusters, art house favorites, award-watch films, indies, foreign, anniversary screenings, special events, etc.
We'll plan to get together at least 3 times per month. If you have a request, send me an e-mail! We will usually combine some kind of optional dinner/drinks along with the movie. The best part about seeing movies is sharing the experience with others.
We'll try to post events in advance to help you plan, but because of the nature of the business, sometimes movies will change theaters or just disappear entirely. We’ll set up the event based on the best info available at the time, but understand that show times or even venues may change. All dates, times, and locations will be confirmed a few days before the show, so be sure to check the meet-up page or your e-mail before you go.
Also, please remember that this is primarily a friendship-making, movie-watching group and not a singles group. If romantic connections are your goal and they happen naturally and are mutual, that’s wonderful! But, certain behaviors can not be tolerated. Please let me know if you observe or experience any of the following and the offending member will be removed from the group.
• Sending unsolicited e-mails, messages or greetings or any unwelcome contact with members in person, via phone or other social media apps.
• Hitting on members at events, or creepy / overbearing / weird conduct.
• Solicitation on the Meetup site or at the events please.
Also, please keep in mind that events listed in the "Discussions" page are not official meetup events and no organizer will be present. I recommend attending only official events where an Organizer will be present. However, if you do attend movie showings set up by members in the Discussions page or elsewhere, please use caution and only attend if you personally know the individual.
Thanks for your help in keeping this a happy, chatty, safe, movie-watching group of friends!
Take care & see you soon!
Dan
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Top Doc Wednesday: THE ETERNAL MEMORY at the Gateway Film Center!Gateway Film Center, Columbus, OH
Join us as we get together to see a rare documentary on the CMG Calendar – the Sundance Grand Jury Prize winning film, THE ETERNAL MEMORY! The film is said to take a “lighter, more lyrical approach” to the heartbreaking story of a Chilean couple following his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Here are details, a trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: In this documentary from Chili, Augusto and Paulina have been together for 25 years. Eight years ago, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Both fear the day he no longer recognizes her. This Sundance-winning documentary is written/directed by Maite Alberdi and follows Augusto Góngora and Paulina Urrutia.
BUZZ: The Eternal Memory won Best Documentary at this year’s Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival and the Grand Jury Prize at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. The Playlist says, “it’s a striking and intimate piece of cinema” and “a heartrending tale.” Variety says the film "treats inexorably sad material with a lighter, more lyrical approach than most.” Others call it a “moving and deceptive simple exploration of love and of film – as defenses against forgetting.”
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-hxO7_oEZw
PLAN: Purchase your ticket for the 6:15pm showing and meet in the upstairs lobby at 6pm. We’ll make this a movie only event with a possible bite afterwards based on group preference. Advance tickets available via the GFC Website here: https://gatewayfilmcenter.org/our-program/upcoming-films/
Take care and see you there, Dan
- CMG Special Event: MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL at the Gateway Film Center!Gateway Film Center, Columbus, OH
* One World * One Week * One Festival *
Join us as we get together for a CMG special event and fun annual tradition: THE MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL! If you haven’t attended with us before, you'll LOVE it! This 2-hour event showcases 10 short films selected from hundreds submitted from around the globe! We'll view the films back-to-back then cast our ballots to pick this year’s winner! Afterwards, we’ll gather someplace nearby for a bite, a drink and to chat about the shorts! THE MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its kind and definitely one you won’t want to miss! Here are complete details for this year’s event:
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: Each year, audiences in over 500 cities across 6 continents unite to view the films and pick the winner! All of this year’s finalists will be eligible in the Short Film categories at the 2024 Academy Awards. Winning films will be announced after the festival and I’ll send an announcement to the group!
THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS: This year’s 10 finalists come from 8 countries, with films from Australia, Afghanistan, Finland, Iran, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Canada and 3 from the US.
PLAN: We are planning for a mid-afternoon showing and will meet in the upstairs lobby about 30 minutes before showtime. Once showtime is confirmed, advance ticket purchase via the Gateway Film Center website is advised! Afterwards, we’ll get together someplace nearby for a bite, a drink and to chat about the shorts! Complete details will be confirmed and announced as the date gets closer!
PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the garage located behind the theater! Access the garage through 9th or 11th Avenues, near High Street. Get your parking validated at the box office for just $2 and your covered for the night.
2023 MANHATTAN SHORT WEBSITE, DETAILS AND TRAILER: https://www.manhattanshort.com/information.html
INTERVIEWS WITH THE TEN FINALISTS: Click here for interviews with each of this year’s ten finalists: https://www.manhattanshort.com/finalists.html
We'll confirm/announce complete details as the date gets closer.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
- DUMB MONEY at Cinemark Stoneridge!Cinemark Stoneridge Plaza Movies 16, Gahanna, OH
Join us as we get together to see a great cast and a bonkers true life story: DUMB MONEY! This biographical comedy-drama tells the story of the GameStop short squeeze from January 2021 that completely shook up Wall Street and made millionaires of everyday people! Here are details, a trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: Dumb Money is the ultimate David vs. Goliath tale. The film is based on the insane true story of everyday people who flipped the script on Wall Street and got rich by turning GameStop into the world's hottest company. The film features an ensemble cast including Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D'Onofrio, America Ferrera, Nick Offerman, Anthony Ramos, Sebastian Stan, Shailene Woodley and Seth Rogen.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iflIQzBmZH4
BUZZ: Dumb Money is currently earning an 80%+ positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes! Early reviews call the film “energetic,” “enjoyable” and “a raunchy, hilarious and surprisingly emotional roller coaster” that tells “a crowd-pleasing story with great performances!”
PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime. Advance ticket purchase is advised. Once showtime is confirmed, please purchase your ticket in advance and list your seat number in the Comments section for this event. Complete details will be confirmed and announced as the date gets closer.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
