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What we’re about
We are film lovers – at all levels of cinematic familiarity – who meet regularly online (and occasionally in person) to discuss, explore, and even sometimes answer the question: “What makes a film a classic?” Why do some films move us so deeply and become a part of our lives forever?
If you love movies, and especially if you enjoy talking about them, join our Zoom sessions or in-person events! You’ll meet a great group of fellow enthusiasts, and our lively exchanges will deepen your appreciation of even the most familiar films from the past – whether recent or distant – from Hollywood or abroad. Join us and see your favorite film classics – or discover new ones – in a whole new way!
“The musical insights were revelatory.” – (re:) The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
“Thanks for making ‘Citizen Kane’ even more remarkable and memorable for me!” – (re:) Citizen Kane
“Bravo! Engrossing film was made even more enthralling by the superb discussion!” – (re:) The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
“I always loved The Searchers, but hearing new perspectives helped me understand the film even better!” – (re:) The Searchers
“The discussion made me realize how much immediacy the European cast brought to Casablanca!” – (re:) Casablanca
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Classic Films Sunday BrunchForeigner, San Mateo, CA
Let's have brunch!
Join us for Sunday Brunch, to chat about your favorite classic movies, the perilous state of classic movies, and enjoy the company of likeminded movie fans! Hope you can make it.
Foreigner is a lively brunch spot right in the heart of downtown San Mateo, on Third Avenue. Parking in downtown is free on Sundays. Check out their menu. Order at the counter, when you enter.
Please only RSVP if you are sure you'll attend, and keep your RSVP current, if your plans change.
Note: This event will only be held if a minimum of six (6) RSVPs have been recorded by the sign-up deadline. Please don't wait till the last minute to sign up!
Thanks and hope you can join us!
- Stolen from TCM Fest I: Double Indemnity (1944)Link visible for attendees
THIS WILL BE AN ONLINE EVENT.
This film is available on the following subscription-free streaming services:
• Amazon Prime
• iTunes
• Google Play
• Microsoft
• VuduConsult the specific services for their terms, conditions, and pricing. See reelgood.com for other streaming options.
Now, "How could I have known that murder could sometimes smell like honeysuckle..?"
Double Indemnity (1944)
Director: Billy Wilder
Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, Edward G. Robinson
Plot: A sketchy insurance salesman meets an even sketchier dame who'd love to trade her husband for cash. In short order, they've bought three tickets to the graveyard...5 IMPORTANT TO DOS AND TO KNOWS
- View the film on DVD or your preferred streaming service prior to the event (services streaming the movie are noted above).
- We will post and email three questions to think about a few days before the event, to help spark your thinking and foster an active discussion.
- A link to the Zoom conference* -- visible only to those who have RSVP'd -- will be posted on this page the day before the event. The link and password will also be emailed at the same time.
- A minimum of 6 RSVPs by 5 PM, Thursday, July 4, will be required to hold this event. Do not wait till the last minute to sign up!
- Only RSVP if you will attend, and keep your RSVP current. We will be tracking no-shows per our policy.
*Learn all about Zoom with our "Zoom Basics" page.
If you're enjoying our online events, please make a contribution and help keep this Meetup running. Our online events are quite complex, and Meetup plus Zoom charges exceed $350 annually, just to use the platforms. Please, make a contribution in whatever amount you can afford and help offset the cost of keeping these movies alive. Thank you.
For the best option, use Zelle, through your online bank account, to make a free, instant transfer. Send me a direct Message, using Meetup's Message function, and I'll get right back to you. Contact me for other payment options, as well.
- Stolen from TCM Fest II: White Heat (1949)Link visible for attendees
THIS WILL BE AN ONLINE EVENT.
This film is available on the following subscription-free streaming services:
• Amazon Prime
• iTunes
• Google Play
• VuduConsult the specific services for their terms, conditions, and pricing. See reelgood.com for other streaming options.
Now, "Made it, Ma! Top o'the world!!!"
White Heat (1949)
Director: Raoul Walsh
Starring: James Cagney, Edmund O'Brien, Virginia Mayo
Plot: A psychopathic, career criminal with a mother complex plots the heist of his life, while a government agent infiltrated into his gang tries to head him off.5 IMPORTANT TO DOS AND TO KNOWS
- View the film on DVD or your preferred streaming service prior to the event (services streaming the movie are noted above).
- We will post and email three questions to think about a few days before the event, to help spark your thinking and foster an active discussion.
- A link to the Zoom conference* -- visible only to those who have RSVP'd -- will be posted on this page the day before the event. The link and password will also be emailed at the same time.
- A minimum of 6 RSVPs by 5 PM, Thursday, July 18, will be required to hold this event. Do not wait till the last minute to sign up!
- Only RSVP if you will attend, and keep your RSVP current. We will be tracking no-shows per our policy.
*Learn all about Zoom with our "Zoom Basics" page.
If you're enjoying our online events, please make a contribution and help keep this Meetup running. Our online events are quite complex, and Meetup plus Zoom charges exceed $350 annually, just to use the platforms. Please, make a contribution in whatever amount you can afford and help offset the cost of keeping these movies alive. Thank you.
For the best option, use Zelle, through your online bank account, to make a free, instant transfer. Send me a direct Message, using Meetup's Message function, and I'll get right back to you. Contact me for other payment options, as well.
- Stolen from TCM Fest III: The Lavender Hill Mob (1949)Link visible for attendees
THIS WILL BE AN ONLINE EVENT.
This film is available on the following subscription-free streaming services:
• Amazon Prime
• iTunes
• Kanopy (Free, through your local library)Consult the specific services for their terms, conditions, and pricing. See reelgood.com for other streaming options.
Now, "I propagate British cultural depravity..."
The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
Director: Charles Crichton
Starring: Alec Guinness, Stanley Holloway, Audrey Hepburn
Plot: A model, middle-aged, career bank employee hatches a plot to steal a shipment of gold ingots, melt them down, and recast them as souvenir Eiffel Tower tchotchkes for export to France for conversion to cash on the black market. A classic Ealing Studios comedy!5 IMPORTANT TO DOS AND TO KNOWS
- View the film on DVD or your preferred streaming service prior to the event (services streaming the movie are noted above).
- We will post and email three questions to think about a few days before the event, to help spark your thinking and foster an active discussion.
- A link to the Zoom conference* -- visible only to those who have RSVP'd -- will be posted on this page the day before the event. The link and password will also be emailed at the same time.
- A minimum of 6 RSVPs by 5 PM, Thursday, August 1, will be required to hold this event. Do not wait till the last minute to sign up!
- Only RSVP if you will attend, and keep your RSVP current. We will be tracking no-shows per our policy.
*Learn all about Zoom with our "Zoom Basics" page.
If you're enjoying our online events, please make a contribution and help keep this Meetup running. Our online events are quite complex, and Meetup plus Zoom charges exceed $350 annually, just to use the platforms. Please, make a contribution in whatever amount you can afford and help offset the cost of keeping these movies alive. Thank you.
For the best option, use Zelle, through your online bank account, to make a free, instant transfer. Send me a direct Message, using Meetup's Message function, and I'll get right back to you. Contact me for other payment options, as well.