About us
People often ask me, "What IS a Classic Movie?". Well, one thing for sure is that it doesn't HAVE to be made before you were born AND it doesn't HAVE to be in B&W. It MAY be both but, on the contrary, it may have come out in 2023 at Christmastime, like Alexander Payne's The Holdovers. A Classic Movie is a GREAT *movie that stands the test of time but may not be truly appreciated in its own time, like **Frank Capra's *It's a Wonderful Life (1946).
MISSION STATEMENT: Let's get together and watch GREAT movies of ALL eras & genres on The Big Screen AND at small events at members’ homes!
Our goal is not JUST seeing the best movies of both the past AND today, but making time afterward to talk about them and perhaps even becoming Film Friends.
There will also occasionally be events related to other areas of the Arts and local culture.
And each year we have an Oscars Party!
Although based in Fenton, MO, we will host events throughout the Metropolitan area, on BOTH sides of the Mississippi AND Missouri Rivers, including both St. Charles County and Edwardsville, IL!
We are looking for an ACTIVE membership, which for us means you'll attend at least ONE event each year.
Please submit a recent "selfie" profile photo when you join so we can easily recognize you at our doorsteps and in public places. Profile photos are most effective when they include only one human being and when that human being is not wearing sunglasses =OR= a hat.
I hope you'll also consider supporting my wife, Shirley's, plant-based eating group: https://www.meetup.com/plant-based-stl/
Established Monday, 11/19/2018!
Upcoming events
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STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN & GROGU (2026) @ Ronnie's - VALUE TUESDAY!
Marcus Ronnie’s Cinema, 5320 S Lindbergh Ave,, Saint Louis, MO, USI highly recommend becoming a MAGICAL MOVIE REWARDS member with Marcus!
https://www.marcustheatres.com/movie-rewardsALL MARCUS THEATERS ARE EXCLUSIVELY RESERVED SEATING!
Please purchase your tickets ASAP!Here's what's CURRENTLY available:
https://ticketing.marcustheatres.com/seat/layout?Siteid=2533&FeatureCode=HO00007381&SDate=2026-05-26&STime=12%3A10&Perf=238495To make it easier to connect, once I buy my ticket(s), I will post the location(s) in the Comments below and I encourage all other participants to do the same.
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You can also download the Marcus App on your phone and order tickets there. You can get refunds up until 60 minutes ahead of showtime.
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After the movie, we will gather in the lobby/food court for food and/or drinks & lively, provocative, and insightful conversation--OR as close as we can come to that, anyway--HA!
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JERRY SAYS: Being thoroughly schooled in pre-1970s science fiction films & TV from an early age, I've never been as impressed with the Star Wars series as others think I should be. However, it DOES have excellent entertainment value, and I'm looking forward to this latest chapter, especially in IMAX® 3D.
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Fandango
The Mandalorian and Grogu embark on their most thrilling mission yet in Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” an all-new Star Wars adventure opening exclusively in theaters May 22, 2026. The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” also stars Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White, is written by Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni & Noah Kloor, and is produced by Jon Favreau, p.g.a., Kathleen Kennedy, p.g.a., Dave Filoni, p.g.a., and Ian Bryce, p.g.a., with Karen Gilchrist, John Bartnicki, and Carrie Beck serving as executive producers. The music is composed by Ludwig Göransson.NOTE: On Rotten Tomatoes, this movie has a 61% on the Tomatometer and an __% on the Popcornmeter.
https://www.fandango.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-2026-242515/movie-overview?date=2026-05-26 [Includes a trailer]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mandalorian_and_Grogu?wprov=srpw1_02 attendees
Hugh Jackman in THE SHEEP DETECTIVES (2026) @ Ronnie's - VALUE TUESDAY!
Marcus Ronnie’s Cinema, 5320 S Lindbergh Ave,, Saint Louis, MO, USI highly recommend becoming a MAGICAL MOVIE REWARDS member with Marcus!
https://www.marcustheatres.com/movie-rewardsALL MARCUS THEATERS ARE EXCLUSIVELY RESERVED SEATING!
Please purchase your tickets ASAP!Here's what's CURRENTLY available:
https://ticketing.marcustheatres.com/seat/layout?Siteid=2533&FeatureCode=HO00007141&SDate=2026-05-26&STime=17%3A30&Perf=242276To make it easier to connect, once I buy my ticket(s), I will post the location(s) in the Comments below and I encourage all other participants to do the same.
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You can also download the Marcus App on your phone and order tickets there. You can get refunds up until 60 minutes ahead of showtime.
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After the movie, we will gather in the lobby/food court for food and/or drinks & lively, provocative, and insightful conversation--OR as close as we can come to that, anyway--HA!
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JERRY SAYS: Hugh Jackman has been pretty bankable for me in non-superhero roles, so I'm looking forward to this. Plus, how can you go wrong with talking animals?And check out the Rotten Tomatoes numbers below!
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Fandango
In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.NOTE: On Rotten Tomatoes, this movie has a 94% on the Tomatometer and an 96% on the Popcornmeter.
https://www.fandango.com/the-sheep-detectives-2026-236788/movie-overview?date=2026-05-26 [Includes a trailer]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sheep_Detectives2 attendees
Great Movie @ Ken & Sophia's! | REVERSAL OF FORTUNE (1990)
Chesterfield, MO TBD, TBD, Chesterfield, MO, USMovie @ Ken & Sophia's Home in Chesterfield, MO, featuring Ken's NEW 100" Screen! Continuing in the tradition of the 2nd Saturday of the month!
Their address will be group e-mailed to attendees 24 hours ahead of the event.
SCHEDULE
6:30PM: Show-up/Mingle
7PM: Movie - No one admitted after the movie starts
9PM: Discuss/MinglePlease post your Movie Food/Beverage Contribution To Share in the Comments section below.
Contributions are NOT required.
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JUNE's movie was selected by member TEAH SLOAN!When socialite Sunny von Bülow (Glenn Close) inexplicably slips into an irreversible coma, police suspect foul play -- and the obvious suspect is her urbane husband, Claus (Jeremy Irons). After being found guilty of murder, Claus is granted a retrial and hires showboat Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz (Ron Silver) to represent him. Though unconvinced of Claus's innocence, Dershowitz enjoys a challenge and -- along with a group of his students -- fights to have the verdict overturned.
NOTE: On Rotten Tomatoes, this movie has a 92% on the Tomatometer and a 78% on the Popcornmeter.
https://www.allmovie.com/movie/reversal-of-fortune-am12638 [Includes Trailer!]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reversal_of_Fortune
https://www.scripts.com/script/reversal_of_fortune_168918 attendees
Thursday Night Movies | GABRIEL OVER THE WHITE HOUSE (1933_PRE Code/New-To-Me)
Jerry & Shirley's House, 63026 - Exact address will be sent to attendees 24 hours before the event, Fenton, MO, USWelcome to Thursday Night Movies @ Jerry & Shirley's!
This movie fits into the "worthwhile, new-to-me movies from ALL eras & genres" AND pre-code categories, but some of these movies will be NEW Classic, some will be Film Noir, and some will be 3D.
GENERALLY, this will be a regularly occurring Event on the LAST Thursday every other month.
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This Event will take place at our home near GRAVOIS BLUFFS in Fenton, MO. Our address and directions to it will be e-mailed to each attendee via MeetUp 24 hours ahead of the event. We'd prefer to have a home e-mail address and/or cell# (that we will keep confidential) for each person who attends one of our Home Events, so please consider providing one asap--THANKS!SCHEDULE
6:30PM: Show-up/Mingle
7PM: Movie begins - No one admitted after the movie starts
9PM: Discuss/Mingle
10PM: Jerry & Shirley go to bed!Jerry & Shirley will provide some air-popped popcorn, a variety of sodas [Coke, Sprite, Diet Pepsi, etc.], Hot Chocolate (with/without Irish Cream), and maybe more! If you're of a mind to and haven't done so already, please post your Movie Food/Beverage Contribution To Share in the Comments section below.
Contributions are NOT required.
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JERRY SAYS: Watch this and see if it doesn't remind you of a particular contemporary president...even though it came out in 1933!
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Rotten Tomatoes
When Judson Hammond (Walter Huston) is elected United States president during the Great Depression, he's seen by many as a hands-off, please-everyone type. After an astounding recovery from a car accident, however, Hammond awakes a changed man. Instituting sweeping, radical changes to the government -- including the dissolution of Congress and the revoking of the Constitution -- Hammond somehow manages to bring order to the country through dictatorship, along with world peace.NOTE: On Rotten Tomatoes, this movie has a 71% on the Tomatometer and an 55% on the Popcornmeter.
https://www.allmovie.com/movie/gabriel-over-the-white-house-am29555 [Includes Trailer]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Over_the_White_House
https://www.scripts.com/script/gabriel_over_the_white_house_87347 attendees
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