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 (4)
See all- CMG Summer Road Trip #1: THUNDERBOLTS at the Strand Theatre in Delaware + BUNS!Strand Theatre, Delaware, OH
Join us as we kick off summer movie season with a short road trip to the historic Strand Theatre in Delaware to see the fun superhero adventure, THUNDERBOLTS*! Florence Pugh, David Harbour and Sebastian Stan lead an all-star cast and an unconventional team of antiheroes! THere’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. The film is directed by Jake Schreier and stars an ensemble cast including Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
MINI TRAILER FOR THOSE WHO DON’T WANT TO KNOW TOO MUCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5QMi7ZApys
NEW TRAILER (that kind of gets me a little in my feels): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sAOWhvheK8
BUZZ AND REVIEWS: The reviews are in and THUNDERBOLTS is a hit! The film is earning an excellent 89% “Certified Fresh” rating from Critics who call it “a breath of fresh air,” “a notable step forward” and “the best Marvel film in years!” It’s “packed with phenomenal performances, intense action, and emotional impactful story” that “finds the right balance between laughs, action and antihero redemption.”
OFFICIAL CMG T-SHIRT EVENT: Did you get one of our CMG 2024 Tour of Columbus T-Shirts last year? While you can wear them any time, we’ll make certain events Official CMG T-Shirt events where we’ll ALL try to wear them! This is one of those events, so wear ‘em if you got ‘em!
THE STRAND THEATRE: The Strand Theatre is located at 28 East Winter Street in historic downtown Delaware! Operating for more than 100 years, the Strand Theatre is one of the 10 longest-operating movie theaters in the United Status and one of the few remaining independent movie theaters showing first-run films! The theater offers a variety of programming, including first-run, art house and ongoing events and fun film series! If you haven’t been there (or haven’t been there in a while), you are in for a treat! In addition to the historic theater, the entire downtown area has been completely revitalized with lots of great restaurants and shops! Strand Theater Tickets: https://strandtheatreoh.com/tickets
**NEW RESTAURANT** BUNS RESTAURANT & BAR: Established in 1864, Buns is “located in the heart of historic downtown Delaware” and “offers a dining experience that combines delicious food, a warm atmosphere, and exceptional service!” The menu features specials, apps, burgers, soup, salad, sandwiches, and an array of entrees with everything from fish & chips to steak, seafood to tons of pastas, including eggplant parm, chicken parm, cheese or meat lasagna, plus several great desserts! We’ll be seated there in groups of 6 to 8 or so. The restaurant is located at 14 West Winter Street, Delaware, and is a short one-block walk through the heart of Downtown Delaware! Buns Menu: https://bunsrestaurantandbar.com/order
PLAN: Purchase your ticket for the 1:30pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby between 1:00 and 1:15pm! Advance ticket purchase via The Strand Theater website is advised! Tix just $6 (plus $2 online ticketing fee)! So far, we’ve staked our claim in Rows G and H! Immediately following the movie, we’ll head to our NEW restaurant location BUNS RESTAURANT & BAR! Apologies for the change. We far exceeded the max of the original restaurant choice so we had to find another with space for the group. Fortunately, BUNS Restaurant & Bar is located just a block away from the theater (through the heart of downtown Delaware) and is a bit of a local legend!
PARKING: There are several lots located within a block of the Strand, including one across the street! Parking is FREE on Sunday in metered and non-metered locations! I uploaded a parking map, in case its helpful!
LINK: For complete details or to join us at this event, click here: https://www.meetup.com/columbus-movie-group/events/306725590/Welcome Summer and look forward to seeing you there, Dan
- Retro Fun: MONTY PYTHON & THE HOLY GRAIL (50th Anniversary) at AMC Grove City!AMC Grove City 14, Grove City, OH
Join us as we get together for a special 50th anniversary screening of one of the funniest films of all time: MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL! This 50th anniversary presentation will include an special introduction, and seeing it on the big screen with fellow fans should make it all the more special! Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: This now legendary comedy classic follows the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on a fearless and hilarious historical quest in search of the elusive Holy Grail. Featuring one great scene after another, the film follows the Knights of the Round Table and their encounters with taunting French soldiers, a Killer Rabbit, the Knights Who Say Ni, the famed Black Knight and so much more! It is written by and stars the Monty Python troupe, including Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones direct in their feature debuts.
50th ANNIVERSARY TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnQjL7qxHcg
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The highest grossing box-office British film in the US when it was released in 1975, this cult classic has since become the stuff of legends! In polls by People, Total Film and Empire, Monty Python and the Holy Grail is considered to be one of the greatest comedies of all time! It has a 91% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which says: “A cult classic as gut-bustingly hilarious as it is blithely ridiculous, Monty Python and the Holy Grail has lost none of its exceedingly silly charm."
PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and we’ll meet inside the theater lobby between 6:40 and 6:50pm! Special event ticket price is $12.50 but should be fun seeing this one on the big screen! We picked the largest auditorium we could find but advance purchase is advised. We’ll tentatively plan for a “movie only” event but will confirm the possible pre-show bite a little closer to the date of the event.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
