What we’re about
Welcome, Denver Cinephiles!
Denver Cinema Club is a social group for people who love independent, foreign, and classic films. We see three or four films a week, typically at the theaters in central Denver. After watching a film, we usually go to a nearby restaurant to have a snack or drink, chat about the movie, and socialize.
In addition to our regular outings, we also attend special events: film festivals, trivia contests, seasonal mixers, Oscar parties, free screenings, etc. Watch your Meetup calendar for these, too.
We encourage group participation: we invite members to organize events of their own, and we have a discussion board and Facebook page for any film-related topics you'd like to bring up. We also publish a monthly newsletter of club news and reviews, the Denver Cinema Club Dispatch.
We hope to see you soon!
Upcoming events
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DEEP DIVE: Horrors of Existing in Non-Horror Films, a DCC Halloween SPILLOVER
Odells Sloans Lake Brewery , 1625 Perry St, Denver , CO, USWatch at home, Discuss in person
I swore to the movie gods that I would never do a spillover event, but I want to discuss these very "light-hearted" films with as many folks as possible to get into the spirit of Halloween. If you're already in the other event please do not sign up for this event! If you do, please adjust your RSVP for the other event!
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The Films for Discussion:
There were at least 6 or 7 versions of the selection for this deep dive, but with my being overly excited I kept choosing films that didn't have a connection or they're too violent for no reason. I think I found my 4 films that represent the best of both worlds! <3
Threads (Mick Jackson, 1984):
Synopsis: The effects of a nuclear holocaust on the working class city of Sheffield, England and the eventual long-term effects of nuclear war on civilization.
Stream: TubiThe Vanishing (George Sluzier, 1988):
Synopsis: Rex and Saskia, a young couple in love, are on vacation. They stop at a busy service station and Saskia is abducted. After three years and no sign of Saskia, Rex begins receiving letters from the abductor.
Stream: Amazon Prime, Apple TVBreaking the Waves (Lars von Trier, 1996):
Synopsis: Oilman Jan is paralyzed in an accident. His wife, who prayed for his return, feels guilty; even more, when Jan urges her to have sex with another.
Stream: Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTubeHappiness (Todd Solondz, 1998):
Synopsis: The lives of several individuals intertwine as they go about their lives in their own unique ways, engaging in acts which society as a whole might find disturbing in a desperate search for human connection.----------------------------
Please watch the films before the discussion! If you're only able to watch a few, you're still welcome to join! If you have trouble finding these films, PLEASE contact me ASAP! I'll get you together. I know these are HEAVY films--I know! I couldn't find any heavier!--so I suggest spreading them out.
We'll meet at Odell's Brewery in Sloans Lake. Most likely upstairs!
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Resources:Interview with Mick Jackson for THREADS
Interview with George Sluizer on The Vanishing
What Makes Breaking the Waves Great - A video essay by Learn About Movies
Conversation between Todd Solondz and Charlotte Wells on Happiness
7 attendees
DEEP DIVE: The Horrors of Existing in Non-Horror Films - a DCC Halloween Special
Odells Sloans Lake Brewery , 1625 Perry St, Denver , CO, US"I only like it when I'm pretend-scared." - Milhouse Van Houten
Watch at home, Discuss in person. Not a director focused one this time. Instead, I wanted celebrate Halloween and the spooky October season with something a bit different. As a horror fan, I could've gone the horror route and truly brought the EVIL upon DCC. However, I think it'll be a bit more interesting to extract the true horror, something much scarier than serial killers or ghosts or demons: the horror of existing in different capacities of society. And of course, it'll be from non-horror sources. Duh! Where else??
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The Films for Discussion:
There were at least 6 or 7 versions of the selection for this deep dive, but with my being overly excited I kept choosing films that didn't have a connection or they're too violent for no reason. I think I found my 4 films that represent the best of both worlds! <3
Threads (Mick Jackson, 1984):
Synopsis: The effects of a nuclear holocaust on the working class city of Sheffield, England and the eventual long-term effects of nuclear war on civilization.
Stream: TubiThe Vanishing (George Sluzier, 1988):
Synopsis: Rex and Saskia, a young couple in love, are on vacation. They stop at a busy service station and Saskia is abducted. After three years and no sign of Saskia, Rex begins receiving letters from the abductor.
Stream: Amazon Prime, Apple TVBreaking the Waves (Lars von Trier, 1996):
Synopsis: Oilman Jan is paralyzed in an accident. His wife, who prayed for his return, feels guilty; even more, when Jan urges her to have sex with another.
Stream: Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTubeHappiness (Todd Solondz, 1998):
Synopsis: The lives of several individuals intertwine as they go about their lives in their own unique ways, engaging in acts which society as a whole might find disturbing in a desperate search for human connection.----------------------------
Please watch the films before the discussion! If you're only able to watch a few, you're still welcome to join! If you have trouble finding these films, PLEASE contact me ASAP! I'll get you together. I know these are HEAVY films--I know! I couldn't find any heavier!--so I suggest spreading them out.
We'll meet at Odell's Brewery in Sloans Lake. Most likely upstairs!
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Resources:Interview with Mick Jackson for THREADS
Interview with George Sluizer on The Vanishing
What Makes Breaking the Waves Great - A video essay by Learn About Movies
Conversation between Todd Solondz and Charlotte Wells on Happiness
10 attendees
Past events
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