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 four or five 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. It's a diverse, friendly group, and everyone is welcome.
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 (4+)
See all- Sorry, Baby at AMC Cherry CreekAMC Cherry Creek 8 in the Cherry Creek Mall, Denver, CO
For anyone who missed the first outing, join me for an early matinee of this highly regarded film. Selfishly, I would rather see it with some other folks as seems worthy of discussion.
Let’s hear it for concise loglines. Consider the first film from Eva Victor, comedian and social media star, who makes an absolutely major debut with her “Sorry, Baby.” Per official press materials and Sundance releases, the film’s synopsis is: “Something bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on… for everyone around her, at least.” Both simple and secretive, hinting at drama and revelations, and promising to root us firmly in Agnes’ world.
That’s certainly all true of “Sorry, Baby,” but no quick hit of words could ever accurately convey the power and potency of Victor’s debut, a darkly funny and enormously tender film that, yes, is about what happens after the worst occurs, but with plenty of room to weave the light next to the dark. Something bad happens to Agnes, but Victor is a wise enough creator to understand that’s only part of the story, because that’s only part of life itself. And while Victor’s film might be rooted specifically in Agnes’ story and the bad thing at its center, in its specificity, there’s still tremendous room for wider recognition and and revelation. (Indiewire)Tickets available on Fandango.com and at the box office.
Parking in the structure adjacent to the mall, 3 hours validated parking from AMC.
We can head to California Pizza kitchen or mall coffee bar after for discussion if folks are interested.
I am Seat G7
- Santa Fe International Film Festival - Informational MixerImproper City, Denver, CO
The Santa Fe International Film Festival will take place this year on October 15-20. Some of your friendly neighborhood DCC organizers are planning to go, and we thought it would be fun to invite everyone!
This mixer will be for anyone interested in the SFIFF to learn more and chat about the festival, and maybe find potential buddies for carpooling or lodging share. If you've been to this festival before, please come and share your knowledge! (Your organizers are new to this one!)
Attending organizers will post a few events during the fest (maybe breakfasts, dinners, or drinks at various times, and / or pick a movie or two to try to see as a group). But film festivals are chaotic and crowded, and everyone will have different schedules, so attendees should be comfortable being on their own quite a bit (or bring a buddy). We will organize a way for DCC attendees to communicate with one another (Signal, text, etc)
- Here is last year's schedule (some good stuff!)
- Here is the list of venues
- Here is a list of hotels
Here are some other notes:
- It looks like most screenings are at the Violet Crown or the CCA, which are 1.7 miles apart. There is an area between them called The Railyard with an abundance of lodging, and that area is a 10-30 minute walk to the major venues.
- The SFIFF festival seems very similar to the Denver Film Festival. One can buy an all-festival pass for $325 or single tickets ($20 or so?) and can become a member for discounts and early access to tickets and schedules.
- There will be multiple films happening at multiple venues throughout the festival, so scheduling/purchasing in advance is important (watch for those on-sale dates!) Passes, tickets, and the schedule for 2025 are not yet posted or available, that will probably happen in August and September.
- It's about a six hour drive from Denver to Santa Fe. Last year the Wednesday (opening day) had just one film early in the day, with most starting at 3:00 or later, so I think driving down on Wednesday would be reasonable. Films apparently run through Sunday evening, so I'm not sure why the festival dates posted include the Monday. I plan to drive home on Monday.
- There are many ways to fest, from seeing just one film or two to buying a pass and hoovering up all the content you have time for! There are many other worthwhile attractions in Santa Fe, of course!
