What we’re about
When you sign-up, please include a full face profile photo so we can recognize you when we are at an event -- or no photo at all if you are concerned about your online privacy. This is a REQUIREMENT to be admitted. (More details at bottom of this page.)
We are viewing together films -- including documentaries -- that are "mainstream" [rarely] or "classic" or "independent" or even "different". Always accompanied by a discussion which follows a certain format. We meet in local movie theatres (like the Broad), cultural centers (like Zeitgeist), libraries (like Mid-City branch), people's homes around the Greater New Orleans area, or even outdoors using a wall and a projector. Online viewing -- like Youtube clips, Kanopy, Netflix -- and the better television programs -- like PBS, BookTV -- are parts of our offerings.
Since Covid, we are also meeting for the discussion only. Participants must have watched the material on their own, sometimes at their own expense, before coming to the discussion.
As not to make anyone uncomfortable or shocked (except those who enjoy "shocking", of course), there is a warning for any program that is definitely not mainstream, might be perceived as "weird", "offensive", "transgressive", whatever. At the other end of the spectrum, we are also totally into the BFI List of Films to See Before Turning 14.
We have a common-sense (and common sense) policy concerning our Meetup Profiles for the group.
1. Your User Name should be the first name you will go by among us -- and maybe something more like a last name or a last name initial to distinguish you from possible namesakes.
2. Your Profile Photo should be as close to a headshot as possible -- in case of doubt, think driver's licence or ID badge for work. (Or no picture at all if you are concerned about your online privacy.)
As this policy might be stricter than that of other Meetup groups you also belong to, creating a separate Meetup account -- attached to a separate email account of yours -- might be necessary. We apologize for the possible inconvenience.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- 12p Sat. 7-12: discussion of 2013 film IDA (along with novella HOME) @ our CC'sCC's Coffee House, New Orleans, LA
Join us Saturday, July 12, noon to 1:45p at CC's Coffee on Esplanade Ave. (between North Broad and City Park). We will be in their community room -- to the right, before the bathrooms, as you walk in. Come and leave anytime.
NOTE: Saturday July 5, ten of us discussed the Toni Morrison novella "HOME". There are striking similarities with the film "IDA". This meetup now is about discussing the film; however, we'll spend some of our time bringing up parallels with the Toni Morrison novella. Therefore it is recommended that you have read the story but not required. (See detail at the bottom of this page.)# We meet to discuss the 2013 movie "IDA". Directed by Pawel Pawlikowski. Drama. 82 min. Rated PG-13. In Polish with English subtitles. Oscar winner for best foreign language film. [Rottentomatoes critics' approval rating of 95% ]
# PLOTLINE: In Poland, a novice nun about to take her vows uncovers a family secret dating back to the German occupation.
# TRAILER at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELIMeemx-FI
# FILM IS STREAMABLE at (http://kanopy.com/) for free if you have an account [which is free with a public library account ]. Also streamable for free (probably with commercial breaks) or for a fee ($4) . More info about choices at https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/ida
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# If you are coming, you must RSVP. No drop-ins. No bringing guests. Do change your RSVP to NO if you end up not coming. As for all attendees, it is mandatory that you have watched the whole film before coming -- and after reading this announcement.For more info, contact Guy Henoumont anytime at 504-460-9049 or at guyheno@gmail. com .
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The Toni Morrison's novella "HOME" (140 short pages) is free online at:
https://archive.org/details/hometonimorrison/mode/2up
Or use my scan for printout and/or pagination -- first half at:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P7wIoN2a0De9bCzdjVR5d6BIO0NXO2Hc/view?usp=sharing
Second half at:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-o-SPppfO3mkbHSIJn_SezyVrmD0TaHL/view?usp=sharing
