Seriously Saturday Night At The Movies

SERIOUSLY SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES
Let's raise our intellects while we raise our glasses. We'll trade insights during the post-film discussion, as we explore mind-expanding documentaries and thought-provoking films.

HOW DOES THIS WORK?
We open at 4:45 PT for a little meet & greet, then at 5:00 we 'go dark' (turn off our Zoom mics and cameras) and view the film on our individual TVs, computers, or other devices. Ten minutes after the movie ends (to allow for a trip to the fridge, phone call, etc.), we return to Zoom, turn on our mics and cameras, and begin the discussion. Of course you can watch the film ahead of time, if you prefer, and join just for the discussion.

THIS WEEK
Nomadland, directed by Chloe Zhao
1 hr 48 min
Available on various streaming platforms found here: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/nomadland

A woman in her sixties loses everything during the Great Recession. Now living in her van, she moves between temp jobs while embarking on a journey across the American West. Nomadland received three Academy Awards: Best Motion Picture, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Frances McDormand), and Best Achievement in Directing (Chloe Zhao).

“Chloé Zhao’s Nomadland is an utterly inspired docu-fictional hybrid, like her previous feature The Rider. It is a gentle, compassionate, questioning film about the American soul. With artistry and grace, Zhao folds nonprofessionals into an imagined story built around a cheerful, resourceful, middle-aged woman played by Frances McDormand. This quiet, self-effacing performance may be the best of her career so far." - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian