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Top Doc Pop Up: YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING at Lennox Phoenix Theater!

Top Doc Pop Up: YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING at Lennox Phoenix Theater!

Tue, Oct 27, 10:15 PM
From The Columbus Movie Group
4.7

CMG Pop-up Event: I would not have guessed two weeks ago that a 3-hour documentary would be a “Hot Ticket” item. But, this is quite possibly the buzziest film this year. With sold out showings during its limited release last week, the film expanded to nearly all local theaters this week. The film and its rabid fan base are lobbying hard for it to become the first-ever documentary with Best Picture nomination at next year’s Academy Awards! I don’t generally like scheduling movies so closely together, but we’ll make an exception for this one! So, by popular demand and CMG request, YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING is officially on the calendar! My calendar is super full these next two weeks so we're kinda cramming it into an already busy week, but I wanted to make sure got this one on the calendar. So, if you can make it, I think you'll be glad you did! And if you can't, be sure to seek this one out on your own. Join us as we get together to see one of the most buzzed-about films of the year, the A24 documentary, YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING! The film is directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, and follows disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and her partner, Billy Evans. Critics and audiences called it part documentary, part dark comedy, and part psychological thriller. Daily Beast goes one step further to declare, “Not just the film of the year—it’s a documentary that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the form’s all-time greats!” Here’s a description, trailer and plan: DESCRIPTION: Thirty-four days before she’s sent to prison, notorious Silicon Valley founder Elizabeth Holmes invites a skeptical film crew to document her every move. What begins as an intimate portrait of an enigmatic felon becomes a mind-bending three-year journey into the abyss. It was filmed secretly over three years, focusing on the 34 days leading up to Holmes reporting to federal prison to serve an 11-year sentence for fraud. The film is directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, with Fielder even moving in for part of the period before she went to prison. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film had a surprise debut at this year’s Telluride Film Festival and later at the New York Film Festival, where it caught critics and audiences completely off-guard as they struggled to classify it as part documentary, part dark comedy, and part psychological thriller. It is earning an unheard of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 97% positive rating on Metacritic! IndieWire says, “Almost immediately, it’s evident that You Can See Everything pushes the boundaries of documentary filmmaking, and somehow, even after 174 minutes, it leaves us hungry and curious for more.” And the Daily Beast declares, “Not just the film of the year—it’s a documentary that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the form’s all-time greats!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvW_N5p1q44 PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:30pm showing and we’ll meet in the lobby area between 6:10 and 6:20pm! Tickets on sale now and advance ticket purchase is advised! When you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below. As a head’s up, the film clocks in at nearly 3-hrs, but critics describe it as “gripping” and “surprisingly fast paced” that plays more like a fast-paced miniseries binge. Try not to miss this one, Dan

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V for Vendetta special screening 🍿 🎥

Fri, Nov 6, 12:00 AM
From Central Ohio Friends
4.7
1 attendee
Oscar Watch: FJORD at the Drexel Theatre!

Oscar Watch: FJORD at the Drexel Theatre!

Sun, Nov 1, 8:30 PM
From The Columbus Movie Group
4.7

Join us as we get together to see the Palme d’Or winner from this year’s Cannes Film Festival, FJORD! This dramatic-legal-thriller-drama is based on a true story of a Romanian-Norwegian couple facing scrutiny after moving to the wife's remote Norwegian hometown. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film is inspired by true events and follows a Romanian-Norwegian conservative couple who faced scrutiny after moving to the wife's progressive remote Norwegian hometown. The film is written/directed by Cristian Mungiu and stars Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value, The Worst Person in the World). BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival where it received a 12-minute standing ovation and went on to win the Palme d'Or (top prize) along with four other awards! The film is earning a stellar 93% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it a “riveting,” “superbly well-acted” and “knotty moral dilemma” that "refuses to provide easy answers.” Others call it a quiet film with a lot to say that’s both "richly compelling” and “endlessly though-provoking!” It was selected as the Romanian entry for the Best International Feature Film (and is currently the front-runner) for next year’s Academy Awards. FANTASTIC FEATURETTE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3c27MmOyxg TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gdRZZVoinM PLAN: We’ll plan for a 4:00pm-ish showing and will meet in the theater lobby about 20 minutes before showtime. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater. Just let them know you're with the group for admission and concession discounts ($3 sm popcorn, $3 sm soda). A longer movie and we've got big dinner/movie events the week before/after, so we'll plan to make this one a movie only event. Exact showtime and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Should be a good one, Dan

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Oscar Watch:  WILD HORSE NINE at the Drexel Theatre!

Oscar Watch: WILD HORSE NINE at the Drexel Theatre!

Fri, Nov 6, 10:15 PM
From The Columbus Movie Group
4.7

Join us as we get together to see a dark-comedy-dramatic-thriller and that rare combination of films that’s a heavy Oscar contender and wildly entertaining, WILD HORSE NINE! The film is written/directed by Martin McDonagh and follows a pair of CIA agents as they face a trust-testing mission from Santiago to Easter Island during 1973 in Chile. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Shortly before the 1973 Chilean coup d'etat, two CIA officers are sent from Santiago to Easter Island. Among the island's iconic statues, the longtime partners wrestle with their dark pasts and present conspiracies, while one’s newfound bond with a pair of rebellious students threatens to send everyone's trip to this remote paradise sideways. The film is written/directed by Martin McDonagh (In Bruges, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, The Banshees of Inisherin) and stars John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi, Tom Waits and Parker Posey. TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Haw_sznA5aQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Haw_sznA5aQ) BUZZ & ACCLAIM: Wild Horse Nine premiered to a rapturous response at this year’s Venice International Film Festival where John Malkovich won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor! It is earning a stellar 94% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where critics call it “intelligent, superb filmmaking” with an “expert blend of poignant drama and blistering dark comedy” and featuring some of the best performances ever “by Malkovich, Rockwell and Buscemi.” This is one of those rare movies that's actually fun and entertaining, smart and moving, and poised to be a major player at next year's Oscars! DINNER PLAN: For dinner, we’ll switch it up this time and go with dinner at the Rusty Bucket BEFORE the show! Meet at 5:15pm and we’ll have a section reserved for the group! MOVIE PLAN: Immediately following dinner, it’s on to the show! We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before showtime! Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater. When you purchase yours, be sure to mention you’re with the Movie Group for admission and concession discounts. Also, recommend parking in the lot near Brassica and your car will be close to the restaurant and the theater! Exact showtime and complete details will be confirmed and announced as the date gets closer. Can't wait, Dan

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In Person Event: The Secrets to Mental Health

In Person Event: The Secrets to Mental Health

Wed, Nov 4, 12:00 AM
From Take Control of Your Mental Health
4.7

Mental Health, how do you understand it? How can you improve it? How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp. This group is hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

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CMG Top Pick: THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK at Marcus Crosswoods!

CMG Top Pick: THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK at Marcus Crosswoods!

Thu, Oct 29, 9:00 PM
From The Columbus Movie Group
4.7

Join us as we get together one of the better films we’ll see this year, THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK! Call it a CMG Top Pick, an Under-the-Radar Gem, or just our kind of movie, check out the trailer and don't miss this one! This dramatic-crime-thriller follows a career pickpocket who is forced into a desperate, high-stakes race against time through the streets of the city. It is written / directed by Noah Segan and stars John Turturro, Giancarlo Esposito, Steve Buscemi and Jamie Lee Curtis. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: An aging career pickpocket is forced into a desperate, high-stakes race against time through the streets of his city. The film is written/directed by Noah Segan and stars John Turturro, Giancarlo Esposito, Will Price, Tatiana Maslany, Victoria Moroles, Steve Buscemi and Jamie Lee Curtis. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXA7BmrBBxs BUZZ & ACCLAIM A festival favorite, the film premiered at this year’s Sundance, Berlin, Telluride, Toronto and New York Film Festivals! It is earning a stellar 98% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where critics say, “Turturo shines” in “one of the very best films” we’ll see all year! “It's gentle and tense all at once, beautifully written and directed, and features some of the most compelling performances I've seen in ages.” According to Next Best Picture, “Led by a terrifically tender performance by John Turturro, it’s a classy, enjoyable, lovely film about a man out of time, coming to terms with the fact that the world he occupies is no longer the world he knows.” PLAN: Details for this event have already been confirmed! A shorter movie and an earlier showing so should be quick in-and-out event to see a really great film! Please purchase your ticket for the 5:25pm showing and meet in the bar area between 5:00 and 5:15pm. A smaller theater so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! (But, if we sell it out quickly, we can sometimes give them a nudge to move it into a larger heater.) Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

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You can find documentary screenings by searching on Meetup for local events focused on films, arts, or cultural discussions in your area.

Meetup allows you to search for documentary events in your city. Simply enter your location and browse available film screenings.

Yes, you can join multiple film-focused groups on Meetup to attend various documentary screenings and events.

Some documentary screenings may be free, while others might require a ticket or small fee. Check details in the event description.

The documentaries vary widely, covering different themes like nature, history, culture, and social issues, depending on the group's focus.

Yes, if you're passionate about documentaries, you can start your own group and organize screening events on Meetup.

It's recommended to RSVP to ensure your spot. This helps organizers plan and manage the event better.

Attending these events enables you to connect with fellow documentary enthusiasts who share your passion for this film genre.

No, some screenings may be virtual. The nature of events depends on the organizer's preferences and logistics.

While Meetup offers a platform to meet like-minded people, it doesn't guarantee that every film will align with your taste.

Availability depends on the local community's interests. Larger cities might offer more options, while smaller areas may have fewer groups.

Meetup is not a dating service. It focuses on connecting people through group activities rather than 1-on-1 meetings.

Events are organized by group hosts or members who are passionate about specific topics, including documentaries and films.

Choices depend on the groups you join and their planned screenings. Participation can give you opportunities to suggest films.