What we’re about
This Meetup has a special place in its heart for films outside of mainstream Hollywood. We’re talking indie gems, cult films, foreign (yes, with subtitles), some arthouse, forgotten classics; anything off the beaten path or fresh (for its time). We host in-person screenings at public libraries across Northern Virginia and there are plenty of online offerings too. Join us for the entertainment, and stick around for thoughtful discussions.
Upcoming events
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· Intacto · by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo ☼ online event
Nowhere, King Street, Alexandria, VA, USIn a world where luck is a transferable commodity, a lucky person can acquire a less-lucky person’s luck simply by touching him, thus becoming even luckier. A covert competition offers different challenges to acquire the luck of other competitors. One participant looks for especially lucky people to join the game, and when a plane crash leaves a single survivor, he thinks he’s found one. He has a scheme that will reward them both if it works out, but the risk is extreme. The twisted plot involves deceit and evasion and is a tense and entertaining ride for fans of the offbeat.
■ Title — Intacto
■ A.K.A. — Intact
■ Director — Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
■ Cast — Max von Sydow, Eusebio Poncela, Leonardo Sbaraglia
■ Rating — R
■ ©2001 | 1h 48m | Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller
■ Watch free with ads on Fandango:
https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/Intacto/6541
■ Watch free with ads on Tubi:
https://tubitv.com/movies/304778/intacto
■ As with most of our online features, you can watch this one whenever you like. Members who watch at the scheduled time may enjoy exchanging comments with other members on this page. If you post a comment before the show, please avoid spoilers. Comments posted after the show may contain any content, but Oddball Cinema encourages members to always avoid spoilers unless there’s some particularly important details you need to mention.
■ Many of the movies on our online events from as far back as March 2020 are still available for viewing. However, titles sometimes move from one streaming service to another. If you find that the links on an old event no longer work, you can search for the current providers of any title here: https://justwatch.com3 attendees
· A Fantastic Fear of Everything · by Mills & Hopewell ☼ online event
Nowhere, King Street, Alexandria, VA, USSimon Pegg plays a mystery writer who’s been researching serial killers, immersing himself in the subject matter so thoroughly that he has become fearful of every noise and shadow. An appointment with a TV producer draws him out of his dingy apartment, and the journey confirms his premonitions that someone – maybe everyone – is out to get him. Pegg’s unrelentingly manic performance, Paul Freeman’s as his psychiatrist, a few inspired fantasy sequences, and a memorably crazy resolution to the plot make up for some pedestrian scenes.
■ Title — A Fantastic Fear of Everything
■ Directors — Crispian Mills, Chris Hopewell
■ Cast — Simon Pegg, Paul Freeman, Amara Karan
■ Rating — R
■ ©2012 | 1h 40m | Comedy, Horror
■ Watch free with ads on Fandango:
https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/A-Fantastic-Fear-of-Everything/500278
■ Watch free with ads on Fawesome:
https://fawesome.tv/movies/10667678/a-fantastic-fear-of-everything
■ Watch free with ads on Tubi:
https://tubitv.com/movies/322149/a-fantastic-fear-of-everything
■ Available free without ads to Kanopy subscribers (details below):
https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/11341579
■ Available free without ads to Amazon Prime members: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.58a9f725-15b4-08eb-5829-2f2708359bda
■ Kanopy streaming service is available free to holders of DC library cards. DC libraries will issue cards to residents of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, and other nearby areas. Visit any branch to obtain your card. Kanopy is also provided free to Loudoun County library card holders who live, work, or study in Loudoun County.
■ As with most of our online features, you can watch this one whenever you like. Members who watch at the scheduled time may enjoy exchanging comments with other members on this page. If you post a comment before the show, please avoid spoilers. Comments posted after the show may contain any content, but Oddball Cinema encourages members to always avoid spoilers unless there’s some particularly important details you need to mention.
■ Many of the movies on our online events from as far back as March 2020 are still available for viewing. However, titles sometimes move from one streaming service to another. If you find that the links on an old event no longer work, you can search for the current providers of any title here: https://justwatch.com2 attendees
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