What we’re about
"[Kael] had a more positive influence on the climate for film in America than any other single person over the last three decades."
-- Roger Ebert
This online group will discuss classic films and occasionally a critically acclaimed recent film.
TV club Mondays will recap the latest episode of The Sopranos.
Watch the film BEFORE the meeting, then attend the online meeting to opine and consider its cultural impact/relevance.
Note: Join with your real name and profile photo and turn on your video during meetings. Multiple no shows (not changing your RSVP from Yes to No) will be removed from the group.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- The Sopranos: Season 6 Episode 8: "Johnny Cakes"Link visible for attendees
From Wikipedia:
"Johnny Cakes" is the 73rd episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the eighth of the show's sixth season. Written by Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider, and directed by Tim Van Patten, it originally aired on April 30, 2006.
Streaming on Max.
Note: Please do NOT binge the show. Watch one episode per week (ideally Sunday evening) and attend the following Monday's virtual water cooler meeting to discuss.
- The Man Who Shot Liberty ValanceLink visible for attendees
"... the greatest American political movie." --Richard Brody
From Wikipedia:
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is a 1962 black and white American Western film directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne and James Stewart in their first film together.
In 2007, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
Streaming on Pluto TV and Fawesome TV.
Note: Watch the movie BEFORE the meeting and attend to participate in the discussion.
- Once Upon a Time in the WestLink visible for attendees
In memory of Claudia Cardinale.
"... one of the greatest films ever made." --Paul Schrader
From Wikipedia:
Once Upon a Time in the West is a 1968 epic spaghetti Western film directed by Sergio Leone, who co-wrote it with Sergio Donati, based on a story by Dario Argento, Bernardo Bertolucci and Leone.
In 2009, the film was selected for preservation in the US National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". The film is regarded as one of the greatest Westerns and one of the greatest films of all time.
Streaming on MGM+, Paramount+, various for rent.
Note: Watch the movie BEFORE the meeting and attend to participate in the discussion.
