What we’re about
A Pittsburgh movie club for fans of foreign, independent, classic, arthouse and offbeat cinema. Before each meeting, we will watch the same movie on our own time. Then, we'll meet over drinks and food to discuss it. No special expertise required! Just bring an open mind and a few thoughts to share.
Past movie selections here!
Selections are made by members who have attended at least 3 meetings. This Meetup will not focus on brand new/ currently-in-theaters releases -- there are other groups out there for that, and the hope here is to introduce participants to older or overlooked movies they might not otherwise see. Choices must be widely available online through streaming rental or multiple subscription services (no exclusives to a single subscription streaming service). Meetings take place every other Wednesday.
We also have a Discord! We use this to organize local hang outs and screenings outside regular group meetings. Discord is basically a chat forum where you join a specific server and can chat with people there. If you would like an invite to the Discord, please message an organizer.
Upcoming events
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Discussing 'Blow Out' (1981) - Wednesday Session
Silk Elephant Restaurant, 1712 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, US"Blow Out," written and directed by Brian De Palma, is available for free to stream on The Roku Channel; to rent through Amazon, AppleTV and Fandango; and copies are also available through the Carnegie Library via Kanopy and Hoopla.
Attendees should watch the film on their own before the Meetup. We will then meet to discuss it over drinks and food. Thank you to Nate for choosing the movie!
Watch the movie:
The Roku Channel (free with ads)
Amazon (rental)
AppleTV (rental)
Fandango (rental)
Kanopy (free with library card)
Hoopla (free with library card)Synopsis, from Criterion: "In the enthralling Blow Out, brilliantly crafted by Brian De Palma, John Travolta gives one of his greatest performances, as a film sound-effects man who believes he has accidentally recorded a political assassination. To uncover the truth, he enlists the help of a possible eyewitness to the crime (Nancy Allen), who may be in danger herself. With its jolting stylistic flourishes, intricate plot, profoundly felt characterizations, and gritty evocation of early-1980s Philadelphia, Blow Out is an American paranoia thriller unlike any other, as well as a devilish reflection on moviemaking.."
10 attendeesDiscussing 'Blow Out' (1981) - Thursday Session
Location TBD, Pittsburgh, PA, US"Blow Out," written and directed by Brian De Palma, is available for free to stream on The Roku Channel; to rent through Amazon, AppleTV and Fandango; and copies are also available through the Carnegie Library via Kanopy and Hoopla.
Attendees should watch the film on their own before the Meetup. We will then meet to discuss it over drinks and food. Thank you to Nate for choosing the movie!
Watch the movie:
The Roku Channel (free with ads)
Amazon (rental)
AppleTV (rental)
Fandango (rental)
Kanopy (free with library card)
Hoopla (free with library card)Synopsis, from Criterion: "In the enthralling Blow Out, brilliantly crafted by Brian De Palma, John Travolta gives one of his greatest performances, as a film sound-effects man who believes he has accidentally recorded a political assassination. To uncover the truth, he enlists the help of a possible eyewitness to the crime (Nancy Allen), who may be in danger herself. With its jolting stylistic flourishes, intricate plot, profoundly felt characterizations, and gritty evocation of early-1980s Philadelphia, Blow Out is an American paranoia thriller unlike any other, as well as a devilish reflection on moviemaking.."
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