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 (2)
See all- Discussing 'American Movie' (1999) - Wednesday SessionTrace brewing, Pittsburgh , PA
"American Movie," directed by Chris Smith, is available to watch through a subscription to Amazon Prime, for free with ads on Pluto or Roku Channel, and through rental on Apple, Fandango, and Youtube. Copies are also available through the Carnegie Library.
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 Chris for choosing the movie!
If you are attending the Thursday session, please don't also sign up for this one. We've created two sessions so more people can join.
Watch the movie:
Amazon (subscription)
Pluto (free with ads)
Roku Channel (free with ads)
Apple (rental)
Fandango (rental)
Youtube (rental)Synopsis, from Letterboxd: "American Movie is the story of filmmaker Mark Borchardt, his mission, and his dream. Spanning over two years of intense struggle with his film, his family, financial decline, and spiritual crisis, American Movie is a portrayal of ambition, obsession, excess, and one man’s quest for the American Dream."
- Discussing 'American Movie' (1999) - Thursday SessionLocation TBD, Pittsburgh, PA
"American Movie," directed by Chris Smith, is available to watch through a subscription to Amazon Prime, for free with ads on Pluto or Roku Channel, and through rental on Apple, Fandango, and Youtube. Copies are also available through the Carnegie Library.
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 Chris for choosing the movie!
If you are attending the Wednesday session, please do not sign up for this one. We've created two sessions so more people can join.
Watch the movie:
Amazon (subscription)
Pluto (free with ads)
Roku Channel (free with ads)
Apple (rental)
Fandango (rental)
Youtube (rental)Synopsis, from Letterboxd: "American Movie is the story of filmmaker Mark Borchardt, his mission, and his dream. Spanning over two years of intense struggle with his film, his family, financial decline, and spiritual crisis, American Movie is a portrayal of ambition, obsession, excess, and one man’s quest for the American Dream."
