About us
This is an online movie and play discussion group. While participants usually watch the film before attending the discussion, you are welcome to come if you haven't yet. You are also welcome to come late and leave early, if necessary.
We watch: 1) adaptations of plays for the large and small screen, 2) quality recordings of actual performances, and 3) films and documentaries about life and work in the theater.
We look at every style of theater and film, from all over the world, from the most accessible to the most challenging. Take a look at "past events" on our main page to see some of the things we've looked at in the last five years.
READING THE PLAY IS OPTIONAL, although doing so will increase your appreciation for the film and knowledge of theater history. If you don't read the play, the discussion will begin with a quick synopsis of how the play and film differ.
Fans of theater, film, literature, history—as well as actors, directors, playwrights, screenwriters and filmmakers—will find there’s a lot to learn by looking at the theater to film transformation.
Featured event
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (1951)
“Middle-aged, emotionally disturbed Blanche DuBois moves in with her younger sister in New Orleans. Soon, she is tormented by her brutish brother-in-law while her reality crumbles around her.”
This is an online movie and play discussion group. While participants usually arrive having watched the film beforehand, you are invited to come and listen if you haven't seen the film yet. READING THE PLAY IS OPTIONAL, although doing so will increase your appreciation for the film and its theatrical roots.
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (1951)
Directed by Elia Kazan
Screenplay by Tennessee Williams, adapted by Oscar Saul from Williams’ 1947 play
With VIVIEN LEIGH, MARLON BRANDO, KIM HUNTER and KARL MALDEN
2 hours 2 mins.
Available to rent in a variety of places. Check www.justwatch.com/us/movie/a-streetcar-named-desire for details.
The Play:
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
By Tennessee Williams
First performed in 1947
archive.org/details/streetcarnamedde00will_1/page/n1/mode/2up
Recommended:
VIVIEN LEIGH AND THE ADAPTATION OF 'A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE' (Be Kind Rewind YouTube channel, 2021, 23 mins.): www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEWWxAVthyA
Upcoming events
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A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (1951)
·OnlineOnline“Middle-aged, emotionally disturbed Blanche DuBois moves in with her younger sister in New Orleans. Soon, she is tormented by her brutish brother-in-law while her reality crumbles around her.”
This is an online movie and play discussion group. While participants usually arrive having watched the film beforehand, you are invited to come and listen if you haven't seen the film yet. READING THE PLAY IS OPTIONAL, although doing so will increase your appreciation for the film and its theatrical roots.
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (1951)
Directed by Elia Kazan
Screenplay by Tennessee Williams, adapted by Oscar Saul from Williams’ 1947 playWith VIVIEN LEIGH, MARLON BRANDO, KIM HUNTER and KARL MALDEN
2 hours 2 mins.Available to rent in a variety of places. Check www.justwatch.com/us/movie/a-streetcar-named-desire for details.
The Play:
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
By Tennessee Williams
First performed in 1947
archive.org/details/streetcarnamedde00will_1/page/n1/mode/2upRecommended:
VIVIEN LEIGH AND THE ADAPTATION OF 'A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE' (Be Kind Rewind YouTube channel, 2021, 23 mins.): www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEWWxAVthyA10 attendees
Past events
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