B-Movies

**Le Mépris – 𝒊𝒏 🇫🇷𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 🇬🇧𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔** **🎬 Date & Time: Tuesday, April 21st, Drinks at Tournebride bar from 7pm and Screening at 8pm** **📽️ Cinéma: Épée de Bois, 100 Rue Mouffetard, Paris 5** **🎟️ Movie Tickets: €5.30 – €12.20 [https://achat.cine-epeedebois.fr/reserver/F13938/D1776794400/VF/264944/](https://achat.cine-epeedebois.fr/reserver/F13938/D1776794400/VF/264944/)** **A screenwriter accepts a lucrative job rewriting a film adaptation of The Odyssey, only to watch his marriage quietly unravel in the process. Set between Rome’s film studios and the blazing Mediterranean coast, Le Mépris is a study of love, ego and artistic compromise.** **Directed by Jean-Luc Godard and starring Brigitte Bardot, Michel Piccoli and Jack Palance, the film remains one of the most visually striking works of the Nouvelle Vague.** **“A cool, devastating dissection of love and cinema.”** **Watch the trailer with English subtitles: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF0Ju0ONwGU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF0Ju0ONwGU)**

Rencontrez de nouvelles personnes tout en jouant aux jeux de société ! Le principe : prix d'entrée de 4 euros par personne + une consommation (à renouveler toutes les 2h). Vous pouvez venir seul(e) ou accompagné(e) d'une ou plusieurs personnes, si vous être prêts à accueillir d'autres joueurs à votre table. Nous vous aiderons à choisir des jeux de société si vous avez besoin de nos conseils !

Because 15 years ago still feels like yesterday, the Paris Quiz Mistress has chosen to craft a trivia night centered on the 2010s, our recent history tinged with neo-nostalgia, like a wine that hasn't aged long enough but that we already yearn to drink. Come taste the vintage at [BBP Canal](https://beerproject.be/pages/canal-taproom) ! Our quiz night will consist of 4 rounds of trivia on all thoings 2010s, with the final round being a music round! The quiz night is presented in French AND English, because Flemish is still out of our range! The quiz is played in teams of 5 people max, with prizes to win for the top teams and the best team name. You can come with your mates (let us know how many when you sign up, and we’ll book a table in your name) or come on your own and we’ll match you with other quizzers. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to send us a message here. If you are curious about our other projects,[ we have a trivia podcast!](https://pod.link/1503202147/episode/040273c20c130320d5c85cfbe23b6ecc)[ ](https://linktr.ee/Paris_Quiz_Mistress) [Click here for all our updates!](https://linktr.ee/Paris_Quiz_Mistress) See you very soon! The PQM team

### 🇫🇷 FRANÇAIS *(**English version below)*** Bienvenue à tous 😊 Nous vous accueillons tous les mardis, jeudis et samedis de 20h à minuit au Denfert Café pour nos soirées d’échange linguistique et culturel 🌍 Un moment convivial pour pratiquer les langues, rencontrer des personnes du monde entier et partager autour des cultures dans une ambiance chaleureuse et bienveillante. 📍 **Denfert Café – 58 Bd Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris** 🚇 **Métro & RER : Denfert-Rochereau (lignes 4 & 6, RER B)** 👉 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/HGUN7cRc1AzEGvyj9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/HGUN7cRc1AzEGvyj9) À votre arrivée, un hôte vous accueillera et vous expliquera le concept ainsi que le déroulement de la soirée afin de faciliter les échanges. Vous recevrez également une étiquette avec votre prénom (ou pseudo) ainsi que les langues et cultures qui vous intéressent — même si vous débutez. Ici, pas de pression : l’essentiel est l’ouverture d’esprit, la curiosité et le plaisir d’échanger. Chacun est libre de participer à son rythme et d’apporter sa contribution à la richesse du groupe. 💡 **Petite note :** afin de soutenir le lieu qui nous accueille ainsi que l’organisation de ces soirées, nous vous remercions de bien vouloir prendre au moins une consommation sur place 🙏 N’hésitez pas à venir accompagnés et à faire découvrir la soirée autour de vous ✨ Au plaisir de vous rencontrer ! ### 🇬🇧 **ENGLISH** Welcome everyone 😊 Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8 PM to midnight at Denfert Café for our language and cultural exchange evenings 🌍 A great opportunity to practice languages, meet people from all over the world, and share cultural experiences in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. 📍 **Denfert Café – 58 Bd Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris** 🚇 **Metro & RER: Denfert-Rochereau (lines 4 & 6, RER B)** 👉 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/HGUN7cRc1AzEGvyj9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/HGUN7cRc1AzEGvyj9) When you arrive, a host will welcome you and explain how the evening works to help you feel comfortable and start conversations easily. You will receive a name tag with your name (or nickname), along with the languages and cultures you’re interested in — even if you’re just starting. No pressure here: what matters most is open-mindedness, curiosity, and the joy of connecting with others. Everyone is welcome to participate at their own pace and contribute to the richness of the group. 💡 **Kind reminder:** to support the venue hosting us and help keep these events running, we kindly ask everyone to order at least one drink 🙏 Feel free to bring friends and spread the word ✨ Looking forward to meeting you!

Soirée Trouble Brewing. Une valeur sûre qui convient aux joueur(se)s débutant(e)s comme expérimenté(e)s! Si c'est votre toute première partie, je recommanderais tout de même de venir d'abord à une de nos sessions pour joueur(se)s débutant(e)s: nous y expliquons les règles en détails. **Soirée enquête, bluff et intrigues aux Caves Alliées.** Venez (re)découvrir cette petite pépite du jeu d'intrigue qu'est Blood on the Clocktower, à mi-chemin entre un loup-garou et une murder mystery: incarnez le temps d'un soir un des habitants du village de Ravenswood Bluff, et enquêtez, bluffez, collaborez avec les autres joueurs pour faire la lumière sur la malédiction qui ronge le village de l'intérieur. Ou jouez pour le camp du mal, et avancez dans l'ombre pour semer le doute et la discorde parmi vos concitoyens. * Soirée Trouble Brewing. Une valeur sûre qui convient aux joueur(se)s débutant(e)s comme expérimenté(e)s! * Nous serons accueillis au bar "les Caves Alliées" (taverne médiévale à Paris 6ème), qui nous met à disposition un espace de jeu. * Participation gratuite, par contre nous serons dans un bar, donc pensez à consommer (Ils ont un large choix de bières, des softs, boissons médiévales, et planches pour grignoter).

Bonjour à tous, ces cours sont actuellement en pause en attenant la réouverture non-conditionnée des lieux de culture et des lieux recevant du public. Hello, these classes are on hold until access to public places and theatres is once again unconditionally open to all.

**Outdoor Movement Class — Vinyasa, Pilates & Yin** Join us for a feel-good hour in the Bois de Vincennes combining vinyasa yoga, pilates, bodyweight training and yin yoga. You'll leave feeling both worked and restored — strong, sweaty, then slow and spacious. All levels welcome. Just bring a mat, water and yourself. **When:** Saturday March 28th at 10am **Where: grassy area on the southwest side of Lac des Minimes** **Cost:** 20€ — payment through Meetup when you RSVP Led in English by a certified yoga and pilates instructor with a background in dance and movement.

**L’Agent Secret – 𝒊𝒏 🇫🇷𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 🇬🇧𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔** **🎬 Date & Time: Sunday, April 26th, Drinks at 5pm at Rose Bakery, Screening at 6pm** **📽️ Cinéma: Jeu de Paume, 1 Place de la Concorde, Paris 1** **🎟️ Movie Tickets: €5.30 – €12.20 [https://www.cinema.jeudepaume.org/reserver/F635161/D1777219200/VO/2238204/](https://www.cinema.jeudepaume.org/reserver/F635161/D1777219200/VO/2238204/)** **Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s, is on the run. He arrives in Recife during carnival week, hoping to reunite with his son but soon realizes that the city is far from being the non violent refuge he seeks.** **Watch the trailer with English subtitles: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlBwcVF-jx4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlBwcVF-jx4)**

**Hello fellow otakus!** Time to dive into tokusatsu territory! Otaku’s Guild is heading to the **Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris (MCJP)** for a big‑screen screening of ***Shin Ultraman*** on **Friday, April 24th at 19:00**. Directed by **Shinji Higuchi** and written by **Hideaki Anno**, *Shin Ultraman* is a modern reimagining of the classic 1966 *Ultraman* series. Blending spectacular kaiju action with sharp political and existential themes, the film revisits Japan’s iconic silver giant through a contemporary lens—very much in the spirit of the same creators' *Shin Godzilla*. Whether you’re a long‑time tokusatsu fan or simply curious about one of Japan’s most influential heroes, this is a rare chance to experience it properly on the big screen. **Event details:** * **What:** Screening of *Shin Ultraman* (2022) * **Where:** MCJP — grand auditorium * **When:** Friday, **April 24th** at **19:00** * **Cost:** 6 € per ticket (3 € for Navigo pass holders), to be paid to Mauno by cash or PayPal As usual for our cinema outings, we’ll meet shortly before the screening so we can head in together. Further practical details will be shared closer to the date. Come join for an evening of giant monsters, iconic heroics, and classic tokusatsu energy!

🎭✨ Envie de rire, de créer et de te surprendre ? ✨🎭 Viens plonger dans l’univers joyeusement déjanté de l’improvisation théâtrale ! Ici, pas de texte à apprendre, pas de pression : juste le plaisir de jouer, d’imaginer et de partager un super moment ensemble. Que tu sois grand·e débutant·e ou impro-addict confirmé·e, tu es plus que bienvenu·e 🤗 L’atelier se déroule dans une ambiance fun, bienveillante et ultra conviviale. ⏱ 2 heures pour lâcher prise et t’éclater, au programme : Des échauffements dynamiques pour briser la glace (et les zygomatiques 😄) Des jeux pour dire bye-bye au stress et bonjour à la spontanéité Des impros délirantes pour créer ensemble des histoires uniques Du rire, du fun, des rencontres… et sûrement quelques fous rires incontrôlés 😂 📍 Infos pratiques Groupe à taille humaine Tenue confortable conseillée (oui, on bouge 😜) Participation : 10 € Les infos pratiques arrivent en message privé Viens jouer, oser, incarner mille personnages et repartir avec le smile XXL Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas d’incident. À très vite ✨️ Hocine & Solène 🎬🚀

Je vous invite à revivre votre enfance à travers ce karaoke Spécial SPACETOON 🪐🎤🎶🐻 Préparez vos chansons préférées et venez crier 🎤😵‍💫 en solo ou en équipe pas besoin de savoir chanter ! 🔗 LIEN RÉSERVATION : https://my.weezevent.com/karaoke-spacetoon-oriental Entrée : 5€ (Places limitées ! Pensez à réserver en avance) PROGRAMME : ☆ 19H30 - 21H : KARAOKE SPACETOON ☆ 21H - 23H : KARAOKE ORIENTAL Date : Mercredi 22 Avril Adresse : Le Royal Est, 129 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, 75010 Paris Heure : 19h30 - 23h 🍽🍹Resto & Bar dispos

Maria Mickos, née à Poznan (Pologne), diplômée en Arts et Littératures à L'Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales, vit à Paris où elle travaille dans l’événementiel et le social. En outre, elle traduit pour plusieurs journaux polonais et rédige des critiques de spectacles de théâtre et de danse. Depuis longtemps, elle s'intéresse aux questions migratoires et identitaires. Dans ses projets artistiques elle s'interroge sur la langue et la notion d'aliénation. Elle cherche également à réunir la performance et le journalisme. 🗓️ JEUDI 23 AVRIL de 19H à 21H 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée = 1 boisson 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

On se retrouve pour discuter de DEUX livres cette fois-ci (car pas de club de lecture en mars donc plus de temps pour lire !) : "**Du thé pour les fantômes**" de C. Vuklisevic et le **premier tome** de **Dungeon Crawler Carl** de M. Dinniman. **Du thé pour les fantômes :** *"*"*Quand on est vivant, on occupe les places que les morts ont laissées. C'est la règle."* *Agonie est sorcière. Félicité, passeuse de fantômes. Le silence dure depuis trente ans entre ces deux filles de berger, jusqu'au jour où la mort brutale de leur mère les réunit malgré elles. Pour recueillir ses derniers mots, elles doivent retrouver son spectre, retracer ensemble le passé de cette femme qui a aimé l'une et rejeté l'autre. Mais le fantôme de leur mère reste introuvable, et les témoins de sa vie, morts ou vivants, en dessinent un portrait étrange, voire contradictoire. Que voulait-elle révéler avant de mourir ? Qui était vraiment cette femme fragmentée, multiple ? Leur quête de vérité emmènera les soeurs des ruelles de Nice au désert d'Almería, de la vallée des Merveilles aux villages abandonnés de Provence, et dans les profondeurs des silences familiaux.* *Entrez dans le salon de thé. Prenez une tasse chaude à l'abri de la pluie. Écoutez leur histoire."* **Dungeon Crawler Carl :** "*Bienvenue, chers crawlers. Bienvenue dans le donjon.* *Survivre est en option ; offrir un show d'enfer aux spectateurs, une nécessité.* *Un homme. Le chat de son ex. Un jeu télévisé sadique où leur survie dépend de leur capacité à tuer avec style.* *En un éclair, chaque construction humaine érigée sur Terre s'effondre, créant un gigantesque donjon : un labyrinthe infernal de 18 niveaux remplis de pièges, de monstres et de butins.* *Seulement quelques survivants osent s'aventurer à l'intérieur, mais une fois que vous y pénétrez, impossible d'en ressortir. Vous n'avez que quelques jours pour trouver l'escalier vers le niveau suivant ou c'est game over.* *Dans ce jeu, ce n'est ni votre force ni votre dextérité qui vous aidera à survivre, mais votre popularité et votre nombre de vues.* *Ils l'appellent Dungeon Crawler World. Mais pour Carl, c'est tout sauf un jeu.*" Nous discuterons des deux livres lus en groupe (je vous encourage vivement à les avoir terminés avant de venir pour éviter le spoil) puis nous échangerons sur nos autres lectures du moment : BD, théâtre, romans contemporains, poésie, autres ouvrages de SFF... Sentez vous libre de vous exprimer si vous le souhaitez :) Nous voterons également pour choisir le prochain livre que nous lirons en groupe ; n'hésitez pas à proposer un titre. Inscrivez-vous seulement si vous êtes sûr.e de pouvoir participer svp. Bonne lecture et à bientôt !

Join us as we get together for a Discount Tuesday / Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of two great new films! Option 1 (and the one I'll be seeing) is the top-reviewed comedy-drama, THE CHRISTOPHERS! The film is set in the art world and follows the estranged children of a former artist who hire a forger. It is directed by Steven Soderberg, stars Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel and has been earning rave reviews on the indie circuit. Option 2 is the latest action-thriller starring Bob Odenkirk, NORMAL! The film follows a temporary small-town sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after a local bank robbery. Here are descriptions, trailers and our plan for this event: THE CHRISTOPHERS: The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they'll have a better inheritance when he dies. It is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, Jessica Gunning and James Corden. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film is earning an excellent 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it a “dynamic, emotional and surprising journey” and a “compelling chamber piece that works like intellectual comfort food.” Others call the film, an “incredibly funny, comedy drama with plot reversals that make it feel like it’s on the verge of a thriller!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H79-EqzmdwY&t=20s NORMAL: This action-crime-thriller follows a man who comes to the sleepy town of Normal, Minnesota to serve as the temporary sheriff. But a bank robbery leads him to a criminal underground reaches throughout the entire town. The film is directed by Ben Wheatley and stars Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler and Lena Headey. The film comes from the same team that brought us Nobody and the John Wick series, so expect an over-the-top, action-filled thrill ride! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmm-lM33Qw0&t=19s PLAN: Details for this event have been confirmed! For THE CHRISTOPHERS, please purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and meet in the upstairs lobby between 6:40 and 6:50pm! For NORMAL, please purchase your ticket for the 7:30pm showing and meet in the upstairs lobby between 7:10 and 7:20pm! For both films, tickets just $5 ($6.50 after online fees when purchased on the GFC website). Advance purchase is advised. Once you have yours, please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments section of this event. PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join us for a fun Dinner & a Movie event as we get together to see MICHAEL + Dinner at CAP City! The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Jaafar Jackson (Michael Jackson’s nephew) as the King of Pop! Early buzz is strong for what should be an excellent musical-biopic! Here are details, a trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: This biographical musical drama follows the life of Michael Jackson, from his time with the Jackson 5 to his early solo career! Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. Jaafar Jackson (Michael Jackson’s nephew) stars in the title role alongside Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, Miles Teller and Colman Domingo. TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbtgEE6rkxw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbtgEE6rkxw) MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 3:35pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby between 3:10 and 3:20pm. Tickets already on sale and advance purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event! DINNER PLAN: Dinner immediately following the movie (around 6pm) at nearby CAP City Fine Diner! Seating is limited for the dinner portion of this event, so separate RSVP required. If you plan to join for Dinner AND the movie, please be sure to RSVP in both places. CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its “retro-cool” atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their “showstopper” desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

A movie this big deserves a big dinner! Join us after MICHAEL for fun and delicious dinner at another CMG-favorite restaurant, CAP CITY FINE DINER! RSVPs are limited for the dinner portion of this event! Here are complete details: CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its “retro-cool” atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their “showstopper” desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie. MENU: [https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/](https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/) RSVP: Dinner immediately following the movie at nearby CAP CITY FINE DINER! Please RSVP for here for the dinner portion of this event at Cap City Fine Diner. Since the dinner portion of this event is limited, please only RSVP if you plan to attend. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as early as possible. Please RSVP in both events, if you plan to attend the movie and dinner. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

For over fifty years, Sydney Lumet was one of America's best known and respected directors, but his final film "Before the Devil Knows You;re Dead" is not well known at all. Look it up, read about it, watch it and come discuss it with us at East Market, upstairs, Note: I've listed the start time at 7PM. That means - if at all possible - order your food (if you're eating) early enough to get it and be ready to start the discussion AT 7:00PM, Check back for updates.

Join us for a Fun Friday event as we get together to see the long-awaited sequel to the 2006 original, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2! Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci all return for this follow-up that finds the former assistant is now a rival! Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follow’s Miranda Priestly's struggle against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amidst declining print media. The film is directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna (who wrote/directed the 2006 original). It stars returning cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci along with newcomers Justin Theroux and Kenneth Branagh. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9HXmMnUEdE PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised. Be sure to mention you’re with the Movie Group for admission/concession discounts. And make this a true Fun Friday by joining us after the show for the best part of the night – food and drinks at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details, including showtime, will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Should be a fun one, Dan

"The SOB is a ballet dancer. He’s the best ballet dancer that ever lived, and if I get a good chance I’ll kill him with my bare hands." - W.C. Fields In *City Lights*, Chaplin's Little Tramp meets a blind girl selling flowers who mistakes him for a wealthy man. When he learns that an operation may restore her sight, he sets off to earn the money she needs to have the surgery. He also befriends an alcoholic millionaire who only recognizes him when he is drunk. When the blind girl and her grandmother fall behind in the rent and face eviction, he tries working and even enters a boxing competition to raise the money they need. Regarded as Chaplin's masterpiece, *City Lights* has been ranked on more than seventeen "100 greatest movies of all time" lists. Orson Welles cited it as his favorite picture. *City Lights* is available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBOMax, Tubi and PlutoTV. The Columbus Library lists three copies on blu-ray and eight copies on DVD. Watch the movie on your own, then join us upstairs at East Market to discuss the film. If you want more, *Unknown Chaplin* is a three-episode lost-footage documentary available on Youtube. It covers his time on *City Lights* beginning at the twenty-six minute mark of episode two: https://youtu.be/f8960Uc15hI?t=1558

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia