Movie Nights

**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)**

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

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 !

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GzV0ojptK5Z7EvPYI1Zhc8 Groupe Whatsapp pour filtrer les spams et les fantômes avant de vous ajouter au vrai groupe. English text at the end of this message Un lieu, des rencontres, et la créativité comme langage commun. Ici, c’est un véritable QG où l’on fait des soirées comme en appartement. Bien calés dans les canapés, on se retrouve jour après jour pour créer du lien, rencontrer des artistes et artisans passionnés, et partager des moments authentiques. Chaque soirée mêle atelier d'initiation + apéro papotage convivial, avec des animations brise-glace pour que chacun se sente à l’aise et que tout le monde s’amuse, même en venant seul·e. Peinture, dessin, personnalisation d’objets, broderie artisanale, body painting, art numérique, musique, écriture créative, pyrogravure… explorez, échangez, expérimentez librement. ⚠️ Venir avec à grignoter et à boire (sans alcool) pour prolonger le moment ensemble.⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Prix : 20€ ⚠️⚠️ Débutant·es bienvenu·es Aucune expérience requise, juste l’envie de vivre un moment différent 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Creative & Social Evenings A place, encounters, and creativity as a shared language. Here, it’s a true home base where evenings feel like hanging out in a cozy apartment. Comfortably settled on sofas, we gather day after day to connect, meet passionate artists and artisans, and share authentic moments. Each evening combines an introductory workshop + a relaxed social apéro, with icebreaker activities to make everyone feel at ease and ensure a fun time, even if you come alone. Painting, drawing, object customization, embroidery, body painting, digital art, music, creative writing, wood burning … explore, connect, and express yourself freely. ⚠️ Bring something to snack on and drink (non-alcoholic) to enjoy together.⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Price : 20€ ⚠️⚠️ Beginners welcome No experience needed, just the desire to enjoy something different

Venez boire des verres et déguster des pizzas sans modération 😉 avec DJ SET Solo ou accompagné(e)s !

* Entre 10 et 30 participants internationaux \* Nous nous réunissons pour favoriser les échanges culturels et la pratique des langues étrangères. Ce soir, toutes les langues sont les bienvenues ! L'ambiance est conviviale et décontractée, et le nombre de participants est limité. Les participants ne seront partagés qu'avec les détenteurs d'une carte de membre annuelle valide. La carte de membre offre une particularité : choisissez un numéro de vignette et recevez un shot gratuit au bar après avoir discuté avec les autres membres du groupe. Prix du billet : 5 € (disponible depuis hier). ⬇️ [https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025)

**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)**

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

**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!

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

**🎤Soirée karaoké dans une salle privatisée juste pour nous ☺️** **🍹C’est toujours convivial et bienveillant, mais aussi drôle** **🎤Le tarif est de 16€/pers. pour 3H00** **🍹Chacun pourra mettre ses musiques préférées** **Ps : ne pas se fier au nombre de participants, dans le groupe WhatsApp, on est déjà 18 inscrits** **🎤Alors si toi aussi tu aimes la musique, et veux passer un moment convivial, n’hésites pas 🍹**

🟡🟡🟡 FRANÇAIS 🟡🟡🟡 (⬇🟢🟢🟢 ENGLISH 🟢🟢🟢⬇) Si tu aimes MARCHER 👟 , prendre des PHOTOS 📸 et faire de nouvelles RENCONTRES 💬, rejoins-nous ! 😊 ✅ MEETUP GRATUIT sur présentation de la carte membre Bubble Up Travels (si tu n'as pas encore la carte membre elle peut se créer le jour de l'excursion, elle coûte 5€ et est valide 6 mois + 3 mois offerts) ✅ ☀ OUVERT A TOUS 20-39 ans ☀ 🔥 places limitées 🔥 Dimanche 5 avril, partons ensemble en ESCAPADE CONViViALE ! 😊 (destination en IDF, accessible en transports en commun, gratuit avec le pass navigo, prévoir 1h de trajet depuis Paris, on le fera ensemble) 🤩 Durant cette flânerie au soleil ☀, découvrons ensemble : 😍 les paysages qui ont inspiré Van Gogh la dernière année de sa vie passée à Auvers-sur-Oise 🏡 l’Auberge Ravoux, surnommée « Maison de Van Gogh », dernière demeure de Van Gogh, où pendant 70 jours, il a peint frénétiquement 78 toiles. Sa chambre n’a plus jamais été relouée et est restée en l’état. C’est l’unique maison encore existante où a logé Van Gogh. Possibilité de visiter sa chambre (facultatif, entrée 6€) ou juste voir la maison de l'extérieur 😊 😊 la Maison du Docteur Gachet, ami de Van Gogh et mécène de son époque, son domicile fut le point de rencontre entre de nombreux artistes (facultatif, entrée 5€) 🏰 le Château/Musée des Peintres Impressionnistes, monument historique de style Louis XIII qui abrite un parcours scénographique plongeant les visiteurs dans l’ambiance typique du XIXe siècle, au temps des impressionnistes. Ici venez revivre un spectacle de french cancan au café-concert, grâce à une Goulue en hologramme ; voyager en troisième classe dans un train menant de la gare Saint-Lazare à la campagne ; découvrir les ateliers flottants dans un décor champêtre… (Entrée château/musée 12€. Jardin en accès libre). Possibilité de juste voir le château de l'extérieur et pique-niquer dans le jardin au soleil, le temps que ceux qui le souhaitent visitent le château 😊 😍 la mythique église d’Auvers, Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption, immortalisée par Vincent van Gogh. Ce tableau – exposé au musée d’Orsay et considéré comme l’un des plus emblématiques des œuvres du peintre avec ‘Les Tournesols’ - est mis en regard avec l’édifice qui l’a inspiré. 📸 de nombreuses reproductions d’œuvres installées à travers la ville, aux emplacements où Van Gogh a puisé son inspiration et peint ses toiles, notamment « le Champ de Blé aux Corbeaux », la Mairie d’Auvers, … 🍸 le Musée de l’Absinthe, liqueur dont Van Gogh abusait largement (entrée à partir de 5€, 10€ avec dégustation, 13€ avec visite guidée) 👀 la tombe de Van Gogh au cimetière d’Auvers-sur-Oise 🌊 de paisibles bords d’Oise ⛵ de jolies péniches habitées 🏡 des bâtisses typiques de la région 🌳 rando en forêt dans une vallée charmante (Pour la pause déjeuner en pleine nature, n'oubliez pas d'emmener votre sandwich, salade, plat préparé… 🍻🥗☀) 🔥 ESCAPADE UNIQUE en 2026 🔥 places limitées 🔥 Nouveau/nouvelle à Paris ? Expat ? Français d'un des « 6 coins » de l’Hexagone ou des DOM-TOM ? Parisien ? Erasmus ? Etudiant? Nomad-worker? Aupair? Long-term resident? Touriste? …. tu as entre 20-39 ans? Oui?! Tu veux faire de nouvelles rencontres? Oui?! Alooors ! N'hésite pas ! Viiiens ! 👋💬👟😊☀ N'hésite pas à venir seul ou avec des amis. Toute personne intéressée par cette sortie est la bienvenue 😊 (Lieu de balade-rando accessible en transports en commun, avec le pass navigo, prévoir 1h de trajet depuis le centre de Paris, on le fera ensemble 😊) 📍 RDV à 9h40 intra-muros (nous attendrons 10 minutes (maximum) avant de prendre les transports en commun ensemble 😊) A très vite pour de nouvelles découvertes et nouvelles rencontres :) ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ ☝️ RECOMMANDATIONS ☝️ Apporter au minimum une BOUTEILLE D'EAU et porter de BONNES CHAUSSURES pour marcher confortablement 😊 🟡 LIMITES 🟡 Les ESCAPADES et BALADES PHOTOS ne sont PAS des visites guidées ni des cours de photographie. 😊 OBJECTIFS 🤩 MARCHER (c’est bon pour la santé) FAIRE DE NOUVELLES DECOUVERTES (c’est bon pour l’esprit) PRENDRE DES PHOTOS (tous niveaux, tous appareils : caméra, smartphone) FAIRE DE NOUVELLES RECONTRES AMICALES pour passer une journée mémorable ensemble :) ⛅ PRÉVISIONS MÉTÉO ☀ Si la veille du meetup les prévisions méteo indiquent : ☀⛅☁🌦 : meetup maintenu :) 🌧🌩 : meetup annulé/reporté. (Si annulé/reporté, vous serez averti par email la veille de la sortie, vers 22h) A très vite :) Si ce n'est pas cette fois, au plaisir de se rencontrer une prochaine fois :) ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ 🟢🟢🟢 ENGLISH 🟢🟢🟢 GETAWAY 😍 VAN GOGH @ AUVERS-sur-OiSE 🏡 & FOREST & RIVER STROLL ☀ If you like walking, taking pictures and meeting new people, this event is for you! 😊 ✅ FREE MEETUP upon presentation of your Bubble Up Travels membership card (if you don't have it yet, you can get it on the meetup day for 5€, its valid 6 months + 3 months offered) ✅ ☀ OPEN TO ALL 20-39 yo ☀ 🔥 limited spots 🔥 On Sunday, April 5th, let's enjoy a FRiENDLY GETAWAY together 😊 (stroll area accessible by public transport, free with the Navigo pass, approx. 1h from Paris, we will ride the public transport together 😊) During this stroll in the sun ☀, let's discover together: 😍 the landscapes that inspired Van Gogh the last year of his life in Auvers-sur-Oise 🏡 Auberge Ravoux, nicknamed "Van Gogh's House", Van Gogh's last home, where for 70 days he frenetically painted 78 canvases. His room was never rented again and remained as it was. It is the only house still in existence where Van Gogh stayed. Possibility to visit his room (entrance 6€) or just see the house from the outside 😊 😊 the House of Doctor Gachet, friend of Van Gogh and benefactor to many during his life. His home was the meeting point for many artists (optional, 5€ admission) 🏰 the Castle/Museum of Impressionist Painters, a historic Louis XIII-style monument which houses a scenic route plunging visitors into the typical atmosphere of the 19th century, at the time of the Impressionists. Come and relive a French cancan show at the café-concert, thanks to a hologram Goulue; travel in third class on a train leading from Saint-Lazare station to the countryside; discover the floating workshops in a rural setting… (Entrance to the castle/museum 12€. Garden free access). Opportunity to just see the castle from the outside and picnic in the garden while waiting for those who wish to visit this immersive museum. Other possibility : visit the Absinthe Museum 😊 😍 the mythical church of Auvers, Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, immortalized by Vincent van Gogh. This painting - exhibited at the Musée d'Orsay and considered one of the painter's most emblematic works with 'Les Tournesols' - is depicted next to the building that inspired it. 📸 and let's admire many reproductions of his works installed across the city, at the locations where Van Gogh drew his inspiration and painted his paintings, in particular "the Wheat Field with Ravens", the Town Hall of Auvers,... 🍸 the Absinthe Museum, a liquor that Van Gogh widely abused (admission from 5€, 10€ with tasting, 13€ guided tour) 👀 Van Gogh's grave in the cemetery of Auvers-sur-Oise 🌊 peaceful banks of the Oise ⛵ pretty inhabited barges 🏡 typical buildings of the region 🌳 stroll in the forest (For the lunch break in the middle of nature 🍻🥗☀, don't forget to bring your sandwich, salad, prepared dish, ...) 🔥 UNIQUE GETAWAY in 2026 🔥 limited spots 🔥 New in town? Expat? Student? Erasmus? Nomad worker? Aupair? Long-term resident? Tourist? and you're age 20-39?! Yes?! Eager to meet new people? Yes?! Then, don't hesitate ! join us 📸👋💬😍☀😊 Do not hesitate to come alone or with your friends. Everyone interested in this event is welcome 😊 📍 The meeting point will be at 9:40 AM Paris intra-muros (we will wait 5-10 minutes (maximum) for everyone before we take the public transport together 😊) ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ ☝️ RECOMMENDATIONS ☝️ WATER (1-2L) + WARM CLOTHES + GOOD SHOES 🟡 LIMITS 🟡 Free Photo Walks are NOT guided tours nor photography classes ⛅ WEATHER FORECAST ☀ If the forecast indicates : ☀⛅☁🌦 : meetup ON 😊 🌧🌩 : the meetup will be cancelled. (Kindly note that if the event is cancelled, you will be notified by private message the day before the event) 🔥 Limited spots: 20-30 participants 🔥 (to successfully stay gathered) 👉 #you sign up you come !😊 #bepresent 😊 👉 objective: 💯% attendance, meetings & fun 😂 I hope to meet you all soon 😊 If it is not this time, maybe it will be next time 😊

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

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

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

Join us as we get together to see the BAFTA-winning British biographical dark-comedy/drama, I SWEAR! The film is based on the true-life story of a Scottish man diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome at an early age. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPITON: This true-life story follows a Scottish man diagnosed with Tourette's at 15. Targeted as 'insane' by his peers, he struggled with a condition few had witnessed. In search of his life’s purpose, he began campaigning for better understanding and acceptance of the condition of Tourette's as an adult. The film is written/directed/produced by Kirk Jones and stars Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson and Peter Mullan. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeWqQN3snCU BUZZ & ACCLAIM: I Swear currently has an incredible 100% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which says: “A deft balance of prickly and sweet that's bound together by Robert Aramayo's knockout performance, I Swear doesn't sugarcoat the challenges of Tourette syndrome while delivering an uplifting tale of resilience.” Others call it, “"funny, fierce and full of heart!” The film was released earlier in the UK making it eligible for this year’s BAFTA’s where it won Best Casting and Best Lead Actor for Robert Aramayo. The film and Robert Aramayo's performance will be eligible for next year’s Oscars! PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the bar area about 30 minutes before showtime! Once details are confirmed, advance ticket purchase is advised! Details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Should be a good 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