Movie club -book club style but for movies
Hey all
So a lot of people around my various outings have book clubs, and although I like reading, I don't much wanna do that. I do however love movies, and was wondering if there would be other weirdos like me interested in such a thing?
I figure:
Pick a movie of majority interest (everyone think of a suggestion or two, vote)
Congregate at my place (big couch, great TV, downloaded movies)
Potluck food (nothing too heavy, popcorn / pizza maybe, but don't go nuts).
Schedule - up for debate, once a month? Bi-weekly?
Watch it and discuss afterwards
Anyways, anyone heard of something like this? Interested in it? Suggestions?
Mark
So a lot of people around my various outings have book clubs, and although I like reading, I don't much wanna do that. I do however love movies, and was wondering if there would be other weirdos like me interested in such a thing?
I figure:
Pick a movie of majority interest (everyone think of a suggestion or two, vote)
Congregate at my place (big couch, great TV, downloaded movies)
Potluck food (nothing too heavy, popcorn / pizza maybe, but don't go nuts).
Schedule - up for debate, once a month? Bi-weekly?
Watch it and discuss afterwards
Anyways, anyone heard of something like this? Interested in it? Suggestions?
Mark
Comments
doing it IRL would be dope, but i think it could work from far away?
It probably wouldn't be hard to set up a skype thing or something, maybe watch it and video call for discussion.
Mark
I would be in for that for sure !
Also, Ill be home over xmas, so maybe I could make it out for a couple.
Confused?
I just mostly find that I see movies that are less heard of, or not popular. Doesn't mean they aren't good though. I'm not imagining us all getting together and watching "The Dark Knight Rises" or "Avengers", but not a lot of people have seen movies I really enjoyed, and would see as more appropriate for this kinda venue... things like
Foreign Films
Oldboy
A Wednesday
The Chaser
Indie / cult movies
Troll Hunter
Memento
Eraserhead
Classics
Cool Hand Luke
Casablanca
Bullit
Documentaries
King of Kong
The Corporation
Food INC.
Of course, fun ones / themed ones and even blockbusters aren't off the list - as I said, get suggestions and vote seems fair. But I get frustrated seeing some great movies, and nobody else has.
Mark
Personally been loving the parody porns that Vivid puts out... more hilarity than titillation though...
Mark
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Still can't embed youtube.
also, im in for alot of movies.. dont particularily care for indie type films (hipster flicks) or toronto film festival movies, but i enjoy everything else!
How can you be an expert if you never see the ending?
I actually thought of doing something like this years ago with the tv series Northern Exposure. It really takes a dedicated group though and i wish you luck.
They all have the same ending .... HAPPY.
Well, if the Skype thing works with Costanza there, maybe with you too?
We should PM movie picks that one another would recommend.
Mark
i'd be interested in this but probably couldn't make it out too often.
I've hinted at such an arrangement...
I would suggest skype calls though - I haven't a lot of skype experience, but I believe it is possible to use it to multi-way call?
Mark
But if it works for the majority, then I'll just bow out, no biggie.
DrTyore, I understand that you'd like to have some company once in a while. But when you bring it to the forum people from all over want to participate.
A: I wanted feedback about if people thought it was ridiculous and
B: There's a shit tonne of KW'ers here.... kwsteve.....
Mark
I may consider the "do for homework approach"... I'll follow up with peeps
Mark
I believe only up to 4 people on a conference call.
um no.
so how many in video conference with the free version? I don't use it so relying on others input.
we've had 8+ before
According to the website max 10 for video and only with Premium which has a monthly charge..
Aiming to start this this month - last Thursday of the month (in this case, January 31st) will be the go-to. I'll be picking the movie this time around, so some basic rules / expectations.
A: If you're interested PM me with a cell # so it's easy to chit chat
B: BYOB
C: Everyone bring some kinda snack, popcorn, pizza, whatever and we'll all share.
Mark