What we’re about
This group will meet on a monthly basis to discuss films that lead to good conversations on how to live a more meaningful life.
Group members will watch the film ahead of time. Once the meeting starts some time will be given on the background of the director and the context of the movie.
I would expect the meetings to last no more than an hour and half.
The movies we will be discussing are not those made for the purpose of entertainment or escapism. These movies will be those of directors who use cinema to capture and communicate the questions of existence and meaning.
This quote from a short documentary by Like Stories of Old about the films of Andrei Tarkovsky captures the essence of the films we will discuss:
"There is an intangible quality to being human, a potential for deep emotional experience, which cannot be grasped through logic or reason, which truly cannot be described in words, but which can be felt intuitively, intimately. It is in this both elusive and obvious aspect of the human condition that Tarkovsky saw something transcendental - something that can only be captured through art."
The group will be limited to 10 people.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Asteroid City by Wes AndersonLink visible for attendees
Our next film discussion will be held on Sunday, November 24th (this is the Sunday before Thanksgiving).
I encourage you to watch this at least 2 times. It is a strange movie; it is possible you will watch this and think, "What did I just watch?". This is the kind of movie that is fun to discuss in a group setting.
I also encourage everyone to watch the supplemental links I include below (but only after watching the movie due to spoiler alerts).
Here is the trailer. Worth watching to get a feel for the tone of the movie. Not really any spoilers.
This movie is 1 hour and 45 minutes long.
Here are the current steaming options. Please keep in mind this can change at anytime. Asteroid City Streaming OptionsSupplemental Links:
Why Asteroid City is Actually Terrifying...
The Fictional Truth of Asteroid Ctiy
Asteroid City Explained - What the Alien Really MeansHere are deep links to the movie on these websites:
IMDB
Wikipedia
Rotten Tomatoes
Box Office MojoPopular Reviews:
New York Times
Roger Ebert
The Guardian
Rolling StoneYour friendly, neighborhood film discussion group facilitator,
Chris
- Asteroid City - IN-PERSON VersionMeaningful Life Center, Knoxville, TN
Our next film discussion will be held on Sunday, November 24th (this is the Sunday before Thanksgiving).
This month we will be discussing Asteroid City by Wes Anderson. I encourage you to watch this at least 2 times. It is a strange movie; it is possible that you will watch this and think, "What did I just watch?". This is the kind of movie that is fun to discuss in a group setting. I also encourage everyone to watch the supplemental links I include below (but only after watching the movie due to spoiler alerts).
Here is the trailer. Worth watching to get a feel for the tone of the movie. Not really any spoilers.
This movie is 1 hour and 45 minutes long.
Here are the current steaming options. Please keep in mind this can change at anytime. Asteroid City Streaming Options
Supplemental Links:
Why Asteroid City is Actually Terrifying...
The Fictional Truth of Asteroid Ctiy
Asteroid City Explained - What the Alien Really MeansHere are deep links to the movie on these websites:
IMDB
Wikipedia
Rotten Tomatoes
Box Office MojoPopular Reviews:
New York Times
Roger Ebert
The Guardian
Rolling StoneYour friendly, neighborhood film discussion group facilitator,
Chris