LGBTQ+ Cinema Discussion: DOG DAY AFTERNOON

Join Movie Club Member Elliot for the next movie in their series highlighting LGBTQ films, "Dog Day Afternoon", directed by Sidney Lumet! Here's how it works:

1. We'll meet at Lucky Lab at 4pm (map), there will be a sign at our table
2. Grab some food and drinks and we'll spend some time discussing this masterpiece with us (NOTE: Just like a book club, we watch the movie before we meet).

Movie Spotlight: Dog Day Afternoon
"Dog Day Afternoon" is a 1975 film directed by Sidney Lumet, known for a cinematic style that tended towards realism and efficiency in storytelling (“Twelve Angry Men,” “Serpico,” “Network,” and “The Verdict” are amongst a string of classics and noble ventures). It was based on a real-life Brooklyn bank robbery which quickly went from bad to worse in 1972, resulting in a charged hostage stand-off and a dramatic resolution.

Al Pacino, Charles Durning, Carol Kane and a young Lance Henrickson and likely even younger Chris Sarandon feature in the cast – but watch for the legendary John Cazale in one of only 5 films he performed in (and imagine the odds of the other 4 all being these particular stand-outs of American cinema: “The Godfather,” “The Godfather – Part II,” “The Conversation,” and “The Deer Hunter”), before sadly dying in 1978.

“Dog Day Afternoon” was a critical and box office success, nominated for 6 Academy Awards including Best Picture, (winning the award for Best Original Screenplay), and 7 Golden Globe Awards. It has been deemed “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant” by the Library of Congress, and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.

LGBTQ+ Cinema Series
LGBTQ+ characters and themes have been present throughout film history dating back to pre-Hays Code era. The relationship between film and the LGBTQ+ community has had its ups and downs over the years and has been consistently changing. This discussion group will highlight some key films that mark these changes and shed light upon the vast selection of LGBTQ+ films that cinema has to offer.
Tips:

1. Haven't seen the movie in a while? You're in for a treat - try to watch the movie sometime before we meet. Just like a book club we don't watch the movie at our meetup, just discuss it. You don't have to watch the movie to join us, but it'll be more fun if you can
2. I usually take a few notes while I watch to keep from forgetting the most interesting stuff. If you think of some interesting discussion topics while you watch, bring 'em with you!

Resources
‎Dog Day Afternoon (1975) directed by Sidney Lumet • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd