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cthomer5000
03-03-2011, 09:16 PM
We tried this 4 years ago. (http://operationsports.com/fofc/showthread.php?t=45614) It fizzled out after one month.

However, living in the future, we now have distinct advantages over our 2007 selves. First and foremost is readily available instant streaming of films.

Given this massive technological breakthrough, I think it would be incredibly easy to come up with a periodic (monthly?) movie club open to all who want to participate.

General premise would be:

1. Have rotating 'host' or 'leader' who selects the film and leads discussion.
2. Since the movie is available to everyone who has netflix instant streaming, anyone who wants to participate does.
3. We have a thread starting at a dedicated date where people chime in with the thoughts on the movie.

Motivation for the movie club would be:

-expose people to films they might not have seen
-if they have already seen them, have people reconsider/deconstruct films in a semi-formal setting
-debate the general merits and drawbacks of the films to hopefully achieve a greater appreciation for the work



Anyone interested?
PackerFanatic
03-03-2011, 09:21 PM
I don't consider myself a "film aficionado" in any way, but this could definitely be fun. I would probably partake.
Scoobz0202
03-03-2011, 09:22 PM
I would also be interested in this. I don't think I would be a "host" because 1) I will be getting very busy at the end of this month and 2) I don't think I am smart enough to lead a deep discussion on a film.
Tigercat
03-03-2011, 09:22 PM
Sounds interesting, I would be game.
stevew
03-03-2011, 09:44 PM
I'm game.
Young Drachma
03-04-2011, 04:02 PM
Could be interesting. I'm down.
BYU 14
03-04-2011, 04:06 PM
Not regular enough to host, but I would pop in from time to time and participate.
tarcone
03-04-2011, 10:02 PM
I will participate
PackerFanatic
03-04-2011, 10:39 PM
I think ct should start us off :)
Lathum
03-04-2011, 10:53 PM
I'm interested but may be an irregular participant
ISiddiqui
03-04-2011, 11:11 PM
I'm in! Sounds very cool.
DanGarion
03-04-2011, 11:26 PM
k.
Ragone
03-05-2011, 12:53 AM
I'm in.. just got netflix streaming the other day..
Qwikshot
03-05-2011, 05:43 AM
I'm by no means an expert, but I'd love to offer my marginal two cents.
RainMaker
03-05-2011, 05:49 AM
I'd be in too. Been using Netflix a lot more lately and always looking for new movies.
Passacaglia
03-05-2011, 06:35 AM
I'm interested but may be an irregular participant

Me too.
Dodgerchick
03-07-2011, 12:55 PM
I love me some movies and always looking for something new to watch. I don't come here as often as I used to so I will probably not be able to host, but I'm in.
stevew
03-07-2011, 03:56 PM
I think that more off the beaten path type selections would be welcome. Stuff like documentaries and foreign films.
larrymcg421
03-07-2011, 04:07 PM
I'm in.
Mustang
03-07-2011, 04:52 PM
I have no culture or insight to provide any meaningful discussion on any foreign or documentary film.

However, if anyone wants to start a FOFC MST3K style club to tear into crappy B movies, count me in.
molson
03-07-2011, 05:08 PM
However, if anyone wants to start a FOFC MST3K style club to tear into crappy B movies, count me in.

Mac and Me is now available on instant streaming....
claphamsa
03-07-2011, 08:17 PM
i would not be a regular... but i would be in it enought o say w00t