Cinephiles
When
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Where
338 8th Street SE
Who can attend
Limited Capacity: 25 spots available
Price
Organizer
Participants should view as many of the following films as possible, although this list is subject to revision based on film availability.
Sentimental Value: Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. Nora turns it down, but soon discovers he's given the part to an eager young Hollywood star. Alamo Drafthouse, AMC Georgetown, Angelika Popup
Song Sung Blue: Hugh Jackman & Kate Hudson - releases Dec 25 - about a Neil Diamond tribute act. AMC Georgetown
The Secret Agent: In 1977, Marcelo, a technology teacher, moves from São Paulo to Recife during Carnival to escape his violent past and start over. He finds the city full of chaos, and his neighbors begin to spy on him. Alamo Drafthouse, AMC Georgetown, and maybe streaming on Netflix, Apple TV, Prime.
It Was Just an Accident: In Iran, a man bumps into the man he believes to be his former torturer. However, faced with this person who fiercely denies having been his tormentor, doubt sets in. Angelica Popup, Prime, Apple TV.
Rental Family: A heartwarming Japanese film starring Brendan Fraser as an American actor in Tokyo who joins a "rental family" agency, hired to play stand-in family or friends for lonely clients, exploring loneliness, human connection, and the blurred lines between performance and genuine feeling as he forms real bonds while taking on roles like a father or husband. AMC Georgetown and Courthouse
Cover-Up: A documentary by Laura Poitras about Seymour Hersh. On Netflix starting 12/26.
Marty Supreme: A young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. Timothee Chalmet. Regal Gallery Pl, Angelika Popup
Bring a dish to share or a beverage (soft drink or wine).

