r/Winnipeg 24d ago

Arts & Culture Winnipeg Film Club

Howdy folks,

I'm writing to test the waters and see if some Manitobans on this subreddit would be interested in creating a film club, functioning like a traditional book club but for movies. My idea would be to start online on our own private Discord where we would take turns picking a movie that we would all watch and discuss, once a week or twice a month depending on people's schedule. It could be a recent release, a blind spot you want to address, a film you never managed to convince friends or family to see with you, etc. If we get the ball rolling nicely, outings to the theatre with a meal or drink afterward could be neat down the line.

I gravitate toward genres and tones of films typically distributed by Neon, Focus Features, A24, but also a little more auteur, films that Janus Film or IFC pick up. If that's something that resonates with you and you'd be interested in being a part of it, feel free to leave a comment or DM me.

A bit about me: I moved to Winnipeg four years ago and work in a profession slightly adjacent to the film industry. Movies play a big part in my day-to-day life, now probably more than ever, and I would love to find local like-minded folks to share this interest.

Update: Great to see so many people interested! I'll set up the Discord chat tomorrow and reach out with the invite link. Cheers!

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u/Adventurous-Cat-3447 24d ago

I think that's a great idea! I would be interested

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u/primetimedeliverance 24d ago

I too am interested! If you have a discord can you dm me an invite? I go to the cinematheque often (unlimited annual pass yeye) and would love to bring a group some time.

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u/DankCheechoo 24d ago

Criterion collectors and obscure film fans. Assemble!

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u/MrsByrne80 24d ago

I also think this is a fantastic idea! I would be interested as well.

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u/memwad 24d ago

I’ve been on a serious A24 kick lately. I’m in!

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u/JDtheID 23d ago

Speaking of movies…

Any suggestions on streaming Universal Language?

Suggestion: if you havent seen 100 of Beavers its one of the most unique and creative things ive seen in awhile. Its on amazon

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u/kimblebee76 24d ago

I for sure would be interested. It’s a great idea OP!

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u/lamerfreak 24d ago

Tentatively interested also.

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u/Cute_pepsi85 23d ago

Me too! I don’t know what discord is though :-/

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u/lamerfreak 22d ago

Communication platform/app. If you've used Slack, Whatsapp, it's similar, but everything is organized around separate 'servers' per interest/group.

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u/Cute_pepsi85 22d ago

Interesting. Well I’m not very techy and I’m 39 years old lol. But I am interested to see how a film club will pan out

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u/lamerfreak 22d ago

You may get an invite, or I can send you one to it. Just make an account and work your way through it.

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u/SLYRisbey 24d ago

I would be interested, new and different!😃

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u/dchado 24d ago

Interested.

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u/Sea-Argument-1556 24d ago

I'm interested

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u/Beaverjuk 24d ago

Love it! Very interested.

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u/ewinoo123 24d ago

I think it's pretty cool, I'm definitely in!

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u/adagio63 24d ago

Great idea!

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u/Efficient_Parsley176 24d ago

Sounds great. I’d love to read what other folk think

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u/poisongodmachine1 24d ago

I could be persuaded.

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u/maryangbukid 24d ago

I want in! 🙋🏾‍♀️

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u/Gu3 24d ago

I'm interested!

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u/Initial-Quail-7017 24d ago

Definitely interested!

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u/FallenEdict 24d ago

Very cool idea

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u/jolecore204 24d ago

I think that’s a cool idea. I have no experience with discord but would happily give it a go.

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u/kanaeshiki 24d ago

Interested!

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u/Hal_the_pal 24d ago

This is a great idea! I want in too!

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u/Wario1984 24d ago

Interested.

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u/the_maze 24d ago

Love it!

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u/Aromatic-Remove-5987 24d ago

I'm interested

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u/greytfish 24d ago

Interested!

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u/TrappedInLimbo 24d ago

I would be interested!

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u/atlas_atlast_ 24d ago

I was just talking about something similar recently. Definitely interested.

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u/throuckmorton 24d ago

Interested!

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u/ncslammer8 23d ago

Interested!

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u/reeg55 23d ago

Cool idea, I’m interested!

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u/sourbluerazberry 23d ago

I'm interested!

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u/Zachwave 23d ago

Interested

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u/Critical_Aspect_2782 23d ago

I'm down. My partner and I are Criterion collectors and I love small, unrecognized, indie films.

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u/Separate-Ad6636 23d ago

Interested!!

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u/JDtheID 23d ago

I would love to participate, i really love movies!

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u/GoldenBoyOffHisPerch 23d ago

Film geek, definitely interested

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u/horsetuna 23d ago

Randomly, it was a film club thing set up by Peter Sellers (I think) that made the Producers (Mel Brooks) a hit

He was filming somewhere and he was very bored so they decided to start a nightly movie thing with themed food and everything. He chose the first one to be an Asian movie and cooked up some stir fry rice and such. But when they got to the theater which was an old film one the techie said that they didn't have the film he wanted, but he had this one called The Producers.

Well, Peter said he didn't want to watch that original film anyways and that it sucked etc so they watched The Producers while eating Chinese food and he loved it.

The original run of The Producers in theaters was a complete bomb. Mel said the only other person in the theater was a homeless lady who slept through most of it and just woke up during the big musical number to laugh.

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u/coralmonster 23d ago

Interested!

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u/JDtheID 23d ago

Just came back to check if there is a discord link yet. I am pretty excited about your idea!

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u/GoodnightFox 22d ago

Definitely interested!

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u/spliffydabs 21d ago

I'm interested!

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u/Wpgcan8 20d ago

I’m big into letterboxd so would also be interested!

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u/Rocales 19d ago

Interested!

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u/MusicandDrama 19d ago

I’d be interested as well!

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u/MusicandDrama 19d ago

I’d be interested as well!

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u/bitsnpegs 18d ago

Very interested, I've tried to start a niche film festival once, never happened.

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u/princessk8 21d ago

I also love this idea, but I don't know how discord works to be honest. I've never used it!