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Wrap Up: Field of Dreams

It’s true. If you build it…they will come

Over 100 people joined the Film Club’s virtual get together on May 14, featuring Phil Alden Robinson, director and screenwriter of our film of the month, Field of Dreams. The conversation afforded an insider’s view of how the film evolved from a novel to a major motion picture and let us in on the challenges and rewards along the way. A big thank you to Phil Robinson, our guest, Fr. David, our moderator, and all of you who helped create such a wonderful evening.

The Film Club will be meeting for the fourth time via Zoom on June 11 when we’ll be discussing Greta Gerwig’s 2019 film, Little Woman. It is the seventh film adaptation of the 1868 novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott. Gerwig’s version is considered by many the best, bringing vitality and new life to the beloved story.

Delis Alejandro, (310) 566-1530 or   

Wrap Up: Field of Dreams

It’s true. If you build it…they will come

Over 100 people joined the Film Club’s virtual get together on May 14, featuring Phil Alden Robinson, director and screenwriter of our film of the month, Field of Dreams. The conversation afforded an insider’s view of how the film evolved from a novel to a major motion picture and let us in on the challenges and rewards along the way. A big thank you to Phil Robinson, our guest, Fr. David, our moderator, and all of you who helped create such a wonderful evening.

 

The Film Club will be meeting for the fourth time via Zoom on June 11 when we’ll be discussing Greta Gerwig’s 2019 film, Little Woman. It is the seventh film adaptation of the 1868 novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott. Gerwig’s version is considered by many the best, bringing vitality and new life to the beloved story.

About

What is Film Club?

Screenings with Meanings

The Film Club brings together movie lovers for a monthly discussion on a selected film. The 2019-2020 theme is Art of Cinema and with each film is chosen not only for its meaning, but also in the context of a specific aspect of filmmaking (e.g., screenwriting, set decoration). It’s amazing how much more you can see once you begin to appreciate the techniques that make one film stand out from the rest.

 

The Film Club also hosts two seasonal events: A Holiday Party, featuring a classic Christmas movie, and Oscar Night, where we review the nominated films and vote for our “best picture of the year.” (Our track record for predicting the Oscar has been uncanny.)

 

The Film Club meets in the Grand Pavilion on the second Thursday of the month from September through May. Our discussions are led by Father David Guffey, CSC, Director, Family Theater Productions.

 

Season

The Art of Cinema Series: 2019-2020 Season
September	History of Film
October	The Apartment  Screenwriting
November	Vertigo Mis-en-scene
December	Christmas in Connecticut
January	City Slickers Set Decoration
February	Oscar Night
March*	Julie & Julia Costume Design
April*	Darkest Hour Makeup
May*	A Man For All Seasons Classic
*Replaced by virtual Film Club discussions of Groundhog Day (March), Rear Window (April) and Field of Dreams (May).

 

Archive

2018-2019 Season
September	Gravity
October	Cinema Paradiso
November	Hidden Figures
December	White Christmas
January	Stan & Ollie
February	Oscar Night
March	A Man of His Word
April	Of Gods and Men
May	The African Queen

 

 

2017-2018 Season
September	The Way
October	A Beautiful Mind
November	A Man Called Ove
December	The Bishops Wife
January	The Post
February	Oscar Night
March	Nine to Five
April	Inside Out
May	Roman Holiday