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Miss Going to the Movies More Than Dorothy Misses Kansas? Me too. That's why every Sunday, I (Meghan) am excited to screen movies in a communal space again (even if it must be socially-distant...for now!) via discord. At the end of each screening, a short interactive discussion follows. Topics are free-range and I am eager to share and learn from the different takeaways you guys have. I have a degree in this, so I ~kinda~ know what I’m doing. For more, be sure to check out: www.meghanegill.com

  1. 01/29/2022

    Week 21 | THE FLORIDA PROJECT

    Watched The Florida Project (dir. Sean Baker, 2017) Points of Discussion:  - How the movie uses film elements to showcase the children's POV  - The audience's headspace while watching  - Interpreting the ending   References:  - The Florida Project Should've Been Nominated (Nerdwriter1 Youtube Channel/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXbKeHAoA84&t=361s)  - ‘The Florida Project’: Director Sean Baker Explains How and Why He Shot That Ending (The Hollywood Reporter article by Ashley Lee/ 2017)

    20 min

  2. 01/22/2022

    Week 20 | DON'T LOOK UP

    Watched Don't Look Up (dir. Adam McKay, 2021) Points of Discussion:  - An allegory for climate change  - Polarizing film reviews  - Similar comedic vibes in other films  - Can humor handle our reality?  - The evolution of Adam McKay   References:  - Don’t Look Up Director Noticed Similarities Between Script & Pandemic (Screen Rant article by Alexander Harrison/ 2022)  - Don't Look Up Director Celebrates How Netflix Movie Is Dividing Audiences (Screen Rant article by James Osborne/ 2022)  - Why Are People So Mad About Don’t Look Up? (The Atlantic Article article by Kevin Townsend, Sophie Gilbert, David Sims, and Spencer Kornhaber/ 2022)

    35 min

  3. 01/15/2022

    Week 19 | CHICAGO

    Watched Chicago (dir. Rob Marshall, 2002) Points of Discussion: - Is all of CHICAGO in Roxie's head? - The news as a form of spectacle - Significance of this movie musical in 2002 References: - The Musical that Saved a Genre - Lemme Review: Chicago (2002) (Wiseclay Youtube Channel/ https://youtu.be/bxYV2cVmG_g)

    25 min

  4. 05/19/2021

    Week 18 | IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE

    Watched In the Mood for Love (dir. Wong Kar-wai, 2000)    Points of Discussion:  - The hauntings done by lingering love  - The unique relationship between Mrs. Chan and Mr. Chow  - Cinematic techniques used to showcase main theme   References:  - In the Mood For Love: Crash Course Film Criticism #5 (CrashCourse Youtube Channel/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98QmnyyIXsY)  - Criticwire Classic of the Week: Wong Kar-Wai’s ‘In the Mood for Love’ (Indie Wire article by Vikram Murthi/ 2015)

    21 min

  5. 05/15/2021

    Week 17 | CLERKS

    Watched Clerks (dir. Kevin Smith, 1994)   Points of Discussion:  - How does CLERKS work?  - A more honest film as an independent film  - Any comments on capitalism?   References:  - Film Histories Episode 37 - Clerks ( Film Histories Youtube Channel/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbOjgeSuUJs)  - Clerks: A Leap Of Faith; video essay (Visual Stories Youtube Channel/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE8GSv7OyWo)

    29 min

  6. 04/21/2021

    Week 16 | SHREK

    Watched Shrek (dir. Andrew Adamson & Vicky Jenson, 2001)   Points of Discussion:  - Shrek: the anti-fairy tale against Disney  - A new take on the fairy tale structure  - This killer soundtrack  - An actor's effect on a character's voice   References:  - Is ''Shrek'' the anti- Disney fairy tale? (Entertainment Weekly article by Lori Reese/ 2001)  - Why Shrek Has Aged So Much Better Than Other Movies (Nerdstalgic Youtube Channel/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RobmhhAuOHM)

    29 min

  7. 04/18/2021

    Week 15 | NAPOLEON DYNAMITE

    Watched Napoleon Dynamite (dir. Jared Hess, 2004)    Points of Discussion:  - How the film's setting is used a template for middle/rural America in other films  - Film's lasting significance and cult following  - Does the film have story structure or is it a collection of sketches?  - Nostalgia of the 1980's and early 2000s References: - How 'Napoleon Dynamite' became Hollywood's template for Middle America (Deseret News Youtube Channel) - NAPOLEON DYNAMITE - story isn't king (MacCosham Films Youtube Channel)

    24 min

  8. 04/18/2021

    Week 14 | GREY GARDENS

    Watched Grey Gardens (dir. Albert Maysles, Ellen Hovde, Muffie Meyer, & David Maysles, 1976)    Points of Discussion:  - Background on Big Edie and Little Edie Beale  - How documentaries were filmed throughout the Direct Cinema movement  - Exploitation vs. Empathy of the Beales References: - Grey Gardens (Wikipedia article) - Direct cinema (Wikipedia article)

    27 min
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Miss Going to the Movies More Than Dorothy Misses Kansas? Me too. That's why every Sunday, I (Meghan) am excited to screen movies in a communal space again (even if it must be socially-distant...for now!) via discord. At the end of each screening, a short interactive discussion follows. Topics are free-range and I am eager to share and learn from the different takeaways you guys have. I have a degree in this, so I ~kinda~ know what I’m doing. For more, be sure to check out: www.meghanegill.com

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    CineMeghan Theaters
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
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