"How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer" - Aug 18th
Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Aug 18th at 3:45p for How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer at the Coolidge Corner Theatre. Look for Dan wearing a multicolored shirt in the theatre lobby about 15 minutes before the film. As always, after the film we will descend on a local establishment for dinner/drinks/discussion.
How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer explores the rollercoaster life of America’s most controversial and bestselling author of the twentieth century, Norman Mailer.
Propelled by his tremendous ego and contrarian spirit, Mailer’s ceaseless visibility in the public eye lasted 6 decades, during which he had 6 tumultuous marriages, 9 beloved children, 11 bestsellers, 3 arrests, and 2 Pulitzer Prizes. Prophet, hedonist, violent criminal, literary outlaw, and social provocateur, Mailer’s ideas about love, anger, fear, and courage cut to the core of human nature, are more relevant than ever today, and point to a prescription for waking ourselves up, shaking free of society’s expectations, and coming alive as a people.
The first project with full access to Mailer’s family and their archive, the film unearths a treasure trove of intimate and never- before-seen footage, outtakes, audio recordings, and interviews from throughout his life. Mailer lays himself bare, foibles and all. As a lover, fighter, rabble-rouser, and perhaps the last true American public intellectual, he seeks most of all to become a bolder, better human being and encourages us to do the same – to think adventurously, speak fearlessly, and care less about the response… or risk a doomed future.
"To Catch a Thief" - Aug 11th
Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Aug 11th at 5:45p for To Catch a Thief at the Brattle Theatre. Look for Sean wearing a nametag in the theatre lobby about 15 minutes before the film. As always, after the film we will descend on a local establishment for dinner/drinks/discussion.
Cary Grant is almost impossibly charming as a debonaire former cat burglar who is dragged back into the game when someone else tries to resurrect his former persona.
"Kneecap" - Aug 04th
Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Aug 4th at 4:45pm for Kneecap at the Coolidge Corner Theatre. Look for Sean wearing a nametag in the theatre lobby about 15 minutes before the film. As always, after the film we will descend on a local establishment for dinner/drinks/discussion.
When fate brings Belfast teacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed ’low life scum’ Naoise and Liam Og, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish, they lead a movement to save their mother tongue.
"Deadpool and Wolverine" - Jul 28th
Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Jul 28th at 5pm for Deadpool and Wolverine at the Somerville Theatre. Look for Howard wearing a nametag in the theatre lobby about 15 minutes before the film. As always, after the film we will descend on a local establishment for dinner/drinks/discussion.
A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life with his days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. But when his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctant Wolverine.
No Movie This Sunday - July 21st
The Boston Sunday Night Film Club will not be meeting this Sunday, July 21st, due to lack of host availability. We expect to return on July 28th.
"Longlegs" - Jul 14th
Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Jul 14th at 4:35p for Longlegs at the Kendall Square Cinema. Look for Sean wearing a nametag in the theatre lobby about 15 minutes before the film. As always, after the film we will descend on a local establishment for dinner/drinks/discussion.
In pursuit of a notorious serial killer, a rookie FBI agent with a mysterious past must solve a series of occult clues to end his terrifying killing spree.
No Movie This Sunday, July 7th
The Boston Sunday Night Film Club will not meet this Sunday, July 7th, in observance of the holiday weekend. We expect to return to our regular schedule next Sunday, July 14th.
"Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person" - Jun 30th
Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Jun 30th at 400pm for Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person at the Brattle Theatre. Look for Sean wearing a nametag in the theatre lobby about 15 minutes before the film. As always, after the film we will descend on a local establishment for dinner/drinks/discussion.
Sasha is a young vampire with a serious problem: she’s too sensitive to kill. When her exasperated parents cut off her blood supply, Sasha’s life is in jeopardy. Luckily, she meets Paul, a lonely teenager with suicidal tendencies who is willing to give his life to save hers. But their friendly agreement soon becomes a nocturnal quest to fulfill Paul’s last wishes before day breaks.
"The Bikeriders" - Jun 23rd
Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Jun 23rd at 6:10pm for The Bikeriders at the Kendall Square Cinema. Look for Sean wearing a nametag in the theatre lobby about 15 minutes before the film. As always, after the film we will descend on a local establishment for dinner/drinks/discussion.
After a chance encounter at a local bar, strong-willed Kathy is inextricably drawn to Benny, the newest member of Midwestern motorcycle club, the Vandals led by the enigmatic Johnny. Much like the country around it, the club begins to evolve, transforming from a gathering place for local outsiders into a dangerous underworld of violence, forcing Benny to choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.
No Movie This Sunday - June 16th
Due to lack of host availability, the Boston Sunday Night Film Club will not meet this Sunday, June 16th. We expect to return to our normal schedule next week.