2022 on Sunday Night Film Club - Boston

No Movie This Sunday - 12/25

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 22:06:03 +0000

The Boston Sunday Night Film Club will not be meeting this Sunday, December 25th, in observance of the holiday.

"Avatar: The Way of Water (3D)" - Dec 18th

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 22:49:11 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Dec 18th at 4:35p for Avatar: The Way of Water (3D) at the Regal Fenway. 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.

Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, “Avatar The Way of Water” begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive and the tragedies they endure.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

"Violent Night" - Dec 11th

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:53:09 +0000

Please note the updated time below:

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Dec 11th at 4 p for Violent Night at the Regal Fenway. 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 a group of mercenaries attack the estate of a wealthy family, Santa Claus must step in to save the day (and Christmas).

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

"The Fablemans" - Dec 4th

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 21:10:34 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Dec 4th at 6:30p for The Fablemans 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.

Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

"The Menu" - Nov 27th

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 23:34:12 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Nov 27th at 5pm for The Menu at the Somerville 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.

A couple (Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult) travels to a coastal island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef (Ralph Fiennes) has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

"Meet Me In The Bathroom" - Nov 20th

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:33:17 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Nov 20th at 2pm for Meet Me In The Bathroom 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.

Inspired by Lizzy Goodman’s bestselling book, MEET ME IN THE BATHROOM is an immersive archival journey through the explosive New York music scene of the early 2000s. Set against the backdrop of 9/11 and a world unaware of the seismic political, technological, and cultural shifts about to occur, this acclaimed documentary tells the story of the last great romantic age of rock ’n’ roll through the prism of a handful of era defining bands, including The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol, TV on the Radio, and The Moldy Peaches.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

"Dark Passage" - Nov 13th

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:52:47 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Nov 13th at 6:45p for Dark Passage 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.

The third of four legendary pairings between Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, DARK PASSAGE features Bogie as a man accused of his wife’s murder who busts out of jail in order to prove his innocence.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

"Good Night Oppy" - Nov 6th

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:33:18 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Nov 6th at 4:20pm for Good Night Oppy 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.

The film follows Opportunity, the Mars Exploration Rover affectionately dubbed Oppy by her creators and scientists at NASA. Oppy was originally expected to live for only 90 days but she ultimately explored Mars for nearly 15 years.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

"The Banshees of Inisherin" - Oct 30th

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:55:34 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Oct 30th at 4:30p for The Banshees of Inisherin 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.

The new film from Oscar-winning writer-director Martin McDonagh (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) reuniting with his In Bruges stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

"Decision to Leave" - Oct 23rd

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:25:32 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Oct 23rd at 6:05p 7:05p for Decision to Leave 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.

A detective investigating a man’s death in the mountains meets the dead man’s mysterious wife in the course of his dogged sleuthing.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes.

No Movie This Sunday - 10/16

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 21:50:35 +0000

The Boston Sunday Night Film Club will not be meeting this Sunday, October 16 due to host availability. We expect to return next Sunday, October 23rd.

"Amsterdam" - Oct 9th

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:13:45 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Oct 9th at 7pm for Amsterdam at the Somerville 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.

In the 1930s, three friends witness a murder, are framed for it, and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

"My Imaginary Country" - Oct 2nd

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:09:18 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Oct 2nd at 7pm for My Imaginary Country 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.

MY IMAGINARY COUNTRY is a thrilling, inspiring account of one country’s surge towards a reappraisal of their entire system of government that, sometimes painfully, reflects the situation in the US today. An initial vote on the new constitution will be held on Sept 4, but whatever the citizens of Chile ultimately decide, Guzman’s stirring documentary–as with his other films about the history of his beloved country–will remain a powerful testament to the ongoing struggle for justice and freedom in Chile–a struggle that reverberates around the world. Over 40 years since The Brattle first hosted the New England premiere of Guzman’s monumental THE BATTLE OF CHILE, we are thrilled to feature another chapter in his ongoing passion project which seeks to document the soul of a country.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

"Moonage Daydream" - Sep 25th

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:18:19 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Sep 25th at 4pm for Moonage Daydream 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.

A cinematic odyssey exploring David Bowie’s creative and musical journey. From visionary filmmaker Brett Morgen, and sanctioned by the Bowie estate.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

"See How They Run" - Sep 18th

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:17:50 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Sep 18th at 4:30p for See How They Run 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 the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

"Barbarian" - Sep 11th

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:50:30 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Sep 11th at 5p for Barbarian at the Somerville 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.

Traveling to Detroit for a job interview, a young woman books a rental home. But when she arrives late at night, she discovers that the house is double booked and a strange man is already staying there. Against her better judgement, she decides to spend the evening, but soon discovers that there’s a lot more to fear than just an unexpected house guest.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

No Movie This Sunday, September 4th

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 15:01:33 +0000

The Boston Sunday Night Film Club is taking this Sunday, September 4th off for Labor Day weekend.

"Three Thousand Years of Longing" - Aug 28th

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:49:35 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Aug 28th at 4:20p for Three Thousand Years of Longing 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.

A lonely scholar, on a trip to Istanbul, discovers a Djinn who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

No Movie This Sunday, August 21st

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 19:01:37 +0000

The Boston Sunday Night Film Club is taking this Sunday, August 21st off. Given we are in ‘summer vacation’ season, as well as with the COVID situation, expect the club to be a little ‘spottier’ than prior years.

"Bodies Bodies Bodies" - Aug 14th

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:03:19 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Aug 14th at 5:30p for Bodies Bodies Bodies at the Somerville Theatre. Look for Audra 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 a group of rich 20-somethings plan a hurricane party at a remote family mansion, a party game goes awry in this fresh and funny look at backstabbing, fake friends, and one party gone very, very wrong.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

"Vengeance" - Aug 7th

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:06:31 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Aug 7th at 6:45p for Vengeance 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.

A writer from New York City attempts to solve the murder of a girl he hooked up with and travels down south to investigate the circumstances of her death and discover what happened to her.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

"Nope" - Jul 24th

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:19:18 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Jul 24th at 5pm for Nope at the Somerville 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.

If you saw a post that we are seeing Marcel the Shell again, please disregard the re-post of last week’s details.

The residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

"Marcel the Shell with Shoes On" - Jul 17th

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:54:50 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Jul 17th at 6:10p for Marcel the Shell with Shoes On 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.

Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family. A beloved character gets his big-screen debut in this hilarious and heartwarming story about finding connection in the smallest corners.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

No Movie This Sunday, July 3rd

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 01:29:11 +0000

The Boston Sunday Night Film Club is taking this Sunday, July 3rd off. Given we are in ‘summer vacation’ season, as well as with the COVID situation, expect the club to be a little ‘spottier’ than prior years.

No Movie This Sunday, June 26th

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 19:11:39 +0000

The Boston Sunday Night Film Club is taking this Sunday, June 26th off. Given we are in ‘summer vacation’ season, as well as with the COVID situation, expect the club to be a little ‘spottier’ than prior years.

"Neptune Frost" - Jun 19th

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 01:27:04 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Jun 19th at 4pm for Neptune Frost 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.

An intersex African hacker, a coltan miner and the virtual marvel born as a result of their union.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

"La Strada" - Jun 12th

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 19:28:30 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Jun 12th at 7pm for La Strada at the Harvard Film Archive. 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.

A care-free girl is sold to a traveling entertainer, consequently enduring physical and emotional pain along the way.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

"Crimes of the Future" - Jun 5th

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 22:08:44 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Jun 5th at 4:45pm for Crimes of the Future 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.

As the human species adapts to a synthetic environment, the body undergoes new transformations and mutations. With his partner Caprice (Lea Seydoux), Saul Tenser (Viggo Mortensen), celebrity performance artist, publicly showcases the metamorphosis of his organs in avant-garde performances.

Timlin (Kristen Stewart), an investigator from the National Organ Registry, obsessively tracks their movements, which is when a mysterious group is revealed… Their mission - to use Saul’s notoriety to shed light on the next phase of human evolution.

Note: Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

"Top Gun: Maverick" - May 29th

Wed, 25 May 2022 17:52:47 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, May 29th at 3:45pm for Top Gun: Maverick at the Kendall Square Cinema. Look for Dan 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 more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

No Movie This Sunday - 5/22

Sat, 21 May 2022 12:46:33 +0000

Due to lack of host availability, the Boston Sunday Night Film Club will not be meeting this Sunday, May 22nd.

No Movie This Sunday - May 15th

Sat, 14 May 2022 15:47:22 +0000

I came home with some kind of illness, so the Boston Sunday Night Film Club will be taking another week off.

IFFBoston 2022 Selection - 5/1 - NAVALNY

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 21:04:56 +0000

The SNFC movie during IFFBoston 2022 will be NAVALNY at 5:45p at the Brattle on 5/1. Get tickets now!

https://iffboston.org/series/the-festival/screening/navalny

"The Northman" - Apr 24th

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 19:24:05 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Apr 24th at 3:45pm for The Northman 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.

From visionary director Robert Eggers comes The Northman, an action-filled epic that follows a young Viking prince on his quest to avenge his father’s murder.

Note: As always, be sure to check the club webpage/twitter/facebook the day of in case of last minute changes. Please wear a mask and observe all local ordinances and venue policies.

No Movie This Weekend - April 17th

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:14:50 +0000

Between the Easter holiday observed by some members and a lack of movies that caught my eye, we’ll be taking this weekend off. But the plan is for the film club to return ~weekly as long as it is safe to do so.

Also, the lineup for IFFBoston 2022 has been posted! Tickets go on sale soon, so keep an eye on iffboston.org (and follow them on the socials and/or sign up for their mailing list). Once the schedule is announced I’ll post here with the film club selection for festival sunday.

"Everything Everywhere All at Once" - Apr 10th

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 18:10:21 +0000

Update: Due to a close COVID exposure, Sean will be unable to host the club this Sunday. New member Becky has volunteered to host, so look for her before/after the movie!

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Apr 10th at 4:15p for Everything Everywhere All at Once at the Somerville Theatre. Look for Becky 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.

An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save the world by exploring other universes connecting with the lives she could have led.

Note: Club will be subject to all local and business COVID protocols. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Post-show dinner will be subject to restaurant availability. All Rights Reserved. Past Performance Is No Indication of Future Returns.

"Licorice Pizza" - Feb 20th

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:02:35 +0000

Join the Boston Sunday Night Film Club this Sunday, Feb 20th at 4p for Licorice Pizza at the Coolidge Corner Theatre. Look for Sean wearing a nametag and a mask 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.

“The story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.”

Note: I have no idea whether or not we will be going out afterwards, but it felt like time to try the club again…. We’ll see how it goes.