Art House

While reading this article, I developed a strong urge to want to go to one of these microcinemas. It would be really cool to get to see more unknown films and have engaging discussions about them. I definitely relate to what Rebecca Alvin said about her experience at a Grizzly Man screening where she asked what people around her thought about the film only to get the response, “It was okay, but I wanted to see more bears.” This is usually what happens when I go see movies with friends, although the films aren’t of the art cinema type.

I also kept thinking about wanting to run one of those microcinemas as I was reading the article. I would find a film made by a local filmmaker, then maybe make some snacks for the screening and relate it to the film if I can, then get about 15-20 people that want to come see it, charge them $5 each, a small fee more if they want some treats, have a discussion after the screening hopefully with the filmmakers present, and boom. Fun night for everyone involved. It doesn’t even seem like it needs to be anything official either, which I guess would lend more to the art house feel of it all. I would probably only even charge until I made back up the cost of the projector, and then reduce the fee allowing it all to go to the filmmaker. This reading coupled with my research on Amos Vogel and Cinema 16 is sparking a big interest for me in these small screenings and film gatherings.