Latest Meeting Notes

We opened the meeting by welcoming new members, Bob, Sue, and Gail. 

• Attendance was higher than usual, and we also had guests. Liz and her friend Adele were trying out our club.

Laurie asked for any additional comments about "The Sting" and "Sneakers". 

• We are finding, as we watch more and more movies, that we enjoy the performances of actors in their various roles.

We collected dues, and at this point, the roster is cleared, but new members will always be welcomed. 

• Meeting attendance is capped at 22 to encourage a quality discussion and make it easier on the waiter. 

  • Jay, our server this evening, did a great job with our large crowd. 

• If the count is at 22, we will always have a waitlist, and this almost always clears, since there are usually last-minute cancellations.

For the April meeting, we will discuss whatever meeting wins the Oscar. 

• [NOTE: Since this is a late posting, we now know that the award for Best Picture was awarded to "One Battle After Another" and that will be the film we discuss on April 7.]

• Laurie will be out of town.

  • Bill will lead the meeting in her absence.

• Please RSVP through the link on the website or the "website updated" email. 

• The meeting date is April 7th, 5:30 pm at The Wheelhouse.

Our May 5th meeting will be held at the Cinema Art Theater (CAT).

• To honor actor/director Rob Reiner, we will be screening one of his many wonderful movies in the JEMS theater.

• After some discussion, we selected three Rob Reiner films from his extensive filmography, and we will send out a survey to the club to decide which one to screen for this event.

  • As always, it is encouraged to see other classic Rob Reiner movies on your own. 

• An email with the survey information will be sent out soon. Keep an eye on your inbox. 

  • Polling will close on April 30. 

  • An email announcing the film receiving the most votes will be sent out on May 1.

• The CAT doors open at 6:00 PM. The movie will start at 6:30 PM

• The screening admission is free, with paid concessions available.

• The nominated movies are:

  • The Sure Thing (1985)

  • The American President (1995)

  • The Magic of Belle Island (2012)

OLLI movie screenings continue at the CAT courtesy of our OLLI liaison, Marty.

• Please check the Special Events page of our website for the remaining schedule over the next few Tuesdays. 

• Doors open at 2:00 PM and the screening starts at 2:30 PM.

• The screenings have been popular, and seating may be limited. 

• The theatre is not open to the public for these screenings, but as a movie club member, you are welcome to attend.

The meeting continued with Sally leading our discussion of "The First Wives Club".

• We discussed the casting of these three top stars, the singing, and their marriages. 

• We talked about the evolution of their looks, from frumpy to more polished, and how empowered they felt as they took on new roles. 

• Overall, the movie was well-received, but some felt Diane Keaton had stronger performances as an actress.

Finally, Jane offered to lead "Best in Show" for the June meeting.

• By June, weather permitting, we expect to move our meetings to the great outdoors at George H. P. Smith Park, behind Beebe Hospital (check the "Meeting Locations" page on our website).

• The meeting date is June 2. More details to follow.

Bonus coverage:

• Ted provided us with links to articles that may be of interest to members of the club (click on the links below):

  • The Oscars are usually wrong. Here are the real best pictures. 

  • Every Oscar Best Picture Winner in History  Home Arts & Culture Article 

See you at April's meeting!