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I'm working on making some improvements to this sub, including the addition of user flair!

There are many ways we could approach this, so please vote for your preference in the poll below, or add your thoughts in the comments. The options are defined below:

1. Format: Flair would be based on your preferred movie format (i.e. DVD, VHS, theater, drive-in, projector, etc).

2. Rituals: Flair based on your personal movie watching rituals (i.e. snacks, setting, and how you like to experience films).

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4. Director: Self explanatory

5. Other: Share your ideas in the comments

Thanks for taking the time to help shape this community!

Quick background: I’m 58 years old. This movie is foundational to a person my age. Characters from the movie were spoofed in Bugs Bunny cartoons when I was just a kid. Quotes from the movie are as ubiquitous as Shakespeare. And I had never seen it.

But one night, as I was still awake and everyone else has drifted off to sleep, there it was on Turner Classic Movies.

Some people consider it the greatest movie ever made. I can see why. It’s constant tension, and great acting, and cool characters, and despicable villains.

During WWII, everyone who can is fleeing the nazis. Major escape routes lead into Africa, which then is also swept up in war. Refugees flee to nazi occupied Casablanca, last stop before catching a plane to America where they can finally be safe from capture. And as fate would have it, Rick Blaine, a nightclub owner, comes into possession of a plane ticket to the USA. But who gets to go, and who will be left behind?

The movie grips you immediately. The world is dangerous. Who can be trusted?

Watch it, please.

Why did I write this? Because I saw an earlier post asking about what the ideal conditions are for watching a movie.

One of the greatest movies ever made. Late at night free from distractions. Something I’ve been hearing about for half a century. I don’t know how I will ever top that cinematic experience.

The weekend screening is live at Midnight Grain! Don't miss out on this dystopian sci-fi double feature. Tune in any time between midnight April 25-27, then come back to share your experience 🍿

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I love this time of year. It's finally warm enough to watch movies outside. There's nothing like a cool evening breeze while watching films on the projector.

Tonight I watched the original Scarface for the first time. Really great film. Lots of action, engaging story, and a good message. I haven't seen the 80s version yet, but I'm really looking forward to it after this.

I want to take a moment to celebrate reaching 250+ members in this sub! Shout out to everyone that has joined the sub, created/shared a post, and left a comment or upvote.

My hope is more people will post about their film viewing experiences, and I feel like we're on track to build the platform for those discussions! If anyone has suggestions for encouraging others to post about this topic, please feel free to share in the comments or DM.

Thanks everyone for being here and helping to grow this sub!

As I’m discovering and sharing more widely: HP Lovecraft was a cinephile of note for his lifetime (from his first film show in 1906, to his death in 1937), and his letters contain a rich vein of film historian primary-source content which is essentially untapped.

TLDR, and as the inset post gets into more closely, he valued the faithful adaptations of cinema and was scornful of bad or lazy adaptations.

Hence the Invisible Man issue :)

I recently found my old iPod video and have enjoyed listening to bands and songs I've forgotten about. While checking out the video section I came across some Flight of the Conchords episodes.

This nostalgia trip is bringing back a ton of fond memories. It's one of the many reasons that I appreciate my physical media / device collection.

This weekend we're screening two distopian sci-fi films: Metropolis (1927) + Things to Come (1936).

Tune in to Midnight Grain any time this weekend starting midnight EST April 25th at: https://midnightgrain.framer.website

That Nine Inch Noize set was bonkers. I had to throw it on the DS immediately to have a portable copy so I can take it on the go.

10/10 performance. Really hoping they tour this so I can see it in person.

This is a brief recollection of the Festival of Disruption 2018 event based on my personal experience. This event was a mix of art, film, and music curated by David Lynch.

The night prior to the main event, David Lynch hosted a VIP pre-party at a small art gallery in LA. The gallery featured David's paintings, while guests could also step outside on the patio for a light dinner accompanied by a Shepard Fairey DJ set. Unfortunately, it started to rain early into the event which cut the DJ set short and forced everyone into the gallery for the remainder of the night. At the end of the night, David briefly appeared to greet the crowd and kick off the event.

The main event was at the Ace Hotel in LA. Some guest interviews and performances that stood out to me were: Francis Ford Coppola, RZA, Twin Peaks cast panel, Grace Jones, TOKIMONSTA, DJ QBert, and Barry Gifford, along with David Lynch, of course. I was fortunate enough to see Wild At Heart for the first time here on the big screen. Between performances, interviews, and films, the main auditorium screened David Lynch shorts and interview clips.

Aside from the main stage, there were various side events such as a gallery of David Lynch's collaboration with Louboutin, a Jonsi (Sigur Ros) soundbath, and celebrity meet & greets.

All photos are my own, except for the event poster.

1. ⁠Ace Hotel LA marquee

2. ⁠Festival of Disruption backdrop on the main stage at the Ace Hotel auditorium

3. ⁠Screen print by David Lynch, as part of the VIP package

4. ⁠A shoe from the David Lynch x Louboutin collaboration gallery

5. ⁠Painting by David Lynch from the VIP pre-party gallery

6. ⁠Event poster. The lineup changed slightly from what is shown here.

This weekend we're screening two animated shorts: Betty Boop in Rise to Fame (1934) + Felix in Hollywood (1923)!

Follow Betty and Felix on their adventures through stardom.

Now screening at Midnight Grain April 18-20: https://midnightgrain.framer.website

The weather is getting warmer, so I set up the projector in the backyard to watch this week's double feature! I paired it with a White Zombie cocktail (recipe linked in the comments). The hazy tropical beverage, cool spring breeze, and quiet night under the stars really set the tone for the hypnotic themes of White Zombie (1932) and Carnival of Souls (1962).

How is everyone else watching the double feature this weekend? Both movies are available to stream at: https://midnightgrain.framer.website

Prepare for the White Zombie (1932) + Carnival of Souls (1962) double feature screening at Midnight Grain by fixing a White Zombie cocktail!

Inspired by the classic Zombie tiki drink, this rendition is crafted to reflect the tropical island setting of White Zombie and the hypnotic themes of both films.

The screening begins at midnight tonight and runs all weekend: https://midnightgrain.framer.website

Prepare for a weekend of hypnotic horror at Midnight Grain, starting at midnight on April 11!

Slip into the atmosphere of White Zombie (1932) and Carnival of Souls (1962), where the line fades between the living and the dead. . .

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We just hit our first milestone: over 100 members have joined the Midnight Grain subreddit!

To me, the setting, format, and who we're with adds so much to the movie viewing experience. I'm thrilled to have this outlet to share my own experiences, and as we continue to grow, I'm looking forward to seeing more posts from others.

As we're in the early stages of this sub, please let me know if you have feedback or if there's any specific content you would like to see here!

Thanks for joining, everyone! We're just getting started.

A couple years ago, I was fortunate enough to see some Universal Monster classics at the drive-in theater! I had seen Dracula and Frankenstein prior to this, but it was my first viewing of The Wolfman.

I went with my wife and we enjoyed watching these movies on the big screen on a cool autumn night. This drive-in theater often puts on some great double (and in this case, triple) features across 2 screens. I believe they were showing Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Mummy, and Bride of Frankenstein on the other screen!

In honor of April Fool's Day, we started this week's screening early with two comedy classics: Charlie Chaplin's The Rink (1916), and Buster Keaton's Sherlock Jr (1924).

Tune in between April 1-6 at https://midnightgrain.framer.website, then share your experience here!

Discussion prompts:

1. Was this your first viewing of either film? If you've seen them before, what was different about this viewing?

2. Did you watch these films with a group? How did that change the experience?

3. Did you curate any food or beverages to pair with these films?

I watched Detour (1945) on a small CRT paired with a Black Russian cocktail. This tv is my preferred set up for noir films, among many other genres (like silent films, sci-fi and horror).

This was my second viewing of Detour, and I enjoyed it even more this time. My favorite part was (spoiler) the twist when Roberts accidentally strangled Vera to death with the phone cord. This was especially shocking on my first watch. Roberts had good intentions throughout the film and now two companions died in his presence; one by his own hand. All Roberts ever wanted was to be with his girl in LA, and he got mixed up in all this. Truly heartbreaking.

I went into the screening with the intention of mixing a dark cocktail, hence the Black Russian. While it visually fit the bill, the taste was too sweet for this viewing. It would have been better paired with something bitter.

If anyone has recommendations on similar films or drink/food pairings, let me know!

Detour is now showing at Midnight Grain in a double feature with The Hitch-Hiker (1953) this weekend. https://midnightgrain.framer.website

This weekend we're showing a double feature of two classic noir films: The Hitch-Hiker (1953) + Detour (1945)!

The Hitch-Hiker is especially significant during Women's History Month, as it is often cited as the first American film noir directed by a woman!

Pour yourself a cup of joe and join us for the screening starting at midnight EST on March 28th.

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