Journal News Film Club
One of the most popular programs at the JBFC continues to be the Journal News Film Club, made possible through the generous sponsorship of The Journal News! It consistently sells out—learn how to subscribe today!
Subscribers are part of a select audience across the country previewing the hottest new independent films from around the world before their general release. A selection of engaging, challenging films are screened—a mix of narratives, foreign films, and documentaries. Selected from various film festivals, recent selections have included Lymelife, Summer Hours, and The Cove.
Each evening of this monthly club begins at 7:30 pm with an introduction by the host, who announces the film selection at that time. The surprise element is one of the fun highlights of this preview club, giving viewers the opportunity to discover films they might ordinarily miss. The host also leads a lively post-film discussion, enhancing the overall experience of the film and providing a chance for the audience to share, and enjoy listening to occasional special guests (producers, directors or actors).
Dave D'Arcy is the host for this film club. He comes to this post with over 20 years of experience as an art-news reporter and film critic for NPR, The New Yorker, and Screen International. His strong acquaintance with film and the film industry adds great depth to our monthly film choices and discussion.
These are always special evenings and a wonderful opportunity to share film as part of a group of film lovers. We hope you'll join us for the next season! Although each season typically sells out, there are standby tickets available each month. Give it a try.