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Unclassifiable (in the BEST way)
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Early in this month’s Reel Ruminators film, the heroine declares: “I don’t want to meet interesting people, I want to be interesting.”
That line gives you a sense of the film's tone: witty and searching, with something deeper always lurking beneath the surface. Join us this month for an effervescent trip to France for a film that’s bright, funny, emotionally rich, and full of restless energy. The film, which premiered at Cannes in Critics’ Week, is the first feature from a woman to watch, unclassifiable in the best way, and so unforgettable. Is it a rom-com, a coming-of-age at 30+, or an existential drama? A summer romp, a screwball comedy, or something more contemplative? The answer is yes, to all! Short (just 98 minutes) and smart, join us to delight in this charming, surprisingly moving debut and then unpack it all together. Why this film is worth seeing: 🏆 GALECA Award for Unsung LGBTQ Film of the Year Keen to watch the film and dissect it together? The Reel Ruminators live discussion is on Sunday, July 27, at 2 p.m. ET – but everything is available on your own time, too. You’ll get:
Whether you watch on day one or two weeks later, Reel Ruminators is built to meet you where you are. Curious what it’s like from the inside? “Most of the Reel Ruminators films have been such a discovery for me and aren’t films I would have necessarily chosen to watch on my own.
It’s opened me up to new types of films that I really like. One of the films that really lingered with me a lot…I saw the trailer and thought, 'I would not have watched this if I were alone, and what a loss that would have been!'
Everyone has a different way of watching movies and expressing their thoughts about them, even if it’s expressing a similar feeling. Sometimes, other members have had a whole different perspective that I wouldn’t have thought about at all, and it’s fantastic.”
- Nurri Kim, Reel Ruminators Member Join now to watch the film, get the materials, and be part of the conversation: 👉Click here to join (or find out more) This is a rich film, and Reel Ruminators is built to help you get even more from it. Alex |
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Seventh Row is a nonprofit Canadian film criticism publication and publishing house. We're dedicated to helping you expand your horizons by curating the best socially progressive films from around the world and helping you think deeply about them. This newsletter is run by Seventh Row (http://seventh-row.com) but features exclusive content not found on the website.
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