Apocalypse, Again: Children of Men

About this event

Join Movie Club member Robin for the next film in our Apocalypse series with Children of Men!

Here's how it works:

• We will be meeting at Breakside Beaverton at 5pm

• Grab some food and drinks and we'll spend some time discussing this masterpiece. (NOTE: Just like a book club, we watch the movie before we meet, streaming links below)

Children of Men Set in a bleak near-future where humanity has become mysteriously infertile and no child has been born in nearly two decades, Children of Men follows disillusioned former activist Theo Faron as he is drawn into a dangerous mission that could change the fate of the world.

Directed by Alfonso Cuarón and starring Clive Owen, Children of Men (2006) is widely regarded as one of the most influential science fiction films of the 21st century. It received three Academy Award nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Cinematography, and won BAFTA Awards for Best Cinematography and Best Production Design. The film has earned enduring critical acclaim for its groundbreaking long-take cinematography, thought-provoking social commentary, and powerful vision of a world on the brink.

Apocalypse, Again: “It’s the End of the World As We Know It …” Since the beginning of the age of movies, filmmakers have captured our attention by telling us all the various ways human civilization could come to an end. From space threats to catastrophes of our own making, we cannot look away. Is it about all the ways that it could end, or is it really about how individual humans deal with the impending end of their world (or how they handle a future without much in the way of overarching human society)?

And let’s be honest, not every film with something interesting to say on the topic was very good. But a fair number of those are still worth talking about. So bring the popcorn, your “bug out bags”, and your opinions. How do people rise to the occasion or devolve? And what makes a good apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic movie?

Tips:

• Haven't seen the movie before? You're in for a treat - try to watch the movie sometime before we meet ( Streaming Options ). Just like a book club we don't watch the movie at our meetup, just discuss it. .

• I usually take a few notes while I watch to keep from forgetting the most interesting stuff. If you think of some interesting discussion topics while you watch, bring 'em with you!

• We'll decide on our next movie to watch! Come with suggestions.

From Portland Movie Club