Who: Open call for all movie lovers who enjoy films that provoke thought and spark lively discussions. If you seek an alternative to the standard cineplex fare, we may be the Meetup for you. What: Films of independent distribution: art house, classics, silents, cult, foreign, and retrospectives. How: Become a member. Look for Meetups on the Calendar or in Messages. RSVP and meet! We'll meet before or after the films for a bite, drinks, and conversation.

Yep, I call them "movies," not "films." This is a Meetup group for people age 40 and up who want to get together occasionally to see a movie (or sometimes a film), and then grab a bite to eat or a cup of coffee afterwards. We can discuss the movie, or just get to know each other. This is not meant to be a pretentious film discussion group. Just a group to see a movie with once a month or so. Who's with me? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

The Film Society is a group based in Oakland County that is dedicated to the experience and discussion of films on the big screen. We have a broad appreciation for films as an artistic medium, and we like to see films of different genres. We also enjoy the social experience of meeting to see and discuss films. We always go out for coffee after the movie to sit and talk about what we just saw. What about the film did we like and why? What were the weak points? What director or actor has us pleasa …