u/Disastrous-Dare-6926 — reddlx

Would you like to join a film society, and build a non-profit within El Paso?

Hi! I've advertised things here a couple of times. A lot really, and ive had a strong run this year so far. I have to be honest though its really hard doing this single-handedly. Especially with the ambition I try to have.

El Paso's film scene is really beginning to grow there's no doubt to that. Besides movie groups like movie prty, mine (The El Paso Film Society), comedy nights at bars, or film fests, city run events, you name it. Things are starting to get amped up.

I have a really special vision for El Paso however, and whilst it will be tough to bring to life. I believe it is definitely doable, and we are in the best time for it. My goal is to make a 501c3 Org. A film non-profit, and own/operate our own theater and perhaps even productions later down the line. All we need is a president, vice president, secretary, and to pay a $275 fee. Now believe it, or not we have a history with film restoration and indie stuff. People like Charles Horak who funded restorations of classic films, or special events hosted at the plaza have been shown by the El Paso Community Foundation. I want something year round though. Film isn't a two weeks out of the year passion for me.

Right now I have a solid venue locked down, a sizeable following, but really no concrete way so far to tackle those plans. My current partners would rather me build up my own thing, and get it kicking first before we talk business. Thats a work in progress, and obviously these things take time. I'm working on my own career right now as well, so I understand.

All this to say though if you're one of those people, well, considering reaching out. Id like to do more events especially for September coming up, and im looking for vendors for the month. Particularly Asian in line with my theme of martial arts films for Shawbros September. I cant promise any money at the moment. In time however I think we can make something special and make a cornerstone of the southwest that isnt 6 hours to Arizona, or 8 to San Antonio.

We are the biggest city in our region, we have more access to diverse populations. As much as I love Las Cruces, and the film community there. El Paso should be its own beacon to people here. What do you think, and how would you like to get involved?

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u/Disastrous-Dare-6926 — 11 days ago

▲ 432 r/filmnoir+1 crossposts

Anyone interested in joining a noir book club?

Hello! A couple months back I posted about the idea of making my own book club, and I went ahead and went forward with it! The whole idea, and reason I started this is to become familiar the basis of film noir. Alongside studying something I feel that is a prescient yet understudied, and even a misunderstood topic especially within American literature or even crime fiction as a whole. I am not sure if this allowed by the rules per se, but if you would like to join or talk about noir feel to dm or reach out!

We are active on goodreads, but we mostly use discord. Our book of the month for August is Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep

Our mission statement

Mission Statement:

Hello everyone, and welcome to the Crime Book Club! The goal of this club is really to dig into what composes noir and detective fiction, all under the broader umbrella of crime fiction.

You may have heard of authors like Agatha Christie (And then there were none... or Murder on the Orient Express) or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes), but how often have you heard of names like Dashiell Hammett or Raymond Chandler? Despite them making the most lasting iconography of the 20th century throughout with its impact still seen today in films, games, etc. How many stores carry their work or give them the same attention as they do those older authors?

Well we aim to rectify that. Noir alongside being one of the most definitive American genres, being born from WWII and the great depression. Is also the most prescient. Throughout the months we will be going through different authors over different periods of time to come closer to the unvarnished truth of the American Dream and experience Americana through a darker, rawer lens.

Of course we expect to dive through topics that will touch on explicit depictions of racism, violence of all kinds, language, and graphic media. Engage at your own discretion

And preview of our rules

Rules:

Though we are touching explicit content, don't bring your own prejudices. Be kind to others. Respect other's opinions. Keep your focus on the media and not the person besides you.
***NO TRUE CRIME. NONE. NOTHING. NONE WHATSOEVER.***

This rule exists because I believe the goals of crime fiction, and true crime are inherently separate. Crime fiction is built into the analysis of the way that law and crime interacts, or intersects. Whilst true crime is built more so on the psychology and events of a specific person/moment. In my opinion beginning with In Cold Blood, exploitation is inherently built into the genre. You may feel free to disagree, but we will be not be focusing on non-fiction.

Use common sense for everything else. If you have to be told no, its probably not a good idea.

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u/Disastrous-Dare-6926 — 12 days ago

▲ 13 r/classicfilms

What films/directors define a studio for you?

Maybe this is an odd question, but I've had it brewing in my head for some time. Something like Disney is obvious, Warner Bros. Looney Tunes, Nick Ray, Michael Curtiz, etc. More interesting to me Paramount I think of Billy Wilder, I had something else but I cant remember it at the moment lol. My absolute fav at Columbia with Sam Fuller, and Budd Boetticher. And Ford at Fox, of course same with Sam. Universal of course the monsters, Hitchcock, and Siodmak etc

But I realize how little I know of RKO, MGM, or something like UA. Point being what makes you think a certain vibe or style belongs to a studio? What do you feel belonged to the big five of the time if any? Did it change how a director worked if they worked for multiple studios? Was it dependent on someone like Zanuck, another producer, or studio player?

Is this even a sensible thing to ask? Curious to see what others think

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u/Disastrous-Dare-6926 — 2 months ago

▲ 2 r/ElPaso

Its my turn to make a job post

Hello everyone, im 24 a male college grad with a bio degree, and im currently enrolled in Phlebotomy at EPCC in a fast track program thats ten weeks. It takes place from 12-8 every MWF. Honestly though a lot of the costs are expensive, and I can't afford to not work. I had a job lined up at a moving company, but unfortunately they wanted me to be on call essentially so I quit.

Is there anything like a weekend job in the city? Im currently still "employed" by cinemark, but I never got any hours past orientation as I couldn't complete my training for operating an attraction (dont ask i have a fear of heights). Just man id like to stop being broke lol

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u/Disastrous-Dare-6926 — 2 months ago

▲ 50 r/ElPaso

A Summer in the City - Free June Film Series

Hello El Paso! I run the El Paso Film Society. If you are into film we are running our fourth series of this year with a focus on the transition into the summer months as we enter June. This event is completely free of charge, and hosted at Number Brewery/After Coffee with free popcorn also available in limited supply.

I am running these screenings not only to bring more of a film culture to El Paso, but also to hopefully establish a formal 501(c)(3) by the end of the year or at least define the steps towards it. Its my overall goal to really focus on exhibition/restoration for regional media. Alongside screening things that typically pass our city. Of course thats quite a ways from being a reality, so for now im showing stuff from my own personal collection. If youd like to be part of a tight knit film club, and eventually join us in forming that org consider dropping on by!

You can follow our socials or reach out here via dm or insta @film_paso. [The post on insta](https://www.instagram.com/p/DY3ezZAjOwC/?igsh=MTNrbXg5NG90YjlxNg==)

u/Disastrous-Dare-6926 — 3 months ago

▲ 196 r/filmnoir

We eating good. Got both of these for 50

Missed out on a really pretty edition of the 30s-40s for $45 but hey im not complaining.

Really excited to crack into these after enjoying Red Harvest so much

u/Disastrous-Dare-6926 — 4 months ago