February 2022 - In the Mood for Love
Hello everyone! We are very excited for another Cinema Club screening next Monday night. Registration is almost full, but if you are not registered and want to attend, grab the last spot or add your name to the waitlist.

We like to use the month of February to show something with a little romance. This time around we are screening Wong Kar-Wai's lush 2000 film In the Mood for Love. It's 1962 Hong Kong. Two people move into neighboring apartments and form an unlikely bond with one another after suspicions arise about their spouse's extramarital activities. Featuring excellent performances by Tony Chiu-Wai Leung and Maggie Cheung, a beautiful score, and Wong Kar-Wai's signature style, this is one you're not going to want to miss.

Reminder: Cinema Club meets in the Aspen Drive Library Meeting Room in Vernon Hills. Masks are required.

Here's a few articles to skim beforehand.
In the Mood for Love has long been a signature title within the Criterion Collection. If you're unfamiliar with Hong Kong cinema around the turn of the century, this Criterion essay from author Steve Erickson gives helpful context for the film and the work of Wong Kar-wai. Be forewarned there are some plot points mentioned.

"... sometimes nothing is more erotic than repression."
Get a sense of Wong Kar-Wai's unique process in this IndieWire interview conducted around the time of release. Wong is a very collaborative filmmaker who often has rough ideas about the movie he wants to make that change as it is being constructed every step of the way.

"We shot the film [following the characters from] 1962 to 1972 and in the editing room, I think the film stopped at 1966, which is the film you see now."
This article from Variety discusses how In the Mood for Love uses costume to propel the story. Beyond the costuming simply telling us something about the characters, the movie sets often complement the clothing, allowing the story to be told in subtleties. Plus, it is a fascinating period-accurate depiction of the fashion trends in 1960s Hong Kong.

"In the years since its release, the film has become a popular reference amongst designers and photographers, making its mark on the runways of Roberto Cavalli, Erdem, and Derek Lam to name a few."
Next Movie: Calvary
March 21, 2022
Aspen Drive Library Meeting Room

2014 | Rated R | 1h 42 min
After he is threatened during a confession, a good-natured priest must battle the dark forces closing in around him.

REMINDER: You must register for each Cinema Club screening. Receiving this newsletter is not an indication you are registered for next month's showing.