1930s: City Lights

Screening + Discussion
Our pick for the 1930s

We launched Film School with a screening of Charlie Chaplin’s City Lights—our selection for the 1930s as we began our journey through film history. It was the perfect starting point: heartfelt, hilarious, and a masterclass in visual storytelling.

After the film, we stayed to talk about:
— What makes Chaplin timeless
— How fast-paced scenes heightened the emotional weight of the slower moments
— The beauty of simplicity in storytelling
— The unique texture and movement of old film
— Pre-code humor
— Chaplin’s precise, deliberate approach compared to Buster Keaton’s looser, more deadpan style

This night was the beginning of something special—a club founded on the love of film and friendship.