Dinner and a Doc, November 14th, 2009
November 8th, 2009
My housemate Katerina Strohschein asked to assist me in selecting the film for the next Dinner and a Doc, which is coming up this Saturday, November 14th, and we eventually settled on The U. S. vs. John Lennon by David Leaf and John Scheinfeld. The film focuses on the political elements of Lennon’s life and music, following his development from pop star to celebrity activist. It also highlights the response of the United States government to Lennon’s politics, relating the ongoing struggles that Lennon had as an outspoken public figure.
Those who are interested in more information can have a look at the official trailer and a video review by A. O. Scott of The New York Times. A complete version of the film is also available.
Our soup for the night will be a broccoli bisque, both because the recipe looks fabulous and also because, well, I just like saying “broccoli bisque”. There will also be homemade pumpkin pie.
As usual, the event will be at my place, 130 Dublin Street, Guelph, and all are welcome, though please email or leave a comment to let me know that you will be coming. We will eat at about 5:30 and begin the film at about 6:00.
Lastly, some people have requested that I give them earlier notice of which films I will be showing on which dates, so, despite the fact that this will require me to know what I am doing more than a week in advance, here is the upcoming schedule for Dinner and a Doc.
December 12th – We will be taking December off, though I may do something a little different instead, so stay tuned.
January 9th – The Price of Sugar by Bill Haney
February 13th – Lost in La Mancha by Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe
Match 13th – Man or Aran by Robert Flaherty
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November 8th, 2009 at 2:42 am
Matthew and I will be there, and I may be bringing an Acquaintance.
November 8th, 2009 at 2:43 am
Though, you’re screening on of maybe only three documentaries I own, it will still be fun.
and a reminder that the smoked beer and cheddar soup, though I missed it, should repeat itself maybe?
November 9th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
i am so excited
November 10th, 2009 at 1:13 am
Luke, what do you do with what you wish to write on your blog once you’ve posted DnD? Usually your posts are two to four days apart, rarely five- doesn;t it just itch you to write something once you’ve posted the ‘add’ for dnd?
November 13th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
I will most likely come to the Dinner and Doc.
November 14th, 2009 at 10:52 am
You are so cool. I just love that you do this!
November 17th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
[...] users a greater degree of active participation than most other media, but during the discussion at this past Saturday’s Dinner and a Doc, I found myself questioning this assumption. We had just finished watching The U.S. vs. John [...]
November 18th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Devin! You found the site and everything, awesome! Too bad you DIDN’T come.
you can add my email katerina_elise@hotmail.com
See ya in class!
November 20th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Isaiah Boronka wrote a post about the film also..
December 11th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
[...] as I mentioned last month, there will be no Dinner and a Doc this Saturday. Instead, it had been my plan to send my [...]