New UMD Movie Club!
Duluth’s Annual Movie in the Park night. Photo Credit: Duluth News Tribune
The students at the University of Minnesota Duluth are stepping into cinematic culture with the brand-new UMD Movie Club. This new club is led by a board of all freshmen here at UMD. The current club leadership includes President Garrett Hollermann, Vice President Joanne Brockton, Secretary Megan Murphy, Social Media Manager (the author), and Max Neal.
As previously stated, Joanne Brockton is a Freshman at UMD and is the club's vice president. Brockton was one of the key figures in the creation of the club. She mentions her reasons for being a part of the club's creation and what she hopes for the club in the future.
She helped create the club so that “everyone can have a place to watch movies and have a bit of fun. I just want it to be a place where everyone can come and bring friends and shout at the movie a bit.”
Megan Murphy is the Movie Club's Secretary and is also a Freshman at UMD. Murphy was another key figure in the creation of the club. She shared her reason for helping create the club and her passion for the subject.
“Movies are fun and I like to do my homework to a movie.” She continues to explain that if she is simply engaging in her homework she often gets bored. It doesn't work for everyone, but some people like to have the noise of a movie on while they get their work done, like UMD Movie Club leader and active member Megan Murphy.
As far as her hopes for the club's future, well, that is a delicious detail.
“I am hoping we get a popcorn machine.”
Wow, that joke was really corny.
A place to relax with friends, eat some popcorn, and enjoy movies. Sounds like a good time to the club’s President, Garrett Hollermann, who passionately took the lead in the creation of the club. Have you ever had that one friend get a bit angry with you for not seeing a movie that to them means the world? Hollermann went into this frustrating occurrence as he reflected on his motives for creating the club.
“I am very interested in film, and I have not seen a lot of movies. I want a reason to see movies I have never gotten to see. I have already had a few people upset with some of the movies I have missed in my life. I want people to experience films they might not have seen.”
As far as the club's future goes, Hollermann is excited to mention that the popcorn machine is on its way!
“Right now I am in the works of getting a popcorn machine available and a banner. I’d love to do some special events like going out to the actual theater and seeing some of the upcoming movies.”
The UMD Movie Club is currently meeting once a week, usually on Wednesdays. The club will generally run a double feature every Wednesday evening. The first movie will start at 4:00 pm. Following the first film, a short 15-minute intermission, and then the beginning of the second movie. All are welcome to attend the movie nights, whether or not you are a member. There are no requirements to join; simply show up! People who attend the movie are welcome to bring homework, bring friends to chat with, or simply come solo to enjoy the art of film. Currently, food and drinks are not provided; however, people are welcome to bring any food they would like.
The club is relatively new, so make sure to look at the UMD Movie Club Instagram for more information. You can find the Instagram by searching @umdmovieclub. The club will post information on meeting times, movies showing, and other fun events.
If you are looking for an easy-to-join club or simply enjoy movies, the UMD Movie Club might be the perfect place for you!