Guess what happens when two life-long film lovers get together over breakfast, discuss favorite flicks and their desire for more film discussion groups here in Central Ohio?

They decide to create one on their own.

That’s the origin of the OSU Theatre and Friends Film-Discussion Group, a newly-formed University and community-based film group that sponsors film series that invite audiences to participate in post-film discussions in person and online.

Thanks to that early morning breakfast brainstorm a few months ago, Central Ohio film lovers are now in for a treat when the “Kiss Me c/Kate: 3 Great Actresses, 7 Classic Films” discussion series kicks off at the Gateway Film Center on The Ohio State University campus, beginning Sunday, May 23rd.

The six-week series features a selection of seven films by three of the silver screen’s most talented actresses, all of whom just happen to be named Kate/Cate:

KATE HEPBURN, KATE WINSLET

and CATE BLANCHETT.

I must disclose that it was yours truly, the Flick Chick, who was dishin’ about movies at that breakfast meetup a few months ago, along with my good friend Clay Lowe. No ordinary film lover, among his many accomplishments Clay just happens to be an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Theatre at OSU. He also spent eight years discussing film as co-host of “It’s Movie Time” on WCBE-FM and spent many years as the co-host and programmer for the Columbus Museum of Art Film Series.

Let’s just say, “When Kelly met Clay”, this Flick Chick knew she had found a friend and a film series was born.

As series hosts and programmers, Clay and I will briefly introduce the films and each weekly screening and post-film discussion will include special invited guests from the worlds of film, theatre, art, music, dance, education and the media.

All screenings will be held at 2 pm on Sunday afternoons at the Gateway Film Center located on the OSU campus, with the discussion immediately following. The price is $5 per show and tickets may be purchased online at the Gateway website or at the box office.

In addition to the six Sunday afternoon selections, a special one-time only Tuesday evening screening of a newly-restored The African Queen, starring Katharine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart, will be held at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, June 1.

The series kicked off Sunday, May 23 with one of the greatest romantic comedies of all time, The Philadelphia Story. A wonderfully witty six-time Oscar nominee that turned star Kate Hepburn from an actress labeled “box office poison” into one of Hollywood’s most esteemed leading ladies.

The series continues this Sunday with Pat and Mike, a classic romantic comedy with Hepburn as a talented lady athlete (golf & tennis) and Spencer Tracy as the street smart sports promoter with ideas on “owning” her. Hmmm….one guess as to how that turns out.

With supporting turns from Aldo Ray and Charles Bronson, this sports-themed romantic comedy from famed writing duo Garson Kanin & Ruth Gordon has romantic sparks a-plenty & some of the wittiest banter you’ll ever hear on the big screen.

Special discussion guests for Pat and Mike will be photographer/educator Jocelyn Nevel and Alan Woods, faculty member in the OSU Department of Theatre.

If you truly love movies and enjoy thoughtful and engaging film discussion, make plans to see these three great Kates/Cates in action and attend the “Kiss Me c/Kate: 3 Great Actresses, 7 Classic Films” series.

Details and dates for the entire series are below:

(Click on film titles for more information)

Note: Convenient $1 parking (up to 4 hours) is available year round in the Gateway Film Center garage located right next door to the cinema on both 9th and 11th avenues.

Hey Movie Lovers –
What’s better than the Academy Awards red carpet & ceremony, filled with the movie stars we know and love, dressed to the nines and ready to celebrate?

Well….how about the Flick Chick live-blogging ALL of the action with her certified movie-lover style & snark?

Yes, you read that right.

The Flick Chick & her movie-lovin’ pal Blantonious will be live-blogging the ENTIRE Oscar night — from the first starlet’s step onto the red carpet….until the last little golden guy goes home (that’s from 6 pm until approximately 11:30 pm….whoa).

Even better….we want ALL OF YOU to chime in & join the party!

At the time of the event you can simply come back to http://live.FlickChick.TV (there will be a link in the menu bar also) and click the “play” button in the Cover it Live Widget. That’s all there is to it.

We’d love to have you jump in and join us with your comments that evening, don’t worry…no techie experience needed!

You can stop by for a little — or for the whole, long (VERY long…) night!

Oh yeah, by the way….you DON’T have to love the movies as much as we do (we know, we’re a little wacky), but please — bring your sense of humor!

We look forward to seeing (and hearing from) you soon!

Live-Blog Event Timeline:

6 to 8 pm -  Red Carpet Arrivals
8 to 11:30 pm – Academy Awards Ceremony
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