Film Seminars | Discussions | Intros

Local garbageman Ernest P. Worrell and his dog Rimshot face off against an ancient troll menacing the children of Briarville, MO in this Halloween-set, East Nashville-shot slab of ‘90s kindertrauma –– the last entry in the Ernest feature film franchise to be produced entirely in Tennessee. Part of Nashville: A City On Film

Park Chan-wook’s English-language debut features a chilling performance by Nicole Kidman and striking cameos from local landmarks and talent — and blends Southern Gothic atmosphere with psychological suspense in a visually rich, morally twisted thriller. Part of Nashville: A City On Film

Nashville’s own neighborhood The Nations got its first breakout role playing Xenia, Ohio in the directorial debut from Harmony Korine — a dazzling and disruptive tear through teenage anomie and a portrait of the city like no other. Part of Nashville: A City On Film

A rambunctious group of college friends steal away for a weekend of debauchery in an isolated cabin, only to be attacked by horrific supernatural creatures in a night of endless terror in this metatextual mindmelter.

In the future where art is illegal, Existo leads a rebellious army of cabaret performers in the fight against theocratic repression with riotous — and very funny, deft — songs. Filmed and produced in Nashville, EXISTO is a local cinema classic whose satirical voice remains timely, eerily prophetic — and defiantly alive. Part of Nashville: A City On Film

When movie star Dinah East unexpectedly dies, the coroner publicly outs her, triggering a media frenzy that complicates her legacy. Through a series of flashbacks, we discover Dinah’s full story and gain deeper insight into her remarkable and complex life — with a generous dose of classic beefcake on the side.

Nashville’s queer film story hides in plain sight — creators, stories, and cinemas that, while long overlooked, reveal a rich legacy of expression, resistance and culture. NOTE: Your seminar ticket includes a film ticket to DINAH EAST immediately following at 8:00pm.

Blending black box theatre, vaudeville, minimal sets and intricate costumes, the late great Derek Jarman brings to life the many facets of philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein in a playful and provocative film that makes complex ideas feel eminently accessible. Arch, daffy and defiantly moving, this is a singular and captivating experience.

An aspiring clown grappling with her gender identity combats a fascistic caped crusader in Vera Drew’s revolutionary DIY DC Comics parody. Followed by a post-screening discussion with director Vera Drew

Tenderly adapted from an Annie Proulx short story, this tale of sexual awakening amongst midwestern shepherds and the unyielding cage of social repression won three Oscars and changed the discourse for the better going on 20 years now.

In this lesbionage romantic comedy, the ringleader of a crime-fighting quartet finds herself enchanted by the seductress supervillain she’s hunting. Receiving a total of seven awards on the film festival circuit in the early aughts, D.E.B.S. has accrued a cult following and maintains its reputation as a certified crowd pleaser.