The Matinee Club

07/07/2022

Our old movie theater, previously Roberts Chatham Cinema, has reopened! Good news for movie lovers. Wishing them much success!

31/01/2022

Absolutely hilarious - for you movie fans who have seen MacBeth, and even if you haven't.

More like Macbleeeech!

13/12/2021

We’ll eat our hats if this film isn’t nominated for Best Actor and Best Picture. Just perfection. Thank you, Jane Campion.

15/11/2021

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We are shopping for all our holiday gifts at Myliu! Brainchild of talented young designer and friend of the Matinee Club - check out Myliu's stacks of wearable, fun, affordable jewelry!!

19/07/2021

Movie Lady marries! Best wishes to our Helene and her new hubby.

13/05/2021

Exciting news!

There's good news for the Bellevue Theatre, "one of Montclair's most iconic landmarks."

17/03/2021

Have you seen all the Oscar-nominees yet?

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/15/movies/stream-oscars-nominated-movies.html

Most of the top contenders can be watched at home. Here’s a guide to help you get a jump on the field.

04/03/2021

09/02/2021

Some films to look forward to!

Nicholas Barber chooses 10 of the best films coming out next month, including a thriller starring Denzel Washington, Kristen Wiig's latest comedy – and two dementia dramas.

12/01/2021

This beautiful documentary was filmed at Good Grief here in NJ where Helene has been a volunteer for many years. This review is worth reading.

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/beautiful-something-left-behind-2021?fbclid=IwAR2KHb6JjxEcKo7Q5N8Ug9IZB70XaDEcYkE2JZg5DDmg-zyXEJLxCxWIPxM

An understated, powerful documentary film, set at a home in New Jersey that helps children deal with loss.

29/12/2020

Some great film options for a dark winter night, or a cold winter afternoon.

These 42 narrative features — all available to stream — earned our highest praise.

30/11/2020

We are NJMompreneurs of the week!
Njmom.com

https://njmom.com/things-to-do/catherine-lyness-and-helene-hulse-our-njmompreneurs-of-the-week/

Share the love      Tweet Back in 2006, two close friends and long-time movie lovers, Catherine Lyness and Helene Hulse, our NJMOMpreneurs of the week, tried to make plans to see a movie together while their kids were at school. But when they couldn’t find a way to make their movie time work...

26/11/2020

Happy Thanksgiving! Here are some movie ideas for after the turkey.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/24/movies/thanksgiving-movies-streaming.html

These films will bring the holiday’s food and family traditions right to your screen.

12/11/2020

Join us to discuss the new film RADIUM GIRLS with the directors tomorrow, Thurs November 12 at 7:30 pm.
The Zoom discussion is free- register online.
Link to the discussion: https://tinyurl.com/MatineeClubRadiumG

Link to rent the film for $12: http://tinyurl/SofaRadiumGirls

The watch dial painters were among the first victims of radiation poisoning.

25/10/2020

We are excited to watch this film with you - and to discuss it with the directors on November 12 at 7:30 pm.
Link to the discussion: https://tinyurl.com/MatineeClubRadiumG
Link to rent the film for $12: http://tinyurl/SofaRadiumGirls

The watch dial painters were among the first victims of radiation poisoning.

20/10/2020

Thrilled to bring you back to the movies, Covid style! Join us to watch this new film between November 6 -12 and then come to our zoom discussion with the films directors on Nov 12! Helene and I will be asking your questions.