Movie Club
The SHL Movie Club normally goes out to see a film together on the first Sunday of the month. We also do special screenings and ad hoc events. For new movies in theaters, about 10 days before, an email is sent out for members to vote on what we see. If you’re not already on the Movie Club mailing list but would like to vote on the film each month and get notified as soon as the film is chosen, use our Mailing List & Text Notification sign-up form to join the list, or update your preferences.
Last updated 2026-05-25
Coming Soon
The Birdcage 30th Anniversary Screening
Join your humanist friends for a 30th anniversary screening of The Birdcage. We are going to the 3:45 pm showing at the Citadel Mall Stadium 16 theater on Sunday, June 7th.
Released in 1996 and directed by Mike Nichols, The Birdcage is a sharp, hilarious comedy about family, identity, and the lengths people will go to for love. Set in the vibrant world of a Miami drag nightclub, the film follows longtime partners Armand Goldman and Albert as they scramble to present themselves as a conventional family when their son announces his engagement to the daughter of a socially conservative politician. What follows is a fast-paced farce filled with mistaken identities, escalating deceptions, and unforgettable performances by Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, and Dianne Wiest. Beneath the laughter, The Birdcage offers a surprisingly warm and humane message about authenticity, acceptance, and the absurdity of prejudice, making it as relevant and entertaining today as it was thirty years ago.
Past Films
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Remarkably Bright Creatures, starring Sally Field, is a wonderful film adaptation of a truly delightful novel. The nine movie-loving humanists who gathered on Saturday, May 9, 2026 thoroughly enjoyed the movie and had a great time sharing conversation and reflections...
Animal Farm
We went to the dreadful “reimagining” of George Orwell’s Animal Farm for our May 3, 2026 movie club. The film won the vote on the strength of the source material, but the film makers strayed too far from the original and muddled the moral of the story. 14 less-than-happy humanists suffered through it, and we do not recommend this animated film.
Behind the Curve
Twenty round-earth truthers watched the 2019 documentary film Behind the Curve on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The private screening was hosted by Beth Balkite in the Reel Room at The Overture on Daniel Island. Following the screening we had an excellent discussion, then...
Project Hail Mary
We went to see Project Hail Mary on opening night, Friday, March 20, 2026, as an ad hoc event. It was our largest turnout to date with 27 people at the movie and 20 attending the dinner after the film at Taste of India.
Musical March: Across the Universe
For our March 1, 2026 meeting we watched Across the Universe, the winner of our vote for favorite musical. The private screening was hosted by Deb Britt. Thirteen musical appreciating humanists gathered, shared snacks, pizza, watched, and discussed the film.
Sentimental Value
We watched Sentimental Value on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The private screening was hosted by Beth Balkite in the Reel Room at The Overture on Daniel Island. 14 people attended the screening. After the film we had a great discussion in the Reel Room, then half the...
Song Sung Blue
Come see the film Song Sung Blue with your non-religious friends from the Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry (SHL)! We are going to the 3:30 pm showing at the Citadel Stadium 16 theater in West Ashley on Sunday, January 4, 2025.
After the movie those who wish will be going to dinner at Metro Diner, located at 1808 Sam Rittenberg Blvd in West Ashley for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
Spirited
For our December 7, 2025 movie club, members nominated then voted on their favorite holiday films. Spirited won the vote and Deb & Rob Britt hosted the screening in their home. People brought snacks to share and we ordered pizza. Spirited (2022) is a musical...
Bugonia
Come see the film Bugonia with your non-religious friends from the Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry (SHL)! We are going to the 3:20 pm showing at the Citadel Stadium 16 theater in West Ashley on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring...
One Battle After Another
We are going to the 4:30 pm showing at the Citadel Mall Stadium 16 theater in West Ashley on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano, located at 1660 Savannah Hwy in West Ashley, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
The Roses
We are going to the 11:10 am showing at the Regal Palmetto Grande in Mt Pleasant on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
After the movie those who wish will be going to PF Chang’s , located at 1885 N Highway 17 near the theater, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
Oh, Hi!
We are going to the 12:15 pm showing at Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
After the movie those who wish will be going to the lunch buffet at Zen Asian Fusion Restaurant, located at 2037 Sam Rittenberg Blvd in West Ashley, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
The Phoenician Scheme
We are going to the 2:40 pm showing at the Terrace Theater on Sunday, July 6th.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Pho Saigon, located at 1739 Maybank Hwy, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
Dogma 25th Anniversary Screening
The 25th anniversary screenings of Dogma, titled "Dogma: Resurrected! A 25th Anniversary Celebration", will take place on June 5, 2025, across over 1,500 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, and the SHL Movie Club is going! These special events feature a newly remastered...
Friendship
We are going to the 11 am showing at Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
After the movie those who wish will be going to the lunch buffet at Taste of India, located at 1280 Sam Rittenberg Blvd in West Ashley, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
The Amateur
We are going to the 12:15 showing at Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Taste of Thai, located at 874 Orleans Rd in West Ashley (very close to the theater), for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
The Penguin Lessons
We are going to the 12:20 pm showing at Regal Palmetto Grande in Mt Pleasant on Sunday, April 6, 2025.
After the movie those who wish will be going out for food and drinks
My Dead Friend Zoe
We are going to the 3:55 showing at Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant in West Ashley, located at about 1.5 miles from the theater at 1119 Wapoo Rd, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
The Brutalist
We are going to the 2:00 showing at Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Taste of India, located at 1280 Sam Rittenberg Blvd in West Ashley, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
A Complete Unknown
We are going to the 3:10 showing at Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Ireland’s Own in West Ashley, located at about 1.5 miles from the theater at 3025 Ashley Town Center Dr, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
Die Hard!
Die Hard won our vote for favorite holiday movie. Join us on Sunday, December 1st at 5 pm at Deb & Rob Britt’s house. You can park on the street, but please don’t block any of the neighbors’ driveways. We will order pizza, but you are also invited to bring any snacks, treats or beverages you’d like to share.
Heretic
We are going to the 3:55 showing at Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Taste of Thai in West Ashley, located at 874 Orleans Rd near the theater, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
Conclave
We are going to the 3:35 showing at Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Santis Restaurante Mexicano in West Ashley, located at 1660 Savannah Hwy, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
Join or Die
The Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry are hosting a screening of the documentary Join or Die on Sunday, October 6th at 2:30 pm in the auditorium of the Charleston Public Library, main branch.
Banned Together
Monday, September 23rd, there is a free screening of the new documentary Banned Together at the Terrace Theater. Banned Together follows three young women in Beaufort, SC during their senior year of high school as they fight hostile community members and school board...
Between the Temples
We are going to the 4:20 showing at Terrace Theater on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
After the movie those who wish will go to Maybank Public House for drinks, food and to discuss the film. The pub is right next to the theater at 1970 Maybank Highway on James Island.
Wicked Little Letters
We are going to the 4:20 showing at Terrace Theater on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
After the movie those who wish will go to Maybank Public House for drinks, food and to discuss the film. The pub is right next to the theater at 1970 Maybank Highway on James Island.
Thelma
We are going to the 4:40 showing at Terrace Theater on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Pho Saigon, located just up the road from the theater at 1739 Maybank Highway on James Island, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
Gone Baby Gone
At our recent member gathering where we learned about Metaethics, the 2007 film Gone Baby Gone was recommended for featuring the best moral dilemma in a movie ever. Deb and Rob Britt offered to host a movie night to watch the film. We are doing that next Saturday,...
Furiosa
We are going to the 5:50 showing at Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, June 2, 2024.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Whiskey Jack’s, located at 2049 Savannah Hwy in West Ashley, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
Challengers
We are going to the 3:20 PM showing at the Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, May 5, 2024.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Taste of India, located at 1280 Sam Rittenberg Blvd in West Ashley, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
God & Country
The Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry are hosting a screening of the documentary God & Country on Sunday, April 7th at 2:30 pm in the auditorium of the Charleston Public Library, main branch.
Dune Part 2
We are going to the 3:45 PM showing at the Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
After the movie those who wish will be going for drinks, food and to discuss the film at Ginza Japanese Grill, located at 946 Orleans Rd in West Ashley, next to Monster Music & Movies.
Poor Things
We are going to the 3:35 PM showing at the Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, February 4, 2024.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Taste of India, located at 1280 Sam Rittenberg Blvd in West Ashley, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
The Boys in the Boat
We are going to the 4 PM showing at Terrace Theater on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Pho Saigon, located just up the road from the theater at 1739 Maybank Highway on James Island, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
Everything Everywhere All At Once
For our December movie club we are watching the award winning film Everything Everywhere All At Once. Deb and Rob Britt are hosting movie night to watch the film. We are doing that on Saturday, December 2nd 6:30 pm. There is plenty of parking on the street (just don’t...
Priscilla
We are going to the 3 PM showing at the Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Frothy Bear in West Ashley, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
A Haunting in Venice
We are going to the 1 PM showing at the Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Taste of Thai in West Ashley, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
Golda
We are going to the 3:45 PM showing at the Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, September 3, 2023.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Zen Asian Fusion in West Ashley, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
Oppenheimer
We are going to the 4:35 PM showing at the Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, July 30, 2023.