Announcing: Inspiration is for Amateurs

A film and conversation series presented by Commutator Collective and Sloppy Discs

Hosted by Emmet Kowler

Sloppy Discs is excited to partner with interdisciplinary arts troupe Commutator Collective to present three fun, insightful movie nights celebrating the pleasures and perils of art-making, the oft-blurred lines between work and self, and the ups and downs of creative life. Start the evening with a social hour and pop-up Blu-ray rental from Sloppy Discs; stay after the movie for a 30-minute talkback featuring a beloved Twin Cities creative. Suggested donation: $10. No RSVP required.

Saturday, September 27

42nd Street (1933) with Sam Weisberg

Equally delightful, flawed, and seminal, 42nd Street is the Rosetta Stone of Hollywood musicals—a meta-narrative in which a Broadway producer puts on what may be his last show and a sassy chorus girl has to replace the star. We’re kicking off Inspiration is for Amateurs with this hugely influential film full of razor-sharp banter, complicated love polygons, and the signature physics-defying musical numbers of Busby Berkeley.

Sam Weisberg (he/him) is a director, performer, wine expert, and occasional graphic designer and the de facto banner-keeper of Commutator Collective.

Tuesday, October 28

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) with Maggie Cramer

A devastating examination of what it means to be observed and depicted, Portrait of a Lady on Fire became an instant classic upon its release. In the late 18th century, a female painter travels to an isolated island in France to paint a portrait of a young woman, only to fall in love with her subject and discover new meaning in the act of art-making. Inspiration is for Amateurs continues with this intense, intimate story of yearning and release.

Maggie Cramer (she/her) is an actor based in the Twin Cities who has appeared on many local stages and in numerous film and commercial projects, including Jeff Nichols’ The Bikeriders.

Saturday, November 22

Film and guest TBA

Presented at Resource
512 E 24th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404

All events:
Doors, drinks, and rental at 6:30pm
Movie starts at 7pm
Conversation between Emmet and guest artist immediately following the movie

Hope to see you there!