Running out of Upstairs Bar in Jing’an, Collettivo Cinema is exactly the kind of accessibly intellectual movie night you’d expect from a group of hip Italian film buffs. The movies shown are grouped by theme, with three films per theme. They kicked off a new thematic series “Me and the Other” with Fight Club last week. The next film in the series for now is a mystery. There’s a critical discussion after the showing, the length and intensity of which is always going to vary depending on the movie. The space in the bar set aside for viewing is on the small side; make sure to get there early to grab a spot on the couch so you don’t end up on a bar stool for the duration. Still, 30RMB Vedett does soften the blow.
Upstairs Bar’s doors open at 7:30 p.m., the movie starts at 8:00. No cover.