Cinema Lounge, a film discussion group, takes place at 8:00 PM online via Zoom. You do not need to be a member of the Washington DC Film Society to attend.

Cinema Lounge is moderated by Adam Spector.

Upcoming Discussions:

On Monday May 19, 2025 at 8:00pm please join the Cinema Lounge, the DC Film Society's monthly film discussion group.

TOPIC: Artificial Intelligence and the Movies

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long been a popular movie subject. 2001, Westworld, The Terminator, The Matrix, Her, Ex Machina, and of course A.I. are just a few examples. Recently using AI to make movies has become a hot button issue. In 2023, striking Hollywood screenwriters demanded and got guardrails against studios using AI to craft stories. Last year, The Brutalist garnered controversy when media outlets reported that AI was used to prefect Adrien Brody's Hungarian accent. Meanwhile, Emilia Pérez employed AI to polish some singing voices. Natasha Lyonne will direct a film drawing on AI to depict immersive videogames. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently stated that AI-generated films are eligible for Oscars.

What changes will AI bring to what we see on screen? What's the line between using AI as a tool and using it in place of human creativity?

Please RSVP to atspector@hotmail.com and you'll get the Zoom link 1-2 days before the discussion.

The Cinema Lounge, a film discussion group, meets the third Monday of every month (unless otherwise noted) at 8:00pm online via Zoom. You do not need to be a member of the Washington DC Film Society to attend. Cinema Lounge is moderated by Adam Spector, author of the DC Film Society's Adam's Rib column.