Contact Us

You may contact us via email at: firststatemovieclub@gmail.com

About The Club

Laurie moved to Lewes in January, 2022 from Florida, knowing virtually no one. She had been part of a movie club before, although we met during COVID, and our group never really jelled. 

She has always loved discussing movies, and comparing the acting, storyline, cinematic techniques and other notable aspects. 

Once Laurie was settled in her new home, she posted the idea on Next Door, and within three days, over 40 people expressed interest!  Our first meeting was held at Panera Bread and we discussed the basic format of the group, agreed on no horror movies, and started to meet by May 2022. Our personal information was collected, and over time, Laurie dispelled the use of Next Door and has become an “email only “ communication group and added this website as a source of current and historical club information,  

We now have a core group of members, but as folks occasionally move on, we are open to new members and welcome feedback. During the winter months and inclement weather, we meet in a private room at The Wheelhouse. They are nothing but accommodating.  During warmer weather, we meet outdoors, bringing our dinner, in George H.P. Smith Park. It’s nice to meet a group of like-minded people, and we have had some excellent discussions.  We have also seen some lesser-known movies from many years ago.  

As the years go on, we find that we can contrast previous movies in our discussions, and encourage open dialogue and new ideas. We held our first internal Oscar contest in 2025, and plan to continue this tradition. Our website is current with upcoming film festivals, recommended movies, and photos of the group. We also use the dark winter months to view a double feature, focusing on a particular director or theme.