Frequently asked questions
WHAT DO YOU GUYS DO?
We're an organization from UCLA dedicated to celebrating and upholding film on campus. We have weekly meetings where we screen and discuss a film, in addition to on campus screenings and events like the BFS Awards. We also have a ton of events off campus, whether it be early screenings, premieres, or film festivals.
When are your meetings?
Meetings during the Winter 2019 quarter take place on Wednesdays at 8pm in Dodd 121.
I have some ideas/suggestions for screenings.
We’d love to hear any feedback or suggestions you may have! You can submit them HERE.
How do I get into free screenings and movie premieres?
Follow us on social media, and join our Group Me and mailing list. BFS will keep you updated on any free screenings happening on or around campus, along with other cool Q&A events.
Come to meetings! The more meetings you come to, the more priority you’ll have when we have screening and premiere passes to give away.
Keep an eye out on Facebook for screenings put on by BFS and other campus organizations like CEC and Melnitz Movies.
movies are so expensive. where can I watch them for free online?
If you're a UCLA student, you're in luck! There are several streaming services you can get for free or at a discounted rate using your ucla.edu email:
ResFlix: movies.reslife.ucla.edu
- Only works on UCLA campus
- New movies added every quarter
HBO GO: hbogo.com
- Free account for UCLA students
MAX GO: maxgo.com
- Free account for UCLA students
Hulu: hulu.com
- Free account with a Spotify student subscription
Amazon Prime: amazon.com
- Discounted account for students
I like watching movies on the big screen. what are some nearby theaters AND HOW DO I GET THERE?
Regency Village Theatre
- Within walking distance of UCLA
- MoviePass eligible
- $10.50 tickets with BruinCard
Regency Bruin Theater
- Within walking distance of UCLA
- MoviePass eligible
- $10.50 tickets with BruinCard
Landmark Regent
- Within walking distance of UCLA
The Landmark
- Take the 8 or R12 from Westwood/Weyburn
- They serve the best movie theater popcorn you'll ever eat
Nuart Theatre
- Take the 1 from Westwood/Weyburn
- Shows Rocky Horror Picture Show every Saturday at midnight
AMC Century City
- Very nice but very annoying to get to by bus
- MoviePass eligible
Aero Theatre
- Take the 18 from Hilgard/Strathmore
Egyptian Theatre
- Take the 2 or 302 from Westwood/Le Conte
New Beverly Cinema
- Shows classic and modern movies on 35mm film prints
ArcLight Hollywood
- 2 or 302 from Westwood/Le Conte
Laemmle Monica Film Center
- Take the 1 or 2 from Westwood/Weyburn
- Student discount on Sundays ($9 tickets and $1 small popcorn)
- MoviePass eligible
WHAT ARE SOME COOL MOVIE WEBSITES?
Letterboxd: letterboxd.com
Rotten Tomatoes: rottentomatoes.com
IMDb: imdb.com
IndieWire: indiewire.com
A.V. Club: avclub.com
What is letterboxd?
Only one of the best websites to ever exist! If you’ve come to a meeting, chances are we have told you to make a Letterboxd account. We’re not kidding - make one! Letterboxd is an awesome website where you can log and rate movies you’ve seen, write reviews, make lists, and look at your movie-watching statistics. Most importantly, you can check out what movies your fellow BFS members have watched and how they feel about them!