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What is the cinematic time machine?
A film
club for feminists
Our online film club is designed specially for feminist film fans like you, to transport you into a world where your passion for classic film is celebrated and shared!
By showcasing many, wonderful films and fostering discussions, we aim to bring women’s contributions to the cinematic world out of the shadows.
Past picks:
SOME LIKE IT HOT | IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT
| SORRY, WRONG NUMBER | STAGE DOOR
We know first-hand how it feels
Imagine having access to a treasure trove of cinematic gems that showcase the extraordinary talent of women both behind and in front of the camera
As a film fan who firmly believes in equality, I understand the joy and frustration that accompanies watching old Hollywood movies. It can be disheartening to feel alone in your love for old movies and not have anyone to discuss them with and it can be frustrating to be constantly misunderstood by people who are convinced that watching a piece of art made in the last century makes you all those things we’ve so gratefully left in the past.
Meet the founder
Hi, I'm Alexa-Joy
I’ve been a lover of all things Golden Age since the early ’90s, when I fell in love ‘The Ghost and Mrs Muir’. Before I created Silver Screen Sass to share my love of Old Hollywood, I worked as a professional actress and studied film at college (for 8 whole weeks! 
) but I’m not in industry insider, by any means.
I’m a fan, just like you, for whom old movies have become a part of my life. I’ve self medicated with movies: using films to lift my mood, get through tough times and laugh along with “old friends”.
I’ve seen some truly tremendous old films and I’ve sat through some spectacularly awful ones … so you don’t have to.
A few of our past picks
Film Noir
sunset blvd
We spent a month with Gloria Swanson’s iconic Norma Desmond in December 2023 taking about the pressures of fame, aging and star-spotting.
Thriller
Gaslight
No classic film club would be complete without this thriller: Bergman at her best, a young Lansbury & a world-changing plot. Yes, really!
Films on Fame
All About Eve
Bette Davis took us on a “bumpy” ride as we explored the New York theatre scene’s treatment of women in the 1940s.
What Are Your Core Values
The Core values that drive The Cinematic Time Machine are equality, inclusion and the power of art be as relevant to us today as it was when it was made.
Why is it feminis?
Because I am. I can’t separate my belief in equality from the way I view movies so I figured if I want to watch old films from a more modern perspective there must the others who do too. So why not unite and enjoy it together!
An Interesting Fun Fact
I’m either the worst person to eat out with or the best … because if there’s a weird thing to be found in the food, I’ll get it. I’ve found pieces of wire, plastic tubing, leaves, baby crab, a beetle-y thing and even a small stick in some mashed potatoes!
If you’re done feeling guilty about liking older movies, as if enjoying a film from the 1950s means you want to actually live there, it’s time to…
Enter the time machine
Ready to discover your new favourite film?
Our film club provides a supportive community where you can connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for cinema from a feminist and inclusive perspective.
By joining our club, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, dive deep into the themes and messages of these films, and maybe even find yourself reflected in the stories on the silver screen.
Whether you’re a seasoned film buff or just beginning to delve into the world of classic movies, the Cinematic Time Machine is the perfect companion on your journey. Discover new favorite films, uncover hidden stories, and forge meaningful connections with a community of passionate feminist film fans.
Early 1990s
Fell in love with classic movies
My love of classic movies began on Saturday afternoons in the 1990s, watching matinee showings of films on TV. The Ghost and Mrs Muir, Vigil in the Night and 7 Women are just three of the movies that enchanted young me.
2019
Started on Etsy
Silver Screen Sass began quietly as a classic cinema gift shop on Etsy selling my movie designs on mugs before branching out to other physical products and opening a Redbubble store.
2021
52 Films
In 2021 I got the idea to for 52 Films: A Year of Classic Movie Nights In. A guide to watching a ‘new’ classic film every week for a year. It started my love of creating digital items to enhance our real life hobby.
2023
Film club launched
Having been thinking about a Film Club, and failing to find an online one focused on the classics, I finally took the leap and launched The Cinematic Time Machine at the end of August, 2023.
