Join film critic, radio/TV personality and writer-producer-director Mike Sargent for a screening and discussion. Sargent has curated a diverse collection of films, each showcasing a particular aspect of filmmaking, and provides the insightful perspective of a real industry insider. The season starts on Monday, October 16, with “Don’t Think Twice” (2016). When a member of a popular New York City improv troupe gets a huge break, the rest of the group, all best friends, start to realize that not everyone is going to make it after all. Director Mike Birbiglia showcases his brilliant talent for independent filmmaking with an amazing cast of comedians. Stars Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs and Mike Birbiglia.

The series will continue monthly on Monday evenings, 7:30-9:30 p.m., with the following seven films: November 13: “Chef” (2004), December 4: “Like Father Like Son” (Japanese, 2013), January 8: “Man Facing Southeast” (1986), February 12: “Brick” (2005), March 5: “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004), March 26: “Talk to Me” (2007), April 23: “Ex Machina” (2014).

Cost is $12 per film for JCC members; $15 public. A six-film pass is also available, $50 for JCC members; $60 public. Choose six of the eight films and save. For questions, contact Esther Mazor at [email protected] or 201-408-1456. To register, visit the JCC website at www.jccotp.org  or call 201-569-1496