In the mood for a musical night full of humor and song? On Tuesday, September 30, Cinema Unfiltered is screening the nostalgic feel-good film Pitch Perfect. The film is packed with witty humor, sharp dialogue, and surprisingly clever cinematic touches.
In this article, you’ll find out exactly why this is a night you don’t want to miss.
Pitch Perfect is based on a book by Mickey Rapkin, an American journalist and former a cappella singer. Thanks to his own experience, he captures the passion and life within singing competitions authentically. Still, it’s the witty dialogue and absurd touches from screenwriter Kay Cannon that make the film so delightful. Cannon previously worked on the satirical TV series 30 Rock, and that sharp, quick humor is clearly present here as well. With short, bizarre twists and a lightly satirical tone, she lifts the film above the level of the standard comedy.
While the film mainly follows Beca (played by Anna Kendrick) on her journey toward both musical and personal growth, her singing group also plays a major role. Beca is a member of the Bellas, an all-female a cappella group at her university. Each member of the Bellas has a distinct, archetypal role: from the awkward newcomer to the self-assured diva. But the film plays smartly with these stereotypes, often subverting expectations in surprising ways. You can see this in small, subtle visual gags. For example, the background antics of “Fat Amy” (Rebel Wilson), which sometimes tell their own mini comedic story.
Pitch Perfect shows how creative collaboration often comes with friction, but that it’s precisely this tension that creates room for development and growth. The Bellas only find their true strength when each member dares to bring in her own style. In doing so, the film reflects on the idea that harmony doesn’t necessarily mean uniformity, but rather emerges from the interplay of different voices and personalities.
This unique dynamic helped Pitch Perfect become an unexpected smash hit, evolving into a modern cult classic among music and film fans alike. The success was so great that two sequels followed, expanding the Bellas’ story even further. One of the film’s most famous scenes remains the “Cup Song,” in which Anna Kendrick creates a rhythmic beat using just a plastic cup, a simple but brilliant idea that went viral worldwide. The scene became a phenomenon, inspiring countless covers and challenges on social media.
On Tuesday, September 30, Pitch Perfect will screened at Concordia and give you the chance to sing hits like Cups and Since U Been Gone. So dust off those vocal cords and be there!
