Film Society

The Film Society shows films monthly on Wednesday evenings during the winter months.

There is a bar and coffee. Entry is free but a donation from those who attend to cover costs is always welcome.

Doors open at 7pm and the film starts at 7.30pm unless otherwise advised.

Contact Martin Shepherd at matoldbro@gmail.com to get on the mailing list.

The first film, The Critic (cert.15) released in 2023, is scheduled for Wednesday 24th September.  Its stellar cast includes Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong and Lesley Manville.

“Set in 1930’s London, The Critic is a thrilling tale of ambition, blackmail, and desire with a dazzling anti-hero at its heart. When the most feared and vicious theatre critic in town Jimmy Erskine (McKellen), finds himself suddenly in the cross hairs of the Daily Chronicle’s new owner David Brooke (Strong), he strikes a Faustian pact with struggling actress Nina Land (Arterton) who is desperate to win his favour.”

Further films are planned, all being well, for the following dates (all Wednesdays) :

  • 15th October
  • 5th November
  • 26th November
  • 17th December
  • 7th January
  • 28th January
  • 18th February
  • 11th March
  • 1st April

In the mix for potential future screening (all unseen and eclectic as ever) are:

  • Flight (2013) An above average aeroplane disaster movie starring Denzel Washington and Kelly Reilly – apparently a wee bit risqué.
  • Another Round (2020) Danish. The film follows four high school teachers who experiment with maintaining a constant level of alcohol in their blood to boost creativity and confidence.
  • Everest (2015) This is the true story of two different expeditions in 1996 who attempt to scale Everest but encounter massive storms on the descent down the mountain.
  • My Favourite Cake (2024) – Iranian. “A beautifully delicate and nuanced concoction, exploring themes of love, regret and second chances with nuance and grace, set against the backdrop of a country with strict rules and restrictions, especially when it comes to the rights and freedoms of women.”
  • Locke (2014) Tom Hardy in effectively a one-man, one car journey personal drama (‘thriller’?).
  • Paris (2008) French.  A comedy-drama film written and directed by Cédric Klapisch. Starring an ensemble cast, the film depicts the stories of a diverse group of people living in Paris.
  • Windermere Children (2022) Having escaped from the horrific clutches of the Holocaust, a group of children with the help of a few counsellors recuperate in the Lake District in the hope of redeeming their lives.
  • Burnt Orange Heresy (2020) Artworld thriller starring Mick Jagger and Donald Sutherland. Has great settings and naughty bits, but obtaining the correct DVD is proving difficult.
  • The Roses (2025) Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Theo (Cumberbatch) and Ivy (Coleman): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. However, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentments soon emerge… However, the DVD may not be released until well into 2026.
  • The Last Journey (2024) Swedish. Filip tries to cheer up his father, who is stuck at home in the armchair during his retirement, by making the same drive to France that the family used to take when Filip was a child. For his help, Filip takes his best friend Fredrik, some serious doses of optimism and an old orange Renault 4.