The North West Theatre Company Film Club has announced an imposing program of films for their 2017 program, with a very well balanced collection of dramas, comedies, the old, the new and the interesting.
President John Wearne told the Advocate that the strength of the program lies in its variety. “There is something for everyone, with old classics such as ‘Blazing Saddles’ and ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ meeting more modern works like ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ and the hilarious black comedy ‘Death at a Funeral’.
Two particularly intriguing movies are Norwegian/German spy thriller ‘Two Lives’, and ‘Wah Wah’, which covers the final days of British colonial rule in Swaziland through the eyes of a young Richard E. Grant”.
The Film Club has been operating since the middle of 2011, and in that time has screened more than 60 films stretching back to 1921 and Charlie Chaplin. Each year more than 30 members and visitors meet at 4pm on the last Sunday of each month to see a specially introduced movie and to stay, if they wish, for a wine and snack afterwards.
The full program for 2017 is as follows:
- Sunday 26th February – ‘LAWRENCE OF ARABIA’ – an all time great with 7 Academy Awards.
- Sunday 26th March – ‘DEATH AT A FUNERAL’ – an outrageous British black comedy
- Sunday 30th April – ‘TWO LIVES’ – espionage drama set in Norway, with English subtitles.
- Sunday 28th May – ‘HUGO’ – a favourite for the whole family, and nominated for 11 Oscars.
- Sunday 25th June – ‘BLAZING SADDLES’ – a hilarious comedy classic celebrating the life of Gene Wilder.
- Sunday 30th July – ‘MATCH POINT’ – a murder-mystery, and considered by Woody Allen as his best film.
- Sunday 27th August – ‘THE INSIDER’ – a whistle blower drama with Russell Crowe and Al. Pacino.
- Sunday 24th September – ‘WAH WAH’ – gritty story of the last days of British colonial rule in Swaziland.
- Sunday 29th October – ‘SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK’ – top cast in this award winning comedy/ drama.
- Sunday 26th November – ‘SEABISCUIT’ – the ultimate true underdog racehorse story of all time.
- Sunday 10th December – PRESIDENT’S PICK. – Surprise Film and Club Christmas Party for members.
- The club year actually begins on Sunday, 29th January with the delayed screening of ‘BOYHOOD’, postponed from November due to projector problems. This film will be available for all 2016 members, visitors and new 2017 members can sign on for the year and have it included.
Membership of the Film Club represents great value, and fees are intended only to cover the cost of distributor rights and advertising. The annual membership fee remains unchanged since 2011 at $60 – which works out at less than $6 per movie.
Why not consider membership as a Christmas present? Gift vouchers are available. Any membership enquiries for 2017 can be directed to either John Wearne (0418 419 684) or Jen Mead at the Bingara Visitor Information Centre (02 6724 0066).
The club also has a range of films available to lend at no cost to members – an additional bonus which membership brings.
John Wearne points to the success and popularity that the Film Club enjoys. “Where else would you want to be at 4pm on the last Sunday of each month than the iconic Roxy Theatre?” he said. “Amazing movies, warm in winter and cool in summer – it’s a no-brainer really!
I also want to thank our members and the steady flow of tourists and visitors for their support during 2016”, he added.
