Screening Time- The Lobster - Monday, 21st December. 4.45pm

The second screening of December's film, The Lobster, will be 4.45pm on Monday, 21st December.

Monday screening of The Lobster - cancelled for 7th December, postponed to 21st

Unfortunately, the copy of The Lobster did not arrive in Armidale on time for screening on Monday, 7th December. We will have to CANCEL the screening on Monday 7th - the NEW DATE WILL be Monday, 21st December.

Apologies for the short notice!
Please spread the word.

December Film - The Lobster

The screenings of The Lobster will be on Monday 7^th December at 5.30pm and Wed 16^th Dec. Screening time for Wednesday to be confirmed closer to the date.

Members can redeem their tickets from Tues 1^st Dec for the screening on Mon 7^th.

'The Lobster' was one of the most talked-about films at Cannes this year and winner of the Jury prize.  This dramatic comedy set in a dystopian future features single people who are banished to a seaside hotel, perhaps in Ireland, to find a partner within 45 days.  Otherwise they will be turned into an animal of their choice.  Quirky, deadpan, original with a stellar cast including Colin Farrell, Léa Seydoux, Rachel Weisz and Ben Whishaw, this is a cinematic experience like no other

November film - '71

The November film club film will be '71, screening on  Wednesday, 18th November at 7.15 pm.

 

A young British soldier is accidentally abandoned by his unit following a terrifying riot on the streets of Belfast in 1971. Unable to tell friend from foe, the raw recruit must survive the night alone and find his way to safety through a disorienting, alien and deadly landscape. 

October Film - Mommy

The October film club film will be Mommy, screening on Monday, 19th October at 6.15pm and on Wednesday, 28th October around 7.30 pm.

A winner of the Jury Prize in Cannes and innumerable other awards and nominations throughout the world, 'Mommy' is a powerful film about the ferocity of mother love for a violent son with ADHD.  A masterpiece from a young director from Quebec.

Screening Time for 16th September

The second screening for Folies Bergere will be on Wednesday, 16th September at 7pm.

August, September and October films confirmed

The film club films for the next three months (August, September and October) have been confirmed. Look forward to X+Y in August, Folies Bergère in September and Mommy in October!

July Film - St.Vincent

The dates for July's film, St. Vincent, are Monday, 20th July at 5.30 and Wednesday, 29th July at 7pm (tbc). See you at the cinema!

June Film - Whiplash

The Armidale Film Club film for June (Monday, 8th and Wednesday, 24th June) will be Whiplash.

We thought long and hard before deciding to select 'Whiplash' (MA 15+)for the AFC as the topic (fear being the key to forging a musical genius) might not be to everybody's taste.  But the jazz drummer's cruel manipulative mentor did win an Oscar (Best Supporting Actor) for his performance and there are many critics who judge it the best film of 2014.  So, let's see if you agree with them!! 

Finding Vivian Maier - May

The Armidale Film Club film for May (Monday, 11th and Wednesday, 19th May) will be Finding Vivian Maier. Tickets are available from Wendesday, 6th May for the first screening.

When you get your ticket, don't forget to pick up your membership cards - they are ready!

During Vivian Maier's lifetime, her extensive photographic portfolio was largely unknown.  This remarkable documentary, which was nominated for an Oscar in 2014, changed all that.  The images she created are both impressive and fascinating and the story of her life is gripping.  The film also raises certain ethical issues, which we hope will leave you with lots to discuss when it's over, always the hallmark of an excellent film, we feel.  Enjoy!

 

Locke - April 2015

The second film for this year's film club season (Monday, 20th April and Wednesday, 29th April) will be the US film Locke.

Leaving the construction site on the eve of a major project, construction manager Ivan Locke receives news that sends him driving the two hours from Birmingham to London, but even further from the life he once knew. Making the decision that he has to make, he then calls his wife, his sons, his co-workers and boss telling them the secret that he is bearing and trying to keep his job and family intact. But even more importantly, he will have to face himself and the choices he has made.

We've chosen this film partly because of it's uniqueness, but also because it was one of Margaret Pomeranz's five best films of 2014.  Its uniqueness stems from the fact that it is entirely set in a car (don't worry it's not too long!) and the driver, played by Tom Hardy, has had rave reviews.  Don't let this put you off.  On the contrary, it's a thrilling drama and everyone we know who's seen it has enjoyed it! 

2015 Membership available now!

The second exciting season of the Armidale Film Club will launch in March with the Oscar winning film Birdman. Locke and the outstanding documentary Finding Vivian Maier are confirmed for April and May.

Join us for another year of great cinema.

Membership is $80 for 11 film (March - February). Print the membership form from here (and take it to the cinema) to secure your film club spot.