The New Wincanton Film Society Season Approaches

WFS is probably one of Wincanton's best kept secrets. Ok, we don't have a full blown full time cinema. That closed down years ago. However we have the next best thing. We are just about ready to raise the curtain on our 8th year of screening quality films from all over the world. As a commercial Society our doors are open to anyone over the age of 18, otherwise we fall foul of CRB clearances.

Come and join us to experience great films on the big screen (14x12'). Enjoy the benefits of 5.1 surround sound (where films allow). Enjoy the comfort of our cushioned seats on the risers. No need to contort to see the screen. Come and join us when the doors open at 7pm and have time of relaxed chat with fellow film lovers. Refreshments are available for a small donation.

The new 2011/12 season programme is at the printers and will be available for distribution at the start of September. Make sure you get your copy. We will advise you of any designated pick up points in a separate article. The 2011/12 films are:

Tuesday 20th September 2011 - "The Kings Speech" - (2011) 7.45pm UK 1hr 58 mins

Colin Firth, Helena Bonham-Carter. Director Tom Hooper. A little known aspect of British pre-war history based on the impromptu ascension to the throne of King George V1 and the speech therapist who helped the King become worthy of it.

Wednesday 19th October 2011 - "The Social Network" - (2010) 7.45pm UK, 2hrs

Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfild. Director David Fincher. A chronicle of the founding of Facebook, the social-networking site.

Tuesday 22nd November - "To Kill a Mocking Bird" - (1962) The Classic 7.45pm, US 2hrs 9mins

Gregory Peck, John Megna. Director Robert Mulligan. Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the racially divided town of Alabama, defends a young black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his children against prejudice.

Wednesday 14th December - "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest" - (2009) 7.45pm Sweden 2hrs 27mins

Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace Director Daniel Alfredson. Lisbeth Salander is recovering in a hospital and awaiting trial for three murders. Michael Blomkvist must prove her innocence. The third and final novel from Stieg Larsson.

Tuesday 24th January 2012 - "Oranges and Sunshine" - (2010) 7.45pm UK/Australia 1hr 45mins

Emily Watson, Hugo Weaving. Director Jim Loach. A Nottingham social worker discovers that between 1890 and 1970 130000 children were deported to Australia by the British authorities.

Wednesday 22nd February - 2012 "Knowing" - (2009) 7.45pm UK/US/Australia. 2hrs.

Nicolas Cage, Chandler Canterbury. Director Alex Proyas. A teacher opens a time capsule that has been dug up at his son's school. There are some chilling predictions - some (only some) that have already occurred. Others remain.

Tuesday 20th March - 2012 "The Way Back" - (2010) 7.45pm US 2hrs 13mins.

Colin Farrell, Jim Sturgess. Director Peter Weir. War drama about a group of prisoners who escape from a Siberian camp during World War 11. The story centres on their journey.

Wednesday 25th April - 2012 "Reign Over Me" - (2007) 7.45pm UK 2hrs 4mins

Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle Director Mike Binder. A man who lost his family in the September 11 attack runs into his old college roommate. Rekindling the friendship is the one thing that appears able to help the man recover from his grief.

Tuesday 22nd May - 2012 "Never Let Me Go" - (2010) 7.45pm UK 1hr 43mins.

Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan. Director Mark Romanek. A love triangle of scientific specimens created in a laboratory. They are supposed to provide organs to severely ill patients.

Wednesday 20th June 2012 Surprise Film - 7.00pm and AGM.

So on Tuesday 20th September 2011 we kick start our 8th season with a screening of "The King's Speech", one of the biggest success films of 2011. Come and join us. Come and see how we operate. Come and enjoy the big screen experience.

If you haven't applied for your season ticket yet go to www.wincantonfilm.co.uk and download your application form today. Complete it and return to:

Wincanton Film Society
C/o Divine Wines
16 High Street
Wincanton

See you all on the 20th September.

Wincanton Film Society is based at King Arthur's Community School. The screenings are held in The Performance Centre accessed from the rear car park via Dancing Lane. If you have any questions please contact us and we will do our best to assist.

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