Keswick Film Club News

New Website for the New Season

2008-08-17T21:42:00.004+01:00

Over the summer break we've been busy working on a brand new website. If you head over to www.keswickfilmclub.org you can see the changes along with the new Autumn programme and we hope that you like both.

As well as giving the site a new fresh look we're moving details of all the films into a database, making it easier to search the hundreds of films the club has screened over the years. We've also got a Facebook page and provided options to share pages with other social bookmarking sites.

There's still more to come, hopefully before the Autumn season starts. Many of the older films still need updating, reviews and audience scores are on their way and all of the old festival programmes will be made available. Webmaster Stephen is also trying to think of other exciting things to add to the site.

If you have any problems, suggestions or feedback (good or bad) then don't hessitate to get in touch with Stephen( webmaster@keswickfilmclub.org).

End Of Season

2008-04-07T15:59:00.002+01:00

We'd like to thank everybody who has come the Alhambra to see our films throughout a 2007-8 season of which I think we can be proud. Films have been well attended, audience appreciation has been very positive, and friendships have been formed and cemented. On Sunday evening talk turned yesterday to 'what was your favourite film of the whole season?' It would indeed be very interesting to know, so please vote in the poll down the right hand side of this page.

Of course it's not over yet and if you're hungry for more great films you should be able to squeeze in 14 more over the weekend at the 9th Keswick Film Festival.

AGM 2008

2008-03-31T13:06:00.001+01:00

This years AGM was held on Sunday 30th March, at the Alhambra at 4.00p.m. - before The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.

A copy of the Chariman's report is available by following this link

Born and Bred

2008-03-03T20:11:00.003Z

We were sorry to disappoint you over the non-arrival of Born and Bred on Sunday, so we have arranged a screening of the film this Thursday (6th March) at 6pm, at the Alhambra.

This will be the proper 35mm version that should have been here on Sunday, so the sound should be as good as you are used to normally. Please phone me if you want to check or ask anything. Members' tickets will be £2 only (free to spring passholders of course).

KFC On The Road

2008-02-28T13:46:00.001Z

KFC on the Road is bringing When Harry Met Sally to Mungrisdale tomorrow (Friday 29th) evening - doors open at 7pm for a Leap Year Special, and there's always a most convivial welcome at Mungrisdale thanks to Mike and Sally Bohling and their friends.

2 Days In Paris Review

2008-02-23T19:16:00.002Z

This week John Stakes shares his opinion on 2 Days In Paris.

"The film was continuously enjoyable with several laugh out loud moments, and deserved its inclusion in the Club's Spring season to counterbalance the more serious and socially gritty offerings on show"

You can read the full review here.

FebFilm Feedback

2008-02-14T19:58:00.002Z

Judging from the feedback forms it looks like most people enjoyed themselves at FebFilm. If you head over to keswickfilmfestival.org you'll be able to see how the audience rated each of the films. If you disagree you can also score the films on the website as well as leave comments on any of the films.

This Sunday we're back to our regular programme with 2 Days In Paris, 'Brilliantly written, superbly acted and hysterically funny, this is easily one of the best films of the year', says Matthew Turner of VIEWLONDON. And we'll start off proceedings with Breadmakers, a short film from
Edinburgh which won the heart of the Scottish member who easily persuaded Rod to get hold of it.

New Reviews

2008-01-27T14:22:00.000Z

You may have noticed that we've finally added some new reviews to the site.

John Stakes reviewed Michael Clayton and former KFC committee member Paul Buttle reviewed Bombs At Teatime for The Oldie magazine and kindly allowed us to publish it here.

Please get in touch (webmaster@keswickfilmclub.org) if you'd like to write some reviews, we'd love hear from you.

If you don't feel like you have a full review in you, don't forget you can also add short comments on each film page.

Happy New Year

2008-01-07T20:46:00.000Z

The new season started on Sunday with Michael Clayton scoring 78.1% by the audience. There are still lots of great films to come including The Assassination Of Jesse James..., Lust, Caution and The Diving Bell And The Butterfly and not one but TWO film festivals, visit the Festival Website for more details.

Also don't forget to vote for your favourite film of last season.

Christmas Dinner

2007-11-15T19:06:00.000Z

We�d like to invite you to join us for dinner at The George on the evening of Sunday 16th December, following Waitress, a film chosen to lighten the mood before Christmas. Just a little more expensive than last year, but at �13.95 for four courses with plenty of choice, it appeared quite reasonable. So the first 50 to book their place will be the lucky ones�

Email Rod (info@keswickfilmclub.org) to book your place or to request the menu (67KB PDF)

KFC On The Road

2007-10-11T13:11:00.000+01:00

KFC on the Road is screening Lawrence of Arabia tomorrow evening (Friday 12th Oct) at Mungrisdale Village Hall at 7pm (not 7:30 as previously advertised)

Short Film

2007-10-05T21:31:00.000+01:00

Preceding The Seventh Seal on Sunday we�re screening Darren Horne�s new short The Midnight Barber, whose production was part-funded by KFC (that�s us, not the Colonel). Darren has said that he�ll try to snatch time off managing the Penrith Alhambra to come over to Keswick to introduce it. That�s at 5pm, of course, but the film lasts only 6 minutes, so don�t be late!

This Is England

2007-09-28T16:48:00.000+01:00

This Is England did its deliberate inflammatory job on Sunday: a few hated it, some loved it, most thought it a fascinating and worthy exploration of one of the UK's strange societal phenomena.

The audience ratings came out at 77.02%, don't forget you can tell us what you thought on the film's page.

After France and England, it's the turn of Spain on Sunday with The Night of the Sunflowers; 'A terrific thriller and a complex and intelligent piece of filmmaking' according to Sight & Sound.

Moli�re

2007-09-21T00:07:00.000+01:00

What a fine start to the season last Sunday - we weren't sure that a period drama in a foreign language would attract people in large numbers, but Moli�re must have had a reputation for being a good movie.

There appeared to be plenty of chat when the harassed committee caught a glimpse. Sorry if some of us seemed removed from the proceedings - we were! There's always quite a lot to do on the opening night.

The scores: Replies ( attendance 141) 63 Rating 84.52%

This Sunday you can see This Is England; 'A modest, near-flawless gem' according to The New York Times and one of the best films I've see this year.

Product Placement In Film

2007-09-16T20:19:00.000+01:00

Helen Cocco at The University of Wales, Swansea is currently undertaking an MSc thesis on film marketing and would be very grateful if you could assist by answering this e-questionnaire. It should take no longer than 10 minutes to fill out. All answers are confidential and there is no need for any personal or contact information. Your responses will only be used for this study.

To answer the questionnaire, please click on the link following link: www.cocco.daiowen.co.uk

Opening Night

2007-09-12T17:53:00.000+01:00

We're getting the ball rolling on Sunday 16th September with a free drink for all members before the screening of Moli�re. Please do join us in the Alhambra at 4:15 to renew acquaintance with Club members you may not have seen for a while.

Autumn Programme

2007-08-31T07:15:00.000+01:00

The new Autumn programme is available here and includes some great films such as This Is England, The Seventh Seal, Tell No One, Hallam Foe and The Namesake.

If you are a member then the new brochure should be arriving through your letterbox any day now.

The 9th Keswick Film Festival � Twice as Good!

2007-08-14T17:08:00.000+01:00

Dates for your Diary: 8th � 10th February 2008 AND 10th � 13th April 2008

Did you come and see Ken Loach, Andrea Arnold and our great list of retrospectives, pre-releases and films you might have missed last February? Well, next year we are having two events and we�d love to see you at both.

February Mini-Fest � this year the Theatre by the Lake is not fully available in February so we are having �7 films and a bit of a do� over the weekend of 8th � 10th starting at 6.30 pm on Friday evening and running till Sunday afternoon. We will be having a theme, guest directors and all the buzz of the big festival focussed on the Alhambra

The Big One � April (10-13) then we will be having the usual 4 days of film moved from February to April. There will be more guests, events, almost 30 films, the opening buffet on the Thursday for Pass Holders, a �Script to Screen� workshop to find out how it happens and other excitements.

In the autumn we will be announcing more details, prices � there will be special offers for those coming to both, competitions for free passes and all the fun of the festival. Put the dates in your diary, get ready to book your travel and B&B and we look forward to seeing you all again.

Chairman's Report

2007-03-28T19:08:00.000+01:00

The Chairman's Report from this years AGM is now available on the website by clicking here.

AGM 2007

2007-03-19T18:49:00.000Z

This years AGM will be held on Sunday 25th March, at the Alhambra at 4.00p.m. - before the German film Requiem.

The agenda can be found in the latest edition of Talking Pictures.

Film Society of the Year Awards 2007

2007-03-04T15:29:00.000Z

The British Federation of Film Societies held its Film Society of the Year Awards at the weekend. We are delighted to announce that this site, along with the Keswick Film Festival site, picked up the awards for Best Website.

As well as Best Website, Keswick Film Club was also awarded a Distinction for Programming and a Commendation for Best Marketing.

Festival News

2007-01-16T18:13:00.000Z

The festival is not far off now and the brochure should be available in the usual places. You can also have a look at the website at www.keswickfilmfestival.org or Google Calendar for details of the programme.

New Programme

2006-12-20T20:38:00.000Z

The new programme and edition of Talking Pictures are now available on the site.

Ballets Russes and The General, topped the audience poll for the last season, if you feel cast your vote for your favourite film in the web poll.

See you in the New Year for another great season of films and the 8th Keswick Film Festival

End of Season

2006-12-17T17:50:00.000Z

As this season draws to a close we're busy putting the final touches to the new programme. It should be published on the site on Wednesday evening so please come back and see what we have lined up for 2007.

Don't forget to vote in the web poll for your favourite film from this season under "Vote" on the right hand side of the page (or any other season on the Previous Poll page)

2007 Festival Offer

2006-11-30T12:24:00.000Z

We are offering a special discount for the 2007 Film Festival - buy your pass before 24th December and you get it at 2006 rates, that's non-members �29, members �24 and students and claimants �15.

This is to encourage you to buy all your children, friends, nephews, nieces etc their Christmas present passes!

See the festival site for more details www.keswickfilmfestival.org

What we would ask you to do, because of the rush at the Box Office on a Sunday, is to put your name and address and passes wanted in an envelope with a cheque to Keswick Film Club. Hand it over to us as you buy your ticket next Sunday or drop it through the Alhambra's letter box. Don't be shy to enclose your donation to the running of the Festival - we won't tell anyone. We will then deliver or mail your passes to you in the following week.

Ann Martin, Co-ordinator, Eighth Keswick Film Festival