To brighten up Autumn, we have organised a special day of musical films at Cheltenham Playhouse. It will take place on Saturday 26 October and features Sing Street, The Boy Friend and Cabaret. The films start at 11.00am and will be followed by an after-show party in the Playhouse’s cabaret bar. The event is open to members and the general public, so bring your friends. Tickets for members will be £5 per film. Full details are [cont'd.]
Our next film, on Tuesday 22 October at 19:45, is Xavier Legrand’s Custody from 2018. This gripping domestic drama tells the story of a marital breakup and security guard Antoine’s fight for custody of his 11-year-old son Julien. Is this model citizen and caring father everything he seems?
A warm welcome for last night’s film, C’est La Vie, which received an appreciation score of 91.81 per cent. Some of your comments: “Funniest film I’ve seen in years.” “Enjoyed very much – made me laugh.” “So entertaining.” “Incroyable! Magnifique – what else have they done?” “More comedies please.” “Enjoyable film fun.” “More fun than last time!” “Just such fun and lighheartedness. Enjoyable all round.” “More like this please – [cont'd.]
A slightly disappointing response to The Heiresses, which achieved an appreciation score of 64.12 per cent. Some members found it too slow and were puzzled by the ending. Some comments: “A lovely, serene, immersive, warm film and I loved the rich, sombre colours of the photography.” “Delightful, subtle and beautifully acted.” “Enjoyed the journey, showing different communities and relationships.” “Wonderful insight into Paraguayan women’s prisons. Full of subtlety.” “As an [cont'd.]
An enthusiastic response to our first film of the season, Debra Granik’s Leave No Trace. It achieved an appreciation score of 90.37 per cent. Some of your comments: “Beautifully paced, poignant and haunting film.” “A great start to the season.” “So well acted, convincing story. Beautifully filmed.” “As a new member I was impressed by the choice of film to open the season.” “First film, as new to CFS, and [cont'd.]
The jet-black comedy of Under The Tree was not to everyone’s taste. It achieved an appreciation score of 74.66 per cent. Here are some of the comments: “Very dark but hugely entertaining.” “Entertainment from start to end.” “It’s hard to beat the Icelanders for really good violence.” “Icelandic humour at its best.” “Loved the dark humour.” “As black as they come!” “Black, black, dark, dark – and funny!” “Very funny. [cont'd.]
Charlton Kings Film Society has announced its programme for 2019-20. The society is showing 18 films at Sacred Hearts Parish Hall, Moorend Road, Charlton Kings, GL53 9AU. They include Bohemian Rhapsody, Stan & Ollie, The Angels’ Share, Fisherman’s Friends and Loving Vincent as well as several excellent films that we showed last year but which you may have missed. The films are shown on Friday evenings and tickets are £5 [cont'd.]
For those who like short films, the Aesthetica Short Film Festival in York is a key event. This year it will be taking place from 6-10 November, and Early Bird Tickets have just gone on sale. This year more than 400 films will be shown and there will be 100 events, including masterclasses and talks from many of the leaders in the industry. Details from www.asff.co.uk.
Cheltenham Film Society can be contacted by email (cfs@cheltfilmsoc.org.uk) or telephone (07528 746750). We are also on Facebook and Twitter.
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