Isle of Dogs is a delight: funny, touching and full of heartfelt warmth and wit. With breathtaking visuals and an uncanny eye for canine behaviour, it transposes the kid-friendly charm of The Incredible Journey to the post-apocalyptic landscapes of Mad Max via the Japanese cinema of Yasujiro Ozu, Seijun Suzuki and, most notably, Akira Kurosawa.…Continue readingIsle of Dogs
Category: Fantasy/Surrealism
A surreal comedy set in a dystopian future where single people are arrested and given 45 days to find love or be turned into an animal. In 2010 we screened a film called Dogtooth which was written and directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Dogtooth was one of those films that sharply divided the audience between those…Continue readingThe Lobster
A seductive young woman (Ava Gardner) falls in love with a mysterious ship’s captain (James Mason). One of the most ethereal and haunting love stories ever filmed. You can watch the trailer here Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (PG) 1951 UK, 1hr 48 mins. Friday 29th April at Hallhill Doors and bar 7.30 Film begins…Continue readingPandora and the Flying Dutchman
There’s an eerie brilliance and a haunting beauty to “Under the Skin,” writer-director Jonathan Glazer’s beyond-strange exploration of what it means to be human — seen from an outside perspective. Johansson is fascinating as the alien woman whose imitation of humanity slowly morphs into something very like the real thing. It’s a carefully modulated, and…Continue readingUNDER THE SKIN
This month’s film is Blancanieves (Cert12) A band of bullfighting dwarves save the life of a young woman suffering from amnesia. A astonishing take on the Snow White story set in 1920s Seville. Watch the trailer here Blancanieves (12) 2012, Spain, 1hr 44mins (Silent) Friday 27th June Doors & Bar 7.30, Film starts at 8.00pmContinue readingBlancanieves
Penultimate film of the 2012 season! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atLg2wQQxvUContinue readingMidnight in Paris
Hi. So what can I tell you about Scott Pilgrim Versus The World? Not much, other than it’s our next film, coming this Friday (8pm, Hallhill, £5 for non-members, feel free to bring in a drink from the bar…). That and the starring role is taken by Michael Cera. Mr Cera made a great impression…Continue readingSCOTT PILGRIM VERSUS THE WORLD
Last night at the Film Society, we weren’t able to collect reviews of the film. To me, it felt like there was a real buzz in the room. Should you wish to let us know how you thought it was, comment here and leave a score from 1 to 10. Thanks.Continue readingWHITE HOT