Some Summer Movies Jan 2011 Previews

We have 24 films, a new film everyday from New Years Day (new Harry Potter) to the 24 January (the original Wizard of Oz), a great film for everyone.

We again start and end the season with free outdoor films at sunset on the Village Green. On Tuesday 28 December the Summer Movies start with Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, with Johnny Depp, David Kelly and Noah Taylor (PG 115 mins, 4.5 stars). We conclude on Australia Day with Storm Boy, the story of Mr Percival the Pelican in the Coorong with Greg Rowe, Peter Cummins and David Gulpilil (PG 88 Mins ).

For the first two weeks of January, all films are shown at 4.00pm and 8.00pm, then some films are only screened at 8pm, so please check the program. The Following films screen at the Reardon Theatre, 35 Bank St, Port Fairy.

Romance is on Sundays, starting with Eat Pray Love,

then Letters to Juliet and then the Australian Summer Coda, a top 10 at Melbourne Film Festival.

The last Sunday screening is saved for Made in Dagenham.

Our fine Monday films start with the most popular film from the 2010 MIFF, the New Zealand film Boy _, the poignant, humorous story of an 11 yr old and his family when his father returns, ”full of craziness and heart”, ATM ABC (Rated M 87 mins 4stars). Me and Orson Welles and Creation, a film about Charles Darwin, follow.

Tuesdays are for the children and family, starting with the popular Toy Story 3 (G 108 mins 4.5 stars),

then Despicable Me and The chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader (PG 112 mins 3.5 stars).

On Thursday 30 December the Summer Movies take flight with Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole.

Wednesdays are for drama. Starting on 5 January is the brilliant, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Swedish) (MA 15+ 146 mins 4 stars), the following Wednesday is Girl who Played with Fire (Swedish) (MA 15+ 129 mins 3.5 stars)

and then The Social Network (M 120 mins 5 stars).

Thursdays are for music and surf, starting with Jeff Bridges as a country and western singer in Crazy Heart (M 112mins 3.5stars),

then the wonderful documentary about a brilliant classical pianist Genius Within: Inner Life of Glenn Gould (G 108 mins 4 stars).

Thursday 20 January is saved for serious Surfing Movies (details at the PF Surf Shop).

Roman Polanski’s acclaimed thriller The Ghost Writer (MA 128 mins 4.5 stars) with Ewan McGregor as the writer and Pierce Brosnan as the British Prime Minister, starts the Friday films.

On Friday 14 Jan, for Moyneyana Festival’s Environment Day is the documentary on our supermarket food industry, Food Inc (older PG 88mins 4.5 stars).

Friday 21 Jan has French comedy at its brilliant and absurd best with Mic Macs (French) (M 104 mins 4stars).

The Saturday blockbusters start with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows:Part 1 on New Years Day.

then the brilliant Inception (M 148 mins 4.5stars),

then Russell Crowe in Robin Hood (M 148 mins 4 stars) and the Australian Tomorrow When The War Began (M 104 mins 3.5 stars).

The Summer Movies Program is a cooperative venture by the Port Fairy Film Society and Moyne Shire Council, and run by volunteers. We can usually use some help, so please contact us if you can, ph 5568 1339.

Port Fairy has Summer Movies for everyone!

“I am Love” – last art house screening at Port Fairy for 2010

The Port Fairy Film Society ends the 2010 year with an elegant Italian romantic melodrama with the title of “I am Love” (lo sono L”amore) showing this Friday night at the Reardon Theatre.

The movie is set at the turn of the century in Milan and follows the story of the Recchi’s- a wealthy industrialist family, through its changing times and fortunes and its disruption by the force of passion.

Emma Recchi (Tilda Swinton) is the Russian born wife and mother of the family, who escapes the isolation and restlessness of her life by entering into an affair with her son Edoardo Jrs friend and business partner Antonio. This liaison leads to tragic and dramatic consequences.

The film is described by some critics as an “elegant soap opera “but is also described equally as “sensational to look at, powerfully acted” and “opulent and sensual”. All agree however that Tilda Swintons performance is central to the drama and that she is integral to the overall success of the film.

It will no doubt bring out a range of responses by film lovers, but is guaranteed to enthrall as only European melodrama can. I am Love is rated MA (119 mins).

The Film Society looks forward to seeing old and welcoming new members at the earlier date of Friday December 10^th at 7:30pm. Memberships go on sale from 7:10pm.

Summer Movie Program on the way!!!

The next big thing for films in Port Fairy will be the commencement of the Summer Movies program between Dec 28 and January 26^th. This summer program brings a wonderful feast of films catering for all tastes. The full program will be made available shortly but will host screenings in both the afternoon and evenings including Harry Potter and the deathly Hollows Part 1, Toy Story 3, Inception, Despicable Me, Boy, Me and Orson Welles, Crazy Heart, The Girl who played with Fire and much more.

Richly drawn portrait of modern family, “the kids are all right” is allright !!

This Fridays Film screening at Port Fairy’s Reardon Theatre is a much talked about and lauded American film starring Annette Bening and Juliette Moore exploring the life of a modern family with the added complexity of a same sex couple, their two teenage children and the arrival of the biological father(Mark Ruffalo) into their lives after many years. “The Kids are All right” unfolds with many emerging dramas and is funny, vibrant and entertaining throughout.

At the Movies shows David Stratton sums it up as;

“The Kids are All Right is funny, touching and honest, all the elements that make independent cinema so much more rewarding, most of the time, than the mainstream.”

All the performances of the five main actors are convincing and particularly fine is the performance of Annette Bening, most deserving of an Oscar nomination for this role.

“The Kids are All right” is rated MA and screens at 7:30pm on Friday November 19^th. Membership tickets go on sale from 7:10pm. All welcome, free tea and coffee provided.

15/15 International Film Festival Screening Friday 29th Oct 7.30pm

On Saturday 19^th June 2010, filmmakers from around the world participated in the 15/15 International Film Festival’s annual filming day creating a short film within 15 hours. Now we get to see the results.

The Port Fairy screening of the 15/15 International Film Festival includes locally made films followed by the award winning films of the 2010 International film competition. Film Festival Director, Amadeo Marqez-Perez will be presenting the films. The night will conclude with a Q & A with the filmmakers.

FREE Admission

Looking forward to seeing you there supporting local filmmakers

Soul Kitchen brings a bit of light relief, food, fun and colour this month at Port Fairy….

This months movie offering is a film set in Hamburg which centres around a struggling restaurant in a warehouse owned by a Turkish man named Zinos, and a series of humorous events and interactions between a curious gathering of characters. Everything that can go wrong for Zinos does go wrong; tax collectors, health inspectors, relationships, family, staff, customers and much more. Some of the stories and events are predictable and a bit slapstick but as David Stratton of “At the Movies” points out

“SOUL KITCHEN is cheerful, wild, colourful and sometimes a little silly, but it's thoroughly enjoyable.”

This comedy is a far departure from Fatih Akins previous award winning movies including the very broody “Head On” And “Edge of Heaven” but he has assembled a fine cast making Soul Kitchen a “delicious treat” of great music, amazing food, life and colour.

Soul Kitchen is rated MA and screens at 7:30pm this Friday October 15^th after the AGM of the Port Fairy Film Society, which will be held in the presence of all the members just prior to screening.

The Film Society welcomes nominations to the committee for the 2011 year. Contact Kathy Sanderson –President prior to the AGM on 0407 685 686 if you are interested.

The Tuesday Classic Matinees continue to be a big hit in the community and at 1.30 on Tuesday 26 October we screen “Philadelphia Story”, the third in this seasons set of films free to existing PFFS members. It is rated PG and goes for 112 mins. Made in 1940, This is a very witty romantic comedy with Katharine Hepburn as a socialite whose wedding plans are complicated by the simultaneous arrival of her ex-husband (Carey Grant) and an attractive journalist.(Jimmy Stewart).

Film Society partners with ABC Open to create local stories

Over the past few months, Colleen Hughson, ABC Open Producer and Port Fairy Film Society member, delivered a number of filmmaking workshops to interested punters in the community. The workshops were supported by the film society and run at the Port Fairy Community House.

The aim of the workshops was to create a number of photo stories on the theme of change. So workshop participants found subjects and stories that interested them and created short films (2-3 min duration) through audio and photographs.

You watch the stories by going to the abc southwestvic local website:

www.abc.net.au/southwestvic/open

You can find out more about ABC Open and ABC Projects by visiting the ABC Open website http://open.abc.net.au/

You would be amazed with the diversity of the stories and the quality of the projects created locally by the community. If you are impressed with the stories then let the filmmakers know by making a comment on the ABC Open South West Vic page: http://open.abc.net.au/posts/4072

The ABC Open website was launched on September 15th. You can read all about the ABC Open project, how to get involved, who is doing what around Australia and how you can create your own local story to contribute to ABC Open by checking out the website or by contacting Colleen Hughson at the local ABC Radio Station.

We hope you enjoy the stories

“Welcome” to come to Port Fairy

A Kurdish boy from Iraq trying to reach the UK strikes up an unusual friendship with a middle-aged Frenchman.

This month the Port Fairy Film Society has the pleasure of screening “Welcome” a provocative and topical French film by writer director Philippe Lioret. The film is described as an emotionally affecting drama about intersecting lives, unlikely friendships and the hope of new beginnings. It depicts a modern day migration dilemma where Bilal, a modern 17 year old Kurdish refugee, has spent the last three months of his life traveling across Europe to reunite with his girl friend who has emigrated to England.

Without the required documentation he decides to swim across the channel and goes to the local swimming pool hoping to train. There he develops a friendship with Simon the swimming instructor who is initially uninvolved and indifferent to Bilal, but over time they form a strong bond which establishes the human connection across race, age, culture and political divides. This deeply personal story shines a light on the impact of decisions and laws made by modern governments which affect the lives of asylum seekers and refugees and those who become part of their struggle. This particular film was widely received and debated in France due to a controversial French law which penalizes those citizens who help refugees. It is indeed food for thought as a deeply personal reflection on the issues of illegal immigrants given the current conversation in the Australian landscape.

Welcome was screened to the French and European Parliaments.

Welcome is rated M and screens this Friday at the Reardon Theatre Bank St Port Fairy at 7:30pm.

South Solitary a Fundraiser for Pakistan

On 24 September, the Port Fairy Film Society will screen a fundraiser for Pakistan Disaster Relief.

Whilst the Port Fairy Film Society encourages everyone to support the Pakistan disaster relief in whatever way they feel they can, the PFFS will screen “South Solitary” as a fundraiser for the purchase of water purification filters for water purification plants used by the Australian Red Cross.

The plants have their origin in Port Fairy from Peter O'Keeffe and Bob Handby. A further marvelous example of what we can do.

http://www.standard.net.au/news/local/news/general/handbys-key-role-in-pakistan-floods/1913025.aspx

Whilst the pumps are beyond the scope of our fundraiser, we can contribute directly to this program through the purchase of filters. The pumps use a number of different types of filters, from paper filters costing seven dollars to carbon filters at one hundred and eighty dollars each. Depending upon the nature of the water to be purified the pumps can use up to two sets of filters per day.

The cost of these filters is normally borne by the Red Cross programs.

http://www.theage.com.au/world/pakistan-floods-how-to-help-20100823-13dv5.html?rand=1282621764740

“South Solitary” is a gentle romantic drama by Shirley Barrett set on a remote Tasmanian lighthouse in the 1920s when Meredith Appleton (Miranda Otto) arrives with her uncle, (Barry Otto) the replacement light house keeper. The island is home to the assistant keeper(Rohan Nicol), his family(Essie Davis, Annie Martin) and their hand (Marton Csokas).

In giving “South Solitary” four stars, David Stratton, ABC, said “Performances are outstanding MIRANDA OTTO is particularly fine….. Stunningly photographed by Anna Howard, SOUTH SOLITARY is a very special film, both original and in its own way, quite a daring one." Margaret 3 Stars.The film opened this year’s Sydney Film Festival. The film was shot at Cape Nelson and Cape Otway. (M) 120 mins

http://www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s2946032.htm

Icon Films, the film distributors, have supplied the film for the fundraiser at a reduced rental. Thank you, Icon.

South Solitary will screen at 1.30pm and 7.30pm. Peter O’Keeffe will outline the uses of the water purification pumps prior to the screening.

Tickets, $12 and $10 concession, can be booked on ph. 5568 1339 and purchased at the door, the Port Fairy Visitor Information Centre ph 5568 2682 and in Warrnambool. Tea coffee and biscuits will be provided.

http://www.worldvision.com.au/Issues/Emergencies/Current_Emergencies/Pakistan_Floods.aspx

White Ribbon screens again this Friday 27 August

The Port Fairy Film Society wishes to apologize for the technical problems we encountered during last Friday's screening of The White Ribbon.

The problem has been fixed.

A further screening of The White Ribbon will be held at 7.30 pm this Friday 27 August at the Reardon Theatre.

AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER is the August Classic Matinee

At 1.30pm on Tuesday 24 August, the PFFS screens AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER as the first film in our second season of Tuesday Classic Matinees of f

our monthly Classic films from the 30’s 40’s 50’s 60’s.

When Nickie(Carey Grant) meets Terry(Deborah Kerr) going to N.Y. they agree to meet in 6 months time on the Empire State Building, even though they are engaged to others. G (119 mins) 1957. One of the most popular romances, inspiring Sleepless in Seattle.

See the Trailer:

http://www.spike.com/video/affair-to-remember/2672750

Two shorts from The Stories from Moyne produced by ACMI & MSC will be screened before the film.

The four TUESDAY AFTERNOON CLASSIC MOVIE MATINEES are a

t 1.30pm on the Fourth Tuesday of the Month, August to November, at the Reardon Theatre, Bank St, Port Fairy.

Admission is by membership of the Port Fairy Film Society. Concession rates for members of the Port Fairy Senior Citizens Club, Moyneyana House Residents and the Day Centre.

Film Society Memberships are available at door & from PFSCC, MH & the DC.

All Welcome. Free Tea, Coffee and Conversation .

White Ribbon…Dark but brilliant

The Port Fairy Film Society is proud to present this months Friday night film “The White Ribbon”

The White Ribbon (German) is a 2009 black and white drama written and directed by Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke. The story darkly depicts society and family in a northern German village just before World War I, and the landscape leading to the rise of Nazism. The film explores a series of strange events beginning in the village school which then continue to unfold in the community. The film is full of clues but explanations are not easily given or found which has the effect of making it mesmerizing and tantalising to the viewer.

According to Haneke, the film is about "the origin of every type of terrorism, be it of political or religious nature.”

This film is described as both disturbing and thought provoking and has generated a wide variety of responses and opinions.

The At the Movies crew of Margaret and David describe the film as “Impressive” both giving it four stars.

Other critics describe it in this way: “The White Ribbon is a stark, contemplative and hauntingly brilliant film” and “Unlike conventional thrillers, this film does not restore a moral order to the universe. Rather, it questions it. It must be seen.”

“The White Ribbon” premiered at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival in May 2009 and won the Palme d'Or, followed by positive reviews and several other major awards, including the 2010 Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

See The Trailer:

http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi712247065/

The Film is rated M and screens at 7:30 on Friday August 20^th at the Reardon theatre Bank Street. Memberships go on sale from 7:10. Free tea and coffee, lollies for sale.

This Friday ACMI in the Regions—stories from Moyne

“ACMI in the Regions—stories from Moyne”

Short films showcasing stories of the Yambuk, Port Fairy and Caramut townships. A co-production by the Australian Centre for Moving Image, Arts Victoria and the Moyne Shire Council.

Friday 13 August, 6.45pm Reardon Theatre, Bank Street, Port Fairy

Please RSVP to: cmidgley@moyne.vic.gov.au OR 5568 0584

http://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/page/page.asp?page_Id=2358

St.Kilda Film Festival comes to Port Fairy

Don’t miss your chance to see the best of Australia's Top 100 short films as the St Kilda Film Festival hits the road taking in 37 destinations Australia-wide with a selection of shorts that includes Festival award winners and stand out favorites.

These exciting films, which cover a diverse range of subject matter ranging from laugh out loud comedy to quality drama, share an infectious passion for the medium, limited only by the size of their relatively modest budgets.

Our short filmmakers push the creative envelope producing work which delights and provokes.

.The 2010 highlights include
Tomorrow by Simon Portus about a young country girl and a businesswoman who meet on their journey to Brisbane; their connections are greater than their differences (Winner 2010 StKFF & 2010 Flickerfest FF, Best Film, Best Direction, Best Actor).

Ink by Justine Wallace is the story of a lost toy, a girl graffiti artist and a stolen childhood(2010 StKFF Best Animation, Screenplay, and Sound & UK SSF, WOW FF, Salento FF ).

Little Ripper by Craig Boord about the tough, competitive, full time occupation of training and racing pigeons( 2010 StKFF Best Documentary, Austin & Indie FFs).

Helmut’s House by Jess Dickenson about an 89hermit who has lived in a hand built house in a remote Australian riverbed for 40 years.

Primo Bacio by Sarah Vasssilas, a documentary dedicated to a couple who have been together for 49 years about how kissing has changed since their courting(2010 StKFF Best positive image of age award).

Apricot by Ben Briand about an man with memory loss who asks personal questions of a young woman to cover his own loss ( Cannes FF Best Young Director).

The Wake by Gemma Lee about a well meaning, social misfit who makes an unexpected arrival at his best mate’s fathers Funeral (2010 StKFF SBS award winner).

In Port Fairy, 7.30 pm Friday 30th July (16 films: interval at 8.30). Exempt 15+ 125mins $10, $8 for PFFS members.

http://www.stkildafilmfestival.com.au/page-54/tour-films

Brothers-A very worthy remake at the Friday night movies

When a decorated Marine goes missing overseas, his black-sheep younger brother cares for his wife and children at home—with consequences that will shake the foundation of the entire family….

This Friday July 16^th, the Port Fairy Film Society brings a moving, beautiful and dramatic film from acclaimed director Jim Sheridan which is a faithful remake of the Danish made 2000 film of the same name. Brother is the powerful story of two siblings, thirtysomething Captain Sam Cahill (Tobey Maguire) and younger brother Tommy Cahill (Jake Gyllenhaal), who are polar opposites. A Marine about to embark on his fourth tour of duty, Sam is a steadfast family man married to his high school sweetheart, the aptly named Grace (Natalie Portman), with whom he has two young daughters (Bailee Madison, Taylor Grace Geare). Tommy, his charismatic younger brother, is a drifter just out of jail who’s always gotten by on wit and charm. He slides easily into his role as family provocateur on his first night out of prison, at Sam’s farewell dinner with their parents, Sam is then shipped out to Afghanistan.

Sam is presumed dead when his Black Hawk helicopter is shot down in the mountains. At home in suburbia, the Cahill family suddenly faces a shocking void, and Tommy tries to fill in for his brother by assuming newfound responsibility for himself, Grace, and the children. The film is a rich exploration of family relationships, and the issues of love, loyalty and manhood.

Margaret from “At the Movies” found the really interesting American cast all gave very fine performances which contribute to making a very strong and powerful film worthy of four stars.

“Brothers” screens at 7:30pm at the Reardon Theatre this Friday. Members tickets go on sale from 7:10pm.

Screenings coming later in July include the St Kilda Film Festival.

Nanny McPhee comes to Port Fairy With A Big Bang

At 2.00pm on Sunday 4th July, St Patrick’s Parish School will screen Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang at the Reardon Theatre. 109 Mins (G)

Nanny McPhee (Emma Thompson) appears to help a young mother run the family farm while her husband is away at war. Nanny McPhee discovers that Mrs Green's (Maggie Gyllenhaal) children have a problem with their snobby cousins. From flying motorcycles and statues that come to life to a tree-climbing piglet and a baby elephant, Nanny McPhee uses her magic to teach five new lessons.

"This Nanny McPhee film is very very good", C & G Melb.

Tickets from the School and at the Door.

Le Concert in Port Fairy

This month's Port Fairy Film Society, Friday night screening brings a memorable musical experience in the French film Le Concert, an award winning comedy drama.

Continuing on with the great run of quality movies shown at Port Fairy this year the story of Le Concert unfolds going back thirty years ago, when Andrei Filipov, the renowned conductor of the Bolshoi orchestra, was fired for hiring Jewish musicians. Now a mere cleaning man at the Bolshoi, he learns by accident that... read more the Châtelet Theater in Paris invites the Bolshoi orchestra to play there. He decides to gather together his former musicians and to perform in Paris in the place of the current Bolshoi orchestra. As a solo violin player to accompany his old Jewish or Gypsy musicians he wants Anne-Marie Jacquet, a young virtuoso. If they all overcome the hardships ahead this very special concert will be a triumph.For music lovers the high point of the movie is the award winning musical score and performance of Tchaikovsky’s concerto.

“Cinema Autopsy’ reviewer Thomas Caldwell describes “Le Concert [as] delivering one of cinema's most moving and satisfying emotional payoffs in years, transforming a film that is pretty good into a film of true greatness”.

Le Concert is rated M and commences at 7:30pm on Friday June 18^th at the Reardon Theatre Bank Street Port Fairy. Membership tickets go on sale from 7:10pm. Free tea and coffee and sweets for sale.

How To Train Your Dragon in Port Fairy

At 7.30pm on Friday 11 June and 1.30 pm Saturday 12June Port Fairy Consolidated School screens HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON PG 98 Mins

The adventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, a 11-year-old son of a Viking chieftain, who must capture and train a Dragon to be part of his tribe. How to Train Your Dragon is directed by Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders and stars Gerard Butler, Jay Baruchel, Christopher Mintz-Plasse.

Tickets $10 & $5 from the School and at the door.

Poetry and Romance in Bright Star

Poetry and romance are brought to the Port Fairy in Bright Star in a fundraising film by the Ex Libris Book Fair, this Friday 4 June at 7.30pm. PG 110 mins Tickets $12 ph 5568 3311 & Door

Bright Star tells the story of John Keats (Tim Wishaw) the great romantic poet through the eyes of his love and inspiration - Fanny Brawn (Abbey Cornish).

Campion brings to this story an unfashionable, unapologetic reverence for romance and romantic love, and she responds to Keats's life and work with intelligence and grace.

Inspired by the actual love letters between the couple and Keats' sublime poetry, Jane Campion’s Bright Star is an affecting and deeply considered study of the last years in the short life of Keats, and the ecstasy of loss which suffuses his love affair with Fanny Brawne – a love thwarted not due to illness, but to a web of prospects, social scruples and loyalties.

“Jane Campion is at the very top of her form with this really fine co-production between the UK and Australia. Bright Star is superior to most period films because of the absolute realism with which Campion and her distinguished cinematographer Greig Fraser, depict everyday life 190 years ago and a tender relationship which was restricted by the conventions of the period.

In a cast full of really fine performances, Abbie Cornish is outstanding as Fanny. Campion takes her time to tell her tender story, but the film rewards with a conclusion I found incredibly moving.

This is certainly one of the best films of the year. (2009)” David Stratton ABC At the Movies 5 Stars.

"From one of the finest filmmakers working in the world today. .. An exquisite film”, Margaret Pomeranz 4.5 Stars

Oklahoma! sweeps into Port Fairy

“Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” sings Curly as the boys meet, lose and try to win the girls with heart and song.

Oklahoma! dazzles audiences with sweeping cinematography, catchy show tunes and skirt-hitching dance sequences.

At 1.30pm Tuesday 25 May Oklahoma! sweeps across the screen at the Reardon Theatre to conclude our first season of Tuesday Classic s.

There will be another 4 film season starting in August for PFFS members.

Colin Firth in stunning, award winning performance as “A Single Man”

“A Single Man” described as a romantic tale of love interrupted, stars Colin Firth and Julianne Moore in a stunning directorial debut for designer Tom Ford, and features an award winning performance by Colin Firth.

Set in 1960’s California, it traces the story of one transformational day in the life of George Falconer (Firth), a gay college professor who is mourning the death of his long time lover. This one day blends past and present, desire and despair and the discovery of love persisting even after the object of love is gone.

This was at a time when being gay was not socially acceptable, when jobs could be lost, when families were shamed and therefore cruel. Ford has filled this adaptation of Christopher Isherwood’s novel with a compelling sense of beauty and style. It is an immaculate-looking film.

David Stratton from ABC’s “At the Movies” states

“ I think it is an exceptionally beautiful film. It's a very small story, but emotionally a very powerful story and it's so beautiful, it's like a kind of perfect jewel…”

So if you are in the mood for a thought-provoking and dramatic plot-line, sprinkled with the brilliance of Colin Firth and his co-stars, you will not regret it.

“A Single Man” is rated M and screens at the Reardon Theatre Bank St. Port Fairy on Friday May 21^st at 7:30pm. Members tickets go on sale at the door from 7:10pm. See you around the urn for free tea and coffee.