2012 Film Program

2012 PFFS and *Community Fund Raiser* programs (Films at Reardon Theatre in Bank Street unless stated,  
 *non-Film Society screenings, separate ticketing applies)

Port Fairy Film Society Screenings at the Reardon Theatre:

·       Generally the 3^rd Friday of each month. PFFS memberships available at door from 7.15pm.   All  welcome

·       Four monthly Tuesday Matinee Classic Movies from the 30’s 40’s 50’s 60’s.    

At 1.30pm generally on the Fourth Tuesday of the Month, Feb-May & Aug- Nov. 

Admission by membership of  the Port Fairy Film Society.

Concession rates for members of the Port Fairy Senior Citizens Club, Moyneyana House Residents and the Port Fairy, Macarthur & Koroit Day Centres. All Welcome

2012

*Friday 8 June  1 & 7.30pm  THE ARTIST PG 100 mins Romantic comedy about Silent Films PFFSFR $15/$9    *Sunday 10 June 1.30pm HUGO 2D PG 127 mins Scorsese’s fantastic family adventure  PFC School 

Friday 15 June 7.30 pm  THE WOMEN ON THE SIXTH FLOOR (Fr) PG  102 mins.  It's Paris in 1962. Jean-Louis a wealthy stockbroker. (Fabrice Luchini) lives a staid existence with his socialite wife (Sandrine Kiberlain). When the maid leaves, into the residence comes Maria (Natalia Verbeke), a young, hardworking, Spanish, beauty.  Jean-Louis finds a new and enchanting world of music, mayhem, and the joie de vivre of the other Spanish servants on the sixth floor. Their simple and hardworking lives hide a love of Jean Louis responds. Phillipe le Guay’s light French comedy is a simple joy.  3.5 Stars

*Friday 6 July     CHOCOLAT M15+ 115 mins Romantic, sensual fantasy about chocolate  PFWinter W/E

Friday 20 July 7.30 pm      A SEPARATION (Iran) PG(older)  123 mins.  Ashjar Farhadi’s Oscar, Golden Bear, Cesar, GG…. winning human drama of a married couple are faced with a difficult decision - to improve the life of their child by moving to another country or to stay in Iran and look after a deteriorating parent who has Alzheimer's disease. “This exquisite film begins slowly but soon grabs you by the throat as it explores the fine line between truth, honesty, loyalty and justice.  The performances are all excellent. It’s a wonderful film.” Both Margaret & David, ABC  5 STARS!!  

 *TBC Friday 27 July ST. KILDA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 16 of  best films from Australia & O/S MA $10

Friday 17 Aug 7.30 pm  WISH YOU WERE HERE (Aust) MA  93 mins.  Four friends lose themselves in a carefree Cambodian holiday. Only three come back. Dave and Alice return home to their young family desperate for answers about Jeremy's mysterious disappearance. When Alice's sister Steph returns not long after, a nasty secret is revealed about the night her boyfriend went missing. But it is only the first of many. “This is a fine-looking film, beautifully shot and edited with terrific performances” MP 4 Stars “ I think this is a top rate Australia film” DS 4.5 Stars ATM ABC

Tuesday 28 August 1.30pm CAREFREE  (1938) 83mins PG Musical Comedy, music by Irving Berlin w Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers      Dr. Tony Flagg's friend, Steven, has problems in the relationship with his fiancée, Amanda, so he persuades her to visit Dr. Flagg. After some minor misunderstandings, she falls in love with Dr. Flagg. When he tries to use hypnosis to strengthen her feelings for Steven, things get complicated.    

*Friday 3Aug 1 &7.30pm MY WEEK WITH MARILYN M 99 mins True story young man’s week in London w Marilyn Munroe PFFSFR $15/$9    

Beautiful Kate screens 29th January 2010

Film buffs can take pleasure in another year of fascinating and diverse films brought to you by the Port Fairy Film Society. The year kicks off next Friday with Beautiful Kate, a film by first time feature director Rachael Ward.

Beautiful Kate is a 2009 Australian film starring Rachel Griffiths, Bryan Brown, Sophie Lowe and Ben Mendelsohn. Director Rachel Ward adapted the script from a 1982 novel of the same name by Newton Thornburg.

Told in parallel narratives of past and present, Beautiful Kate is the story a writer, Ned Kendall, is asked to return to the family home by his sister Sally, to say goodbye to his father who is dying. The family home is in a very remote and isolated area. While back home, Ned starts having memories of his beautiful twin sister and himself when they were children. These memories awaken long-buried secrets from the family's past.

The score of the film was developed and recorded by Australian musician Tex Perkins and co ‘Dark Horses’ member Murray Paterson.

From all accounts Beautiful Kate is a well-crafted drama with a strong emotional narrative. The narrative touches on taboo subjects that may leave some viewers uncomfortable but does so without sensationalism.

Actor Kate Ward best known for role portraying Meggie Cleary in the television mini-series The Thorn Birds has been an experienced director of short films for many years now but this is her first feature. Film Critics have been thoroughly impressed, Andrew L. Urban from Urban Cinefile, saying “Rachel Ward doesn't put a foot wrong in her debut as writer/director”. Kate said she worked on the script unpaid for 3 years; clearly her hard work on this film has paid off.

Set in the Australian outback, Beautiful Kate has been celebrated for its beautiful cinematography shot by first time feature DoP Andrew Commis.

Beautiful Kate’s is to be commended for its stunning performances from its cast. Ben Mendelsohn has been applauded for his strong performance as 40 year-old Ned Kendall and it has been said that Brian Brown’s performance in this film has been one of his best.

Brian Brown is also the co-producer of Beautiful Kate and married to director Kate Ward.

“I was just completely bowled over by the emotions in this film. It's a very strongly emotional film, with wonderful performances.” (David Stratton At the Movies (ABC))

With a rating of 94% positive at Rotten Tomatoes, Beautiful Kate was very well received critically.

Beautiful Kate screens next Friday 29th January at 7.30pm at Reardon Theatre in Bank Street Port Fairy. 2010 Memberships available at the door with free tea and coffee provided.