REELS September movie "The Bank of Dave" and the AFTER SHOW get together at METRO

 REELS Film Society and the Mount Gambier and Districts Community Bank

are thrilled to show on Thursday 26th of September

"THE BANK OF DAVE",

a real feel good comedy from the UK.   . 

The feel-good biographical film is a story of grit and perseverance juxtaposed with finding a purpose and the desire to see it come to fruition. The narrative revolves around a working-class self-made millionaire from Burnley UK and the trials and tribulations he faces in trying to set up a community bank that will help the local businesses in the town to thrive. Despite the noble purpose, his journey will see him lock horns with some of London’s most elite and prestigious financial institutions and compete to get the first-ever banking license in over a century.

The Mount Gambier and Districts Community Bank have come on board as sponsors for our September movie night and we appreciate the real interest they have shown in REELS and the many community organisations throughout the district.

An "After the Show" SUPPER at METRO CAFE will be put on for Reels Financial members.  This will be a wonderful opportunity to get together with fellow members and discuss the night's movie and Reels in general.  

A selection of tasty treats will be provided from the marvelous METRO kitchen for members from 8:45pm.  The delicious METRO food offerings are free of charge!  Beverages (Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and other drinks) will be available from METRO at your expense.

To assist with planning and catering please RSVP for this once off after the show event at the earliest opportunity with an email to reelsfilmsociety@gmail.com

As usual our pre movie drinks and nibbles will be provided at the SRHT and the wines will be withdrawn from the Reels vault where they have been held in safe custody waiting their opportunity to shine.

Doors OPEN at 6:30 and we will screen at 7pm on the dot.

Don't miss out on this movie or the "after hours" get together at METRO  Remember to RSVP as we need to know numbers. reelsfilmsociety@gmail.com

PS: Memberships are still available.  Our front of house people will be ready to assist you with membership on Thursday night, 26th September 2024.

 An Irish black comedy introduces us to the guilt-racked Jimmy. Returning home with the intention of ending it all, he finds himself trapped by his father's sudden demise, and his sense of family duty, and an unfamiliar sensation - love. Join us on Thursday 15th August (this coming Thursday) to enjoy this gem of the emerald isle.

Again our wine selection is themed to match the movie:

A Rogue, Roguish (?Criminal) Behaviour and Redemption

WHITE:

“Wild Oats” WA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, 2020

“No Evil” Southern Australia Pinot Grigio, 2023

PINK:

Giesen Estate (NZ)

Coonawarra Riesling Blush, 2022

(blushing for past indiscretions)

RED:

“19 Crimes” Southern Australia Red Blend

A Death and a delayed Funeral

RED:

“Take it to the Grave” Barossa Shiraz, 2023

A reminder that as a registered film society our screenings are for members only. That said, it is never too late to join, and we offer pro rata rates for the rest of this year, or three month memberships. If you're not sure be our guest for one night try and see.

 Doors open at 6:30pm, screening around 7:00.

 Our July screening will on Thursday the 25th.

A man of astonishing talent Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu was a capable musician on multiple instruments including the guitar (which he played upside  down), keyboards, drums and the didgeridoo, but he is remembered most for his beautiful, clear voice. He sang in English and several indigenous languages. Telling tales of the land and its original inhabitants. Sadly, we lost him at the age of 46 when he succumbed to liver and kidney damage associated with Hepatitis B, which he had a contracted as a child.

This month's thematic wine selection is:

-An Indigenous multi-instrumental composer/musician

Majella “The Musician” Shiraz Cabernet, 2021

Majella “The Composer” Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021

Aboriginal artist/ Aboriginal art

“Yellow Tail” Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, 2023

“Yellow Tail” Chardonnay, 2023

A man blind from birth - - - - Blind Tastings!!

A Yarra Valley red ????? ????, 2021

A New Zealand white with a hint of colour

???????? “?????”, 2022

A reminder that as a registered film society our screenings are for members only. That said, it is never too late to join, and we offer pro rata rates for the rest of this year, or three month memberships. If you're not sure be our guest for  one night try and see.

 Doors open at 6:30pm, screening around 7:00.

 Our June Screening is on Thursday 20th June when we will be showing Driving Madeleine.

A simple fare for taxi driver Charles turns into an epic journey though the key points of 92 year old Madeleine's life as she moves from the suburbs to her nursing home. While her desire to meander through the parts of Paris with a significance to her life causes Charles some irritation at first, he is eventually won over by her charm and shares some of his own troubles. Described as a journey through emotions this movie features beloved French singer Line Renaud in the title role with comedic actor Dany Boon bringing a depth to his dramatic part.

This month's thematic wine selection is:

A French movie in which there is the exchange of many

personal stories

“Calvet” Grange Reserve Bordeaux Superieur 2018

Famille Bougrier “Confidences” Vouvray, 2020

(a white – chenin blanc grapes)

A classy older lady, reminiscing over her long life

“Mary Bo Peep” Sauvignon Blanc, 2023

(note classy older lady on label…… OK she’s a sheep, but a classy one)

Tread Softly “Forever Young” early pick Pinot Grigio, 2023

A drive along many roads/lanes and “around the block”

“Annie’s Lane” Shiraz, 2022

Hollick Coonawarra “Tannery Block”

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, 2021

It is Never too Late for people to join Reels and membership  renewals can me be made with ease on line.  Our front of house people will be ready to assist you with membership on Thursday night

 Doors open at 6:30pm, screening around 7:00.

 Come along and join us on Thursday 16th May at the SRHT for Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot, A 2018 American comedy-drama film directed by Gus Van Sant and based upon the memoir of the same name by John Callahan. The cast includes Joaquin Phoenix, Jonah Hill, Rooney Mara, and Jack Black, and follows a recently paralyzed alcoholic who finds a passion for drawing off-colour newspaper cartoons.

Do come along to experience the pre movie wine choices made by our dedicated wine team. In keeping with our current practice the wines chosen have been themed to tie-in with our movie. This month's selections are:

A movie starring Joaquin PHOENIX
“T’Gallant” South Australian Pink Moscato

(note the “phoenixes” on the label)
A man who discovers the healing power of Art, specifically
drawing cartoons
“Barossa Ink” Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021

(you draw a cartoon with ink, right?)
“First Drop Mother’s Milk” Shiraz, 2021
(note the cartoon on the label)

“Lobster Reef” Sauvignon Blanc, 2022

(note cartoon lobster)

“Portraits of Clare” Riesling, 2023

(portraiture is an esteemed form of art)

A man confined to a wheelchair

Claymore “You’ll Never Walk Alone” Grenache

It is Never too Late for people to join Reels and membership renewals can me be made with ease on line. Our front of house people will be ready to assist you with membership on Thursday night

Doors open at 6:30pm, screening around 7:00.

 A true morality tale for the 21st Century. When British intelligence whistle-blower Katharine Gun (Keira Knightley) exposed a plot to blackmail UN member states into voting for a resolution to sanction the 2003 invasion of Iraq she found herself being charged with breaching the Official Secrets Act. Martin Bright (Matt Smith) put his career on the line and faced legal consequences to get the story published.

Join us on Thursday 18th April at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre for this highly regarded drama.

As usual doors will open at 6:30 screening at around 7:00. Covid is still stalking the land and as the temperatures drop is likely to make a bit of a comeback, so if you don't feel well please take the night off.

In keeping with the movies theme this month's wines will be:

WHITES:

“Whisper Rock” NZ Sauvignon Blanc, 2022

“Tread Softly” Southern Australia Pinot Grigio, 2023

PINKS:

“Whistle Post” Coonawarra Pinot Noir Rosé, 2021

(Whistle -blower)

“Tread Softly” Southern Australia Rosé, 2023

REDS:

“Take it to the Grave” Barossa Shiraz, 2022

“Gossips” Warburn Estate, NSW Cabernet Merlot,

2022

“Secret” de Lunés, Pays D’Oc, Les Vignobles,

Jean Jean, France, Pinot Noir, 2021

See you there.

 Come along and join us for a cracking post Hitchcock romantic thriller on **Thursday March 21st** at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre. 

Our March movie **"Decision to Leave"** is a gleaming treat for anyone who likes to see policemen being bamboozled and befuddled by enigmatic women 

This enthralling serpentine crime drama which was originally scheduled for June has been swapped with the French film  "Driving Madeleine" that we have experienced some difficulty in obtaining for now.

To maintain the mystery, do come along to experience the pre movie in keeping wine choi
ces made by our dedicated wine team.

It is Never too late to join Reels and membership  renewals can me be made with ease on line.  Our front of house people will be ready to assist with memberships on Thursday night

While the movie may have changed our regular hours have not.  Doors open at 6:30pm, screening around 7:00.