Thursday 19th February - film screens 6.30pm sharp - doors close 6.35pm
Our members will be treated to two films for their February film! Our "Piccolo Italian Film Festival" will screen two films from the International Italian Film Festival that toured worldwide, including all Australian capital cities and is now screening in New Zealand. The first film to be screened is "Forever Vespa "and one TBA.
Screening night will be a little different - screening "Forever Vespa" at 6.30pm sharp, then intermission with complimentary glass of wine, nibbles and second screening. NB: Doors close 6.35pm.
Forever Vespa
The Vespa: an Italian symbol of a fresh start at the end of World War II; a picture of optimism and of growing wealth; an emblem of the family; and the witness of many love stories. Exactly 62 years after its arrival on the scene, the Vespa is still a cult object worldwide for young and old, a vehicle capable of changing its look while keeping its own familiar design. The Vespa, a mere scooter, has remained in vogue for no less than six decades. Its story runs parallel with the history of Italy and Europe from the end of the war until present day, step by step with the social and cultural changes that have taken place in the last 60 years.
The story is narrated with the help of firsthand testimonials, exclusive interviews with those who first launched the Vespa on the market, designers of various models over the years, those who have analysed the Vespa phenomenon, as well as charming interviews with collectors and fans of Vespas worldwide. (Synopsis courtesy New Zealand Italian Film Festival 2008)
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Next Screening 'Piccolo Italian Film Festival'
Thursday 19th February - film screens 6.30pm sharp - doors close 6.35pm
Our members will be treated to two films for their February film! Our "Piccolo Italian Film Festival" will screen two films from the International Italian Film Festival that toured worldwide, including all Australian capital cities and is now screening in New Zealand. The first film to be screened is "Forever Vespa "and one TBA.
Screening night will be a little different - screening "Forever Vespa" at 6.30pm sharp, then intermission with complimentary glass of wine, nibbles and second screening. NB: Doors close 6.35pm.
Forever Vespa
The Vespa: an Italian symbol of a fresh start at the end of World War II; a picture of optimism and of growing wealth; an emblem of the family; and the witness of many love stories. Exactly 62 years after its arrival on the scene, the Vespa is still a cult object worldwide for young and old, a vehicle capable of changing its look while keeping its own familiar design. The Vespa, a mere scooter, has remained in vogue for no less than six decades. Its story runs parallel with the history of Italy and Europe from the end of the war until present day, step by step with the social and cultural changes that have taken place in the last 60 years.
The story is narrated with the help of firsthand testimonials, exclusive interviews with those who first launched the Vespa on the market, designers of various models over the years, those who have analysed the Vespa phenomenon, as well as charming interviews with collectors and fans of Vespas worldwide. (Synopsis courtesy New Zealand Italian Film Festival 2008)
Our members will be treated to two films for their February film! Our "Piccolo Italian Film Festival" will screen two films from the International Italian Film Festival that toured worldwide, including all Australian capital cities and is now screening in New Zealand. The first film to be screened is "Forever Vespa "and one TBA.
Screening night will be a little different - screening "Forever Vespa" at 6.30pm sharp, then intermission with complimentary glass of wine, nibbles and second screening. NB: Doors close 6.35pm.
Forever Vespa
The Vespa: an Italian symbol of a fresh start at the end of World War II; a picture of optimism and of growing wealth; an emblem of the family; and the witness of many love stories. Exactly 62 years after its arrival on the scene, the Vespa is still a cult object worldwide for young and old, a vehicle capable of changing its look while keeping its own familiar design. The Vespa, a mere scooter, has remained in vogue for no less than six decades. Its story runs parallel with the history of Italy and Europe from the end of the war until present day, step by step with the social and cultural changes that have taken place in the last 60 years.
The story is narrated with the help of firsthand testimonials, exclusive interviews with those who first launched the Vespa on the market, designers of various models over the years, those who have analysed the Vespa phenomenon, as well as charming interviews with collectors and fans of Vespas worldwide. (Synopsis courtesy New Zealand Italian Film Festival 2008)
Friday, January 9, 2009
Voting now open for The Secret of the Grain
Well, that one made for some lively discussion over dinner and a few reds. What did you think? One of our member's went home to couscous tonight!
Go to the right of this page and have a vote and let us know what you thought.
Next movie 19th February - more details shortly. See you all then!
Go to the right of this page and have a vote and let us know what you thought.
Next movie 19th February - more details shortly. See you all then!
Voting now open for The Secret of the Grain
Well, that one made for some lively discussion over dinner and a few reds. What did you think? One of our member's went home to couscous tonight!
Go to the right of this page and have a vote and let us know what you thought.
Next movie 19th February - more details shortly. See you all then!
Go to the right of this page and have a vote and let us know what you thought.
Next movie 19th February - more details shortly. See you all then!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Next Screening '‘la graine et le mulet (The Secret of the Grain)’
Our next screening is "‘la graine et le mulet (The Secret of the Grain)" Thursday 8th January 2009, 6pm for 6.30pm start.
Rated M. French with English subtitles. Director: Abdellatif Kechiche.
This will be a good film to go out afterwards for a drink, something to eat and a chat, as the reviews are disparate and the conclusion ambiguous – which will only add to the liveliness of our discussions! See you next year ...
**** Margaret Pomeranz ABC's 'At the Movies'. David Stratton didn't agree ...
7.5/10 International Movie Database - 1,075 votes
**** Phillipa Hawker, The Age
Rated M. French with English subtitles. Director: Abdellatif Kechiche.
This will be a good film to go out afterwards for a drink, something to eat and a chat, as the reviews are disparate and the conclusion ambiguous – which will only add to the liveliness of our discussions! See you next year ...
**** Margaret Pomeranz ABC's 'At the Movies'. David Stratton didn't agree ...
7.5/10 International Movie Database - 1,075 votes
**** Phillipa Hawker, The Age
Watch the Trailer and view Awards and watch Margaret Pomeranz talk with director, Abdellatif Kechiche
“This rewarding yet heartbreaking film explores a story of family and
individuality.”
“The conclusion … is ambiguous, but its emotional impact
is direct and painful.”
Winner Venice Film Festival 2007 Special Jury Award
Winner 2007 Cesar Awards (French Academy) Best Picture
Winner 2007 Cesar Awards (French Academy) Best Picture
"French director Adbellatif Kechiche’s film about the lives
of a North African Arab family in France is distinguished by Habib Boufares’s /deeply affecting performance as a retrenched dock worker seeking a new life in business. " *** by Evan Williams, The Weekend Australian
"At the port of Sète Mr. Slimani, a tired sixty year old, drags himself towards a shipyard job which has become more and more difficult to
cope with as the years go by. He is a divorced father who forces himself to stay close to his family despite the scissions and tensions which are easily sparked off and which financial difficulties make even more intense. He is going through a delicate period in his life and recently, everything seems to make him feel useless; a failure. He wants to escape from it all and set up his own restaurant. However it appears to be an unreachable dream given his meagre, irregular salary which is not anywhere near enough to supply what he needs to realise his ambition. But he can still dream and talk about it with his family in particular. A family which gradually recompacts around this project which comes to symbolise the means to a better life. Thanks to their ingeniousness and hard work this dream soon becomes a reality... Or almost...: Written by Venice Film Festival
Next Screening '‘la graine et le mulet (The Secret of the Grain)’
Our next screening is "‘la graine et le mulet (The Secret of the Grain)" Thursday 8th January 2009, 6pm for 6.30pm start.
Rated M. French with English subtitles. Director: Abdellatif Kechiche.
This will be a good film to go out afterwards for a drink, something to eat and a chat, as the reviews are disparate and the conclusion ambiguous – which will only add to the liveliness of our discussions! See you next year ...
**** Margaret Pomeranz ABC's 'At the Movies'. David Stratton didn't agree ...
7.5/10 International Movie Database - 1,075 votes
**** Phillipa Hawker, The Age
Rated M. French with English subtitles. Director: Abdellatif Kechiche.
This will be a good film to go out afterwards for a drink, something to eat and a chat, as the reviews are disparate and the conclusion ambiguous – which will only add to the liveliness of our discussions! See you next year ...
**** Margaret Pomeranz ABC's 'At the Movies'. David Stratton didn't agree ...
7.5/10 International Movie Database - 1,075 votes
**** Phillipa Hawker, The Age
Watch the Trailer and view Awards and watch Margaret Pomeranz talk with director, Abdellatif Kechiche
“This rewarding yet heartbreaking film explores a story of family and
individuality.”
“The conclusion … is ambiguous, but its emotional impact
is direct and painful.”
Winner Venice Film Festival 2007 Special Jury Award
Winner 2007 Cesar Awards (French Academy) Best Picture
Winner 2007 Cesar Awards (French Academy) Best Picture
"French director Adbellatif Kechiche’s film about the lives
of a North African Arab family in France is distinguished by Habib Boufares’s /deeply affecting performance as a retrenched dock worker seeking a new life in business. " *** by Evan Williams, The Weekend Australian
"At the port of Sète Mr. Slimani, a tired sixty year old, drags himself towards a shipyard job which has become more and more difficult to
cope with as the years go by. He is a divorced father who forces himself to stay close to his family despite the scissions and tensions which are easily sparked off and which financial difficulties make even more intense. He is going through a delicate period in his life and recently, everything seems to make him feel useless; a failure. He wants to escape from it all and set up his own restaurant. However it appears to be an unreachable dream given his meagre, irregular salary which is not anywhere near enough to supply what he needs to realise his ambition. But he can still dream and talk about it with his family in particular. A family which gradually recompacts around this project which comes to symbolise the means to a better life. Thanks to their ingeniousness and hard work this dream soon becomes a reality... Or almost...: Written by Venice Film Festival
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Next Screening 'Lust Caution'
Our next screening is "Lust, Caution" Thursday 27th November, 6pm
Director: Ang Lee
Main Cast: Tony Leung Chiu Wai Wei Tang Joan Chen
Rated R for high level sex scenes and some violence.
**** from Margaret Pomeranz and ****1/2 stars from David Stratton (ABC's At the Movies)
Provocative, thrilling and passionate, Lust, Caution is the daring new film from acclaimed Academy Award®-winning director Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon).
Set against the backdrop of a transforming country, a young woman finds herself swept up in a radical plot to assassinate a ruthless and secretive intelligence agent. As she immerses herself in her role as a cosmopolitan seductress, she becomes entangled in a dangerous game that will ultimately determine her fate.
Director: Ang Lee
Main Cast: Tony Leung Chiu Wai Wei Tang Joan Chen
Rated R for high level sex scenes and some violence.
**** from Margaret Pomeranz and ****1/2 stars from David Stratton (ABC's At the Movies)
Provocative, thrilling and passionate, Lust, Caution is the daring new film from acclaimed Academy Award®-winning director Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon).
Set against the backdrop of a transforming country, a young woman finds herself swept up in a radical plot to assassinate a ruthless and secretive intelligence agent. As she immerses herself in her role as a cosmopolitan seductress, she becomes entangled in a dangerous game that will ultimately determine her fate.
Excerpt from Margaret Pomeranz's review '.....LUST, CAUTION is set during the Japanese occupation of China during World War II when a young student, TANG WEI, becomes embroiled in patriotic politics.Her mission is to seduce a prominent collaborator Mr Yee, (TONY LEUNG CHIU-WAI) to set him up for ssassination.This languorous, beautiful film defies Asian convention with its explicit sex scenes. But they are the point of the film, an ode to passion and sensuality.'
Awards for Lust, Caution
*** Winner best film Golden Lion Venice 2007
*** Nominee best foreign film Golden Globe 2008
*** London film estival 2007
*** Toronto Film Festival 2007
*** BAFTA 2008
More quotes from Margaret Pomeranz, ABC's 'At The Movies'
"The performances are astounding"
"Every frame of this film is a work of art"
"This is a most sensual, satisfying, moving film"
Visit ABC's At The Movies for trailer and review
http://www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s2099620.htm
Village Roadshow site:
http://www.villagecinemas.com.au/Movies/Lust-Caution.htm
Official website:
http://www.bvi.com.tw/movies/lust_caution/main.html
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