Thank you to everybody who responded via poll or email.

While most of us want to return to our monthly screenings as soon as possible not enough are ready to return just yet. So we won't be getting back together this month.

We will continue to monitor the situation and test the water again soon.

In the meantime stay safe and keep well.

We are looking at the possibility of restarting screenings this month. The Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre reopened on 1st August so we may be able to resume screenings on the 20th.

To go ahead there are some conditions we have to meet:
1. We won't be able to offer pre-screening food and drinks.
2. Social distancing will apply at all times. Members will have to go straight into the auditorium.
3. Seating limits will apply. There will have to be two seats between each person, except for members of the same household. Every second row will be blocked.

We may also require masks to be worn, that will be determined later.

We are planning to show "Parasite", We will operate to the usual time-frames, entry form 6:30, screening at 7:00.

Two key factors in determining if we go ahead will be the level of interest and of course, no tightening of restrictions.

To determine whether there is sufficient interest could you please complete this survey by clicking here, please respond by Saturday 8th August.

While we are keen to get back to our screenings we don't want to put people at risk. If you are uncertain please answer "no" on the survey. We will only proceed if there are enough people who feel confident and safe to attend.

Remember, Reels Film Society is on the second Thursday this month - that's the 12th.

This month we have a British rom-com. When the long suffering Annie meets the object of her long-term partner's obsession, the relationship that develops is not what anyone expected. Chris O'Dowd, Rose Byrne and Ethan Hawke head the cast of this highly regarded musical dramedy.

As usual, doors will open at 6:30, screening at 7:00. Nibbles supplied by the RSL ladies and this weeks wines from the Leocnfield winery. Looking froward to seeing you there.

Not to be confused with the 2019 film of very similar name, this Bombshell is the story of a very talented woman whose talents far exceeded her beauty.

Hedy Lamar was called "the most beautiful woman in the world". She was so much more.  A brilliant scientist and inventor, she was responsible for discoveries that enabled many of our modern conveniences, and might just have helped win World War 2.

Thursday  20th of February, the doors at the Sir Robert Helpmann Robert Helpmann will open at 6:30  to enable time to enjoy some fine Di Georgio wines and nibbles, and the show will start at 7:00. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

A divorce, a change of job and life generally spiralling downhill - things just aren't going right for Aurore, but when an old flame comes back into her life things start to change for the better.

We're starting 2020 with a French romantic comedy, what better way to start.

Our January film will be showing at 7:00pm at  the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre on Thursday the 16th. As always doors open at 6:30, with drinks and nibbles.

This month we are returning to Caroline Hills for our pre-film tipple.

**REMINDER -** 2020 fees are now due, the amounts are the same as 2019 ($75 standard membership, $65 concession and $30 for three months). To avoid queuing you can pay by bank transfer. If you pay by Wednesday the 15th we will have time to update our records. The bank account details are:
Account Name - Reels Film Society
BSB - 633-000
Account No.- 165 144 858

We changed banks last year so the details form previous payments mat not be correct.

And finally , remember your membership card carries over, so bring it along.

Struggling to get by on part-time incomes a Japanese couple top up with the fruits of "five-finger discounts". They are joined by the rest of their household, and then they take in a young local girl; and all is about to change ...

Thursday the 19th is our December night, last for the year. So take a break from Christmas shopping and enjoy some Japanese culture, a few nibbles and this month we will be revisiting some favourites from the year with "Tony's Selection" of wines.

November - It's Party Time

If it feels like this month's movie has come around quickly, it's because it has.

Where screening on the second Thursday this month, so that's next week - the 14th.







Our main feature is a relatively short film so we've added a classic British comedy "the Plank" to give us an almost double feature.

Our main offering will be "the Party". A soiree to celebrate a rising political career doesn't go quite to plan.

As usual drinks and nibbles will be available form 6:30, with the screening commencing at 7:00

Looking forward to seeing everyone there.