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Reels Film Society is the South East's official Film Society. Members enjoy viewing a variety of award winning art-house and foreign films as well as Australian and International classics at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre in Mount Gambier. Each month lovers of cinema come together to appreciate quality movies, socialise and chat over nibbles and enjoy a pre-movie glass of fine wine from the Limestone Coast region. It's easy to become a member and new members are warmly welcomed.
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Notice of the Annual General Meeting of Reels Film Society
Dear Members,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. .
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.
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.