It's difficult to think of a less likely source of comedy than the sudden death of arguably the most brutal dictator of the 20th Century. But that is the premise of this month's award winning film.

"The Death of Stalin" follows the machinations of ambitious politburo apparatchiks when "the boss" suddenly departs this mortal coil. 

So come and join us next Thursday (the 17th) to see if this improbable choice  works. As usual the doors will open at 6:30, the film will screen at 7:00. 

We still won't be offering food and wine, but Covid willing we are hoping to have something to offer in July.

While we are edging closer to normality the following requirements still apply:

* Social distancing rules will apply throughout the theatre complex 

* Contact tracing is required, either through QR Code scanning (preferred) or on paper. These options will both be available.

* Seating will be relaxed, but spaces should be left between groups.

If you are not feeling well, please don't come, we'll see you next month.

See you all on the 17th.

 This month we're off to Smalltown, mid-west USA, to share the experience of an ageing US Navy veteran coming to terms with the inevitable changes that later life brings.

"Lucky" boasts a cast of familiar names and faces and has attracted plenty of positive reviews.

As usual the doors will open at 6:30, the film will screen at 7:00. To ensure we comply with social distancing requirements please move into the auditorium as soon as you have been scanned in.

A few reminders:

All 2020 memberships have been extended for 2021, full memberships until December 31st and 3 month memberships for the outstanding months remaining. Please bring your card with you, if you have lost it let us know and we can replace for a $5 replacement fee.

Although there has been an easing of Covid restrictions we have not been advised of any changes to the requirements at he theatre so the previous conditions will continue to apply continue to apply:

* We won't be offering food or drinks;

* Social distancing rules will apply throughout the theatre complex 

* Contact tracing is required, either through QR Code scanning (preferred) or on paper. These options will both be available.

* Seating will be in a checkerboard pattern. There will be no sitting next to each other, regardless of the relationship.

If you are not feeling well, please don't come, we'll see you next month.

See you all on the 20th.

 Fun fact - if the first of the month is a Thursday, the third Thursday of the month is the 15th; i.e. this week, not next as one befuddled individual believed. Sorry about that!

So, short notice this month.

This Month we are off to France to enjoy "The Trouble with You" a comedy drama about a recently widowed detective who finds the truth about her departed husband is not all she thought it to be.

Doors will open at 6:30, the film will screen at 7:00. To ensure we comply with social distancing requirements please move into the auditorium as soon as you have been scanned in.

A few reminders:

All 2020 memberships have been extended for 2021, full memberships until December 31st and 3 month memberships for the outstanding months remaining. Please bring your card with you, if you have lost it let us know and we can replace for a $5 replacement fee.

Although there has been an easing of Covid restrictions we have not been advised of any changes to the requirements at he theatre so the previous conditions will continue to apply continue to apply:

* We won't be offering food or drinks;

* Social distancing rules will apply throughout the theatre complex 

* Contact tracing is required, either through QR Code scanning (preferred) or on paper. These options will both be available.

* Seating will be in a checkerboard pattern. There will be no sitting next to each other, regardless of the relationship.

If you are not feeling well, please don't come, we'll see you next month.

See you all on the 15th.

A Stormy Night for March

 Our March screening will be on the 11th, the **Second** Thursday of the month.

This month we will watching the Japanese comedy/drama "After the Storm". After the figurative storm of a series of poor decisions Ryota is given the opportunity to reunite with his estranged and distrusting family by an actual storm.

Doors will open at 6:30, the film will screen at 7:00. To ensure we comply with social distancing requirements please move into the auditorium as soon as you have been scanned in.

A few reminders:

All 2020 memberships have been extended for 2021, full memberships until December 31st and 3 month memberships for the outstanding months remaining. Please bring your card with you, if you have lost it let us know and we can replace for a $5 replacement fee.

Covid requirements and restrictions continue to apply:

* We won't be offering food or drinks;

* Social distancing rules will apply throughout the theatre complex 

* Contact tracing is required, either through QR Code scanning (preferred) or on paper. These options will both be available.

* Seating will be in a checkerboard pattern. There will be no sitting next to each other, regardless of the relationship.

If you are not feeling well, please don't come, we'll see you next month.

See you all on the 11th.

 On Thursday 18th February we will be screening our second film for 2021. Moving from the "Far East" to Eastern Europe, February sees Reels popping behind the Iron Curtain for a hot romance during a cold war.

In 1950's Poland two people fall in love, but their different backgrounds and temperaments  make a difficult situation almost impossible. Named for its time "Cold War" was one of two foreign language films (the other being "Roma") nominated for the Academy Award for best director in 2018.

Doors will open at 6:30, the film will screen at 7:00. To ensure we comply with social distancing requirements please move into the auditorium as soon as you have been scanned in.

A few reminders:

All 2020 memberships have been extended for 2021, full memberships until December 31st and 3 month memberships for the outstanding months remaining. Please bring your card with you, if you have lost it let us know and we can replace for a $5 replacement fee.

Covid requirements and restrictions continue to apply:

* We won't be offering food or drinks;

* Social distancing rules will apply throughout the theatre complex 

* Contact tracing is required, either through QR Code scanning (preferred) or on paper. These options will both be available.

* Seating will be in a checkerboard pattern. There will be no sitting next to each other, regardless of the relationship.

If you are not feeling well, please don't come, we'll see you next month.

See you all on the 18th.

 Barring any unexpected turns we will be getting our 2021 program underway on Thursday 21st January. The doors will be open from 6:30, we ask that once you are through the check-in process you go straight into the  auditorium and take your seat.

We will finally be showing the Academy Award winning "Parasite" - the Korean satirical comedy/drama.

All 2020 memberships will be extended into 2021, full memberships until December 31st and 3 month memberships for the outstanding months remaining. Please bring your card with you, if you have lost it let us know and we can replace for a $5 replacement fee.

New members are, of course, welcome. To help us maintain Covid safe practices we would really prefer that any payments be made using the banking details available [here](http://reelsatwehl-filmsociety.blogspot.com/p/memberships_3.html) on our website. Fees remain unchanged from 2020; $75 for full membership, $65 concession,

The same requirement and restrictions that applied to our December screening will still apply. These are:

* We won't be offering food or drinks;

* Social distancing rules will apply throughout the theatre complex 

* Contact tracing is required, either through QR Code scanning (preferred) or on paper. These options will both be available.

* Seating will be in a checkerboard pattern. There will be no sitting next to each other, regardless of the relationship.

If you are not feeling well, please don't come, we'll see you next month.

 With fingers firmly crossed (so please forgive any typos) it appears safe to say that we will be proceeding with our screening at 7:00pm on Thursday night.

Just a few quick reminders:

* We won't be offering food or drinks;

* Social distancing rules will apply throughout the theatre complex 

* Contact tracing is required, either through QR Code scanning (Preferred) or on paper. These options will both be available.

* Seating will be in a checkerboard pattern. There will be no sitting next to each other, regardless of the relationship.

If you are not feeling well, please don't come, we'll see you next year.

So, looking forward to seeing you all (from a safe distance) on Thursday.