Cressbrook Film Club 2011/2012 season

 

Welcome to the Cressbrook Film Club’s 2011/2012 season. We’ve lined up seven films plus a mystery season finale. Click here to download a handy printable PDF version of the programme.

 

7 October 2011

The King’s Speech

Based on the true story of King George VI, The King’s Speech follows the royal monarch's quest to find his voice. Winner of four Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Firth) and Best Original Screenplay, and seven BAFTA Awards

11 November 2011

The Social Network

The Social Network is the story of the foundation of the Facebook website and the ensuing courtroom battles between its billionaire CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his former friends and business partners.

16 December 2011

Toy Story 3

The toy box is re-opened for kids and adults in this third instalment of the Toy Story series

13 January 2012

Potiche

French comedy set in the 1970s with Catherine Deneuve and Gerard Depardieu. Deneuve is the downtrodden wife who ends up running her husband's factory and Depardieu is an old flame who is the mayor

10 February 2012

A Cock and Bull Story

Steve Coogan and Rob Bryden are directed by Michael Winterbottom in this comedy film about the making of a film based on Laurence Stern's 18th century book Tristram Shandy

9 March 2012

Goya’s Ghosts

This historical drama gives a unique background to the paintings created by renowned artist Francisco Goya

13 April 2012

True Grit

Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin and Hailee Steinfeld star in this Coen Brothers film which is presented as a new adaptation of the Charles Portis novel, rather than a remake of the classic 1969 western which starred John Wayne. 

11 May 2012

Season Finale (TBC)

As usual the season finale is yet to be decided upon - when the time comes it will be a recently-released blockbuster

 

To become a member of the film club, either download a copy of the printable programme and fill in and return the membership form, or alternatively contact David Lawton on 01298 872144 to request a copy of the programme (or to renew your existing membership). Membership is £21 per year.

 

You can elect to attend as a guest for any of the films at a cost of £4.50 per film - please contact David in advance of the film to reserve your seat.