With 73 films under their belts the Drill Hall Film Society are inviting you to come and see the next film they are showing – the 1971 classic and hilarious Harold and Maude.
It will be shown at the Drill Hall, 4 Jubilee Avenue, Mullumbimby this Wednesday, at 7pm.
The Drill Hall Film Society evolved form the Left Bank Film Society that Michael and Rebecca Lines Kelly had hosted from their home, and then a hall in Brunswick Heads, for many years after they moved back to Victoria.
Sonia, and the late Michael Borenstein, Peter Gough, Greg Aitken and Sunita Bailey were pivotal in continuing to bring classic, interesting films to the community and then Alex Benham, David Steward, Geoffrey Moon, and many others have carried the society forward.
Monthly film nights
‘Each film is preceded by a fascinating talk that sometimes includes guests from the industry. We have been fortunate to hear from Nell Schofield (actor), Kim Mordant (director) and the late Tony Barry (actor) who was a regular at most of our films with his dog, as well as many others who provide intriguing insights,’ said current organisers of the monthly film night.
The films are varied and members are invited to submit suggestions every year when the program is arranged. Some of the favourites have included Ladies in Black, Arsenic and Old Lace, Bicycle Thieves, and My Life as a Dog.
Each one has been something of a revelation and often an opportunity to revisit films seen years ago but with today’s eyes. There is usually a Q&A following the film and often surprise is expressed by the audience about how different film can appear long after it was made,’ say members.
You can enjoy a film for $10 and membership is $75 for 11 films and includes membership of The Drill Hall Theatre. Find out more by emailing: [email protected] or pop in for a bit of Harold and Maude!
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