FRIENDS OF WATERSMEET FILM SOCIETY
MEMBERS OF THE BRITISH FEDERATION OF FILM SOCIETIES
We have introduced a membership scheme, full details and an application form can be obtained from the membership secretary on 01923 772278. There will be special benefits for members including discounted tickets, a reserved seating area and film discussion groups. Tickets for non-members are priced at £5 - concessions at £3 (matinee) and £4 (evening).
NON-MEMBERS WELCOME
PROGRAMME OF FILMS
FILMS WILL NORMALLY BE SHOWN ON THE THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH, SOME CHANGES TO THIS ARRANGEMENT MAY HAVE TO MADE DUE TO THE UNAVAILABILITY OF WATERSMEET.
ADVANCE NOTICE WILL BE GIVEN OF ANY CHANGES.
TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE AT WATERSMEET ON THE DAY OF THE PERFORMANCE.
MATINEE AT 2.00PM EVENINGS AT 7.30PM
TEA & CAKES ARE SERVED AT MATINEE PERFORMANCES
EVENING BAR FROM 6.30 PM
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WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING NEW AND OLD FRIENDS AT OUR NEW SEASON OF FILMS
THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE RENEWED THEIR MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS
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SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
Walt Disney's ALADDIN
WE ARE SHOWING THIS FILM AS PART OF THIS YEAR'S PANTO LAUNCH. THE CAST OF ALADDIN WILL BE ON STAGE AT 1.00pm AND THE FILM WILL START AT 1.45pm.
TICKETS ARE FREE - CONTACT WATERSMEET BOX OFFICE ON 01923 711063
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FILM PROGRAMME 2008 -9
18 September HAIRSPRAY Cert. PG 107 mins
Set in 1962 Baltimore, the film follows a "pleasantly plump" teen named Tracey Turnblad as she simultaneously pursues stardom as a dancer on a local TV show and rallies against racial segregation.
Starring John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer and introducing newcommer Nikki Blonsky as Tracey Turnblad.
Advance tickets for Mamma Mia will be on sale on 18 September
PLEASE NOTE THE EXTRA DATE IN SEPTEMBER
25 September MAMMA MIA! - THE MOVIE - PG -13 108 mins Meryl Streep heads the cast of the film, playing the role of single mother Donna Sheridan Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and Stellan Skarsgard play the three potential fathers to Donna's daughter Sophie (Amanda Seyfried).
23 October THE KITE RUNNER Cert.12A 128 mins
The story is about the bond that develops in Afghanistan between a privileged youth, Amir, and the son of his father's servant, Hassan, who both have a love of kite flying.
27 November THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL Cert. 12A 114 mins
Sir Thomas Boleyn is determined to secure his family's power and status through the marriages of his children, George, Anne and Mary. With Mary betrothed to William Carey, Thomas agrees to help his brother, the Duke of Norfolk, secure Anne's place as the King's new mistress.
Starring Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana
and Kristin Scott Thomas
2009
15 January SWEENEY TODD Cert. 18 119 mins
Johnny Depp stars in the title role as a man unjustly sent to prison who vows revenge, not only for that cruel punishment, but for the devastating consequences of what happened to his wife and daughter. When he returns to reopen his barber shop, Sweeney Todd becomes the Demon Barber of Fleet Street who " shaved the heads of gentlemen who never thereafter were heard from again. "
Joining Depp is Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs Lovett, Sweeney's amorous accomplice, who creates diabolical meat pies. Also starring Alan Rickman as the evil Judge Turpin.
12 February UNDER THE SAME MOON Cert. PG-13 110 mins
This drama centres on a young boy's journey across the U.S/Mexico border to be reunited with his mother. Adrian Alonso stars as Carlitos, a Mexican adolescent living with his grandmother while his mother works as a maid in the U.S., hoping someday to send for her child. When the grandmother dies unexpectedly, Carlitos must sneak across the border to seek out his mother.
Spanish with English subtitles.
19 March FEMALE AGENTS Cert.15 120 mins.
A second world war thriller, based on a true story. A five-woman commando unit parachutes into occupied France in a daring operation to rescue a wounded British geologist from the clutches of the Nazis.
Female Agents is a fitting tribute to the tenacity and bravery of France's Resistance heroines.
French, German and English with English sub titles
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WE HAVE NEGOTIATED SPECIAL CAR PARKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR MATINEE PERFORMANCES.
VOUCHERS ALLOWING UP TO 4 HOURS PARKING AT THE COUNCIL STAFF CAR PARK AND ALL 2 HOUR CAR PARKS WILL BE ON SALE AT WATERSMEET AT A COST OF £1.00.