What's on: FILM

What's showing at local film clubs.

Wokingham Film Society

Wokingham Film Society

 

See schedule below

 

Whitty Theatre, Luckley House School, Luckley Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3EU

How to get there.

Formed in 2013 to bring independent cinema back to Wokingham, Wokingham Film Society usually screens on the 2nd Thursday each month, at:

 

The Whitty Theatre, Luckley House School, Luckley Road, Wokingham RG40 3EU. (How to get there)

 

WOKINGHAM FILM SOCIETY SPRING 2024 FILM PROGRAMME:

DAY
DATE
TIME
FEATURE FILMDESCRIPTION
Thursday
11th January
7.30pm
The Eight Mountains (12)An epic journey of friendship and self-discovery set in the breathtaking Italian Alps, The Eight Mountains follows over four decades, the profound, complex relationship between Pietro and Bruno. (Italian with English subtitles)
Thursday
18th January
7.30pm
Quiz NightA fun evening is guaranteed! Teams of up to 4 only £5.
In The Whitty foyer. Bring your own nibbles - our usual great value refreshments available.
Thursday
8th February
7.30pm
Rye Lane (15)Two young people share their disappointments in love over the course of a day in this warm-spirited British romantic comedy drama.
Thursday
29th February
7.30pm
Cairo Conspiracy (12)The threat of state-sanctioned violence hangs over a male student after he is recruited as an informant in a deadly power struggle between the political and religious establishment in this dark Egyptian conspiracy drama. Egyptian with English subtitles.
Thursday
28th March
7.30pm
The Old Oak (15)The future for the last remaining pub, The Old Oak, in a village in the NE, where people are leaving the land as the mines are closed. Houses are cheap and available, thus making it an ideal location for Syrian refugees. Directed by Ken Loach, written by Paul Laverty.
Thursday
11th April
7.30pm
Past Lives (12)Already nominated for multiple awards this beautiful film tells the story of two deeply connected childhood friends who lose contact after Nora’s family emigrates. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week.
Thursday
25th April
7.30pm
Women Talking (15)A group of women struggle to decide whether they should leave an abusive religious commune. Stars Rooni Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley and Ben Wishaw.
Thursday
9th May
7.30pm
Lunana; a Yak in the Classroom (PG)A teacher, in search of inspiration, travels to the most remote school in the world, where he ends up realizing how important his job is and appreciating the value of yak dung.
Thursday
23rd May
7.30pm
The Rider (15)After a horrific riding accident leaves him with a brain injury and unable to compete in the rodeo circuit, a young cowboy is forced to look for a new purpose. Directed by Chloé Zhao (Nomadland).
Presented with Headway Thames Valley, the film will be followed by a Q&A with the charity and some of its clients.
Click to book WFT tickets online

Tickets are competitively priced at £6.50, £4 for members (see website for details of how to join) and can be booked online at wokinghamfilmsociety.com/coming-soon.

More information: wokinghamfilmsociety.com.

Reading Film Theatre

Reading Film Theatre

 

See schedule below

 

Reading Biscuit Factory, Unit 1A, Queen's Walk (Corner of Oxford Road), Reading RG1 7QE

How to get there & car parks.

AUTUMN 2022: Reading Film Theatre makes new home in Reading Biscuit Factory.

After over 50 years supporting independent cinema in Reading, Reading Film Theatre (RFT) is delighted to announce that it will continue to show the best in independent and foreign language films after being welcomed into the fold of the new Reading Biscuit Factory (RBF) situated in the centre of Reading.

We are open from 10AM each day for those who want to meet over a cup of coffee. The first film screenings will usually start from around 11AM, and the last around 9PM. We will generally close at 11:30PM, unless there is a special event (or a very long final film!)

Click to learn about F-Ratings

 

"F-Rated" is a new film rating which highlights films made by and featuring women. To find out more about this new classification see readingfilmtheatre.co.uk/events/categories/triple-f-rated-films/.

 

 

Reading Film Theatre Film Programme

DATECINEMATIME FEATURE FILM
Wednesday 31st AugustReading Biscuit Factory8pmBrian and Charles (PG) (more info)
Wednesday 14th SeptemberReading Biscuit Factory8pmBicycle Thieves (U) (more info)
Wednesday 28th SeptemberReading Biscuit Factory8pmRobust (15) (more info)

Tickets on the door paid by card:

  • Weekday: £7.50 Standard; £6.00 Concessions (seniors, under 25s, students, keyworkers)
  • Tuesdays: £4.95 Standard; £4.95 Concessions (seniors, under 25s, students, keyworkers)
  • Weekend: £8.90 Standard; £7.40 Concessions (seniors, under 25s, students, keyworkers)

More information: readingfilmtheatre.co.uk.

Stand Up Cinema at Rising Sun Arts Centre

Visit Rising Sun Arts Centre website

Visit Rising Sun Arts Centre website

3rd Friday each month

7.30pm

Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading RG1 2ST

How to get there.

On the third week of every month we dim the lights and whip out the popcorn for a hidden gem or long-forgotten classic.

Future films to be announced

Short films by local artists/film makers shown before feature at 7.30pm.

Main feature at 8.00pm

Tickets: £4.

Contrary to popular myth, chairs are actually provided at the Rising Sun's Stand-Up Cinema nights.

More information: www.risingsunartscentre.org.

By the way, if you'd like to show a short film why not drop a line to us by email. They don't have to be the finished article, just ten minutes long or less...