Wednesday, 20 June 2018, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
2017, UK/USA, 89 minutes, (15)
Director – Lynne Ramsey
Joaquim Phoenix plays a traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe’s nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.
TRAILER:
LINKS:
IMDb – You Were Never Really Here
Rotten Tomatoes – You Were Never Really Here
Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
2017, Russia/France, 127 minutes, (15)
Director – Andrei Zvyagntsev
A couple going through a divorce must team up to find their son who has disappeared during one of their bitter arguments. Eerie thriller of hypnotic, mysterious intensity from Leviathan director
TRAILER:
Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
2017, USA, 93 minutes, (15)
Director – Greta Gerwig
A Californian nurse maintains a turbulent bond with her teenage daughter – loving, strong-willed and deeply opinionated – just like her. A feel good film filled with tenderness and wit.
TRAILER:
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
2016, Israel / France, 103 minutes, (15)
Director – Maysaloun Hamoud
Three Palestinian women attempt to balance faith and tradition with their modern lives while living in the heart of Tel Aviv. a light yet nuanced approach to dramatizing complex, timely themes, further enriched by outstanding cinematography and powerful performances.
TRAILER:
LINKS:
IMDb – In Between
Rotten Tomatoes – In Between
AUDIENCE REACTION:
The Nile Hilton Incident was very well received scoring
With an overall scoring of 88.7%
COMMENTS:
Wednesday, 25 April 2018, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
2017, Sweden/Denmark/Germany, 106 minutes, (NR) subtitled
Director – Tarik Saleh
Set against the backdrop of the Egyptian Revolution, this thriller features a police officer who investigates the murder of a woman. What initially seems to be a killing of a prostitute turns into a more complicated case involving the very elite of Egypt.
TRAILER:
LINKS:
IMDb – The Nile Hilton Incident
Rotten Tomatoes – The Nile Hilton Incident
AUDIENCE REACTION:
The Nile Hilton Incident was very well received scoring
With an overall scoring of 88.7%
COMMENTS:
The Pontardawe Film Club audience rated A Fantastic Woman (Una Mujer Fantastica) as follows:
AUDIENCE REACTION:
Giving an overall rating of 78%
COMMENTS:
The PontardaweFilm Club audice rated The Shape of Water as follows
AUDIENCE REACTION:
Giving an overall rating of 79%
COMMENTS:
The Pontardawe Film Club audience reaction to The Florida Project was as follows:
AUDIENCE REACTION:
The Florida Project failed to hit the mark for film club
Giving an overall rating of 54%
COMMENTS:
Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
2017, Chile/Spain, 104 minutes, (R) subtitled
Director – Sebastian Lelio
Daniela Vega plays a transgender singer whose relationship with a much older man is brought abruptly to an end when he suffers a fatal aneurism. Instead of being treated with compassion she is faced with suspicion and contempt from the authorities and hostility from his family. An impressive exposition of courage and strength.
TRAILER:
LINKS:
IMDb – A Fantastic Woman
Rotten Tomatoes – A Fantastic Woman
AUDIENCE REACTION:
Giving an overall rating of 78%
COMMENTS:
Our 2018 Film Club AGM will be held at 6:30pm on Wednesday the 11th of April before the film A Fantastic Woman.
We hope you can make it!