A huge turnout for
CARMEN JONES
Starbox score 3.8 out of 5 stars
from 44 votes
Next up...
EQUILIBRIUM
Sci-Fi action
starring Christian Bale, Sean Bean
& Emily Watson
Wednesday 28th June
Our films for 2023 are listed below. The films for March & October are marked with TBC (To Be Confirmed). We are awaiting for offical confirmation. Details will be updated as soon as confirmation is made. Thank you for your patience & enjoy scrolling.
THE DROVER'S WIFE: THE LEGEND OF MOLLY JOHNSON (2022, Australia, 109 mins, drama, colour, MA15+). Written and directed by Leah Purcell. The perfect story to start our year. Oh, and starring Leah Purcell as Molly. The Henry Lawson classic. Starbox rating: 4.5 (out of 5 stars). A thought provoking beginning to the year.
Learn MoreLATCHO DROM (1993, French, 103 mins, documentary about Gypsy Music & culture). Celebrating a way of life over 1000 years old. Romany's nomadic culture from its origins in India to all corners of Europe - music, song & dance are food for their souls. Fabulous turnout last night and our Starbox rating: 3.6 (out of 5 stars). Not everyone's cup of tea but some of the images and sounds just stick in your mind.
Learn MoreDANCING AT LUGHNASA (Irish/UK, 1998, 95 mins, historical drama, colour, PG). The lives of five sisters in 1930s rural Ireland are disrupted when their brother returns home from Africa. A great night in green and a Starbox score of 4.1 (out of 5) from 41 votes. A slice of Irish life, from back in the day.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT - WFS in conjunction with Seaworks & Pirates Tavern are presenting a free program of two films which tap directly, and very differently, into the Heritage of Hobsons Bay. The first features the Point Gellibrand Pile Light and the other explores the game of Trugo. Screenings will take place in Pirates Tavern and prior to that, Seaworks Maritime Museum and Pirates Tavern will be open from 6pm. SOLD OUT. Please bring your paper or phone ticket to show at the door. What a wonderful night. Nearly 100 people packed into Pirates Tavern to watch a bit of nostalgic heritage which could only come from Newport and Willy. What a fun night it was...
Learn MoreTHE BOOK THIEF (2013, USA/German, 131 mins, war/drama, colour, PG). The film of Markus Zusak's novel took the breath away of many in the audience - a moving and beautiful story amid the tragedy of war. A Starbox rating of 4.8 (out of 5) from 36 votes. A score only equalled by My Octopus Teacher and Paddington 2, but never beaten.
Learn MoreCARMEN JONES (1954, USA, 105 mins, musical, colour). A musical version of Bizet's opera Carmen with an African-American cast. The late Harry Belafonte's second film role and one not to miss. Starbox rating 3.8 (out of 5) from 44 votes. Great fun with lots of new faces.
Learn MoreEQUILIBRIUM (2002, USA, 107 mins, sci-fi/action, colour, M)
Learn MoreKING OF PEKING (2017, Aust., 88 mins, colour, M, Mandarin + English subtitles)
Learn MoreTHE GIRL CAN'T HELP IT! (1956, USA, 99mins, musical/comedy) Originally a vehicle for 'sex symbol' Jane Mansfield but is now remembered as a show case for early rock 'n' roll artists. For the 'Fab 4' it was the inspirational first non-radio experience of many of these artists. Get your bobby sox out!
Learn MoreGOLDEN VOICES (2019, Israel, 88mins, comedy/drama, Russian/Hebrew + English subtitles, PG)
Learn MoreTHE LOST CITY OF MELBOURNE (2022, Australia, 80 mins, colour, documentary). The attempted ‘modernisation’ of Melbourne in the 1950s destroyed much of the city, including its elegant cinemas and picture palaces. Director Gus Berger’s Melbourne-made documentary, for a brief moment, brings some of them back to life (source the 2022 MIFF program).
Learn MoreTHE COURT JESTER (1955, USA, 101 mins, colour, musical comedy) The greatest comedy ever? There's one way to find out, come along and judge for yourself. Starring Danny Kaye, Angela Lansbury, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone and Michael Pate!
Learn MoreThank you to those members of the current committee who were keen to continue in their roles for another year. We welcome back Ross Dufty after a short break. Click the green 'learn more' button to see the 2022/23 committee.
Learn MoreWe had a terrific turnout (37) for our 2022 AGM on Wednesday 26th October at 7:30. The Minutes will be uploaded here in due course and this year's documents will remain until the end of the year. At this year's AGM Pat Duncan and Andrew Rozwadowski were made Life Members and along with fellow Life Members, Dorothy Page and Jack Neill, Pat and Andrew were presented with Life Membership pins. John Turner (deceased), the first member of WFS to receive Life Membership, was also acknowledged in the presentation. Congratulations and thank you. Click on the Green 'Learn More' button to access.
Learn MoreClick the Green Learn More button to access documentation for FVFS AGM.
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