The class members continue to enjoy the process and we will continue with this approach until we are able to resume our usual class sessions.
Joy Shirley
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This month we again watched a film of our own choosing and then shared a review of our reactions. Of course, there was a wide range of films watched, including a documentary and a TV series. These included “Lawrence of Arabia” (which has perhaps not met the test of time), “A little Chaos” (set in the time of Louis XIV), “Dolittle” (a recent release that did not meet expectations), “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” (an adventure/comedy with underlying drama ), “Whisky Galore” (a remake of a 1949 film), “Les Misérables” (good story, good performances and good music making a great film), “Bonfire of Destiny” (a Netflix series), “Diana, Her Story” (her story from childhood to her death), “The Devil Wears Prada” (an engaging comedy/drama), “The Boy in The Striped Pyjamas” (set during WWII, an emotionally charged film that makes you think).
The class members continue to enjoy the process and we will continue with this approach until we are able to resume our usual class sessions. Joy Shirley
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About our Film Discussion GroupCome and join us in 2026 as we discuss films seen at a cinema, via a streaming service or even a television series. At our classes we discuss anything we have watched during the month. This provides an introduction to films that may be of interest to others as well as giving an opportunity to compare ideas about films several people have seen.
Films screened at the Benalla Cinema or Swanpool provide a range of films that could be of interest. Each week, when the Benalla Cinema films are known I will share some summary and review information to help you choose a film you might find interesting. In 2026 I will also try to provide some information about the upcoming skills being screened at Swanpool. When discussing films, we will talk about the features that most appealed to us, such as performance and cinematography. It may include reasons we found the film not worth seeing and why. We end the discussion on each film by providing a rating out of 5. For 2026 there will be a maximum class size of 10. Where upcoming films are known these may be discussed at the class to help select films to watch during the following month, and if several people see the same film, this can add to the depth of discussion. ConvenorJoy Shirley
0417 065 351 Meeting times2nd Wednesday
2 pm to 3.30 pm U3A Room 2 GuideThe things we will watch for in viewing the film include:
Did you enjoy the film? What in particular did you like? Was there anything that you did not like? What did you think about the cinematography? What did you think of the performances? Any strong performances that stand out? Any weak performances that spoilt the film? Overall rating out of 5. Films over time:
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