SHREWSBURY FILM SOCIETY

Shrewsbury Film - Extras

"Roll on Wednesday for the next offering from my favourite place to be"
Maggie Mitchell

Within our first 12 months, it became increasingly clear that there was a demand for more than a main season. We listened and put on a couple of mini seasons, which proved there was an appetite for more.

Thanks to a cash injection from Film Hub North West Central, we were able to put on more films than ever before and to take more risks.

Today, we are supported by the Film Hub Midlands. Through funds from the National Lottery, Film Hub Midlands supports people to watch, show and make films in the Midlands.

We call these our Extras and include all our mini-seasons, films for festivals as well as one-off films. Sometimes, these films are loosely chosen around a theme, sometimes they are just chosen for being good, or meriting an outing on the big screen.

These films are not part of our main season membership.

Midweek 2023 to 2024

A selection from the 100 greatest films of all time.

Come to ten evenings of great films selected from the 2022 release of the world's most influential poll of film critics: Sight and Sound decennial poll of the greatest 100 films of all time.

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All films are shown at the Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE. Tickets are £6 on the door.
Films start at 8pm with the bar open from 7:30pm.
Sunday films start at 5pm, with the bar open from 4.30pm.

Dine-out After a Matinee

After a matinee, we will often endeavour to discuss the movie that we have just seen over food at a local resturant. Please email us for further details.

 
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Sunday 12 January 2025

The General

U | USA | 1926 | English | 78 mins

Director: Buster Keaton and Clyde Bruckman
Widely regarded as one of the greatest (and certainly most iconic) comedies in cinematic history. After his locomotive, “The General” was stolen, Buster Keaton embarks on a daring and comedic solo mission to retrieve it.
The film’s elaborate action sequences and visual storytelling highlight Keaton’s genius, blending humour with thrilling adventure and showcasing Keaton’s remarkable physical comedy and innovative stunts. Though initially overlooked, The General is now celebrated as a masterpiece of silent cinema.
Presented by Shrewsbury Film Society as part of Art of Action, a UK-wide film season supported by National Lottery and BFI Film Audience Network.
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Sunday 26 January 2025

The Train

PG | USA | 1964 | English | 133 mins

Director: John Frankenheimer
A gripping World War II thriller masterfully blending action and historical drama. Set in 1944, the film follows the French Resistance’s efforts to stop a Nazi officer, Colonel Von Waldheim (Paul Scofield), from transporting stolen art masterpieces to Germany aboard a train. Burt Lancaster stars as Labiche, a railway inspector reluctantly drawn into the resistance’s desperate mission.
In addition to the film’s raw authenticity (using real trains and practical effects to give a visceral intensity to the action sequences), themes of sacrifice and the value of art over human life are powerfully explored, challenging our perceptions of war and morality. The Train remains a timeless classic, celebrated for its suspenseful storytelling and poignant exploration of humanity amid conflict.
The film’s black-and-white cinematography enhances its gritty realism and makes it a must-see on a big screen.
Presented by Shrewsbury Film Society as part of Art of Action, a UK-wide film season supported by National Lottery and BFI Film Audience Network.
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Sunday 9 February 2025

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

12 | USA | 2000 | Mandarin, subtitled | 119 mins

Director: Ang Lee
Don’t make the mistake that I made and dismiss this film as yet another run-of-the mill Hollywood action movie. Visually stunning and groundbreaking, this film introduced the world to the magic and wonder of the 19th century Qing Dynasty in China. It follows the journey of two warriors, Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun-Fat) and Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh), as they seek to recover a stolen sword, the Green Destiny, while navigating their suppressed feelings for one another.
Renowned for its stunning cinematography, breathtaking fight sequences, and deeply emotional narrative, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon became a global sensation. It won four Academy Awards and remains a landmark in world cinema for its poetic storytelling and cultural resonance.
Presented by Shrewsbury Film Society as part of Art of Action, a UK-wide film season supported by National Lottery and BFI Film Audience Network.
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