More than just a cinema
At Shrewsbury Film, we pride ourselves in offering not just films but also a social side. For those who want it, we aim to put on an expanding range of social events.
Post-film Drinks
Some of us like to chat about the film afterwards. We meet other like-minded members in the foyer and wander up the road to the Coach and Horses on Swan Hill where its quiet enough for everyone to share their thoughts, or just listen, it's up to you.
Burger Night
We are lucky to team up with EatUp on Milk Street, literally 80m from the Hive when their Gourmet Burger Nights coincide with one of our film screenings. Eat Up will reserve us a table and make sure that we are served in good time for the film at 8. Aside from the excellent food, and some of the best service in town, the benches there are a great way to socialise in a large group, meeting new people, or chatting to people in an environment that's not just film-related.
Some of Our Other Social Activities
We're always looking for new and innovative ideas to complement our films.
For example, during the screening of
Sound it Out, a documentary about the last record shop on Teesside, 'RPM', the Shrewsbury vinyl group got to play their own vinyls after the film.
At Christmas, we included live jazz directly after the screening of
Midnight in Paris; 'Shropshire Languages Society' brought traditional meals from around the world, before and after
Babette's Feast.
One of our favourite events so far, was a tutored wine-tasting by a friend of the Society, Howard Hutchins from Tanners, which we combined with the film
Sideways (thanks to the Electric Cinema in Birmingham for the idea). One of our best-value events of the year and suffice to say, we don't remember much more of the night.
Our Next Film
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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