31/08/2026
Hello FilmClub believers, raisin eaters, Caesars, and rained out Radio Springers, We give a nod and an index finger raised on the steering wheel to the Venice Film Festival this week. Our (small) selection of Venice celluloid classics brings us certain quality here. Thurs 3rd and Mon 7th Sept at 7:15pm we have found a glorious 35mm print of Ian McKellen’s brilliant RICHARD III which screened in 1995 Venice Film Festival. (Did you know that the actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who is not in this film, is related to RICHARD III?).
Fri 4th Sept at 7:15pm brings Orson Welles atmospheric Gothic tragedy MACBETH which screened at Venice in 1948. Made in 23days, it’s an amazingly bold atmospheric exploration of Shakespearean cinema. Bring your own haggis and neeps.
7:15pm Sun night 6th Sept brings the 80th anniversary Venice screening of Rossellini’s neo-realism classic PAISAN. Alfred Hayes was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance. Fellini worked as one of the screenwriters and was also assistant director. Bar opens for drinks from 6:00pm and yes you can bring your own food. If you would like to have information about The FilmClub sent to you please text 0408 996 285
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COMING SOON.. Tarantino’s,in35mm,
ONCE APON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD,
some rare film noir, A Rita Hayworth birthday celebration with two of her best pictures, GILDA , it’s 80th anniversary screening and the Orson Welles classic THE LADY FROM SHANGHAI. 
(And we remember Amree Hewitt. Check out the old Capitol Theatre programme.. End of the pictures.).