http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/feed/? Latest topics Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:28:23 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/empty.gif http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/feed/? http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/web-site-archive-t46.htm Jacob http://owdman.co.uk/film/wirksworthfilm/
I was hoping that people might use this message board instead, for the time being.]]> FILM SOCIETY Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:48:51 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/web-site-archive-t46.htm#92 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/web-site-archive-t46.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/general-topics-f6/loose-change-911-t49.htm Jacob Just a demo - posting Kay's message here. Sounds a seriously bonkers film! Dear Film Club After researching on the net I see that you have a film club - is it still running? I'm working on the PR for the new DVD Loose Change 911: An American Coup (see attached). The Loose Change franchise explores the events surrounding the 911 attacks. An American Coup is a brand new film which is released in the UK on DVD?from Monday. The film is provoking lots of debate online and everyone from ... GENERAL TOPICS Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:28:23 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/general-topics-f6/loose-change-911-t49.htm#95 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/general-topics-f6/loose-change-911-t49.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/programme-for-2009-10-t48.htm Stella Feldman The season opened to an enthusiastic audience on Friday 10 October with a French film, Couscous. Membership is open to all at £25 for a total season of eight films. Films are screened in the Town Hall on the second Friday of the month. A bar opens at 7.0 pm and the films are shown at 7.30. Next film to be shown on Friday 13 November is In Bruges (two assassins discuss their lives. Some violence.) 11 December - Happy Go Lucky (directed by Mike Leigh). 8 January - Darjeeling Ltd. (Three ... FILM SOCIETY Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:41:06 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/programme-for-2009-10-t48.htm#94 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/programme-for-2009-10-t48.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/october-2009-update-t47.htm Jacob Oh well.
But I'll keep it on just in case anybody is interested and because I can use it as a demo, should anyone out there want to investigate message boards.
I am a big fan of message boards and use several relating to other areas of interest. But they have to reach a critical mass before they will take off and flourish.]]> FILM SOCIETY Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:22:41 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/october-2009-update-t47.htm#93 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/october-2009-update-t47.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/ico-training-t45.htm Admin Are you looking to reach the widest possible audience for your film screenings? This course has been developed especially for independent cinemas, film festivals, arts centres and film societies who want to: * Learn about successful strategies for audience development * Gain inspiration from industry experts * Choose from a range of sessions focusing on research and monitoring, working with young people and culturally diverse audiences * Develop staff ... FILM SOCIETY Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:25:04 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/ico-training-t45.htm#91 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/ico-training-t45.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/web-site-t44.htm Admin and you can join in too, with your comments and suggestions.
More programme notes coming soon.

cheers
Jacob]]> FILM SOCIETY Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:04:42 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/web-site-t44.htm#90 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/web-site-t44.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/before-midnight-t43.htm Jacob This came recently I work for the Independent Cinema Office (ICO), who are the national support agency for independent cinemas in the UK. We work with cinemas, art centres and community groups making a wide range of film programmes available to new audiences. We have a new project specially designed to reach community groups we may not have worked with before and it would be fantastic if you could help us promote the project by sending information to the community groups you ... FILM SOCIETY Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:59:16 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/before-midnight-t43.htm#89 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/before-midnight-t43.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/housewives-choice-t42.htm Jacob This came today Not so long ago housewives had a number of very good reasons to be desperate. Not only did they have to look after their families in an age of depression, war and austerity, but they did so without the consumer durables that we now consider essential… With humour frequently in its sights, Housewives' Choice is a programme of films from the BFI National Archive that explores the lives of British housewives from the 1920s to the 1950s. The programme includes ... FILM SOCIETY Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:47:00 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/housewives-choice-t42.htm#88 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/housewives-choice-t42.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/what-s-on-f2/ico-edinburgh-t40.htm Jacob http://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/screening_days
]]> WHAT'S ON Sat, 09 Aug 2008 10:23:28 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/what-s-on-f2/ico-edinburgh-t40.htm#86 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/what-s-on-f2/ico-edinburgh-t40.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/test-area-f3/firefox-problem-t25.htm Admin reload page button pressed]]> TEST AREA Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:28:34 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/test-area-f3/firefox-problem-t25.htm#69 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/test-area-f3/firefox-problem-t25.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/british-filmsocs-web-site-message-t39.htm Jacob This came today. There's praise for you - let's keep it unpredictable!Hello, I am Dave Watterson, a former General Secretary of the British Federation of Film Societies. For many years I have maintained a website, which lists details of most film societies in the British Isles. (www.filmsocs.org.uk) This month I am updating the website and wondered if you could give me any news of the programme for the coming season. Your choice is quite unpredictable! Top Hat and History Boys ... FILM SOCIETY Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:21:23 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/british-filmsocs-web-site-message-t39.htm#84 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/british-filmsocs-web-site-message-t39.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/anime-anyone-t38.htm Jacob This came yesterday Dear team, I'm a writer, speaker and consultant with a special interest in Japanese animation, comics and popular culture. My books are at the top of their field and provoke lively and passionate debate; my workshops and talks get positive feedback from audiences. I'd like to see if there are any opportunities for us to work together. I regularly introduce film screenings and lead workshops and discussions based around Japanese animation, comics and fantasy film. ... FILM SOCIETY Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:47:22 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/anime-anyone-t38.htm#83 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/anime-anyone-t38.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/new-screen-t37.htm Jacob This came today: Around about now some film societies are hibernating and contemplating the season ahead but when the summer's over and the gear comes out you might find that the screen is looking a little tired. If you find that your society is one of those that find that the screen needs replacing then please feel free to contact me on 01487 815303. I have been supplying projection screens for over 20 years and have been able to help many film societies save a lot of money (typically 30% ... FILM SOCIETY Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:43:33 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/new-screen-t37.htm#82 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/new-screen-t37.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/test-area-2-f5/testing-t36.htm Admin testing Test Area 2 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:43:12 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/test-area-2-f5/testing-t36.htm#81 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/test-area-2-f5/testing-t36.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/what-s-on-f2/interesting-site-for-music-video-fans-t34.htm Admin http://www.nul-points.net/halloffame.htm ]]> WHAT'S ON Mon, 07 Apr 2008 06:54:27 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/what-s-on-f2/interesting-site-for-music-video-fans-t34.htm#79 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/what-s-on-f2/interesting-site-for-music-video-fans-t34.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/what-s-on-f2/parwich-t33.htm Admin Forwarding this from Peter Trewhitt: "For your information Parwich Film now has its own web pages at the new site www.parwich.org, our actual pages are at http://parwich.org/village/directory-of-local-groups-organisations/parwich-film/. We have linked to the other local films whose web addresses we have found, but would be interested to here about any other Derbyshire local film groups or societies." WHAT'S ON Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:27:16 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/what-s-on-f2/parwich-t33.htm#78 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/what-s-on-f2/parwich-t33.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/latest-news-april-08-t32.htm Jacob I'm dropping out of WFS to some extent as I've got too much to do. The committee is fairly depleted at the moment and we really need new input in many ways. I'm backing off now so that any re-grouping can take place before the season finishes, and if there is a problem then we can raise it at the AGM and put it to the members. Maybe someone will want to do a web page but if not then I think this message board could do the business. It'd save loads of work. It's really easy to put stuff ... FILM SOCIETY Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:36:13 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/latest-news-april-08-t32.htm#77 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/latest-news-april-08-t32.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/general-topics-f6/wirksworthnet-message-board-t31.htm Jacob Pity about the wirksworth.net message board - all that wit and wisdom gone down the pan! Where are Lynn C Doyle and her dodgy mates now? Hanging about on street corners up to no good I expect. It’ll be interesting to see what they come up with to replace it. The old one wasn’t used as much as one would hope - but it was a bit basic. Maybe a board with more features will attract more attention: groups and divisions representing the varied interests of Wirksworth people, live links, images ... GENERAL TOPICS Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:29:27 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/general-topics-f6/wirksworthnet-message-board-t31.htm#76 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/general-topics-f6/wirksworthnet-message-board-t31.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/general-topics-f6/too-much-stuff-t30.htm Admin Just in case you don't already know; there is an active Freecycle group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MatlockFreecycle/?yguid=177901408 with some amazing bargains, in fact everything is free Now's the time to keep your eyes on it, what with spring cleaning etc. Apparently everybody nowadays has too much stuff, to such an extent that it's difficult to give it away let alone sell it on. One result is the declining fortune of the charity shop - many having to go up market. Another is the ... GENERAL TOPICS Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:43:05 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/general-topics-f6/too-much-stuff-t30.htm#75 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/general-topics-f6/too-much-stuff-t30.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/test-area-f3/start-here-t29.htm Admin You can browse everything on this site (except the hidden user-group sections) but to contribute you have to sign on as follows: If you haven't already registered on this board this is the procedure: Click "Log in" Ignore "user name" and "password boxes; you don't have these yet, ignore "Log in" Click on "Register" Click on "I agree to these terms" put in your chosen "user name" , "password", "email address" If a user name is already taken you may be prompted for an alternative Click ... TEST AREA Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:11:46 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/test-area-f3/start-here-t29.htm#74 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/test-area-f3/start-here-t29.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/test-area-2-f5/many-arrangements-possible-t28.htm Admin I put this forum in to demo how they can be added; in-line, nested etc. Can also have permissions altered in many ways e.g. can be made invisible except to particular selected user groups - useful for management or private committee business memo: must stop using smilies admin Test Area 2 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:03:18 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/test-area-2-f5/many-arrangements-possible-t28.htm#73 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/test-area-2-f5/many-arrangements-possible-t28.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/what-s-on-f2/next-film-friday-4th-april-t27.htm Admin BEAUTIFUL THING (1996 - English) A grim, gritty South London housing estate makes an unlikley setting for an uplifting love story. Adapted by screenwriter Jonathan Harvey from his own stage play, Beautiful Thing tells how teenage loner Jamie falls for next-door neighbour Ste, one of the tough kids who bullies him at school. Amazingly, he finds his feelings reciprocated, and the two progress to a tender, tentative relationship. Despite the problems of working-class homophobia, the film ... WHAT'S ON Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:33:33 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/what-s-on-f2/next-film-friday-4th-april-t27.htm#72 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/what-s-on-f2/next-film-friday-4th-april-t27.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/what-s-on-f2/things-t23.htm wilson The Wapentake weekend will be an event to catch at the end of July. WHAT'S ON Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:30:32 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/what-s-on-f2/things-t23.htm#67 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/what-s-on-f2/things-t23.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/test-area-f3/changes-t24.htm Admin
If lost then go Home - link on top line, or use back button, or other links (blue text), or yellow arrows.]]> TEST AREA Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:20:30 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/test-area-f3/changes-t24.htm#68 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/test-area-f3/changes-t24.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/films-and-the-programme-t4.htm Jacob programme to come?
There was a good turnout for History Boys. Was this because of the film, the publicity, the new Town Hall venue?
Subtitles were requested for the hard of hearing. Was this a benefit for you, or a distraction?

cheers
Jacob]]> FILM SOCIETY Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:41:26 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/films-and-the-programme-t4.htm#7 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/films-and-the-programme-t4.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/talking-films-t20.htm Stella Feldman How can we make this Forum a little more interesting? As it is about films why are we not talking about them. We could do it in several ways...such as sharing favourite lines from films. How about a weekly film quiz? Or we could share our favourite sad/happy/shocked/ moments in films. All right then, I'll start with my one of my favourite lines... and you tell me where and who said it and in what film. OK? "We have the moon... don't lets ask for the stars!" Easy, ... FILM SOCIETY Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:25:52 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/talking-films-t20.htm#45 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/talking-films-t20.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/bonsall-film-tonight-t21.htm Jacob This is from Kay in Bonsall Hello film fans..... Here is something different..... Saturday 1st December. Springtime in a Small Town. Director Xiao Cheng Zhi Chun/China/Hong Kong/France/2003. Runtime 117 minutes/PG. Mandarin with English sub-titles. This is a sort of oriental Brief Encounter – a beautifully restrained drama of unspoken desires, pent up frustrations and awkward social etiquette. It revolves around sickly Dai Liyan, his wife Yuwen, and the ... FILM SOCIETY Sat, 01 Dec 2007 09:26:48 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/bonsall-film-tonight-t21.htm#55 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/bonsall-film-tonight-t21.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/could-wirksworth-ever-have-a-successful-cinema-t16.htm Stella Feldman
The Ritz at Belper is proving to be such a success. One of many items on their programme is a Thursday morning showing. Twice I have been there and enjoyed good coffee (with a free biscuit), an introduction by Ashley Franklin followed by the film. On both occasions, all seats were filled.

Could Wirksworth ever match this, do you think?]]> FILM SOCIETY Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:41:38 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/could-wirksworth-ever-have-a-successful-cinema-t16.htm#34 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/could-wirksworth-ever-have-a-successful-cinema-t16.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/top-hat-is-anyone-else-going-to-dress-up-t9.htm Pamela
Im going to give it a go, although struggling to find a top hat for Jacob, let alone the white tie and tails.
Pam]]> FILM SOCIETY Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:07:40 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/top-hat-is-anyone-else-going-to-dress-up-t9.htm#16 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/top-hat-is-anyone-else-going-to-dress-up-t9.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/an-inconvenient-truth-in-middleton-t7.htm Admin An Inconvenient Truth in conjunction with Middleton Environment Group, on Dec 8th at 7 for 7.30 in Middleton Village Hall.
This is an extremely important film and we hope to have a discussion of the issues raised, after the film.

cheers
Jacob]]> FILM SOCIETY Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:07:18 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/an-inconvenient-truth-in-middleton-t7.htm#10 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/an-inconvenient-truth-in-middleton-t7.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/how-do-you-choose-a-programme-t13.htm Admin One source of ideas is the Filmsoc site here

cheers
Jacob]]> FILM SOCIETY Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:46:39 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/how-do-you-choose-a-programme-t13.htm#25 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/how-do-you-choose-a-programme-t13.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/press-releases-november-2007-t19.htm Jacob Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire in Wirksworth! Friday December 7th bar opens 7.00pm, Wirksworth Town Hall. Film starts 7.30pm Wirksworth Film Society's Christmas show is TOP HAT- the great dance classic with Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. A rare opportunity to see a classic film on a big screen. The classiest and funniest of the Astaire-Rogers musicals, Top Hat offers something close to perfect cinematic escapism A high point of the film is the stars' performance of 'Cheek ... FILM SOCIETY Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:09:44 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/press-releases-november-2007-t19.htm#40 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/press-releases-november-2007-t19.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/film-making-t18.htm Jacob Filmmakers guide]]> FILM SOCIETY Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:28:56 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/film-making-t18.htm#38 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/film-making-t18.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/what-s-on-t15.htm Jacob People could post up info about other events, on this board. The more the better in terms of mutual publicity and traffic generation. FILM SOCIETY Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:26:09 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/what-s-on-t15.htm#29 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/what-s-on-t15.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/film-societies-national-conference-sheffield-ist-december-t14.htm Pamela As it happens, I work in an office next door to the British Federation of Film Societies. I went in and said hello to Ros who told me a few interesting things. (Are we members? It costs £60) They offer films for hire for £80 to societies, pass on to next society on the list after viewing. They have 2 DVDs of shorts. Cost £100 for 10 films includes license to show each one twice, then you own the DVD. Their conference is at The Showroom Cinema in Sheffield £20 for members with ... FILM SOCIETY Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:38:58 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/film-societies-national-conference-sheffield-ist-december-t14.htm#28 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/film-societies-national-conference-sheffield-ist-december-t14.htm http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/film-selection-for-next-season-t8.htm Jacob Colin suggested that we should start thinking now about the next programme 08-09 I've got The Battle of Algiers on my list. It's very watchable just as a film drama - tense, exciting. But also relevant to comtemporary issues: terrorism, 9/11, Iraq etc google cheers Jacob NB if you are new to this board - blue text usually means click here for a link. FILM SOCIETY Thu, 08 Nov 2007 09:46:17 GMT http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/film-selection-for-next-season-t8.htm#12 http://wirksfilmsoc.1talk.net/film-society-f1/film-selection-for-next-season-t8.htm