Shrewsbury Film goes on–line

We are continuing with our online film society until we can re-start full–scale film shows at The Hive.

It works like this:

1. We pick a film that is available for streaming.
2. We post an introduction to it on Youtube.
3. We all get together on Zoom at an agreed time to talk about the film.

Our next film in this format

… is Sweet Bean (Japan, 2015, 113 mins, cert PG), a gentle, touching film about food and relationships across three generations based around a pancake seller and his eccentric assistant.

• Firstly, you can watch Peter’s film introduction here
• You can watch the film either online at BFI Player (here), or on DVD/Blu-Ray. It may also be available on other platforms, It is our intention to always choose films available on BFI Player.
• The final stage is to meet on Zoom at 8pm on Friday 5th March to share our thoughts and put virtual buttons into our virtual coffee cups! So please join us at:
  • https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73017176537?pwd=L2tJaFZtZzNtdWh2ZzRRdU1rRDIrUT09
  • Meeting ID: 730 1717 6537
  • Password: z687cN

We do hope that you will be able to join us. Our aim is to preserve some of the camaraderie of watching films together. Even if you can’t join us on Zoom, we still hope you will make time to watch a first-rate film, and that the introduction and film notes (available here) will add something extra to your film viewing.

Planning for reopening

We would also be grateful if you could complete our very short, six question survey about reopening which you can find here.

Best wishes,
Peter, Sally and Corinne

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