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'It is always good to have some different perspectives'

25/2/2020

We welcomed some new members to our first 2020 Film as Literature class. It is always good to have some different perspectives on the various films we watch.

Between us we had seen a range of different films over the Summer break – “Little Women”, “Jumanji”, “Bombshell”, and some of the great oldies such as “On Golden Pond”. And while most people enjoy a range of different genre of film, it seems that Science Fiction was the least favoured. Maybe there is an opportunity to challenge those who are not in favour of these to attend one and then contribute an alternative view to the discussion.

We also had a brief discussion about the role of language in films, with many not liking the tendency for bad language that seems to be the fashion in some current films. It was suggested though that in some cases it can be appropriate to the story or character.

Overall, a great start to the new U3A year.

The film we chose for our March class (11 March) is “JoJo Rabbit” – a satire set during the Second World War. The full March program listing the screening times for “JoJo Rabbit” should be available soon, at http://bpacc.com.au/benalla-cinema/#coming-soon.

Looking forward to our next class on 11 March.

Joy Shirley

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About Film as Literature

Do you enjoy watching films? Do you find discussing films adds to your enjoyment? We certainly do. Do you find that you can better understand a movie by hearing and sharing thoughts about the film? In our Film as Literature class we review a film we have watched, discussing the film as we would a book. In 2019 we all watched a selected film screening at BPACC and then discussed the film at our regular class. Due to the closure of BPACC during 2020, we each chose a different film, depending on what we could access (DVD, iView, SBS World Movies, Netflix, etc). We then shared a review with the rest of the class (refer * below). This approach resulted in a wide range of films and interests covered. We will continue this approach for 2021 until we are able to access films at BPACC, either meeting in person to discuss the films watched or sharing our thoughts via email.

Convenor and Contact Details

Joy Shirley 0417065351

Meeting times

2nd Wednesday
1.30 - 3pm
Benalla Library

" 2020 - New Normal?"

* During Covid, we shared reviews of films watched during the month via email, with our monthly newsletter report reflecting the wide range of films reviewed. We are including ratings with our reviews.

We welcome anyone who wishes to join us. Contributions are due by the second Monday of the month - email jshirley@internode.on.net
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2019 - "Normal" Hopefully in 2021 we will be able to return to our usual format in which we meet together each month to discuss a film we have watched, discussing the film as we would a book.

We select a film screening at BPACC
Participants attend the film at a time which meets with their individual commitments.
We meet in the Library on the 2nd Wednesday at 1.30 to discuss the film.
If a participant cannot attend a specific film, they can come along to learn about the film, or add to the discussion by talking about a film they have seen.,

BPACC sell books of ten tickets for $97.50 (meaning the films only cost $9.75 each) or Joy will have individual tickets available for $9.75 from a book prepurchased.