Wincanton Film Society's Christmas Film - The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.

On 14th December 2011 we screen the final film in the trilogy of books by Stieg Larsson - "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest".

This final film has Lisbeth Salander recovering in hospital and awaiting trial for three murders. Michael Blomkvist must prove her innocence.

Doors open at 7.00pm
Refreshments and chat 7.00pm-7.45pm
Film starts 7.45pm till approximately 10.15pm

The Wincanton Film Society (WFS)
King Arthur's School
West Hill
Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9BX

The screening takes place in the Performance Centre, accessed from the rear car park just off Dancing Lane.

In January 2010 we screened the first of the trilogy - "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo". This proved so popular that we decided to screen the whole trilogy. Stieg Larsson's books had become a success worldwide, and clearly the films were becoming just as successful. This was borne out by great support from both members and visitors.

So in June 2011 we followed up by screening the second in the trilogy - "The Girl Who Played with Fire". Again this was well received by our members and visitors.

This trilogy is one of those specials that seems to have overcome the old subtitle barriers that so often put people off viewing. The books and films have captivated audiences worldwide.

Special Offer for Christmas.
Why not give someone you love a special gift this Christmas. Give them a WFS gift voucher costing £15 for 6 films. This is a great offer and an ideal Christmas gift for a loved one, friend, or colleague. So if you know someone who likes watching films, this is the gift for them. These special vouchers will allow them to come to the last 6 films of our 2011/12 season, between January and June 2012. So if you know someone who likes films, give them a chance to enjoy the friendly welcome and warm experience on film nights at The Wincanton Film Society. For details of the 2012 films visit our website at www.wincantonfilm.co.uk. We're sure you won't be disappointed.

DVD's and Books
We recently started a DVD table to recycle all those DVD's that you have on your shelves. This has proved to be very popular. Thank you for your support. At only £1 per item they seem to be flying off the table like boomerangs. They disappear, and then return so that someone else can enjoy them too.

We have now added books to the table. Some of you said that you would prefer to read the book, so your wish is our command. So WFS is doing our bit for spring cleaning on your shelves. Dig out all those books that are covering your shelves. Those books of the films. To be honest we're not fussy. Just bring us your books and we offer the same deal. Take any book away by donating £1.00 to our funds. Read it and enjoy it. You can keep it if you want, or you can donate it back to WFS so that someone else can enjoy reading it. We would also be interested to hear your thoughts and comments. Go to our website and rate books and films by submitting a post on our home page.

Don't forget that Wincanton Film Society is NOT a members only Film Society. You can buy season tickets for the whole year. You can buy a Gift Certificate for the final 6 films...

Or

You can pay on the door. £5 each or £4 concession. Come and join us. Experience the big screen, surround sound, and comfortable seats on the risers. If you have any questions please check out the Wincanton Film Society website.

Comments

johnbaxter
Posts: 1

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
Reply #1 on : Fri December 16, 2011, 00:32:18

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This the third Swedish film of the third of Stieg Larsson's Trilogy I am afraid did not come off. The plot of the three novels is complex and cumulative and certainly as regards the first two novels, absolutley compulsive to read. I really enjoyed the previous two Swedish films for both of them were well acted and remarkably faithful renditions of the books. That is not something easy or always appropriate for film is a very different medium. This film perhaps in an attempt to be more cinematic started by providing us with flashbacks instead of taking on the plot in a linear way as the book had. The result was that for anyone seeing the film who had not read the book, the film was extremely confusing and seemed to make little sense. I also found the way the characters were lit and filmed in such high contrast made them all uniformly unattractive, including the heroine Lisbeth Salander. A pity. Still as an exercise in foreboding, gloomy murder, rape and mayhem it kept most of us I thought, on the edge of our seats.

Last Edit: December 16, 2011, 00:39:14 by johnbaxter  

johnsmith
Posts: 1

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
Reply #2 on : Mon December 19, 2011, 11:00:27

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Interesting comment John. I haven't read any of the books, and I have to confess that as a foreign film with the dreaded subtitles I didn't think that I would like this trilogy. I couldn't have been been more wrong. I felt that this final film put the final wrapping on the package.

It wss deep. Tt was complex, and at times hard viewing, but sadly that seems to be indicative of modern life today. With it's harsh depiction of life I still found it very absorbing.

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