the original ‘Planet of the Apes’? This one is – wait for it – a re-imagining of the final film in the original series, which was called ‘Conquest of the etcetcetc’. Roddy McDowell played Caesar the first time round; this time, he’s CGI, but it’s essentially the story of how Earth becomes over-run by the apes and Man becomes the ‘monkey’. It’s full of sly little references to the other films and even manages to poke a bit of fun at Tim Burton’s awful re-make of the first film. It’s a must-see for anyone who loves the originals. It is excellent.
ONE DAY (24th – 29th September) Ah, who doesn’t love a love story? The book was a phenomenon. Unfortunately, the film doesn’t do it justice. Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada) and Jim Sturgess (50 Dead Men Walking; The Other Boleyn Girl) do their damndest with the tale of a couple whose story is told by snapshots from their lives on one particular day over twenty years,
but...sorry, it just doesn’t work. For me, anyway. I’m not biased against that section of filmic achievement labelled ‘Chic Flick’ (I’m even watching SATC tonight!) but it’s a step too far.
FRIGHT NIGHT (30th September – 5th October) Another re-make. I remember it first time round (Roddy McDowell again) and it was funny, quirky and genuinely scary. David Tennant (who?) takes on McDowell’s role as the ‘vampire slayer’ and Colin Farrell, in threatening mode, is the bloodsucker. Thirty-odd years ago, the premise was original and exciting. But for today’s jaded, CGI-ed out audience? Not sure it’ll work. There is other stuff happening all over the shop, but the principal events of which I wanted to speak...well, get ya sites fixed!
STOP PRESS! You may recall, a few months ago, I was raving about a band that had appeared at The Windjammer, the inventive and wonderful trio glorying in the name of Groanbox. Well, make definite note in your musical diaries, they are returning to the ‘Jammer for another evening of splendid, quirky music on November 4th. It’s never too early to let you know about something as special as this – more information will follow in the next article. AND, as an extra, The Windjammer are also instigating an Open Mic Night for folk, roots and acoustic blues music. The first one is on Sunday 11th September, 8pm and will happen once a month on the second Sunday of the month. That’s just got to be great news for all those singers, guitarists and musicians who are looking for somewhere to play and your support would be more than a little appreciated!
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DARTMOUTH FILM SOCIETY Film Nights: Sept/Oct 2011
tHe KingS SPeeCH 22nd September
CHiCO & ritA 6th October
Films are screened at The Guildhall, Victoria road,
Dartmouth. the bar is open from 7.00pm and the films start at 7.30pm (please note new start time).
guest tickets are available on the night for £3.50 each from “The Windjammer”, Victoria road between 7.00pm and 7.25pm only. No guest tickets will be sold on the door. For more information about Dartmouth Film Society call Clive Osborne tel: 07968 026449
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