Category Archives: Films

20 December: Dear Diary

Posted on 30 November 2010 by

“Dear Diary, there is something I like to do more than anything else…” Nanni Moretti shares his innermost thoughts as he guides us around Rome on his Vespa scooter. Afterwards he takes us to the Aeolian Islands to meet his … Continue reading →

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15 November: Wonderland

Posted on 1 November 2010 by

Set in 1990s London, Wonderland captures an essence of the city through the lives of three sisters: one pursuing Lonely Hearts dates, one a mother-to-be and one a single mum meeting men after hours in her hair salon.  The film … Continue reading →

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31 October: The Shining

Posted on 26 October 2010 by

“Heeeeeeere comes Johnny!” Don’t miss Stanley Kubrick’s cult horror film, crammed with memorable cinematic moments, a Jack Nicholson in full glory and a powerful soundtrack. Screened from a brand new blu-ray transfer and in surround sound. “One of the late … Continue reading →

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25 October: Eyes Wide Open

Posted on 23 September 2010 by

Aaron a married orthodox Jew in his thirties gives an enigmatic young man (Ezri) a job in his Jerusalem butcher’s shop.   Working alongside Ezri unlocks long repressed desires and the two men embark on a sexual relationship.  Slowly the community … Continue reading →

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13 September: The Hurt Locker + Q&A Women in film

Posted on 3 September 2010 by

Ever re-wired a plug? Now imagine doing it when your life depends on it. Oh, and the plug is buried and booby-trapped and the wires aren’t colour-coded and someone might shoot you at any moment. Now imagine it’s your job … Continue reading →

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Peckham and Nunhead Free Film Festivals

Posted on 31 August 2010 by

For the first time, a number of free film events will take place in Peckham and Nunhead, between September 5th and 12th. It will be a great opportunity to see a variety of films (Nosferatu, The Blues Brothers, A Matter of … Continue reading →

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New season highlights unveiled

Posted on 31 July 2010 by

We are pleased to announce some of the highlights of the 2010-11 programme at the Brockley Jack Film Club. We will also be screening more short films and inviting local film-makers and experts to come and talk about their work. … Continue reading →

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25 July: Whisky + free film quiz

Posted on 19 July 2010 by

In this touching and deadpan comedy coming all the way from Uruguay, a businessman who owns an antiquated sock factory convinces a difficult employee to pose as his wife to impress a visiting long-lost brother. The brother then invites the … Continue reading →

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28 June: Still Life & introduction by Su-Anne Yeo

Posted on 15 June 2010 by

A miner, Han, is looking for the wife he has paid for. A nurse, Shen, is looking for her missing husband. They return to a Chinese city which is being drowned for the sake of the Three Gorges dam project. … Continue reading →

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Brockley Max 2010

Posted on 25 May 2010 by

As part of the Brockley Max Festival, the film club will hold a free screening of Michael Whyte’s critically acclaimed documentary No Greater Love on Thursday 3 June at 7.30pm. The film offers a unique insight into the closed world … Continue reading →

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