Ilminster film club to return with new season of films

Cinema at the Warehouse, Ilminster's long-standing film club, will present a series of 12 recently made films from around the world.

The season will begin with the "now controversial" Salt Path on Saturday, September 13.

The club, which prides itself on its unique selection, avoids screening classic films that are easily accessible on TV.

Instead, the committee, which meets annually for a barbecue in late June, selects a diverse range of films, with about half being English-language.

All non-English language films are shown with subtitles, and the club also provides subtitles for American films and those using local dialects.

The theatre also has a hearing loop system.

Film nights commence at 7.45pm, typically on a Saturday evening, and are introduced by long-term host Rob Rainbow.

Films generally last about two hours, and viewers are welcome to bring their own cushions.

The club offers a "knock-down price" for a glass of wine, along with free tea, coffee, and biscuits, encouraging attendees to arrive early for refreshments and socialising.

The club warns viewers to expect strong language, occasional violence, and some nudity, as the films are modern, usually released in the last two years, and have generally not had a widespread public release.

Attendees have the opportunity to express their opinions on the films via a reaction slip, which includes categories A to E and a space for brief comments.

Some visitors also enjoy discussing the film directly after the event or in a follow-up session later in the week.

Membership for the season costs £30, with a discounted rate of £15 for students.

This can be purchased at cinemaatthewarehouse.co.uk or at The Warehouse.

Bringing a guest costs an additional £5.

Members can also borrow all films that have been shown in recent years, free of charge, on DVD or Blu-ray.

The club describes itself as a friendly group of film enthusiasts who enjoy coming together in a theatre setting.