Adam Sandler plays a stand-up comedian diagnosed with a terminal blood disorder. He aims to spend his remaining year imparting his humourous wisdom to an up-and-coming young comic played by Seth Rogen. With a supporting cast inlcuding Jonah Hill (Superbad), the title speaks volumes.

In this beautiful animation from the creator of The Nightmare Before Christmas, a little girl’s wish to escape her dull parents is granted when she discovers a secret portal to a fantasy world in her new house. But is this slightly sinister parallel world where people have buttons for eyes more than she bargained for? Find out in this vibrant and charming tale.

Shrouded in the clouds of a smoke machine and locked deep in the WSC vaults, not to be unveiled until the time is just right (halfway through the night, naturally!), The Mystery Film is the biggest secret on campus.

Will it be action? Comedy? Erotic thriller?! There’s only one way to find out!

At a mere twelve years old, Natalie Portman's debut cinema performance in Léon as the young Mathilda is remarkably mature. The rebellious prepubescent's world is blown wide open when her family are killed by her drug-dealing dad's corrupt cop client (acting legend Gary Oldman). Desperate, she turns to mysterious neighbour Léon (French star Jean Reno) for help. He takes her in, picking up the role of a foster father as he goes along, and teaching Mathilda his skills as an expert assassin, so that together they might avenge the girl's family. An indisputable modern great.

Matthew Gardner

Warwick Student Cinema - Your Multi-Award Winning Film Society!!

Over Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September 2009, representatives of Warwick Student Cinema attended the British Federation of Film Societies Annual Conference in Sheffield. We met with delegates from film societies from all over the country and attended a fascinating seminar for student cinemas. For WSC, the highlight was the awards ceremony on Saturday night. It was a very successful evening as we proudly collected awards for:

Winners of Best Student Society (for the second year running!)

Winners of Best Programme Notes

Special Mention for The Engholm Prize for Film Society of the Year

Congratulations are due to all of the WSC crew for this amazing accomplishment. All crew members are volunteers who give huge amounts of time and effort into making WSC such a success. Without them, none of this would be possible and this acknowledgement of their skill and dedication is well deserved.

Many thanks to the BFFS for choosing to recognise the extraordinary efforts of the members, and especially the crew, of Warwick Student Cinema. May there be many more awards in the future!

Matthew Gardner - WSC President

Want free films for yourself and a guest?

Yes, that's right! Get involved with Warwick Student Cinema and you and a guest may come to as many of our standard screenings as you want for free, whilst you continue to be involved.

What's the catch then? There is obviously a minimum commitment required but it isn't much: a few reviews every term or stewarding once a fortnight for example. Beyond that, there are plenty of additional opportunities available if you're interested but it is really up to you.

What can I do then? Well, that's entirely up to you but we like to think there is something for everyone, be it stewarding films, training as a projectionist, helping to design our new website or writing a review of one of next term's films to be included in our programming booklet. Have a browse around the Get Involved section of our website, send us an email at info@filmsoc.warwick.ac.uk or just say hello to one of the front of house staff before or after a screening to find out more about the different roles.

Why should I do it? Persuade me! The simple answer is that we need you. The society cannot function without the volunteers who help keep everything running smoothly, so the rest of our members can come and see the film in the knowledge that they will have a great time.

But, what's in it for me? Aside from the free films, you will be part of a society that will help develop your transferable skills as well as increasing your attractiveness to employers. And that's not forgetting our regular socials.

So, what do I do next? Your best bet is send an email to info@filmsoc.warwick.ac.uk or just say hello before a screening and we'll tell you how best to proceed from there.

Robert Gardner

Clothing Order

Hi everyone,

If this has peaked your interest, there's a range of clothes on offer bearing the society logo on the left breast and if you want it, your name or something else embroidered the right, both in gold. Below are some of the usual items ordered, which you can see modelled by various crew members before films. If there's anything else you fancy or you're not sure what these items are like you can check out the website of the company we order things from at www.admdirect.co.uk

Polo Shirt £9.95 (£11.71 with name)
Ladies T-shirt £8.60 (10.36 with name)
Zip Hoodie £16.55 (18.31 with name)
Hoodie £15.85 (£17.61 with name)
Fleece £17.95 (£19.71 with name)

If you haven't already worked it out, having a name included is an extra £1.76 but is definitely worth it!

I'm sure by this point you're wondering how you can get hold of this amazing merchandise. It's easy, just email me at treasurer@filmsoc.warwick.ac.uk with your requests including the size required and any extra embroidery you may want. Orders need to be in to me by Monday of Week 9.

If you have any other questions about anything then don't hesitate to ask.

Niks

Nikita Shah

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