"We want to be more than just a cinema". It's a phrase I've been using a lot lately. I find myself using it as a bit of a tagline when people ask me to explain this passion project that's been taking up all my spare time these days. But what are we actually aspiring to … Continue reading More than just a cinema…
More fun at Film at the Folk Hall
It was a pleasure to host Dave Johns and Abigail Scott-Paul at our showing of Ken Loach's Palm D'Or award winning film I, Daniel Blake. The film is up for a few BAFTA awards too, so keep your fingers crossed. The film may not in itself change government policy on the benefits system in the … Continue reading More fun at Film at the Folk Hall
Dave Johns wows the audience
We don't quite know if we can believe him, but Dave Johns, the award winning star of BAFTA nominated I, Daniel Blake is next up for the role of Spiderman. Is that what they call "fake news" in this age of Trump? What we do know for sure is that he would love to play … Continue reading Dave Johns wows the audience
Dave Johns at Film at the Folk Hall
Amazing news for the New Year. Dave Johns, the talented writer, actor and stand up comedian who is one of the leading stars of I, Daniel Blake has agreed to do a Q & A session prior to our showing of the film on Friday 20th January at the Folk Hall in New Earswick. Dave … Continue reading Dave Johns at Film at the Folk Hall
Fun Day at Homestead Park
The hardworking Film at the Folk Hall volunteers have been out again at the Joseph Rowntree Fun Day in Homestead Park, York. Why don't you have a quick look at the photo gallery to see Chris, Polly and Marie in action telling the good people of York all about Film at the Folk Hall and … Continue reading Fun Day at Homestead Park
Dad’s Army
DAD’S ARMY While the original series was a little before my time, I do remember my parents and grandparents both watching it when I was a child. I also remember how they laughed and how much they loved it. So it’s with great anticipation that we bring you the Dad’s Army movie. It’s set … Continue reading Dad’s Army
Response to The Danish Girl
Wow. What an emotional movie The Danish Girl was! It was incredibly poignant and I don't think there was a dry eye in the house. To see someone battling so hard for transformation nearly 80 years ago sends a very powerful message across time for me. Whatever you believe, look like or feel inside you … Continue reading Response to The Danish Girl
Our June Film
The Danish Girl Next on the Film at the Folk Hall programme is The Danish Girl starring the fabulous Eddie Redmayne (from whom I am yet to see a bad performance!) It’s a romantic drama set in the 1930’s, loosely inspired by the real lives of Danish painters Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. The film … Continue reading Our June Film
Volunteers needed
Film at the Folk Hall are recruiting new volunteers for 2016-17. We need people to help fundraise and be ushers at our screenings. Other roles are in marketing and press liaison. Or why not learn how to develop and manage social media accounts and websites? The idea is to come along and have fun whilst providing … Continue reading Volunteers needed
Website development in 2016
Introducing our new blog writer and editor.
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