2017-08

When it comes to movies, what’s your thing?
Are you a rom-com fan, a sci-fi buff, a
thriller thrill-seeker, or do you prefer action
movies such as one of the many recent
comic-book-superhero offerings? I have to
admit that I am partial to a bit of escapism in the form of
Batman, Superman and Spiderman, but none of these
match up to the recent excellent Wonder Woman movie
(if you’ve not seen it yet, give it a go!). Yes, I know they
don’t compare to the ‘classics’, but it was a breath of
fresh air to enjoy a fi lm where the woman sorted out the
bad guys and saved the day – my apologies if that’s a
bit of a spoiler for you.
What makes a really good fi lm? Is it the CGI effects,
the music, the scenery, the plot line, a favourite actor
or actress or something else? One of my fi rst cinematic
experiences as a child was to see Disney’s Bambi in the 1970s and
I can remember loving the sheer magic of the beautiful animation.
Going to the cinema in those days was a rare treat. Last Christmas
my parents bought me the best present ever – one of those unlimited
cinema cards – so throughout this year I’m sure that the cinema has
made a loss as I’ve been to see just about every new fi lm that’s come
out (well, the superhero and sci-fi fi lms anyway). My unlimited card
only permits one person, so for most of the fi lms I’ve seen this year I’ve
gone on my own. Going to the cinema is great, but I have to admit that
going on my own just isn’t the same as sharing the experience with
someone else.
So what is it that makes a really good fi lm? I wonder if it’s having
someone to hold onto during scary moments, sharing the laughs and
tears, and talking about it even days later when you remember funny or
sad or exciting moments from the fi lm. I wonder if what makes a really
good movie is not just the fi lm itself but rather enjoying it in company.
Just like real life I suppose.
At St Chad’s we have recently been delighted to host a number of
Film Club evenings which have been hugely popular. If you enjoy a
good fi lm, why not come along and share the experience with others in
good company? As you read through the rest of this magazine you will
see that at St Chad’s, your local parish church, there are lots of events
and activities for all ages, such as the Natter coffee morning for anyone
over 50 on Tuesdays from 10.15-11.15am. If natter or movies are not
your thing and you are looking for a quiet space to refl ect and pray, you
are more than welcome to come into St Chad’s during the week when it
is open. Why not join us at one of our Sunday services where you can
hear about the greatest story ever told, and share the experience in
company with others? Maybe we’ll see you soon.
Daren Craddock, Lay Reader
St Chad’s Church, Woodseats
August/September 2017
WOODSEATS • SHEFFIELD
At the Movies
St Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats
Church Offi ce: Linden Avenue, Sheffi eld S8 0GA
Tel: (0114) 274 5086
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email: offi ce@stchads.org
website: www.stchads.org