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13/07/2026

It’s still going to be about 25° when we load reel one on Friday at 7:30, but there’s a 36% chance of rain, so that’ll be nice!

Song Sung Blue is our offering – and it promises to be a delightful 2 hours 12 minutes, if the reviewers on IMDB are right.

This film is based on a true story as told in a documentary from 2008 of the same name. Thunder and Lightning were a real Neil Diamond tribute act, and this is their story.

Feel free to sing along during the film – apparently lots of people do!

Here’s what Kingslaay from IMDB thinks of the film in a review entitled “An Emotional Rollercoaster:
"Song Sung Blue is a beautiful film. Hugh Jackman gives arguably his best performance and brings this film to life. Along with Kate Hudson they carry this film and take us on an emotional journey as we enjoy some beautiful music along the way. It showed the tribulations and real life struggles of performance artists and how much some performers hung on the coat tails of bigger acts. One of the beauties of this film is they channel the star power and presence of Neil Diamond but we don't actually need to see him as they were enough. A fitting tribute to the real Thunder and Lightning."

And after the show we’ll tell you all about our 10th Anniversary September Secret Film and reveal the title. Oh, wait, it’s a secret – so we won’t. Just trust us. It’s one hell of a film.

09/07/2026

A couple of items for you this evening – well, three to be precise …
1. There is NO film for you tomorrow, as the Guildhall prepares for the Chard Flower and Produce Show. Our film “Song Sung Blue” will be shown next Friday 17th July – and as ever, all will be welcome.
2. The CineChard Team wish to pay their respects to the CEO of Moviola, Tony Ewart, who died this week after a short stay in hospital in Spain. As one of the founding members of the charity, he was influential in driving their success and for the last decade he ran Moviola as its CEO. Moviola has always been a small company, run by three general staff and they are devastated to lose Tony, not only as a colleague but as one of the family.
3. The CineChard Team met in secret this evening at an airconditioned location to discuss our tenth anniversary celebrations. On 11th September we will be showing a mystery film which won an Oscar and 25 other prestigious awards, and we are asking you to trust us and come along to see it. We are confident that being the discerning citizens you are you will be thrilled by our choice. Oh, and by the way, we are rolling ticket prices back to what they were 10 years ago, and we’ll have free cake and free fizz at the show. You wouldn’t want to miss that now, would you?

12/06/2026

Well, that is Hamnet done and dusted!
Not really my kind of film to be honest, but the performances were superb – and the film deserved the awards it got.
Our pick for July is “Song Sung Blue” heading to the big screen at the Guildhall on July 17th

Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together.

06/06/2026

Many of you will have read Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell as part of a book group or on your own – it’s been a huge success selling over two million copies and being translated into 40 languages since it was published in 2020. Some adaptations of popular novels can be a bit disappointing, but with 2 Baftas and an Oscar under its belt this is not likely to disappoint. Even the trailer has been nominated for awards!

Seven for seven thirty at the Guildhall in Chard this Friday (12th June). Hope we see you there!

10/05/2026

And Next up from CineChard we have “Hamnet” – likely to be one of the most popular films of the year.
In late 16th-century England, Agnes, a healer sensitive to the world around her, builds a home with William, a local tutor and aspiring playwright. As their lives fracture, they are tested by distance, silence, and grief.
Produced by (among others) Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes, directed by Chloé Zhao, and written by Maggie O’Farrell and Chloé Zhao, “Hamnet” delivers breathtaking cinematography and profoundly emotional storytelling that explores grief with devastating power. Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal deliver career-best performances in this heartbreaking drama that will leave audiences in tears.

Friday 12th June, usual time, usual place £6 in advance, £7 on the door.

Only one more sleep until this epic adventure is screened at The Guildhall. Some of you who have already purchased tick...
07/05/2026

Only one more sleep until this epic adventure is screened at The Guildhall. Some of you who have already purchased tickets might have noticed the ticket states 18th May instead of 8th May. Sorry for the misprint your ticket is valid for this Friday.

02/05/2026

Less than a week to go until our first standout film of the summer “One Battle After Another”. Usual time, usual place, but don’t forget it’s a bit longer than our most of our shows.

Sgilman-42371 has given it 10/10 and reviewed it on IMDB thus:

“Fantastic – a great film and very original.
One Battle After Another" is an absolutely captivating film that exceeded every expectation. From the opening scene, it pulls you straight into its world with powerful storytelling, beautifully layered characters, and a pace that never lets go.

The performances are exceptional - raw, believable, and deeply moving. Every character feels fully realised, and their struggles resonate long after the credits roll. The direction is sharp, the cinematography is stunning, and the soundtrack enhances every emotional beat without ever overpowering it.

What impressed me most is how the film balances action, heart, and real human depth. It's not just about conflict - it's about resilience, courage, and the quiet battles people fight within themselves.

A standout film and easily one of the most memorable I've seen in a long time. Highly recommended.”

11/04/2026

Great Film last night - and a swift AGM following it. We have a new Chair - Sam - and this was my retiring Chair's report, although I'll still be involved with the team ...
It’s been a great year; we’ve shown 13 films, and entertained 708 people – an average of over 54 per film – at three different venues; at our regular haunt of the Guildhall, at the CommuniTEA Waffle House and at Chard Museum and we are looking a the possibility of visiting other venues during 2026. Some of us are still keen on putting on the Star Wars trilogy back-to-back in one night, but this might prove both tricky to achieve and quite expensive – and it would irritate Cath.
CineChard wouldn’t work without an audience, and it wouldn’t work without the team of volunteers including Cath who has been with it since the very beginning, Judith, Sam, Harry and Chris, Kate, John and Denise, Jeremy – and not forgetting Bev and Terry who tirelessly slave away in the Kitchen, and Richard who lends us bits and pieces for outside broadcasts and always steps in to help if we are a bit short staffed. The other key players without whom we would be in dire straights are of course Gary and Mel who get the venue ready for us, and sort out technical issues. Talking of technical issues, we’ve just taken a tentative step into the post-covid world and acquired sum-up machine, so you’ll be able to buy tickets on the door with your phone or a card.
I’ve been chair for 5 years or so, projectionist a bit longer, and doing the artwork for about the same length of time. The ship is in good shape, and it’s time to hand over to Sam.
We showed Conclave in March 2025, and attracted 130 people – the best audience we’ve had during my tenure. Let’s see if we can find a film to rival its popularity during 2026.
My favourite film of the year? The Ballad of Wallis Island.

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