We are the go-to society for anyone who is passionate about the art of cinema and watching films on the big screen, with a captive audience. This is a place to discover films you may not have watched otherwise, and to discuss them with a group of like-minded film-lovers: vintage classics, underrated gems, foreign film, and even new releases. If you're less about the technical side and more into the straightforward enjoyment and appreciation of cinema - we're the society for you!
What we do
As a Cinema Society, our main aim will always be to provide weekly screenings of great films, and an opportunity to meet fellow film-lovers at Royal Holloway.
Currently, these screenings take place every Thursday at 7pm in an on-campus lecture theatre with a proper cinema atmosphere: lights turned down low, no phone screens, no talking - followed by an optional discussion to dissect what we've seen and get to know each other.
These screenings are open to everyone: members and non-members. Rather, members are given the chance to vote on what will be screened. Specifically, a weekly members-only poll from a curated selection of films based around a certain theme, director or genre: Hitchcock, Korean film, 80s comedy. We expect lots of people campaigning for their favourite in the run-up to our weekly sessions!
The Reelhouse
We also run the Reelhouse magazine, the university's only outlet for film and television journalism. We're always looking for article submissions, so if you want to wax poetic about your favourite film, dissect a particular genre, or seek justice after an awards show snub, whatever you want to write, we'll publish! Information about the Reelhouse can be found at its very own Instagram account.
Why should I be a member?
While admission to our core sessions is free, supporting us with a membership to Cinema Society will grant exclusive benefits and a more active role in our community. Here are the perks:
- Priority entrance if screenings ever get too full
- The ability to vote on each week's film
- The ability to submit films to be voted on during our 'Members Choice' weeks
- Access to the Members Zone of our Discord server - an exclusive chat area where you can discuss news and box office, show off movie collections and memorabilia, and view our society Letterboxd feed
- Access to any additional members-only events: quizzes, cinema trips, speaker events etc.
Contact us
Even if you aren't a member, please still head over to our society Instagram where you can directly ask us questions and find the most recent and up-to-date information.
You can also find us in these places:
Instagram
Letterboxd