"This is an extraordinary film not only for its subject matter, and its approach, but for the extraordinary qualities it demonstrates in every field. The cast are superb, the cinematography magical, the absence of morality is refreshing." is how SMH reviewer, Giles Hardy described, "Beautiful Kate", this Saturday night's movie presented by the MI Film Society at the All Seasons resort at Nelly Bay.

Movie review website Rotten Tomatoes gave Beauticful Kate a 94% approval rating and the reviewers had lots of nice things to say about this, the first movie directed by Australian actor, Rachel Ward.

The synopsis reads: "Writer, Ned Kendall, is asked to return to the family home by his sister Sally, to say goodbye to his father who is dying. The family home is in a very remote and isolated area. While back home, Ned starts having memories of his beautiful twin sister and himself when they were children. These memories awaken long-buried secrets from the family's past." More from Rotten Tomatoes (click here)

Island film lovers should also note that the Magnetic Island Film Society are having their Annual General Meeting on Sunday December 6 at 5.00pm at the home of Marie de Monchaux  (President) 26 Olympus Crescent, Arcadia. This will be an opportunity for all interested film lovers to meet and join the Society and meet the committee and potentially become involved in the group.

Members will elect the new Management Committee including the new President, Vice President, Secretay and Treasurer.

Following the AGM there will be a film selection meeting for the first few months of next year, including the Film Festival in March 2010. Members and potential members, who can join or renew their membership at the AGM are encouraged to bring along suggestions for possible films with film notes.

Committee nominations and comments can also be sent to:
Linda Wootten
Secretary/ Treasurer 2008/2009
PO Box 100, Magnetic Island Q 4819
or Email: magis_films@bigpond.com

Beautiful Kate - details:
Classification: MA
Duration: 101mins
Genre: Drama Mystery
Director: Rachel Ward
Lead actor: Bryan Brown
Cast: Ben Mendelsohn, Rachel Griffith, Maeve Dermody, Sophie Lowe, John McFarlane, Scott O'Donnell, Robbie Clissold
Producer: Bryan Brown, Leah Churchill-Brown
Screenplay: Rachel Ward and Newton Thornburg
Distributor: Roadshow
Language: English
Country: Australia:SA

Screening details:
Screening at the Endeavour Room, All Seasons (formerly Magnetic International Resort) Mandalay Ave Nelly Bay.

Refreshments at Macarthurs Restaurant & Bar

Screening 8 pm First Saturday of the Month

Please be early so we may start PROMPTLY at 8.00 pm

Admission: Adults $10.00 Conc. $8.00
Members Free

Annual membership $50.00 Conc. $40.00
Annual membership includes admission for one calendar year (11 screenings) & discount to the Film Festival. Half-yearly also available.