AFTER a very successful first season, Skipton Film Club is set to begin its 2017/18 season.

They will start with the surprise hit of the summer, 'Baby Driver' – a film that is part heist-movie, part musical – showing at the Plaza Cinema in Skipton at 5.15pm this Sunday.

After being in existence for just over a year, the film club has profited in its partnership with Charles Morris and his hardworking team at the Plaza.

Paul Valentine, Skipton Film Club spokesman, said: "Our aim is to bring the best of contemporary cinema to Skipton, along with an occasional look at the great films of the past. Being able to use the wonderful surroundings of the Plaza helped to create a real sense of occasion last year as we presented terrific contemporary films such as 'Victoria' and 'I, Daniel Blake' alongside a retrospective of the magical 'La Belle et la Bete'.

"This year we have a programme that we feel will offer film fans in Skipton an experience that compliments the fabulous fare already being shown at the Plaza."

The coming season includes the critically acclaimed Korean adaptation of Sarah Waters’ novel, Fingersmith, 'The Handmaiden' (showing October 1), British indie hit 'Lady Macbeth' and USA horror sensation 'Get Out', along with the classic 'Halloween', showing on the club's late night Halloween slot.

UK independent cinema is further represented with the rural horror of 'The Levelling'.

Later in the season the modern problem of the asylum seeker is given an oddball slant by Finnish auteur Kaurismäki in 'The Other Side of Hope' whilst the life of the great American writer Emily Dickinson is brought to life in 'A Quiet Passion' by filmmaker Terence Davies.

Add to these the visual treat that is 'The Red Turtle' and a couple of retrospectives from the near and more distant past – last year’s Oscar winner 'Moonlight' and a film that stands the test of time, the emotional rollercoaster ride from 1948 Italy that is 'Bicycle Thieves'.

"We also try to screen a short film by mostly local filmmakers prior to the screening of the main feature," said Paul. "Our aim is to encourage new film makers in order to promote the wider culture of film wherever we can."

The film club is proud to offer this season to people and feel that a £5 membership (£4 for concessions), entitling members to £1 discount per film throughout the season, offers a bargain for film fans from Skipton and beyond.

To contact Skipton Film Club, visit its Facebook page.

Members and non members are welcome to attend all films.