​Electric Medway Cinema Club presents... Comfort and Joy (1984)

​🎞️ After his girlfriend walks out on him just a few days before Christmas, a Glasgow DJ tries to develop other interests. But his stint at investigative journalism blows the lid on corruption in the local ice-cream business, and he finds himself at the centre of a full-scale war (BFI Screenonline). From the director of Gregory's Girl, Comfort and Joy is "one of the happiest and most engaging movies you are likely to see this year" (Roger Ebert).

​Programme

​19:00 Doors open, Christmas-themed VR experience available to try

​19:30 Main event

​19:40 Last entry, doors closed

​21:15 End (approx.), followed by informal (and optional) post-movie discussion at Wolfe & Castle, 44 High Street, Rochester

​Stay and Chat

​After the screening, we invite you to join a relaxed post-film discussion at local craft beer pub Wolfe & Castle. Share your thoughts on the story, performances, cinematography or whatever aspect of the film resonated with you. It's a casual opportunity to connect with fellow film enthusiasts and exchange perspectives. No film analysis expertise required – just bring your impressions and experiences!

​About Cinema Club

​Founded in Spring 2025, bringing the best of indie cinema and more to Medway, Electric Medway Cinema Club is chance to catch the movies that may have passed you by, or you would never have considered seeing!

​Cinema Club events may start with an XR short - such as a film, virtual reality or augmented reality experience - all commissioned by Electric Medway and from local creators. You'll get an idea of both the work we do and the talent in the area. There will be opportunity to discuss the feature film afterwards.

​Acknowledgement: This event is funded by BFI Film Audience Network and Medway Lottery Community Fund, with partner support from Huguenot Museum and Cinema for All. Photos by Alex Litvin on Unsplash and Felipe Bustillo on Unsplash.