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Thursday, 16 May 2024
42nd Street, the legendary Broadway musical theatre classic, is a ‘glorious’ (Express) and ‘utterly moreish extravaganza of glitz’ (Times). Telling the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway, this is the largest ever staging of the Tony Award-winning musical and it was filmed live at the magnificent Theatre Royal in the heart of London’s West End. Starring national treasure Bonnie Langford as Dorothy Brock and featuring iconic songs 42nd Street, We’re In The Money and Lullaby of Broadway, this is pure magic on the big screen.
Friday, 19 April 2024
In partnership with 537 Events, we will be hosting a screening of Love Lies Bleeding on Friday 3 May at 8.30pm, curated for queer women, non-binary and trans people, allies are welcome but please be mindful that this is a queer friendly space. This inclusive screening aims to provide a safe space where queer people can watch, enjoy and discuss one of the most highly anticipated queer films of the year. We are delighted to welcome TV and Film writer Jasmine Valentine who will be hosting a discussion panel and Q&A after the film. Additional panel guests to be announced. From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family.
Friday, 26 July 2024
A young teacher hopes to be appointed to Istanbul after mandatory duty at a small village. After long time waiting he loses all hope of escaping from this gloomy life. However, his colleague Nuray helps him to regain a perspective.
Friday, 17 May 2024
That geeky guy off BBC Radio 1 – you know, with the interviews and the specs and the beard – has been cooking up some delightfully nerdy film quizzes, and wants try them out on some unwitting cinema-going guinea pigs (that’s you, potentially - okay, hopefully). So if you know your Iron Man from your Man Of Steel, your “Mr. Anderson” from your Wes Anderson, your Disney from your Pixar (okay, Disney•Pixar), join Ali Plumb for an evening of spot prizes, absurd music rounds, perplexing motion picture puzzles and the occasional half-decent joke as he clumsily, amiably, enthusiastically asks you questions that’ll make you go, “Oh I know this one!” or “Argh, I nearly know this one!” In a fun way.
Friday, 03 May 2024
One of two screenings celebrating the work of Mike Alexander and Douglas Eadie, and one of the first Gaelic language films, AS AN EILEAN is a gentle, humourous exploration of Scottish island life. Callum is in his final year at school and about to leave for university when he falls madly in love with Kirsty, from the neighbouring village. Will he stay or will he go? The screening will be introduced with Gaelic songs from Wilma Kennedy, one of the stars of the film.
Monday, 20 May 2024
In the 1930s the GPO Film Unit created a series of films that celebrated the day-to-day life of the United Kingdom. The most famous of these was Night Mail – Benjamin Britten and WH Auden’s soaring hymn to the love and labour that goes into delivering our letters. These films were like mirrors held up to the nation. Brighton Festival has commissioned new films with the same mission – to see ourselves as we really are, at work and at play. And to celebrate the whole business of just getting on with life. This screening includes the GPO films Night Mail and Spare Time, alongside new work from Brighton film-makers and a screen talk with panel including Frank Cottrell-Boyce, David Shrigley and Kath Mattock.
Wednesday, 01 November 2023
The Little Theatre presents BATH FILMMAKERS. Bringing together local talent in Bath and Bristol for an evening of short films followed by introductions and general film chat. All experience levels are welcome.
Tuesday, 09 April 2024
Beginners Cartoon Workshop - (for adults who think they can’t draw) With Rob Middleton Sat 18 May, 10.30am- 12.00pm £10 Have you ever wanted to draw your own cartoons? What if you could learn to draw cartoons quickly and simply …no natural talent or endless hours of practice required… During this relaxing and fun workshop, Rob will show you how to draw some different characters and to give them a range of different expressions. And the cherry on the top is you get to do this with other people. Tutor Rob Middleton has taught adults how to draw cartoons online and in person in both the UK and Japan. He also does freelance cartooning for businesses, and plays the trumpet from time-to-time…
Thursday, 16 May 2024
Billy Connolly is at the peak of his powers in this rediscovered and newly restored film. Capturing 'The Big Yin' on and off stage during his 1975 tour of Ireland, Big Banana Feet is a captivating record of Connolly on the cusp of international stardom. Inspired by the fly-on-the-wall style of D.A. Pennebaker's Bob Dylan documentary Don't Look Back, director Murray Grigor and cinematographer David Peat present Connolly at his beguiling best, using humour and charm to successfully navigate the political tensions of 1970s Dublin and Belfast. Featuring iconic stand-up material alongside fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpses, this previously elusive milestone of British comedy is now newly restored in 2K (from original 16mm materials), reaffirming the genius that has endeared Connolly to generations of fans.
Thursday, 16 May 2024
Big fun for big films. Come on down for drink specials, giveaways and more with Hackney Picturehouse's sizzling spring of cinematic soirees. On the first day at his new school, Cameron instantly falls for the popular Bianca. But his uncool status as the new kid in town isn’t the only thing preventing him from asking her out: Bianca is forbidden to date until her older sister Kat does too – and the fiery feminist Kat’s got no plans to do so. In an attempt to solve his problem, Cameron singles out the only man in school who could possibly be a match for Kat: the school’s mysterious bad boy.
Thursday, 02 May 2024
Big fun for big films. Come on down for drink specials, giveaways and more with Hackney Picturehouse's sizzling spring of cinematic soirees. A tennis coach helps her husband transform from a mediocre player to a champion. To end a recent losing streak, they enter at the lowest level of a tournament and find themselves facing off against a once-promising and now burnt-out former friend who used to date the wife.
Thursday, 09 May 2024
Big fun for big films. Come on down for drink specials, giveaways and more with Hackney Picturehouse's sizzling spring of cinematic soirees. From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family.
Friday, 03 May 2024
Etero, a 48-year-old woman living in a small village in Georgia, never wanted a husband. She cherishes her freedom as much as her cakes. But her choice to live alone is the cause of much gossip among her fellow villagers. Unexpectedly, she finds herself passionately falling for a man, and is suddenly faced with the decision to pursue a relationship or continue a life of independence. Etero must grapple with her feelings and decide how to find her own path to happiness.
Tuesday, 18 June 2024
In 1930s Marseille, France, gangster Siffredi (Alain Delon) wants to locate his old girlfriend when he gets out of jail. But Siffredi's old flame is with another gangster, Capella (Jean-Paul Belmondo), and a fight ensues. After cooling off, the two men decide to become partners, and embark on a slow but steady quest to control the criminal underworld. They start with fixing fights and horse races but eventually move into more dangerous territory that puts their lives at stake.
Wednesday, 10 January 2024
An evening of FREE stand-up comedy every second Monday of the month! Each month will be hosted and curated by DeeVoeNay, who will bring you the best rotation of up-coming comedy, right here in the heart of Brixton. Join us for a safe place to laugh and mingle with amazing comics from all over.
Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Vanessa the Dragon, owner of the rainbow lighthouse, helps out her neighbours with their everyday dilemmas. She helps different people from one of the nine households on Circle Square island. Babysitter Tommy the drum is babysitting Caylee Ruffle. But calming people down isn't his speciality! I Love You Dub comes to visit the island. She has something important to tell Keys, but wants to find the best way to say it. Silent Dragon Vanessa is doing a sponsored silence, but really needs to tell her friends something important. Shopkeepers Gwen Dillydally uses magic to run the island's shop, but soon the products are all magically floating away! Sports Day Douglas Pine wants to win a race at the wizards' magic sports day, but he won't listen to any advice.
Thursday, 14 March 2024
Enjoy two classic episodes of Comic Strip, screened in full, followed by a Q&A with the stars. BAD NEWS A spoof documentary about a hapless rock band BAD NEWS. who acrimoniously break up at their first gig , but then unexpectedly get signed by a record company and play at the Monsters of Rock festival along with Motörhead and Ozzy Osborne Starring I Rik Mayall Nigel Planer, Ade Edmondson and Peter Richardson Churchill: The Hollywood Years Christian Slater stars as the musclebound action man Winston Churchill in this Hollywood retelling of history . He not only wins the war but also the heart of a future Queen . Also starring Harry Enfield as King George plus Lesley Phillips Rik Mayall and Anthony Sher Q&A Guests: Hosted by Justin Johnson (BFI) with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guests Harry Enfield
Sunday, 09 June 2024
Enjoy two classic episodes of Comic Strip, screened in full, followed by a Q&A with the stars. Gregory: Diary of a Nutcase Gregory (Ade Edmondson) having watched Silence of the Lambs fifty times is building his own torture chamber.. Luckily for his intended victims, Gregory accidentally falls into his escape proof hell hole. Also starring Nigel Planer and Keith Allen. The Hunt for Tony Blair In 60s style black and white, Prime Minister Tony Blair (Stephen Mangan) goes on the run to prove his innocence. With the net closing in he hides out with another famous Prime Minister, Margret Thatcher (Jennifer Saunders). Also starring Robbie Coltrane, Harry Enfield, Rik Mayall and Nigel Planer it was nominated for BAFTA and British Comedy awards. Q&A Guests: Hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guests Stephen Mangan and Nigel Planer.
Saturday, 06 April 2024
Enjoy two classic episodes of Comic Strip, screened in full, followed by a Q&A with the stars. The Strike In this award winning Comic Strip film truth takes a back seat as the team spoof a Hollywood treatment of the 1980s Miner’s strike with Al Pacino ( Peter Richardson ) as the union leader Arthur Scargill who wins the day with a rear jerking performance. Also starring Alexei Sayle ,Rik Mayall, Jennifer Saunders ,Dawn French and Robbie Coltrane . BAD NEWS A spoof documentary about a hapless rock band BAD NEWS. who acrimoniously break up at their first gig , but then unexpectedly get signed by a record company and play at the Monsters of Rock festival along with Motörhead and Ozzy Osborne Starring I Rik Mayall Nigel Planer, Ade Edmondson and Peter Richardson Q&A Guests: April 6, Harbour Lights: Hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Nigel Planer April 7, Fulham Road: Hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Nigel Planer May 12, Hackney: Hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Alexei Sayle June 15, Brighton: Hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Nigel Planer
Saturday, 18 May 2024
Enjoy two classic episodes of Comic Strip, screened in full, followed by a Q&A with the stars. Detectives on the Edge TV detectives from three decades come together to solve a murder where the only clue is a platform boot Starring Jim Broadbent as ‘ Shouting George ‘ from the Sweeney , plus Jim Carter, Keith Allen Peter Richardson and Phil Cornwell Gino: Full Story and Pics Gino, (Keith Allen) a fugitive on the run, keeps bumping into people who seem to be in worse trouble than he is. Co-starring Robbie Coltrane, Jennifer Saunders, Rik Mayall and Dawn French Q&A Guests: Hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Keith Allen
Sunday, 19 May 2024
Enjoy two classic episodes of Comic Strip, screened in full, followed by a Q&A with the stars. Detectives on the Edge TV detectives from three decades come together to solve a murder where the only clue is a platform boot. Starring Jim Broadbent as ‘Shouting George‘ from the Sweeney , plus Jim Carter, Keith Allen, Peter Richardson and Phil Cornwell The Crying Game A top premiership footballer Roy Brush (Keith Allen) is secretly gay and scared of facing the predictable chanting from the terraces. But a tabloid newspaper finds out and Roy is forced to brave his fans. Also starring Anthony Sher and Peter Richardson as the tabloid hacks looking for a splash. Q&A Guests: Hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Keith Allen
Sunday, 21 April 2024
Enjoy two classic episodes of Comic Strip, screened in full, followed by a Q&A with the stars. The Hunt for Tony Blair In 60s style black and white, Prime Minister Tony Blair (Stephen Mangan) goes on the run to prove his innocence. With the net closing in he hides out with another famous Prime Minister, Margret Thatcher (Jennifer Saunders). Also starring Robbie Coltrane, Harry Enfield, Rik Mayall and Nigel Planer it was nominated for BAFTA and British Comedy awards. Bad News A spoof documentary about a hapless rock band BAD NEWS. who acrimoniously break up at their first gig , but then unexpectedly get signed by a record company and play at the Monsters of Rock festival along with Motörhead and Ozzy Osborne Starring I Rik Mayall Nigel Planer, Ade Edmondson and Peter Richardson Q&A Guests: April 21, Oxford: Hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Nigel Planer June 8, Cambridge: Hosted by Justin Johnathan (BFI) with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Stephen Mangan
Saturday, 20 April 2024
Enjoy two classic episodes of Comic Strip, screened in full, followed by a Q&A with the stars. The Hunt for Tony Blair In 60s style black and white, Prime Minister Tony Blair (Stephen Mangan) goes on the run to prove his innocence. With the net closing in he hides out with another famous Prime Minister, Margret Thatcher (Jennifer Saunders). Also starring Robbie Coltrane, Harry Enfield, Rik Mayall and Nigel Planer it was nominated for BAFTA and British Comedy awards. Four Men in a Plane Four unsavoury businessmen attending a conference in North Africa decide to skip a 14 hour coach ride and hire a small plane with disastrous results. Stranded in the desert, they attempt to drive the plane back to civilisation Starring Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Ade Edmondson and Peter Richardson Q&A Guests: Crouch End: Hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Nigel Planer
Saturday, 11 May 2024
Enjoy two classic episodes of Comic Strip, screened in full, followed by a Q&A with the stars. Red Nose of Courage John Major rises above his humble beginnings as a mediocre clown in a circus family when he sets out to pursue his dream of becoming a Tory bureaucrat and forges a career in the political circus. Redtop A satire on the recent phone hacking scandal. Set in the 1970s Watergate era, it stars Maxine Peake as Rebekah Brooks , Co-starring Johnny Vegas, Harry Enfield, Nigel Planer and Alexei Sayle Q&A Guests: hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Alexei Sayle
Tuesday, 09 April 2024
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is an exciting animated series, starring 4-year-old Daniel Tiger and his best friends, who invite young viewers to come along on delightful musical adventures as they explore the vibrant Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Episodes shown will be: Something Special for Dad I Love You, Mom A Trip to the Crayon Factory
Thursday, 10 July 2008
Dementia Friendly Screenings are open to all, but aim to make cinema more accessible to local dementia communities by providing an fun, friendly and inclusive experience for people living with dementia. The lights are left on low, there are no adverts or trailers and the audience is allowed to move around – or sing along to any musical numbers! – should they wish to. Find out more about our Dementia-Friendly Screenings here. The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular 1970s group ABBA.
Friday, 01 June 1990
Dementia Friendly Screenings are open to all, but aim to make cinema more accessible to local dementia communities by providing an fun, friendly and inclusive experience for people living with dementia. The lights are left on low, there are no adverts or trailers and the audience is allowed to move around – or sing along to any musical numbers! – should they wish to. Find out more about our Dementia-Friendly Screenings here. When successful corporate mogul Edward Lewis meets independent and carefree Vivian Ward, their two lives are worlds apart. But Vivian's energetic spirit challenges Edward's no-nonsense, business-minded approach to life, sparking an immediate attraction. He teaches her about the finer things in life; she teaches him that love could be the best investment he ever made.
Friday, 26 April 2024
We are happy for you to bring your dog along to this special dog-friendly screening (you're welcome without a dog too). Before the screening there are a few things to consider: If you attend this screening with a dog, you'll be issued with a fleece blanket to cover the seat used by the dog or to use as a rug if the dog sits on the floor. During the screenings, we will provide bowls of water around the screen. We will leave lighting levels a little higher than usual during the screening and lower the volume of the soundtrack. Please be aware that we reduce capacity when offering ‘dog-friendly’ screenings, so there may be fewer tickets than usual. We limit dogs to: one dog to one adult. For further information, see dog-friendly screening policy in our cinema. A tennis coach helps her husband transform from a mediocre player to a champion. To end a recent losing streak, they enter at the lowest level of a tournament and find themselves facing off against a once-promising and now burnt-out former friend who used to date the wife.
Friday, 03 May 2024
We are happy for you to bring your dog along to this special dog-friendly screening (you're welcome without a dog too). Before the screening there are a few things to consider: If you attend this screening with a dog, you'll be issued with a fleece blanket to cover the seat used by the dog or to use as a rug if the dog sits on the floor. During the screenings, we will provide bowls of water around the screen. We will leave lighting levels a little higher than usual during the screening and lower the volume of the soundtrack. Please be aware that we reduce capacity when offering ‘dog-friendly’ screenings, so there may be fewer tickets than usual. We limit dogs to: one dog to one adult. For further information, see dog-friendly screening policy in our cinema. From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family. Please note that Love Lies Bleeding contains loud noises, including gunshots, that may startle some dogs. If in doubt, visit picturehouses.com/dog-friendly to find another film that’s right for you and your dog.
Sunday, 12 May 2024
One of two screenings celebrating the work of Douglas Eadie and Mike Alexander, this special event will showcase Pelicula Films celebrated (and newly-digitized) DOWN HOME films, in which Aly Bain explores connections past and present between Scottish fiddling traditions across the United States. The screening will be introduced by a mini-concert from Aly Bain.
Wednesday, 11 March 2020
9pm - Midnight. Free entry. Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.
Saturday, 11 May 2024
The prestigious annual Duke of York’s Eurovision Song Contest Party returns so get ready to don your dancing shoes and to dance those socks off to the finest and trashiest music the continent can provide… Expect the usual thrills, goody bags, fancy dress prizes and general raucousness from the one and only way to enjoy Eurovision in Brighton - live from Malmö On the evening, we'll once again be joined by the wonderful, local charity Sussex Beacon who will be fundraising to support and care for people living with HIV in Sussex. For further information, please visit www.sussexbeacon.org.uk.
Saturday, 11 May 2024
Featuring a newly composed score from visionary Scottish musicians Luke Sutherland (Long Fin Killie, Bows, Rev Magnetic) and Semay Lu, EARTH is one of the most visually-striking films in the history of cinema: the celebrated Ukrainian filmmaker Alexander Dovzhenko's ultimate paean to nature and the land; to those who toil on it and whose lives are inextricably bound up with it.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023
Scotland’s most popular filmmaking event is back! Join us for three screenings of short films made over the weekend of 19 th -21 st May. Meet the filmmakers, vote for your favourites and enjoy the movie mayhem. Each screening is followed by a Q & A with the filmmakers. Different films each screening, so why not join us for all three! All Screenings are Wheelchair Accessible and will be BSL Interpreted.
Thursday, 18 April 2024
Chasing The Sun is the new film from 2x BAFTA-winning director Michael B.Clifford. In 1973 a professor in a little known American university set out to discover the most energy efficient creature on earth: turns out, it’s a human being on a bicycle! The experiment has since entered into legend and is now more relevant than ever before. We explore extraordinary personal stories of ordinary cyclists chasing the sun, revealing the power of the humble bicycle to transform lives and help save the planet. The film features contributions from broadcaster and ITV’s voice of the Tour de France Ned Boulting, author and blogger Jools Walker, Turner Prize-winning artist Sir Richard Long and 4x Mountain Bike World Champion Tracy Moseley. ‘'Inspiring and joyful, a love letter to the humble bicycle and all who ride one.” James Spender, Cyclist Magazine “Inspiring and very enjoyable! A pinch of astrophysics with a host of endearing characters.” Jeremy Vine, broadcaster and cycling champion Green Screen is a community-led space to discuss environmental issues raised in the films we show. Everyone is welcome to continue the conversation after the film in your cinema's meeting space – enjoy a free tea or filter coffee when you bring a keep cup!
Thursday, 14 March 2024
The 48 Hour Film Project and Screen Education Edinburgh present an evening of short films showcasing the best in local filmmaking talent. The films are: Making Mountains - Sammi Duong Da - Weefilms His Last Words - Beyond Studios Shadows - Olga Niekrasova Moss Dragons - Georgia Tato One Flew Over the Coconut - Tree Bench Films Revival / Unnatural Causes - Heehonks Safe Home - Smashing Pictures The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and networking after. All films are captioned and BSL interpreted.
Friday, 07 June 2024
Welcome to the monthly London PAFF screenings hosted by Ne Kunda Nlaba. We are delighted to welcome the the film's director Maky Madiba Sylla for a live Q&A following this screening. EL MAESTRO LABA SOSSEH 1h10m / Senegal The story of the greatest Afro-Cuban music singer in Africa. Laba Sosseh was born in the Gambia in 1943 and spent most of his time in Senegal. This film traces the journey of this atypical artist who has had success wherever he has gone. From New York via Abidjan and Dakar, return to the career of an artist who will have marked his time.
Tuesday, 04 June 2024
The National Gallery of London is one of the world’s greatest art galleries. It is full of masterpieces, an endless resource of history, an endless source of stories. But whose stories are told? Which art has the most impact and on whom? The power of great art lies in its ability to communicate with anyone, no matter their art historical knowledge, their background, their beliefs. This film gives voice to those who work at the gallery – from cleaner to curator, security guard to director – who identify the one artwork that means the most to them and why. An assortment of people from all walks of life who have a strong connection to the gallery make surprising choices of both well-known and lesser-known artworks. Finally, some well-known celebrities explain what they head for when they visit the gallery. These stories are used as a lens through which to explore the 200-year history of the National Gallery and what the future may hold for this spectacular space. Everyone in this film has a special connection to the National Gallery, making for some heart-warming, moving and surprising stories. Beloved celebrities, devoted staff members and world class experts come together to paint a unique portrait of this iconic British institution for its 200th birthday.
Tuesday, 09 April 2024
Blade Runner: The Final Cut Blade Runner returns in Ridley Scott's definitive Final Cut, including extended scenes and never-before-seen special effects. In a future of high-tech possibility soured by urban and social decay, Rick Deckard hunts for fugitive, murderous replicants - and is drawn to a mystery woman whose secrets may undermine his soul. Blade Runner 2049 Set thirty years after the iconic first film, new blade runner K (Ryan Gosling) unearths a long-buried secret with the potential to plunge what’s left of society into chaos. K’s discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former LAPD blade runner who’s been missing for decades. Includes a 15 minute nterval between the films
Friday, 03 May 2024
The Coen brothers' unique visual style and quirky sense of humour are superbly put to work in this blackly comic kidnap drama. In a cold and snowy Minnesota in 1987, debt-ridden car salesman Jerry (Macy) hires two thugs to kidnap his wife and collect a ransom from her rich father. When the hapless pair shoot a state trooper and two innocent bystanders, the local Police Chief's (McDormand in an Oscar-winning role) leads keep coming back to the suspicious-looking Jerry. Creating an array of intriguing characters, the Coens' script is a triumph of understated humour that earned them an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Friday, 26 April 2024
Illustrated upon the progress of his latest Broadway play, a former popular actor's struggle to cope with his current life as a wasted actor is shown.
Friday, 26 April 2024
Etero, a 48-year-old woman living in a small village in Georgia, never wanted a husband. She cherishes her freedom as much as her cakes. But her choice to live alone is the cause of much gossip among her fellow villagers. Unexpectedly, she finds herself passionately falling for a man, and is suddenly faced with the decision to pursue a relationship or continue a life of independence. Etero must grapple with her feelings and decide how to find her own path to happiness. FILM CLUB films are £1 for members and £8 General Admission. More info at picturehouses.com/filmclub
Friday, 10 May 2024
This first effort from acclaimed writer/director Peter Weir is set in the secluded rural town of Paris, Australia, where the chief source of income is provided by the orchestration of automobile accidents -- which frequently claim the lives of passing tourists, though those who survive are usually subjected to bizarre brain experiments by a loony local surgeon. One such unfortunate survivor is young Arthur, who remains in Paris after his recovery to work in the hospital, unaware (at first) of the circumstances which brought him there. FILM CLUB films are £1 for members and £8 General Admission. More info at https://www.picturehouses.com/filmclub
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
An 11-year-old girl who is carefree until she starts to experience horrifying physical changes to her body. FILM CLUB films are £1 for members and £8 General Admission. More info at picturehouses.com/filmclub
Thursday, 07 March 2024
Introducing "Filmmaking for Absolute Beginners" with John Harrigan! Date: Sunday 9th June Time: 10.30am-4.30pm Cost: £45 or £40 for Members Have you ever dreamed of making your own movie but didn't know where to start? Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop led by acclaimed filmmaker John Harrigan, tailored specifically for those with no prior experience in filmmaking. In this workshop, we'll take you through every step of the filmmaking process, breaking it down into easy-to-understand concepts. From crafting your first screenplay to bringing it to life on screen, we've got you covered. John Harrigan is a multi award-winning screenwriter, director, and producer. John is a BAFTA Connect member and script readers at the BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Competition. With over 13 years of working independently from studios, he's honed his craft and is excited to share his knowledge with aspiring filmmakers like you. Throughout the workshop, John will share insider tips and tricks learned from his extensive experience. You'll learn how to write captivating scripts, work with actors and crew, and even explore options for your finished film. But it's not just about the technical aspects – John believes in the power of storytelling and the importance of tapping into your own creativity. You'll discover how to use your strengths to create compelling narratives and how to utilise location and landscape to enhance your storytelling. No fancy equipment or previous knowledge required – just bring your enthusiasm and creativity! Whether you're a complete novice or just starting to dip your toes into the world of filmmaking, this workshop is the perfect place to begin your filmmaking journey. Join us and discover the exciting possibilities of storytelling through film. Don't let your lack of experience hold you back – sign up now for "Filmmaking for Absolute Beginners" with John Harrigan. Visit Harrigan.co for more information on John’s work.
Saturday, 28 October 2023
Free Party: A Folk History is an independently made, feature documentary following the birth of the free party movement in the late 80s and early 90s and the impact it's had on our present times. The film follows the inception of the movement, a meeting between ravers and the new age travellers during Thatcher's last days in power, and the explosive years that followed, leading up the infamous Castlemorton free festival in 1992 - the largest ever illegal rave, which provoked the drastic change of the laws of trespass with the notorious introduction of the Criminal Justice Act in 1994.
Saturday, 27 April 2024
All they wanted was the freedom to party. The State saw them as the enemy within. This DIY indie film follows the birth of the UK’s free party movement in the late 80s and early 90s and the social, political and cultural impact it's had on our present times. For Conservatives, the movement's DIY, anti-consumerist lifestyle, prophetic environmental concerns, radical direct-action, anti-road protest and animal welfare ethos threatened the foundations of the State. The film explores the inception of the movement, a meeting between urban ravers and the new age travellers during Thatcher's last days in power, and the explosive years that followed, leading up the infamous Castlemorton free festival in 1992 - the largest ever illegal rave, which provoked the drastic change of the laws of trespass with the notorious introduction of the Criminal Justice Act in 1994. Eschewing tired formulaic filmmaking styles and tokenistic big name DJ sound-bites, this exhilarating modern day folktale is told exclusively by those who were in the thick of it and features interviews with members of Spiral Tribe, DIY Sound system, Bedlam and many others.
Wednesday, 08 May 2024
UCFC X ATW Present Global Stage on Screen Produced by Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre Producer: Huiqing Zhang Artistic Director: Rongjun Yu Playwright: Sophocles [Ancient Greece] | Script Translation: Luo Tong Director: Michail Marmarinos [Greek] Language: Mandarin with English Subtitles Cast: Yilin Fan, Chentao Li, Shan Chen, Duo Mai, Yicheng Wang, Qi Zhang, Tingchao Zhou, Kun Si, Mei You, Yichen Liu, Jing Zhang, Shan Zhang, Qi Liu Live Sheng Performance: Zifan Dai Live Double-barrelled Flute Performance: Qicheng Cai To stage lovers, this is not an unfamiliar story, but have you seen an Asian interpretation of this Greek classic? Alexander the Great did go that far for his diplomacy. Electra is a classic play by Sophocles, one of the three great tragic poets of ancient Greece. Agamemnon returned from Troy in triumph, but was murdered by his wife, Clytemnestra, and her adulterer, Ecclesiastes. Fearing for the fate of her brother Orestes, her eldest daughter Electra secretly sent him to Chrysa in the region of Phocis. Eight years later, Electra is reunited with Orestes, who has returned to his homeland, and an epic of revenge is unleashed. Electra is part of a new series, Global Stage on Screen™, brought to you by NGO UK-China Film Collab and All The Way.
Monday, 20 May 2024
UCFC X ATW Present Global Stage on Screen Production: National Ballet of China Director: Ying Feng Producer: Ying Feng Choreography by Marius Petipa/Sir Anton Dolin (Based on the Jean Coralli/ Jules Perrot version) Music: Adolphe Adam Giselle: Yunting Qiu Albrecht: Sicong Wu Giselle is an all-time favourite for ballet fans, but have you seen an Eastern interpretation of this Western classic? In 1960, the National Ballet of China staged its first performance of this Romantic classic, which has since been regarded as one of three founding repertoires for the group. For the first time on screens in the UK and worldwide, this will be a rare chance for you to have a global experience of ballet, to share a mutual passion. After all these years, Giselle is still being performed by the national group to date to millions of audiences within the country and internationally. Giselle, a young and innocent peasant girl falls in love with Albrecht, a Duke who hides his royal identity from her. When Giselle discovers she has been deceived, she is driven to madness, and dies of a broken heart. The story remains. Giselle is part of a new series, Global Stage on Screen™, brought to you by NGO UK-China Film Collab and All The Way.
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
UCFC X ATW Present Global Stage on Screen Produced by: Hong Kong Repertory Theatre Playwright: Poon Wai Sum Director: Poon Wai Sum Cast: Lee Chun Chow Language: Cantonese with English Subtitles "Our entire generation is trapped by fate. We all share a troubled past..." The story begins with Wu Song fighting a tiger in Jingyang Pass. After joining the heroes in Liang Mountain, he is crestfallen, recognising that life in the barren hills is monotonous and uninspiring. While leader Song Jiang bides his time waiting for the Emperor's pardon, Li Kui (aka "Black Tornado") rushes to the capital ready to kill. Whether by coincidence or thanks to destiny, Wu Song now has a mission: leading the team to bring Li back to the fold. Will they succeed? This screen verson of The Diary of Song was taken from its 2017 premiere at the Hong Kong City Hall. This production won both the Best Original Script and Outstanding Production of the year at the 27th Hong Kong Drama Awards. The Diary of Song is part of a new series, Global Stage on Screen™, brought to you by NGO UK-China Film Collab and All The Way.
Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Picturehouse Green Screen is proud to present Six Inches of Soil, touring our sites with a live panel conversation following the film. Six Inches of Soil is the inspiring story of young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system, transforming the way they produce food – to heal the soil, improve our health, and provide for local communities. Green Screen is a community-led space to discuss environmental issues raised in the films we show. Everyone is welcome to continue the conversation after the film in your cinema's meeting space – enjoy a free tea or filter coffee when you bring a keep cup! Special guests will be confirmed by your local cinema, so stay tuned for updates via Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Launching on Tues 19th March with a red carpet, gala event at Cambridge Arts, the tour will visit Crouch End (London), Norwich, Brighton, Bath, Liverpool, Henley, Exeter, Chester, Oxford, Edinburgh, York & Ealing (London).
Thursday, 18 April 2024
Chasing The Sun is the new film from 2x BAFTA-winning director Michael B.Clifford. In 1973 a professor in a little known American university set out to discover the most energy efficient creature on earth: turns out, it’s a human being on a bicycle! The experiment has since entered into legend and is now more relevant than ever before. We explore extraordinary personal stories of ordinary cyclists chasing the sun, revealing the power of the humble bicycle to transform lives and help save the planet. The film features contributions from broadcaster and ITV’s voice of the Tour de France Ned Boulting, author and blogger Jools Walker, Turner Prize-winning artist Sir Richard Long and 4x Mountain Bike World Champion Tracy Moseley. ‘'Inspiring and joyful, a love letter to the humble bicycle and all who ride one.” James Spender, Cyclist Magazine “Inspiring and very enjoyable! A pinch of astrophysics with a host of endearing characters.” Jeremy Vine, broadcaster and cycling champion Green Screen is a community-led space to discuss environmental issues raised in the films we show. Everyone is welcome to continue the conversation after the film in your cinema's meeting space – enjoy a free tea or filter coffee when you bring a keep cup!
Wednesday, 17 April 2024
One woman’s quest to help save Thailand’s iconic and once-sacred elephants. A classic fable of good versus evil, David against Goliath and a timely exposé; we follow Lek Chailert, a tribal Thai woman, as she struggles to rescue abused elephants from the horrifically cruel but secretive and deceptive Thai tourist industry and give them a life free from cruelty and exploitation. Whilst she is globally renowned within the conservation world, the odds are all stacked against her as big business, political corruption, and a ‘mafia’ of traders and traffickers are ranged against her. But as the world hurtles into a global pandemic, Lek cleverly identifies this time of uncertainty and fear as an opportunity to out-manoeuvre her enemies and turn the tables. The incredible Lek is touring with her film across Picturehouse and will be on the panel at each screening. Green Screen is a community-led space to discuss environmental issues raised in the films we show. Everyone is welcome to continue the conversation after the film in your cinema's meeting space – enjoy a free tea or filter coffee when you bring a keep cup!
Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Picturehouse Green Screen is proud to present Six Inches of Soil. Six Inches of Soil is the inspiring story of young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system, transforming the way they produce food – to heal the soil, improve our health, and provide for local communities.
Sunday, 18 February 2024
The Happy Man Tree documentary (75mins) charts the highs and lows of the campaign to save one 150 year old London Plane tree in Haringey from developers.
Sunday, 28 July 2024
“You're not my class, Canton, and you never will be. You'd have to die first and be born again.” Welcome to Harbour Highlights, a series of cult and classic hits, handpicked by the staff of Harbour Lights. For this choice, we’re paying tribute to David, one of our most loyal customers from the very beginning who we recently lost, with a rare screening of Michael Cimino’s Heaven’s Gate. Focusing on a war between land barons and European immigrants in 1890s America and featuring a cast that includes Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, John Hurt, Jeff Bridges and Isabelle Huppert, Heaven’s Gate is a true cinema epic and a passion project for Cimino following his success with 1978’s The Deer Hunter. However, a spiralling production, bad press and a hacked-down 148-minute version saw it receive scathing reactions upon its original release in 1981 and become such a notorious bomb that some see it as a point where the time of auteur-driven cinema was replaced by a more studio-driven era. Reedited to its full 217-minute version, the film has been critically reassessed over the years and now stands as a true American classic with BBC Culture ranking it as one of the 100th greatest American films of all time in 2015. An incredibly passionate and knowledgeable film fan, David would happily talk to the staff of Harbour Lights about his love of cinema, with this film often coming up as one he’d like to see as it was intended on the big screen. We can’t think of a better tribute to his memory than to share one of his favourite films for others to discover.
Friday, 11 September 2020
“How you fall doesn’t matter. It’s how you land!” Welcome to Harbour Highlights, a series of cult and classic favourites, handpicked by the staff of Harbour Lights. This month, Finn takes us to Chanteloup-les-Vignes to revisit Mathieu Kassovitz’s iconic French thriller La Haine. Winner of the Best Director trophy at the Cannes Film Festival, La Haine proved to be a break-out hit and helped propel star Vincent Cassel to international recognition. Following three friends from a disadvantaged neighbourhood near Paris across a day and a night, the film was inspired by the deaths of protestors at the hands of the French police force and was praised for its uncompromising and raw look at the social and economic divisions across France in the 90s. A regular inclusion in discussions on the best of world cinema, La Haine remains as powerful and captivating nearly 30 years later.
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
“Love is a many splendored thing. Love lifts us up where we belong. All you need is love!” Welcome to Harbour Highlights, a series of cult and classic favourites, handpicked by the staff of Harbour Lights. This July, Emily takes us to Paris, 1899 has chosen to take us to Paris, 1899 for Moulin Rouge! Why? Because she can can can! The third part of Luhrmann’s Red Curtain trilogy – following Strictly Ballroom and Romeo + Juliet – Luhrmann’s giddy 2001 musical masterpiece is a kinetic whirlwind of cinema. Set in the world of bohemians, dukes and courtesans. Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman star as a pair of lovers who hide their forbidden passion behind the scenes of the titular venue where there’s only one rule: never fall in love. Using every cinematic trick in his bag, Luhrmann stages the sexy, witty, and romantic story in an appropriately opulent and theatrical style, combining whipcrack editing, exquisite production design and, of course, an incredible soundtrack mixing together decades of iconic hits in fascinating ways. The result is a stunning, sometimes overwhelming cinema experience of truth, freedom, beauty and, above all, love that is absolutely made for the big screen.
Saturday, 06 July 2024
“This is about more than fart jokes! This is about freedom of speech. About censorship, and... stuff.” Welcome to Harbour Highlights, a series of cult and classic favourites, handpicked by the staff of Harbour Lights. For July, Stephen goes on down to South Park to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their very sweary, very smart and very funny big screen debut, Bigger, Longer & Uncut. Released in 1999, less than two years after the South Park TV show began, Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s movie spin-off was initially seen as an attempt to cash in on a current fad (the show is still going strong a quarter of a century later). But critics were surprised that what emerged was a smart and knowing satire, using all the outrageous humour of the show to take aim at the nature of censorship and parental responsibility, with the film’s reputation only growing over time into a genuine comedy classic, a well as a surprisingly great musical (Stephen Sondheim called the film his favourite modern musical), prefacing the pair’s work on The Book of Mormon. Silly, lewd, controversial, scatological, sweary but mostly very, very funny, South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut is the best kind of satire: one that sharply skewers its targets - religion, war, Windows 98 - but never at the expense of the joke. Especially if the joke involves vomit, flatulence or Satan crooning a yearnful ballad about acceptance.
Wednesday, 19 June 2024
“Long live the new flesh!” Welcome to Harbour Highlights, a series of cult and classic favourites, handpicked by the staff of Harbour Lights. This month, Chloe breaks through underground broadcast signals and finds David Cronenberg’s Videodrome. The first American studio film from Cronenberg, the psychosexual body horror announced his style to the masses – although it flopped on its original release. Starring James Woods as the manager of a small TV station, the film follows his character as he discovers a hidden transmission of real-life violence and death. His efforts to find the source involve a sadomasochistic radio host (Blondie’s Debbie Harry), disturbing hallucinations, VCR transplants and the weaponisation of television against the masses. Coming off the success of his Canadian horror Scanners, Cronenberg turned down the chance to direct Return of the Jedi to make Videodrome and, regardless of the difference in commercial success at the time, the decision helped forge his career into being one of the most unique voices in contemporary cinema. Exploring the nature of sex and violence in the media, with all the subversive and surreal imagery you’d expect from a Cronenberg film – including the iconic, undulating lips TV – Videodrome has become a true cult classic.
Friday, 28 June 2024
Regular girl, Veronica (Winona Ryder), tries to survive the social jungle of high school by sticking with the three most popular girls at school who are all called Heather. As she meets a sociopath named JD (Christian Slater), her life spirals into a continuous cycle of hate and unintentional murder, as she exacts revenge on her enemies, AKA her best friends. Dark, cynical and subversive, this cult classic gently applied a chainsaw to the conventions of the high school movie -- changing the game for teen comedies to follow.
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Help I Sexted My Boss is hitting the big screen! William Hanson and Jordan North present their hit comedy podcast, broadcast live into cinemas from the London Palladium. William's a posh etiquette expert and Jordan's an expert in all things common, and in this brand new show their worlds collide as they help listeners navigate the challenges of modern life. Sexted has entertained listeners around the world, amassing more than 50 million listens over six years of episodes. The podcast has also been watched millions of times online, with William and Jordan regular faces on Instagram and TikTok feeds. Join the boys for an evening full of laugh-out-loud stories and smile-raising moments. Expect the unexpected, as audiences everywhere get involved with the on-stage action and share their outrageous problems and dilemmas!
Sunday, 05 May 2024
Presented by the University of Southampton and the Hong Kong Film Festival From Boat People to Our Time Will Come, from family struggles to anti Japanese history, Venice Career Golden Lion-winning auteur Ann Hui finally films a topic she holds most dear – poetry. Through her personal encounters with some of Hong Kong’s most notable poets, including Yam Gong, Wai Yuen, Chan Chi Tak, Deng Ah Lam, York Ma, Xi Xi and Leung Ping Kwan. Hui shows the topography of contemporary poetry on and of the city. Two poles of reality, the unrestrained Huang Can-ran and the cosmopolitan Liu Wai-tong, are juxtaposed to reveal two distinctively different personalities, ideals, and ways of life. Seeing the late Xi Xi recite her own poem about the old Kai Tak Airport is a deeply heart-warming moment.
Saturday, 04 May 2024
Presented by the University of Southampton and the Hong Kong Film Festival 'Perhaps all our likings come later in life. All our affections come from a piece of childhood memory.' Yuen moves to Hong Kong with her mother from Hunan at the age of 8 to reunite with her father. Everything in the city is dazzling and new to her. However, the family face poverty and a cultural barrier. Worse still, the father has a drug habit and has a difficult relationship with the family. This certainly is not the dream home Yuen has been looking forward to. All she wants is that her younger sister could reunite with them as soon as possible. Out of fear, the sisters try to appease their father in their younger years. As soon as they reach adolescence, they start to resist and escape from him. However, even after they grow up and move away from him, Yuen realizes all the people she loves and treasures resemble her father in her childhood memories.
Friday, 03 May 2024
Presented by the University of Southampton and the Hong Kong Film Festival. Before The Summer Snow 《夏雪將至》directed by Andy Law (41 mins) In 2019, Ching joined the Hong Kong protests and sought refuge in Taiwan after her brother Long was arrested. In the cold summer of 2024, she returned to Hong Kong to visit her mother and Long who was incarcerated, and proposed the idea of moving to Taiwan to live together. 《夏雪將至》中文介紹 香港僑生鍾晴於2019年參與社會運動時，因弟弟鍾朗被捕後到台灣暫避風頭，繼而定居。2024年夏，在香港持續五年的寒冬中，身懷六甲的鍾晴回到香港，探望年邁獨居的母親以及身在牢獄的鍾朗，並向二人提出一同到台灣生活的打算。 Director info Law Lok Man Andy, a filmmaker from Hong Kong, was born in 1998. In 2022, he was selected for the 14th Golden Horse Film Academy, and his graduation project 'Before The Summer Snow' was nominated for Best Student Narrative Film at the 44th Golden Harvest Awards. 導演簡介 1998年⽣，⾹港⼈，影像⼯作者。畢業於國⽴臺灣藝術⼤學電影學系，主修導演。2022其畢業製作《夏雪將至》入圍第44屆金穗獎最佳學生劇情片，其後入選第14屆金馬電影學院學員，至今持續創作中。 Gone 《念你如昔》 directed by Kam-Hei Chan (28 mins) Joanna's son has been missing for years. Before forgetting him due to dementia, she decides to embark on a final journey to find her son.Taxi driver Peng, who immigrated to Taiwan from Hong Kong in his early years, still cares about his hometown. In the process of assisting Joanna, Peng also got redemption from the melancholy of leaving home. 故事簡介 年近花甲、換上失智症的阿娟以為兒子失蹤已是此生最痛，怎料將要記不起他的面容才是痛徹深髓。這日，她坐上香港司機阿鵬的計程車，踏上最後的尋子旅程。因為香港局勢變動，阿鵬早已決定移民台灣，卻仍心繫家鄉。在協助阿娟的過程中，阿鵬彷彿也從離鄉背井的惆悵中獲得救贖。想念與遺忘之間，可以是一瞬，也可以是一生。當記憶消亡時，我們還能留住什麼？ Director info Horse Film Academy in 2022.Conditioned received the Best Director, Screenplay, and Fresh Wave Award at the 10th HK Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival. This is not the end was awarded the Silver Award in the 26th IFVA Competition. 導演介紹 陳淦熙，北藝大電影所導演組主修，香港演藝學院畢業，2022年入選金馬電影學院。曾執導多部短片，《若男》獲得第十屆香港鮮浪潮國際短片最佳導演、最佳劇本以及鮮浪潮大獎。《三步》獲得第26屆IFVA比賽公開組銀獎、桃園電影節台灣獎入圍、金穗獎入圍。Chan Kam-Hei graduated from HKAPA, completed his MFA at the TNUA, and was selected for the Golden Plain Sailing 《凪》 directed by Sasha Chuk (25 mins) Bai and Hei were brought together by a head-on wave. Out in the tranquil bay, glimmering and vast, they developed a romantic relationship. Yet the tides of the sea draw back and fling up. Soon they realized the currents of the sea could never be always calm, just as life itself is a mix of ups, downs and precariousness. 影片中文簡介 （300字） 來自香港的小白到高雄散心，遇上在台灣打工的日本男孩小黑，兩人的相遇像突如其來的海浪，讓人來不及反應，我們稱之為愛情。二人決定躲在自己的「小世界」裡過理想的生活，然而風平浪靜的水面有天還是被打破了。小黑小白這時才發現，也許大世界並沒有他們想像中那麼大；小世界，也沒有那麼小... Director info Sasha Chuk graduated from The University of Hong Kong (Major in Sociology and Chinese Literature). Her directorial debut The Dropout of Her was shortlisted in the 13th Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival. In 2020, she won the Hong Kong First Feature Film Initiative with Fly Me to the Moon. 導演簡介（100字） 祝紫嫣畢業於香港大學文學院，主修中國文學及社會學。2020年憑作品《但願人長久》贏得香港首部情電影計劃。作品《林同學退學了》於2019年第十三屆香港鮮浪潮短片比賽獲得最佳攝影。 Ka Leung NG and Simon AU (Hong Kong film practitioner) will participate the Q&A
Monday, 11 March 2024
Hollywood Blockbusters Day School Saturday 3 August 10.00-17.00 with a lunch break from 13.00-14.00 £45 or £40 for Members and concessions Tutor: Peter Krämer ([email protected]) Since the 1950s, the word ‘blockbuster’ has been used to refer to Hollywood’s most expensive and most commercially successful movies. It is well known that in recent years these have tended to be Science Fiction and fantasy films, which are often based on bestselling novels or on comic books; many are sequels to previous movies (films based on original scripts, like Avatar [2009], are quite rare at the top of the charts). But what were Hollywood’s biggest productions and biggest hits in the past? How (and why) do blockbusters change over time? Why do some expensive movies fail at the box office (whereas some inexpensive movies can beat all the competition)? Which pleasures and meanings do the successful films offer to their vast audiences? Who are the people and companies making such films? The day school approaches these questions from a range of perspectives, including reflections on our own movie experiences (in the cinema as well as on the small screen), the examination of (US and global) box office charts, and the analysis of particular film sequences. Going back all the way to the late 1930s, we will be dealing with animated features (notably Bambi [1942]), historical epics (notably Titanic [1997]), international adventures and musicals, with taboo-breaking films and disaster movies, and most especially with the impact of Star Wars. In doing so, we will emphasise the centrality of the most primal relationships (between children and parents) and of the most global threats in many of Hollywood's biggest hits. About the tutor: Peter Krämer is a Senior Research Fellow in Cinema & TV in the Leicester Media School at De Montfort University (Leicester). He also is a Senior Fellow in the School of Art, Media and American Studies at the University of East Anglia, and has been involved in adult education for over three decades. He is the author or editor of twelve academic books, including American Graffiti: George Lucas, the New Hollywood and the Baby Boom Generation (Routledge, 2023). He has also written, together with Paul Willetts, a book for children, American Film: An A-Z Guide (Franklin Watts, 2003).
Sunday, 28 April 2024
Wiz’s Weekender (1992) was a film ahead of its time, both in form and content. It engaged with contemporary issues that mainstream media were eager to sensationalise. Consequently, it was branded with an 18 certificate and banned by both the BBC and ITV, never reaching a wider audience. For the past three decades, Weekender has bubbled just below the surface, gaining genuine cult status and influencing a vast network of creators. In the run-up to its thirtieth anniversary filmmakers Tabitha Denholm and Adam Dunlop interviewed people involved in the project. I Am Weekender is built around those conversations.
Wednesday, 08 May 2024
IndieFlicks Monthly Film Festival offers the perfect balance of a social night out, blended with top drawer, festival quality short films from around the world! Our night runs on the second Wednesday of the month at the Arts Picturehouse, Cambridge. You can expect a wonderfully varied selection of short films, of which you vote for your favourite on the night. Have your questions asked by programmed filmmakers or our special guests*, all the while enjoying a selection of food & drinks from the bar. Then to round off, we will share our Director’s Choice, a slightly longer short film, selected by our judging panel. *Depending on availability.
Saturday, 15 June 2024
Showcasing the breadth of cinema, SCOPE brings the biggest and best films to make eyes pop and jaws drop. Once a month we showcase an epic, anything from the shores of Arabia to a distant galaxy, shot in a wide format, so every inch of our biggest screen is filled with filmy goodness. Be overwhelmed by the true power of cinema. In German-occupied France, young Jewish refugee Shosanna Dreyfus (Melanie Laurent) witnesses the slaughter of her family by Colonel Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz). Narrowly escaping with her life, she plots her revenge several years later when a movie premiere is organised at the theatre she now runs – with the promise of every major Nazi officer in attendance. The event also catches the attention of the ‘Basterds’, a group of Jewish-American guerrilla soldiers led by the ruthless Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt), who also decides to seize the opportunity to attack.
Friday, 07 June 2024
Rags to riches, riches to rags - these are the familiar trajectories of films about professional musicians. But in their brilliant 16th feature, the Coen brothers offer their own unique take on the genre. Greenwich Village, 1961. The emerging folk scene has yet to produce a star, although it does not want for talent, notably singer-songwriter Llewyn Davis. But it’s hard to stay positive when your career is flailing, you’ve outstayed your welcome on all your friends’ couches, and you may have got your best mate’s girlfriend pregnant. The folk-scene setting offers rich opportunity for the directors to flex their passion for music, and regular collaborator T-Bone Burnett arranges a soundtrack of traditional and original compositions that gives O BROTHER, WERE ART THOU? a run for its money.
Tuesday, 26 March 2024
Every Wednesday for 4 weeks. Start date: Wednesday 1st May Time: 7- 9pm Cost: £80 or £75 for Members and Concessions What do you need to bring: A pen and something to write your ideas on. Introduction to Screenwriting This is a writing course for anyone who’s interesting in finding out more about writing for the screen, or has some experience but would like to refresh and hone their skills. It will be run over four weeks, with two-hour sessions on Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm, commencing on 1st May 2024. Week One: Idea Generation, Story Structure and Formatting You’ll learn how to expand your idea from a tiny seed to a full-fledged, structured story for film or television. We’ll also discuss the importance of theme and tone, and look at script formatting and how to produce a script to a professional standard. Week Two: Character You’ll already have begun developing your protagonist in Week One, but this session will look in more depth at how to create complex, compelling and original characters and weave their journey into the structure of the story. We’ll continue to explore structure, as it is intrinsically tied to character, and your project idea will be starting to take shape. Week Three: Dialogue This week we’ll look at giving your characters a voice: how to make them sound authentic, not too exposition-heavy, and distinct from each other. A big part of this is subtext, and remembering the ‘show, don’t tell’ maxim. We’ll look at different approaches to dialogue-writing and work through a variety of examples and writing exercises. Week Four: Visuals & Feedback Workshop This session will focus on visual grammar: the tools to enhance your story visually such as mise en scene, flashback, montage, intercutting etc. By this stage you’ll have a clear outline of your project and scenes and/or sequences written: this will be a chance to get constructive feedback on what you’ve got so far, and recommendations for continuing to develop the idea. All sessions will have a strong practical element, so you’ll be writing each week and, as well as the final feedback session, there’ll be the opportunity to discuss work in progress at any stage.
Monday, 06 May 2024
An imaginative work of indigenous science-fiction shot in Edinburgh, ITU NINU is the latest feature from Edinburgh-based Mexican director Itandehui Jansen, and tells the story of two climate migrants who, stuck within a dystopian ‘smart city’, find connection through their shared heritage within Mixtec language. The film will be introduced with Mixtec poetry from the film’s writer and star Armando Bautista Garcia, (alongside Leonel and Lesli, a short film shot in Mexico by Scottish director Paul Gray) and followed by a discussion with the filmmakers hosted by Bella Caledonia’s Mike Small.
Tuesday, 28 May 2024
"Hot from Glasgow Film Festival, Cosmic Cat and Hopscotch Films present a night of film and live comedy with Janey Godley. Kicking off with JANEY, the acclaimed new feature film about Janey's life story and ending with a live stand-up show by Janey Godley in person, the On Screen & On-Stage tour is a one-off chance to see a Scottish comedy icon as she reflects upon life growing up in the harder side of Glasgow, overcoming personal tragedy to become one of Scotland's most celebrated comedians. Supported by Screen Scotland." Janey Godley takes centre stage in John Archer’s engaging and insightful documentary about the fearless and funny comic. Janey found fame for her sweary anti-Trump placards and became a social media sensation as she revoiced First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid briefings. “First I was cancelled, then I got cancer,” Janey notes as she recalls being called out for racist historic tweets, apologising and then trying to rebuild her career before receiving her diagnosis. That didn’t stop her from going on tour and Archer interweaves fly-on-the-wall footage with interviews from people such as Jimmy Carr, Nicola Sturgeon, and Janey's daughter, Ashley, that reveal details of a difficult Glasgow childhood. Supported by Screen Scotland.
Friday, 10 May 2024
Sámi director Katja Gauriloff’s moving, poetic new film tells the story of Iida, an elderly Sámi woman forced to reckon with her past, as she clears out her family's home in preparation for its sale. The first ever to be filmed in the Skolt Sámi dialect (only now spoken by roughly 300 people), Je’vida is a lyrical testament to the bonds of ancestry and the resilience of indigenous peoples The film will be introduced with a special mini-concert from Finnish musicians LAU NAU and Pekko Käppi, who produced the film’s score.
Friday, 03 May 2024
Kendal Mountain Tour 2024: A Night Of Adventure Films Prepare for an unforgettable night of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2024 comes to life! Join us on a journey through the world's most breathtaking landscapes with a selection of award winning films showcasing the year’s most daring feats of courage and tales of human resilience. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or simply someone who appreciates the majesty of nature, this tour promises to ignite your sense of adventure and leave you with a renewed appreciation for the planet we call home. Get ready to be thrilled, inspired and moved at the Kendal Mountain Tour 2024 – where adventure begins at your doorstep… Films: The White Giant Krister Kopala dedicates his season to riding some of the most unforgiving lines on Jiehkkevárri, the highest and arguably most remote mountain in Norway’s Lyngen Alps. 22’ Lando Steezy Leo Smith is a self proclaimed bodge job and helper of people. Forging his own path in the bike industry, Leo is creating space in the sport for everyone. 6’ La Gara Journey into one of the world’s toughest mountain races in the Italian Alps with mountain runner Hillary Gerardi as she pushes herself to the limit, chasing after a dream. 15’ Soup Discover the Sheffield Outdoor Plungers (SOUP) in this uplifting film exploring access rights and the cold water swimming community based in the Peak District. 6’ An Eye For Plants Plant blindness is our tendency to overlook and undervalue the plants around us. The inspirational 97-year old Dr Margaret Bradshaw champions doing the opposite. 4’ Soundscape Using beautiful animation, Soundscape shares the sightless experience of climbing a mountain featuring blind climber Erik Weihenmayer as he ascends a massive alpine rock face deep in the Sierra Nevada. 15’ I Am Because You Are Despite varying levels of experience, a fearless crew of six women venture into the wild and embark on their first mountaineering expedition in the Bugaboos. Together, they redefine the conventional mountaineering narrative, embodying the timeless African philosophy of Ubuntu. 17’ Freya Not your typical family holiday, but this is not your typical family. Climber Leo Houlding, his wife Jess, their two children Freya (9yrs) and Jackson (5yrs) climb Norway’s national mountain via a 2000ft big wall. 4’ Changabang: Return to the Shining Mountain In 1976, British alpinists Peter Boardman & Joe Tasker made the first ascent of the West Wall of Changabang. In 2022, three climbers from the New Zealand Alpine Team tried their luck on this infamous climb. Will they succeed? 20' Going Home To celebrate the adventurous life of her late Uncle Clive, Ashley takes a leap of faith and learns to fly. Can his memory instil Ashley with the courage she needs to reignite her zest for life, and understand his? 9'
Sunday, 10 March 2024
Kendal Mountain Tour 2024: A Night Of Adventure Films + Guest Speaker Prepare for an unforgettable night of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2024 comes to life! Join us on a journey through the world's most breathtaking landscapes with a selection of award winning films showcasing the year’s most daring feats of courage and tales of human resilience. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or simply someone who appreciates the majesty of nature, this tour promises to ignite your sense of adventure and leave you with a renewed appreciation for the planet we call home. The films will be introduced by a member of the Kendal Mountain Presenting team. Alongside the collection of films, will be a talk from an incredible guest speaker - an explorer, activist or adventurer with a unique and inspiring story to share. Get ready to be thrilled, inspired and moved at the Kendal Mountain Tour 2024 – where adventure begins at your doorstep… Films: The White Giant Krister Kopala dedicates his season to riding some of the most unforgiving lines on Jiehkkevárri, the highest and arguably most remote mountain in Norway’s Lyngen Alps. 22’ Lando Steezy Leo Smith is a self proclaimed bodge job and helper of people. Forging his own path in the bike industry, Leo is creating space in the sport for everyone. 6’ La Gara Journey into one of the world’s toughest mountain races in the Italian Alps with mountain runner Hillary Gerardi as she pushes herself to the limit, chasing after a dream. 15’ Soup Discover the Sheffield Outdoor Plungers (SOUP) in this uplifting film exploring access rights and the cold water swimming community based in the Peak District. 6’ An Eye For Plants Plant blindness is our tendency to overlook and undervalue the plants around us. The inspirational 97-year old Dr Margaret Bradshaw champions doing the opposite. 4’ Soundscape Using beautiful animation, Soundscape shares the sightless experience of climbing a mountain featuring blind climber Erik Weihenmayer as he ascends a massive alpine rock face deep in the Sierra Nevada. 15’ I Am Because You Are Despite varying levels of experience, a fearless crew of six women venture into the wild and embark on their first mountaineering expedition in the Bugaboos. Together, they redefine the conventional mountaineering narrative, embodying the timeless African philosophy of Ubuntu. 17’ Freya Not your typical family holiday, but this is not your typical family. Climber Leo Houlding, his wife Jess, their two children Freya (9yrs) and Jackson (5yrs) climb Norway’s national mountain via a 2000ft big wall. 4’ Edinburgh - Jamie Aarons Cambridge - Louis Hall York - Laura Massey-Pugh and Stevie Massey London - Hackney - Tristan Gooley London - Ealing - Ash Bhardwaj London - Brixton - Preet Chandi Liverpool - TBC Norwich - TBC
Sunday, 12 May 2024
A young boy, shipwrecked on a remote island, discovers he's not alone when he encounters an old Japanese soldier who retreated there after World War II. As dangerous invaders appear on the horizon, it becomes clear they must join forces to save their fragile island paradise. This gripping hand-drawn animated tale with its message of working together to protect nature, has never felt more relevant. Written by Frank Cottrell-Boyce from Michael Morpurgo’s beloved 1999 novel, Kensuke’s Kingdom features an impeccable voice cast including Sally Hawkins, Cillian Murphy and Ken Watanabe. Followed by Q&A with Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Michael Morpurgo.
Thursday, 09 May 2024
Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike. “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is directed by Wes Ball (the “Maze Runner” trilogy) and stars Owen Teague (“IT”), Freya Allan (“The Witcher”), Kevin Durand (“Locke & Key”), Peter Macon (“Shameless”), and William H. Macy (“Fargo”). The screenplay is by Josh Friedman (“War of the Worlds”) and Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver (“Avatar: The Way of Water”) and Patrick Aison (“Prey”), based on characters created by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver, and the producers are Wes Ball, Joe Hartwick, Jr. (“The Maze Runner”), Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Jason Reed (“Mulan”), with Peter Chernin (the “Planet of the Apes” trilogy) and Jenno Topping (“Ford v. Ferrari”) serving as executive producers.
Tuesday, 28 May 2024
Emerging from a variety of difficult, complex backgrounds, a collection of teenage girls occupy a residential care home in Geneva. Forced to become a ‘family’ of sorts, the girls find a new sense of community together full of unexpected tensions and intimacies – but an unexpected incident triggers a chain reaction that reveals both the imperfections of the youth protection system, as well as the demons that haunt the girls.
Wednesday, 08 May 2024
Join the London Australian Film Society for the 2nd Annual Screening of Aussie comedy classic, THE CASTLE. When their family home – conveniently located next to an airport runway – is threatened with compulsory acquisition, sweet-natured patriarch Darryl Kerrigan (Michael Caton) leads the fightback, defending his little pocket of suburbia all the way to the High Court. This low budget marvel, from the team behind TV’s Frontline, D-Generation and The Late Show, became an instant cult classic, with large helpings of kitsch Australiana, and a constant stream of hilariously quotable one-liners. For the uninitiated, imagine an Ealing Comedy set in Melbourne’s daggy outer suburbs. This special screening will also include Georgina Haig’s brilliant short film ASHES (2023), starring Michael Caton, and a host of other surprise extras. Australian snacks and sweets will be on sale, and a raffle will be held before the screening. With thanks to Working Dog Productions. “The greatest Australian film of all time.” Matt Neal, ABC Radio “one of those comic treasures…that shows its characters in the full bloom of glorious eccentricity.” Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times “further proof that the Aussies love to make affectionate fun of the tackiest aspects of their culture.” David Ansen, Newsweek
Saturday, 18 May 2024
Showcasing the breadth of cinema, SCOPE brings the biggest and best films to make eyes pop and jaws drop. Once a month we showcase an epic, anything from the shores of Arabia to a distant galaxy, shot in a wide format, so every inch of our biggest screen is filled with filmy goodness. Be overwhelmed by the true power of cinema. One of the screen's grandest epics, this monumental story recounts the true life experiences of T.E. Lawrence, better known to the world as Lawrence of Arabia. A young, idealistic British officer in WWI, Lawrence (Peter O'Toole) is assigned to the camp of Prince Feisal (Alec Guinness), an Arab tribal chieftain and leader in a revolt against the Turks. In a series of brilliant tactical maneuvers, Lawrence leads fifty of Feisal's men in a tortured three week crossing of the Nefud Desert to attack the strategic Turkish held port of Aqaba. And following his successful raids against Turkish troops and trains, Lawrence's triumphant leadership and unyielding courage gain him nearly god-like status among his Arab brothers. With Oscar winning cinematography, magnificent locations, Maurice Jarre's famed score and a screenplay based on Lawrence's own writings, David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia is a masterpiece. Over the years the film was heavily cut, but in 1988 a reconstruction of the film was undertaken. David Lean and original editor Anne V. Coates then worked on the film to create Lean's Director's Cut. It is this version that has now been lovingly digitally restored by Sony Pictures Entertainment, ensuring that the film will be seen as it was meant to be, for the first time since its initial release. The film will also be screened in its original roadshow format, with an overture, intermission, entr'acte and exit music.
Thursday, 16 November 2023
Lili & Lola Lili and Lola live in a small apartment in a big city with Mama and Papa and their lazy cat, Kensington. Their building is filled with interesting people from all over the world. Outside their doorsteps, the city awaits with fun things to do and places to explore. ABC with Kenny G When night falls and the humans at 16 Hudson go to bed, grumpy Kensington rounds up his best animal friends and slinks down to the basement boiler room to the local “milk & cookies” jazz club. There, he sings late-night ABC songs to a tapper group of building raccoons, dogs, and cool cats. Won’t you join him? Episodes on this programme: ABC with Kenny G: Letter I Lili & Lola: The Music Box ABC with Kenny G: Letter J Lili & Lola: Thanks But No Thanks ABC w Kenny G: Letter K Lili & Lola: Baba's Ice Cream Part 1 ABC with Kenny G: Letter L
Friday, 03 May 2024
From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family.
Saturday, 17 September 2022
Kai is talented but adrift, spending his days sulking in a small fishing village after his family moves from Tokyo. His only joy is uploading songs he writes to the internet. When his classmates invite him to play keyboard in their band, their practice sessions bring an unexpected guest: Lu, a young mermaid whose fins turn to feet when she hears the beats, and whose singing causes humans to compulsively dance - whether they want to or not.
Friday, 05 April 2024
Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, the original animated feature is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: he is a sea monster from another world just below the water’s surface.
Thursday, 02 May 2024
Tony and BAFTA Award winner Ralph Fiennes (Antony & Cleopatra, Schindler's List, Coriolanus) and Olivier Award winner Indira Varma (Present Laughter, Game of Thrones, Luther) star in a brand-new ‘full-voltage visceral’ (★★★★ Daily Telegraph) production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Filmed live at Dock X, a custom-built theatre space in London, this critically acclaimed staging of Macbeth ‘that quickens the pulse, then goes for the jugular’ (★★★★ Financial Times) will be unmissable on the big screen. Directed by Simon Godwin (Antony & Cleopatra, Romeo & Juliet, Hansard¬) with set and costume design by Frankie Bradshaw (Jerusalem, Blues for an Alabama Sky), this is a cinematic and ‘beautifully staged’ (★★★★ WhatsOnStage) production that brings ‘Shakespeare’s tragedy pulsing into the present day’ (★★★★★ The I). Macbeth is coming. A couple corrupted by their relentless lust for power have blood on their hands. Witness the gripping tale of greed, murder, deception, and superstition in cinemas for a limited time only. Once you cross the line, you can never turn back.
Friday, 26 April 2024
An apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and almost everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Within this world exist two rebels on the run who just might be able to restore order. There's Max, a man of action and a man of few words, who seeks peace of mind following the loss of his wife and child in the aftermath of the chaos. And Furiosa, a woman of action and a woman who believes her path to survival may be achieved if she can make it across the desert back to her childhood homeland.
Sunday, 05 May 2024
A triumph of guerrilla filmmaking produced under extreme censorship in apartheid South Africa, MAPANTSULA is the story of Panic, a petty gangster who becomes caught up in the growing anti-apartheid struggle and must choose between individual gain and a stand against the system. The film will be introduced with music from South African/Scottish musician Neo Vilakazi.
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
MASSIVE Cinema presents a special preview of Love Lies Bleeding, an electric love story from Saint Maud director Rose Glass. Kristen Stewart stars as Lou, a reclusive gym manager who falls hard for Jackie (Katy O’Brian), an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family.
Sunday, 12 May 2024
Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.
Thursday, 30 May 2024
The peaceful village of Bebko is alive with joyous celebrations. Suddenly, under attack, everything changes forever. Three siblings, Leto, Mati and Tana, must embark on perilous journeys in order to survive. Message In A Bottle is a spectacular new dance-theatre show from five-time Olivier Award nominee, Kate Prince, inspired by and set to the iconic hits of 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting, including Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, Walking On The Moon and more. With a mix of exhilarating dance styles, high-energy footwork and breath-taking athleticism, Message In A Bottle tells a unifying and uplifting story of humanity and hope. Message In A Bottle is the latest masterpiece from the ground-breaking creator behind West End hits Some Like it Hip Hop, Into the Hoods, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (choreography) and SYLVIA (Old Vic), and features the astonishing talents of dance storytelling powerhouse, ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company.
Monday, 03 June 2024
The peaceful village of Bebko is alive with joyous celebrations. Suddenly, under attack, everything changes forever. Three siblings, Leto, Mati and Tana, must embark on perilous journeys in order to survive. Message In A Bottle is a spectacular new dance-theatre show from five-time Olivier Award nominee, Kate Prince, inspired by and set to the iconic hits of 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting, including Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, Walking On The Moon and more. With a mix of exhilarating dance styles, high-energy footwork and breath-taking athleticism, Message In A Bottle tells a unifying and uplifting story of humanity and hope. Message In A Bottle is the latest masterpiece from the ground-breaking creator behind West End hits Some Like it Hip Hop, Into the Hoods, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (choreography) and SYLVIA (Old Vic), and features the astonishing talents of dance storytelling powerhouse, ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company.
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
In her Met debut, Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the trusting geisha at the heart of Puccini’s tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman is the callous American naval officer Pinkerton whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong is the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang makes her Met debut conducting Anthony Minghella’s vivid production.
Saturday, 11 May 2024
In her Met debut, Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the trusting geisha at the heart of Puccini’s tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman is the callous American naval officer Pinkerton whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong is the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang makes her Met debut conducting Anthony Minghella’s vivid production.
Friday, 02 February 2024
This year, Illumination, creators of the blockbuster Minions, Despicable Me, Sing and The Secret Life of Pets comedies, invites you to take flight into the thrill of the unknown with a funny, feathered family vacation like no other in the action-packed new original comedy, Migration. Migration will be preceded by the 8 minute short Mooned.
Friday, 02 November 2018
In Japanese with English subtitles - One day, Kun's mother brings home a new family member. For the four year old boy, joy quickly turns to disappointment when the little sister, Mirai, replaces him as the centre of attention. Kun can't bring himself to accept her as his sister however things turn magical when, with a mysterious garden as his gateway, he encounters his mother as a little girl and his great-grandfather as a young man, and has a series of surprising adventures with his 'older' sister from the future. These experiences change how he sees the world and help him grow in to the big brother he was meant to be.
Monday, 10 June 2024
The West Kirby Bookshop and Picturehouse at FACT are delighted to welcome award-winning film director, screenwriter, actor and author, Miranda July to Liverpool, to celebrate the publication of her latest book, All Fours. Join us on Monday 10th June at 7pm when Miranda will be in conversation with award-winning author of I'm A Fan, Sheena Patel, before answering questions from the audience and signing copies of All Fours. Tickets are £30/£25 for members, and include a copy of All Fours. Please note that tickets are non-refundable and if you can't make it to the event and would like a signed/dedicated copy of All Fours, please do email [email protected]. Copies of Miranda's other books, and additional copies of All Fours will also be for sale on the night. About All Fours: 'A giddy, bold, mind-blowing tour de force by one of our most important literary writers. Funny, honest, rich with the energy of the mind, All Fours will jump-start your relation to language and cause you to think anew about the nature of desire.' --- George Saunders, author of Lincoln in the Bardo. 'All Fours is profound and bawdy and deeply human, a brilliant work of art from a completely blown open and fearless mind.' --- Emma Cline, author of The Girls. An irreverently sexy, tender, hilarious and literary novel about a woman upending her life, from the New York Times bestselling author of The First Bad Man. A semi-famous artist announces her plan to drive cross-country from LA to NY. Thirty minutes after leaving her husband and child at home, she spontaneously exits the freeway, beds down in a nondescript motel and immerses herself in a temporary reinvention that turns out to be the start of an entirely different journey. Miranda July’s second novel confirms the brilliance of her unique approach to fiction. With July’s wry voice, perfect comic timing, unabashed curiosity about human intimacy and palpable delight in pushing boundaries, All Fours tells the story of one woman’s quest for a new kind of freedom. Part absurd entertainment, part tender reinvention of the sexual, romantic and domestic life of a 45-year-old female artist, All Fours transcends expectations while excavating our beliefs about life lived as a woman. Once again, July hijacks the familiar and turns it into something new and thrillingly, profoundly alive. About Miranda July: Miranda July is a writer, filmmaker and artist. Her most recent book is The First Bad Man, a novel. July’s collection of stories, No One Belongs Here More Than You, won the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award and has been published in 23 countries. Her writing has appeared in the Paris Review, Harper’s, and the New Yorker; It Chooses You was her first book of non-fiction. She wrote, directed and starred in 'The Future' and 'Me and You and Everyone We Know', which won the Camera d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and a Special Jury Prize at Sundance. In 2020 she debuted her third feature film, 'Kajillionaire'. July lives in Los Angeles and can be found @mirandajuly on social media and at mirandajuly.com. About Sheena Patel: Sheena Patel is a writer and assistant director for the film and TV industry. She is part of the 4 BROWN GIRLS WHO WRITE collective and her debut novel I'm a Fan won a British Book Award in the Discover category, has been longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction, shortlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize and a finalist for the LA Times Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction.
Wednesday, 11 January 2023
MOLANG is back with this adorable selection of episodes from Season 3! Kind and affectionate MOLANG has a unique, instantly recognizable style. Molang is all about empathy, softness, tenderness and joy. MOLANG has no nationality, is ageless and gender-neutral. MOLANG cares for everyone and everything. Everybody loves MOLANG. MOLANG loves everybody. Molang goes through everything in life with a smile and a positive attitude, always surrounded by good friends and good vibes. Living harmoniously together in their pastel world, Molang, Piu Piu and the Pincos take life day by day. Piu Piu is Molang's best friend and side-kick, who sometimes needs help seeing the bright side of life. Featured episodes: The yeti Super Molang The broom The turtle The birdling The long trip At the fair The bodyguards Electro Molang The space friends Mega Piu Piu
Monday, 04 March 2024
My Big Big Friend is an engaging animated preschool show, where three young friends engage in wildly imaginative play - creating fantasy adventures to work through their problems and imaginary friends to help them along the way. After keeping a treat from his mother all to himself, Yuri goes on a pirate adventure and learns that it’s more fun to share things with his friends.
Friday, 24 May 2024
Violence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong and more than two million dollars in cash near the Rio Grande.
Tuesday, 07 May 2024
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state and created the NHS. Confronted with death, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan’s deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Churchill. Written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island), this epic new Welsh fantasia was recorded live at the National Theatre but this performance is pre-recorded.
Thursday, 21 March 2024
Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play. 1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel. Written by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) and designed by Es Devlin (The Crucible), the Evening Standard award-winning best new play was filmed live during a sold-out run at the National Theatre.
Thursday, 22 February 2024
Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions. Filmed live during its sold-out run in London’s West End, Vanya will be playing exclusively in cinemas in 2024.
Friday, 17 May 2024
In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them.
Friday, 03 May 2024
Welcome to the monthly London PAFF screenings hosted by Ne Kunda Nlaba. Omen (Augure) 1h31m / Belgium, Democratic Republic of the Congo / Drama / Experimental / French, Swahili with English subtitles This magic realist film is a tale of family, relationships, suspicion and belonging. It navigates the thin layer between reality and sorcery to weave a distinct, deeply impressionistic aesthetic. It centres Koffi a young Congolese man who travels back to his hometown in Kinshasa to reunite with his family and culture. The complexities abound as four characters bring different worlds and perspectives which intersect through chapters in the film, each adding a new dimension as the narrative unfolds. Omen is the directorial debut from Belgian-Congolese rapper, Baloji, who masterfully weaves these stories together through his bold visual artistry. The film won the New Voice prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023.
Sunday, 28 April 2024
We are delighted to welcome the the film's director Baloji for a live Q&A following this screening. This magic realist film is a tale of family, relationships, suspicion and belonging. It navigates the thin layer between reality and sorcery to weave a distinct, deeply impressionistic aesthetic. It centres Koffi a young Congolese man who travels back to his hometown in Kinshasa to reunite with his family and culture. The complexities abound as four characters bring different worlds and perspectives which intersect through chapters in the film, each adding a new dimension as the narrative unfolds. Omen is the directorial debut from Belgian-Congolese rapper, Baloji, who masterfully weaves these stories together through his bold visual artistry. The film won the New Voice prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023.
Friday, 05 July 2024
From acclaimed writer and activist Paul B. Preciado, ORLANDO, MY POLITICAL BIOGRAPHY is a bold and joyous celebration of trans, told through the lens of Virginia Woolf's iconic novel. Woolf's Orlando follows the centuries-spanning life of a young nobleman who awakens to find that they are a woman. Almost a century after its publication, Preciado claims that fiction has become reality and Orlando's story lies at the root of all contemporary trans and non-binary life. Told through a myriad trans and non-binary voices living today - our new 'Orlandos' - this documentary offers a dazzling example of how life, poetry and gender can meet in search for truth.
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
One of the great silent films, GW Pabst’s Pandora’s Box is renowned for its sensational storyline, sparkling Weimar-period setting and the legendary, lead performance from its iconic star Louise Brooks. Following the rise and fall of Lulu (Brooks), a spirited but innocent showgirl whose sheer sexual magnetism wreaks havoc on the lives of men and women alike, the film was controversial in its day, then underappreciated for decades. Pandora’s Box now stands as an incredibly modern movie, and few stars of any era dazzle as bright as Louise Brooks.
Tuesday, 09 April 2024
An animated preschool series that follows an adorable spirited little girl, Peg, and her sidekick, Cat, as they encounter unexpected problems that require fun and creative solutions. In order to solve the problems, Peg and her cat must add, subtract and apply basic arithmetic. Their adventures take them to historical far-away lands, art centers in bustling metropolises and the colourful cosmos, all the while demonstrating that it’s never too early to start learning the magic of numbers. Episodes: The Cleopatra Problem Yet Another Tree Problem The Romeo and Juliet Problem
Friday, 31 May 2024
Leaving the world of J-pop behind her, Mima Kirigoe begins life as an actress on a crime drama show called Double Blind. When offered a lead role in the show as a rape victim, Mima accepts the role despite reservations from her manager. However, the backlash from fans over her career change and a strange website called 'Mima's Room' written by a fake Mima begin to worry her. When a stalker appears and people involved in Double Blind begin turning up dead and all the evidence pointing to her, Mima is thrown into a state of confusion, madness and paranoia.
Tuesday, 04 June 2024
Tom Ripley is a talented mimic, moocher, forger and all-around criminal improviser; but there's more to Tom Ripley than even he can guess.
Monday, 13 May 2024
Poetic Unity presents a special screening of Brother in line with Mental Health Awareness week. This film highlights many themes such as masculinity, identity, mental health, race and family. After the film Poetic Unity will host a discussion and live poetry performances. Propelled by the pulsing beats of Toronto's early hip hop scene, BROTHER is the story of Francis and Michael, sons of Caribbean immigrants maturing into young men. Exploring themes of masculinity, identity and family, a mystery unfolds during the sweltering summer of 1991, and escalating tensions set off a series of events that change the course of the brothers' lives forever. BROTHER crafts a timely story about the profound bond between siblings, the resilience of a community and the irrepressible power of music. Poetic Unity is a Brixton based charity that provides support and services for children and young people aged 10-30 years old across the UK. Our vision is to help young people find their voice, feel valued in society and to empower them to reach their highest potential. We use poetry as a tool to support young people's mental health, education, personal development, physical health, and community cohesion. Founded in 2015, we deliver hundreds of programmes and events every year for the community with 1,421 services provided to 40,000+ young people to date. www.PoeticUnity.org.uk This event is in partnership with Dark Matter.
Wednesday, 24 April 2024
This special screening of the Polite Society is hosted by The New Black Film Collective and University of Brighton’s Donor Research to raise awareness of blood and organ donation eligibility for the South Asian community. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with artists and experts. A merry mash-up of sisterly affection, parental disappointment and bold action, Polite Society follows martial artist-in-training Ria Khan who believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, Ria attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood. This is the directorial debut of Nida Manzoor, (We are Lady Parts) who also wrote the film.
Friday, 05 July 2024
Please note: this is an event for university students and faculty only. If you purchase a ticket and are not affiliated with Queen Mary University, you may be turned away at the event! We will be talking about: 1. The role festivals play in distribution of film 2. An overview on some of the festivals out there 3. How important are festivals to Picturehouse About the film: Virginia Woolf’s “Orlando” tells the story of a young man who grows up to become a 36-year-old woman. Almost a century after its publication, Paul B. Preciado speaks to Virginia Woolf to tell her that her fictional character has become a reality. The transition of Orlando’s body now lies at the root of all non-binary bodies and there are Orlandos all over the world. Through the authentic voices of other young bodies undergoing metamorphosis, Preciado retraces the stages of his personal transformation through a poetic journey in which life, writing, theory and image merge freely in the search for truth. Every Orlando, he says, is a transgender person who is risking his, her or their life on a daily basis as they find themselves forced to confront government laws, history and psychiatry, as well as traditional notions of the family and the power of multinational pharmaceutical companies.
Friday, 19 April 2024
Combining influences from Tex Avery cartoons to Sam Raimi horror films to 1940s B-movies, Joel and Ethan Coen followed up their stylish film noir debut, BLOOD SIMPLE (1984), with this frantic screwball comedy.
Sunday, 05 May 2024
When Kit Vincent, a young filmmaker, first receives a terminal diagnosis, his first instinct is to turn on his camera and document those closest to him. Kit's divorced parents are naturally having a hard time grappling with the reality of their son's illness, and his father, Lawrence, begins a transition of his own-a conversion to Judaism. Following along with his father's process of grieving for his son's upended future, Red Herring captures the absurdity of the things we do to find solace in times of inexplicable tragedy. In this personal and touching documentary about a life cut short, Vincent walks the line between humor and grief to helm this love letter to the relationships that keep us going through the dark stages of life.
Friday, 24 May 2024
Welcome to the monthly London PAFF screenings hosted by Ne Kunda Nlaba. We are delighted to welcome the the film's director Ashley Morrison for a live Q&A following this screening. RETURN TO YOUR CORNER 1hr2mins / Australia / Senegal Who was the first Boxing World Champion from Africa? Why do so few people know his name? Sadly few know his name even in Africa because Battling Siki was a world Champion during the colonial era and so his world title is recorded as belonging to his colonial ruler. Siki faced severe racism during his career, but used the very thing used against him to promote himself and his fights. He also stood up to racism at a time when few did. Ultimately he paid the ultimate price for refusing to throw a fight and was shot in a New York Street aged 28. He was buried in New York, but in 1993 his remains were returned to Senegal. Is it time his world title was too?
Monday, 17 June 2024
At a glittering party in 18th-century Paris, the poet Andréa Chenier delivers an impassioned denunciation of Louis XVI. Five years later, the Revolution has given way to the Terror, transforming the power balance between Chénier, his beloved Maddalena, and Gérard, the man who could destroy him... Jonas Kaufmann headlines David McVicar’s spectacular staging, under the baton of long-time collaborator Antonio Pappano - who conducts Giordano’s epic historical drama of revolution and forbidden love in his last production as Music Director of The Royal Opera.
Monday, 06 May 2024
Damiano Michieletto's sizzling new production evokes all the passion and heat of Bizet's score, which features Carmen’s sultry Habanera and the rousing Toreador song. Antonello Manacorda conducts an exciting international cast, with Aigul Akhmetshina performing the title role.
Monday, 29 April 2024
Out hunting, Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans. One among them transforms into the beautiful human Odette and he is immediately enamoured. But Odette is bound by a spell which keeps her captive as a swan during the day. Can Siegfried free her? Tchaikovsky’s sensational score combines with the evocative imagination of choreographer Liam Scarlett and designer John Macfarlane to heighten the dramatic pathos of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov’s quintessential ballet classic. Swan Lake remains to this day one of the best-loved works in the classical ballet canon.
Monday, 27 May 2024
King Leontes of Sicilia is crippled with an all-consuming jealousy when his friend, King Polixenes of Bohemia, stays with him and his wife Hermione. What follows is a tale where a marriage is destroyed, a child is abandoned and all hope is seemingly lost for two lovers. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, The Winter's Tale is an award-winning modern ballet classic, packed with emotional turmoil heightened by Joby Talbot’s compelling score and Bob Crowley’s atmospheric designs.
Tuesday, 11 June 2024
At a glittering party in 18th-century Paris, the poet Andréa Chenier delivers an impassioned denunciation of Louis XVI. Five years later, the Revolution has given way to the Terror, transforming the power balance between Chénier, his beloved Maddalena, and Gérard, the man who could destroy him... Jonas Kaufmann headlines David McVicar’s spectacular staging, under the baton of long-time collaborator Antonio Pappano - who conducts Giordano’s epic historical drama of revolution and forbidden love in his last production as Music Director of The Royal Opera. This event is pre-recorded and the role of Carlo Gérard will be performed by Amartuvshin Enkhbat.
Wednesday, 01 May 2024
Damiano Michieletto's sizzling new production evokes all the passion and heat of Bizet's score, which features Carmen’s sultry Habanera and the rousing Toreador song. Antonello Manacorda conducts an exciting international cast, with Aigul Akhmetshina performing the title role.
Wednesday, 22 May 2024
King Leontes of Sicilia is crippled with an all-consuming jealousy when his friend, King Polixenes of Bohemia, stays with him and his wife Hermione. What follows is a tale where a marriage is destroyed, a child is abandoned and all hope is seemingly lost for two lovers. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, The Winter's Tale is an award-winning modern ballet classic, packed with emotional turmoil heightened by Joby Talbot’s compelling score and Bob Crowley’s atmospheric designs.
Friday, 07 June 2024
France, 1870s. Rosalie is a young woman unlike any other. She hides a secret: she was born with a face and body covered in hair. She’s concealed her peculiarity all her life to stay safe, shaving to fit in. Until Abel, an indebted bar owner unaware of her secret, marries Rosalie for her dowry. Will Abel be able to love Rosalie and see her as the woman she is, once he finds out the truth?
Tuesday, 07 May 2024
A masterpiece of Ukrainian poetic cinema, and one of the most visually-striking films ever made, SHADOWS is the tale of star-crossed lover Ivan, who falls in love with the daughter of his father’s killer among the Hutsul people of the Carpathian mountains. The film will be introduced with a mini-concert from Edinburgh’s Ukrainian Choir.
Thursday, 16 May 2024
"I'm gonna dance", Nomi Malone (Elizabeth Berkley) proclaims in the opening scene of Showgirls, and dance she does. In this quasi-update of All About Eve, Nomi is a drifter whose sole ambition is to headline the 'Goddess' topless dance show at the Stardust in Las Vegas. Of course, even Nomi must pay her dues, and she does so at the Cheetah, grinding poles and lap dancing her way to a future. Fortunately, her roommate, Molly, works at the Stardust and invites her to see the show, where she meets Crystal Conners (Gina Gershon, in the Bette Davis role), with whom she immediately forms a love/hate relationship. Nomi soon learns what she must do to get ahead, and the rest of the film documents her cat-like crawl up the showgirl ladder of success.
Friday, 28 January 2005
Two men reaching middle age with not much to show but disappointment embark on a week-long road trip through California's wine country, just as one is about to take a trip down the aisle.
Wednesday, 10 April 2024
In a world where everyone's heart is an object and there's a strong societal pressure to dampen emotion, lonely Virtual Insurance broker Anabel (Anna Maguire) always follows her heart. At odds with this overly pragmatic society, and after a series of devastating emotional blows, she rips her heart from her chest and gives it to a man she's fallen for, the strangely unfeeling George (Hamza Haq). Unburdened by her exuberant yet cumbersome heart, Anabel finds life easier. George, on the other hand, begins to feel everything, to the shock of his overbearing mother, Mona (Veena Sood). Anabel soon realizes she needs to get her heart back if she's going to survive. www.si-fan.org
Wednesday, 10 April 2024
In 2200, private detective Aline Ruby and her android partner Carlos Rivera are hired by a wealthy businessman to track down a notorious hacker. On Mars, they descend deep into the underbelly of the planet’s capital city where they uncover a darker story of brain farms, corruption, and a missing girl who holds a secret about the robots that threatens to change the face of the universe. www.si-fan.org
Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Now a successful filmmaker, Lorna Tucker (Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist; Amà) was once a teenage runaway sleeping rough on the streets of London. For this frank, forceful and inspiring documentary, she returns to her former haunts and speaks to current and former homeless people about why, twenty-five years later, record numbers of people are still reduced to living on Britain's streets. As we hear the life stories of extraordinary individuals, and learn how the system has both aided and failed them, this raw, intimate and unforgettable film asks: why hasn’t public policy placed this issue firmly in the past? How can we help? And what contribution can those with experience of homelessness make to putting effective solutions in place? Q&A details: Feb 20 - Liverpool, with contributor Earl Charlton April 3- Southampton, with producer Claire Lewis May 8- Norwich with Lord Bird, founder of The Big Issue and crossbench member of the House of Lords
Saturday, 04 May 2024
The Scottish premiere of the moving new documentary from Pat Collins (Silence, Song of Granite), SONGLINES is a poetic celebration of the songs and singers at the heart of the Irish traveller community. The screening will be introduced with a special mini-concert of Scottish traveller songs from Jess Smith and Joss Cameron, and followed by a discussion.
Thursday, 09 December 2021
A friendly, cosmopolitan crowd of rare and underplayed soul fans gathering every second Thursday of the month to enjoy the to-die-for collections of our guest DJs. Come and join us for a shuffle and a drink. Just don’t take your glass onto the dance floor! 7.30pm - Midnight. Free entry. Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.
Monday, 17 February 2020
Spark is Britain’s first true storytelling club. They welcome all into a friendly open-mic style atmosphere. Sit back and listen, or sign up on the night to tell your own story! Just three rules - your story must be true, about you, and around 5 minutes long. Everyone (not just 'performers') has a story. We connect people through true stories. Doors 7.30pm, stories from 8pm. Tickets: £5 Please note: after 8pm, Upstairs is for over 18s only.
Saturday, 04 May 2024
Two Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their old glory.
Wednesday, 08 May 2024
Ella Blake is a stop-motion animator who is struggling to control her demons after the loss of her overbearing mother. Suddenly alone in the world, she embarks upon the creation of a macabre new puppet film, which soon becomes the battleground for her sanity. As Ella’s mind starts to fracture, the characters in her animated film take on a terrifying life of their own, and the unleashed power of her imagination threatens to destroy her.
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Bob (Head) has two lovers: 30-something Alex (Jackson), and middle-aged Daniel (Finch). Alex and Daniel accept the arrangement, but its complexities come sharply into focus over one difficult weekend. Sensitive and compelling, Sunday Bloody Sunday was the first British film to show male lovers kissing, and remains one of the few sympathetic on-screen portrayals of a bisexual character.
Tuesday, 09 April 2024
Word Storm! Words are falling from the sky and our heroes need your help to sound out the words and zap them away with their Super Specs. More More Man! Logline: More Man adds the letter S to the ends of words, and now there are too many frogs, dogs, goats, and boats. AEIOU, Trouble at the Zoo! The Eraser erases the vowels from the names of animals at the zoo, causing them to disappear. More Man’s More Plan! More Man crushes the period at the end of a sentence, and now he's getting chased by a never-ending run-on sentence. Power Paige Versus Outta Space! Outta Space removes the spaces between words, causing the sun to stop shining and a jumping dog to disappear. Power Paige and the Fireworks! It's the night of the Reader Valley fireworks show, but the machine is out of power. Now, Power Paige and Princess Presto need your help to spell the words "pop" and "zip" so the show can go on. Elephant in Exclamation Park! When More Man lets an elephant loose in Exclamation Park, Power Paige and Wonder Red have to lead it back home with foods that have the same number of syllables as the word "elephant." Power Paige's Art Smarts Today is the Reader Valley art show, but The Shuffler took all the paintings away! Now, Power Paige and Super Why need your help to put all the drawings that start with B and D back in place. Power Plug! The plug that powers the city has come out of its socket, so Power Paige and Princess Presto have to restore power to Reader Valley by finding a plug that looks like the letter P. Super S! Super Why needs help and it's up to Power Paige to find him by following objects that start with the letter S.
Tuesday, 01 March 2022
Superworm is a wonderfully unlikely comic hero. He’s a long, strong worm with amazing skills and a big heart who keeps on saving the day. Butterfly has been Superworm’s best friends since he was small, and she was a caterpillar. They love helping the other garden animals: they save the baby toad from a major road, they entertain bored bees, rescue a beetle. It seems there’s no end to Superworm’s skills but he begins to get a bit too full of himself and he starts to ignore his friend. When the evil Wizard Lizard hears of Superworm’s powers he sends his servant, Crow, to kidnap him. Then he forces Superworm to burrow underground looking for treasure. Butterfly hatches a plan with the other garden creatures to save Superworm, trapping Wizard Lizard and dumping him on the rubbish heap! All of the animals celebrate Superworm’s return and Butterfly forgives Superworm for his big headedness. The pair are reunited as friends.
Thursday, 09 May 2024
A moving tribute to the children of Gaza, TALE OF THE THREE JEWELS tells the story of Yussef, a child of the First Intifada, who embarks upon a perilous adventure after meeting the mysterious Aida. Mixing magic and folk tale with a clear-eyed perspective upon the injustices faced by Gaza’s oppressed communities, Michel Khleifi’s film is testament to the resilience and the horrors endured by Gaza’s children. The film will be introduced by Palestinian/Scottish poet Nada Shawa, and followed by a discussion led by Falastin Film Festival.
Tuesday, 02 January 2024
Tee and Mo is all about the daily adventures of a funny and energetic little monkey, Tee, and his clever and unstoppable mum, Mo. Stories, songs, and games explore everyday situations through the viewpoint of child and parent. While Tee and Mo may want to do different things, there’s always plenty of fun to have by negotiating the challenges of daily life TOGETHER. Their light-hearted approach to problemsolving and teamwork inspire imaginative play and lead to care giver and child bonding both on and off screen. Big boy boots musical (song) Sea Queuing Big boy tee Only one mum (song)
Friday, 26 April 2024
The American Society of Magical Negroes is a fresh, satirical comedy about a young man, Aren, who is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people’s lives easier.
Saturday, 23 March 2024
Picturehouse celebrates the history of The Comic Strip Presents, featuring Robbie Coltrane, Rik Mayall, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders Nigel Planer Ade Edmondson and Peter Richardson. This richly illustrated event will feature clip reels of some of the best loved Comic Strip moments interspersed with conversation and surprise guests. Q&A Guests: March 23, Picturehouse Central: Hosted by Richard Herring with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guests Stephen Mangan and Jennifer Saunders. April 6, Southampton: Hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Nigel Planer. April 7, Fulham Road: Hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Nigel Planer. April 20, Clapham: Hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Nigel Planer. April 21, Oxford: Hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Nigel Planer. May 4, Exeter: Hosted by Justin Johnson (BFI) with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Harry Enfield. May 11, Ealing: Hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Alexei Sayle. May 12, Hackney: Hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Alexei Sayle. May 18, Henley: Hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Keith Allen. May 19, Ritzy: Hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Keith Allen. June 8, Cambridge: Hosted by Justin Johnson (BFI) with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guests Stephen Mangan and Nigel Planer. June 9, The Gate: Hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guests Stephen Mangan and Nigel Planer. June 15, Brighton: Hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Nigel Planer. June 16, Crouch End: Hosted by Robin Ince with the Comic Strip founder Peter Richardson, and special guest Nigel Planer.
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Life at home changes when a housewife from a middle-class, conservative family in Calcutta gets a job as a saleswoman.
Friday, 10 May 2024
'The Dude', Jeff Lebowski is unemployed and as laid-back as they come. That is until he becomes a victim of mistaken identity, and two thugs break into his apartment with the errant belief that they're strong-arming Jeff Lebowski - the Pasadena millionaire. In the hope of getting a replacement for his soiled carpet, 'the Dude' pays a visit to his wealthy namesake...
Thursday, 09 June 2022
Are you a Movie Buff, a Film Connoisseur or a Wannabe Director? Ready to show off your movie knowledge whilst winning some one of a kind prizes and supporting charity all at the same time? Then get yourselves down to The Big Ritzy Quiz the first Sunday of every month. Our fantastic Ritzy Picturehouse team will be your Quiz Masters, putting your knowledge to the test!
Friday, 21 June 2024
Taking inspiration from Danny Lyon’s 1968 photo collection ‘The Bikeriders’, Jeff Nichols’ latest invites us to 1960’s Chicago, where the Vandals – a motorcycle club whose membership includes leader Johnny (Tom Hardy), Benny (Elvis’ Austin Butler), Cal (Boyd Holbrook), and Zipco (Michael Shannon) – evolves from being a place for local outsiders into something decidedly more sinister. One such outsider is Kathy (Jodie Comer, adopting a thick upper midwestern accent), who gives us an insider’s perspective of the gang’s rise and fall. Come for the stacked cast, stay for the beautiful visuals and ambitious story.
Wednesday, 01 June 2022
The Bravest Knight is the story of a young pumpkin farmer, named Cedric, as he attemptes to become the greatest knight who ever lived. Now grown and married to the prince of his dreams, Sir Cedric recounts his fairytale adventures to his adopted daughter Nia, showing her the apths and pitfalls that await her on the way to knightood. Accompanied by his best friend, a bridge-less troll named Grunt, Cedric's lifelong quest to fulfill his destiny takes him through a world of witches and giants, and ends with the toughest challenge of all: teaching his daughter to do the same. Episodes playing are: Episode 4: Cedric And The Giant Episode 5: Cedric And The Fairies Episode 6: Cedric And The Dark Castle
Friday, 03 May 2024
He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right? From real life stunt man and director David Leitch, the blockbuster director of Bullet Train, Deadpool 2, Atomic Blonde and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw and the producer of John Wick, Nobody and Violent Night, comes his most personal film yet. A new hilarious, hard-driving, all-star apex-action thriller and love letter to action movies and the hard-working and under-appreciated crew of people who make them: The Fall Guy. Oscar® nominee Ryan Gosling (Barbie, La La Land, Drive) stars as Colt Seavers, a battle-scarred stuntman who, having left the business a year earlier to focus on both his physical and mental health, is drafted back into service when the star of a mega-budget studio movie—being directed by his ex, Jody Moreno, played by Golden Globe winner Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer, A Quiet Place films, Sicario)—goes missing. While the film’s ruthless producer (Emmy winner Hannah Waddingham; Ted Lasso), maneuvers to keep the disappearance of star Tom Ryder (Golden Globe winner Aaron Taylor-Johnson; Bullet Train) a secret from the studio and the media, Colt performs the film’s most outrageous stunts while trying (with limited success) to charm his way back into Jody’s good graces. But as the mystery around the missing star deepens, Colt will find himself ensnared in a sinister, criminal plot that will push him to the edge of a fall more dangerous than any stunt. Inspired by the hit 1980s TV series, The Fall Guy also stars Winston Duke (Black Panther franchise) and Academy Award® nominee Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once).
Friday, 24 May 2024
Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.
Monday, 25 April 2016
Celebrating 25 years of The Gruffalo! The Gruffalo is the bestselling and well-loved picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. They are the UK’s #1 author and #1 illustrator respectively (2023). The Gruffalo was first published in March 1999 and the sequel, The Gruffalo’s Child, followed in 2004. The original picture book stories have now sold 18.2 million copies worldwide and are translated into 107 languages and dialects. The Oscar-nominated animated adaptation The Gruffalo (2009) took this wonderful story to homes and cinemas around the UK. Come and celebrate The Gruffalo's birthday at Picturehouse in 2024! Voted the nation's favourite bedtime story, the magical tale of a plucky mouse who takes a walk through the woods in search of a nut is brought to enchanting life in an all-star adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffle's bestselling book. This beautifully animated, BAFTA-nominated treat features the vocal talents of Robbie Coltrane as The Gruffalo, Helena Bonham Carter as the narrator, Rob Brydon as the Snake and James Corden as the Mouse. Join us to take a walk in a deep, dark wood…
Friday, 03 May 2024
Solène Marchand (Anne Hathaway), a 40-year-old single mother, begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), the lead singer of the hottest boy band on the planet, August Moon.
Tuesday, 11 June 2024
The Peasants tells the story of Jagna, a young woman determined to forge her own path within the confines of a late 19th century Polish village – a hotbed of gossip and on-going feuds, held together, rich and poor, by pride in their land, adherence to colourful traditions and deep-rooted patriarchy. When Jagna finds herself caught between the conflicting desires of the village’s richest farmer, his eldest son, and other leading men of the community, her resistance puts her on a tragic collision course with the community around her.
Friday, 03 May 2024
‘Monster Cop’ Ma Seok-do(Don LEE) investigates an illegal online gambling business led by a former STS Baek(KIM Moo-yul) and an IT genius CEO Chang(LEE Dong-hwi). Ma proposes an unexpected alliance to Jang(PARK Ji-hwan) and begins hunting down the criminals.
Friday, 29 March 2024
From acclaimed cinematographer-turned-director Sean Price Williams, alongside stars Talia Ryder, Simon Rex, Ayo Edibiri, Jacob Elordi & more, comes THE SWEET EAST: A picaresque journey through the U.S Eastern Seaboard undertaken by Lillian, a high schooler fleeing her senior class trip.
Friday, 14 June 2024
En route to visit their grandfather's grave (which has apparently been ritualistically desecrated), five teenagers drive past a slaughterhouse, pick up (and quickly drop) a sinister hitch-hiker, eat some delicious home-cured meat at a roadside gas station, before ending up at the old family home... where they're plunged into a never-ending nightmare as they meet a family of cannibals who more than make up in power tools what they lack in social skills...
Friday, 17 May 2024
An 11-year-old girl who is carefree until she starts to experience horrifying physical changes to her body.
Wednesday, 08 May 2024
A film as warm and witty as its main character, TO SEE OURSELVES is a moving portrait of grass roots organising during Scotland’s independence, focussing on Musselburgh-based activist and local councillor Fraser McAllister and his tireless efforts for a better future. The film will be introduced with songs from ???? and followed with a discussion with the filmmakers and Fraser himself, hosted by Bella Caledonia’s Mike Small.
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
TIL ALL ARE ONE: TRANSFORMERS 40th ANNIVERSARY EVENT celebrates a legacy that began in 1984 and hasn’t stopped exciting fans for 40 years. This special cinema experience will take you back to the very beginning as the original voice actors team up for the first time in decades to revisit their characters and recreate the enduring magic of The Transformers. An exclusive behind-the-scenes table read appears on a split screen with the pilot episode, More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1, followed by the next three episodes in the first series. Experience the original Saturday morning cartoon for the first time on the big screen and relive its evolution over the years with a sneak peek of the new season of Transformers EarthSpark. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate 40 years of Transformers action, humor and legacy with fans of all ages at an anniversary event that is truly... More Than Meets the Eye!
Friday, 31 May 2024
A stubborn teenager enlists the help of a tough U.S. Marshal to track down her father's murderer.
Monday, 29 April 2024
A high-school boy is given the chance to write a story for Rolling Stone Magazine about an up-and-coming rock band as he accompanies them on their concert tour.
Saturday, 27 July 2024
Tutor: Peter Krämer With reference to a wide range of popular movies since the 1960s (ranging from Funny Girl [1968] and Fatal Attraction [1988] to Titanic [1997] and Gravity [2013]), this course looks at the work women do in the American film industry, the way they are represented on screen, and the role they play as a key audience for Hollywood movies. In addition to film clips, a variety of data sets and other sources (e.g. box office charts, employment statistics, audience surveys, posters, trailers, reviews) will be discussed. The emphasis will be on the careers of particularly important women, including Barbra Streisand, Jane Fonda, Sherry Lansing and, last but not least, Sandra Bullock, who – it should be noted – will celebrate her 60th birthday on July 26th, 2024. About the tutor: Peter Krämer is a Senior Research Fellow in Cinema & TV in the Leicester Media School at De Montfort University (Leicester, UK). He is a regular guest lecturer at several other universities in the UK, Germany and the Czech Republic, has written or edited twelve academic books and has also co-authored an illustrated volume about American film for children. He has been involved in adult education for thirty-five years. Peter has published widely on female stars, female producers and female audiences. Some of this work is freely available online: - “Close Up: Audrey Hepburn”, Park Circus (Spotlight), 15 February 2022, https://www.parkcircus.com/latest/P2566-Close-Up%3A-Audrey-Hepburn - “‘The Girl on Fire’: Children’s Fiction, Female Stars and Contemporary Hollywood Blockbusters” (Part 1), Women’s Film and Television History Network (UK/Ireland) blog, 12 February 2016, https://womensfilmandtelevisionhistory.wordpress.com/2016/02/12/the-girl-on-fire-childrens-fiction-female-stars-and-contemporary-hollywood-blockbusters/ - “From the Margins towards the Centre: Women in 1970s and 1980s Hollywood, Part 1 - General Trends”, Women’s Film and Television History Network (UK/Ireland) blog, 27 October 2014, https://womensfilmandtelevisionhistory.wordpress.com/2014/10/27/from-the-margins-towards-the-centre/ - “From Vietnam to Video: Notes on Jane Fonda’s Films and Activism, 1970-1982”, Women’s Film and Television History Network (UK/Ireland) blog, 22 November 2013, http://womensfilmandtelevisionhistory.wordpress.com/2013/11/22/from-vietnam-to-video/ - “The Politics of Independence: The China Syndrome (1979), Hollywood Liberals and Anti-Nuclear Campaigning”, Alphaville: Journal of Film and Screen Media, no. 6 (Winter 2013), http://alphavillejournal.com/Issue6/HTML/ArticleKramer.html
Tuesday, 07 May 2024
To celebrate the life and legacy of the phenomenal Glenda Jackson, revisit her Oscar-winning turn in Ken Russell’s audacious take on D. H. Lawrence: a stunning drama of human sexuality at its most liberating, and its most destructive. Growing up in the sheltered confines of a 1920s mining community, a pair of free-spirited sisters – Gudrun, a sculptor, and Ursula, a schoolteacher – cross paths with a wealthy playboy and a philosophical educator. The four of them embark on a psychosexually-charged entanglement that leads to shattering consequences for them all.
Monday, 21 June 2021
Pearl and Gadabout are now a flying doctor trio, caring for creatures including a mermaid, a unicorn and a sneezy lion. However when bad weather forces them to land at the palace, Pearl is locked up by her uncle, the king.