What we’re about
This is for people who are into new bands and old films, particularly cult and alternative stuff that's relatively affordable. C'mon, do you really want to join two different groups? We also show social online films: we watch something good (and preferably free) online and hang out via WhatsApp while it's on.
We're an open and friendly group, so if you have interesting taste and a willingness to organise people, collar me at an event because I'm looking to build up a group of hosts who are into a diverse range of stuff. In the meantime, if there's something you want to go to, say so in the Discussions and I'll see what I can do.
Three other points: 1) If you want to go to something it's best to book early, these events often sell out (yes, even the movies), 2) If you come to an event and can't find anyone, post on the event page and we'll look for you, and 3) If you can't make it, make sure to change your RSVP to No beforehand because we have a three strikes policy for no shows - as in three strikes and you're out.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Escape From New York (1981)Prince Charles Cinema, London
John Carpenter has more or less ascended to legendary status but many are torn between his darker, more 'credible' fare (Halloween, The Thing) and his more 'fun' movies (Big Trouble in Little China, They Live). Escape from New York is probably his best attempt at threading the needle, a sci-fi action film with one twist after another.
In the near future (AKA 1997), Kurt Russell plays Snake Plissken, a war hero turned criminal with a grudge against the government. But when Air Force One crash lands in what is now the maximum security prison of Manhattan, he's the last hope to rescue the president of the United States. If he can do it in 24 hours, he gets a pardon, but with the likes of Ernest Borgnine, Adrienne Barbeau, Harry Dean Stanton and, of course, Isaac Hayes, that may be more complicated than expected.
Anyway, this is totally rad, Russell has never been cooler and my only regret is they aren't showing this with the far crazier 90's sequel, Escape from LA. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqT09APfNKI
Tickets here, I'm in B5. We can meet for a drink around the corner and head in afterwards.
- The Cranes Are Flying (1957)Prince Charles Cinema, London
The Cranes Are Flying may be nearing 70 years old but it still looks majestic and feels fresh, due to a mixture of stunning tracking shots, brilliant special effects, realistic script and bleak outlook that nevertheless avoids drama - especially impressive for a Soviet WWII film that came out barely a decade after the war finished. The ending is also a knockout, particularly in 2025.
Veronika and Boris are young lovers who open the movie together, watching the cranes flying over their home city of Moscow. But when the Germans invade, he's called up to the army while she's left to try and keep things running at home. Director Mikhail Kalatozov was rightfully lauded for this film, which remains the only Soviet movie to win the Palme d'Or at Cannes.
The trailer gives a hint of what's there (actually, much more than a hint - I'd just have a peek if I were you), even if it is somewhat let down by the overbearing score: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGsXmwPj0TA
Tickets are available here, I'm in C5. We can meet outside afterwards and head somewhere for a drink nearby.
