Comedies from the Eighties

Just in time for the 2025 Naked Gun movie starring Liam Neeson, why not join us to watch the originals that started it all! Featuring parodies, dead-pan humors and slapstick comedy, come see how they do comedies in the old days! Watch the originals before or after you see the new one and see how many references you can find!

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, 1988, 85m
Director: David Zucker
Language: English
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du4zCR3xNxQ

Airplane!, 1980, 87m
Director: David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, Jerry Zucker
Language: English
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07pPmCfKi3U

Top Secret!, 1984, 90m
Director: David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, Jerry Zucker
Language: English
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5zen7sHQFI

Points to note:

• All movies will be subtitled in English
• The venue does get cold so bring a coat or extra sweater!
• Please try to come on time (on or before 7:00pm) so you can buy your food and drinks and settle down ready for the movie.
• We watch the three trailers and vote for one film to watch. We aim to screen the trailers around 7:15pm and start the movie at 7:30pm.
• After the film is over there will be a discussion.
• Guests are strongly encouraged to buy at least one drink/food item to support the venue and the event.

If you have any questions please contact one of the organisers.
If you are interested in hosting or would like to suggest a theme, we'd love to hear from you!