About us
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
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Bull Durham (1988) - £1 for PCC members
Prince Charles Cinema, Prince Charles Cinema, 7 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BY, London, GBKevin Costner may not be an awards-worthy actor but he was one of the most engaging big-screen actors of his era, and Bull Durham cemented the 'aw shucks' persona he'd deploy in Tin Cup and, to some extent, Robin Hood with great effect. Ron Shelton wrote both this and Tin Cup, incidentally, as well as White Men Can't Jump.
Costner plays 'Crash' Davis, a former major league catcher, now in the twilight of his career in the minor leagues. When hotshot but erratic young pitcher 'Nuke' LaLoosh (Tim Robbins) joins his team, Crash has to teach him what's what, both in baseball and life. In the background is renowned baeball groupie Annie (Susan Sarandon), who might have some things to teach both of them.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnWSvSrb1-I
This is part of the Prince Charles' long-running £1 for members season, so if you're a member and you want in, get in quick because these tend to sell out. Tickets here, I'm in B7. We can meet outside and go for a pint afterwards.
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Bullet in the Head (1990)
Prince Charles Cinema, Prince Charles Cinema, 7 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BY, London, GBMade during the John Woo hot streak that ran from the first A Better Tomorrow film in 1986 to 1992's Hard Boiled*, Bullet in the Head departs from his usual Hong Kong cops and robbers beat to something more political (with a small 'p'). Woo mainstay Tony Leung stars alongside HK pop legend Jacky Cheung, and the slow-motion gunplay, shifting interpersonal dynamics and soap opera-level melodrama that pepper Woo's movies are all present.
Leung and Cheung play two of a group of three friends who decide to leave Hong Kong in the 1960s for Siagon, where they decide there's money to be made during the Vietnam war. There are definite similarities between this and The Deer Hunter - needless to say, turning to criminality during one of the more notorious wars of the 20th century isn't exactly smooth going.
The trailer doesn't have subtitles but the film will: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16Bs9jThIW4
And tickets are here, I'm in D10. We can meet at 8pm for a pre-drink somewhere around the corner and head in afterwards.
*Or 1997's Face/Off, if you're partial to Woo's Hollywood work.
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