What we’re about
Are you sick of superheroes and Jedis? Have you gone cross-eyed from too much CGI? Do you have difficulty remembering or caring what number the Fast and Furious franchise is on? Then come with me, because we’re going back. Back to a time of hard drinking detectives and double crossing dames. A time of quick one liners and million dollar explosions.
If you enjoy the look, feel and sound of films from the past, this group is for you. Between HOME, Vue Printworks, Everyman Cinema and Cultplex (formerly Chapeltown Picture House), a wide range of films are regularly available, from classic noirs of the 40s, gory horrors from the 80s, and sharp thrillers of the 90s.
The plan is simple. We meet up, grab a drink and then watch a movie. If we are feeling adventurous, we can even talk to each other too. So sign up, come along and watch an old favourite on the big screen.
Please note this group is for screenings of old films. For new releases, there is The Manchester Film Fans Meetup Group.
All start times stated on events are for the actual film, not the meetup time.
Feel free to join the WhatsApp group here. I will only be using it to post our location pre-film as the Meetup app isn't great with notifications.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Johnny Guitar (1954)HOME Cinema, Manchester
Nicholas Ray’s wayward western is one of the great cult films, renowned for its striking imagery and strong female characters – led by an unforgettable Joan Crawford as Vienna, and ably supported by Mercedes McCambridge as Emma.
As a head-strong woman of the west, Vienna has worked hard to build a successful gambling den in the wilds of frontier Arizona. But she has also attracted the wrath of the neighbouring townsfolk in the process.
Urged on by Emma, one of Vienna’s bitter rivals, a posse of locals try to close the saloon and run Vienna out of town. But she’s joined in the fight by Johnny Guitar: a mysterious, semi-retired gunslinger who has his own history with this defiant woman of the west.
Event time is for the actual film. As usual, I'll be at the HOME bar grabbing a drink about 30-40 minutes before the film so feel free to join me.
Tickets available here. I suggest buying in advance as they can sell out. I am in seat H11.
My number is 07898190782 if you need it. I don't always get messages through the Meetup app. Please use the link below if you wish to join the WhatsApp group. I will only be using this to post our location pre-film as the Meetup app is not very good with notifications.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Eb0g61eBlYAEkvSPfegFzq
See you there!
- Gladiator (2000)Vue Cinema Manchester - Printworks, Manchester
Once a great Roman General, Maximus (Russell Crowe) has been forced into exile and slavery by Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) the jealous heir to the Emperor's throne. During his captivity, Maximus trains as a gladiator and returns to Rome, intent on avenging the murder of his family by killing Commodus, now Emperor.
Event time is for the actual film. As usual, I'll be grabbing a drink about 30-40 minutes before the film so feel free to join me. I'll post a location closer to the date.
Tickets available here. I suggest buying in advance as this film is being shown in a small auditorium. I am in seat F6.
My number is 07898190782 if you need it. I don't always get messages through the Meetup app. Please use the link below if you wish to join the WhatsApp group. I will only be using this to post our location pre-film as the Meetup app is not very good with notifications.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Eb0g61eBlYAEkvSPfegFzq
See you there!
- The Devil Rides Out (1968)HOME Theatre Manchester, Manchester
One of the many films that Christopher Lee made for Hammer films with his Dracula director Terence Fisher, this rip-roaring adaptation of Dennis Wheatley’s Satanic thriller was supposedly the actor’s personal favourite.
Lee plays the Duc de Richleau, a learned take-charge aristocrat who uncovers some diabolical black-magic business in the home counties and sets out to beat the Devil.
Along with a compelling mystery plot that kicks in right from the start, Fisher’s film features several imaginatively staged supernatural set-pieces that are amongst the most memorable in the Hammer canon.
Event time is for the actual film. There are no adverts for this film. As usual, I'll be at the HOME bar grabbing a drink about 30-40 minutes before the film so feel free to join me.
Tickets available here. I suggest buying in advance as they can sell out. I am in seat H11.
My number is 07898190782 if you need it. I don't always get messages through the Meetup app. Please use the link below if you wish to join the WhatsApp group. I will only be using this to post our location pre-film as the Meetup app is not very good with notifications.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Eb0g61eBlYAEkvSPfegFzq
See you there!
