Film discussion: Some Like It Hot (1959) - free on iPlayer til 10:20pm Sat 8 Mar
Details
NB the evening does NOT include a screening of the film, which is free on iPlayer until 10:20pm Sat 8 Mar:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000cryx/some-like-it-hot
This event is conveniently co-hosted with the New Cross Book Club, so there'll be more RSVPs on their event page (you don't have to RSVP to both events):
https://www.meetup.com/new-cross-book-club/events/306097754/
Comic masterpiece from Billy Wilder - Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon play two musicians fleeing the mob by disguising themselves in Marilyn Monroe's all-girl jazz band. This will be the main focus of discussion but we may also mention other favourites directed by Billy Wilder, such as:
- Double Indemnity (1944 - showing in London Picturehouses Sun Mar 2nd: https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/000/HO00015667/double-indemnity/0000000004?cinema=0 )
- Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
- The Apartment (1960)
...or more classic "screwball comedies", eg:
- His Girl Friday https://www.itv.com/watch/his-girl-friday/10a3368
- Bringing Up Baby https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0078ddk/bringing-up-baby
General plan: by 7pm most of us should be in the upstairs room at the pub but we'll start by suggesting films to discuss in future in case anyone arrives late. Typically we'll discuss the selected title until 8ish, when there's a short break to go to the bar, then any further discussion till around 9, though of course you can leave at any point.
The Shirker's Rest takes cards, not cash, and serves a range of soft drinks, wine and spirits in addition to their beer and cider selection [https://theshirkersrest.co.uk/drinks/ ](https://theshirkersrest.co.uk/drinks/)- they don't have a kitchen but encourage you to order from https://yardsalepizza.com/menu/ ...
COVID-19 safety measures
This is indoors though we should be able to open at least one window. Please do not attend if you feel unwell, or have a positive Covid test/symptoms - you are encouraged to a) be as vaccinated as you can, b) wear a mask if you prefer, c) follow current Covid precautions, especially if you're at risk of passing on or catching the virus.