Tag Archives: British cinema

12 September: Submarine

Posted on 31 August 2011 by

Touching and funny debut from Richard Ayoade (IT Crowd).  A coming of age drama set in 1980s Wales, directed with flair.  The narrator, 15 year-old Oliver, focused on losing his virginity and never losing his deadpan expression leads us into … Continue reading →

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A memorable evening

Posted on 8 December 2010 by

We had a  sumptuous, sizzling night of music and cocktails at the screening of the fabulous Piccadilly.  Igor worked magic with his accordion and managed to interpret every nuance of the film, at times it almost felt like dialogue.  Despite … Continue reading →

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1920s Soho is coming to Nunhead! Piccadilly & Igor Outkine – 4 December

Posted on 1 November 2010 by

Join us at the Ivy House in Nunhead for a unique and fun event: the screening of silent film Piccadilly, a  sensual tale of love and betrayal, with live music by accordionist Igor Outkine in the atmosphere of a 1920s … Continue reading →

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15 November: Wonderland

Posted on 1 November 2010 by

Set in 1990s London, Wonderland captures an essence of the city through the lives of three sisters: one pursuing Lonely Hearts dates, one a mother-to-be and one a single mum meeting men after hours in her hair salon.  The film … Continue reading →

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31 October: The Shining

Posted on 26 October 2010 by

“Heeeeeeere comes Johnny!” Don’t miss Stanley Kubrick’s cult horror film, crammed with memorable cinematic moments, a Jack Nicholson in full glory and a powerful soundtrack. Screened from a brand new blu-ray transfer and in surround sound. “One of the late … Continue reading →

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Monday 16 November – 7.30PM: Hunger + conversation with Dryden Goodwin

Posted on 26 October 2009 by

British artist Steve McQueen, who won the Turner Prize in 1999, directs his first feature film, a portrayal of life in the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland in the midst of the Troubles. Shocking at times yet visually dazzling and … Continue reading →

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Silent films and live accompaniment

Posted on 14 October 2009 by

As you probably now, we are planning the screening of a silent film with live accompaniment.Things aren’t quite as straightforward as we first envisaged but we are getting there. After a private viewing and following the advice of our comrade … Continue reading →

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