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Halloween 2018

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It’s October 26th and you still haven’t made plans for Halloween, lets see if we can help.

 

DJ Yoda’s Stranger Things Halloween Party

Got a thing for the 80’s then get those white stilettos, stone washed jeans and back combed hair over to EartH in Dalston for DJ Yoda’s cult 80’s movie fancy dress party, 80’s costumes are MANDATORY. 

  • EartH 11-17 Stoke Newington Road, N16 8BH
  • 2nd Nov from 9pm, Over 18s Only Tickets available here

 

 

BFI Halloween Movie Screenings

Not into costumes, what a movie, BFI will be screening 2 Halloween favourites Shaun of the Dead followed by The Evil Dead on the 31st Oct, don’t forget your popcorn.

  • BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 8XT
  • 31st Oct from 6pm, Over 18s Only Tickets available here

 

 

Spooky Stories at Shakespeare’s Globe

Something spooky for the kids that doesn’t involve sweets, Terrifying Tales for Enchanted Nights hosted by Vanessa Woolf is a series of spooky stories and tales from around the world told in one of the worlds most famous buildings 

  • 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT
  • 27th Oct at 11am, suitable for 8 yrs old and older, children under 16 yrs old need to be accompanied by an adult Tickets available here

 

 

London Horror Festival

“The UK’s original and largest festival of live horror performances will return to the Old Red Lion Theatre from 7th October – 3rd November 2018.”

If you like your horror in living colour then a month of live performances, courtesy of the London Horror Festival will be right up your alley.

  • Old Red Lion Theatre 418 St John Street London EC1V 4NJ
  • 7th Oct – 3rd Nov, for tickets and performance listings click here

 

 

One for the Poddles

Even dogs like to dress up every once in a while and what better time then Halloween. Dogs and their owners are invited to the Halloween Dog Walk and Show on the 28th Oct, costumes are welcomed but not mandatory.

Registration begins at 11am and the walk starts at 12, the show commences at 1pm from The Spaniards Inn on the heath. Bring your wellies. 

  • The Spaniards Inn, Spaniards Road, Hampstead, NW3 7JJ
  • 28th Oct, to get involved with the fun click here

 

Barking Good Movies

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Oscar & Rupert based in East London are a Doggie-centric events company, because let’s be honest who doesn’t like dogs…oh you don’t, you’re a monster!

People also like going to the cinema when they have a bit of free time, well these geniuses have combined the two. Doggie Friendly Cinema does exactly what it say on the tin, watching movies with your 4 legged best friend in a welcoming environment with others who who don’t mind the odd woof every now and then.

On the 15th May Oscar & Rupert will be showing Paris Texas at Wringer + Mangle in London Fields East London, so if you and your canine companion are in the mood to get your movie on then click here.

Tickets also entitle you to 20% off food and drink in Wringer + Mangle, click here to book your table.

 

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  • The Time:  Sunday 15th May, doors open at 2pm movie starts at 3pm
  • The Place:  The basement at Wringer & Mangle, Sidworth Street, Hackney, E8 3SD
  • Tickets:  £18.50 per human, dogs go free
  • Contact:  For more info click here, for tickets click here, for info regarding Wringer & Mangle click here

 

 

Happy Watching

 

 

Hot Tub Cinema

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It’s September, the days are getting shorter, the clothing becoming thicker and thoughts of laying on that sun soaked beach in a bikini are but a distant memory. But what if your swimwear could be saved from the oblivion of the back drawn, would you do what you can to help?

I thought you’d say that, your charitable nature is truly remarkable.

Hot Tub Cinema encourages people to don their finest Speedo garb, jump into the nearest whirlpool (the term ‘hot tub’ & ‘whirlpool’ are mostly interchangeable)  and enjoy the show. Don’t forget to grab some friends, – up to 8 people per tub – some silly bath toys and a waterproof camera to capture the madness.

Throughout September they’re showing ‘The Best of the Noughties’ movies, so here are your current choices:

  • The Hangover – 17th Sept
  • Team America, World Police – 18th Sept
  • Dodge ball, A true underdog story – 19th Sept
  • Finding Nemo – 20th Sept
  • Bridget Jones Diary – 21st Sept
  • Anchorman, The legend of Ron Burgundy – 22nd Sept

Over 8 years the company has evolved from a private party with 1 tub, to a 30 tub public screening event in London, New York and Bristol. During the summer the movies are show on a rooftop in East London, however everything moves indoors during the winter months, so you don’t have to worry about freezing your bits off. Also the hot tubs are filled with 40C water, which will keep you nice and warm.

Over 18’s only so bring your ID just to be safe. The venue is licensed so food and alcohol are available to buy, but must be consumed on the premise,  and no you can’t BYO.

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The Place: Rockwell House, 10-14 Hewett Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 3NN

Tickets: www.hottubcinema.com or www.eventbrite.co.uk

What to bring:

Swimwear, a towel, a plastic bag for the wet bits, some dry clothes, flip flops, silly (not rude) toys, inflatables, wigs, hats etc, waterproof camera, some cash and a smile.

Further info: Have a nosy at hottubcinmea.com or email hello@hottubcinema.com

 

  • Images used from marieclaire.co.uk & hottubcinema.com
  • Info used from hottubcinmea.com

Your decision to act has saved a pair of swimming trunks from obscurity, you should be very proud!

Watching movies with celebrities

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Everybody loves going to the cinema, fresh overpriced popcorn, huge screen, surround sound and sticky floors, all key components to the cinematic experiences.

How can watching movies get any better right? What if you could watch them with the stars…wax stars…wax celebrities under the stars…former stars, sufficiently confused?

For 2 nights only you can watch films at Madame Tussaud’s cinema dome, (formally the London Planetarium) after having an access all areas A lister party, where you can take many-a-selfie with your favourite celebs.

Chose between Julia Roberts in her very high, rather shiny boots, croissants with Audrey Hepburn or high flying antics with Mr Cruise, either way it’s bound to be bloody amazing in a 4-D cinema.

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The Time: Thursday 4th & Friday 5th Sept 2014

The Place: Madame Tussauds, Marylebone road, London., NW1 5LR

Tickets: Can be purchased from www.eventbrite.co.uk

Further info: Check Madame Tussauds website www.madametussauds.com

Movies showing on the 4th:

Romeo & Juliet (1996), doors open at 6pm, film starts at 7.15pm

Breakfast at Tiffany’s, doors open at 7.45pm, film starts at 9.30pm   

Movies showing on the 5th:

Pretty Woman, doors open at 6pm, film starts at 7.15pm

Top Gun, doors open at 7.45pm, film starts at 9.30pm

 

  • Images used from tharasofian.blogspot.com & pics.urduwire.com
  • Info used from madametussauds.com & eventbrite.co.uk

 

Unique cinematic experience revealed!

TWILIGHT’S BACK, LEICESTER SQUARE WEST LONDON

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The poor crazies started to take over Leicester Square last night in anticipation of the last Twilight film, which premieres in London tonight…People going to the West End this evening YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

The fun and frolics start from 5pm, so if your not a fan I advise that you stay away from the Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Sq area.

If you’re a fan then don’t forget your costumes, camera and a picture to sign…oh and a pen!

ENJOY

Free Film Festival, DEPTFORD & NEW CROSS SOUTH EAST LONDON

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An exciting and diverse range of film events at 12 different venues across the borough of Lewisham, South East London.

Later in the year, don’t miss the third Peckham and Nunhead Free Film Festival at community venues throughout London SE15 between 13-23 September.

Free Film Festivals is an award-winning south London community group run by volunteers. Our events bring people together to share a film and celebrate their local area.

They’d love to hear from anyone who would like to get involved in organising an event or helping with the planning.

For more info visit their site www. freefilmfestivals.org

 

Date:  APRIL 27TH – 6TH MAY

Tickets:         FREE BABY!

Venue:           VARIES, CHECK DATE & TIME FOR LOCATION

 

Date Film Title Venue Area
27.04.2012
19.00 h – 22.00 h		 Festival launch event Old Deptford Police Station New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival
27.04.2012
20.00 h – 22.00 h		 Bike-powered Harry Potter Somerville Adventure Playground New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival
28.04.2012
09.00 h – 23.00 h		 Rudo y Cursi Deptford Project New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival
28.04.2012
13.00 h – 19.00 h		 Freedom Cells Old Deptford Police Station New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival
28.04.2012
20.00 h – 22.00 h		 Bike-powered Sherlock Holmes Fordham Park New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival
29.04.2012
09.00 h – 23.00 h		 Rockers Deptford Project New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival
29.04.2012
19.00 h – 22.00 h		 Film in the Garden Sandbourne Road Community Garden New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival
30.04.2012
19.00 h – 22.00 h		 No DVD New Cross People’sLibrary New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival
30.04.2012
19.30 h – 21.30 h		 The Lost Cinema of Deptford Big Red Pizzeria New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival
01.05.2012
19.00 h – 21.30 h		 The Science of Sleep – on the ceiling Lewisham Arthouse New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival
02.05.2012
19.30 h – 21.45 h		 The Gospel According to St Matthew St Nicholas Church New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival
03.05.2012
16.00 h – 22.00 h		 LONGINgaze Sanford Housing Co-op New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival
03.05.2012
18.30 h		 Co-operatives on film Sanford Housing Co-op New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival
03.05.2012
20.00 h – 22.00 h		 Cinetopia presents Craters and Mirrors The Hill Station New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival
03.05.2012
20.00 h – 22.00 h		 The Crisis of Civilization Sanford Housing Co-op New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival
04.05.2012
18.00 h – 21.00 h		 Shallow Water, Deep Skin The Agency New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival
04.05.2012
19.00 h – 21.30 h		 Coming to America Deptford Lounge New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival
04.05.2012 – 05.05.2012
20.15 h – 06.00 h		 Attack the Cross! – all night Goldsmiths Students’ Union New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival
05.05.2012
20.00 h – 21.30 h		 Up in the Park Telegraph Hill Upper Park New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival
06.05.2012
15.00 h – 17.00 h		 Talked about Pink (with Q & A) St Paul’s House New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival
06.05.2012
19.00 h		 The Tunnel Big Red Pizzeria New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival

 

  • Info from freefilmfestivals.org
  • Image from wanderingchopsticks.blogspot.com

 

 

Free thing to do in London, Revealed!

 

A Fistful of films, event recommendation from Rhiannon Stephanie Docherty

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Why not help bring the good times back to Ealing today (from 5.30pm) by saddling up for Time Out Live’s ‘Fistful of Film’ evening, in association with MGM HD.

The main event is an outdoor screening of Sergio Leone’s seminal Spaghetti Western ‘A Fistful of Dollars’ in Walpole Park, featuring Clint Eastwood in his first film as the enigmatic ‘The Man with No Name’, but don’t let that distract you too much from a host of other rootin’ tootin’, gunslingin’ activities, all for only £3.

Live music comes courtesy of the fabulous Mariachi Tequila (could there be a more Mexican-sounding band name?) and should perfectly complement the cold beer and burritos on offer.

 

Price: £3

Time and Date:From 5.30pm on Saturday 13th August

Where: Walpole Park, Mattlock Lane, Ealing W5 5EQ

www.mgmchannel.com

 

Hidden thing to do in London, Revealed!

Films on Fridges, Fish Island Hackney East London

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Reclaimed fridges are the primary material of this temporary cinema, which has been inspired by East London’s ‘fridge mountain’ -a 20-foot-high pile of discarded fridges that once occupied the site of the London 2012 Olympic Games. With the Olympic Stadium as a backdrop, the cinema shows films with a sporting theme.

 

The programme is as follows:

Jul 27: ‘Rocky’ (with live orchestral accompaniment)

Jul 28: ‘Fire in Babylon

Jul 29: ‘What Have You Done Today, Mervyn Day?’

Jul 30: ‘Pelada’

Aug 4: ‘Escape to Victory’

Aug 5: ‘Breaking Away’

Aug 6: ‘Cool Runnings’

Aug 7: ‘Pumping Iron’

Aug 10: ‘East End Tales’

Aug 11: ‘Rio Breaks’

Aug 12: ‘Slapshot’

Aug 13: ‘Chariots of Fire’.

For full details see www.filmsonfridges.com

Films on Fridges can be found in East London’s Fish Island, just a stone’s throw from the Olympic Park.

 

Address:
The Yard
Forman Smokehouse Gallery Yard
adjacent to H. Forman & Son
Stour Road
E3 2NT
London

Transport: A short walk from the Hackney Wick Overground Station, or the 26, 30, and 388 bus terminal.

 

Hidden thing to do in London, Revealed!

 

 

InTransit Art Festival, Kensington and Chelsea

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InTRANSIT festival is an exciting, fresh and contemporary series of newly commissioned arts events.

InTRANSIT takes place once a year and transforms the streets, parks and public places of Kensington and Chelsea into a riotous feast of culture. This year InTRANSIT launches at the former Commonwealth Institute with Common Sounds: Touching the Void, three days of unique performances that take the audience on a journey deep into the building, which opens for the first time in ten years.

The events schedule includes Zero hour bus tours, a Tea Dance and Cycle-In Cinema.

Check out the website brouchure for further events details:

InTRANSIT Festival 2011 brochure

 

When:

8:00pm, 14 July, The old Commonwealth Building, Kensington

Main Festival: 22-31 July

 

Box Office

www.wegottickets.com/intransit

Website

www.rbkc.gov.uk/subsites/intransit.aspx


Cycle-in Cinema, Portobello Road

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Imagine a Drive-In Cinema but without the cars! People ride to the screening on their two-wheeled beasts, hook their bicycle to the generator and power the performance. The movie soundtrack will be broadcast using a wireless transmitter allowing audience members to ‘tune-in‘ to the performances using their mobile phones or radios.

This magnificent Cycle-In Cinema also won’t cost the earth. The electricity for the screenings will be produced by the cyclists – you, your friends and neighbours and most of the equipments will be delivered on bikes and trailers.

Cycle-In Cinema will be a programme of 12 pedal-powered screenings in four London boroughs throughout 2011. The cinemas could take place anywhere! They will resurrect the abandoned corners of the capital and weave some magic into our local lidos, squares, rooftops and playgrounds. Cycle-In Cinema is an opportunity to bring communities together to take pride in their local areas, have some fun and experience something new and inspiring.

The next Screening will take place as part of the InTransit Art Festive on July 31st on Portobello Road.

www.magnificentrevolution.org