Throughout his 70th birthday year, writer and psychogeographer Iain Sinclair has been curating a season of 70 films that have appeared in his novels. In the second of these screening to be shown at the Cinema Museum, Christopher Petit and Christopher Roth introduce Touch of Evil (1958), directed by Orson Welles and Psycho (1960), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, with an underscore by Mordant Music.
Entries from March 16th, 2014
Iain Sinclair 70×70 Screenings: Touch of Evil (1958) & Psycho (1960) PLEASE NOTE LATE CHANGE OF HOSTS
March 2014 · Events
Jazz at the Workhouse with The Dixie Ticklers
March 2014 · Events
Back by popular demand, a dash of New Orleans in downtown Kennington. The Dixie Ticklers (who number Woody Allen as one of their fans) bring an evening of jazz, blues, dancing and delicious food – plus three brand new scores to accompany some fine vintage movies.
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A Leni Riefenstahl Evening
March 2014 · Events
Controversial German actress and filmmaker, Leni Riefenstah is the subject of what promises to be a fascinating profile by writer/broadcaster Michael Pointon – richly illustrated with clips and a screening of The Blue Light (1932).
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An Evening with John Krish
March 2014 · Events
The world of a freelance writer/director is illustrated in the third of our series of screenings introduced by the incomparable John Krish. Four of John’s works will be shown: ‘I Think They Call Him John’ (1964); ‘Let My People Go’ (1961); Avengers episode ‘A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Station’ (1967); and ‘Out Of The Darkness’ (1985).
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A Just William Evening
March 2014 · Events
Not “just” William – but two Williams! We are delighted to present, together for the first time on any stage, the two oldest surviving actors to have portrayed Richmal Crompton’s immortal schoolboy hero: radio’s first William, John Clark; together with William Graham, star of Just William’s Luck (1947) and William Comes to Town (1948). Join us for an evening of memories and conversation, hosted by David McGillivray.
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Palace of Varieties
March 2014 · Events
It is Palace of Varieties time again at the Cinema Museum – get set for another evening of theatrical tomfoolery, comedy and music with Chris Lynam, Tina T’urner Tea Lady, Laurence Owen and more.
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Mark Kermode: Jeremy (1973)
March 2014 · Events
Mark Kermode introduces one of his favourite films Jeremy (1973) – touching high school romance. There will be a Q&A session with Mark before the film.
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Star Canine Film Performances
March 2014 · Events
The Golden Collar Awards are back! Come and see the four-legged stars of the cinema screen rewarded in fine style.
