The UK Buster Keaton Society. Quarterly meeting of the society dedicated to the appreciation of the silent comedian. Keaton films or documentaries will be screened.
Entries from March 15th, 2014
The Blinking Buzzards – Spring 2014
March 2014 · Events
Celebrating Chaplin’s Tramp
March 2014 · Events
Talk with films and clips. Glenn Mitchell (author of The Chaplin Encyclopedia) explores Chaplin’s early work.
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At 13 years old Eric L’Epine Smith ran away from home to appear in a silent film. Jane L’Epine Smith, the renowned casting director’s daughter, talks about the stars he discovered in the 1930s and 40s, including Rex Harrison and Errol Flynn.
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Saturday Morning Pictures
February 2014 · Events
Lee Pressman’s morning mayhem is back again by public demand. Even more vintage cartoons, cliffhangers, choc-ices and choice entertainment. Another fun-filled morning for all the family! Tickets always sell fast so book early. Doors open at 09.30 for a 10.00 start. Refreshments will be available in our licenced cafe/bar. TICKETS & PRICING £6 (£4 conc) […]
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An Evening with John Wilson
February 2014 · Events
One of Britain’s leading film editors who had a long, and fruitful collaboration with Peter Greenaway, gives an illustrated masterclass. His films include Billy Elliot (2000), The History Boys (2006) and The Book Thief (2013). He also edited 13 episodes of Downton Abbey.
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French Sundays Screening and Talk: Sitcom (1998)
February 2014 · Events
French surrealistic satire written and directed by François Ozon. The moral decline of a once esteemed suburban family, whose descent into degeneracy begins with the purchase of a small white rat.
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An Evening with Howard Lanning
February 2014 · Events
Three generations of Lannings have been involved in the film industry. Howard spent 50 years in film and sound editing on films such as Curse of the Crimson Altar. Discover the stars they’ve worked with and their adventures behind the scenes.
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The Big Steal (1946) & Night and the City (1950): Screening
February 2014 · Events
A film noir double bill. First up, Robert Mitchum is a wrongly accused man on the run in Don Siegel’s noir comedy. To follow, a British film from director Jules Dassin, starring Richard Widmark as an American hustler in postwar London.
