Explore the ways in which horror, science fiction and fantasy cinema has cast its spell on filmgoers.
Upcoming Events
An exciting venue for London…
The Cinema Museum has a fascinating programme of regular talks, film screenings, bazaars, exhibitions and live events, with presentations from key film industry experts and film historians.
Events take place in either the impressive and spacious hall or the atmospheric 36-seat screening-room, with its old cinema seats and illuminated signage. The events provide an excellent opportunity to explore the Museum.
Horror, Science Cinema and Fantasy Cinema – A 12-week course run by Morley College
Tue 7 Jan - Tue 1 Apr 2014 · 19.30 - 21.30 every Tuesday · Events
The Spring Season 2014
Sat 1 Mar - Mon 30 Jun 2014 · Events
The Cinema Museum continues its fundraising campaign to secure the Museum’s future with a new season of film screenings and live talks.
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The Big Steal (1946) & Night and the City (1950): Screening
Sun 9 Mar 2014 @ 14:30 · 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.
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An Evening with Howard Lanning
Thu 13 Mar 2014 @ 19:30 · 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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French Sundays Screening and Talk: Sitcom (1998)
Sun 16 Mar 2014 @ 14:30 · 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 John Wilson
Thu 20 Mar 2014 @ 19:30 · 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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Saturday Morning Pictures
Sat 22 Mar 2014 @ 10:00 · 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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Eric L’Epine Smith: The Last Gentleman of the British Film Industry
Thu 27 Mar 2014 @ 19:30 · Events
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.
