The Cinema Museum, London

Past Events Archive

Vintage Film Circle: Full Circle

Sat 10 Nov 2012 @ 19:30 · Events

In the 1960s/70s there arose a subculture of DIY screenings in smoky backrooms and above pubs in central London, introducing a generation of cinephiles to a wealth of silent rarities, often in 9.5mm format. For one night only the VFC recreates the experience of one of its classic film shows, including Tom Mix in The Big Diamond Robbery, French animation and comedy, and Stage Stars Off Stage. Don't miss!

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Saturday Morning Pictures

Sat 10 Nov 2012 @ 10:00 · Events

Join us for a nostalgic recreation of Saturday Morning Pictures from the 1950s, complete with cowboys, cartoons and cliff-hanging serials, not to mention choc ices, competitions, and a grumpy commissionaire! Families very welcome!

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An Evening with Michael Medwin

Thu 8 Nov 2012 @ 19:30 · Events

A not-to-be-missed evening, as Michael Medwin shares his experience of over 60 years of the British film industry, both as mainstay character actor of films from the 1940s-60s including The Longest Day, and as producer for Albert Finney and Lindsay Anderson in the era of British cool.

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Screening: Tempest (2012)

Sun 4 Nov 2012 @ 15:00 · Events

Join us for a screening of this 21st-century reimagining of Shakespeare's last great play, a celebration of contemporary urban youth culture that follows 17 young actors from South London struggling to put on their production. Five years in the making, Fifth Column's follow-up to Way of the Morris is a euphoric blend of drama and documentary.

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CineSunday: The Witches of Eastwick (with cocktails!)

Sun 28 Oct 2012 @ 15:00 · Events

Halloween is coming … and this month you’re going to be treated to the SPOOKY camp comedy The Witches of Eastwick starring Susan Sarandon, Cher, Jack Nicholson & Michelle Pfeiffer. You’ll be welcomed with themed cocktails including Cher’s Vodka Champagne Cauldron and Jack’s Magical Gin as you sashay to Cher’s Greatest Hits. 

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An evening with Cinematographer Brian Tufano

Sat 27 Oct 2012 @ 19:30 · Events

This special event with one of the UK's most illustrious cinematographers offers a unique perspective on half a century of the British film industry - plus a great opportunity for would-be filmmakers to learn from the experiences and work of "the man with the Midas touch", whose films have included Quadrophenia, Trainspotting, East is East and Kidulthood.

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An evening with John Krish SORRY, POSTPONED UNTIL 2013

Thu 25 Oct 2012 @ 19:30 · Events

Director John Krish presents his life and work, from sci-fi features and TV (including the stylish colour credits for The Avengers) to acclaimed documentaries made for such sponsors as the GPO and British Transport Films, for example his much-loved reflection on the demise of London’s trams, The Elephant Will Never Forget.

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Home Movie Day London

Sat 20 Oct 2012 @ 11:00 - 17:00 · Events

We are again the London venue for this annual free event, to which film format home movies can be brought for advice from archivists, with projectionists on hand. You don’t have to have home movies to come along. There’ll be special events, cakes and prize competitions! www.homemovieday.com/london

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