What we’re about
This is for people who are into new bands and old films, particularly cult and alternative stuff that's relatively affordable. C'mon, do you really want to join two different groups? We also show social online films: we watch something good (and preferably free) online and hang out via WhatsApp while it's on.
We're an open and friendly group, so if you have interesting taste and a willingness to organise people, collar me at an event because I'm looking to build up a group of hosts who are into a diverse range of stuff. In the meantime, if there's something you want to go to, say so in the Discussions and I'll see what I can do.
Three other points: 1) If you want to go to something it's best to book early, these events often sell out (yes, even the movies), 2) If you come to an event and can't find anyone, post on the event page and we'll look for you, and 3) If you can't make it, make sure to change your RSVP to No beforehand because we have a three strikes policy for no shows - as in three strikes and you're out.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Dune (1984) - FREE SCREENINGLittle Faith, London
One could argue that Denis Villeneuve's version of Dune is superior, but then he had certain advantages: a vastly bigger budget, access to far better special effects, twice the film length, and he wasn't insane.
But for me, David Lynch's OG Dune will always be my favourite, and Kyle MacLachlan and Sting (still part of The Police) the definitive Paul and Feyd-Rautha. High after the success of The Elephant Man, Lynch turned down Return of the Jedi to make a fever dream of a movie filled with amazing visuals and world-class actors wedded to a plot that was so incomprehensible the studio ended up having to print pamphlets for the cinemas trying to explain it. For some reason, it didn't turn out to be a hit.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ9VAJ1f0zU
Anyway, this is showing at the The Little Yak bar as part of the New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival. Details here: https://freefilmfestivals.org/event/dune-1984/
That's right, it's free which means it's first come, first served. With that in mind, let's meet at The Bird's Next around the corner for a pre-drink at six and head there for 6.45/7pm. We don't want a repeat of the Wicker Man fiasco of last year.
- The Matrix (1999) - Only £2.50!Genesis Cinema, LONDON
Given how bad the rest of the movies were (not to mention the rest of the Wachowskis' career), it's easy to forget just how amazing The Matrix was and is. A brilliant concept, with perfect execution, tremendous action sequences and special effects that were revolutionary at the time and still hold up. And the third act gets me emotionally every time. Have you never seen it on a big screen? You simply must!
I remember seeing this trailer as a teenager and being blown away. And it's still phenomenal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKQi3bBA1y8
This is part of the annual birthday season at The Genesis and as such tickets (available here) are only £2.50 - reason enough to buy food at the bar or concession stand, I say. We can meet in the bar for a pre-drink at 8pm and head in afterwards.
