Kim Newman and Jonathan Rigby are our guides on a journey from monsters, ghouls and horror-of-Armageddon in the 1960s to slasher, splatter and the occult in the 1970s, rediscovering the classics and exploring the less well-trodden paths.
Entries from August 25th, 2011
The Silent House (1929): A Night with Walter Forde
August 2011 · Events
Why is that creepy Dr Chan-Fu fiendishly menacing sweet Mabel Poulton with hypnosis, shots from hidden revolvers, and a pit of poisonous snakes? All will be revealed in a rare screening of Walter Forde’s lively silent version of a popular 192os stage melodrama.
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Scala documentary, panel Q&A and classic double bill Pink Flamingos & Bride of Frankenstein in this day of events celebrating the legendary repertory cinema.
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Silent Preservation Premieres: The Unwanted (1924) & A Hundred Years Ago – French shorts
August 2011 · Events
Guy Edmonds presents EYE’s latest film preservations and talks about some of the techniques employed in the preservation process.
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French Sundaes: films + talks from Jon Davies
August 2011 · Events
A monthly season of screenings featuring milestones in French Cinema, with talks from Jon Davies.
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Silent Clowns: Paul Merton & Neil Brand
July 2011 · Events
The Cinema Museum plays host to Paul Merton as he presents extracts from the very best silent comedians in some of their funniest films. His infectious enthusiasm and knowledge of these films mean a splendid time is guaranteed for all. Neil Brand provides fantastic live accompaniment.
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Schlock horror – don’t miss Cinetopia’s Halloween Spooktacular at the Cinema Museum! Mystery movie, quiz, food & bar + more. Dress to kill!
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The Cinema Museum Receives Happy Museum Award
July 2011 · News
The Cinema Museum is delighted to have been granted a Happy Museum Award for our Community Curators project, one of six such awards made to museums and galleries nationally as part of a groundbreaking programme to see how museums can create new civic spaces to help society transition to a high well-being, more sustainable world.
