November 2007
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Film: Cinema Of The World - Focus On Amir Shahab Razavian (2002, 2004)
1 Nov 2007, 7:30 p.m.
This double bill is an exciting introduction to a contemporary Iranian filmmaker who has rarely been screened in the UK, followed possibly by food and music.
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Event: A Bit Crack, Monthly Storytelling Event
2 Nov 2007, 7 p.m.
ROBERT GREYGRASS tells stories of his Lokota People Walking on Turtle Island Traditional Stories from America and Robert’s Powwow singing evoke laughter and tears. Robert will bring traditional Lakota stories and stories from other tribes to inspire and educate. His powwow singing fills the room with good feelings and his flute playing can bring you to tears. This will be an evening of stories, songs jokes learning and laughter from an award winning storyteller.
03
Gig: Private Party
3 Nov 2007, 8 p.m.
private party
04
Film: Last Year At Marienbad (1961)
4 Nov 2007, 7:30 p.m.
One of the most cult films in the history of cinema, directed by genius French film maker Alain Resnais.
04
Film: Last Year At Marienbad (1961)
4 Nov 2007, 7:30 p.m.
One of the most cult films in the history of cinema, directed by genius French film maker Alain Resnais.
05
Meeting: General Meeting
5 Nov 2007, 6 p.m.
06
Meeting: General Meeting
6 Nov 2007, 6 p.m.
06
Film: The Truth About Weapons Of Mass Destruction (2007)
6 Nov 2007, 8 p.m.
In the summer of 2004 with the growing death toll in Iraq, the increasing cost of the war and the now public incompetence of the British Ministry of Defence, four lads with no media experience posed as film makers and set out on a self funded road journey to discovery the truth about weapons of mass destruction.
07
Festival: 43 (Two)
7 Nov 2007, 6 p.m.
An exhibition of work by Kate E Deeming to accompany the performance film of the same name, showing on 7 November 2008. Craig Wilson craigwilson62@gmail.com 07890 038336
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Event: 43 (Two)
7 Nov 2007, 8 p.m.
43 (two) is a new site-specific work, by US born artist Kate E Deeming, projected onto walls in post-industrial spaces (the Star & Shadow being the first), the forgotten ‘in-between’ spaces where people and history hover precariously.
08
Film: Last Year At Marienbad (1961)
8 Nov 2007, 7:30 p.m.
One of the most cult films in the history of cinema, directed by genius French film maker Alain Resnais.
08
Film: Last Year At Marienbad (1961)
8 Nov 2007, 7:30 p.m.
One of the most cult films in the history of cinema, directed by genius French film maker Alain Resnais.
08
Film: Last Year At Marienbad (1961)
8 Nov 2007, 7:30 p.m.
One of the most cult films in the history of cinema, directed by genius French film maker Alain Resnais.
09
Gig: John Smith
9 Nov 2007, 8 p.m.
John Smith. Emerging from the quintessentially English plains of Devon but resident on the banks of the Merseysippi in Liverpool for seven years, John Smith’s dazzlingly accomplished folk vignettes have been met with waves of applause wherever he’s stopped off, having supported and learned from John Martyn for the past 18 months, as well as playing countless shows under his own steam. Already described by folk giant John Renbourn as "the future of acoustic guitar music", make your own mind up when he comes to the Star and Shadow
10
Event: Monthly Volunteer Induction
10 Nov 2007, 11 a.m.
Second Saturday of each month. All new and returning volunteers welcome. No need to book.
10
Gig: Night Of Sevens + Support
10 Nov 2007, 7 p.m.
An Evening of Art and Music. Live sets from Night Of Sevens and New Vinyls (+2 acts tbc). Surrealist Exhibits by The Singing Garden. DJs til late. Doors 7pm. £3 Entry Free Punch!!! www.myspace.com /music of sevens /newvinyls /thesinginggarden
11
Meeting: General Meeting
11 Nov 2007, 1:01 a.m.
11
Event: Cubecola Workshop
11 Nov 2007, noon
The Cola secret recipe has been cracked! Learn how to make your own with code-crackers Kayle Brandon and Kate Rich, followed by a compare and contrast tasting session. Workshop: 12 noon - 4pm. Evening tasting session: 6pm - 8pm.
11
Festival: The 4 Hour Film Challenge
11 Nov 2007, 1 p.m.
On Sunday afternoon 11 November, at 1pm, twelve teams of film makers will be given a suggestion to make a film…that will have to be brought back to the Star and Shadow at 5pm the same day! All the films will be shown to the public in the evening, and the Four Hour Film Challenge Cup will be voted for by industry judges. If Films info@improvisationfoundation.com
12
Meeting: Programming Meeting
12 Nov 2007, 6 p.m.
13
No Events Scheduled
13 Nov 2007
14
Film: ¡Cantina Latina! - En Brasil Quasi Irmaos (2004)
14 Nov 2007, 7:30 p.m.
They could have been brothers united by music, but are ultimately separated by Brazil. Scripted by Paulo Lins (City of God) Almost Brothers is a tour de force account on the tensions of the uneasy relationship between the white middle class and the black slums in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Tonight is a special night: Special Guests from Filhos de Bimba Capoeira group demonstrating Capoeira and Samba after the film!
15
Event: Films From The New York Underground Film Festival
15 Nov 2007, 8 p.m.
Sway (Dir. Richard Sandler, 2006) and Random Lunacy (Dir. Victor Zemet and Stephanie Silber, 2007)
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Festival: New York Underground Film Festival
15 Nov 2007, 8 p.m.
The Star and Shadow Cinema Newcastle hosts a selection of films from the New York Underground Film Festival on Thursday 15, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 November 2007. We’ve selected some of the best films from this year’s New York Underground Film Festival and brought them to the Star and Shadow - the UK’s seismic epi-centre for all that’s happening in film - experimental - political - indi - and put together a weekend festival – New York music – food – and Manhattan booze – cocktails - everything at our usual low slung prices. Adrian starandshadow@gmail.com
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Festival: Céilidh
16 Nov 2007, 7:30 p.m.
Special Star & Shadow Céilidh with live band, Scottish dance, wine and treats! you - the dancers
17
Event: New York Underground Film Festival
17 Nov 2007, 7:30 p.m.
Very special night with films from the New York Underground Film Festival, music from the USA and from the UK, pizzas and…Manhattan cocktails. Come along and party!
18
Meeting: Other Meeting
18 Nov 2007, 12:30 p.m.
18
Event: Films From The New York Underground Film Festival
18 Nov 2007, 7:30 p.m.
The Life and Times of Robert Kennedy Starring Gary Cooper (Dir. Aaron Valdez, 8 mins, 2006); According To (Dir. Kevin Jerome Everson, 9 mins, 2007); Lunch Film (Curated by Mike Plant, 72 mins, 2007); La Trenchira Luminosa Del Presidente Gonzalo (Dir. Jim Finn, 60 mins, 2007).
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Meeting: General Meeting
19 Nov 2007, 6 p.m.
20
Film: Steal This Film (2006)
20 Nov 2007, 8 p.m.
How will the film industry and business models need to change in a future where piracy is rife and unpreventable? This first film about file-sharing gives you some clues.
21
Gig: Simon Joyner Plus Special Guests
21 Nov 2007, 8 p.m.
Simon Joyner is a solitary songwriter living in Omaha, Nebraska. Considered by some to be the forefather of the burgeoning Omaha music scene, he has profoundly influenced the music of Bright Eyes.
22
Film: Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959)
22 Nov 2007, 7:30 p.m.
Famous for its innovative use of flashbacks and directed by genius French filmmaker Alain Resnais, it is based on a screenplay by French writer Marguerite Duras. Highly acclaimed, it is considered as the first film of the French New Wave.
23
Gig: Gary Smith + S & M Combo
23 Nov 2007, 8 p.m.
Gary Smith : solo electric guitar (Impro) plus S & M Combo [cello and electronics] £6 /£4.
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No Events Scheduled
24 Nov 2007
25
Film: Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959)
25 Nov 2007, 7:30 a.m.
Famous for its use of flashbacks, the film is based on a screenplay by Marguerite Duras.
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Film: Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959)
25 Nov 2007, 7:30 p.m.
Famous for its innovative use of flashbacks and directed by genius French filmmaker Alain Resnais, it is based on a screenplay by French writer Marguerite Duras. Highly acclaimed, it is considered as the first film of the French New Wave.
26
Meeting: Programming Meeting
26 Nov 2007, 6 p.m.
27
Event: Lifeworkart Conference
27 Nov 2007, 10 a.m.
Private hire event. The conference aims to address the transition from university into the working world and provides students with the opportunity to engage in conversations with people working in the arts community
28
Event: A History Of Die Tödliche Doris
28 Nov 2007, 7:30 p.m.
A performance lecture with Super-8 films by Wolfgang Müller, founding member of Berlin based conceptual art group Die Todliche Doris (The Deadly Doris). The group existed from 1980 – 1987 and produced avant garde music, film and performance projects including exhibiting at documenta 8, Kassel. Their radical Dadaist character embodied the city’s unstable identity and their acclaimed Super-8 films, including The Life of Sid Vicious and Berliner Kitchen Music evoke a disappearing era. Presented as part of the Die Tödliche Doris exhibition at alt.gallery from 28 November – 9 February 2008.
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Event: How Does Your Garden Grow?
29 Nov 2007, 7:30 p.m.
An evening of live music, feasting and dancing to celebrate the work of a community garden that brings hope to the people of Cameroon. This is a fundraiser for Ndanifor - look out as we confirm contributors.
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Festival: Newcastle's First Bicycle Film Festival
30 Nov 2007, 6 p.m.
In conjunction with Byker’s Recyke y’ Bike project the Star and Shadow Cinema celebrates a weekend of Bicycle films and activities. Starting with a Critical Mass Bike ride in the centre of Newcastle on Friday evening, the Cinema will celebrate classics of the cinema with films from around the world starring bicycles on Friday and Saturday. On Saturday morning we will also have an enlightening bike maintenance training session. Free parking for bicycles within the cinema! Dorothy recyke@blueyonder.co.uk
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Festival: Newcastle's First Bicycle Film Festival
30 Nov 2007, 6 p.m.
In conjunction with Byker’s Recyke y’ Bike project the Star and Shadow Cinema celebrates a weekend of Bicycle films and activities. Starting with a Critical Mass Bike ride in the centre of Newcastle, Meet Haymarket 6pm on Friday 30th November, the Cinema will celebrate classics of the cinema with films from around the world starring bicycles. Free parking for bicycles within the cinema! Dorothy recyke@blueyonder.co.uk