https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/2008/02/feed/Star And Shadow Events 2008-02-01 to 2008-02-29en-gbSat, 15 Sep 2018 22:29:54 -0000https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/184Describing a 'limited' nuclear attack in Kent, this 1965 film is now widely recognised as an excellent piece of work, although it was kept off TV screens until 1985. Film followed by a discussion organised by Tyneside Medact.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/184https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/155A vibrant, swinging musical documentary about Romanian Gypsy musicians Fanfara Ciocarlia. Beautiful ear-bursting, award winning roma-road movie. https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/155https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/198Year of the Beaver investigates the events surrounding the Grunwick strike of 1977, the first in Britain in which Asian women took a leading role. https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/198https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/170Valentines Special, followed by Smiths Disco and special cocktails!https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/170https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/146In 2257 a reconnaissance spacecraft from Earth lands on distant Altair-IV to try to learn what happened to a research mission that left Earth 20 years earlier...https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/146https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/175A free screening to make up for the cancellation in November… In the best traditions of Paul Foot this film is an explosive critique of the Ministry of Defence, the Weapons dossier and the ministers who voted for the war on Iraq.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/175https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/220In 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.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/220https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/133Shocking but hilarious documentary charting the destruction of basic Liberties under New Labour.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/133https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/126After touring around the world, we are happy to present this programme from international artists exploring questions of voyeurism and conflict - themes any activist photographer or film-maker must come to terms with. https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/126https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/124A feature documentary by Stuart Urban on his father Garri Urban, one of the 20th century's most extraordinary survivors,who endured both the extremes of Nazism and Communism. Excellent film presented in exclusivity by the director, present at the Star and Shadow tonight.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/124https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/266Film and discussion with visiting Cubans, followed by a social and music until 11:00pmhttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/266https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/121A warm up to our AV 08 festival programme! Media madness reigns supreme in this scathing satire of network television. https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/121https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/51An Evening of Music and Poetry with Ellen Phethean, Uplifted Women's Choir, Flamingcellos, Lady Caroline Mary, and InCahoots...https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/51https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/92Story telling night with A Bit Crack, North East Story Tellers. Theme tonight: Under The Cloak. A Bit Crack https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/92https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/72The British Federation of Film Societies presents 'Getting Networked' - a facilitated networking event to bring together established film societies and volunteer-run community cinemas, as well as anyone interested in setting up such ventures. British Federation of Film Societies https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/72https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/126The Ghetto Method presents the first of a series of exclusive and exciting mixed media events, delivering an evening of films, music and live art around a theme. The theme tonight is 'The Devils That Stand Between Us' and the main film is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless mind... Ghetto Method https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/126https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/143Fortnightly gatherings: get together, talk, watch movies, eat, drink and take action to change injustices in the world and at home. All welcome. Free. info@starandshadow.org.uk https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/143https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/48Set the record straight - My Big Fat Greek Wedding sucks. Come along tonight to enjoy Greece's rich culture. We will be screening two fascinating documentaries, a feature film and a band will be playing live Greek underground music. info@starandshadow.org.uk https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/48https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/131Exciting night with films and special Greek music... info@starandshadow.org.uk https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/131https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/130Burroughs is back to haunt you! Featuring a filmic homage to William S. Burroughs with live soundtrack by Helictite, and Anthony Balch's legendary 'Towers Open Fire'. info@starandshadow.org.uk https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/130https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/64Do you think the Star and Shadow is a great place where you would like to do some work? That's how many of us started! During this session we'll explain to you everything about how to work at the Star and Shadow Cinema. info@starandshadow.org.uk https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/64https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/88Open Forum: How can we work together? gerrybeee@yahoo.com https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/88https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/95Opening of photographic exhibition by Carlos Pequenino with live music from the legendary Baghdaddies and more from musicians captured in his work around cultural festivals, as part of the social and cultural networking he is involved with in Newcastle. cphoto2@gmail.com https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/95https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/66Get together, talk, watch movies, eat, drink- take action to change injustices in the world and at home, Free. info@starandshadow.org.uk https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/66https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/134We celebrate lo-fi, punk rock approaches to the cheapest, easiest-to-play, and most democratic of instruments, the ukulele. Highlights include live sets from no less than 5 bands, and a rare screening of ROCK THAT UKE "a quirkily philosophical cinematic love poem that examines the near mystical allure of the ukulele". Plus much much more! Craig Wilson lightbulb08@gmail.com https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/134https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/58Investigating the concept of broadcast and the breakdown of production, Little Chops, a Newcastle based arts collective, explore elements of the theme of AV08 through various mixed media and multi-media experiments. Tonight we will have a special party to open the exhibition, with a gig from BARK! info@starandshadow.org.uk https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/58https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/121General Meetinghttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/121https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/120General Meetinghttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/120https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/247Programming Meetinghttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/247https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/119General Meetinghttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/119https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/118Programming Meetinghttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/118