May 2008
01
Film: Daratt (2006)
1 May 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Film from Chad inspired by themes a Mozart opera…Won the Grand Special Jury Prize at the venice Film Festival.
02
Festival: Story Telling Night: A Bit Crack
2 May 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Our dear regular story telling night returns… A Bit Crack
03
Festival: National Feminist Activist Forum
3 May 2008, 3 p.m.
The Hera festival is an afternoon and evening of music, performance, and art celebrating women's (bio/trans/queer/female identified) creativity. hera@thebricoleurspress.org.uk
04
Festival: Sunday Market!
4 May 2008, 11 a.m.
A new bi-monthly market for clothing, music, books, handmade, recycled/customised, 2nd hand/vintage & much more! starandshadowmarket@googlemail.com
05
Meeting: Programming Meeting
5 May 2008, 6 p.m.
06
Meeting: General Meeting
6 May 2008, 6:30 p.m.
07
No Events Scheduled
7 May 2008
08
Film: Romanian Shorts: Alive In The City
8 May 2008, 7:30 p.m.
A series of short documentaries made by young European film-makers revealing different aspects of life in Romanian cities…
09
Gig: Party Music! Caravan + Support
9 May 2008, 8 p.m.
A pounding night of Gypsy Jazz, funkfolkfusion and songs with the amazing Caravan with two excellent support bands: Kate Young and the 100 Man Orchestra.
10
Festival: South Africa Filminaweek & Djs
10 May 2008, 7 p.m.
Doors 7pm. Films 8pm. Music from 9-11pm FREE ENTRY Late Programme Addition due to cancellation. THIS WILL BE A TOP NIGHT… Andy Jones & Christo Wallers andy@screenstation.net 07960 393785
11
Event: 15
11 May 2008, 6 p.m.
An exhibition of 15 Robots, 15 Drawings and 15 (80's) singles + 15, Preview of new experimental feature length documentary.
12
Meeting: General Meeting
12 May 2008, 6 p.m.
13
Gig: Blevin Blectum, Scorces
13 May 2008, 8 p.m.
Gig organised by NOFI: they will once again blow all definitions out of the water…
14
No Events Scheduled
14 May 2008
15
Film: Family Cinema: Punam (2005)
15 May 2008, 3:30 p.m.
Following a day in the life of a nine year old Nepali girl called Punam, this documentary reveals her routine, family and friends, hopes and worries. What is life like in Nepal?
15
Film: Daratt (2006)
15 May 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Film from Chad inspired by themes a Mozart opera…Won the Grand Special Jury Prize at the venice Film Festival.
16
Film: People Like Us
16 May 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Talk and Screening by Vicki Bennett.
17
No Events Scheduled
17 May 2008
18
Film: Family Cinema: Punam (2005)
18 May 2008, 2:30 p.m.
Following a day in the life of a nine year old Nepali girl called Punam, this film reveals her routine, family and friends, hopes and worries. What is life like in Nepal?
18
Film: The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp (1943)
18 May 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Patriotic romantic drama set in WWII Britain about the life of Clive Candy, elderly British army officer who believes that war is still fought with honour between gentlemen.
19
Meeting: General Meeting
19 May 2008, 6 p.m.
20
No Events Scheduled
20 May 2008
21
No Events Scheduled
21 May 2008
22
Film: Dirty On The Shovel: Indie Films From Australia
22 May 2008, 7:30 p.m.
The indiest band in the world come to the Star and Shadow Cinema - on film from Australia.
23
Festival: Projectile Festival
23 May 2008, 5 p.m.
4th Festival of Anarchist film, thought and culture. Projectile collective info@projectile.org.uk
23
Event: Projectile 2008: Fri 23 Events: Noam Chomsky Webcast!! + Gig + Film
23 May 2008, 5:30 p.m.
Webcast with Noam Chomsky + Accoustic Gig + Gore Film for a great late night…
23
Festival: Projectile 2008: Anarchist Festival
23 May 2008, 5:30 p.m.
Irrepressible, unstoppable, the Projectile Anarchist Film Festival returns for its 4th year. We'll be watching, talking about and listening to: Chiapas; Ethel MacDonald; current struggles; punk rock; animal rights and queer-electro. We'll also be having a wee chat via a live webcast with one Noam Chomsky… info@starandshadow.org.uk
23
Meeting: Other Meeting
23 May 2008, 6:10 p.m.
23
Gig: Alistair Hulett And Rob The Rub
23 May 2008, 9 p.m.
Glaswegian Alistair Hulett made his name in Australia in the 1980s, performing with Roaring Jack, a five piece punk/folk band that built a cult following through constant gigging.
23
Film: Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song Of Vengeance (1974)
23 May 2008, 10:45 p.m.
In Friday’s Midnight Movie, Yuki, the avenging heroine of Lady Snowblood, returns. To escape the gallows she must accept a mission to kill the dangerous anarchist Tokunaga Ransui. Will she succeed? Perhaps you can guess the rest.
24
Event: Projectile 2008: Sat 24 Events: 3 Films + Discussions + Electric Punk Gig With The Legendary Band Oi Polloi!
24 May 2008, 11 a.m.
3 Films + Discussion + Electric Punk Gig with the legendary band Oi Polloi!
25
Event: Projectile 2008: Sun 25 Events: Geordie Perspective + Rare Documentaries + Cult French Film + Gig!
25 May 2008, 11 a.m.
Discussions + Documentary on South America + Excellent Hyper Cult French Film + Great Gig with a Ramones Tribute Band!
26
Event: Projectile 2008: Mon 26 Events: Documentary + Feature Film + Workshops
26 May 2008, 11 a.m.
Excellent feature film from the legendary John Sayles, an Italian documentary and workshops on how to fight extremism
27
No Events Scheduled
27 May 2008
28
Festival: Stray Signals: Live Art, Performance And Spoken Word
28 May 2008, 7 p.m.
Event with the finest of the Northeast's performers, and open to participation… info@starandshadow.org.uk
29
No Events Scheduled
29 May 2008
30
Gig: Murder Ballads
30 May 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Urban and Eastern presents a night dedicated to film and song celebrating homicide, suicide and infanticide!