April 2010
01
Event: New Volunteer Induction
1 Apr 2010, 6 p.m.
01
Film: Shirin (2008)
1 Apr 2010, 7:30 p.m.
A homage to the women of Iran. With Shirin, the highly regarded Abbas Kiarostami continues to explore the potential of cinema , reimagining an iconic story, based on a 12th century Persian poem, through showing us an audience of women deeply absorbed in watching a film we never see ; an activity women have traditionally been excluded from in Iran.
02
Event: A Bit Crack
2 Apr 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Our Regular Storytelling Night featuring Tim Ralphs
03
No Events Scheduled
3 Apr 2010
04
Film: New York, New York (1977)
4 Apr 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Scorsese's homage to the 1940's MGM musical and to the titular city.
05
No Events Scheduled
5 Apr 2010
06
Event: Tyneside Claimants Union Meeting
6 Apr 2010, 11 a.m.
We are a group of people who meet together to act collectively to solve problems with the benefits system. Anyone is welcome to join us, particularly people claiming benefits of any sort (e.g. JSA, ESA, DLA, Incapacity Benefit, Housing Benefit, Income Support, Carers Allowance, Tax Credits, Pension Credits, etc.), and unemployed workers, unwaged people, etc.
06
Meeting: General Meeting
6 Apr 2010, 6:30 p.m.
07
Film: Thundercrack! (1975)
7 Apr 2010, 7:30 p.m.
The most unique cult film of the 70s, and imbued with the spirit of sexual anarchy rife in that decades San Francisco, THUNDERCRACK! is an outrageous parody on "The Old Dark House" plot —i.e., a group of people forced to take refuge in a remote, creepy estate during a storm—THUNDERCRACK! features about half a dozen young people who are as uninhibited as they are attractive and get it on in various combinations (and positions). An absolute must see for any and all fans of John Water-esque bad taste, and exploitation cult weirdness.
08
Event: Metalking
8 Apr 2010, 7 p.m.
Hallucinating high energy noise cinema
09
Film: Cgi Fridays! James Hutchinson Chooses The Fifth Element (1997)
9 Apr 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Come for the second in a series of Friday night screenings celebrating the wonder and horrors of computer-generated imagery! Tonight local artist James Hutchinson will show some of his short animations and following that he has chosen The Fifth Element for us to see, on 35mm.
10
Event: New Volunteer Induction
10 Apr 2010, 11 a.m.
10
Event: Crafty Diy Session
10 Apr 2010, noon
2nd in a series of lo-tech, non-expert skillshares and creative sessions, run by whoever turns up on the 2nd Saturday of the month (which is also volunteer induction day).
10
Event: The Masked Ball
10 Apr 2010, 8 p.m.
Prepare yourself for a night of music, surprises and intrigue…
11
Film: Assault On Precinct 13 (1976)
11 Apr 2010, 7:30 p.m.
An L.A. street gang declares war on a police station about to be shut down that has given refuge to a man who has witnessed a gang slaying. Gang members hold siege outside where the precinct has been totally shut off from the outside world.
12
Meeting: Programming Meeting
12 Apr 2010, 6:30 p.m.
13
No Events Scheduled
13 Apr 2010
14
Film: Our Oil, And Other Tales
14 Apr 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Censored documentary about the environmental and social impact of Venezuela's oil industry, by the Gattacicova Collective
15
Film: La Ardilla Roja (The Red Squirrel) (1993)
15 Apr 2010, 7:30 p.m.
The Red Squirrel is a complex comedy which crosses several genres.
16
Film: Laberinto De Pasiones (Labyrinth Of Passion) (1982)
16 Apr 2010, 7:30 p.m.
You shouldn't miss this rare chance to glimpse early Almodovar, from an era when he was a filmmaker like John Waters.
16
Event: Star And Shadow's 4th Birthday Party
16 Apr 2010, 9 p.m.
You are cordially invited to celebrate our 4th birthday. Following the great Labyrinth of Passion, there will be a Night on the Pop for you to dance the night away and wish the building, volunteers and everyone who's walked through the doors a very happy birthday. Hip Hip Hooray!
17
Film: Street Trash (1987)
17 Apr 2010, 7:30 p.m.
This shocker will most likely appeal to fans of pitch-black beyond-bad-taste comedy.
18
Film: They Live (1988)
18 Apr 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Featuring the longest and possibly the best fight scene of all time!!! A down on his luck construction worker, discovers a pair of special sunglasses. Wearing them, he is able to see the world as it really is as people are being subdued and controlled by aliens through the media and the government.
19
Meeting: General Meeting
19 Apr 2010, 6:30 p.m.
20
Event: Tyneside Claimants Union Meeting
20 Apr 2010, 11 a.m.
We are a group of people who meet together to act collectively to solve problems with the benefits system. Anyone is welcome to join us, particularly people claiming benefits of any sort (e.g. JSA, ESA, DLA, Incapacity Benefit, Housing Benefit, Income Support, Carers Allowance, Tax Credits, Pension Credits, etc.), and unemployed workers, unwaged people, etc.
20
Film: The Circle (Dayereh) Screening In Support Of Jafar Panahi (2000)
20 Apr 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Jafar Panahi, internationally acclaimed Iranian filmmaker has been arrested and held without charge following a raid on his Tehran home in March. We're screening one of his films tonight as part of an international campaign to show our support, with cinemas around the world screening his films this week. We're screening The Circle (Dayereh) which won 11 awards internationally including the prestigious Golden Lion in Venice: Set over the course of a single day, Jafar Panahi's powerful film is an ensemble piece that tells the stark tales of several young Iranian women and the harsh society in which they live. Beginning with a childbirth, and the ensuing despair at the discovery that the baby is a girl, the film touches upon the myriad hardships endured by women living in Iran's male dominated world of bureaucracy, constant surveillance and age old inequalities. But even in the midst of this stifling environment, the spirit, strength and courage of the circle of women cannot be extinguished. Panahi's gripping and controversial film is further confirmation that Iranian cinema is now among the most original, vital and exciting in the world. 'Cries out to be seen… Devastating' - THE INDEPENDENT 'Arresting and deeply involving' - EMPIRE 'Powerful' - FILM REVIEW 'Powerful… This is a compelling, humane and deeply serious film' - THE GUARDIAN 'One of the outstanding films of the year' - WHAT'S ON 'Compelling… Essential, if devastating viewing. Don't hesitate' - TIME OUT info taken from Artificial Eye, the films distributors: http://www.artificial-eye.com/film.php?dvd=ART212DVD
21
Event: Xxy (35mm)
21 Apr 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Another chance to see the Cannes Critics' Week grand prize winning Argentinian drama about a teenager dealing with being a hermaphrodite.
22
Film: Huevos De Oro (Golden Balls) (1993)
22 Apr 2010, 7:30 p.m.
A satire on macho culture and 80s excess, it's a rise and fall sex comedy which seems to represent perfectly a certain vintage of Spanish Film.
23
Event: The Life Of Tupsa Grüber With After Party By The Swung Eight Club Night
23 Apr 2010, 8 p.m.
An evening from the past: A play - The Life of Tupsa Grüber - set amongst the political undercurrents of 1930s Germany is followed by a celebration of liberation in the form of a vintage-themed afterparty by The Swung Eight.
24
Event: Fundraiser For The Indigenous Communities Affected By The Massacre In Bagua, Peruvian Amazon
24 Apr 2010, 7:30 p.m.
This fundraiser is in the solidarity with Indigenous communities from the Peruvian Amazon who have been struggling for their human and environmental rights against oppressive government who sold 72% of the Peruvian Amazon to the oil and mining companies. 7:30 PM FILM : 'Amazonia For Sale' + speakers form the Newcastle University (Dr. Patricia Oliart) 9:00 PM LIVE PUNK MUSIC
25
Film: Escape From New York (1981)
25 Apr 2010, 7:30 p.m.
In this futuristic fight for survival adventure a condemned criminal Snake Plisskin (Kurt Russel) is offered his freedom if he can rescue the President of the United States( Donald Pleasance) from the walled prison island of Manhattan after a terrorist brings down the President's plane. Very influential science fiction.
26
No Events Scheduled
26 Apr 2010
27
Gig: You've Probably Heard These Songs Before
27 Apr 2010, 6:30 p.m.
Caroline Pugh in a solo vocal show with folk songs and improvisation
28
Film: The Thing (1982)
28 Apr 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Members of an American scientific research outpost in Antarctica find themselves battling a parasitic alien organism capable of perfectly imitating its victims. As they don't know which members of the team have already been assimilated their paranoia threatens to tear them apart. Classic 80’s horror which ends our John Carpenter season.
29
Film: Toreomolinos 73 (2003)
29 Apr 2010, 7:30 p.m.
A serious and apparently straight laced encyclopedia salesman's career takes a new turn making soft core porn, with his wife.
30
Gig: Talk Normal (Brooklyn)
30 Apr 2010, 8 p.m.
STAR & SHADOW & PRMNT VIBES Present a night of scuffed up and boundary pushing DIY.