https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/2012/04/feed/Star And Shadow Events 2012-04-01 to 2012-04-30en-gbSat, 15 Sep 2018 22:26:50 -0000https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/940Rebellious cinema masterpiece - a biography of the Armenian troubadour Sayat Nova reveals the poet’s life through unconventional narration and visual stimulation. Introduction and Q&amp;A by Daniel Bird the director of The World is a Window.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/940https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/939The Oscar-nominated documentary film follows the rise and fall of the 1960s student group that tried to violently overthrow the US government. Find out the real story behind Barack Obama's "terrorist pal" Bill Ayers!https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/939https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/955This tale of sadomasochistic love and unattainable paradise premiered at the 1968 Acapulco Film festival, inciting a riot that forced the director Alejandro Jodorowsky to flee for his life.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/955https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/961https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/961https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/962https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/962https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/963https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/963https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/964https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/964https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/953https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/953https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/990https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/990https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/966<P><SPAN>A film about the inspired and inspiring herbalist Juliette de Bairacli Levy.</SPAN></P>https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/966https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/952END:CIV illustrates the brutality of a civilization addicted to systematic violence and environmental destruction, and the heroism of those who confront it head-on. Through rapid-fire video-game graphics, interviews, war footage and satire END:CIV mocks the excesses of the global economic system, and examines the necessity for effective resistance. Q&amp;A after with Dir. Franklin López.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/952https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/967https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/967https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/958<EM>All Divided Selves</EM>, Luke Fowler's latest work, continues his filmic investigation into R.D. Laing. The screening will be followed by an improvised set from Luke and Richard Youngs. Film at 7.30pm, sounds at 10pm.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/958https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/960<span>Over the last five years an independent record shop has closed in the UK every three days.</span><p>SOUND IT OUT (75 mins) is a documentary portrait of the very last surviving vinyl record shop in Teesside, North East England.&nbsp;A cultural haven in one of the most deprived areas in the UK, SOUND IT OUT documents a place that is thriving against the odds and the local community that keeps it alive. Directed by Jeanie Finlay who grew up three miles from the shop.</p><div>A distinctive, funny and intimate film about men, the North and the irreplaceable role music plays in our lives.</div>https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/960https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/916<P>“don’t need you” is a documentary film that tells the story of the origins of Riot Grrrl in the American independent music scene of the 1990s, and how this feminist movement evolved into a revolutionary underground network of education and self-awareness through music, writing, activism, and women-friendly community.</P>https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/916https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/954An inspiring documentary about performance, love, hard graft and pigeon shit. From chaotic squat crew to licensed building managers with huge show budgets – via rotting garages, crumbling cathedrals and a takeover of Bristol's ex-police HQ.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/954https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/469<br>https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/469https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/470https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/470https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/466Craig's 50th Birthdayhttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/466https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/438<P><SPAN>Celebrating ten years of “music for the strange kid at school”, Newcastle’s Distraction Records present an all-day event featuring&nbsp; cosmic kraut disco, dub-laced metal, electronic drone, blissful ambient, and other diverse musical excursions. </SPAN></P>https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/438https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/480"Now, a band with a different flavour, a&nbsp;mental&nbsp;sort of jazzy punk funk&nbsp;- they're called Hot Head Show and I absolutely love it."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>- Lauren Laverne, BBC 6Music</strong>https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/480https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/476Arrested by Putin's police, three members of Pussy Riot face up to 7 years in prison for demonstrating for human rights in Russia. Three queerpunk bands: No Fit State, Women in Revolt and Executive Legs have come together to play a benefit for Pussy Riot's legal costs.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/476https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/719The Canny Little Library stocks books, zines and pamphlets with a focus on titles with a more critical stance towards the society we live in and not available in most regular libraries/ bookshops. All titles are available to browse and borrow for free. The Star and Shadow also houses a large collection of film, photography and theatre books available for browsing and reference. The library can be contacted at cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/719https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/745Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free. Travel costs can be paid for people who would otherwise not be able to come.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/745https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/563In bar and cinema. (This is a closed meeting for members of NRG only) https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/563https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/751Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/751https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/679Fools, Thieves and Adventurers performed by Pascale Konynhttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/679https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/806https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/806https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/721The Canny Little Library stocks books, zines and pamphlets with a focus on titles with a more critical stance towards the society we live in and not available in most regular libraries/ bookshops. All titles are available to browse and borrow for free. The Star and Shadow also houses a large collection of film, photography and theatre books available for browsing and reference. The library can be contacted at cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/721https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/746Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free. Travel costs can be paid for people who would otherwise not be able to come.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/746https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/808https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/808https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/760Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/760https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/715Make and Mend market presents <b>SECOND HAND/VINTAGE Market </b>with stalls offering 2nd hand &amp; vintage clothing &amp; home ware + <b>SWAP for BOOKS/FILMS/MUSIC</b>. 12-4pm.(SWAP 2-3pm) &nbsp;FREE entry. More info contact: makeandmendmarket@gmail.com.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/715https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/747Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free. Travel costs can be paid for people who would otherwise not be able to come.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/747https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/802Private Film Screening: Wunderbar Festival.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/802https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/723The Canny Little Library stocks books, zines and pamphlets with a focus on titles with a more critical stance towards the society we live in and not available in most regular libraries/ bookshops. All titles are available to browse and borrow for free. The Star and Shadow also houses a large collection of film, photography and theatre books available for browsing and reference. The library can be contacted at cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/723https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/748Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free. Travel costs can be paid for people who would otherwise not be able to come.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/748https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/980<br>https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/980https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/703https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/703https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/722The Canny Little Library stocks books, zines and pamphlets with a focus on titles with a more critical stance towards the society we live in and not available in most regular libraries/ bookshops. All titles are available to browse and borrow for free. Pop down to the Canny Little Library, with hot drinks, tasty snacks and more. The Star and Shadow also houses a large collection of film, photography and theatre books available for browsing and reference. The library can be contacted at cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/722https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/818Video Forum from Newcastle University studenthttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/818https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/819<span class="Apple-style-span">Screening of a selection of short films by Students from Newcastle University Fine Art department.Come and enjoy FREE POPCORN</span>https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/819https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/192weekender returns to fill your bank holiday with film and music, much of it for free, most of it top quality, some of it so bad its good, all of it handpicked by our resident techxpert AVR - featuring…AV mash-up frenzy (bring your own for inclusion), obscure kung-fu, classic Chinese animation, James Dean as seen on tv (check for details TBC) and the return of FRESH HELLhttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/192https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/293General Meetinghttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/293https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/294Programming Meetinghttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/294https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/295General Meetinghttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/295https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/296Programming Meetinghttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/296https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/297Other Meetinghttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/297