Star And Shadow Events 2012-05-28 to 2012-06-03

Selected 2

Nominated by the shortlisted artists for the Jarman Award 2011, Selected II brings together some of the best emerging film and video artists from the UK in a dazzling programme of new artists’ moving image. Artists will be present for Q&A. Only North East screening!

Practical Electronica + Director Q&A

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1920) + live accompaniment

"The worlds greatest actor in a tremendous story of man at his best and worst!"
John Barrymore stars in what some call "the first American horror movie", giving a typically bravura performance as Hollywoods original and definitive Hyde.

Featuring an original, live soundtrack by Lidan Deng

"Noctambule...Triptych:Act Two" Plus "Film Noir Project" Dual Premiere

A double bill of brand new work from two of Newcastles most distinctive independent filmmakers.plus support from the "Comedy Pick & Mix" crew

Bill & Coo (1948)

When "The Black Menace" strolls onto the streets of Chirpendale, the terrified residents turn to Bill, the brave young taxi puller.

The worlds one and only all avian motion picture. No, you read correctly…this movie is entirely acted by real live birds!

Kicking off a trio of flight related, public domain obscurities, all screened for you, for free.

Conquest Of The Air (1938)

Genuine archive footage, mixed with Korda's reconstructions and featuring Laurence Olivier.

An episodic history of manned flight from the middle ages up to the outbreak of WWII.

Q Planes (1939)

Starring Ralph Richardson as a hyperactive spy and Laurence Olivier as a temperamental young pilot.

Featuring unlikely characters and an improbable plot, with dialogue largely improvised by the cast, this anarchic satire entertains with its tongue planted firmly in its cheek.

Evolution Emerging: gigs + official aftershow party!

Fresh Hell...Feat. Mr Blazey & Bert Verso [Live] Joonipah, Raj Pannu, Professor Ojo, Funk Ethics

flinging a flange of underground talent at ya this weekender all handpicked by Raj Pannu (COLDCUT/Ninja Tune)…chosen for favour this time Mr Blazey & Bert Verso [live] (Triptik Records) Joonipah (Nixwax/Triptik) Professor Ojo (Bedroom Research) Funk Ethics (Brownswood)

Wunderbar Festival: Mad Gyms & Kitchens By Bobby Baker (Performance)

Wunderbar presents Bobby Baker's Mad Gyms & Kitchens, a performance celebrating Bobby's top tips to getting well following her own experience.

From working-out to chilling out, via the kitchen sink, Bobby's wellness roadshow investigates how to get better at feeling better - cup of tea included.

English Language Conversation Group

Weekly 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.

A Bit Crack (Moved To Chillingham Arms)

Due to a planning glitch A Bit Crack will be sharing their stories at the Chillingham Arms on this evening - back to our regular slot on the first Friday of the month in July.

It's Grimms up North - Other stories told by A Bit Crack Storytellers and friends…

Canny Little Library

TODAY THE CANNY LITTLE LIBRARY INFOSTALL WILL BE AT THE GREEN FESTIVAL, LEAZES PARK, 12 NOON TIL 5PM - The library at the cinema will be closed til next week.
The 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

Ae'i Presents Weekender 2.2

weekender returns to fill your bank holiday with film, music and drama, much of it for free, most of it top quality, some of it so bad its good, all of it handpicked by our resident zero-budget production factory itinerant motion picture company