May 2013

01 Film: Oberhausen On Tour: German Competition + Gdr Revisited

1 May 2013, 7:30 p.m.

This screening will feature 2 programmes of short films: one programme with some of the best German short films in competition at the Oberhausen Film Festival 2012, and one programme of shorts that take look at the role that artists, sportsmen and intellectuals played in what was the German Democratic Republic (East Germany).

02 Event: New Volunteer Induction

2 May 2013, 6 p.m.

Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!

02 Gig: Wake The President + Post + Casual Sex

2 May 2013, 8 p.m.

clunkclick presents The Sound Of New Scotland; SONS from the We Can Still Picnic stable starring south of the border at the S&S! art pop melodists WAKE THE PRESIDENT, hot garage angles from POST and we're all here mainly for the CASUAL SEX.

03 Festival: Weekender 2013.1

3 May 2013, noon

classic, ephemeral, obscure…exclusive premieres, live music and free films…every bank holiday weekend (nearly)…this weekend we are going eastern in honour of the kurasawa season kicking off this sunday…join us from 5pm friday and all day saturday to be in a kung-fu monster movie to be premiered on monday night!

03 Event: "The Un_Named" Open Call For Film Talent

3 May 2013, 5 p.m.

calling potential cast and crew…tonight we are open to suggestion as EXpac film production workshop are making a monster movie in a weekend!the shoot is tomorrow so tonight we are testing costumes, make-up and effects…no matter how little experience you have we will find a role for you in front or behind the camera

03 Event: A Bit Crack - Storytellers

3 May 2013, 7:30 p.m.

Regular Storytelling event with Nick Hennessey

04 Event: "The Un_Named" Monster Movie Shoot

4 May 2013, noon

thursday…EXpac production meeting… friday…open call for cast and crew… saturday…shoot… sunday…edit… monday…screen… we will find a role for anyone who cares to join in as we attempt to write, cast, reherse, shoot, edit and screen a b-movie in one weekend…all ably facilitated by Expansion Pack film production workshop

04 Gig: Acoustic Night: Magic Lantern + Ditte Elly + Faceometer

4 May 2013, 8 p.m.

This very special acoustic gig will showcase 3 of the best singer-songwriters in the UK. Magic Lantern makes beautiful emotional mellow melodies, Ditte Elly is full of dreamy beauty, and FaceOmeter makes music influenced by Gypsy Jazz and and with lyrics full of humour.

05 Event: "The Un_Named" Edit

5 May 2013, noon

if you ever fancied yourself as the next Walter Murch or even if you've never heard of him today may be the most important day of your life…EXpac film production workshop are editting yesterdays shoot in time for tomorrows screening! which all means plenty of opportunities to get your hands on footage and pull it about a bit…experience is no barrier to joining in and learning new skills

05 Event: Canny Little Library

5 May 2013, 3 p.m.

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.cannylittlelibrary.tumblr.com email: cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com

05 Film: The Seven Samurai (1954)

5 May 2013, 7:30 p.m.

A village beset by bandits hire seven 'Ronin' (masterless Samurai) for protection. This is epic story tellling with sweeping action and it quickly became a model for many a Hollywood film. Come and see the original model, never bettered and awesomely filmed.

06 Meeting: General Meeting

6 May 2013, 6 p.m.

06 Film: The Un_Named (2013)

6 May 2013, 8 p.m.

"the UN_NAMED" a brand new feature from the people that brought you a cup of coffee at the bar, made this weekend (2013) live soundtrack performed by "Phallictite" (like Helictite but harder, younger, moister)"unplanned" an unauthorised fly on the wall docu-soap about the goings on at a film company that have one weekend to make a monster movie, with consequences (2013)

07 Event: Conversation Group

7 May 2013, 4 p.m.

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

08 Film: Oberhausen On Tour: Artist Film And Video

8 May 2013, 7:30 p.m.

This screening will feature a programme of some of the best short artist films and video works from the Oberhausen Film Festival 2012.

09 Film: The Silent War: Israel's Blockade Of Gaza (2010) + Talk

9 May 2013, 7:30 p.m.

Medact's latest film evening includes a new expose from Medical Aid to the Palestinians of the effects of the Israeli embargo and bombings on the local population, followed by a talk from a Palestinian who lived through the Gaza war and is currently studying in Britain.

10 Gig: The Kickdrum Kingdom

10 May 2013, 8 p.m.

RIGAMORTIS speedcore galoreFREDERICO GONZALES advance guard gabbaCHOP CHOP live industrial /breakcoreDJ MILLZY n0ughty gabbaDROP DEAD FRED bouncy techno

11 Event: Star And Shadow Book, Music And Film Sale

11 May 2013, 10 a.m.

Books on a range of subjects, as well as CDs, records, DVDs and ephemera. All at reasonable prices. All proceeds go to the Star and Shadow Cinema.

11 Event: New Volunteer Induction

11 May 2013, 11 a.m.

Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!

11 Gig: Vindicatrix, Basic House & James Joys

11 May 2013, 8 p.m.

Vindicatrix (aka David Aird) has been described as 'the most unique voice in contemporary music' and creates a truly beautiful world in which anything is possible.

12 Event: Star And Shadow Book, Music And Film Sale

12 May 2013, 10 a.m.

Books on a range of subjects, as well as CDs, records, DVDs and ephemera. All at reasonable prices. All proceeds go to the Star and Shadow Cinema.

12 Event: Canny Little Library & Reading Group

12 May 2013, 3 p.m.

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. Plus fiction reading group at 5pm - Come to the Star & Shadow to read some great fiction!

12 Film: Yojimbo (1961)

12 May 2013, 7:30 p.m.

Two criminal clans fight over a small village. Enter the 'Ronin' Yojimbo. Cunning and resourceful he sets gang against gang for his own amusement and gain. A script that is bleak brutal and cynical, cut through with a layer of black humour. Another Kurosawa theme taken up and copied in the West, notably by Leone's 'Fistful of Dollars'.

13 Meeting: Programming Meeting

13 May 2013, 6 p.m.

14 Event: Conversation Group

14 May 2013, 4 p.m.

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

15 Film: Father Ivan And His Children (2010) + Supporting Short The Cobbler's Tale

15 May 2013, 7:30 p.m.

Twenty years ago an employee of the State Security System becomes a priest. To the communists, this is a betrayal. Prosecution, a fabricated trial and five-year imprisonment follow…

16 Film: 4’33” Silent Film Festival

16 May 2013, 7:30 p.m.

The night will feature some new silent shorts made especially for the event, lasting 4'33'' and inspired by John Cage’s 4’33”. It will also feature scenes from iconic silent movies. Organised by Fine Art students from Newcastle University, this promises to be surprising and fun.

17 Film: Two Films By Artist Ed Ruscha

17 May 2013, 7:30 p.m.

To coincide with the Hatton Gallery’s exhibition of the leading US artist Ed Ruscha (b.1937) (Ed Ruscha: Artists Rooms, 22 Feb-22 May 2013), we are screening his two rarely shown films Premium (1971) and Miracle (1975), both on 16mm.

18 Event: Stop G4 S - North East Meeting

18 May 2013, 1 p.m.

The last few months have seen growing opposition to G4S' role in human rights abuses. Now is the time to build on this campaigning with the first Stop G4S North East organising meeting. Please join us for a discussion dedicated to developing the campaign against G4S in the NE and prevent them from putting profit before people. stopg4s.net

18 Event: Late Shows/Eurovision After Party

18 May 2013, 11 p.m.

The Star & Shadow Cinema is once again throwing an after party for the excellent Late Shows and, as usual, we’re doing it in style.

19 Event: Canny Little Library

19 May 2013, 3 p.m.

http://cannylittlelibrary.tumblr.com/ cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com

19 Film: Sanjuro (1962)

19 May 2013, 7:30 p.m.

'Ronin' Sanjuro, on a whim decides to help nine earnest young Samurai save their master from the machinations and attacks of a group of evil self serving Samurai. Lighter in tone than Yojimbo, with a jaunty score and fast action captured on wide screen cinematography, the movie comes to an end with jaw dropping change of tone.

20 Meeting: General Meeting

20 May 2013, 6 p.m.

21 Event: Conversation Group

21 May 2013, 4 p.m.

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

22 Event: End To End

22 May 2013, 7:30 p.m.

Three women and a 874-mile journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats

23 Film: This Is Not A Film (2011)

23 May 2013, 7:30 p.m.

It's been months since Jafar Panahi, stuck in jail, has been awaiting a verdict by the appeals court. By depicting a day in his life, Panahi and Mojtaba Mirtahmasb try to portray the deprivations looming in contemporary Iranian cinema.

24 Gig: Tonstartssbandht + Skull Mansions, The Most Cruellest & Washy Tapes D Js

24 May 2013, 8 p.m.

Esoteric brothermen Andy & Edwin White return to geordie shores to twist again, following on from their debut UK live appearances last year w/ Montreal megastar Grimes!

25 Gig: Evolution Emerging

25 May 2013, 7 p.m.

Evolution Emerging is the North East’s biggest event for emerging music, with over 30 artists performing across 9 venues in the Ouseburn Valley. We'll be hosting some of the best emerging musical talent and we'll finish the night in style with the official Afterparty until late!

26 Event: Canny Little Cafe

26 May 2013, 3 p.m.

Pop down to the Canny Little Cafe at the Canny Little Library for hot n cold drinks and tasty vegan snacks, plus loads of books, zines and pamphlets to browse or borrow. http://cannylittlelibrary.tumblr.com/ cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com

26 Film: The Hidden Fortress ( 1958)

26 May 2013, 7:30 p.m.

Two peasants are conned by a princess, who has disguised her identity, into helping her and her general take gold back to her clan though a country devastated by a recent war. Also had a notable influence on George Lucas' Star Wars,

27 Meeting: Programming Meeting

27 May 2013, 6 p.m.

28 Event: Conversation Group

28 May 2013, 4 p.m.

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