Monday 06 May To Sunday 12 May 2013

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'.