Star And Shadow Events 2014-04-28 to 2014-05-04

The Hitch-Hiker

The first film noir directed by a woman is a grittily claustrophobic road movie about two fishing buddies looking to do some fishing south of the border in Mexico. But recently busted-out no-goodun Emmett Myers has other plans... Taut testosterone-fueled tension in a tin can all the way.

Cancelled - Retrato Peruano Del Perú

It is with regret that we have had to cancel the screening of Retrato Peruano Del Perú (unfortunately the film did not come subtitled). We will instead be showing El Inca, la boba y el hijo del ladrón.

El Inca, La Boba Y El Hijo Del Ladrón

Filmed in the deserted area North of Lima, this film tells the adventures of three characters as they leave their town. On their respective journeys, their morality, tenacity and integrity are tested, as they defy the stigma of their names, trying arduously not to succumb to self-fulfilling prophecies. Presented by the Americas Research Group at Newcastle University. The film will be followed by informal discussion - all are welcome to join.

A Bucket Of Blood (1959)

Down-trodden busboy Walter Paisley (Dick Miller) is desperate to be accepted by the cool beatnik cafe crowd, he achieves his goal via the accidental stabbing of his landladies cat but maintaining his position within the pretentious art community leads to murder in probably the worlds first black-comedy-horror.

Little Shop Of Horrors (1960)

Featuring a catalogue of Corman regulars delivering their best work, particularly Jonathon Haze as anti-hero florist Seymour Krelboin, Mel Welles as the owner and Dick Miller as a customer who eats the plants, though the real star turn goes to a psychotically edgy Jack Nicholson as the masochistic undertaker Wilbur Force. Funny and ridiculous in equal measure, the very definition of a cult classic.

The Intruder (1962)

The only film which lost him money is also one of Corman's very best. Tackling topical social issues, this drama was years ahead of it's time, portraying a white supremacist heading south to stir up racial conflict. Featuring a youthful William Shatner in his first ever leading role and probably his best ever screen performance.

Sixteen Candles (1984)

30 candles for John Hughes' first iconic brat pack movie - first released in May 1984

Last Woman On Earth/Creature From The Haunted Sea (1960) Double Bill

Still being written on location by Robert Towne, the ever frugal Corman insisted on him also acting, also starring Tony Garbone and Betsy Jones-Moreland in this under-rated post apocalyptic tropical drama. Followed by a wise-cracking comedy starring the same lead trio and one of cinema's greatest comedy monsters complete with actual ping-pong eye balls.

Right To Remain Training

Right to Remain Training day

Conversation Group

Informal weekly English language conversation practice to meet people and learn language skills. Open to people with any or no level of experience. The group aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. New volunteers and members very welcome!

Conversation Group - Beyond Borders

Weekender/Expac "Film In A Weekend" Project Presents "Psi-Fu:Dunt"

open call for cast and crew...no experience necessary...sign-up session & workshop...build alien sets, space ships and costumes

A Bit Crack Storytelling

Along the Way
Storyteller Sue Hollingsworth has walked 830 kms of the Camino pilgrimage route from France to Santiago de Compostella in north west Spain. Here are the stories, both moving and uplifting, of the people she met and the things that took place along the way and, after six weeks of walking, what happened once she reached the end!

£8 / £5

Weekender/Expac "Film In A Weekend" Shoot

the rabble alliance gathers in opposition to the powerful dark forces at work throughout the galaxy, but they risk tearing themselves apart even before facing the terrible might of MONAD...

Alexandra And Cindy Presents

Alexandra Riss and Cindy Catoire are two fine art students from Tours, France, who are doing an internship at the Star and Shadow and this is their night. Come and see!

Canny Little Library

Books & magazines, free to browse & borrow. Come & discover the amazing collection! Stock focuses on more political, radical, thought-provoking, action-inspiring & critical titles than other libraries.

Weekender...Roger Corman

While his Edgar Allen Poe adaptations are rightly rated as true classics it is the cult classics that slipped into the public domain that we are here to celebrate, some that rank with the best he ever made...welcome to the world of Roger Corman in the Public Domain.