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Films + Gigs + Art
At the Star and Shadow Cinema, we programme films, gigs, live art and exhibitions. Anything that we believe that is new, different, underground, original, and, we hope, good.
We show films every Thursday and Sunday night, at 7.30pm. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays are open to any other kind of event (gigs generally, but the options are open - including to films). On Mondays and Tuesdays the cinema is closed, except for meetings. That's because volunteers also need some rest!
Volunteers - we need you!
The Star and Shadow Cinema is entirely run by volunteers, from film programming and projecting, to mopping, film writing, press work, gig organising and promotion, or the ever entertaining accountancy work. Anybody can become a volunteer - please become one, if you fancy it - we always need help!
We have regular volunteer inductions, on the 1st Thu of the month, and the 2nd Sat of the month. If you can to know more about getting involved, have a look here.
There are particular tasks we would need volunteers for at the moment:
- helping to organise/promote/coordinate gigs
- helping with the promotion of several film seasons
- helping with distributing our brochure (come and help yourself, and leave it around the city if you fancy it - anytime!)
- helping with publicity in general
If you're interested, email us at info@starandshadow.org.uk
Where we are: Stepney Bank, in Byker/Ouseburn; in front of the Tanners Pub, up from The Cluny. Metro: Manors; Buses: 12, 22, 39, 40, 62, 63, 106, 301, 302
Twitter/Facebook: Click here to follow the Star and Shadow Cinema on Twitter. Here is our facebook group.
Coming Soon:
Saturday 28 January 2012
One-Woman-Show: Josie Long - The Future Is Another Place
7:00 p.m.
Josie Long is back again with her fifth solo show. Come along! This is a show about feeling newly tormented by the world around you and about optimism and despair.
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Sunday 29 January 2012
Japanese Film Festival 2012: Kanzeon + Discussion With The Directors! (2011)
7:30 p.m.
Gorgeous documentary about Japanese Buddhism, or more precisely some of its sounds.
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Thursday 2 February 2012
Film Production Workshop
6:00 p.m.
Whether you're interested in development, locations, costume, special effects, logistics, filming or marketing there is an opportunity to get hands on experience with Itinerant Motion Picture Company this winter during the shooting of "Noctambule" a dreamlike trip in a surreal labyrinth. This open house session is for all with even a passing interest in how films are made.
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New Volunteer Induction
6:00 p.m.
Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!
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Film: Confessions (2010)
7:30 p.m.
The story of a teacher who gets revenge on the pupils she believes are responsible for her daughter’s death.
It received a positive response globally, with critics praising the director's style, the acting and other things.
It was the Japanese entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards.
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Saturday 4 February 2012
North-East Screenwriters
11:00 a.m.
Darren Hayman - S&S Benefit Gig
8:00 p.m.
Former front man of Peel top favourites Hefner, Darren Hayman has subsequently been involved with such diverse projects as The Secondary Modern, Hayman, Watkins, Trout & Lee, The French and Vostok 5.
With support from...
** Our Imaginary Friends **
** St James Infirmary **
+ DJ Pete Dale (Milky Wimpshake/Slampt)
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Sunday 5 February 2012
Film: Young Hearts Run Free + Director's Q&A (2011)
7:30 p.m.
During 1974 violent miners' strike in a North East village a teenage artist meets gorgeous girl from London. Together they attempt to escape which causes him to betray his family, community and best friends. An uplifting and soulful mix of cool 1970s styles, romance, teenage rebellion and gritty social realism.
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Wednesday 8 February 2012
Film On The Bund In Israel (2011)
7:30 p.m.
Dear comrades and friends,
On May Day 2006 I was invited to celebrate with the members of the 'Bund' in Israel, I took my video camera and thought it will be a one-time occasion but it became a five and half year political and personal journey.
Unlike my previous films ('Matzpen' and 'Madrid before Hanita', about the volunteers to the International Brigades in Spain), my requests for financial support from funding bodies and broadcasters were rejected.
Despite this, I knew I had to continue filming, researching and editing. Finally, today, through the support of some friends, modest financial support from Yiddish and research institutes and many loans I succeeded in completing the film.
I'm happy to say that the last survivors of the 'Bund' like it very much and I'm very proud of it. Attached is a link to the opening of the film:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvmcRKvyrWk
Eran Torbiner
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Thursday 9 February 2012
Film Production Workshop
6:00 p.m.
Whether your interested in development, locations, costume, special effects, logistics, filming or marketing there is an opportunity to get hands on experience with Itinerant Motion Picture Company this winter during the shooting of "Noctambule" a dreamlike trip in a surreal labyrinth. This open house session is for all with even a passing interest in how films are made.
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Film: Memories Of Matsuko (2006)
7:30 p.m.
Tetsuya Nakashima’s entertaining and emotionally powerful “fairytale tragedy” about a bored college student who, whilst attempting to piece together the life of his estranged aunt Matsuko (who has recently died in the park), finds himself becoming more and more attached to her.
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Friday 10 February 2012
Gig: Bridget Hayden
8:00 p.m.
Using just a guitar, two pedals and a 4-track, Hayden succeeds in creating a surprisingly dense sound, yet with the softness and patience to lull one into an enchanting trance. This music could be described as "drone" or "noise". She herself has described her music as "fucked-up Blues", which makes more sense. More »
Saturday 11 February 2012
New Volunteer Induction
11:00 a.m.
Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!
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Sunday 12 February 2012
Vampyr + Live Music From Steven Severin (1932)
6:00 p.m.
Steven Severin (Siouxsie & the Banshees, The Glove) performs a live electronic soundtrack to Carl Theodore Dreyer's black and white classic, VAMPYR.
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Thursday 16 February 2012
Film: Love Exposure (2009)
6:00 p.m.
An innocent catholic boy becomes king of the perverts and falls for a man-hating schoolgirl who enjoys beating up men for their moronic attitudes and will probably be enraged if she finds out about his pervert status. At the same time a religious cult representative tries to ruin his life.
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Film Production Workshop
6:00 p.m.
Whether you're interested in development, locations, costume, special effects, logistics, filming or marketing there is an opportunity to get hands on experience with Itinerant Motion Picture Company this winter during the shooting of "Noctambule" a dreamlike trip in a surreal labyrinth. This open house session is for all with even a passing interest in how films are made.
More »
Saturday 18 February 2012
Clubnight: Endless Race: Dom Thomas (Finders Keepers)
10:00 p.m.
Dom Thomas and partner in crime, Andy Votel, are best known for their endless compilations on the legendary Finders Keepers label, who specialise in trawling the world in search of lost gems. Expect the finest in Turkish Disco, Malaysian Funk, Vietnamese Boogie, and who knows what else. More »
Tuesday 21 February 2012
Canaries And Goldfish Exhibition
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Allo Darlin'
7:30 p.m.
Popklubb and the Star and Shadow are teaming up to present a superb night of indiepop, with headliners Allo Darlin,' playing as part of a full UK tour. Tickets available now from We Got Tickets (see link below),£7.
Allo Darlin’s self-titled indiepop debut of 2010 not onl...y courted universal critical accolades, but demonstrated why they are the band ‘most likely to,’ in terms of crossover appeal.
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/144011
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Thursday 23 February 2012
Film Production Workshop
6:00 p.m.
Whether you're interested in development, locations, costume, special effects, logistics, filming or marketing there is an opportunity to get hands on experience with Itinerant Motion Picture Company this winter during the shooting of "Noctambule" a dreamlike trip in a surreal labyrinth. This open house session is for all with even a passing interest in how films are made.
More »
Saturday 25 February 2012
Another Music In A Different Kitchen
8:00 p.m.
SAS FUNDRAISER.
ANOTHER MUSIC IN A DIFFERENT KITCHEN:
A night of post punk sounds from the 1970s and 1980s, courtesy of NE1FM DJ TREVOR JOHNSON.
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Sunday 26 February 2012
Gig: Louis Barabbas & The Bedlam Six + Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra + Music Videos
7:30 p.m.
Twisted dirt swing filled with lust and loathing is served up on an exuberant gobbet of malicious delight – Louis Barabbas & The Bedlam Six are back! Last time their infamous live show filled the dance floor, appraised even by the Hells Angels! Support from Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra.
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Wednesday 29 February 2012
Louder Now! Launch Event - Summer School (2010)
7:00 p.m.
A night to launch LOUDER NOW! a series of films and discussions presented by The Gender Research Group at Newcastle University.
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Saturday 17 March 2012
Gig: The Peter James Taylor Guitar Orchestra!
7:30 p.m.
Leave Me Here Proudly Presents… a night of Noise and Improvisation! Including members of Khunnt/Spokes, Young Liar, Waskerly Way, Dextro, Zadok, GNOD, Shields + more... Expect 12+ guitarists/Bassists/Drummers meeting on stage for the first time, under the direction of acclaimed touring composer ‘Peter J. Taylor’ to create a fierce wall of noise…
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Saturday 21 April 2012
Distraction Records Tenth Anniversary Alldayer
3:00 p.m.
Music for the strange kid at school.
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