What we’re about
Are you sick of superheroes and Jedis? Have you gone cross-eyed from too much CGI? Do you have difficulty remembering or caring what number the Fast and Furious franchise is on? Then come with me, because we’re going back. Back to a time of hard drinking detectives and double crossing dames. A time of quick one liners and million dollar explosions.
If you enjoy the look, feel and sound of films from the past, this group is for you. Between HOME, Vue Printworks, Everyman Cinema and Cultplex (formerly Chapeltown Picture House), a wide range of films are regularly available, from classic noirs of the 40s, gory horrors from the 80s, and sharp thrillers of the 90s.
The plan is simple. We meet up, grab a drink and then watch a movie. If we are feeling adventurous, we can even talk to each other too. So sign up, come along and watch an old favourite on the big screen.
Please note this group is for screenings of old films. For new releases, there is The Manchester Film Fans Meetup Group.
All start times stated on events are for the actual film, not the meetup time.
Feel free to join the WhatsApp group here. I will only be using it to post our location pre-film as the Meetup app isn't great with notifications.
If you are unable to attend an event, please be sure to change your RSVP so I know how many people to expect and can keep a lookout for latecomers. Multiple no-shows without changing your RSVP will result in you being removed from the group.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Written on the Wind (1956) @ HOME CinemaHOME Theatre Manchester, Manchester
Written on the Wind shows director Douglas Sirk at his most lavish and best.
Sirk and producer Albert Zugsmith gather an all-star cast for this tale of a dysfunctional family at the head of a Texas oil dynasty, In particular, Written on the Wind explores the complicated relationships between the alcoholic heir to the family fortune, his wife – a former secretary to the family company – his best friend, and his ruthless, self-destructive sister.
Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack and Dorothy Malone lead a stellar cast firing on all melodramatic cylinders. Sirk complements his players’ efforts with his typically precise mise en scène, creating perhaps his most fully realised work.
Event time is for the actual film. As usual, I'll be at the HOME bar grabbing a drink about 30-40 minutes before the film so feel free to join me.
Tickets available here. I suggest buying in advance as they can sell out. I am in seat G12.
Feel free to contact me on 07898190782 if you need it. I don't always get messages through the Meetup app in a timely manner. Please use the link below if you wish to join the WhatsApp group. I will only be using this to post our location pre-film as the Meetup app is not very good with notifications.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Eb0g61eBlYAEkvSPfegFzq
See you there!
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) @ Vue PrintworksVue Cinema Manchester - Printworks, Manchester
A young Chinese warrior steals a sword from a famed swordsman and then escapes into a world of romantic adventure with a mysterious man in the frontier of the nation.
Event time is for the actual film. As usual, I'll be the Hard Rock Cafe bar grabbing a drink about 30-40 minutes before the film so feel free to join me.
Tickets available here. I suggest buying in advance as they can sell out. I am in seat F8.
Feel free to contact me on 07898190782 if you need it. I don't always get messages through the Meetup app in a timely manner. Please use the link below if you wish to join the WhatsApp group. I will only be using this to post our location pre-film as the Meetup app is not very good with notifications.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Eb0g61eBlYAEkvSPfegFzq
See you there!
