Set in the influential New York music scene of the early 60s, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN follows 19-year-old Minnesota musician BOB DYLAN's (Timothée Chalamet) meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts - his songs and mystique becoming a worldwide sensation. Nominated for 8 Oscars and 6 Baftas including Best Picture.

Benji and David travel to Poland to pay respects to their Jewish grandmother. No sooner are they on the road, they realise why they don’t spend much time together anymore. Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin dazzle in their roles as the familial odd-couple, trading witty barbs and sobering ruminations on mid-adulthood growing pains, in this deftly scripted film full of humour and hope. Nominated for 2 Oscars and 2 Baftas

Bridget Jones finally has some luck in her life; she has a great job as a screenwriter, her family and a new boyfriend; the fact that he is over twenty years younger than her isn't the only thing that is causing problems.

After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford), Sam Wilson finds himself in the middle of an international incident and must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red. Starring Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Xosha Roquemore, Carl Lumbly, with Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, and Harrison Ford, CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD is directed by Julius Onah and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore with Louis D’Esposito and Charles Newirth serving as executive producers. Some lighting effects in CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD may affect photosensitive viewers. Out of an abundance of caution, we recommend that you provide at your theatre ticket box offices and online site, and at other appropriate places where your customers will see it, a notice containing the following information: "CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD contains several sequences with flashing lights that may affect those who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or have other photosensitivities.

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a hare-brained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve - and fetch, sit, and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat. Petey's latest plan is to clone himself, creating the kitten Lil Petey, to double his ability to do crime stuff. Things get complicated, though, when Lil Petey forges an unexpected bond with Dog Man. When Lil Petey falls into the clutches of a common enemy, Dog Man and Petey reluctantly join forces in an action-packed race against time to rescue the young kitten. In the process, they discover the power of family - and kittens! - to bring even the most hostile foes together.

GENESIS POETRY WORKSHOP IS BACK FOR 2025!

The Genesis Slam crew are back with the first Genesis Poetry Workshop of the year and this time we’re exploring the big question: Why do we write?
Seeking out beauty, pure escapism, questioning the status quo, playing with language - writing poetry can serve as many purposes as there are people who write it. Whether seasoned veterans of verse or complete novices, this workshop is an invitation to explore the reasons behind putting words on paper. Through a combination of creative writing exercises, reading and discussion (as well as plenty of writing time!), it aims to provide insight on how one's purpose might influence one's writing, and how one might tap into it.

• Place / Time: Genesis Cinema Bar (Upstairs), Mon 17th February, 19:00-21:30
• Duration: 2 hours 30 mins approx.
• Focus: Generating new writing, reconnecting with the reasons we write at all
• Price: £10
• Who’s Welcome: All abilities – from first-timers writers looking to pick up a pen in a safe environment to seasoned slammers looking to push their craft to the next level.

This workshop will be led by Genesis Slam’s own Panos Skoutelis. Panos is a Greek-born, London-based spoken word poet, known for his animated performative energy, which his friends describe as "someone in dire need of a wee". He draws inspiration from topics as disparate as the cracks in our education system, the beauty of quantum mechanics, and Hinge fatique.

Feedback from previous Genesis Poetry Workshop participants:

“I'd recommend this workshop to every poet who wants a supportive space to share their work and develop in community with fellow poetry enthusiasts.”
“An intensely inspiring experience that has extended my writing practice and I would be very much interested in attending future workshops.”
“I enjoyed the poetry workshop at Genesis so much! It was inspiring to sit together and create.”

So why, why, why not join the Genesis Slam Crew on Monday 17th of February?!

Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life. Nominated for 1 Oscar.

Simba, having become king of the Pride Lands, is determined for his cub to follow in his paw prints while the origins of his late father Mufasa are explored. Get ready to delve into the backstory of the iconic lion, tracing his childhood alongside his brother, Scar, who later becomes his adversary.

Escaping postwar Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his career, and his marriage. On his own in a strange new country, László settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren recognizes his talent. Includes a 15 minute interval. Nominated for 10 Oscars and 9 Baftas including Best Picture

Set in the influential New York music scene of the early 60s, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN follows 19-year-old Minnesota musician BOB DYLAN's (Timothée Chalamet) meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts - his songs and mystique becoming a worldwide sensation. Nominated for 8 Oscars and 6 Baftas including Best Picture.

Bridget Jones finally has some luck in her life; she has a great job as a screenwriter, her family and a new boyfriend; the fact that he is over twenty years younger than her isn't the only thing that is causing problems.

After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford), Sam Wilson finds himself in the middle of an international incident and must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red. Starring Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Xosha Roquemore, Carl Lumbly, with Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, and Harrison Ford, CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD is directed by Julius Onah and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore with Louis D’Esposito and Charles Newirth serving as executive producers. Some lighting effects in CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD may affect photosensitive viewers. Out of an abundance of caution, we recommend that you provide at your theatre ticket box offices and online site, and at other appropriate places where your customers will see it, a notice containing the following information: "CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD contains several sequences with flashing lights that may affect those who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or have other photosensitivities.

A new kind of love story. Hey you. Tired of swiping? Sick of getting ghosted? Are you feeling like a part of you is missing? FindYourCompanion.com is guaranteed to find you a Companion who's made for you.

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a hare-brained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve - and fetch, sit, and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat. Petey's latest plan is to clone himself, creating the kitten Lil Petey, to double his ability to do crime stuff. Things get complicated, though, when Lil Petey forges an unexpected bond with Dog Man. When Lil Petey falls into the clutches of a common enemy, Dog Man and Petey reluctantly join forces in an action-packed race against time to rescue the young kitten. In the process, they discover the power of family - and kittens! - to bring even the most hostile foes together.

UK PREMIERE - When a young Iraqi rubbish picker rescues an American sex doll from the Baghdad dumps, he crosses into a perilous red zone, where friends become enemies and nothing is certain in an explosive mix of love, war and madness.

The screening will be followed by Ahmed Yassin Aldaradji (Director) in conversation with Yamam Nabeel.

About the Festival:

The I’m Migrant Film Festival is a month-long programme of screenings and events bringing together established filmmakers from across the SWANA Region alongside emerging filmmakers from the Arab World and platforming the most promising new talent from young directors.

Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life. Nominated for 1 Oscar.

Simba, having become king of the Pride Lands, is determined for his cub to follow in his paw prints while the origins of his late father Mufasa are explored. Get ready to delve into the backstory of the iconic lion, tracing his childhood alongside his brother, Scar, who later becomes his adversary.

A variety night of the dreamiest alternative comedy from the best up-and-coming acts you’ve been sleeping on - all from the comfort of the Genesis Bar. Your hosts Finlay and Joe (Sketch Off Finalists 2024) present for you the sketch, clowning, character and musical comedy acts of your dreams. See comedians of all stripes performing material old and new, guaranteed to get you giggling. And enjoy it all whilst sipping on our signature Dream Juice™ cocktail - available only at Slept On.

Come down, settle in and snuggle up at Slept On Comedy. It’s a dream come true.

Follow us @sleptoncomedy for lineup announcements!

Escaping postwar Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his career, and his marriage. On his own in a strange new country, László settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren recognizes his talent. Includes a 15 minute interval. Nominated for 10 Oscars and 9 Baftas including Best Picture

Set in the influential New York music scene of the early 60s, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN follows 19-year-old Minnesota musician BOB DYLAN's (Timothée Chalamet) meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts - his songs and mystique becoming a worldwide sensation. Nominated for 8 Oscars and 6 Baftas including Best Picture.

Benji and David travel to Poland to pay respects to their Jewish grandmother. No sooner are they on the road, they realise why they don’t spend much time together anymore. Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin dazzle in their roles as the familial odd-couple, trading witty barbs and sobering ruminations on mid-adulthood growing pains, in this deftly scripted film full of humour and hope. Nominated for 2 Oscars and 2 Baftas

Bridget Jones finally has some luck in her life; she has a great job as a screenwriter, her family and a new boyfriend; the fact that he is over twenty years younger than her isn't the only thing that is causing problems.

After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford), Sam Wilson finds himself in the middle of an international incident and must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red. Starring Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Xosha Roquemore, Carl Lumbly, with Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, and Harrison Ford, CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD is directed by Julius Onah and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore with Louis D’Esposito and Charles Newirth serving as executive producers. Some lighting effects in CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD may affect photosensitive viewers. Out of an abundance of caution, we recommend that you provide at your theatre ticket box offices and online site, and at other appropriate places where your customers will see it, a notice containing the following information: "CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD contains several sequences with flashing lights that may affect those who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or have other photosensitivities.

A new kind of love story. Hey you. Tired of swiping? Sick of getting ghosted? Are you feeling like a part of you is missing? FindYourCompanion.com is guaranteed to find you a Companion who's made for you.

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a hare-brained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve - and fetch, sit, and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat. Petey's latest plan is to clone himself, creating the kitten Lil Petey, to double his ability to do crime stuff. Things get complicated, though, when Lil Petey forges an unexpected bond with Dog Man. When Lil Petey falls into the clutches of a common enemy, Dog Man and Petey reluctantly join forces in an action-packed race against time to rescue the young kitten. In the process, they discover the power of family - and kittens! - to bring even the most hostile foes together.

“GIANT SPIDER STRIKES! CRAWLING TERROR 100 FEET HIGH!”

A spider escapes from an isolated desert laboratory and grows to tremendous size as it wreaks havoc on the local inhabitants.

Referenced in ROCKY HORROR’s lusciously lip-synched opening number — ‘Science Fiction/Double Feature’ (mouthed by Patricia Quinn and sung by Richard O’Brien) — TARANTULA (1955) is one of the greatest of the 1950s sci-fi atomic horrors, from a recognised master of the form (toxic Jack Arnold also directed CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON and THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN).

Pure pulp cinema, this garish tale of the dangers of atomic experimentation features Leo G. Carroll as an increasingly deformed scientist (the makeup FX are horrifically effective), Clint Eastwood in another early-career bit part (last seen at BAR TRASH in REVENGE OF THE CREATURE), and — arachnophobes beware!!! — the magnificent title beast. TARANTULA also sees fan favourite Mara Corday return to BAR TRASH, having fought off similar beasts in THE GIANT CLAW and THE BLACK SCORPION. Needless to say, this is exactly the sort of film that puts Token Homo in his happy place, and he is stupidly proud to celebrate TARANTULA’s 70th Anniversary with you all.

“A tarantula as big as a barn puts the horror into this well-made program science-fictioner… it is quite credibly staged and played, bringing off the far-fetched premise with a maximum of believability" (Variety, 1955)

Polite notice: We are showing TARANTULA without subtitles from the best available digital source.

// Part of BAR TRASH: Season 9 — CELLULOID JAM, an unofficial celebration of 50 years of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975). Hosted by queer film fanatic Token Homo (creator of BAR TRASH and QUEER HORROR NIGHTS), all films screen with an introduction, intermission, and subtitles/captions (where possible!). Tickets from £3.50. Adults 18+ only. Follow @tokenhomo on Instagram for news and updates. More info at tokenhomo.com //

Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life. Nominated for 1 Oscar.

Simba, having become king of the Pride Lands, is determined for his cub to follow in his paw prints while the origins of his late father Mufasa are explored. Get ready to delve into the backstory of the iconic lion, tracing his childhood alongside his brother, Scar, who later becomes his adversary.

Escaping postwar Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his career, and his marriage. On his own in a strange new country, László settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren recognizes his talent. Includes a 15 minute interval. Nominated for 10 Oscars and 9 Baftas including Best Picture

Set in the influential New York music scene of the early 60s, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN follows 19-year-old Minnesota musician BOB DYLAN's (Timothée Chalamet) meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts - his songs and mystique becoming a worldwide sensation. Nominated for 8 Oscars and 6 Baftas including Best Picture.

Benji and David travel to Poland to pay respects to their Jewish grandmother. No sooner are they on the road, they realise why they don’t spend much time together anymore. Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin dazzle in their roles as the familial odd-couple, trading witty barbs and sobering ruminations on mid-adulthood growing pains, in this deftly scripted film full of humour and hope. Nominated for 2 Oscars and 2 Baftas

Bridget Jones finally has some luck in her life; she has a great job as a screenwriter, her family and a new boyfriend; the fact that he is over twenty years younger than her isn't the only thing that is causing problems.

After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford), Sam Wilson finds himself in the middle of an international incident and must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red. Starring Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Xosha Roquemore, Carl Lumbly, with Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, and Harrison Ford, CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD is directed by Julius Onah and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore with Louis D’Esposito and Charles Newirth serving as executive producers. Some lighting effects in CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD may affect photosensitive viewers. Out of an abundance of caution, we recommend that you provide at your theatre ticket box offices and online site, and at other appropriate places where your customers will see it, a notice containing the following information: "CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD contains several sequences with flashing lights that may affect those who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or have other photosensitivities.

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a hare-brained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve - and fetch, sit, and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat. Petey's latest plan is to clone himself, creating the kitten Lil Petey, to double his ability to do crime stuff. Things get complicated, though, when Lil Petey forges an unexpected bond with Dog Man. When Lil Petey falls into the clutches of a common enemy, Dog Man and Petey reluctantly join forces in an action-packed race against time to rescue the young kitten. In the process, they discover the power of family - and kittens! - to bring even the most hostile foes together.

A psychosomatically blind, deaf, and mute boy becomes a master pinball player and, subsequently, the figurehead of a cult.

Followed by a panel discussion with Nick Walker of the Cult Classic Collective.

Four short film that tell complex situations within a family settings, from death, to betrayal, to choices no parent should be making. Four powerful short films from four very different directors with incredible stories to tell.

The screening will be followed by a post film Q&A with directors/producers, chaired by Yamam Nabeel

Films screened:

Abdullah and Leilah
Directed by Ashtar Al Khirsan (Iraq)
Haunted by the memories of his childhood in Baghdad, Abdullah has dementia and struggles to communicate with his daughter. He no longer remembers the life he’s lived in London for the last 60 years and the fluent English he’s spoken. Leilah, who speaks only English, needs one last moment of connection with her father before she also fades from his memory and he no longer remembers who she is.

Beneath A Mother’s Feet
Directed by Elias Suhail (Morocco)
A young Moroccan mother, trapped in a mundane existence, confronts her dreams and fears, leading to the agonising decision to forsake all she knows, even her children.

The Last Days with Eliane
Directed by Mehdi Hajri (Tunisia)
A portrait of the Director’s maternal grandmother, Eliane, a French woman who lived her entire life in Tunisia. The film speaks about her final moments at home with their family before her passing due to Alzheimer's disease.

Blood Like Water
Directed by Dima Hamdan (Palestine)
Shadi embarks on a secret adventure, and accidentally drags his family into a trap where they only have two choices; either collaborate with the Israeli occupation, or be shamed and humiliated by their own people. Based on true stories

About the festival:

The I’m Migrant Film Festival is a month-long programme of screenings and events bringing together established filmmakers from across the SWANA Region alongside emerging filmmakers from the Arab World and platforming the most promising new talent from young directors.

Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life. Nominated for 1 Oscar.

Simba, having become king of the Pride Lands, is determined for his cub to follow in his paw prints while the origins of his late father Mufasa are explored. Get ready to delve into the backstory of the iconic lion, tracing his childhood alongside his brother, Scar, who later becomes his adversary.

Escaping postwar Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his career, and his marriage. On his own in a strange new country, László settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren recognizes his talent. Includes a 15 minute interval. Nominated for 10 Oscars and 9 Baftas including Best Picture

Genesis Cinema and SwingdanceUK invite you along to our monthly Swing dance night!
Learn the steps Swing Dance Class 7.30-8.30pm with Simon!
Followed by dancing led by resident DJ Simon Selmon & guest DJs playing great dance music of the 30s, 40s & 50s & beyond for Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Jive, Shag & Balboa dancers!
A chilled atmosphere where you can meet friends, relax, enjoy a drink or a tasty pie and dance the night away!
Full Bar, Cocktails, Cinema Snacks available - popcorn, ice cream, Nacho's etc and then Lindy Hop ’til you drop!
Let the fun begin!

7.30pm Beginners Lindy Hop Class Pre-booking recommended
8.30pm Dancing with resident DJ Simon 'Mr Kicks' Selmon & special guest DJs - all welcome!

Class & Dance £9/£8 Students/NHS
Dance Only £3- Last Entry 9.30 pm

Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema, 93-95 Mile End Rd, Whitechapel, London, E1 4UJ.
Tubes: Stepney Green, Whitechapel, Bethnal Green

Future dates:
Friday 21st February
Friday 28th March
Friday 25th April
Website: https://swingdanceuk.com/socials/some-like-it-swing/

Wracked by guilt after covering up a murder, Mona - a northern Sudanese retired singer in a tense marriage - tries to make amends by taking in the deceased's southern Sudanese widow, Julia, and her son, Daniel, into her home. Unable to confess her transgressions to Julia, Mona decides to leave the past behind and adjust to a new status quo, unaware that the country's turmoil may find its way into her home and put her face to face with her sins.

About the Festival:

The I’m Migrant Film Festival is a month-long programme of screenings and events bringing together established filmmakers from across the SWANA Region alongside emerging filmmakers from the Arab World and platforming the most promising new talent from young directors.

Tristan, a young man deeply troubled by his past visits several locations in London during the night to relive fond memories. However, he soon finds out that this does more harm than good.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Malachi Dymond.

Café owner Nin’s contented life is shattered forever when his fifteen-year-old son Ming violently murders his mother and sister one evening. Diagnosed with acute schizophrenia, Ming is remanded to a psychiatric prison indefinitely until full recovery. Aside from visiting his son twice a month, Nin tries to continue his daily pedestrian existence while struggling against the immense feelings of anger and grief over his lost family. As time passes, Nin has given up on understanding the reasons for this tragedy. He only hopes to connect with his son Ming, who despite everything is now his sole remaining family, and see the day where he can come home again.

This screening brings together five directors from Algeria, Tunisia, Syria and Iraq telling stories of trauma as a result of conflict. Five different stories, equally powerful and equally heartbreaking.

The screening is followed by a post film Q&A with directors/producers, chaired by Yamam Nabeel.

Films screened:

Nya
Directed by Imene Ayadi (Algeria)
Taking place in Algerian suburbia in 1994, the story revolves around Anya - a seven-year-old girl who blissfully experiences her childhood without being aware of the turmoil caused by the civil war engulfing her country. Her sole desire is for her father - a journalist away on an assignment - to come back in time for the Mouloud holiday. Nevertheless, the violence of the real world slowly encroaches upon her daily life, causing her childish innocence to waver.

Ali and His Miracle Sheep
Directed by Maythem Ridha (Iraq)
9-year-old Ali hasn't spoken since his father was beheaded by ISIS. Setting out on a pilgrimage across modern-day Iraq, he plans to sacrifice his favourite sheep Kirmeta at the shrine of an ancient saint. This personal journey becomes a lyrical meditation on hope for miracles amid the suffering of a nation.

A Lullaby Unlike Any Other
Directed by Amani Jaafer (Tunisia)
Nour, a young Palestinian woman, wanders in the streets of Stockholm, only to confront the realization that she has lost something irreplaceable.

Foresaken
Directed by Aziz Shennawy (Tunisia)
After 30-year-old Meriem decides to treat herself to a vacation, she finds the body of a Sub-Saharan African man drowned in front of her balcony that no one seems to care about. Upon discovering the victim’s identity, Meriem has to make a decision.

Loss
Directed by Rami Al-Kassab (Syria)
As a group of immigrants crosses the desert border of North Sudan into Egypt, a sudden mother’s cry changes the course of a journey full of loss.

About the festival:

The I’m Migrant Film Festival is a month-long programme of screenings and events bringing together established filmmakers from across the SWANA Region alongside emerging filmmakers from the Arab World and platforming the most promising new talent from young directors.

"WARNING! 'STRAIT-JACKET' VIVIDLY DEPICTS AX MURDERS!"

After a 20-year asylum stay for a double ax murder, suspicion arises about Lucy Harbin's behaviour. Soon, heads begin to roll again. Is Lucy repeating her past?

Cult film night BAR TRASH continues with CELLULOID JAM!, an unofficial celebration of 50 years of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975).

Having created the ROCKY HORROR role of Dr. Frank N Furter — a scientist! — on stage and screen, Tim Curry was often asked about the inspirations behind his performance:

“When I first did the show, one of the games that the critics played was trying to decide what Frank N Furter was a combination of. The favourite one was Joan Crawford and Vincent Price." Tim Curry

Crawford’s psychotic performance as Lucy Harbin in STRAIT-JACKET (1964) may well have provided one of the specific inspirations for Curry and ROCKY HORROR director Jim Sharman when the crazed scientist dispatches failed experiment Eddie (Meatloaf) with an ice pick.

STRAIT-JACKET brings Crawford back to BAR TRASH after an earlier screening of her missing-link melodrama TROG back in Season 3. Here, she delivers an unhinged caricature of her own well-established big screen persona, ranging from iconic Hollywood glamour to berserk ax-wielding motherly mayhem, making sure “Joan’s fans will not be disappointed” (Time Out).

Token Homo has a tradition of re-creating director/showman William Castle’s promotional gimmicks for our screenings of his films in Bar Paragon. He has previously delivered DIY versions of seat-buzzing system PERCEPTO! for THE TINGLER (1959), and a flying skeleton fourth-dimensional thrill system, EMERGO, for HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL (1959). STRAIT-JACKET comes later in Castle’s career, but you should still expect the unexpected…

Polite notice: A ‘Coward’s Corner’ will be provided for customers unable to endure the final 10 minutes of this feature. We are showing STRAIT-JACKET with subtitles from the best available digital source.

// Part of BAR TRASH: Season 9 — CELLULOID JAM, an unofficial celebration of 50 years of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975). Hosted by queer film fanatic Token Homo (creator of BAR TRASH and QUEER HORROR NIGHTS), all films screen with an introduction, intermission, and subtitles/captions (where possible!). Tickets from £3.50. Adults 18+ only. Follow @tokenhomo on Instagram for news and updates. More info at tokenhomo.com //

Scurrying across the South of England, young lovers, Mimi and Alfie, are on the run.

With no future, no plan, and nobody to turn to, they become lost in their dreams.

After a decade away from home, beginning in 2013 with a fellowship at the Reuters Institute for the study of journalism at Oxford University, Yousef decided to travel back to Gaza to reconnect with the people and places of his childhood. His intention was to make a documentary film, which would reveal the hidden beauties, joys, and treasures of Gaza.  

Yousef created extensive reportage of Gaza’s historic buildings, recreational spaces, and beach life; of its olive and fruit groves, and its museums, mosques, churches, restaurants, and shopping malls, as well as capturing rare aerial footage of Gaza.  

Little did Yousef realise the footage taken during his 2 months trip would become some of the final records of the cultural, social and recreational life of the besieged and blockaded enclave prior to its absolute destruction by Israel beginning on October 8th 2023, a devastating war lasted for 470 days.  

Growing up a descendant of refugees under Israeli occupation, Yousef's life was shaped by the relentless conflict around him. This environment, harsh as it was, ignited in him a passion for journalism, a tool he hoped to use to share the truths of his homeland.   

His unique and personal records of Gaza in 2023 serve as a valuable archive of the colossal scale of the genocide meted out not only on the lives and homes of Gazans, but also on the civic, education and healthcare systems, as well as cultural and heritage landmarks.  

Selecting material from Yousef’s extensive archive, The Phoenix of Gaza is a personal film. It invites viewers to see Gaza through Yousef's eyes – a place where, despite occupation, blockade and a military onslaught by Israel, Gazans exercise a creativity and resilience, and a beauty that refuses to be extinguished.  

Augmented by reflective interviews with Yousef himself and guest commentators, The Phoenix of Gaza provides a tragic glimpse of a society soon to be destroyed, and their perspectives in response. The film demonstrates that Gaza’s residents will not vanish but will rise again.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Yousef Al-Helou.

About the Festival:

The I’m Migrant Film Festival is a month-long programme of screenings and events bringing together established filmmakers from across the SWANA Region alongside emerging filmmakers from the Arab World and platforming the most promising new talent from young directors.

A moving, meditative exploration of the migrant experience.
Celebrated for his striking photography, as well as films that span a variety of genres but all drawing on the refugee experience, Al-Janabi’s latest feature is a fascinating slice of magical realism. A wooden figure is the central character in this dark mystery, which was shot in Hungary. An arresting and mysterious cinematic experience it is also an allegory about the universal experience of otherness and the fearful plight displaced peoples so frequently experience.

About the Festival:

The I’m Migrant Film Festival is a month-long programme of screenings and events bringing together established filmmakers from across the SWANA Region alongside emerging filmmakers from the Arab World and platforming the most promising new talent from young directors.

Directed by Gia Coppola, The Last Showgirl sees Pamela Anderson mounting an extraordinary comeback performance as Shelly, a Las Vegas dancer who is left adrift after the revue show she has been performing in for 30 years suddenly closes. Pamela's performance has been hugely acclaimed by critics and she has been touted as a major contender in the awards race this year. She is surrounded by an equally excellent supporting cast, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Kiernan Shipka, Brenda Song, Billie Lourd and Dave Bautista.

Directed by Gia Coppola, The Last Showgirl sees Pamela Anderson mounting an extraordinary comeback performance as Shelly, a Las Vegas dancer who is left adrift after the revue show she has been performing in for 30 years suddenly closes. Pamela's performance has been hugely acclaimed by critics and she has been touted as a major contender in the awards race this year. She is surrounded by an equally excellent supporting cast, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Kiernan Shipka, Brenda Song, Billie Lourd and Dave Bautista.

Collection of Palestinian films by directors Mohammed Almughanni, Kamal Aljafari, Mahmoud Alhaj, Mustafa Abu Ali, Moayed Abu Ammouna, Amal Al Nakhala, and Asil Alwadiya, accompanied by a special pop-up store fundraiser. All proceeds go to the filmmakers and their families in Gaza. Art by Maisara Baroud, Samaa Abu Allaban, Khaled Jarada, Mona Jouda, and Sohail Salem, along with curated merch by Sa7ten Paris.

Directed by Gia Coppola, The Last Showgirl sees Pamela Anderson mounting an extraordinary comeback performance as Shelly, a Las Vegas dancer who is left adrift after the revue show she has been performing in for 30 years suddenly closes. Pamela's performance has been hugely acclaimed by critics and she has been touted as a major contender in the awards race this year. She is surrounded by an equally excellent supporting cast, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Kiernan Shipka, Brenda Song, Billie Lourd and Dave Bautista.

Set in London's iconic Prince Charles Cinema, The Regulars follows a day in the life of its hapless employees. During their shift they watch movies, argue with customers, and above all, deal with each other.

Featuring an intro by director and real life usher, Fil Freitas.

A variety night of the dreamiest alternative comedy from the best up-and-coming acts you’ve been sleeping on - all from the comfort of the Genesis Bar. Your hosts Finlay and Joe (Sketch Off Finalists 2024) present for you the sketch, clowning, character and musical comedy acts of your dreams. See comedians of all stripes performing material old and new, guaranteed to get you giggling. And enjoy it all whilst sipping on our signature Dream Juice™ cocktail - available only at Slept On.

Come down, settle in and snuggle up at Slept On Comedy. It’s a dream come true.

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Winner of over 35 awards, experience the best of British Musical HER-story in a live capture of the must-see musical sensation, SIX the Musical. The Original West End cast reunite at London’s Vaudeville Theatre in front of a sold-out audience to strut their stuff and re-write their Tudor traumas in an unmissable cinematic recording of the show packed full of style, sass, and sensational songs.

Watched by audiences of over 3.5 million, SIX the Musical, has become a global theatre phenomenon since it’s 2017 debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where it has redefined the boundaries of musical theatre. The show tells the extraordinary story of the six wives of King Henry VIII, who step out of the shadow of their infamous husband and reclaim their own narratives.

Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the pop-inspired musical brings the queens - Catherine of Aragon (Jarnéia Richard-Noel), Anne Boleyn (Millie O'Connell), Jane Seymour (Natalie Paris), Anne of Cleves (Alexia McIntosh), Katherine Howard (Aimie Atkinson), and Catherine Parr (Maiya Quansah-Breed) — right into the 21st century with infectious, empowering performances, accompanied by the on-stage band, the Ladies in Waiting.

Winner of over 35 awards, experience the best of British Musical HER-story in a live capture of the must-see musical sensation, SIX the Musical. The Original West End cast reunite at London’s Vaudeville Theatre in front of a sold-out audience to strut their stuff and re-write their Tudor traumas in an unmissable cinematic recording of the show packed full of style, sass, and sensational songs.

Watched by audiences of over 3.5 million, SIX the Musical, has become a global theatre phenomenon since it’s 2017 debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where it has redefined the boundaries of musical theatre. The show tells the extraordinary story of the six wives of King Henry VIII, who step out of the shadow of their infamous husband and reclaim their own narratives.

Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the pop-inspired musical brings the queens - Catherine of Aragon (Jarnéia Richard-Noel), Anne Boleyn (Millie O'Connell), Jane Seymour (Natalie Paris), Anne of Cleves (Alexia McIntosh), Katherine Howard (Aimie Atkinson), and Catherine Parr (Maiya Quansah-Breed) — right into the 21st century with infectious, empowering performances, accompanied by the on-stage band, the Ladies in Waiting.

Prepare for an unforgettable night of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2025 comes to life!
Join us on a cinematic journey through the world's most breathtaking landscapes with a selection of award winning films showcasing the year's most daring feats of courage and tales of human resilience. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or simply someone who appreciates the majesty of nature, this tour promises to ignite your sense of adventure and leave you with a renewed appreciation for the planet we call home. Get ready to be thrilled, inspired and moved at the Kendal Mountain Tour 2025 – where adventure begins at your doorstep…