We’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the ultimate murder mystery - Murder On The Orient Express. Join us in Averys for our famous annual ‘whodunnit’ wine tasting, where the goal is to guess the odd wine out as you taste alongside the film…
April’s Screening Room selection is Mark Herman’s poignant comedy-drama Brassed Off. Pete Postlethwaite leads an ensemble cast in this story of Grimley Colliery Band and their dual struggle to reach the National Brass Band Finals against the backdrop of the increasing uncertainty about the future of the local mine. 40 years on from the miners’ strikes, this underrated gem of modern British cinema has lost none of its pathos and charm.
2024 marks the 20th anniversary of The Motorcycle Diaries, the critically acclaimed biopic recounting Ernesto ‘Che’ Guavara’s fateful and formative road trip that set the young medical student on the path to becoming one of the most famous figures of the century. We’ll be pairing the film with wines from some of the countries and regions that Che and his friend Alberto visit on their journey through South America.
Our second collaboration with Everyman Bristol is a 25th anniversary screening of Magnolia, which truly embodies “epic” in its rich mosaic of weird and wonderful characters played to perfection by an ensemble cast from Tom Cruise and Philip Seymour Hoffmann to Juliane Moore and William H. Macy. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood, The Master), this haunting anthology that will linger long in the memory.
As the weather (hopefully!) warms up towards the end of May, celebrating the 25th anniversary of a sun-soaked but chilling contemporary classic. Anthony Minghella’s star-studded, Oscar-nominated adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 novel sees Matt Damon transform into the sociopathic conman Tom Ripley - and given the film’s glorious Italian setting, we’ll be pairing it with wines from across this fantastic country.
This May we’re celebrating the 70th anniversary of On The Waterfront. Widely considered one of the greatest films ever made, this brooding drama won Marlon Brando his first Oscar (along with seven other Academy Awards out of twelve nominations!) and set a benchmark for acting in Hollywood that changed the course of movie history.
We’re pleased to present this special screening of the Oscar-winning tragicomedy Little Miss Sunshine. This film follows the misadventures of the dysfunctional Hoover family, so we’re pairing it with wines inspired by some of the personalities of the main characters.
June’s Screening Room selection is Mark Jenkin’s gripping BAFTA-winning drama Bait, which follows the tensions between locals and tourists/’ex-pats’ in a quiet Cornish coastal village. Shot on a vintage, hand-cranked camera and 16mm, it’s surreal, sinister and scathing; if you’ve never experienced this utterly original and captivating piece of modern British cinema, then you’re missing out!
Due to massive demand on Valentine’s Day, we’ve added an extra screening Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s delightful romantic comedy Amélie this June. More than two decades since its release, it’s lost none of its charm and joie de vivre - and of course, we will be pairing it with some suitably splendid French wines!
Voted by the BFI as the 6th best British film ever made, enjoy Ealing comedy Kind Hearts and Coronets in Averys Wine Cellar - with a ‘variation on a theme’ wine tasting - as part of our celebration of several Ealing comedies’ 75th birthdays in 2024.
2024 marks 60 years since Peter Sellers’ second outing as Inspector Clouseau in this hilarious standalone sequel to The Pink Panther. In honour of both the bumbling detective and the film’s story - a mysterious murder in a château - we’ll be pairing it with some delicious French wines, highlighting a range of the country’s finest regions.
This year’s programme launches with a 25th anniversary screening of The Mummy! Brendan Fraser leads a stellar cast in this delightfully dark blockbuster that deftly blends swashbuckling action-adventure with skin-crawling comedy-horror - stick to the lit path as you enter the Caves, and mind the scarab beetles…
Saturday’s matinee screening at the Underground Cinema is Ishirō Honda’s original Godzilla film. Almost 40 films and seven decades later, the franchise is as unstoppable as the kaiju itself - join us for this special opportunity to view its very first screen outing in an HD restoration of the original Japanese masterpiece.
Saturday’s Underground Cinema selections explore dystopia and the darker side of the human psyche, and where better to begin than a 60th anniversary screening of Dr Strangelove? Stanley Kubrick’s satirical magnum opus is somehow as equally hysterical, chilling and relevant now as it was upon its release, and it remains a must-see for any cinema fan.
Our dystopian films at Redcliffe Caves continue with a 40th anniversary screening of Nineteen Eighty-Four (aptly released in 1984!). John Hurt shines in this chilling adaptation of George Orwell’s infamous novel, which also features Richard Burton in his final film role.
Saturday’s programme continues with one of the most controversial and original films of the 1990s, Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers. This shocking study of crime and violence - and the media’s obsession with them - is a bleak and bloody deep dive into the darkest corners of the soul; its whirlwind, psychedelic editing and high-octane soundtrack help make it an exhilarating and unforgettable watch that will linger long in the memory!
Saturday’s programme of dark and dystopian films concludes with a 25th anniversary screening of David Fincher’s infamous Chuck Palahniuk adaptation Fight Club. This cult sensation remains a subject of debate to this day, but it still packs a punch and remains a visceral viewing experience a quarter of a century on.
Sunday’s matinee screening is Them!, one of the first ‘nuclear monster’ films of the 1950s, and the first film to use insects as the monster. Seven decades on, this Oscar-nominated creature feature remains a highlight of B-movie history.
Sunday afternoon at the Underground Cinema starts with a double bill of films where monstrous worms steal the limelight…! First up is the comedy-horror Tremors, which sees Kevin Bacon and friends do battle against vicious “Graboids” in the Sierra Nevada outback. Given the Graboids’ subterranean nature, we’re inviting you to leave the surface far behind and face them head on!
Our double bill of films featuring monstrous worms continues with David Lynch’s adaptation of Dune, one of the most iconic sci-fi novels ever written. With the new films reviving interest in Frank Herbert’s magnum opus, revisit the original screen adaptation for its 40th anniversary - just remember to walk without rhythm, and it won’t attract the worms…
In what has become Underground Cinema tradition, watch Jim Henson’s magical musical adventure Labyrinth at Redcliffe Caves. Get ready to dance the magic dance, and follow Sarah deep into the Goblin King’s realm where nothing can be taken at face value…
The Underground Cinema series concludes with the dark fairytale masterpiece – and firm festival favourite – Pan’s Labyrinth. Guillermo del Toro’s masterpiece seamlessly blends a surreal and sinister mythical realm with the harsh realities of the Spanish Civil War’s immediate aftermath.
A weekend of vintage psychological thrillers at Averys begins with an 80th anniversary Vintage Screening of Gaslight. Ingrid Bergman’s Oscar-winning performance is one of her finest, and the film remains so infamous that it has leant its name to the 21st Century term ‘gaslighting’. We’ll be pairing this extraordinary film with wines inspired by the characters and cast.
Our weekend of vintage psychological thrillers at Averys concludes with a 70th anniversary screening of Hitchcock’s timeless classic Rear Window. James Stewart’s second collaboration with Hitchcock is one of his finest hours, and we’re pairing it with wines that each have a Hitchcockian twist to them that make them unusual in their respective categories… Intrigued? We hope so!
We’re starting off a trio of Halloween-themed Vintage Screenings with one of the Festival’s favourite films, Taika Waititi’s vampire mockumentary. We’ll be pairing it with some delicious New Zealand wines in homage to the film’s Wellington setting, for what’s becoming a tradition of Halloween Vintage Screenings.
Our second Halloween-themed Vintage Screening is the silver screen adaptation of the late, great Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire. Featuring Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise and an acclaimed breakout performance from a young Kirsten Dunst, this deliciously dark tale still has bite 30 years on from its release…
we’re thrilled to be concluding our trio of Halloween-themed Vintage Screenings with a 50th anniversary screening of Mel Brooks’ frightfully funny comedy-horror spoof. We’ll be pairing it with a flight of wines from Eastern Europe, showcasing countries and varieties that are at last beginning to earn their rightful reputation in the international scene.
This November, we’re celebrating the 90th anniversary of one of the all-time great comedies, It Happened One Night. Frank Capra’s screwball romcom prototype is one of only three films to date to win ‘The Big Five’ at the Oscars – Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Best Actress – so we’re pairing it with wines from around the world that have won a similarly impressive number of awards and accolades.
Our Autumn Vintage Screenings continue with the film noir classic The Third Man, which turns 75 this year. In tribute to this film’s moody Vienna setting, this tasting will focus on Austrian wines to enjoy alongside this seminal piece of cinema history.
The Oscar-winning musical comedy Seven Brides For Seven Brothers turns 70 this year; it features some stunning choreography, including "one of the most rousing dance numbers ever put on screen.” In honour of the eponymous Pontipee brothers, we’re focussing on wines from around the world made with multiple grape varieties, showcasing how producers carefully balance their blends to create signature styles.
Due to massive demand on Burns Night, we’re hosting another special 75th anniversary screening of Whisky Galore! on St Andrew’s Day. This classic Ealing Comedy will be accompanied by a Scotch whisky tasting flight to complement both the film and the annual celebration of Scotland’s patron saint. Slàinte!
We’re delighted to be showing It’s A Wonderful Life at Averys again this December. Wind down for the festive period with this timeless classic, as we pair it with some winter-ready wines that are ideal for accompanying a Christmas dinner – or a Christmas film screening!
We’re delighted to be showing It’s A Wonderful Life at Averys again this December. Wind down for the festive period with this timeless classic, as we pair it with some winter-ready wines that are ideal for accompanying a Christmas dinner – or a Christmas film screening!
Is it really Christmas until we’ve hosted a Die Hard Vintage Screening? As always, we’ll be showing the definitive Christmas film alongside a German versus American wine tasting that will have you exclaiming “Yippee-kay-yay”…!
Is it really Christmas until we’ve hosted a Die Hard Vintage Screening? As always, we’ll be showing the definitive Christmas film alongside a German versus American wine tasting that will have you exclaiming “Yippee-kay-yay”…!
We’re delighted to announce the first in an exciting series combining great films with insightful talks from experts in collaboration with TEXxBRISTOL, starting with ‘Future on Film’. Alongside a screening of the startlingly prescient sci-fi Ex Machina, 2023 TEDxBRISTOL speaker Anna Davey-Mitchell will host a fascinating introductory talk about AI and the history of simulated humans, and how films like Ex Machina can help us consider future ramifications for humanity.
Join us at St Mary Redcliffe this April for a very special centenary double bill screening of two films from one of the all-time great filmmakers and performers, Buster Keaton, accompanied by a live, entirely improvised organ recital by the award-winning composer Dr. David Bednall, blending silent cinema with live music to create a unique performance that promises to add another dimension to Keaton’s capers, 100 years since they first delighted audiences.
This April we’re screening two of the great boxing films at our Spirit Of Cinema series! Our second screening is the Oscar-winning biopic Raging Bull. Martin Scorsese’s fourth collaboration with Robert DeNiro is often cited as a career high for both men, and it’s routinely named as one of the greatest films of all time.
This April we’re screening two of the great boxing films at our Spirit Of Cinema series! Our first screening is Sylvester Stallone’s career-launching bildungsroman Rocky, which won three Oscars including Best Picture. It’s a true pop culture cornerstone.
Coming to the Observatory this April is 2012’s Oscar-nominated hit Wreck-It Ralph. John C. Reilly heads an ensemble cast in this exhilaratingly original misadventure through a video game arcade’s hidden world - with plenty of clever references for older viewers and gaming veterans, it’s a dazzling mix of retro and modern.
Due to massive demand we’re bringing another screening of Top Gun to Aerospace Bristol this March. If the excellent sequel has got you feeling the need for speed all over again, then join us for a high-octane screening of Maverick’s original outing in all its 80s glory!
We’re celebrating the 20th anniversary (and the 8th anniversary of our Vintage Screening series) with the ultimate wine film: Sideways! Join Miles and Jack on a misanthropic misadventure through California’s wine country with a tasting exploring some of the key grapes from the film - no comment on the Merlot…
Voted by the BFI as the 6th best British film ever made, enjoy Ealing comedy Kind Hearts and Coronets in Averys Wine Cellar - with a ‘variation on a theme’ wine tasting - as part of our celebration of several Ealing comedies’ 75th birthdays in 2024
As part of our weekend celebrating the 75th anniversary of several Ealing Comedies, we’re excited to be presenting a lesser-known classic from 1949 at this year’s first Screening Room event. A Run For Your Money follows two rugby-mad Welsh miners on their first trip to London - it’s an underrated Ealing gem, and rugby fans will be pleased to note that it finishes just in time for the England’s Six Nation match against Ireland…!
Join us in celebrating 75th anniversary of several classic Ealing comedies in 2024, including Passport To Pimlico. Due to the importance of Burgundy in the plot, we’ll be tasting wines made from the two key grapes from the region: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
New for 2024, we’re launching our new collaboration “Epics @ Everyman”, screening classic films from across the decades, particularly those with longer run times, that you can enjoy from the comfort of Everyman Bristol’s sofas. Our first pick of the series is Stanley Kubrick’s final film, the haunting erotic thriller Eyes Wide Shut, in its 25th anniversary year…
Due to demand, we’re bringing this magical tale of star-crossed lovers back this February, in time for Valentine’s Day! Our second screening at The Mount Without is Baz Luhrmann’s breathtaking romantic drama Moulin Rouge!.
Due to demand, we’re bringing the tale of star-crossed lovers back this February, in time for Valentine’s Day! The Mount Without, one of Bristol’s newest and most unique event spaces, will play host to an evening of Baz Luhrmann’s high-octane, contemporary take on Romeo + Juliet, a film with an appropriately fitting aesthetic for this wonderful former church.
It’s one of our most-requested film choices, so we’re pleased to announce that we’re bringing Pretty In Pink to the Vintage Screenings programme for 2024. We’ll be pairing this 80s Brat Pack cult classic with rosés and lighter reds, in honour of the title of course…!
Due to massive demand in 2023, we’ve added an extra screening Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s delightful romantic comedy Amélie for Valentine’s Day. More than two decades since its release, it’s lost none of its charm and joie de vivre - and of course, we will be pairing it with some suitably splendid French wines!
To start our 2024 programme, we’re thrilled to present a 75th anniversary screening of this classic Ealing comedy, accompanied by a Scotch whisky tasting experience to complement both the film and the annual celebration of Scotland’s favourite son.
Is it really Christmas until we’ve hosted a Die Hard Vintage Screening? As always, we’ll be showing the definitive Christmas film alongside a German versus American wine tasting that will have you exclaiming “Yippee-kay-yay”…!
It’s a perfect way to prepare for the festive weekend if, like us, it’s not truly Christmas until you’ve seen this film again… celebrating its 20th anniversary, we’re catching up with Buddy the Elf in the stunning setting of The Mount Without.
Is it really Christmas until we’ve hosted a Die Hard Vintage Screening? As always, we’ll be showing the definitive Christmas film alongside a German versus American wine tasting that will have you exclaiming “Yippee-kay-yay”…!
It’s a perfect way to prepare for the festive weekend if, like us, it’s not truly Christmas until you’ve seen this film again… celebrating its 20th anniversary, we’re catching up with Buddy the Elf in the stunning setting of The Mount Without.
Our second Christmas-themed Spirit Of Cinema screening is Rob Reiner & Nora Ephron’s iconic romcom When Harry Met Sally… Whilst some purists may argue that it’s not strictly a Christmas movie, its December setting, Christmas-themed montages and wittily romantic storyline make this an ideal festive feel-good watch, perfectly paired with seasonal drinks.
Just in time for the holiday, we’re bringing two slightly more adult-orientated Christmas crackers to our Spirit Of Cinema series at the Observatory, starting with the Dickens-inspired Scrooge. Bill Murray is at his grouchy best as a TV executive forced to see the error of his ways, supported by a smorgasbord of cameos. Enjoy it alongside two drinks to get you in the seasonal spirit (or non-alcoholic alternatives).
Just in time for Christmas, we’re presenting a very special double bill at Clifton Observatory: Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman, screened back to back with The Snowman & The Snowdog. The Oscar-nominated original and its stunning sequel have entertained generations, and we’re delighted to presenting them together. Against the backdrop of Avon Gorge, you’ll feel like you’re walking in the air…
After sellout 50th anniversary celebrations last year, and another one this November, we’ve added one more 2023 screening of Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece, with a twist on our Vintage Screening format. Follow the twists and turns of the Corleone family saga, with freshly baked pizza and six wines to taste through the film!
Is it really Christmas until we’ve hosted a Die Hard Vintage Screening? As always, we’ll be showing the definitive Christmas film alongside a German versus American wine tasting that will have you exclaiming “Yippee-kay-yay”…!
Due to phenomenal demand at Halloween, we’re finishing our Caves screenings this December with one more screening of the suffocatingly scary cult favourite The Descent. Watching it in the Caves is a truly immersive, and terrifying, experience, and probably unsuitable for anyone with severe claustrophobia. If you want the antithesis of a Christmas viewing experience then this is it – but you have been warned!
This beloved fantasy classic is always an Underground Cinema favourite, and its feel-good fairytale fun is perfect for getting into the festive spirit too. Settle down to enjoy the adventures of Westley, Buttercup et al - you’ll be pleased to know that the Caves are definitely not home to any Rodents Of Unusual Size…
Our Harry Potter screenings are Christmas tradition, so this year we’re expanding our Wizarding World screenings with Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them at Redcliffe Caves. Eddie Redmayne shines as Newt Scamander in this magical misadventure against the backdrop of a wintry, 1920s-era New York City.
Sunday’s Christmas In The Caves screenings continue with one of the all-time great Dickens adaptations, The Muppet Christmas Carol. In addition to all of the usual ensemble cast of Kermit and friends, Michael Caine plays it straight as Ebenezer Scrooge, in a career highlight performance that underpins the trademark Muppet zaniness with real pathos that will warm even the sternest of hearts.
Sunday’s Matinee Screening selection at Christmas In The Caves is the hit 2013 Disney musical Frozen. This modern classic is a spin on the classic Disney fairytale narrative, with several instant-hit songs thrown in for good measure…
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