The Magician with a Movie Camera: A Tribute to Nicolas Roeg

Visionary director Nicolas Roeg has created some classics of modern cinema as well as inspiring several generations of world-class filmmakers by virtue of his poetic eye and iconoclastic approach to storytelling. Danny Boyle considers Roeg to be as important as David Lean in the history of British cinema, and it's impossible to keep track of the number of contemporary filmmakers who cite Don't Look Now as among their key influences. With Performance, Bad Timing, The Man Who Fell To Earth and Walkabout, Roeg cemented his place in the modernist canon - but his influence owes as much to his uncompromising approach as to the detail of his personal creative vision. Join us for this evening where some extraordinarily special filmmakers pay tribute to a cinematic hero.

The Magician with a Movie Camera: A Tribute to Nicolas Roeg
Friday March 27, 2009 at 6:30pm
Princess Anne Theatre
195 Piccadilly
London, England W1J 9LN

18:30 Champagne reception
19:00 Event begins

Put the date Saturday March 7th in your diary. Because for one day only FrightFest returns to its spiritual home of the Prince Charles Cinema, where it all began a decade ago.

So banish those credit crunch cold winter blues at our annual spring screening bonanza un-spooling at the newly revamped Prince Charles. We’ve assembled a programme of six superior movies for your enjoyment and know they’re all high on your want-to-see list.

12:00 Embodiment Of Evil 18

14:00 Shuttle 18

16:00 Repo The Genetic Opera 18
Plus Intro with Director & Cast

19:00 Surprise Film 18
Plus Intro with Director & Cast

21:30 Not Quite Hollywood 18

23:45 Turkey Shoot 18

All day tickets £30 available now (£1.50 card fee).

Film4 Frightfest
Saturday March 7, 2009 at 12:00pm
Prince Charles Cinema
7 Leicester Place
London, England WC2

It's been awhile since they have done something like this but "Make sure you're around upper Regent Street, near Langham Place around 6-6:15pm, to witness an unusual outdoor performance."

PARAMOUNT PICTURES UK in partnership with FUTURE CINEMA, bring you a groundbreaking cinematic EXCLUSIVE event - the first chance to see the much-anticipated WATCHMEN ahead of its UK release.


FUTURE CINEMA is famed for taking audiences on a multi-sensory ride and creates ground-breaking cinematic experiences, fusing feature film with music, theatre and live performance.

Under the archways in London's cavernous SeOne Club FUTURE CINEMA will transport the audience into an alternative New York, where WATCHMEN characters such as Dr Manhattan, The Comedian and Rorschach will come to life.

The FUTURE CINEMA team of performers, installation artists and set designers will capture the true spirit of both the original graphic novel and the new blockbuster film, creating a truly interactive experience. The event also boasts a very exciting surprise performance from one of the UK's hottest bands.

Future Cinema Presents : THE WATCHMEN
Thursday March 5, 2009 at 7:00pm
SeOne
Weston Street
London, England SE1 3QX

Urban Art Sale
26 February 2009, 18:30 at Selfridges


The Urban Art collection contains works by the leading national and international street artists of today, such as, Banksy, Nick Walker, Adam Neate, Faile, Antony Micallef, Guy Denning, Bast, Seen, Matt Small, D*Face, Doze Green, alongside several artists who will be creating work primarily for the sale, such as Goldie, Ame 72, CBloxx, Inkie, Dan, Mau Mau, Eelus, K-Guy, Rowdy, Flx, Silent Hobo, David Walker, Pinky, Ryca, Jim Starr, SPQR, Kev Munday and joined by auction virgins, Chu, Pam Glew, Faith 47, Klit, TRXTR, Byroglyphics and Grafter.

Sale Date:
Thursday 26th February 2009 at 6.30pm

View days:
The Urban Art collection will be on view and auctioned at Selfridges’ Ultralounge in London as follows:

Fri 20th – Wed 25th Feb: Public viewing (open as per store opening hours)
Thurs 26th Feb: Auction only (open from 3pm, auction at 6pm)

Limited edition print:
In addition to the works being auctioned, there will be a limited edition 'Let Them Hang Valentine' print available to purchase exclusively from Selfridges (£150 – print run 100).

Marc Forster joins the BFI for a very special high-definition screening of 007's last outing.

Daniel Craig reprises his role as the world's favourite secret agent in this high octane action adventure of treachery, murder and deceit. Picking up the storyline shortly after the end of Casino Royale, this is the first direct sequel in the longest running film franchise in history. Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loves, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M (Judi Dench) interrogate Mr White (Jesper Christensen) who reveals the organisation that blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined... In a mission that leads him to Austria, Italy and South America, Bond allies with old friends, but with the British Government and the CIA working against him, he must kill or be killed to uncover the truth.

Early booking recommended for this evening that will no doubt whet the appetites of Bond fans everywhere for the forthcoming Cubby Broccoli season that will run throughout April and May and will include screenings of all 22 Bond films.

Quantum of Solace + Director Marc Forster in Conversation
Wednesday March 4, 2009 at 6:30pm
BFI Southbank
Belvedere Road
London, England SE1 8XT

In celebration of the release of the Watchmen motion picture, Orbital Comics is proud to announce a unique opportunity for you to see a momentous piece of original art from the classic 1980s award winning comic book series the film was based upon. Starting from Thursday 19th February 2009 and for one month only, Watchmen issue 1 page 1 Original Artwork and Colour Guide will be displayed at: Orbital Comics 8 Great Newport Street London WC2H 7JA [opening times: Mon-Sat: 10:30am - 7pm , Sun: 11.30am - 5pm ] The page features an extract from Rorschach's journal, acting as a voice-over for the criminal investigation of the apparent-suicide of his acquaintance, fellow super-hero The Comedian. Not only a rare chance to see an actual page of original art by Dave Gibbons, but also to experience a piece of comic book history!


Orbital Comics
8 Great Newport Street
London
WC2H 7JA
Opening times: Mon-Sat: 10:30am - 7pm , Sun: 11.30am - 5pm

David Arnold Q&A at The Roundhouse, London

Grammy award winning composerand producer David Arnold is coming to the Roundhouse for a special Q & A session.

As one of the most respected film composers working today, David is well known for his work on the James Bond films, including Casino Royale (2006) and Quantum Of Solace (2008).
This is a fantastic opportunity for all those interested in film music and composition.
David Arnold Q&A
Wednesday February 25, 2009 at 6:00pm
The Roundhouse
Chalk Farm Road
London, England NW1 8EH

Watchmen World Premiere - Gain Exclusive Entry

Attention Watchmen fans! Get down to the World Premiere of Watchmen in Leicester Square on Monday February 23 and text "Watchmen" to 61661 between 5.30pm and 6.00pm and you could win a entrance to see the film! For your chance of winning this once in a lifetime prize simply arrive at Leicester Square on Monday with your mobile phone!


Watchmen is a dark, multilayered mystery adventure form visionary director Zack Snyder. This year everything you know will change. Their mission is to watch over humanity... but who is watching the watchmen?

Levi's exclusive WHITE LIES gig… London


White Lies will play an exclusive gig next week to celebrate the opening of the Levi's Carnaby Street store. This super-exclusive event takes place on Monday 23rd February at The Borderline in Soho, London and will be a 16+ show. The only place to get tickets will be from Levi's Carnaby Street store from 5.01pm every day from 19th-21st February. We'll have 20 pairs to give away each day so don't miss your chance to snap up a pair of what will be the most exclusive tickets in town!

If you can't make it down to the store then you can enter our online competition by emailing lotw@levi.com with your name and contact number and 'WHITE LIES' in the subject field. Winners will be selected at random. Good luck!

Levi's exclusive WHITE LIES gig…
Monday February 23, 2009 at 7:00pm
The Borderline
Orange Yard 16 Manette St, W1D 4JB
London, England

First official s.Darko Trailer

The Counterfeiters & Q&A with Adolf Burger as well as launching of his memoirs.

Following a screening of The Counterfeiters, the Phoenix is delighted to welcome Adolf Burger for the English launch of his memoir, 'The Devil's Workshop' as well as a Q&A session. Burger's memoirs served as the basis for the film and are being published in English for the first time by Frontline Books.
The Counterfeiters follows the World War II story of Salomon Sorowitsch (Karl Markovics), a renowned local forger who is arrested by German police and imprisoned. In a bid for protection and favour with the guards, Salomon turns his hand to portraiture which gradually attracts attention and before long he is selected to join a team of counterfeiters embarking on the greatest forgery plot ever known. He is moved to Sachsenhausen concentration camp and kept in comparative comfort, with a number of other artistic and printing professionals who are forced to forge American and British currency to support the Nazi war machine.

Initially self-preservation in Salomon prevails but slowly his increasing awareness of the role he is playing in the holocaust unfolding on the other side of the fence, and his growing concern for his fellow prisoners causes him to struggle between the moral implications, the pride in his work and his own risk of extermination.

The Counterfeiters & Q&A with Adolf Burger as well as launching of his memoirs
Sunday February 22, 2009 at 2:00pm
Phoenix Cinema
East Finchley
London, England N2 9PJ

Preview screening of The Class

Riveting, Palme d'Or-winning look at a modern-day French classroom.

Based on François Bégaudeau's book Entre les murs, director Laurent Cantet's The Class is a riveting look at a modern-day French classroom as seen through the eyes of its teacher, François Marin (played by Bégaudeau himself). The film unfolds over the course of a school year, during which time we come to connect with Marin's students, who hail from varying economic and ethnic backgrounds.

The students are brilliantly portrayed by a talented cast of newcomers; naturalistic, charming and energised, their performances drive the film, and give it its heart. With the assistance of Bégaudeau and his cast, Cantet has created a rich, multilayered examination of French culture as told within the microcosm of the classroom, and he was the deserved recipient of the Palme d'Or at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival.



Preview screening of The Class
Saturday February 21, 2009 at 6:20pm
BFI Southbank
Belvedere Road
London, England SE1 8XT

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The Black Rat Print show
The Black Rat Print show opens this Saturday at 4pm with our widest variety of printing techniques to date on view. The exhibition has works by artists including Matt Small, D*face, Sweettoof, Brian Adam Douglas, Gaia, Lucas Price, Nick Walker, Blek Le Rat and Slinkachu. Each artist has created something specifically for the show and it is an opportunity to see a wide spectrum of print techniques including etchings, stone lithographs, woodcuts, linocuts and screenprints. As well as a number of new editions being released many of the artists have produced either very small editions of hand coloured prints or unique works.

The show opens from 4pm with live printing demonstrations taking place from 4.30. For anyone interested in printmaking this show provides an excellent opportunity to gain an insight into how Black Rat editions are created.

The Black Rat Print show
Saturday February 21, 2009 at 8:00pm
black rat press ltd
83 Rivington Street
London, England EC2A 3AY

Devil in the White City is a book by Erik Larson that tells the story of 2 men "Their fates were linked by the magical Chicago World’s Fair of 1893, nicknamed the “White City” for its majestic beauty. Architect Daniel Burnham built it; serial killer Dr. H. H. Holmes used it to lure victims to his World’s Fair Hotel, designed for murder. Both men left behind them a powerful legacy, one of brilliance and energy, the other of sorrow and darkness." This is an awesome tale weaving 2 stories together. The mast incredible thing about the story is that it is all true.

PREPARE TO ROCK WHEN ANVIL COMES TO CURZON SOHO

Let down your hair and head bang your heart out when Anvil rock up at Curzon Soho. The (almost) legendary band will answer your questions after a special preview screening of the new documentary following their attempts at a comeback.ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL chronicles the journey of Toronto school friends Steve "Lips" Kudlow and Robb Reiner after they made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, went on to become the "demigods of Canadian metal," releasing one of the heaviest albums in metal history, 1982's Metal on Metal. The album influenced a musical generation, including Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax, that went on to sell millions of records. But Anvil's career took a different path - straight to obscurity. Director Sacha Gervasi has concocted a wonderful and often hilarious account of Anvil's last-ditch quest for elusive fame and fortune. His ingenious filmmaking may first lead you to think this a mockumentary, but it isn't. Sundance Film Festival

"The best documentary I've seen in years!" Michael Moore

A special preview screening of ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL and Q&A WITH ANVIL
Tuesday February 17, 2009 at 6:30pm
Curzon Soho
99 Shaftesbury Avenue
London, England W1D 5DY

"Possibly the greatest film yet made about rock and roll." The Times

Last weekend Secret Cinema pulled off their most awesome screening yet!:

- Dress for an 80s rock evening (Rock Gods, Shady Promoters, Metal Heads and Old School Rockers)
- Meet at the Sheperds Bush Empire
- An introduction by the legend that is Mr. Ralph Brown or Danny as he is known to his friends
- A screening of a short film about a Lebanese drummer
- An actual performance by up and coming rock band Cauldron
- A UK Premiere screening of ANVIL!

The following is a quote from www.metalhammer.co.uk which sums up the film pretty neatly:

"It’s not as if we metal fans aren’t used to being patronised and misunderstood by outsiders, but the strength of the Anvil movie lies in the fact that it’s a genuinely touching story about human beings, relationships and the pursuit of childhood dreams; all things that the vast majority of people can relate to without recourse to sneering superiority. In fact, the most startling thing about this screening of the film is that as it progresses, there’s a very noticeable change in atmosphere, as bemused giggling slowly evolves into bona fide sympathy and affection for Anvil and their rollercoaster ride."

The film moved me (a non hard metal fan) to purchase the latest ANVIL CD. I say "moved" as I have not bought a hard copy music in about 4 years. I knew of the ANVIL film and although impressed on hearing that ANVIL the band had been making live appearance to support the films launch had already decided that I would see it as a download or when it was on TV. I'm really glad I got to see the film big screen at Secret Cinema. I should mention that I had it the wrong way around - the film was created to promote the story of ANVIl. I only found out at that screening that the film was actually made by a dedicated ANVIL fan who had followed them since their early performances.

In many ways not only is it true to the spirit of rock but independent film making as well. So the film is over. It's time to pack up and leave. WRONG! Secret Cinema was just starting! After the credits the lights dim, a lone guitar riffs metal and a spotlight lights up a second tier balcony revealing "Lips" wailing on his axe.

- The screening was followed by a performance from ANVIL themselves and if that was not enough they pulled in Scott Ian (legendary Anthrax guitarist) to play a couple of songs. ANVIL pretty much got the audience on their feet and rocking out. It was a genuine rock gig by a genuine rock band.

Fan made Half Life film

Skynet wants your robot designs...



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WATCHMEN MOVIE: OWL SHIP Scale Replica

This prop replica set of Rorschach's grappling gun and mask were created from the actual digital files and pattern that were used to create the pieces used in the movie!

The grappling gun is permanently attached to a display base (which features a Rorschach pattern that is authentic to the movie), while the mask is removable.

The entire piece measures approximately 10.5" high x 13.25" wide x 8" deep, and is packaged in a 4-color box.

More here: http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?cat=PROPS+%26%2338%3B+REPLICAS&lst=all

WATCHMEN MOVIE: OWL SHIP Scale Replica

This 1:24 scale replica of the Owl Ship is reproduced from the actual blueprints used to make the ship used in the movie! This replica includes environmental elements on the base that reflect owl elements seen in the film.

The entire cold-cast porcelain piece, including the base, measures approximately 7" high x 12" wide x 12" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. A 4-color Certificate of Authenticity is also included.

NOTE: Does not include light-up features.

More here: http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?cat=PROPS+%26%2338%3B+REPLICAS&lst=all

WATCHMEN MOVIE: THE COMEDIAN'S GUNS AND DOG TAGS Display Set Prop Replica

This prop replica set features The Comedian's trademark sidearms (with the commemorative handle grips presented by President Nixon), a plaque recognizing The Comedian's service to his country, and his military-issue dog tags. All of the components are permanently mounted inside an acrylic-covered frame, which can be hung on a wall or set on a desktop.

This prop replica of The Comedian's guns are cast from the actual props used in the movie!

The display frame measures approximately 16.5" high x 13" wide x 4.5" deep, and comes packa
ged in a 4-color box.














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2:15 Minutes of technicolour glory.

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Veidt Foundation auction lot #37
Description of Veidt Foundation auction lot #37: The original costume of masked adventurer Ozymandias. (July 1982)

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FBI Wanted Poster
Official FBI Wanted poster for the vigilante Rorschach. (November 27, 1978)

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A Basterds work is never done!

Opening Night Screening of Crossed Tracks Q&A with director Claude Lelouch

To open the exclusive two-week run of his new film at Ciné lumière, director Claude Lelouch will join audiences on 13 February for a special preview screening followed by a Q&A session.

'Roman de gare' translates as 'airport thriller' a term for the kind of enjoyable but disposable book one buys to while away the time on a long flight. Lelouch's film fits that description but is so beautifully done that it ends up as something much more impressive. In the opening sequence writer Judith Ralitzer (Fanny Ardant) is interrogated by the police about her missing ghost-writer; radio reports announce the escape from a prison of a serial killer known as 'The Magician'; a hairdresser is abandoned by her boyfriend at a roadside petrol station and picked up by a man who seems to know Judith; and a missing school teacher leaves his wife and children. But what is real... and what is fiction? Confused? Well, this is just the starting-point for 100 minutes of twists and turns, zigs and zags, red herrings and crossed tracks. Deceptively layered, extremely wry and intriguingly misleading, Crossed Tracks is a wonderful return to for the Oscar-winning who, in keeping with the spirit of the piece, shot the film under a ‘nom de plume’, only revealing himself as the director at its Cannes premiere.



Ciné lumière
Friday February 13, 2009 at 8:00pm
17 Queensberry Place
London, England SW7 2DT

THE CARL FOREMAN AWARD SCREENING AND DISCUSSION - HUNGER

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A year in the making, the participation of countless Banksy fans, 20 hours of footage. 

An intimate chamber concert with acclaimed composer/ pianist with new material never heard in the UK.

Philip Glass is one of the world's most popular living composers, acclaimed for his stunning soundtracks and ground-breaking operas, but in this concert, there's an intense focus on Glass himself, as a pianist and composer.

The Guardian wrote "Glass's restrained but haunting playing really is a joy", and the concert features part of his great solo piano cycles Metamorphosis and Etudes. He's joined by Wendy Sutter on cello and percussionist Mick Rossi to play music from Glassworks and Naqoyqatsi, the final film in the legendary Godfrey Reggio trilogy that began with Koyaanisqatsi.

Most of this programme has never been played in Britain before, and its centrepiece is Songs and Poems, a new work for Wendy Sutter.

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Photographs of the 1977 New York City riots, precipitated by NYPD strike action.

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Only 3 weeks till the Watchmen is unleashed on to Britain's biggest screen! 6 March at the IMAX

Screen on the Green are pleased to host this special event, continuing the Sex Pistols' association with the Screen on the Green, which was the first venue at which the Sex Pistols played their first gig on 3rd April 1977. Screen on the Green will be hosting this very special film screening + Q&A with the director.

On October 12th 1978 Nancy Spungeon, an ex-prostitute, sometimes stripper and heroin addict, was found dead in a bathroom at the Chelsea Hotel in New York. She also happened to be the girlfriend of the Sex Pistols' bassist Sid Vicious, who was quickly accused of her murder. Less than 6 months later, he died of a heroin overdose and the case was closed.

The Black Rat Press will be holding our first exhibition of 2009 later this month.

The annual print show dedicated to the art of printmaking opens on Saturday 21st February and will include new editions, one off trial proofs, our largest and most complex print to date, hand coloured prints, prints by artists new to the Black Rat Press and live printmaking demonstrations amongst other things we have not thought of yet. 2008 was a great year for publishing with prints published by Black Rat finding their way into both the Tate and V and A collections and we are currently working on projects which we hope will make 2009 prove even better.


Artists involved in the show include Matt Small, D*face, Sweettoof, Brian Adam Douglas, Gaia, Lucas Price, Nick Walker, Blek Le Rat and Slinkachu. Last years show was one of our favourite events of the year (apart from Matt Small being hospitalized) and its a great opportunity to see printmaking in action as well as to ask the printers any questions you might have.

Invitations to the show will be sent out via email in the next few weeks.

Secret Cinema people,

Live the dream...

Secret Cinema in association with NOKIA bring you the following newsflash.

The next Secret Cinema will take place on Sunday 15th of February at an undisclosed location in London. There will be two shows.

Tickets are allocated in tiers, so will you be a Rock God, Shady Promoter, Metal Head or Old School Rocker?

On Thursday the 12th of February in the AM, you will receive an electronic message detailing the location.

To buy tickets, please visit our secret ticket booth: matinee or evening

PS: Remember, tell no-one