Join People vs TV for a night of bold and experimental cinema at Fringe Flicks. On Friday, 7th February 2025, immerse yourself in a captivating evening of unconventional films that challenge the norm and spark conversation.
The night begins with David Lynch’s The Grandmother (1970), a surreal blend of live-action and animation that delves into themes of trauma, isolation, and connection. This haunting short film offers a glimpse into the early brilliance of one of cinema’s most iconic filmmakers.
The experience continues with a lineup of compelling short films from around the world and Liverpool, celebrating the weird, the subversive, and the imaginative. With its relaxed atmosphere and welcoming audience, Fringe Flicks is the perfect space to discover unique films, meet like-minded creatives, and support bold storytelling.
Whether you’re a cinephile or simply curious, this is an evening of cinematic surprises you won’t want to miss.
Date: Friday, 7th February 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: DoES Liverpool, The Tapestry, 68-76 Kempston St, L3 8HL
Admission: Free (donations welcome)
Paddington in Peru brings Paddington back home to the Peruvian jungle to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, now a resident at the Home for Retired Bears.
With the Brown Family and Mrs Bird in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mysterious disappearance plunges them into an unexpected journey from the Amazon rainforest to the mountain peaks of Peru.
Join Reel Tours on the third Thursday of every month downstairs in the Everyman to test your cinematic knowledge in the most exciting film quiz in Liverpool… in a theatre.
Whatever your area of expertise, be it Golden Age Hollywood, Foreign flicks or the most recent Blockbusters, we cover all decades, genres and talent. There are also some lovely prizes which could be yours, your own, your precious.
Reel Tours is your cinematic map of the world. We provide walking tours to the many filming locations in Liverpool as well as hosting numerous other events in the region, such as interactive quizzes, film screenings, talks & much more.
• £3 per-person
• Teams up to 6 members
• 8pm start (doors from 7.30pm, first come, first served)
Make it a Christmas to remember with a special screening of family-favourite, The Snowman, accompanied by a live orchestra.
Presented by Carrot Productions – the world’s leading performers of The Snowman film with live orchestra – their award-winning show features some of the UK’s finest professional musicians.
All shows will feature a special screening of The Snowman, accompanied by their live orchestra. There will also be a fun, festive introduction to the orchestra and a visit from the Snowman himself!
As an extra bonus, each performance will include a second short film, also accompanied live by their orchestra. For 2024, they have two fantastic new films on offer, each being screened and accompanied by our live orchestra for the very first time. Choose between:
The Bear, the Piano, the Dog and the Fiddle at 5pm, or
The Snowman and The Snowdog at 7.30pm.
PRICES: From £15 to £23
The Muppets reimagine Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol by adding a hilarious and heartfelt touch of Muppet magic.
Ebeneezer Scrooge is a wicked, cold-hearted moneylender, angered by the Christmas spirit of his colleague Bob Cratchit (played by Kermit the Frog) and those around him. However, the arrival of the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future teach him to embrace the warmth and good will that comes with Christmas time.
Ahead of this film screening, enjoy an organ introduction from resident organist Dave Nicholas, who performs as our unique Walturdaw cinema screen rises from the stage.
Join Museum of Liverpool for a Special Screening of Red Poppies: Battle of Monte Cassino
Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino with a powerful Polish film (with English subtitles) that tells the story of one of WWII’s most critical and unifying battles. This screening brings to life the incredible bravery of Polish, British, and Allied forces who fought side by side for victory, shaping the course of history.
The film follows Jędrek, an ex-gulag orphan joining Allied 2nd Corps. His meeting with Pola, a nurse, transforms him as they experience the Battle of Monte Cassino, crucial for the Italian Campaign and Jędrek’s destiny.
Get ready for a magical weekend of festive films and creative workshops as FACT’s Cinema in the City heads to Liverpool Lighthouse in Anfield. On Friday 6 and Saturday 7 December, enjoy family-friendly film screenings and activities that will spark your imagination.
Come and watch an enchanting film and take part in exciting creative workshops for all ages. Learn how to make a stop-motion animation where you can bring your stories to life, or join a puppet-making workshop that lets you craft your own character. Plus, enjoy face painting to transform into your favourite festive character!
Christmas isn’t complete without a festive movie outing, so grab your tickets for the whole family and join FACT at Liverpool Lighthouse for something special. Discover all listings below.
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (PG)
Friday 6 December | 1993 | 1h 15m
Doors: 17:00 | Drop-in Workshop: 17:30 | Film: 18:30
Tickets £5
MOG’S CHRISTMAS + THE SNOWMAN AND THE SNOWDOG (U)
Saturday 7 December | 2023 & 2013 | 23 & 24 mins
Doors: 9:00 | Face painting: 9:00 | Films: 10:30
Tickets £3 *tickets do not include face painting
THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (U)
Saturday 7 December | 1992 | 1h 25m
Doors: 15:30 | Puppet Making: 16:00 | Film: 16:45
Tickets £5
Doors open at 5.30pm. The film starts at 6.30pm as will be followed by a live Q&A with the film’s director Pablo Navarrete.
The Q&A runs from 8pm to 8.45pm and will be chaired by Francisco Carrasco (Luma Creations). There will be live music after the Q&A from Members of Grupo Luma. Chilean food (empanadas) will be available on the night.
FILM SYNOPSIS
Pablo Navarrete’s parents were forced to leave Chile after a military coup on 11 September 1973. They arrived in the UK as political refugees after spending time in the Pinochet dictatorship’s torture centres. They didn’t know it then, but Britain would be where they would settle, have a family, and still live, nearly 50 years later. Filmed over more than three years, Mother, Country is a deeply personal film that follows the director as he travels to Chile with his parents in 2020 to witness a people’s uprising and finally confront their past.
Produced by Spike Lee’s production company, 40 Acres and a Mule, Tales from the Hood is a weird, silly, scary, once in a lifetime viewing experience.
Using real life horrors like police brutality, gang violence, and racism as backdrops to host these spooky stories, Tales from the Hood follows a trio of friends visiting the eccentric Mr. Simms whose terrible tales will make you scream with terror and laughter! They’ll be showing this in crystal clear Blu-ray so if you’re in the mood for some midbudget, ambitious schlock this Halloween come grab a hot chocolate and quake in fear at this certified hood classic!
Tickets start from £1 so grab yours now by clicking the link on the right or on the door.
6:30PM – DOORS OPEN
They’ll be serving refreshments
7.15PM – TALES FROM THE HOOD BEGINS
9PM – POST SCREENING DISCUSSION
This is a co-hosted event between National Museums Liverpool and the Tung Auditorium (University of Liverpool).
To book tickets, head to the Tung Auditorium’s website.
The two-hour event, programmed as part of Black History Month, will be split into different segments; live conversation, screening and Q/A.
The focus of the evening will be a screening of Delado: Rising from the Ashes, a documentary which delves into the tension of Liverpool 8 following the 1981 Toxteth Uprisings. Local underdogs emerged as a performance collective primarily under the wing of Ghanaian performance teachers.
Preceding the documentary will be a live conversation with Elliss Eyo-Thompson (Project Facilitator at International Slavery Museum) and storyteller Kelechi Okafor.
EVENT VENUE: Tung Auditorium, 60 Oxford Street, Liverpool, L7 3NY
