Films in London today: BABE PIG IN THE CITY at Oz Film Festival.

SCREEN GUIDE DAILY: Films in London today 08.07.18

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Find films in London today by: SINGLE-O EXHIBITS (one-off attractions) // MUSEUM SHOWS (several exhibits under one roof – seasons & festivals) // GRIND SHOWS (regular runs).


Featured attraction: BABE: PIG IN THE CITY (08 JUL 11:00, Regent Street Cinema), part of the closing day of Oz Film Festival 2018 (06 to 08 JUL): “I liked BABE for all the usual reasons, but I like BABE: PIG IN THE CITY more, and not for any of the usual reasons, because here is a movie utterly bereft of usual reasons.” – Roger Ebert.


FILMS IN LONDON TODAY

SINGLE-O EXHIBITS

Films in London today: PANDORA'S BOX at Rich Mix (08 JUL).
Films in London today: PANDORA’S BOX at Rich Mix (08 JUL).

A TASTE OF HONEY 35mm + Q&A with Rita Tushingham at Curzon Soho (08 JUL 15:00):

  • Following a special 35mm presentation of the film, Rita Tushingham joins writer Charlotte Delaney and Mia Bays in conversation. Presented by Birds’ Eye View, the event celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the play by Shelagh Delaney on which the film is based.

PANDORA’S BOX + INTRO by Pamela Hutchinson + LIVE SCORE by Stephen Horne at Rich Mix (08 JUL 15:00):

  • One of the greatest silent films ever made, G.W. Pabst’s PANDORA’S BOX is renowned for its sensational storyline, sparkling Weimar-period setting and the legendary, lead performance from its iconic star Louise Brooks.

YOUR HONOUR (Episodes 1–3) at JW3 (08 JUL 20:00 / 09 JUL 18:30):

  • UKJF and JW3 prepare to take on your televisions/handhelds with four serialised screenings of the latest “binge-worthy thriller”, YOUR HONOUR (various dates, 08 to 16 JUL). Complete the series with: EP4–6 (10 JUL 14:30 / 11 JUL 18:30); EP7–9 (12 JUL 14:30 & 20:45); and, EP10–12 (15 JUL 20:30 / 16 JUL 18:30).

More films in London today (A – Z):


MUSEUM SHOWS 1 // SEASONS

Films in London today: YELLOW SUBMARINE at BFI (08 JUL).
Films in London today: YELLOW SUBMARINE at BFI (08 JUL).

19TH BIRTHDAY at Genesis Cinema (03 to 12 JUL – tickets £2.50!):

ANIMATION 2018 at BFI Southbank (2018):

PINTER ON SCREEN: POWER, SEX & POLITICS at BFI Southbank (JUL to AUG):

SATIRE AND MORALITY: THE CINEMA OF MARCO BELLOCCHIO at BFI Southbank and Ciné Lumière (until 31 JUL):

SHEFFIELD DOC/FEST at BFI Southbank (06 to 09 JUL):

STUDIO GHIBLI FOREVER at The Prince Charles (01 JUL to 06 JAN 2019):

SUMMER FILMS at House of Vans (07 to 29 JUL – Free! / No booking required):

TRIBUTE TO MARCEL CARNÉ at Ciné Lumière (03 JUN to 22 JUL):

WIM WENDERS at The Prince Charles (until 30 AUG):


MUSEUM SHOWS 2 // FESTIVALS

Films in London today: THE BUTTERFLY TREE at Oz Film Festival.
Films in London today: THE BUTTERFLY TREE at Oz Film Festival (08 JUL).

Oz Film Festival 2018 (06 to 08 JUL):


GRIND SHOWS

Films in London today: MARY SHELLEY at Phoenix Cinema.
Films in London today: MARY SHELLEY at Phoenix Cinema.

MARY SHELLEY at Phoenix Cinema (08 JUL 14:30 & 19:30):

  • The tempestuous romance that inspired one of Gothic literature’s most influential works is brought to life in MARY SHELLEY, a luscious and moving period drama starring Elle Fanning as the radical young writer. Directed by Haifaa Al-Mansour.

SHAKEDOWN at ICA (08 JUL 20:30).

  • ‘Shakedown’ was a series of parties founded by and for African American women in Los Angeles that featured go-go dancing and strip shows for the city’s lesbian underground scene.

TERMINAL at The Prince Charles (08 JUL 16:20):

  • In the dark heart of a sprawling anonymous city, TERMINAL follows the twisting tales of two assassins carrying out a sinister mission, a teacher battling a fatal illness, an enigmatic janitor and a curious waitress leading a dangerous double life.

More films in London this week (A – Z): BEAUTY AND THE DOGS at ICA (06 to 10 JUL). THE ENDLESS at The Prince Charles (06 to 12 JUL). LADY BIRD at Whirled Cinema (09 to 12 JUL). MAQUIA: WHEN THE PROMISED FLOWER BLOOMS at ICA (07 to 11 JUL). MARY & THE WITCH’S FLOWER at The Prince Charles (06 to 12 JUL). MCQUEEN at The Castle Cinema (06 to 10 JUL). POSTCARDS FROM THE 48% at Arthouse (06 to 11 JUL). RACER & THE JAILBIRD at Ciné Lumière (11 to 25 JUL). RYUICHI SAKAMOTO: CODA at ICA (06 to 12 JUL). STUDIO 54 at Rich Mix (06 to 12 JUL). SWIMMING WITH MEN at Phoenix Cinema (06 to 12 JUL). TIME TRIAL at DocHouse (06 to 12 JUL).


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