Wayne introduces the the classic 70s thriller in tribute to Jerry Stiller.
Kieran recalls interval pints on Portobello Road and an early cinematic memory that didn’t even involve a film.
Nigel introduces Werner Herzog’s documentary about ill-fated bear enthusiast Timothy Treadwell
Debra wants less Al Pacino and more Bill Murray at film club. She also recalls her mum sneaking her into The Exorcist and a chance encounter with Richard and Judy.
Lockdown started a few weeks before we'd scheduled our Spring Quiz at The Lord Palmerston, so given we’d written at least a few of the questions already we’re attempting to resurrect it via the ubiquitous power of Zoom.
Important stuff
The quiz will take place on Sunday 17 May at 7.30pm (UK time). Anyone, anywhere in the world is welcome to join. If you’d like to take part, please either reply to one of our newsletters or email us here by lunchtime on Sunday 17 May. We will then send you a link and password to join the Zoom call.
Can I have an answer sheet?
Of course! Here’s a PDF you can download and print (obvs. there will be no swapping of papers so you can just scribble on any bit of scrap paper).
Can I be in a team?
There is no need to form a team to take part. There will be no prizes. This is just for fun. But if you want to be part of a team we suggest you use a Whatsapp group or some other form of communication to confer with your fellow teammates locked-down elsewhere.
Will there be prizes?
No. We just said that.
Oh. Definitely no Barry Norman Pickled Onions booby prizes, then?
OK. Perhaps if the winner lives within walking distance of Tufnell Park we can deposit a jar on their doorstep.
Will it be fun?
Define “fun”.
Will there be questions about Back to the Future and Nicolas Cage?
We couldn’t possibly say…
Any questions?
Wayne introduces Orson Welles’ groundbreaking debut feature
Suzanne shares memories of watching Mean Streets on a roof and a great love of screwball comedies.
Eoin reveals his total lack of interest in horror and his belief that Film Club needs to embrace the comic delights of Bobcat Goldthwait.
Nigel introduces the classic screwball comedy starring Cary Grant and Irene Dunne.
Matt wants us to show more films about football and recalls a childhood trip to cinema when he never got to see a film.
Wayne introduces Powell and Pressburger’s Chaucer-inspired classic.
Nick Curry recommends some favourite films and books and tells us why he has film club to thank for turning him into a Hal Ashby fan.
Nigel introduces the classic movie that really needs no introduction.
Film club members share their reactions to the Woody Allen film.
Catherine Max tells us which films she’s loved at film club, and which Audrey Hepburn movie forced her to walk out.
Wayne introduces Woody Allen’s ‘cinema-as-escapism’ charmer
Stephanie gives us a topical vote idea, recommends some excellent lockdown reading and tells us about some of her favourite films.
Nigel introduces Ingmar Bergman’s classic and tries to convince it’s funnier than you might expect
Film club members share their reactions to the Vittorio De Sica film.
The first film club member to subject themselves to our questionnaire is Ellie Pole.