Wow - I know I love Bill Murray, but I had no idea that near enough (!) everyone in Manchester loves him too!

What an exciting poll, it’s been real fun watching it this week. I thought Rushmore was going to run away with it but then Ghostbusters stormed through and at the very end there was a tie-break. That’s right, a tie-break for the first time in Arty Farty Film Party history - thanks to whoever made the deciding vote, it’s all because of you that the the film being screened at Wednesday’s Film Party is… Groundhog Day!

Groundhog Day

So come on down next Weds 2nd September and have a good old giggle along with Bill and his brilliant face. Along with Bill and his brilliant face. Along with Bill and his… ok ok i’ll stop now.

Doors open at 7pm, and we’ll be starting the film at 7:30pm sharp at An Outlet on Dale Street. Remember there’s a very limited seating capacity (30) so make sure you get there on time to avoid disappointment.

There will be £6 bottles of red and white wine available to purchase, as well as a range of lovely bottled beers, popcorn, nachos and penny sweets. And as always it’s 100% free.

We hope to see you there!

Thanks to everyone that came down for the Virgin Suicides, it was the busiest party we’ve had yet - and what a great film!

For the seventh party we’ve got what I think is the best genre we’ve done thus far. We’re aware that the last few films have been a little heavy going (which is great, but we all need a laugh now and again right?) - so for Arty Farty Film Party #7 we’d like you to vote for your favourite… Bill Murray film! There’s no decade restriction, and before anyone gets pernickety (what a great word) Bill Murray transcended ‘actor’ to become a ‘genre’ with the release of Rushmore. Look it up in the encyclopedia Brittanica if you like, it’s all in there!

We’ve pretty much included every Bill Murray film going in the poll. There are other films he’s in, but where he plays a more minor role which haven’t been included - but if you really want it and you think others will too just whack it in there!

Bill 'the genre' Murray

Remember: with the new poll you can vote for an existing film, as well as adding your own choice of film, and if you really think one of the other film suggestions is complete pap you can ‘bury’ it (which is like knocking one vote off). To cast your vote just click on the square to the right of the film title you want to vote for. Also - you can vote for every film if you care to, but only one vote per film. Just to help you out if you’re feeling torn!

The vote closes at 12pm, Friday 28th August.

:: Arty Farty Film Party #7
:: Wednesday 2nd September
:: An Outlet, Dale Street, Manchester
:: 7:00pm start
:: Entrance is 100% free

THE POLL IS NOW CLOSED - GROUNDHOG DAY HAS WON!

This weeks poll has been a real nail-biter! Carrie was winning up until the last day, but after pipping her at the post we’re please to announce that the film being screened at Wednesday’s Film Party is… Don’t Look Know!

70’s horror is one of our favourite genre’s, and occult films are some of the best. They’re the ones that generated the media hysteria, and had people bordering on psychotic episodes in their seats - a testement to the power of cinema!

Doors open at 7pm, and we’ll be starting the film at 7:30pm sharp at An Outlet on Dale Street. Remember there’s a very limited seating capacity (31) so make sure you get there on time to avoid disappointment.

There will be £6 bottles of red and white wine available to purchase, as well as a range of lovely bottled beers, popcorn, nachos and penny sweets. And as always it’s 100% free.

We hope to see you there!