January, 2010

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The fifteenth party…

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Thank you to everyone that came down for last week’s Studio Ghibli night. We were over the moon to have had such a good atmosphere, and hope that will be the first of many successful Arty Farty Film Parties in 2010!

And now for a bit of an admin note. Up until now, Arty Farty Film Party has been a completely free event. From this party onward, we’re going to be asking our lovely audience to part with just a couple of pounds as a donation. This donation will ensure that we are able to keep Arty Farty Film Party in a venue, and can continue to bring you the films you love.

After a request from one of the audience last week, we’re going to go with something light-hearted and choreographically fantastic for the next event. You either love them or hate them (or have them as a secret guilty pleasure), yes we’re screening your choice of 1980’s musical films! The 80’s are an absolutely brilliant decade for musicals - and we don’t just mean West-End type productions. Apply the term more liberally “films with musical interludes” should do the trick. There are loads to pick from, so if you have a favourite that’s not on the poll list, just add it on.

Fame

Fame

Remember: with this 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 29th January.

:: Arty Farty Film Party #15
:: Wednesday 3rd February
:: An Outlet, Dale Street, Manchester
:: 7:00pm doors
:: £2 entry donation

We hope to see you there!

THE POLL IS NOW CLOSED - WE’LL BE SCREENING LABYRINTH, THANKS FOR VOTING!

What a dump. When I think of castles, it’s not what I picture.

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

We’re really excited about tonight’s film party, the first of 2010. It was a right old tussle of a poll, and in the end Howl’s Moving Castle emerged victorious!

Fargo

Howl's Moving Castle

Howl’s Moving Castle (or Hauru no ugoku shirofor those of you whole speak Japanese) is about a young woman put under a curse by a witch, which sees her body transform into that of an old lady. Her only hope of reverting to her youthful self is Howl - a young wizard, who travels through time and kingdoms in his castle. Which naturally, has legs. It’s bizarre. It’s brilliant.

Doors are at 7pm, 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 fine wine, and lovely bottled beers to purchase, as well as popcorn, nachos and penny sweets if you’re feeling peckish. And as always entrance is 100% free.

We hope to see you there!

The fourteenth party…

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

A happy new year to one and all! We hope you’ve had a lovely festive season, and that you’re as ready and raring to get back into Arty Farty Film Party for 2010 as we are.

For our 14th party we’re taking a trip to Japan to experience the imagination, brilliance and at times the down right bizarreness of Studio Ghibli. I remember the first of their films that I ever watched - Spirited Away - I’d never seen anything like it before, and I don’t think I’ve seen anything like it in the animated world since. They are truly breathtaking films, visually stunning with beautifully crafted stories. I’m not going to lie, we’re excited about this one!

Spirited Away

Spirited Away

Remember: with this 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 15th January.

:: Arty Farty Film Party #14
:: Wednesday 20th January
:: An Outlet, Dale Street, Manchester
:: 7:00pm doors
:: Entrance is 100% free

We hope to see you there!

THE POLL IS NOW CLOSED - HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE WAS THE WINNER AND WILL BE SCREENED ON WEDNESDAY!