Written by Arty Farty Film Party on September 7th, 2009
Hello folks - thanks to you guys who braved the weather and managed to made it down to Groundhog Day last week. Hooray for Bill Murray… and even Andie McDowell who wasn’t quite as annoying as usual.
For the eighth party we’re stepping things up a notch and taking a trip into the future. For the eight Arty Farty Film Party we’d like you to vote for your favourite… 80’s vision of the future! All that spandex and those shoddy stage sets really capture a future I’d like to be a part of.
Now we will be doing a party dedicated to 80’s sci-fi in the not to distant future so don’t worry about having to stick all your Star Wars and other 80’s space films in this genre… they will get their day!
I want to see all those films that predict how our lovely earth will supposedly be altered… well, by now in a lot of cases! Golly didn’t the year 2000 seem awfully exciting back then…
Back to the Future 2
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 11th September.
:: Arty Farty Film Party #8
:: Wednesday 16th September
:: An Outlet, Dale Street, Manchester
:: 7:00pm start
:: Entrance is 100% free
THE POLL IS NOW CLOSED - BLADE RUNNER HAS WON!
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Written by Arty Farty Film Party on August 28th, 2009
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!
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Written by Arty Farty Film Party on August 25th, 2009
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!
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Written by Arty Farty Film Party on August 10th, 2009
The last party was a raging success, so thanks to those who came down. It sure was one creepy evening!
Don’t you go worrying though because we’ve got a corker of a line up ready for party number 6 and I think you’ll have to agree. It’s all about those… 1990’s American Novel Adaptations. Yep that’s films that were made into movies in the 90’s not necessarily written then though… you get me? Good!
Now we’ve got a pretty slick set of films to get you going and would love to see a few more added, so happy voting folks.
Girl, Interrupted
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 14th August.
:: Arty Farty Film Party #6
:: Wednesday 19th August
:: An Outlet, Dale Street, Manchester
:: 7:00pm start
:: Entrance is 100% free
THE POLL FOR THIS PARTY IS NOW CLOSED
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Written by Arty Farty Film Party on August 1st, 2009
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!
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Written by Arty Farty Film Party on July 28th, 2009
Thanks to all those who came down for the last party. Hedwig was an absolute star as we knew she would be! We’re taking a walk on the dark side for next week’s party, and have chosen one of our favourite genre’s… 1970’s occult horror.
We want the creepiest most disturbing films you can think of. I don’t know about you but nothing creeps me out more than throwing the demonic cat amongst the religious pidgeons so to speak.
As we’re now doing Arty Farty twice a month, the event is taking place next Wednesday 5th August. The poll will be closing this Friday 31st July at 12pm.
Carrie
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 31st July.
:: Arty Farty Film Party #5
:: Wednesday 5th August
:: An Outlet, Dale Street, Manchester
:: 7:00pm start
:: Entrance is 100% free
It’ll be a scream… mwahahahaha!
THE POLL FOR THIS PARTY IS NOW CLOSED
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Written by Arty Farty Film Party on July 20th, 2009
Thanks for all your votes over the weekend. We’ve really enjoyed watching this one play out, and are pleased to announce that the film being screened at this Wednesdays (22nd July) gender-bending Arty Farty Film Party is… ‘Hedwig & The Angry Inch’.
Hedwig
It’s a great film, and with the tagline ‘An anatomically incorrect rock odyssey’, I can’t think of anything better for our gender-bending theme!
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!
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Written by Arty Farty Film Party on July 17th, 2009
Great news… we’re going to be doing Arty Farty Film Party twice a month from now on! It’ll be the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month going forward, but we’ll be holding the next one on Wednesday 22nd July due to us having been on holiday and also because the NotPartOf event fell on the 8th.
So yes… we just got back from San Francisco, and to celebrate it’s reputation as the gay capital of America we’re going to be screening whatever you guys choose as your favourite gender-bending film! No decade restrictions, so choose whatever you like as long as there’s some kind of gender identity issues going on. As the event is taking place next week we’re going to close the poll at midday on Monday 20th July.
Mrs Doubtfire
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.
The vote closes at 12pm, Monday 20th July.
:: Arty Farty Film Party #4
:: Wednesday 22nd July
:: An Outlet, Dale Street, Manchester
:: 7:00pm start
:: Entrance is 100% free
Hope to see you all there!
THE POLL FOR THIS PARTY IS NOW CLOSED
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Written by Arty Farty Film Party on July 4th, 2009
Thanks for your votes folks. At one point this was a not a three, not a four but a five horse race! The winning film for the NotPartOf Arty Farty Film Party is… ‘Get Carter’
Get Carter
A British classic set way way way up north, Get Carter is your choice of great British northern film.
As usual, doors open at 7pm, and we’ll be starting the film at 7:30pm sharp. Remember there’s a very limited seating capacity (31 seats - nice and cosy!) 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. Oh and it’s 100% free.
We hope to see you there, being a part of NotPartOf!
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Written by Arty Farty Film Party on June 4th, 2009
We are proud to be doing an Arty Farty Film Party event as part of the Not Part Of festival!
In the spirit of NotPartOf we’ve gone for a celebration of all things northern. So the genre is… British Northern Films! There is no decade restriction this time round, so feel free to suggest any film you want - as long as it’s set north of Birmingham!
Control
Remember: 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.
The vote closes at 9am, Wednesday 24th June.
:: NotPartOf Arty Farty Film Party
:: Wednesday 8th July
:: An Outlet, Dale Street, Manchester
:: 7:00pm start
:: Entrance is 100% free
THE POLL FOR THIS PARTY IS NOW CLOSED
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