BILLY ELLIOT at The Wardrobe Theatre
A new venue, and an anniversary screening of a modern British classic
Join us this Spring at a very exciting new location - the Wardrobe Theatre. Our first screening there is a 25th anniversary screening of the coming-of-age comedy-drama Billy Elliot. Jamie Bell’s stunning, award-winning debut performance as the eponymous boy who wants to learn how to ballet dance is still a tour de force, and a highlight of 21st Century British cinema.
BLACK SWAN at The Wardrobe Theatre
Art meets horror in this award-winning turn from Natalie Portman
Black Swan is the second film rounding off our inaugural evening at The Wardrobe Theatre. Natalie Portman’s Oscar-winning performance as a tormented ballet dancer in a Swan Lake production takes us deep into the world of obsession and transformation, where the pursuit of perfection comes with a dark and haunting price…
COCOON at The Planetarium
Like its OAP protagonists, this comedy-drama has aged beautifully
For April’s Planetarium outing, we’re hosting a double bill of sci-fi films from the acclaimed director Ron Howard. First up is a 40th anniversary screening of Cocoon. This heartwarming tale may have E.T. influences, but it’s got a very human heart as it explores youth and ageing in a timeless manner. No wonder actor Don Ameche took home an Oscar for this gem.
APOLLO 13 at The Planetarium
30 years of the classic space drama, on the anniversary of the mission launch itself
Our double bill of Ron Howard films continues with a double milestone. Not only is his Oscar-winning biopic Apollo 13 turning 30 this year, but we’re screening it on the 55th anniversary of the launch of the real-life mission. It’s a remarkable adaptation of a nail-biting true story, that deserves to be seen on the Planetarium’s big screen!
CASABLANCA at Averys Wine Cellars
“Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship…”
Returning to our programming for the first time in years - and now with an extra date added due to demand! - is the perennial classic Casablanca. Deservedly considered one of the greatest films of all time, we’ll be screening the 4K restoration at Averys, alongside wines from the home nations of some of the key characters. It’s the perfect way to enjoy another viewing, or to discover its magic for the first time.
THE BREAKFAST CLUB at Averys Wine Cellars
Saturday detention. Starting at 7pm prompt in Averys Wine Cellars.
1985 was a fantastic year for film, and we’re celebrating another 40th birthday at Averys with the 80s teen smash hit The Breakfast Club, which helped to launch the careers of “the Brat Pack”. We’ll be pairing wines with the characters from the film in a personality-based match-up!
12 ANGRY MEN at Averys Wine Cellars
11 ‘guilty’ votes. 1 ‘innocent’ vote. And a life hanging in the balance
The acclaimed director Sidney Lumet would have turned 100 this year, and in honour of this milestone we’re presenting a screening of his directorial debut, the magnificent 12 Angry Men. This taut, gripping and poignant legal drama is one of the greatest ensemble character studies ever committed to film. We’ll be pairing it with wines that have a special twist on the setting and the jury members…
BIG NIGHT: Wine & Pasta Night at Averys Wine Cellars
This film will make you hungry. Luckily, we have just the solution
Due to demand we’ve added a second showing of Big Night, Stanley Tucci’s tragicomedy chronicling the misadventures of two Italian brothers gambling their struggling restaurant’s future on an epic meal for a special guest. Expect an Italian wine tasting alongside the film, as well as a meal during the interval courtesy of Toff’s Pasta, to accompany one of the greatest films about food and friendship ever made!
GLADIATOR: Wine & Pasta Night at Averys Wine Cellars
The blood-and-sandals blockbuster gets two thumbs up from us
Join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator with a wine and pasta night fit for an emperor! This special Vintage Screening will be serving up six Italian wines to taste alongside the film, as well as a meal during the interval courtesy of Toff’s Pasta. It promises to be an epic evening.
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Arnos Vale Cemetery
A new meaning to the phrase ‘a close shave’
Join us at Arnos Vale Cemetery after-hours and discover the chilling tale of Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street…
BIG NIGHT: Wine & Pasta Night at Averys Wine Cellars
This film will make you hungry. Luckily, we have just the solution
We’re making it a big night for Big Night, Stanley Tucci’s tragicomedy chronicling the misadventures of two Italian brothers gambling their struggling restaurant’s future on an epic meal for a special guest. Expect an Italian wine tasting alongside the film, as well as a meal during the interval courtesy of Toff’s Pasta, to accompany one of the greatest films about food and friendship ever made!
MOULIN ROUGE! at The Mount Without
Truth. Beauty. Freedom. Love. Seek them all at the hottest nightclub in Paris…
Due to demand, we’re bringing this magical tale of star-crossed lovers back this March! Our second screening at The Mount Without is Baz Luhrmann’s breathtaking romantic drama Moulin Rouge!. This high-octane jukebox musical is a riot of colour and song, and is aesthetically ideal for the venue.
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at The Mount Without
True beauty shines from within in this classic Disney animation
We return to the stunning setting of The Mount Without for a screening of the stunning Disney animation The Hunchback of Notre Dame. With its soaring Oscar-nominated soundtrack, dramatic story based on Victor Hugo’s epic novel, and unforgettable moments, it is a high point of Disney’s 90’s resurgence.
EX MACHINA at The Planetarium
Enter the uncanny valley with this contemporary classic
We’re screening the startlingly prescient Ex Machina at the Planetarium this March. Ten years on from its release, Alex Garland’s Oscar-winning sci-fi thriller feels more relevant than ever. It’s haunting, stylish and cerebral, and one of the finest pieces of science fiction of the 21st Century so far…
ST ELMO'S FIRE at Averys Wine Cellars
“I never thought I’d be so tired at 22…” - HOW ABOUT 40?
Does life begin at 40? Tell that to the Brat Pack characters of cult classic coming-of-age film St Elmo’s Fire! With its standout ensemble cast and killer 80s soundtrack, it’s a timeless ode to the chaotic transition into adulthood. We’ll be pairing it with some wines that are similarly coming of age, to prove that patience is a virtue in the winemaking world!
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An exclusive invitation to a celebration of all things Japanese at Lexus Bristol
With cars that embody the spirit of Japanese craftmanship, Lexus Bristol is the perfect setting for this very special evening. In addition to a screening of Sofia Coppola’s Tokyo-based Oscar winner, Lost In Translation, enjoy a night that encourages you to discover the best of Japan right here in Bristol via a range of displays from some of our event partners.
ROMEO & JULIET at The Mount Without
Shakespeare’s greatest love story, stunningly reimagined for modern times
Due to demand, we’re bringing the tale of star-crossed lovers back this February! The Mount Without, one of Bristol’s newest and most unique event spaces, will play host to an evening of Baz Luhrmann’s high-octane, contemporary take on Romeo + Juliet, a film with an appropriately fitting aesthetic for this wonderful former church.
CASABLANCA at Averys Wine Cellars
“Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship…”
Returning to our programming for the first time in years, it’s the perennial classic Casablanca. Deservedly considered one of the greatest films of all time, we’ll be screening the 4K restoration at Averys, alongside wines from the home nations of some of the key characters. It’s the perfect way to enjoy another viewing, or to discover its magic for the first time this Valentine’s Day.
DUNE: PART TWO at The Planetarium
Is he the Messiah, or just a very naughty boy…?
If you missed Denis Villeneuve’s stunning sci-fi sequel earlier this year - or, if like us, you want to see it again on a big screen! - then join us for an epic screening of Dune: Part Two in the run-up to Christmas. Continuing Paul Atreides’ story as he struggles to regain control of Arrakis, it’s a jaw-dropping spectacle that will surely enjoy success during 2025’s awards season.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE at Averys Wine Cellars
Enjoy seasonal wines with the most popular Christmas film of all time
We’re delighted to be showing It’s A Wonderful Life at Averys again this December. Wind down for the festive period with this timeless classic, as we pair it with some winter-ready wines that are ideal for accompanying a Christmas dinner – or a Christmas film screening!
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE at Averys Wine Cellars
Enjoy seasonal wines with the most popular Christmas film of all time
We’re delighted to be showing It’s A Wonderful Life at Averys again this December. Wind down for the festive period with this timeless classic, as we pair it with some winter-ready wines that are ideal for accompanying a Christmas dinner – or a Christmas film screening!
THE GODFATHER PART II: 50th Anniversary Screening at Averys Wine Cellars
Italian wine, food and one of the greatest films ever - how can you refuse…?
Due to massive demand, we’ve added another date! Join us for an exceptional evening in Averys Wine Cellars celebrating the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece sequel. This special Vintage Screening will include a tasting of six Sicilian and southern Italian wines throughout the film, as well as a Godfather-inspired buffet meal during the interval courtesy of Toff’s Pasta.
OPPENHEIMER at The Planetarium
We’re bringing the blockbuster biopic back to the big screen
If you missed Oppenheimer in cinemas, then you need to see it in the Planetarium this December. If you saw Christopher Nolan’s multi-Oscar-winning magnum opus, then you already know that only the big screen does it justice! Join us for this astonishing epic biopic that sees one of the 21st Century’s most acclaimed directors raise the bar once again.
THE HOLDOVERS at The Mount Without
“Giamatti and Payne are a movie match made in heaven” - Movieweb
Join us at The Mount Without for a Christmastime screening of last year’s award-winning comedy-drama, which reunited director Alexander Payne and star Paul Giamatti, who first worked together on another festival favourite, Sideways. Funny, poignant and heartwarming, with a beautiful retro visual style, it’s sure to become a staple of the season.
BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT at The Planetarium
The seminal sci-fi thriller, as the director always intended it
We’re rounding off November’s screenings at the Planetarium with a special screening of Blade Runner: The Final Cut. This is the only cut of the legendary sci-fi thriller that director Ridley Scott had complete artistic control over, and was only released in 2007; Scott considers it the definitive version, and we’re thrilled to be bringing it to the big screen.
MOON at The Planetarium
Duncan Jones has really made the grade with this space oddity
Just in time for its 15th anniversary, we’re screening Moon at the Planetarium this November. Sam Rockwell stars in Duncan Jones' moody, unsettling debut feature; it’s a gripping watch, made all the more impressive by the film’s comparatively low budget, proving you don’t it doesn’t cost the earth (surely “moon”? - Ed.) to make top quality sci-fi!
THE THIRD MAN at Averys Wine Cellars
“The greatest British film of all time” (BFI) is as haunting as ever
Our Autumn Vintage Screenings continue with the film noir classic The Third Man, which turns 75 this year. In tribute to this film’s moody Vienna setting, this tasting will focus on Austrian wines to enjoy alongside this seminal piece of cinema history.
MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN at The Mount Without
Kenneth Branagh’s in grave danger in this electrifying adaptation
In the build-up to Halloween, we present a 30th anniversary screening of Kenneth Branagh’s blood-soaked adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. This grisly retelling of a true horror classic, produced by Francis Ford Coppola, is one of the more faithful adaptations of the source material, and we’re delighted to screen this restoration from the original negatives in a suitably atmospheric venue this October!
FIRESTARTER (1984) at Redcliffe Caves
Drew Barrymore blazes a trail as a preternatural young prodigy
The double bill of 1984 Stephen King adaptations continues at Redciiffe Caves. Firestarter is full of searing pyrotechnical special effects, and a young Drew Barrymore provides a memorable turn in this adaptation of one of King’s more thought-provoking sci-fi chillers, which was surely a major influence on Stranger Things.
REAR WINDOW at Averys Wine Cellars
All’s not as it seems in this wine flight fit for the master of mystery…
Our weekend of vintage psychological thrillers at Averys concludes with a 70th anniversary screening of Hitchcock’s timeless classic Rear Window. James Stewart’s second collaboration with Hitchcock is one of his finest hours, and we’re pairing it with wines that each have a Hitchcockian twist to them that make them unusual in their respective categories… Intrigued? We hope so!
GASLIGHT at Averys Wine Cellars
You’ve heard the term, now watch the film that gave it a name
A weekend of vintage psychological thrillers at Averys begins with an 80th anniversary Vintage Screening of Gaslight. Ingrid Bergman’s Oscar-winning performance is one of her finest, and the film remains so infamous that it has leant its name to the 21st Century term ‘gaslighting’. We’ll be pairing this extraordinary film with wines inspired by the characters and cast.
THE OTHERS at Arnos Vale Cemetery
Nicole Kidman shines a light on our primal fears in this effective chiller
We’re concluding our time at Arnos Vale with a double bill of haunted house horrors, starting with The Others, a chilling and elegant ghost story starring Nicole Kidman, who was nominated for a BAFTA and a Golden Globe for her star turn as a terrorised mother. It’s an intelligent psychological slow burn that will leave you sleeping with the lights on - and the curtains open…
PAN'S LABYRINTH at Redcliffe Caves
Open the door to another world with this adult gothic fairytale masterpiece
The Underground Cinema series concludes with the dark fairytale masterpiece – and firm festival favourite – Pan’s Labyrinth. Guillermo del Toro’s masterpiece seamlessly blends a surreal and sinister mythical realm with the harsh realities of the Spanish Civil War’s immediate aftermath.
THE GODFATHER PART II: 50th Anniversary Screening at Averys Wine Cellars
Italian wine, food and one of the greatest films ever - how can you refuse…?
Due to massive demand, we’ve added another date! Join us for an exceptional evening in Averys Wine Cellars celebrating the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece sequel. This special Vintage Screening will include a tasting of six Sicilian and southern Italian wines throughout the film, as well as a Godfather-inspired buffet meal during the interval courtesy of Toff’s Pasta.
THE MARTIAN at The Planetarium
Mark Watney’s a long way from home - 140,000,000 miles to be precise…
Our September screenings at the Planetarium conclude with Ridley Scott’s Robinson Crusoe-esque space epic, The Martian. Matt Damon excels as the titular astronaut stranded on the Red Planet in a story that’s full of thrills, laughs and drama and will have you on the edge of your seat!
ARRIVAL at The Planetarium
A film about contact with aliens that will leave you speechless
This September we’re screening Denis Villeneuve’s Oscar-winning tour de force, Arrival. Amy Adams shines in this cerebral, thought-provoking drama that focuses on the complexities of communication with extraterrestrial life, woven into a nail-biting and mind-bending narrative.
THE GODFATHER PART II: 50th Anniversary Screening at Averys Wine Cellars
Italian wine, food and one of the greatest films ever - how can you refuse…?
Join us for an exceptional evening in Averys Wine Cellars celebrating the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece sequel. This special Vintage Screening will include a tasting of six Sicilian and southern Italian wines throughout the film, as well as a Godfather-inspired buffet meal during the interval courtesy of Toff’s Pasta.
DUNE (2021) at The Planetarium
Spice up your life with Part One of Denis Villeneuve’s epic adaptation
Our first night back at the Planetarium continues with a screening of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, the first of two acclaimed films bringing a worthy adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal novel to the big screen. Delivering blockbuster panache while faithfully and respectfully handling the complex source material, this is a stunning spectacle that deserves to be seen on the big screen!
THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY at Averys Wine Cellars
Sun, sea and sinister goings-on abound in this stylish thriller
As the weather (hopefully!) warms up towards the end of May, celebrating the 25th anniversary of a sun-soaked but chilling contemporary classic. Anthony Minghella’s star-studded, Oscar-nominated adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 novel sees Matt Damon transform into the sociopathic conman Tom Ripley - and given the film’s glorious Italian setting, we’ll be pairing it with wines from across this fantastic country.