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.
LABYRINTH at Redcliffe Caves
Can you learn to dance the Magic Dance before the clock strikes thirteen?
In what has become Underground Cinema tradition, watch Jim Henson’s magical musical adventure Labyrinth at Redcliffe Caves. Get ready to dance the magic dance, and follow Sarah deep into the Goblin King’s realm where nothing can be taken at face value…
DUNE (1984) at Redcliffe Caves
David Lynch + Frank Herbert = the definition of cult cinema
Our double bill of films featuring monstrous worms continues with David Lynch’s adaptation of Dune, one of the most iconic sci-fi novels ever written. With the new films reviving interest in Frank Herbert’s magnum opus, revisit the original screen adaptation for its 40th anniversary - just remember to walk without rhythm, and it won’t attract the worms…
TREMORS at Redcliffe Caves
This creature feature breaks ground and will leave you legless
Sunday afternoon at the Underground Cinema starts with a double bill of films where monstrous worms steal the limelight…! First up is the comedy-horror Tremors, which sees Kevin Bacon and friends do battle against vicious “Graboids” in the Sierra Nevada outback. Given the Graboids’ subterranean nature, we’re inviting you to leave the surface far behind and face them head on!
THEM! at Redcliffe Caves
The grandfather of B-movies is big on bugs
Sunday’s matinee screening is Them!, one of the first ‘nuclear monster’ films of the 1950s, and the first film to use insects as the monster. Seven decades on, this Oscar-nominated creature feature remains a highlight of B-movie history.
FIGHT CLUB at Redcliffe Caves
The film that still gets people talking - didn’t they learn the rules…!?
Saturday’s programme of dark and dystopian films concludes with a 25th anniversary screening of David Fincher’s infamous Chuck Palahniuk adaptation Fight Club. This cult sensation remains a subject of debate to this day, but it still packs a punch and remains a visceral viewing experience a quarter of a century on.
NATURAL BORN KILLERS at Redcliffe Caves
Three decades on, Stone’s satirical shocker still hits hard - and takes no prisoners
Saturday’s programme continues with one of the most controversial and original films of the 1990s, Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers. This shocking study of crime and violence - and the media’s obsession with them - is a bleak and bloody deep dive into the darkest corners of the soul; its whirlwind, psychedelic editing and high-octane soundtrack help make it an exhilarating and unforgettable watch that will linger long in the memory!
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.
NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR at Redcliffe Caves
The nightmarish novel’s big screen adaptation is a must-watch
Our dystopian films at Redcliffe Caves continue with a 40th anniversary screening of Nineteen Eighty-Four (aptly released in 1984!). John Hurt shines in this chilling adaptation of George Orwell’s infamous novel, which also features Richard Burton in his final film role.
DR. STRANGELOVE OR: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB at Redcliffe Caves
“Gentlemen, you can’t fight in here! This is the War Room…”
Saturday’s Underground Cinema selections explore dystopia and the darker side of the human psyche, and where better to begin than a 60th anniversary screening of Dr Strangelove? Stanley Kubrick’s satirical magnum opus is somehow as equally hysterical, chilling and relevant now as it was upon its release, and it remains a must-see for any cinema fan.
GODZILLA (1954) at Redcliffe Caves
Seventy years since the King of the Monsters first roared
Saturday’s matinee screening at the Underground Cinema is Ishirō Honda’s original Godzilla film. Almost 40 films and seven decades later, the franchise is as unstoppable as the kaiju itself - join us for this special opportunity to view its very first screen outing in an HD restoration of the original Japanese masterpiece.
THE MUMMY (1999) at Redcliffe Caves
The 1990s’ answer to Indiana Jones kicks off Underground Cinema 2024
This year’s programme launches with a 25th anniversary screening of The Mummy! Brendan Fraser leads a stellar cast in this delightfully dark blockbuster that deftly blends swashbuckling action-adventure with skin-crawling comedy-horror - stick to the lit path as you enter the Caves, and mind the scarab beetles…
A SHOT IN THE DARK (THE PINK PANTHER) at Averys Wine Cellars
There's nothing he won't do to track down a body - dead or alive!
2024 marks 60 years since Peter Sellers’ second outing as Inspector Clouseau in this hilarious standalone sequel to The Pink Panther. In honour of both the bumbling detective and the film’s story - a mysterious murder in a château - we’ll be pairing it with some delicious French wines, highlighting a range of the country’s finest regions.
THE MUMMY (1999) at Redcliffe Caves [EXTRA SCREENING]
The 1990s’ answer to Indiana Jones kicks off Underground Cinema 2024
Due to massive demand, we’ve added an extra 25th anniversary screening of The Mummy! Brendan Fraser leads a stellar cast in this delightfully dark blockbuster that deftly blends swashbuckling action-adventure with skin-crawling comedy-horror - stick to the lit path as you enter the Caves, and mind the scarab beetles…
KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS at Averys Wine Cellars
Eight heirs to murder, four wines to taste, one unmissable evening
Voted by the BFI as the 6th best British film ever made, enjoy Ealing comedy Kind Hearts and Coronets in Averys Wine Cellar - with a ‘variation on a theme’ wine tasting - as part of our celebration of several Ealing comedies’ 75th birthdays in 2024.
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.
MINORITY REPORT at The Planetarium
What would you do if you were accused of a murder, you had not committed... yet?
Our Tom Cruise sci-fi double bill at the Planetarium continues with Steven Spielberg’s acclaimed and award-winning thriller Minority Report. Loosely inspired by a Philip K. Dick novella, we’re only 30 years away from the year in which its set - and in the two decades since its release, it has already proved rather prescient in some of its tech predictions…
EDGE OF TOMORROW at The Planetarium
If Groundhog Day were a dystopian sci-fi battle for humanity’s future…
We’re back at the Planetarium in September for an evening of Tom Cruise sci-fi films, starting with a 10th anniversary screening of the time-loop action thriller Edge Of Tomorrow (also known as Live. Die. Repeat.). It’s a mind-bending misadventure with great supporting turns from Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton and Brendan Gleeson, as Cruise fights for his lives…
MARCH OF THE PENGUINS at 1532 Theatre
An celebration of the natural world with a behind-the-scenes insight
Bristol is an international hub for wildlife filmmaking, so we’re delighted to announce that this September we’ll be screening the Oscar-winning March Of The Penguins, the heart-warming and breathtaking story of one of the most epic animal ‘pilgrimages’ on earth. With local post-production facility Films@59 providing an introductory talk on their work on major wildlife productions, and some of the behind-the-scenes skills used during editing, this is a must-see for animal lovers of all ages.
VERTIGO at Averys Wine Cellars
Hitchcock’s head-spinning masterpiece, paired with high-altitude wines
This September we’re celebrating 65 years of Hitchcock’s seminal film Vertigo, one of the most acclaimed films of all time. We’ll be pairing with wines grown at the highest altitude regions on earth, paying tribute to some of the film’s more dizzying sequences…
BICYCLE THIEVES at Screening Room
A powerful and influential masterwork of world cinema
Our final three Screening Room events of the year are Saturday matinee screenings, making them a perfect way to spend an autumn afternoon. September’s screening is a special 75th anniversary showing of Bicycle Thieves, the poignant post-war Italian drama that is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made, influencing everyone from Ken Loach to Martin Scorsese.
KISS ME KATE at Averys Wine Cellars
Two milestone anniversaries, four Shakespeare-inspired wines!
This September, we’re celebrating the 70th anniversary of Kiss Me Kate, the 1953 adaptation of the popular Cole Porter musical (which turns 75 this year too). Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel star as the feuding couple at the centre of an extravagant production of The Taming of The Shrew - so we’ll be pairing the film with wines from locations in Shakespeare plays…!
GOOD WILL HUNTING at Screening Room
A career-launching film with star turns all round
As we move into the autumn, we’re revisiting the powerful and poignant drama Good Will Hunting. This film made household names of its writers and costars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, but it’s the Oscar-winning performance from the late, great Robin Williams that completes the picture and makes this such a heart-warming, moving and engrossing modern classic.
ROMAN HOLIDAY at Averys Wine Cellars
Toast the end of summer with Audrey Hepburn’s timeless breakout film
Due to demand we’ve added another screening of the acclaimed romantic comedy Roman Holiday in celebration of its 70th anniversary. With her portrayal of a princess embarking on an incognito sightseeing trip of Rome, Audrey Hepburn became the first actress to win an Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe for a single performance. Naturally, we’ll be pairing it with Italian wines fit for royalty!
TOP GUN at Aerospace Bristol
36 years after its release, the original can still take your breath away
After two years of being grounded, we’re thrilled to be bringing Top Gun back to the big screen at Aerospace Bristol this September. If the excellent sequel has got you feeling the need for speed all over again, then join us for a high-octane screening of Maverick’s original outing in all its 80s glory!
BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID at Clifton Observatory
“Think ya used enough dynamite there, Butch?” Judge for yourself…
For this September’s Spirit Of Cinema screenings, we’re celebrating two of the greatest American films of the late 60s, concluding with the Western dramedy Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid on the anniversary of its premiere. Enjoy it alongside a couple of gin-based cocktails with a Stateside twist…
THE GRADUATE at Clifton Observatory
“Hello darkness my old friend, it’s time to watch this film again…”
For this September’s Spirit Of Cinema screenings, we’re celebrating two of the greatest American films of the late 60s, starting with the seminal comedy-drama The Graduate, which turns 55 this year. Enjoy it alongside a couple of gin-based cocktails with a Stateside twist…
THE GODFATHER: 50TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING at Averys Wine Cellars
An offer you can’t refuse: wine, pizza, and one of the greatest movies ever made
We’re celebrating the 50th anniversary year of Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece with a twist on our Vintage Screening format. Follow the twists and turns of the Corleone family saga, with freshly baked pizza and six wines to taste through the film!