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members’ information booklet useful phone numbers FILMSOC. 275 2981 ODEON 236 0537 C’HOUSE 228 2463 CINE CITY 445 8181 BELLE VUE 220 8765 ARENA 7 930 0700 h.fleming printed this brochure during July ‘97. All information correct at time of going to press, and no responsibility will be taken for any later emendations. the views expressed herein are solely those of this society. phone : 861 7528(daytime) web:www.man.ac.uk/~mffx5hjf manchester university film appreciation society useful phone numbers members’ information booklet h.fleming printed this brochure during July ‘97. All information was correct at time of going to press, and no responsibility will be taken for any later emendations. the views expressed herein are solely those of this society,. phone : 861 7528 (daytime) web : www.man.ac.uk/~mffx5hjf FILMSOC. 275 2981 ODEON 236 0537 C’HOUSE 228 2463 CINE CITY 445 8181 BELLE VUE 220 8765 ARENA 7 930 0700 also try “talking yellow pages” on 0800 192 192 also try Talking Pages 0800 192 192 manchester university film appreciation society 15 15 contents Noticeboard 3 Amsterdam 3 Andy 5 Orange 6+7 GUIDE TO MANCHESTER CINEMAS 8-12 Video Rental 13 Books & Posters 14 Libraries 15 Useful phone numbers 16 contents The University library has a wide and interesting range of books about films, and film theory. It is situated on the fourth floor of Area One. They also have a complete set of “Sight and Sound” on Shelf 55 and some copies of “Cahiers de Cinema”, which is about as seminal as it gets, really. The Central Library in St., Peter’s Square has a lot of film books on the second floor. They have a large collection of magazines, including about ten years’ worth of old “cornerhouse” brochures. They also rent literary adaptations on video on the fourth floor. The Dewey code for film books is 791.43 The Film Soc.also has a small film reference section, and there are people in the office who know absolutely everything about any kind of film. libraries libraries The University library has a wide and interesting range of books about films, and film theory. It is situated on the fourth floor of Area One. They also have a complete set of “Sight and Sound” on Shelf 55 and some copies of “Cahiers de Cinema”, which is about as seminal as it gets, really. The Central Library in St., Peter’s Square has a lot of film books on the second floor. They have a large collection of magazines, including about ten years’ worth of old “cornerhouse” brochures. They also rent literary adaptations on video on the fourth floor. The Dewey code for film books is 791.43. The Film Soc. also has a small film reference section, and there are people in the office who know absolutely everything about any kind of film. 2 The Film Appreciation Society aims to give members an awareness of cinema culture both within and without the University, and to socialise in a cinematic ambience. Popcorn optional. The Film Appreciation Society aims to give members an awareness of cinema culture both within and without the University, and to socialise in a cinematic ambience. Popcorn optional. the author would like to thank messrs. James Graham, John Stroud, Alex Fletcher and Chris Boulter for their assistance and many useful suggestions during the making of this booklet. It was created using the Microsoft “Power Point” program., curses be upon it. H.Fleming did everything you see, including the original artwork. the author would like to thank messrs. Alex Fletcher, Chris Boulter, James Graham and John Stroud for their assistance and many useful suggestions during the making of this booklet. It was created the Microsoft “Power Point” program, curses be upon it.. H.Fleming did everything you see, including the original artwork. 2 Other Local Cinemas Virgin Stockport Wellington Road zzz xxxp Virgin Salford Quays Harbour Road 873 7155 Both dull multiplexai, but useful for seeing films that have left the city-centre circuit. Stockport was the only place still showing “The Fifth Element” in August. Other Local Cinemas Virgin Stockport Wellington Road zzz xxxp Virgin Salford Quays Harbour Road 873 7155 Both dull multiplexai, but useful for seeing films that have left the city-centre circuit. Stockport was the only place still showing “The Fifth Element” in August. Noticeboard 3 Amsterdam 3 Andy 5 Orange 6+7 GUIDE TO MANCHESTER CINEMAS 8-12 Video Rental 13 Books & Posters 14 Libraries 15 Useful phone numbers 16 3 3 our noticeboard our noticeboard bookshops and posters bookshops and posters members can put up notices about films here, such as whether a newly-released film is any good, or arrangements to see a film with other people for a change. It will also contain the latest Cornerhouse and Odeon listings, if they don’t get ripped down all the time... members can put up notices about films here, such as whether a newly-released film is any good, or arrangements to see a film with other people for a change. It will also contain the latest Cornerhouse and Odeon listings, if they don’t get ripped down all the time... the new batman film is complete rubbish from end to end meeble drodd ODEON film 3pm, 6pm big film 2pm 4pm 6pm 8pm film 5pm film 11pm ODEON film 3pm, 6pm big film 2pm 4pm 6pm 8pm film 5pm film 11pm the new batman film is complete rubbish from end to end CORNERHOUSE arty film 2pm 4pm 6pm foreign film 4pm 6pm another film 2pm 4pm old film 2pm 4pm 8pm new film 2pm 4pm 7pm CORNERHOUSE arty film 2pm 4pm 6pm foreign film 4pm 6pm another film 2pm 4pm old film 2pm 4pm 8pm new film 2pm 4pm 7pm if anyone else can go, I would like to see “Lost Highways” on Thursday. MMF if anyone else can go, I would like to see “Lost Highways” on Thursday. MMF The Film Soc. is showing “Brazil” this week - only a real idiot would miss it. The Film Soc. is showing “Brazil” this week - only a real idiot would miss it. Waterstones, Deansgate Large selection of film books on first floor, west wing. Many screenplays and film guides. Also possible to sit and browse without being mithered by staff. Steve’s Famous Movie Store, Tib Street Thousands of old posters and books. An excellent place for people who like Golden Age films and those 5-by-8 stills. He also knows a lot and is willing to chat for ages. Afflecks Palace, Oldham Road If you go through the Oldham St. entrance and up to the first floor, you can find a huge pile of recent posters and postcards. Also a good place for all your lava lamp and furry cushion needs. HMV and Virgin, town centre Always have posters and fresh copies of magazines. Virgin has a good range of soundtracks, and HMV has a really cool video-wall, which sometimes shows good stuff. I saw most of “The Best Of Both Worlds” on it, and it looked amazing. Waterstones, Deansgate Large selection of film books on first floor, west wing. Many screenplays and film guides. Also possible to sit and browse without being mithered by staff. Steve’s Famous Movie Store, Tib Street Thousands of old posters and books. An excellent place for people who like Golden Age films and those 5-by-8 stills. He also knows a lot and is willing to chat for ages. Afflecks Palace, Oldham Road If you go through the Oldham St. entrance and up to the first floor, you can find a huge pile of recent posters and postcards. Also a good place for all your lava lamp and furry cushion needs. HMV and Virgin, town centre Always have posters and fresh copies of magazines. Virgin has a good range of soundtracks, and HMV has a really cool video-wall, which sometimes shows good stuff. I saw most of “The Best Of Both Worlds” on it, and it looked amazing. 14 14 Some good cafes for apres-film debate Cafe Pop Oldham Road. Veggie fry-ups and retro clothes & furniture to buy. Top Floor Afflecks Palace. Try the cheese on toast and stay all day. Isis cafe, The Coliseum. 99 ways to make coffee Some good cafes for apres-film debate Cafe Pop Oldham Road. Veggie fry-ups and retro clothes & furniture to buy. Top Floor Afflecks Palace. Try the cheese on toast and stay all day. Isis cafe, The Coliseum. 99 ways to make coffee Amsterdam The Film Appreciation Society will be going to Amsterdam some time in the Autumn term in order to watch “A Clockwork Orange” (see article page 6) and to absorb the cultural highlights of this cosmopolitan city. The trip will be from Friday to Sunday evenings and will cost around £60, including room. video rental If you really can’t be bothered to watch a film properly, and just want a vapid night in front of the fourteen-inch, here are some addresses of video rental shops in Studentland. Blockbuster Video Birchfields Road, Fallowfield 225 9188 435 Barlow Moor Road, CCH 881 3800 97 Lapwing Lane, W. Didsbury 446 2464 988 Stockport Rd., Lev’hulme 257 3847 Other Outlets Jack Beanstalk 142 Burton Road, W. Didsbury 445 9570 Global Video (many foreign films) 436 Wilbraham Rd., Chorlton 881 7314 The “Blockbusters stores have a large range of recent films, with the Fallowfield and Chorlton branches being largest. The other places have fewer copies, but are cheaper and tend to have a more unusual selection. If you really can’t be bothered to watch a film properly, and just want a vapid night in front of the fourteen-inch, here are some addresses of video rental shops in Studentland. Blockbuster Video Birchfields Road, Fallowfield 225 9188 435 Barlow Moor Road, CCH 881 3800 97 Lapwing Lane, W. Didsbury 446 2464 988 Stockport Rd., Lev’hulme 257 3847 Other Outlets Jack Beanstalk 142 Burton Road, W. Didsbury 445 9570 Global Video (many foreign films) 436 Wilbraham Rd., Chorlton 881 7314 The “Blockbusters stores have a large range of recent films, with the Fallowfield and Chorlton branches being largest. The other places have fewer copies, but are cheaper and tend to have a more unusual selection. video rental 13 13 4 4 *New Store !* The Box Video Unit 17, The Coliseum, Church Street. 970 3286 This place has a truly startling selection of art videos to rent, and some books also. Probably the only place in the world that will rent you “Industrial Symphony” by David Lynch. *New Store !* The Box Video Unit 17, The Coliseum, Church Street. 970 3286 This place has a truly startling selection of art videos to rent, and some books also. Probably the only place in the world that will rent you “Industrial Symphony” by David Lynch. Uh...there’s a kind of neat theme day planned for March or something. Like installations of soup tins and some really great video projects and stuff. And six hours of footage from the Maths Tower, as it slowly fades in the dusk. Spacious. Oh, and in the evening they’ll also show that great movie called “I Shot Andy Warhol” with that Lily Taylor and Steven Dorff as a trannie. Come and, like, help us. Andy Warhol Day Amsterdam The Film Appreciation Society will be going to Amsterdam some time in the Autumn term in order to watch “A Clockwork Orange” (see article page 6) and to absorb the cultural highlights of this cosmopolitan city. The trip will be from Friday to Sunday evenings and will cost around £60, including room. Uh...there’s a kind of neat theme day planned for March or something. Like installations of soup tins and some really great video projects and stuff. And six hours of footage from the Maths Tower, as it slowly fades in the dusk. Spacious. Oh, and in the evening they’ll also show that great movie called “I Shot Andy Warhol” with that Lily Taylor and Steven Dorff as a trannie. Come and, like, help us. Andy Warhol Day 12 5 5 manchester university film society You may have noticed that there is a cinema in the Student’s Union. They have one screen with good Dolby sound and pleasant ushers. The seats aren’t anything great, but you can have an actual beer (or smoke) during the film. In fact, the bar is next door. The programme is wider than a wide thing, with films from Estonia and Lapland showing along with stuff like “A New Hope” and “The Fifth Element”. On the down side, it is sometimes hard to remem- ber to get guest tickets for friends, and the hall that shows the films has poor blackout. The loos are rather basic, and the ladies is hard to get to. They sell a bewildering range of ice-cream products and all the projection is done by students. This actually leads to better quality projection than at many local cinemas, because they really care. PROMOTION: The first 250 people to join the Film Appreciation Society get £1.00 off member- ship of “Film Soc.” 12 You may have noticed that there is a cinema in the Student’s Union. They have one screen with good Dolby sound and pleasant ushers. The seats aren’t anything great, but you can have an actual beer (or smoke) during the film. In fact, the bar is next door. The programme is wider than a wide thing, with films from Estonia and Lapland showing along with stuff like “A New Hope” and “The Fifth Element”. On the down side, it is sometimes hard to remem- ber to get guest tickets for friends, and the hall that shows the films has poor blackout. The loos are rather basic, and the ladies is hard to get to. They sell a bewildering range of ice-cream products and all the projection is done by students. This actually leads to better quality projection than at many local cinemas, because they really care. PROMOTION: The first 250 people to join the Film Appreciation Society get £1.00 off member- ship of “Film Soc.” manchester university film society Appipulai! Valo massa...Chacha hamas. Soun domo kala chon hammas! Ikset-kiba. Me imanetaba oum dalat. Ouacra cocha o dayadomo binay ouacra mo cocha ferji akba ligounai makta keratapla. Tsouk, tsouk, Topometimbackta selovoy. Nealla dindo djalla boum, bada boum. Envolet, eto, akta gamat. Minoi akta etoi. Domo danku. Appipoussan! The Internet is an endless source of information for the film fan. Especially if the films you like feature spaceships. http://pages.ripco.com:8080/~bones//leeloo.html 5E http://www.mufs.man.ac.uk/ Film Soc site http://ftp.sunet.se/pub/pictures/tv.film/ Pictures http://corona.bc.ca/films/mainFramed.html Rumours http://uk.imdb.com/ Much information http://www.ica.net/pages/axl/starwars/ starwars.html SW http://jake.chem.unsw.edu.au/~michaels/Orange/ orange.html Orange http://pages.ripco.com:8080/~bones//leeloo.html 5E http://www.mufs.man.ac.uk/ Film Soc site http://ftp.sunet.se/pub/pictures/tv.film/ Pictures http://corona.bc.ca/films/mainFramed.html Rumours http://uk.imdb.com/ Much information http://www.ica.net/pages/axl/starwars/ starwars.html SW http://jake.chem.unsw.edu.au/~michaels/Orange/ orange.html Orange The Internet is an endless source of information for the film fan. Especially if the films you like feature spaceships. Appipulai! Valo massa...Chacha hamas. Soun domo kala chon hammas! Ikset- kiba. Me imanetaba oum dalat. Ouacra cocha o dayadomo binay ouacra mo cocha ferji akba ligounai makta keratapla. Tsouk, tsouk, Topometimbackta selovoy. Nealla dindo djalla boum, bada boum. Envolet, eto, akta gamat. Minoi akta etoi. Domo danku. Appipoussan! 6 11 11 Withington Cine City wilmslow road, withington. M2o 445 8181 This is a rare example of a surviving suburban cinema. Recently reopened, it shows current hits, and modern classics. It also has an extensive 11pm programme. Cine City has three screens, all small but charming. The cleaning is a little infrequent and the sound is uneventful, but it is worth it to go to such an interesting old place. The seats aren’t great, so bring a cushion for long films. Tickets are also very cheap, and the Withington Arms is next door. Belle Vue Showcase Hyde Road, Belle Vue M12 220 8505 This is the epitome of multiplexes. It looks like a box, it has about 12 screens, and none of them have any character. You never know which one you’re in. They do have little neon signs above each door, saying things like “Lost” or “English”, to let you know where your film is. The chairs are bouncy. The air-conditioning is too dry and irritating if you wear contact-lenses. This could be a plan to make you buy more drinks from the foyer. John Stroud Belle Vue Showcase Hyde Road, Belle Vue M12 220 8505 This is the epitome of multiplexes. It looks like a box,it has about 12 screens, and none of them have any character. You never know which one you’re in. They do have little neon signs above each door, saying things like “Lost” or “English”, to let you know where your film is. The chairs are bouncy. The air-conditioning is too dry and irritating if you wear contact-lenses. This could be a plan to make you buy more drinks from the foyer. John Stroud 6 orange Film directors are funny people. They have an enormous responsibility to their actors and producers, and then they have to listen to idiot newspaper critics calling them depraved. David Cronenberg has had to cope with the British press recently, but in 1973 it was the turn of Stanley Kubrick. His film “2001” had been a massive success, and his collaboration with Arthur C. Clarke meant that he lived in Britain. His next project was “A Clockwork Orange”, based on another British novel (by an alumnus of this university). It was always going to be controversial, as it dealt with sexual violence and close identification with a bad person. However, it was released to some critical acclaim, and went on to gain three Oscar nomin- ations including “Best Director”. Then the stories began about “copycat” crimes, and terrifying gangs of youths roaming Britain dressed as the characters. orange Withington Cine City wilmslow road, withington. M2o 445 8181 This is a rare example of a surviving suburban cinema. Recently reopened, it shows current hits, and modern classics. It also has an extensive 11pm programme. Cine City has three screens, all small but charming. The cleaning is a little infre-quent and the sound is uneventful, but it is worth it to go to such an interesting old place. The seats aren’t great, so bring a cushion for long films. Tickets are very cheap, and the Withington Arms is next door. Film directors are funny people. They have an enormous responsibility to their actors and producers, and then they have to listento idiot newspaper critics calling them depraved. David Cronenberg has had to cope with the British press recently, but in 1973 it was the turn of Stanley Kubrick. His film “2001” had been a massive success, and his collaboration with Arthur C. Clarke meant that he lived in Britain. His next project was “A Clockwork Orange”, based on another British novel (by an alumnus of this university). It was always going to be controversial, as it dealt with sexual violence and close identification with a bad person. However, it was released to some critical acclaim, and went on to gain three Oscar nomin- ations including “Best Director”. Then the stories began about “copycat” crimes, and terrifying gangs of youths roaming Britain dressed as the characters. The Cornerhouse 10 10 ...another place to search for elusive information is on the Film Appreciation Society website. This will not be fully functional until November, but the address is: www.man.ac.uk/~mffx5hjf Naturally, the British press went wild. They were successful this time, because Kubrick withdrew the film from release in Britain. He also denied access to it on video and even to private film clubs. He did nothing in the rest of the world, where it went on to be a cult hit. Fans are especially keen on the Seventies’ set design and electronic Beethoven soundtrack. On the Internet Movie Database (address http://uk.imdb.com/) it reached a score of 8.5/10. Pity it can’t be seen in the country where it was filmed. However, plans are afoot to whisk a group of film appreciation members to Amsterdam where they have more liberal laws, and less ridiculous newspapers. More news later. This is Manchester’s official arthouse. It shows foreign and independent films, and has some books and magazines in the foyer. SCREEN ONE This will not re-open until October, when it will apparantly have digital sound and “Improved Sightlines”. TWO AND THREE are pitifully small. Two less so, but Three could kill a claustrophobic. Screen Three even slopes to one corner. The seats are cramped, and the projection iffy. However, this is the only arthouse in town and you are made to suffer if you want to see something different. The loos are faar away, and full of drunks from the wine bar. The brochure is very informative. The cafe is expensive but does a nice bread-pudding.. The art galleries are always worth seeing. No popcorn, though-art films are above such things. Arena Seven inside Victora Station, M2 930 0700 This is a mini multiplex, which has a good range. They showed “Microcosmos” for ages, and it has a better atmosphere than some sheds I could mention. Don’t have the “Quencher”-it’s overpriced orange squash. Arena Seven inside Victora Station, M2 930 0700 This is a mini multiplex, which has a good range. They showed “Microcosmos” for ages, and it has a better atmosphere than some sheds I could mention. Don’t have the “Quencher”-it’s overpriced orange squash. Naturally, the British press went wild. They were successful this time, because Kubrick withdrew the film from release in Britain. He also denied access to it on video and even to private film clubs. He did nothing in the rest of the world, where it went on to be a cult hit. Fans are especially keen on the Seventies’ set design and electronic Beethoven soundtrack. On the Internet Movie Database (address http://uk.imdb.com/) it reached a score of 8.5/10. Pity it can’t be seen in the country where it was filmed. However, plans are afoot to whisk a group of film appreciation members to Amsterdam where they have more liberal laws, and less ridiculous newspapers. More news later. ...another place to search for elusive information is on the Film Appreciation Society website. This will not be fully functional until November, but the address is: www.man.ac.uk/~mffx5hjf 7 7 the cornerhouse 70 oxford street, M1. 228 2463 the cornerhouse 70 oxford street, M1. 228 2463 This is Manchester’s official arthouse. It shows foreign and independent films, and has some books and magazines in the foyer. SCREEN ONE This will not re-open until October, when it will apparantly have digital sound and “Improved Sightlines”. TWO AND THREE are pitifully small. Two less so, but Three could kill a claustrophobic. Screen Three even slopes to one corner. The seats are cramped, and the projection iffy. However, this is the only arthouse in town and you are made to suffer if you want to see something different. The loos are faar away, and full of drunks from the wine bar. The brochure is very informative. The cafe is expensive but does a nice bread-pudding.. The art galleries are always worth seeing. No popcorn, though-art films are above such things. a g u i d e t o m a n c h e s t e r c i n e m a s a g u i d e t o m a n c h e s t e r c i n e m a s The Odeon, Oxford St., Manchester. 236 0537 The Odeon has seven cinemas of varying size and comfort. They show mostly mainstream films, but are willing to take risks and show slightly more “arty” films than a multiplex would. They also have special deals for students, and have been known to show things like “Ghost in the Shell” and “Gridlockd” SCREEN ONE is a palace. It has a huge screen, a dress circle, and DIGITAL SOUND, which is really amazing. This is the only place that really merits buying the “premium seats”, as they allow you to sit in the dress circle and practically float in front of the screen. On the downside, the men’s loos are “miles away”. Sometimes with a new film, it appears to be on ten times a day. This means the Odeon are showing it in both One and Five. If so, phone the Real Person line (000 0000) beforehand to make sure you go to Screen One. Remember-digital is worth it! TWO, THREE AND FOUR are three little screens all in a row. It is quite possible to come back from the foyer and enter the wrong one. Loos far away down an endless corridor.. The Odeon, Oxford St., Manchester. 236 0537 The Odeon has seven cinemas of varying size and comfort. They show mostly mainstream films, but are willing to take risks and show slightly more “arty” films than a multiplex would. They also have special deals for students, and have been known to show things like “Ghost in the Shell” and “Gridlockd” SCREEN ONE is a palace. It has a huge screen, a dress circle, and DIGITAL SOUND, which is really amazing. This is the only place that really merits buying the “premium seats”, as they allow you to sit in the dress circle and practically float in front of the screen. On the downside, the men’s loos are “miles away” up a flight of stairs. Sometimes with a new film, it appears to be on ten times a day. This means the Odeon are showing it in both One and Five. If so, phone the Real Person line (000 0000) beforehand to make sure you go to Screen One. Remember-digital is worth it! TWO, THREE AND FOUR are three little screens all in a row. It is quite possible to come back from the foyer and enter the wrong one. Loos far away down an endless corridor. SIX and SEVEN are tiny things in the basement some- where. Screen Seven is about eight seats wide and has bare brick walls. Nice for low-budget films, but not the best place to see space-operas perhaps. The food in the Odeon is mixed. They have piles of sweets and popcorn, and they even serve real coffee. However, the nachos come with a scary yellow substance which is supposed to resemble cheese. They have a large foyer with arcade machines, but no chairs. It is advisable to leave promptly after the last screening, as it has been known for people to get locked inside the building, and have to break out, which sets off the burglar alarm-so be warned. FIVE is a miniature version of One. It has an excellent slope for short people, and the screen is really close. The ladies’ loo has beautiful Thirties’ dressing-tables and mirrors. FIVE is a miniature version of One. It has an excellent slope for short people, and the screen is really close. The ladies’ loo has beautiful Thirties’ dressing-tables and mirrors. SIX and SEVEN are tiny things in the basement somewhere. Screen Seven is about eight seats wide and has bare brick walls. Nice for low-budget films, but not the best place to see space-operas perhaps. The food in the Odeon is mixed. They have piles of sweets and popcorn, and they even serve real coffee. However, the nachos come with a scary yellow substance which is supposed to resemble cheese. They have a large foyer with arcade machines, but no chairs. It is advisable to leave promptly after the last screening, as it has been known for people to get locked inside the building, and have to break out, which sets off the burglar alarm-so be warned.