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From the tale of Manchester busking legends The Piccadilly Rats, to the story of how European filmmakers helped make Hollywood, there’s films from across the world in our latest cinema guide.
In Sheffield we’re impressed by the scope of Queerious, a programme of film that highlights stories of sexual awakenings and re-awakenings, and queer love through a feminist lens. Featuring titles from Britain, Canada, Sweden and India, this truly international programme is an opportunity for real cinematic discovery.
Over in Liverpool, there’s the chance to discover the film scores of Ennio Morricone. Perhaps one of the world’s most famous composers, the list of titles included in FACT’s extensive programme highlights Morricone’s talent and dexterity, while offering audiences a chance to catch some absolute classics — from Once Upon A Time in the West to The Thing — on the big screen.
Back in Manchester, we’re thrilled to see a day dedicated to David Cronenberg at Chapeltown Picture House. Returning with Crimes of the Future after an eight-year directorial hiatus, this is your opportunity to marathon the man’s distinctive horror films. Meanwhile, also at Chapeltown, our friends at Make A Scene return with a way-too-interactive, ABBA-a-long showing of Muriel’s Wedding— Hibiscous Island tropical couture is listed as the suggested dress code…
Here are our picks
The Piccadilly Rats: Live In Moderation at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 9 July 2022, from £7.95 - Book now
Manchester music icons The Piccadilly Rats have made it to the big screen. This new documentary explores the story of the city’s favourite buskers.
Film Feels Curious: My Forgotten Favourites at Storyhouse, Chester, Until 24 July 2022, from £9.50 - Book now
A celebration of the distinctively kitsch and colourful cult films of the late 90s/early 00’s at Storyhouse Cinema this summer.
Make A Scene/ Way-Too-Interactive ABBA-a-long Muriel's Wedding at Chapeltown Picture House, Manchester, 9 July 2022, from £16.75 - Book now
Manchester’s favourite queer film club is back with a trademark “way-too-interactive” showing of an Aussie cult classic comedy. Dress up, grab a cocktail and enjoy.
SAFAR Film Festival at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 11–17 July 2022, from £9.95 - Book now
New at HOME this year, the SAFAR Film Festival is the only festival in the UK dedicated to cinema from the Arab world.
Cinema Rediscovered/ When Europe Made Hollywood: From Sunrise to High Noon at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 26 July–8 August 2022, from £7.50 - Book now
Whether they moved for greater opportunity, or to escape the rising tide of fascism, European filmmakers helped early Hollywood take shape. As part of Cinema Rediscovered, HOME hosts a season of classic film exploring their work.
Grimmfest/ Alien All-Dayer at Ducie Street Warehouse, Manchester, 23 July 2022, from £25.00 - Book now
Genre film specialists Grimmfest present a day dedicated to watching Sigourney Weaver battle an endless stream of xenomorphs. What else could you want?
House of Cronenberg at Chapeltown Picture House, Manchester, 27 August 2022, from £5.00 - Book now
The slippery master of cerebral body horror is back with his first new film in eight years. Catch up with the films of Canadian cult director David Cronenberg on the big screen this summer.
Plan for July’s food and drink outings at some of the best restaurants and bars in Manchester and the North.
From immersive playgrounds and mythological journeys to tackling injustice, this month is filled with fresh art to see all around the North.
There’s plenty of sunshine-drenched reading to immerse yourself in from established names and emerging talent, poets and prose writers alike, both in real life as well as online.
We preview the standout classical music events and venues in Manchester and the north.
Get out in the sun this month with tours and activities that will have you engaging positively with the climate, taking the plunge in Salford Quays and getting creative.