Sometimes the biggest screen possible isn't enough. Thankfully the capital has lots to offer in the way of unique screenings...
London. Vast, diverse, always ready to surprise you, no matter what your taste. In Walloh's case our thing is cinema, of course, which means we've scouted out the capital for the most unique, interesting, and – let's face it – outright weird film screenings taking place this week. From exclusive screenings with live musical accompaniment to showings that permit pets (you heard that right) to join the filmic fun, there's sure to be something here for pretty much everyone…
The Grand Budapest Hotel in a Liquor Store
When it is? 18:30, Tuesday 30th April How much is it? From £15 Where is it? Shoreditch
You might not be invited to celebrate Wes Anderson's birthday with the man in person, but you sure as hell can celebrate on his behalf, with friends, in Shoreditch, at a liquor store/cinema. TT Liquor have their own screening room tucked away in the basement, and they're showing The Great Budapest Hotel – served with a delicious themed cocktail – in tribute to the man responsible for many a symmetrical masterpiece. It's £15 a ticket, but two people can get in for just £20 if you use the code “zero” at checkout. Maybe it's your birthday, after all. Click here for tickets and more info.
Pulp Fiction on a Roof in Peckham
When it is? 20:30, Wednesday 1st May How much is it? From £15.95 Where is it? Peckham
Air-conditioning units, satellite dishes… rooftops were made for many things, and now you can add “film screenings” to the list, based on the new-found trend of getting together on tops of buildings and taking in a classic film. Hooray, then, for the return of the Rooftop Film Club, whose summer season kicks off this week with a screening of Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction atop Peckham's Bussey Building (over the road from Peckham station). Worried about the cold? Don't fret: they will be food, drinks, and blankets available to keep off the chill. Click here for tickets and more info.
Silent Films in the Thames Tunnel
When it is? 18:30, Thursday 2nd May How much is it? £25.00 Where is it? Rotherhithe
These days film event organisers are constantly trying to one-up each other with new and increasingly more bizarre ways to screen movies, and the folk behind the Down the Shaft Film Club are definitely ahead of the pack. Get ready to descend underground into the Thames Tunnel Shaft to enjoy a selection of Charlie Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy silent films, all to be accompanied by live music. Huh? What? Why? Who really cares? It's the super weird film-based night out you never knew you wanted (and there's food, drink, and a secret candlelit garden, too). Click here for tickets and more info.
The Miseducation of Cameron Post with Your Pooch
When it is? 15:30, Friday 3rd May How much is it? From £8.00 Where is it? Balham
Let's face it: dogs are people now too, and given this new age of canine inclusivity, it shouldn't be all that surprising to discover there are actual, legit film screenings for man's best friend. The aptly named Puppy Love Cinema – held regularly at The Exhibit in Balham – offers filmgoers who can't bear to be separated from their fury companions the chance to take in a film side-by-side. This week's movie is brilliant Chloe Grace Moretz drama The Miseducation of Cameron Post, and there are even options available that include pizza and bottomless bubbles (for you, though, not your dog. Yet).
A Classic German Comedy with a Live Score
When it is? 18:20, Friday 3rd May How much is it? From £12.50 Where is it? Southbank
Watching a film with a live score is a something every cinephile should experience at least once, and now's your chance to tick that box: this Friday's screening of the 1927 film Heaven on Earth, held at the BFI Southbank as part of its Weimar season, will be accompanied by a live score performed by musician Helen Noir. An irreverent German silent comedy starring Reinhold Schünzel about a politician leading a double life, Noir's original accompaniment – blending genres such as jazz and disco – is certain to frame this very funny film in new and interesting ways. Click here for tickets and more info.
Sing-A-Long to The Greatest Showman
When it is? 12:30, Saturday 4th May How much is it? £17.00 Where is it? Leicester Square
Nobody could have expected the surprise success of musical The Greatest Showman, which garnered middling reviews upon first release but went on to dominate the box office. Since then the film, which stars Hugh Jackman as real-life circus entrepreneur P.T. Barnum, has become a modern day cult hit. Now you can join your fellow fans for an afternoon of sing-a-long fun at The Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square, where die-hards are sure to bellow out hits like “Rewrite the Stars” and “This is Me” with lyrics on-screen. Better yet: fancy dress is encouraged. Click here for tickets and more info.
