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‘Cause we’ve got a Golden Ticket…

16 December 2011

Charlie opens his Golden Ticket

Very soon, we’re not sure when, one lucky film-buff will win the prize of a lifetime… the Crystal Palace Pictures Golden Ticket!

From In Bruges back in October 2009 to Metropolis earlier this month, we’ve been keeping careful track of precisely how many tickets we’ve sold.  We’re now deep into the 900’s and very soon – possibly Christmas, possibly in the New Year – someone will buy not only a ticket to that night’s film, but a Golden Ticket giving them free entry to all of our films for the rest of the season!

If the Golden Ticket is sold at Rare Exports on the 22nd, that means free entry to a further ten wonderful films, including Night of the Hunter, A Scanner Darkly, Singin’ In The Rain and Secrets in their Eyes.  That’s a prize worth £50!

So don’t miss out.  Come along to Rare Exports on the 22nd and Breathless on 12th January and, you never know,it could be a very merry Christmas indeed.

Mark

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A thrilling third season!

23 September 2011

13 October marks the start of a third thrilling season of films at Crystal Palace Pictures.

We’ve got films from around the world – from Argentina, France, Australia Finland, Germany and Hong Kong. And we’ve got films every taste: from the spectacular comedy of Scott Pilgrim vs The World – our rather splendid season opener; the nerve-jangling tension of classic thriller Night of the Hunter, to the unadulterated joy of one of the greatest movies ever made – Singin’ in the Rain.

Of course, we also have our seasonal specials. The Orphanage will have you screaming (and crying) at Halloween and Rare Exports will change your view of Santa Claus for ever. We’re even getting into the Olympic spirit, sort of, with The Long Good Friday to finish the season off.

All this and much, much more. Short films, guest appearances, Q&A, possibly even another live musical extravaganza. We’ll do anything to make Crystal Palace Pictures the best film society on the planet, and to keep you – our delightful, discerning and if I may say rather beautiful guests – more than happy for another year.

See you at the Gipsy Hill Tavern!

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Latina Cubano Festival, Saturday 30th July

22 July 2011

After the fantastic Bluegrass Festival, Crystal Palace Pictures has teamed up again with Mighty Craic Live to bring you the next in our series of movie/music events, the Latino Cubano Festival!

Head down to the Gipsy Hill Tavern on Saturday 30th July to see the modern animated classic Chico & Rita, with Cuban DJ beforehand, a Latin band after, and great food available in the beer garden throughout the evening.

For more information, see the programme on our Home page

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Cajun Bluegrass Festival, Saturday 11th June

8 June 2011

To mark the close of a second successful season and the start of summer, we’re teaming up with Mighty Craic Live to bring you the best of the bayou: Cajun barbeque, Bluegrass bands, and the Coen Brothers’ classic, O Brother, Where Art Thou?

17.00 The One Tree Hillbillies

Kicking off proceedings in our extensive beer garden with a 2 x 45 min set of good ‘ol bluegrass from these well seasoned bluegrass musicians. http://www.facebook.com/pages/One-Tree-Hillbillies/134764116561555

19.00 “O Brother, Where Art Thou”

In the Depression-era deep South, three escapees from a Mississippi prison chain gang embark on the adventure of a lifetime as they set out to pursue their freedom and return to their homes. This freewheeling over the top comedy features music from the Soggy Bottom Boys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzK0739QQqQ (Tickets £5 on the door as usual.)

21.30 Flaky Jake

Cajun legend Flaky Jake takes us on a musical journey from Louisiana to the Caribbean, down Mexico way, to Venezuela and back again with his good time Gumbo Grooves, Cajun and Mardi Gras madness – guaranteed to have you dancing on the tables!

CAJUN STYLE BARBECUE

A special Cajun menu has been created along with our usual fare of traditional 100% Irish barbecued beefburgers, chicken and kebabs. Served between 5pm and 10pm.

Entry is FREE with a £5 charge for “O Brother Where Art Thou”

Seats are limited so get down early!

The Gipsy Hill Tavern is 1 min walk from Gipsy Hill Station (20 mins to Victoria or London Bridge) and 5 mins walk from Crystal Palace)

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Live Music Performance for ‘The General’

10 April 2011

Our next screening is going to be rather special. We’ll show a wonderful double-bill featuring two classics from the early age of cinema, ‘The Music Box‘ and ‘The General‘. But as well as two great films, we are thrilled to announce that ‘The General’ will be accompanied by legendary Russian accordionist, Igor Outkine. You can Igor see playing with his band, Mazaika, here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/mazaika1#p/f/1/0DzNINck5Js

Igor has played accordion on several major film soundtracks including ‘Birthday Girl’ (2001), ‘Borat’ (2006) and ‘La Vie en Rose’ (2007). He also appears on screen in David Cronenberg’s ‘Eastern Promises’ (2007) singing the Russian song ‘Dark Eyes’.

Igor has already accompanied several silent films, including ‘Piccadilly’ and ‘Battleship Potemkin’. We are delighted that he will add ‘The General’ to that list with us at The Gipsy Hill Tavern on Thursday 14 April.

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