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The Last Waltz
1978 116mins USA (U) Documentary
Directed by Martin Scorsese Starring Robbie Robertson, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Muddy Waters

Seventeen years after joining forces as the backing band for rockabilly cult hero Ronnie Hawkins, Canadian roots rockers The Band call it quits with a lavish farewell show at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom on Nov. 25, 1976. Filmed by Martin Scorsese, this documentary features standout performances by rock legends such as Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell and Muddy Waters, as well as interviews tracing the group's history and discussing road life.

No Fun City
2005 85mins (18) Documentary

15th Anniversary screening!

No Fun City follows the ups and downs of the scene, from venue closures to police raids to musicians playing in illegal venues. The film highlights the challenges faced by small, independent venues, which are struggling to stay open due to noise complaints, zoning regulations, and liquor laws. 
 

This performance will feature an introduction by our Head of Programming, Paul Vickery. 

The Music Lovers
1971 123mins United Kingdom (15) Drama
Directed by Ken Russell Starring Richard Chamberlain, Glenda Jackson, Max Adrian

Composer, conductor and teacher Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky struggles against his homosexual tendencies by marrying, but unfortunately, he chooses wacky nymphomaniac Nina, whom he is unable to satisfy.

Stop Making Sense
2023 87mins USA (PG) Concert Film
Directed by Jonathan Demme Starring David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth, and Jerry Harrison

Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Stop Making Sense stars core band members David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison along with Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steve Scales, Lynn Mabry and Edna Holt. The live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads' most memorable songs.

Please Note : It is only the SATURDAY EVENING RESIDENCY (tagged 'A24 Merch' on the website) shows which will feature the pop-up merch stand, all other performances are simply regular screenings of the film. 

True Stories
1986 90mins USA (PG) Musical / Comedy
Directed by David Byrne Starring David Byrne, John Goodman, Annie McEnroe

Talking Heads singer David Byrne plays host to this bizarre patchwork of tabloid-inspired tales, set in the fictional town of Virgil, Texas. Cruising the streets in his cherry-red drop-top, Byrne introduces viewers to the local eccentrics gearing up for the town's 150th anniversary.

Tommy
1975 111mins (15) Musical
Directed by Ken Russell Starring Oliver Reed, Ann-Margret , Roger Daltrey, Jack Nicholson

After a series of traumatic childhood events, a psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy becomes a master pinball player and the object of a religious cult.

Lisztomania
1975 103mins United Kingdom (18) Musical / Comedy
Directed by Ken Russell Starring Roger Daltrey, Sara Kestelman, Paul Nicholas, Ringo Starr

In the 19th century, Romantic composer/pianist Franz Liszt tries to end his hedonistic ways but keeps getting sucked back in by his seductive fellow composer Richard Wagner.