THE FRINGES Fringes Cinema Club Introducing the Fringe Loyalty Card, see 5 Fringes Films and Get A 6th For Free! Here on the Fringes, we know that you love your movies and we are in the business of helping you see more. The loyalty card entitles you to access the “see 5 films get a 6th film free” offer. This offer is a rolling offer and valid throughout the year. Join at the link - http://eepurl.com/bMH4az or QUAD Box Office.
The Mermaid
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Friday 15th July at 8:55pm China 2016 94 mins Dir: Stephen Chow
The Craft Friday 29th July at 8:55pm USA 1996 101 mins Dir: Andrew Fleming
Sarah is an outsider at her Catholic school and befriends three fellow outsiders, trailer trash Nancy and Rochelle and the troubled Bonnie, and joins their coven. Between them they summon the power of Manon and exact revenge on their tormentors! Join us for this 20 year anniversary screening of The Craft. 20 years!!
The Monster Squad
Theatre Of Blood Friday 23rd September at 8:30pm UK 1972 104 mins Dir: Douglas Hickox
Edward Lionheart is a classic Shakespearian actor who snaps when the critics’ barbed comments about his performances wound him. He decides to wound them back and adds murder to his repertoire, exacting revenge on the critics in the manner of Shakespeare’s more gruesome death scenes! This screening will feature a duelling introduction by regular Fright Club host Darrell Buxton and director of 1623, Ben Spiller.
Fritz The Cat
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USA 1986 89 mins Dir: Rob Reiner
Friday 22nd July at 8:40pm USA 1972 72 mins Dir: Ralph Bakshi
Sunday 17th July at 2:00pm USSR 1972 167 mins Dir: Andrei Tarkovsky
Based on the underground comic by Robert Crumb, the frisky feline is brought to animated life by Ralph Bakshi who sends Fritz to New York City. There he’s chillin’ with Black Panthers, Hell’s Angels, some lady cats and indulges in some mind expanding chemical experiences. A chaotic counterculture highlight that seems like it’s from an alien world for today’s audiences!
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In a small Oregon town, a group of friends – sensitive Gordie (Wil Wheaton), tough guy Chris (River Phoenix), flamboyant Teddy (Corey Feldman) and scaredy cat Vern (Jerry O’Connell) – are in search of a missing teenager’s body. Wanting to be heroes in their hometown’s eyes, they set out on an unforgettable two day trek that turns into an odyssey of self-discovery. One of the great coming of age tales now hits 30! Based on the Stephen King short story from the book Different Seasons (which also contributed the story The Shawshank Redemption was based on).
When business tycoon Liu Xuan buys the Green Gulf with the intention of reclaiming some of the land from the sea, the technology used causes the marine life to die. The surviving merpeople send one of their own, Shan, disguised as a human, to assassinate Liu Xuan. The assassination doesn’t go to plan when Shan develops feelings for her target. Breezy slapstick comedy combines with stunning visuals to give Stephen Chow (Kung Fu Hustle) a huge hit in this new fantasy drama that is already the sixth highest grossing film of the year!
Friday 26th August at 8:30pm USA 1987 79 mins Dir: Fred Dekker
Count Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, The Mummy, The Wolfman and The Gill-Man – in one movie! Count Dracula is back. He needs a powerful amulet that will grant him the power to rule the world. Our heroes are a bunch of kids named the Monster Squad and they are the only ones daring enough to stand in their way!
Stand By Me
Giant Sunday 11th September at 2:00pm USA 1956 201 mins Dir: George Stevens
Michael Jackson Night Moonwalker + DJ Night in the Café Bar A Better Tomorrow
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Friday 19th August at 8:45pm Hong Kong 1986 95 mins Dir: John Woo
A tale of two brothers, Kit is an ambitious rookie cop on the straight and narrow, while his brother Ho is a Traid bigshot running a sophisticated counterfeiting syndicate. This is classic John Woo, from the slow motion action sequences to the themes of loyalties among brothers. This film also introduced the charismatic Chow Yun Fat to international audiences with his turn as Mark, the trench coat wearing anti-hero. With its choreographed bullet ballet sequence this film spawned what became known as the ‘Heroic Bloodshed’ genre.
Stray Cat Rock: Delinquent Girl Boss S Japan 1970 80 mins Dir: Yasuharu Hasebe
The first in a five film series, Stray Cat Rock: Delinquent Girl Boss is the tale of tall biker chick Ako (pop star Akiko Wada) who joins up with Mei (Meiko Kaji) and the Straycats all girl gang as they go up against the powerful Seiyu Group. With knife fights, motorcycle chases and a bit of rock singing, this film delivers a night of B Movie bliss.
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Friday 30th September at 8:00pm USA 1988 93 mins Dir: Jerry Kramer, Jim Blashfield & Colin Chilvers
Made just after the release of the 1987 BAD album, Michael Jackson was at the peak of his critical and commercial success. This fantasy tale of good-versus-evil features the iconic video to Smooth Criminal, Leave Me Alone and Speed Demon alongside some live concert footage that showcases one of the great stage performers in his prime. To be experienced on the big screen for sure! Join us in the QUAD Café bar afterwards where we will be spinning as many Michael Jackson classics as we can fit in one night!
Wealthy rancher Bick Benedict (Rock Hudson) and dirt-poor cowboy Jett Rink (James Dean) both woo Leslie Lynnton (Elizabeth Taylor), a beautiful young woman from Maryland who is new to Texas. She marries Benedict, while Rink discovers oil on a small plot of land. Newly rich, he buys up all the land surrounding the Benedict ranch. Nominated for 10 Oscars this sweeping saga of jealousy, racism and the clash of cultures set in the Texas oilfields belongs on the big screen. The film won director Stevens an Oscar and garnered James Dean a second posthumous nomination. With Mercedes McCambridge, Carroll Baker and Dennis Hopper. This screening will be introduced by Daryn Shepherd.