01 moviefilm 03 moviefilm lewishamleisure moviefilm Lewisham may not 02 have its own cinema, but there are still Below: Horniman Museum and Downham Library plenty of places to view 07 moviefilm films in the borough 1 2 04 moviefilm 01 01A 03A 03 02A ithout a permanent 02 cinema in Lewisham, Above: Broadway 3 more and more of us Art house flicks Theatre and 4 W Forest Hill are swapping the thrill of the big For those who prefer contemporary screen for a somewhat less exciting films to classics, there’s the Fox and Library 07 07A DVD at home. Thankfully there are Firkin’s film night. Situated opposite 04 a number of cheap – and often free – Ladywell Leisure Centre, the pub 04A independent screenings and film recently relaunched its regular film clubs popping up all over the night and now offers up everything FiLms shot in LeWisham borough that not only offer up the from student films and art house Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day Watts and Viggo Mortenson. usual big blockbusters but an flicks to animation and music exciting mix of classics, world videos. The Motion Picture and This comedy starring Frances Nil by Mouth Gary Oldman’s partly cinema and cutting-edge films, too. Independent film night, held on the McDormand was filmed at Brockley’s autobiographical portrayal of life in first Wednesday of every month, is famous Rivoli Ballroom last year. south-east London used the streets, Vintage film nights run by local film producer Sarah Bullet Boy Hard-hitting film about estates and pubs of Deptford and New Blackheath Halls may be best known Scott. ‘It gives people a chance to black Britain’s gun culture filmed Cross as a backdrop. as a top music venue, but it also show their films in a low-key around Deptford and Lewisham. Shaun of the Dead This Zombie hosts independent film seasons with environment,’ says Sarah. ‘We’ve Eastern Promises Watergate Street romantic comedy, starring Simon Pegg themes such as literary adaptations been really lucky to get such a high around the river in Deptford was used and Nick Frost, used The Duke of and musicals. Its vintage film nights standard.’ There’s even free popcorn, as a grisly dumping ground in this Albany pub in New Cross for outside feature a particular star of the silver plus handy access to the bar, making Russian mobster film starring Naomi shots of The Winchester Pub. STARRING screen and often an accompanying it a good place to relax with friends. talk. Doris Day and Katharine Downham and Forest Hill Blackheath Halls, Fox and Firkin, Downham Hepburn have already been put in libraries regularly put on free film and watch a film as the sun goes project Fresh Films, set up by Kiri the spotlight, and other big names screenings for all age groups, which down – all for free. The museum Lewin. Previous events have and Forest Hill Libraries, Horniman Museum, being considered for the next run at Downham Library ranges from generally shows two outdoor films included a children’s film festival, of films (beginning in September) a sing-a-long cartoon club to arty each summer, as well as one or two French film festival and a blend of Café Crema, Broadway Theatre include Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly flicks and the latest big action indoor showings at other points in cult films, world cinema and more. and Bette Davis. blockbusters. And the refurbished the year. The choice of film ties in Film nights cost £6, with a meal and introducing The Brockley Jack Theatre Brockley Jack Theatre in Brockley with ongoing exhibitions. Their included, and details of upcoming Road SE4 is hoping to launch a film forthcoming programme includes screenings can be found on a notice Why isn’t there a cinema in LeWisham? club later in the year. Chinese filmHero on 14 August board inside the cafe. (8.30pm) and Indian filmBride and The Broadway Theatre in Catford The borough was once home to several and were at an all-time low by the says: ‘We have been working hard for Al fresco screenings Prejudice on 28 August (8pm). is another great Lewisham venue cinemas, including the Gaumont Palace mid-1980s. By the late 1980s, there were some years to try to secure a new cinema In the summer months, warm Meanwhile, over in New Cross, that offers film alongside plays, in Lewisham High Street (demolished no operating cinemas left in Lewisham. as part of the proposals to develop evenings mean film screenings can popular vegetarian eaterie Café concerts and musicals. The theatre in 1991), the Eros in Rushey Green Audience numbers started to creep up Lewisham Town Centre. There is strong venture outdoors. The Horniman Crema serves up film nights is planning a new season of films (demolished in 1961) and the Catford again in the 1990s with the coming of interest from the main cinema operators Museum is a popular and scenic alongside organic food to for Thursday nights across October ABC on Bromley Road (now a church). out-of-town multiplexes. to be part of the project, so I hope setting for al fresco screenings, and Goldsmiths students and locals and November – visit www. Cinema audiences started to decline in The good news is that Lewisham may Lewisham could have its own cinema in every summer film buffs gather in alike. The screenings are organised broadwaytheatre.org.uk for more the 1960s due to the growth of television, get a cinema. Mayor Sir Steve Bullock a few years’ time.’ front of the bandstand, grab a chair by south London independent information. 14 www.lewisham.gov.uk www.lewisham.gov.uk 15.