Film buff nights at 'The Herne'

[*Bob*]

From a glossy flyer, courtesy of The Herne:

They're going to be doing (amongst other things) 'Screen in the garden': showing classic movies outside during summer and serving 'film food' to the viewers.

Any thoughts? I imagine opinion will divide along the usual battle-lines of old ED v new ED etc etc

This important and up-to-the minute information has been brought to you thanks to the magic of "working from home", ie being immediately distracted the instant anything drops through the letterbox. Possibly followed by half an hour of Jeremy Kyle on the goggle-box

[Keef]

That sounds fun! Has anyone ever been to the film showings at Horniman's Gardens? Mrs Keef and I have meant to go a few times, but it's either rained, or something has come up.

[SeanMacGabhann]

Cheers for the info *Bob* - sounds like it could be great fun. Having watched some films outdoors at Somerset House a few years back it seems have a very different effect on the audience. People tend to be more vocal whilst watching

Any of the films named?

[*Bob*]

No programme of films as of yet - 'classic movies' is all that it says. Though due to the proximity of residential housing to the boundary of The Herne I'm guessing 'Pulp Fiction' is off the agenda.

Other stuff they're doing: a couple of beer festivals; Punch & Judy (good, clean, wifebeating fun for all the family), Village Fete and Pig Roast.

[jim_the_chin]

hmm, at the risk of being lounged, how about some Esat Dulwich themed films - i'll start with the obvious and much used 'South by South East' or 'They Came from Outer Clapham' or 'E.D.'

[Nero]

Or 'The Village'. Nero

[Marmora Man]

And 28 days Later with its squel 28 Weeks later. Parts of the latter were shot on the corner of ScutariRoad and Mundania Road - if you look very closely it is possible to see my fence!

[SeanMacGabhann]

Or The Great Train Robbery - Biggs went to what is now The Vale for a pint afterwards (plus ca change)

[Keef]

First few scenes of Mona Lisa.

Oh, and I was watching a film called "Last Orders" the other night (Michael Cane, Ray Winstone and Bob Hoskins), and I've-met-Jimmy pointed out that the pub is the Wishing Well on Bellenden, and you see various bits of the area.

Can't think of any comedy ones right now jim_the_chin, but E.D. is genius in it's simplicity! >:D<

[LostThePlot]

SeanMacGabhann Wrote:

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> Or The Great Train Robbery - Biggs went to what is

> now The Vale for a pint afterwards (plus ca

> change)

And, if I'm not very much mistaken, BIggs went there some time after the actual event.

[LostThePlot]

Keef Wrote:

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> Oh, and I was watching a film called "Last Orders"

> the other night (Michael Cane, Ray Winstone and

> Bob Hoskins), and I've-met-Jimmy pointed out that

> the pub is the Wishing Well on Bellenden, and you

> see various bits of the area.

I use to walk past that every morning on my way to Peckan Pie rail station. One morning I walked past, and suddenly noticed, while in the middle of it that the pub had changed colour, and that there was a MK1 Escort and Vauxhall Viva parked in the road. Felt like I had walked through a time portal. All the trucks etc were parked up the side of the Peckam Exp. so wasn't obvious I was on a film set.

[tiddles]

yes, I remember them filming last orders - we got all excited when the local junk shop in bellenden rd (now either lucias and richards or the dog parlour) looked like it was turning into an organic butchers!! then we found out it was just a film set......

normal service was soon resumed and all us incomers (been here 12 yrs now) all deflated

[furryjumpergirl]

Where is The Herne??

[Marmora Man]

In a small row of grungy shops on the junction of Peckham Rye and St Aidans road at the south end of Peckham Rye park (where Peckham Rye becomes Forest Hill Road). Less than a 1 mile from your new flat in the Gardens. Well worth a visit - good beer, good food, friendly service.

[The Palmerston]

Hi.

Glad to see that our plans for The Herne film screenings have met with such a positive reaction on the ED Forum.

Nothing is set in stone yet but we do plan to show films probably in our newly refurbished barn area in the garden at The Herne. We are looking to do this in conjunction with a local film society and would also like to become envolved with the Stella Artois film season. Another option would be to have mother and child screenings during the week.

We are looking at all the practicalities and options and of course looking to minimise any nuisance to our close neigbours.

If anyone has any suggestions or if there are any film societies who may be interested in using the facility please email me at info@theherne.net

Thanks for the support,

Will

[The Palmerston]

furryjumpergirl Wrote:

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> Where is The Herne??

If you go to www.theherne.net there is a link to a google map and some photographs of the building.

Hope this helps.

[Bleep]

If you show any Jacques Tati films, I'll be there like a shot. His films are best seen on a lazy summer's evening.

[The Palmerston]

Jacques Tati? Hang on a moment, let me just google that ;-)

I'm sure whoever we get in to run the nights will be far more educated in the world of cinema than me. But if you want to be kept up to date with what is happening on the film front at The Herne, we do have a mailing list. I don't want to promote too heavily because that's not what these boards are about. But feel free to check our websites for more info.

[jim_the_chin]

The Sun and Doves was showing Tati last year

[Huguenot]

Bah! We shouldn't be outdone by SE5, the pretentious buggers.

Can we see that one where Catherine Deneuve plays a bored housewife (read ED yummy mummy) who goes on the game to see how the other half lives? Belle de Jour I think it was...

[SimonM]

>>Can we see that one where Catherine Deneuve plays a bored housewife (read ED yummy mummy) who goes on the game to >>>see how the other half lives? Belle de Jour I think it was...

>:D< I have that and several other of Ms Deneuve's works on DVD but would certainly welcome the chance to see her on the big screen yet again!