FACT: Cinema in the City: Pump Up The Volume + Kicking and Screaming [15]

FACT: Cinema in the City: Pump Up The Volume + Kicking and Screaming [15]

When

25.10.24    
19:00
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Where

Toxteth TV
37-45 Windsor St, Liverpool , L8 1XE

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Cinema in the City: Pump Up The Volume + Kicking and Screaming [15]

VideOdyssey
37-45 Windsor Street, Toxteth, Liverpool L8 1XE
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Genre: Drama

Part of the Cinema in the City: VHS Edition season

Cinema in the City is stepping back in time this October with a weekend of 90s nostalgia. We’ve teamed up with VideOdyssey in Toxteth, one of the UK’s last remaining video rental shops, to screen three coming-of-age double features from VHS that shaped youth culture in the 1990s and defined a generation.

Pump Up the Volume (1990) is a rebellious drama that captures the angst and disillusionment of suburban youth. Starring Christian Slater as Mark, a shy high school student who transforms into a pirate radio DJ, the film explores themes of free speech, teenage rebellion, and the power of voice in challenging the status quo. As Mark’s broadcasts ignite a wave of unrest among his peers, the film becomes a powerful statement on the struggles of a generation longing to be heard.

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Kicking and Screaming (1995) is Noah Baumbach’s directorial debut. This witty, dialogue-driven comedy chronicles the lives of four recent college graduates who are reluctant to move on from their academic cocoon. As they drift aimlessly through post-graduate life, grappling with relationships, ambition, and existential angst, the film offers a humorous yet poignant reflection on the uncertainties and anxieties of transitioning into adulthood. Baumbach’s sharp writing and keen observational eye make this a defining exploration of 90s slacker culture.

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Bookings

Double Feature Tickets — £10-13

19:00 

Cinema in the City is our experiential film programme featuring the best of new, classic and independent cinema screened in unexpected and unique locations.

We are excited to be screening this double feature from VHS, adding an authentic layer of retro charm that transports you back to the era of videotape rewinding. This unique experience invites you to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the ’90s, making it a perfect opportunity to relive – or discover for the first time – the magic of watching movies as we did when they were made.

Filmgoers will also have the opportunity to battle and play in VideOdyssey’s retro game arcade which features vintage titles like Ms.Pac-Man, Street Fighter II, Donkey Kong, and Double Dragon.

Food, drinks and themed cocktails will be available to purchase.

Getting Here

These screenings will take place at VideOdyssey, 37-45 Windsor Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, L8 1XE.

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Doors open at 18:00. Films begin at 19:00.

All films are suitable for ages 15 and over. Between each film, you will have a break to rest, stretch your legs, play games, grab a drink, or refuel from the cinema menu.

Seating is unreserved. Feel free to bring your own cushion.

Refunds

  • Tickets to FACT events cannot be exchanged or refunded, except in the case of cancelled or rescheduled events. However, tickets are transferrable if you are no longer able to attend an event.
  • Your e-ticket will be emailed to the email address supplied. An e-ticket can be shown on a mobile device or printed on paper for entry.
  • All prices are subject to availability.

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