Kevin’s Curated 70’s Cinema Season Coming Soon to The Sound of the Picture House

The Picture House is launching a new season of curated films, focusing on the best of 1970s cinema. The season will explore influential films from Europe and the UK, as well as mainstream American cinema. The films will be screened alongside a podcast, The Sound of the Picture House, which will delve into the story of 1970s cinema and the challenges faced by The Picture House during that time.

The season starts with the 1970 film Performance, directed by Nic Roeg and Donald Cammell, and starring Mick Jagger and James Fox. Other films to be screened include Five Easy Pieces, The Devils, The Last Picture Show, Cries and Whispers, Nashville, and some Tarkovsky films.

The curator, Kevin Markwick, will share his personal anecdotes and experiences of growing up in the 1970s and working at The Picture House. He will also discuss the cultural and historical context of the films and their significance in the history of cinema.

The season promises to be an exciting journey through the world of 1970s cinema, with a unique perspective on the films and their place in history.