Cycle-In Cinema at Pimp Hall Park

Cycle in Cinema at Pimp Hall Park 

Cycle in Cinema returns to Pimp Hall Park this Summer.  

Once again, Stow Film Lounge presents an outdoor film festival in Pimp Hall Park with a super selection of exciting cinema screenings.

Our specially selected programme of films for you to enjoy features family favourites; from cult classics, from blockbuster to new British comedy, and new documentaries. 

And there will be a mystery 80s classic on Saturday night as voted on by you, Waltham Forest residents!

Arrive on bikes, trikes, skateboards, prams, scooters and all manner of people-powered wheels in the unique green screen setting of the beautiful park. This year films on the large LED screen will start in the afternoon which means more activities to enjoy at these locally run and safely managed events. Bring your own picnic, blankets and rugs and refreshments as it’s going to be a fabulous four-day festival!

Tickets are free with no booking required - just turn up.

More information - http://www.stowfilmlounge.com/

Thursday 19th August

THE IRON GIANT

(Brad Bird, 1999, Cert PG, 90mins)

A 90’s classic of children's cinema, this THE IRON GIANT animated adaptation of Ted Hughes' Cold War fable is from The Incredibles’ creator Brad Bird and one of the great last hand-drawn movies.

Doors: Open 3.30pm. Film 4pm, Close 5.40pm

Pre-film activities: Scribble & Smudge crafts to keep your little ones entertained. 

DONNIE DARKO

(Richard Kelly, 2001, Cert 15, 108mins)

One of the greatest film debuts of the century, Richard Kelly's first feature DONNIE DARKO turns 20 this year -  we’re honoured to screen it at PHP, revisiting this daring, original vision.

After surviving a freak accident, sleepwalking Donnie Darko struggles to connect with his world and suffers terrifying visions. As he challenges the town he lives in, he explores what it means to be alive, to live and love. Donnie uncovers secrets of the universe that propose a power to alter time and destiny.

Doors: Open 6.30pm. Film 7pm, Close 8.30pm 

Friday 20th August

WALL-E

(Andrew Stanton, 2008, Cert U, 97mins)

The first film in our environment double-bill features Wall-E, short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class, who is the last robot left on Earth. He spends his days tidying up the planet, one piece of garbage at a time. But during 700 years, Wall-E has developed a personality, and he's more than a little lonely. Then he spots Eve, a sleek and shapely probe sent back to Earth on a scanning mission. Smitten Wall-E embarks on his greatest adventure yet when he follows Eve across the galaxy.

Doors: Open 3.30pm. Film 4pm, Close 5.30pm

Pre-film activities: Scribble & Smudge crafts to keep your little ones entertained. (TBC)

SILENT RUNNING

(Douglas Trumbull, 1972, Cert PG, 90 mins)

"One of the greatest movies ever made and the best sci-fi of all time" -  so says one Mark Kermode.

After botanical life ends on Earth, ecologist Freeman Lowell (Bruce Dern) maintains a greenhouse on a space station to preserve various plants for future generations. Assisted by three robots - Huey, Dewey and Louie - and a small human crew, Lowell rebels when he is ordered to destroy the greenhouse in favour of carrying cargo, which puts him at odds with everyone but his mechanical companions.

Doors: Open 6.30pm. Film 7pm, Close 8.30pm

Post film Q&A with Stuart Wright (Britflix) 

Saturday 21st August 

BABE

(Chris Noonan, 1995, Cert U, 92mins) 

Our children's Saturday matinee is this rare family-friendly feature with a heart as big as its special effects budget. Nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture and winner for Best Visual Effects, Babe is the timeless tale of a young orphaned piglet.

Doors: Open 3.30pm. Film 4pm, Close 5.30pm

An 80s classic as voted for by the public. Mystery Film 
 

Doors: Open 6.30pm. Film 7pm, Close 8.30pm 

Sunday 22nd August 

SECRET GARDEN

(Agnieszka Holland, 1993, Cert U, 106mins)

This celebration of childhood has a real love of nature and appreciation for gardening!

As recently orphaned Mary Lennox is sent to live with her distant uncle at his large mansion, a place full of secrets. She soon realises there are many shadows at this place, from screams in the night, a disabled relative and a neglected hidden garden. The rebellious and single-minded Mary is determined to bring life back to the house and its occupants.

Doors: Open 3.30pm. Film 4pm, Close 5.50pm

MISBEHAVIOUR

(Philippa Lowthorpe, 2020, Cert 12A, 106mins)

A big-hearted British comedy about the night 51 years ago, when the Miss World competition at the Royal Albert Hall was interrupted by a pioneering protest. The old guard and Hollywood comedian Bob Hope came up against the newly formed Women's Liberation Movement and a particular kind of flour power.

This entertaining and enjoyable recreation of this eventful evening and game-changing moment in cultural history is a film about rebellion and female empowerment. A crowd-pleasing story with a brilliant cast and our final film in this year’s PHP programme.

Doors: Open 6.30pm. Film 7pm, Close 8.30pm