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There are numerous fine films featuring the 18th Century (or thenabouts), Napoleonic Wars, and military of various kinds out there, and I've had it in mind to view several of them. So, I'm continuing to host some semi-regular gatherings on Sunday evening at mine - or perhaps more accurately, the the Graduate Common Room downstairs. My plan is to reserve the room and go and watch whatever given film, whether or not anyone else shows up, but I'll have coffee, tea, snacks of some kind, and perhaps alcohol on offer, should others arrive.
This week, we have bit of a departure, but it's more or less period. In a sense. And oddly, I'd forgotten that Long John Silver was the *cook.* I'm now rather concerned where my Tall Ships gig will lead me.... ;)
Date: Sunday, 4 September, 2005
Time: Starting from around 6:30pm, ending by 9:00pm at the latest.
Location: Rhodes-Wolfson Common Room, Ablethorpe Complex
Film: Muppet Treasure Island
Tagline: Set sail for muppet mayhem! A retelling of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson tale. With Kermit The Frog as Captain Smolett, Miss Piggy as Benjamina Gunn, Fozzie the Bear as Squire Trelawney and Tim Curry(!) as Long John Silver.
Details: The Ablethorpe Complex is just off the plain, and can be reached from entrances on the Cowley Road and Dawson Street (Note: Dawson Street is now a closed road, with vehicle entrance from St. Clements only), although the former is probably easier to find, being located in between the Galeria Brazil and Meli, the Greek food shop. If coming by bus, take a 1 or 5, and get off at the stop by Eau de Vie. The Ablethorpe Complex is the sheltered entrance across the street. If coming by car, paid parking is available near the Angel and Greyhound in St. Clements. Sometimes, free parking is available along St. Clements as well.
Please phone, e-mail or comment here if you think you might attend (I will assume the usual suspects unless I hear otherwise). EVERYONE IS WELCOME, even if you don't normally attend. I know we've got some muppet fans out there. You will either need to buzz the common room (after 6:30pm) or telephone my mobile to be let in when you arrive, and it would be helpful to be expecting a call. The common room is in the new building, nicely furnished, with seating for over a dozen. There is a roof terrace upstairs for those wishing to smoke cigarettes or cigars. Please feel free to bring any other snacks or drinks you might like.
This week, we have bit of a departure, but it's more or less period. In a sense. And oddly, I'd forgotten that Long John Silver was the *cook.* I'm now rather concerned where my Tall Ships gig will lead me.... ;)
Date: Sunday, 4 September, 2005
Time: Starting from around 6:30pm, ending by 9:00pm at the latest.
Location: Rhodes-Wolfson Common Room, Ablethorpe Complex
Film: Muppet Treasure Island
Tagline: Set sail for muppet mayhem! A retelling of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson tale. With Kermit The Frog as Captain Smolett, Miss Piggy as Benjamina Gunn, Fozzie the Bear as Squire Trelawney and Tim Curry(!) as Long John Silver.
Details: The Ablethorpe Complex is just off the plain, and can be reached from entrances on the Cowley Road and Dawson Street (Note: Dawson Street is now a closed road, with vehicle entrance from St. Clements only), although the former is probably easier to find, being located in between the Galeria Brazil and Meli, the Greek food shop. If coming by bus, take a 1 or 5, and get off at the stop by Eau de Vie. The Ablethorpe Complex is the sheltered entrance across the street. If coming by car, paid parking is available near the Angel and Greyhound in St. Clements. Sometimes, free parking is available along St. Clements as well.
Please phone, e-mail or comment here if you think you might attend (I will assume the usual suspects unless I hear otherwise). EVERYONE IS WELCOME, even if you don't normally attend. I know we've got some muppet fans out there. You will either need to buzz the common room (after 6:30pm) or telephone my mobile to be let in when you arrive, and it would be helpful to be expecting a call. The common room is in the new building, nicely furnished, with seating for over a dozen. There is a roof terrace upstairs for those wishing to smoke cigarettes or cigars. Please feel free to bring any other snacks or drinks you might like.