25 ANNIVERSARY SCREENING On the day millions of Americans cast their votes at the ballot box we offer a little light relief with this special 25th anniversary screening of this savagely funny sophomore film from Alexander Payne, director of The Holdovers, Sideways, About Schmidt, The Descendants, Nebraska and more. When high school teacher Jim McCallister […]
Speaker: Amber Shepherd, University of Sussex There is still a lot that we do not understand about our universe, such as dark matter and dark energy. Much of our understanding of dark matter comes from observations made from far out galaxies. We are building a very sensitive tabletop device to gather data which may help […]
+ LIVE Q&A WITH CORRINA ANTROBUS AUTHOR OF ‘I LOVE ROMCOMS & I AM A FEMINIST’ Join us for an evening celebrating and reappraising one of cinema’s most beloved but misunderstood genres, the Romantic Comedy. On the night we’ll be hosting a special in person Q&A with author and film critic (Empire, BBC Radio, Huffington Post, Total […]
With Dr Matt Pope La Manche is the name we give to the Ice Age landscapes of the English Channel, southern Britain and northern France. It has a record of early human behaviour which varies from isolated and difficult-to-interpret single artefacts through to rare sites preserving deep and rich accumulations of many thousands of finds. […]
Perhaps Scotland’s greatest ever director, Bill Forsyth is best known for his smash hit British films Gregory’s Girl and Local Hero, but it’s perhaps his first American film that is his masterpiece. Based on the novel of the same name by Marilynne Robinson, Housekeeping tells the story of two young girls who, after the suicide […]
Nominated for 10 Oscars with a searingly sensational Oscar winning screenplay named by The Writer’s Guild of America as one of the 10 best ever written, Paddy Chayefsky’s story of a TV news anchor who one day appears to have a nervous breakdown live on air whilst going on a fanatical rant, and the subsequent […]
Matt Haig is the the beloved author of titles such as 'The Midnight Library' and 'How to Stop Time' and now brings us another beautifully wrought and inspiring novel, 'The Life Impossible' Meet Grace, a retired maths teacher who has been left a run down house on a Mediterranean island by a long lost friend. With […]
One of the funniest, most heartfelt and enjoyable documentaries of all time now celebrating it's 25th anniversary 'American Movie' (winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival) centres on young Wisconsin filmmaker Mark Borchardt who along with friend Mike Schank are attempting to make low budget horror movie 'Coven'. […]
Christmas Special! Back at WWC again director Alexander Payne (responsible for the likes of Sideways, The Descendants, About Schmidt, Nebraska and more) brings us his latest film in the form of this delightfully witty and touching Christmas tale. Infused with Payne's trademark bittersweet tone this was one the year's best reviewed film. A best picture […]
After weeks of hard work and dedication, the talented individuals from the 8-week comedy course are ready to take the stage and showcase their comedic genius. From crafting hilarious material to perfecting their delivery, they've honed their skills week after week, and the results are nothing short of spectacular. Join them for an unforgettable evening […]
Our 2-day Christmas Makers Fair returns to Wagner Hall for its fourth year, showcasing some of the most diverse and talented makers, artists & designers local to Brighton. Get ready to embrace the festive spirit as we bring you an enchanting curated Christmas Makers Fair, where creativity and cheer collide. Join us for a joyful […]
Our 2-day Christmas Makers Fair returns to Wagner Hall for its fourth year, showcasing some of the most diverse and talented makers, artists & designers local to Brighton. Get ready to embrace the festive spirit as we bring you an enchanting curated Christmas Makers Fair, where creativity and cheer collide. Join us for a joyful […]
Christmas Special #2! Closing out the year much as we began it we are once again in the company of the world's greatest living director Martin Scorsese (Raging Bull, The King Of Comedy, After Hours, Goodfellas, Casino, The Departed, Shutter Island, The Wolf of Wall Street) who brings us this stealth adaptation of A Christmas […]
With Dr Iris Asllani This talk delves into the remarkable insights that MRI technology provides into the brain’s circulatory system and its impact on health. By exploring how blood flow sustains brain function, we will uncover its critical role in cognition, aging, and neurological disorders. You'll learn how cutting-edge imaging techniques allow us to visualize […]
PLUS MYSTERY MOVIE WWC is back at the end of January by which time (let's be honest) you will have given up on the gym membership you so enthusiastically bought at the beginning of the year. So why not let White Wall Cinema do the heavy lifting for you and provide some cinematic 'gymspiration' in […]
Speaker: Professor Stephen WilkinsUniversity of Sussex In our current understanding, our Universe emerged from an incredibly hot, dense state roughly 14 billion years ago. While initially incredibly hot and full of light as the Universe expanded it cooled, eventually becoming dark, entering a period known as the “cosmological dark ages”. During this period dark matter […]
In 'The Trading Game', Gary Stevenson charts his life from working-class roots in Ilford to becoming one of Citibank's leading financial traders, dealing in trillions of dollars of other people's money everyday. He takes us right to the dark heart of the trading world, introducing us to the many intoxicating and amoral characters who reside […]
With Abigail Dombey CEng What part will hydrogen play in getting to Net Zero? with Abigail Dombey CEng CEnv. Hydrogen is being hyped as THE energy vector for the transition to net zero. However, whilst it will be essential for the decarbonisation of many areas of the economy, there will be limits to its use. This presentation will […]
ALT. VALENTINE'S SPECIAL Legendary director Alfred Hitchcock is often mistakenly most associated with his hit horror movies such as Psycho or The Birds, but any real Hitchcock lover will tell you these don't come near top of the list when it comes to the director's greatest films. Hitchcock movies that employ an air of mystery such as Vertigo, or North By […]
Mission Impossible on mobility scooters, the fabulous 93 year old June Squibb takes on her FIRST EVER lead role in the history of her remarkable 70 year career (and is about to have her second ever lead role in the first film directed by Scarlett Johansson). A remarkable treasure of the movie industry, Squibb plays […]
