Lost Classics - Programme Highlights

Programme Highlights Video

Thanks to all who came over the course of the programme, taking some time off but will be back in the future.  Meanwhile, have put together this video of highlights of all twenty films shown.  Enjoy!

Final Event - Closing Gala: Nothing Lasts Forever!

Well, it's finally here - the last film in the series, and the rarest...  Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd feature in the never-released 1984 classic Nothing Lasts Forever!  Unavailable to buy, this copy is from German TV, broadcast in the mid 80's.  

See you this Tuesday the 24th of July for themed cocktails, cosy ambience and free popcorn - and a right royal knees up afterwards!!

The film will begin promptly at 8.30pm. No admission fee.

Lumiere - 88 Chatsworth Road, E5 0LS; nearest station is
Homerton on the Overground line (five minute walk)

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Penultimate Feature - Defending Your Life!

The second-to-last feature in the series - Defending Your Life.  Bittersweet 1991 comedy about the afterlife written, directed by and starring Albert Brooks, and also starring Meryl Streep.  Please not this event is on Wednesday and not the usual Tuesday evening.

See you this Wednesday the 18th of July for themed cocktails, cosy ambience and free popcorn.

The film will begin promptly at 8.30pm. No admission fee.

Lumiere - 88 Chatsworth Road, E5 0LS; nearest station is
Homerton on the Overground line (five minute walk)

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The Snapper

We're down to the final three!! This time it's The Snapper - the first in the Barrytown trilogy by Roddy Doyle. This film by Stephen Frears is the best of the three, with a great comic performance by Colm Meaney.

See you this Tuesday the 10th of July for themed cocktails, cosy ambience and free popcorn.

The film will begin promptly at 8.30pm. No admission fee.

Lumiere - 88 Chatsworth Road, E5 0LS; nearest station is

Homerton on the Overground line (five minute walk)

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Independence Day Special - Lost In America!

A program highlight toward the end of this run of Lost Classics, and a special event for Independence Day - the overlooked 1985 masterpiece Lost In America!  Written, directed by and starring Albert Brooks and co-starring Julie Hagerty.

See you this Tuesday the 3rd of July for themed cocktails, cosy ambience and free popcorn.

The film will begin promptly at 8.30pm. No admission fee.

Lumiere - 88 Chatsworth Road, E5 0LS; nearest station is
Homerton on the Overground line (five minute walk)

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Dirty Work

This time we screen a forgotten 1998 comedy with Norm MacDonald and featuring Chris Farley (both of SNL fame) - Dirty Work!


See you this Tuesday the 26th of June for themed cocktails, cosy ambience and free popcorn.

The film will begin promptly at 8.30pm. No admission fee.

Lumiere - 88 Chatsworth Road, E5 0LS; nearest station is
Homerton on the Overground line (five minute walk)

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Sour Grapes

This week we screen a forgotten 1998 gem: Sour Grapes - written and directed by Larry David, so expect some Seinfeld/Curb Your Enthusiasm themes. See you this Tuesday the 19th of June for themed cocktails, cosy ambience and free popcorn.

The film will begin promptly at 8.30pm. No admission fee.

Lumiere - 88 Chatsworth Road, E5 0LS; nearest station is
Homerton on the Overground line (five minute walk)

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The Money Pit

Bit of light relief after last week's heavy film, this week is... The Money Pit!  Tom Hanks and Shelley Long star in this timely (negative equity anyone...?) screwball comedy, directed by Richard Benjamin.  See you this Tuesday the 12th of June for themed cocktails, cosy ambience and free popcorn.

The film will begin promptly at 8.30pm. No admission fee.

Lumiere - 88 Chatsworth Road, E5 0LS; nearest station is
Homerton on the Overground line (five minute walk)

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Shoot The Moon

Jubilee special!  This film has nothing to do with the Jubilee.  On Tuesday the 5th we screen Shoot The Moon - a poignant, emotional film of the end of a marriage, with great performances from Albert Finney and Diane Keaton.  Themed cocktails and comfy seats - see you there...

The film will begin promptly at 8.30pm. No admission fee.

Lumiere - 88 Chatsworth Road, E5 0LS; nearest station is
Homerton on the Overground line (five minute walk)

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Mikey and Nicky

This week's film is the 1976 Elaine May "gangster" film, Mikey and Nicky, with Peter Falk and John Cassavetes.  Come early for a themed cocktail and a comfy seat.

The film will begin promptly at 8.30pm. No admission fee.

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Superstar

Next time, on Lost Classics...  Starring Molly Shannon and Will Ferrell, the Saturday Night Live spin-off "Superstar"!  8pm on Tuesday the 22nd - come early to order your Superstar cocktail and get settled in.

The film will begin promptly at 8.30pm. No admission fee.

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The Lonely Guy

Thanks to all who came last time, what a great film!  This time, we're showing the truly great Steve Martin film The Lonely Guy, with an inspired performance from Charles Grodin!  8pm on Tuesday the 15th - grab a Lonely Guy cocktail and take your seats!

The film will begin promptly at 8.30pm. No admission fee.

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Orphans

Great night last time, thanks to all who came, and hope your hearts are ok!  This Tuesday's film is Orphans - a fond, overlooked 1987 drama starring Albert Finney (soon to be seen in the new Bond film) and Matthew Modine (soon to be seen in The Dark Knight Rises).  Come for 8pm to make sure you get a seat and an "orphan" cocktail.

The film will begin promptly at 8.30pm. No admission fee.

Lumiere - 88 Chatsworth Road, E5 0LS; nearest station is
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The Changeling

Back at our regularly appointed hour on Tuesday...  The next event is on May 1st and will be The Changeling - bit of a scary one with the always excellent George C. Scott.  Come for 8pm to make sure you get a seat and a ghost story cocktail...

The film will begin promptly at 8.30pm. No admission fee!

Lumiere - 88 Chatsworth Road, E5 0LS; nearest station is
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The Last Detail

The next film will be the Hal Ashby great The Last Detail with Jack Nicholson, with a cameo from Gilda Radner!  This time, for a change, the night will be held on a Wednesday, so come along at 8pm on the 25th of April for a naval-themed cocktail and somewhere to sit.

The film will begin promptly at 8.30pm. No admission fee!

Lumiere - 88 Chatsworth Road, E5 0LS; nearest station is
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Next Event

Now we come to some bona fide classics... The next film will be the film adaptation of Pennies From Heaven, with Steve Martin and Christopher Walken, which turned out to be the last musical MGM ever made. Tuesday 17th. Come at 8pm for a Depression-era cocktail and a comfy seat!

The film will begin promptly at 8.30pm. No admission fee!

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Next Event

Thanks to everyone who braved the weather last time, good night! The next event will be Tuesday the 10th of April, right after Easter, and the film will be the amazing Deathtrap by Sidney Lumet starring Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve.

Come at 8pm to grab a seat and a mystery cocktail. The film will begin promptly at 8.30pm. No admission fee!

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Next Event

The last event was great, really nice vibe - and we are working on a plan to reduce the noise of the cocktail blender!!

We are skipping next Tuesday for the next event to heighten anticipation!! So... the next night will be Tuesday the 3rd of April, and the film will be the Neil Simon classic Biloxi Blues!

Appropriate cocktail du jour will be served...

Come at 8pm to grab a seat. The film will begin promptly at 8.30pm. No admission fee!

Lumiere - 88 Chatsworth Road, E5 0LS; nearest station is Homerton on the Overground line (five minute walk)

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Next Event

The next night is Tuesday the 20th of March and the feature presentation will be... Joe Versus The Volcano!

Come at 8pm to get a seat and free popcorn and grab a "Volcano" cocktail! The film will begin promptly at 8.30pm. No admission fee!

Lumiere - 88 Chatsworth Road, E5 0LS; nearest station is Homerton on the Overground line (five minute walk)

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Opening Night Gala!!!

The first night is Tuesday the 13th of March at the magical grotto that is Lumiere in Homerton, and the first film will be... Quick Change!

Come at 8pm to get your seats and free popcorn and grab a "Quick Change" cocktail! The film will start promptly at 8.30pm. No admission fee.

Lumiere - 88 Chatsworth Road, E5 0LS; nearest station is Homerton on the Overground line (five minute walk)

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