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December 2020 Cinema Podcast

  December 2020 Cinema Podcast

Posted on Mon 30 Nov 2020

While the halcyon days of films being released into the cinema seem a distant memory and Watershed Cinemas were more closed than open, this month's podcast still finds a rich array of fantastic films to remember from 2020.

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Watershed recognised on UK Social Enterprise Roll of Honour

Posted on Wed 25 Nov 2020

The outstanding work of Watershed, led by CEO Clare Reddington, over the course of the pandemic has been recognised at a special event bringing together the UK's business community.

Illustration by Stacey Olika for The Fight for Data Rights, an article highlighting actions we can take as a community to impro

Meet Container: the new online magazine about creative technology

Posted on Fri 20 Nov 2020

Launching today, Container puts the spotlight on the people and processes behind creative tech, and provides a platform for voices outside the mainstream.

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Watershed and Lockdown

Posted on Mon 2 Nov 2020

The Watershed building will temporarily close from 22:00 on Wed 4 Nov

Cover of Watershed's first brochure with black & white photo of the building and text saying Watershed opens June 7th 1982

  'Britains First Media Centre': A History of Bristol's Watershed Cinema, 1964-1998

Thu 9 May 2019

Research article examining the origins and development of Watershed, 1964-1998.

CRASH

“ Harnessing Perversity  ”

Posted on Thu 29 Oct 2020 by Jonathan Bygraves

To mark the 4K cinema restoration of David Cronenberg's infamous Crash, film historian, programmer and video editor Jonathan Bygraves explores the commonalities between the work of J.G. Ballard and David Cronenberg.

November 2020 Cinema Podcast

  November 2020 Cinema Podcast

Posted on Wed 28 Oct 2020

In November's podcast Mark Cosgrove (Watershed Cinema Curator) and Tara Judah (Watershed Cinema Producer) ponder and refute October's news, reported by some newspapers, of the death of cinema; plus share their cinema highlights for the month ahead at Watershed.

SHIRLEY

“ A Shadow of Thyself ”

Posted on Mon 26 Oct 2020 by Tara Judah

Facing the artist's shadow in the films of Josephine Decker.

RELIC

“ London Film Fest at home ”

Posted on Mon 26 Oct 2020 by Tara Judah

This year's London Film Festival took place in our very own venue, and also at home. Here are a few of our highlights and films to look forward to in the coming months.

Mogul Mowgli

“ The Eyes Have it ”

Posted on Sun 18 Oct 2020 by Tara Judah

We caught up with writer-director Bassam Tariq to find out all about the Evil Eye and shadow conflict in Mogul Mowgli.

Ella Good and Nicki Kent at VLA in New Mexico © Nicholas Crumrine 2019

Open Call for our Spring Residencies Programme

Posted on Tue 13 Oct 2020

An opportunity to develop artistic ideas that explore technology, environmental emergencies and possible futures.