If, by chance, you happen to be without a literary indulgence this coming bank holiday and primarily based in London, then here are a few alternatives for you to fill your weekend with…
BFI South Bank (London) is hosting the second part in their Film Science series reflecting on how human society might evolve and the human experience change in the future. They will be showing Minority Report, Moon, Punishment without Crime, Les Revenants, Random Quest, Solaris, The Wild Blue Yonder and The Year of the Sex Olympics at various dates and times between 19th - 31st August. However, there seems to be a distinct lack of super powers in this supposed future, so all those hours painstakingly choosing what power you’ll develop or X-Men character you’ll become looks a little wasted if BFI get their way. Alternatively try BFI IMAX for Avatar: Special Edition which includes a whole eight extra minutes of over-sized smurf action.
‘Open all hailing frequencies’ and ‘set a course, maximum warp’ to the Prince Charles Cinema (Leicester Square, London). August bank holiday weekend (running from the 27th - 29th) sees a Star Trek marathon of epic proportions grace its renowned screens. Showcasing all 11 Star Trek movies, and ending with the most recent incarnation, the Prince Charles Cinema has laid on a veritable geek-feast; be you Trekkie, Trek-enthusiast or passing Trek-curious, who doesn’t love a bit of Shatner?
Star Trek Marathon http://www.princecharlescinema.com/
Fright Fest (Empire Cinema, Leicester Square, London), promises a somewhat more chilling weekend. In its 11th year, Fright Fest is going from strength to strength; expect animations, sci-fi and short films as well as the world premier of Hatchet II and the likes of Primal, Burning Bright and Higanjima. Running from the 26th - 30th this year’s line-up is set to be terrifying (and a bit weird).
Fancy travelling a little further a-field? How about a few centuries? Set in a 15th century castle complete with moat, deep in the heart of the Sussex countryside, England’s Medieval Festival immerses its visitors in medieval life. Complete with a mock-battle involving over 1,000 participants in full medieval garb (and demeanour) laying siege to the castle twice daily, this medieval romp includes jousting competitions, fire-eating and falconry displays.
England’s Medieval Festival, Herstmonceau Castle, East Sussex (9th – 31st August)
www.englandsmedievalfestival.com
If you’re doing anything sci-fi or fantasy related this bank holiday weekend or perhaps you know of a great event happening anywhere in the world this month and want to let other people know, we would love to hear about it.
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