I chose this film because this is bound to be something unique and worthy of the title Non-Multiplex. A quote from the Director Peter Strickland, “When you make a film, be very tunnel-visioned and focus on your obsessions and not give a damn about trends or what an audience wants or not even yourself in terms of what they want from you based on your last film. ” He seems to have got it right as critics are loving it. Cheers, Julian

There is no nudity in this film.

A woman who studies butterflies and moths tests the limits of her relationship with her lover. Sidse Babet Knudsen (Borgen) and Chiara D’Anna play Cynthia and Evelyn, lovers caught up in a series of complex S&M games. Explores the privileges of victimhood and the nuances of what it means to suffer for love.

Come join us for a spot of networking at the cinema bar with other filmmakers before and/or after the screening. Friday, 20th February, 2015 from 5.15pm (West End, London). This is a special screening with the director Peter Strickland giving a Q&A.

For further details and to register to join the Non-Multiplex Cinemagoers Group, please visit our Meetup page here.

“Ex Machina is written by London born Alex Garland who is making his directorial debut. He is also known for being the screenwriter for Sunshine, 28 Days Later and Dred.”

A tense, cerebral sci-fi about two men (played by Oscar Isaac – Inside Llewyn Davis and Domhnall Gleeson – About Time) testing the intelligence, and the sexuality, of an AI inside a robotic woman’s body.

Come watch this with a band of filmmakers and film lovers on Wednesday 21st January, the next Non-Multiplex Cinemagoers Group outing. Meet from an hour before the screening at the cinema bar in London for friendly banter over a drink or two. For all the details and to register your interest to watch this, please go to the Meetup.com group here.

AH Men www.ahmen.co.uk, is a ground breaking musical play that goes on stage for the first time ever in Phoenix Artists Club from 8th – 14th April.. It stars Jenia Emmanuelle as the wife and Lawe James as the husband, who deftly reveals the art of cross dressing to tight deadlines when he transitions from Trevor to Tiffany in less than ten minutes. Lawe James is a seasoned performer and singer on the LGBT circuit. Produced by Noel Wilson Tel: 07930 969249
AH Men is attracting global attention and has been described as wonderful, and one of the few good things to come out of London. Even before the first performance, AH Men is being booked as part of Festivals in Camden, The South East and even Greece. Check out the video promo at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sZcxmBPVVQ. AH Men – The Musical
AH Men is the true story of a woman whose husband had a sex change and portrays an authentic, gentle, humorous and romantic account of the impact that sex change has on partners and families.. Anyone interested in two free tickets to AH Men worth £10 each should email angelsforce@ymail.com with title YES PLEASE I WANT FREE TICKETS. The draw will take place on Easter Sunday.

8th April – 14th April
Show starts at 7.30pm , 7pm Wednesday
Book your ticket in advance to avoid disappointment.

Phoenix Arts Theatre
1 Phoenix Street
St Giles
London
WC2H 8BU

Tickets are £10 each available from www.ahmen.co.uk. Also are 2 tickets for 1 for the 12th April performance.

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Exclusive Interview with Lynne Paris, Writer and Director of AH Men
Q:-This must have been a traumatic experience for you. What made you tell your story publicly?
A:- I was asked to, and because I know how isolated wives of transexuals can feel I decided to go public to reach out and support other women who find themselves in my position. To give them hope and self respect back.
Q:- How do you plan to support wives?
A:- I’ve developed a Helpline network of Counsellors , Relationship Coaches and spiritual resource which will make sense of what has happened to them. It’s a time of growth and transition for wives as well to reach their full potential. It’s hard for women, if their husband wants a sex change, to understand that they can also revolutionise their lives – have their own transition, in a way.
Q :- But surely a wife can refuse to agree to her husband having a sex change unless she feels comfortable with the idea?
A:- You’d expect so, but legislation was passed in Europe making it unnecessary for a man to have the consent of his wife before he has a sex change. A man can be a long way down the treatment route without his wife even knowing. What happened to me could happen to any woman.
Q: How can women access the Helpline?
A:- Details will shortly be published on the AH Men website www.ahmen.co.uk
Q: What are your plans for AH Men?
A:- AH Men is attracting attention from many Diversity Groups, at home and abroad because it explores issues around The Equality Act and Protected Characteristics in a uniquely insightful and humorous way. We’ve received a couple of enquiries about making a film. I guess we’ll just see what comes along.