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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 10h

"All my early school reports from the age of 5 were 'Daniel must learn not to distract others.'" The ever-distracting Dan Stevens was born on this day in 1982. Are you looking forward to seeing him in Amazon's new Robocop TV series?

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 14h

Don't forget to tune in to @beverley_fm 107.8FM on Monday night when we'll be on @cattleandson's Moo's at the Movies, from 7pm-8pm, wherever you listen to the radio! We had an amazing time talking about the film club and films!

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 17h

Happy 58th birthday to one of our favourite composers, Michael Giacchino. He's having quite a prolific 2026, scoring such films as Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The End of Oak Street, and Behemoth already, with Ray Gunn and Klara and the Sun still to come!

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 20h

ARRIVAL premiered in the UK at the BFI London Film Festival 10 years ago today. Amy Adams was Denis Villeneuve's first choice for Louise Banks. She agreed to the role within 24 hours of receiving the screenplay.

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Mexican filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer Guillermo del Toro turns 62 today. You can catch my favourite of his films, Pan's Labyrinth, back on the big screen in cinemas at the end of the month to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

"Good morning, and in case I don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night!" THE TRUMAN SHOW opened in the UK on this day in 1998. Did you know Jim Carrey and Ed Harris never met during filming?

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

"Gordon's alive!" Born on this day in 1936, friend of We Watch Films, our beloved Brian Blessed celebrates his 90th birthday today!

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS premiered in New York City on this day in 1993. In 2001, Disney had considered doing a CGI sequel, but Tim Burton had convinced them to drop the idea, thank the seasonal gods!

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

"It's just better to be yourself than to try to be some version of what you think the other person wants." Matthew Paige Damon turns 56 today. What's your favourite film of his so far?

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Paul Thomas Anderson's BOOGIE NIGHTS appeared at the New York Film Festival on this day in 1997. Did you know the working title for the film during its development was 'Pushing Thirteen'?

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

"Some of the most intense affairs are between actors and characters. There's a fire in the human heart and we jump into it with the same obsession as we have with our lovers." Born on this day in Manhatten, New York, arguably one of cinema's most loved action heros, Sigourney Weaver turns 77 today.

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

"Money won is twice as sweet as money earned." Martin Scorsese's THE COLOR OF MONEY, starring Tom Cruise and Paul Newman as the student and teacher of pool hustling, received its New York Premiere 40 years ago today.

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

"The pain, I can assure you, will be exquisite" Our next classic back on the big screen is Clive Barker's CANDYMAN. Join us at 8pm on Monday 19 October for our Halloween special screening, only at Parkway Cinemas! All tickets £6 wewatchfilms.com

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The UK had an incredible day at the cinema on this day in 1994, with Oscar winners FORREST GUMP and THE LION KING both being released! Which would you watch first in a double bill?

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

You can catch their show every Monday night from 7-8pm, on Beverley FM 107.8FM, but if you want to hear us waffle on, tune in next Monday 12 October from 7pm! Sorry for going on chaps! Good luck with the edit 😉

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Last night, we had the absolute pleasure of recording an interview with Martin Jr and Martin Snr for next Monday's Moo's at the Movies show on Beverley FM, talking about all things We Watch Films, our new season, our love for films and more!

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Demolition Man had its US premiere in LA 32 years ago today, and we still don't know how to use those seashells!

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Coming up later this month, on Saturday 24 October, our friends at Horror Fest UK are back with their horror-themed Comic-Con - with over 60 stalls, artists, authors, creators, replica photo ops and loads of fun, plus special guests! Cosplay is optional! Book tickets: facebook.com/horrorfestUK

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Martin Scorsese's CAPE FEAR held its New York premiere 35 years ago today. Did you know Steven Spielberg was initially attached to direct the project before recommending Scorsese for the position?

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

"The darker, more complex and emotional the part is, the easier it is for me. But I don't take any of that stuff home with me at the end of the day." Elizabeth Shue was born on this day in 1963.

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

David Fincher's FIGHT CLUB premiered in the US on this day in 1999.

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

James Bond's first big-screen outing, DR. NO, had its London Premiere on this day in 1962. After viewing this movie, James Bond creator Ian Fleming reportedly described it as being, "Dreadful. Simply dreadful."

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We Watch Films is your local film club, bringing classic movies back to the big screen every month with our friends at Parkway Cinema. This autumn we're bringing you: 19 Oct: CANDYMAN 9 Nov: ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES 14 Dec: WHEN HARRY MET SALLY All tickets just £6 wewatchfilms.com

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

"I was reading the script in the back of the car and I turned to my dad and yelled, "I've GOT to get this!". And he replied, "Then you will." And I thought, "Yep, that's it. I'm bloody well going to." And that was it." Kate Winslet, talking about Heavenly Creatures, was born on this day in 1975.

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

BLADE RUNNER 2049 was released in the UK on this day in 2017. Was it a sequel that needed to be made? Probably not. Are we glad Denis Villeneuve made it? Absolutely!

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

"If you need a ceiling painted, a chariot race run, a city besieged, or the Red Sea parted, you think of me." The late Charlton Heston was born on this day in 1923!

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Alfonso Cuarón's incredible disaster movie GRAVITY was released in the US on this day in 2013. What film still puts you on the edge of your seat every time you watch it?

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Happy birthday to 90s cool kid Alicia Silverstone, who turns 50 today.

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

On this day in 2019, we saw the release of Todd Phillip's JOKER, fast forward to its 5 year anniversary in 2024 and its sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, was released. What did you think of these two?

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Candyman. Candyman. Candyman. Candyman.... Join us on Monday 19 October at Parkway Cinemas, when we'll be bringing your seasonal horror fix back to the big screen! We're kicking off the night from 7pm with our BIG MOVIE QUIZ, followed by the film at 8pm. All tickets £6. wewatchfilms.com

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

"Cinema is an art form that is designed to go across borders. And as a filmmaker, the only way I can direct a movie is when I feel close to my culture." Happy birthday to director Denis Villeneuve, who was born on this day in 1967.

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

"You! You are still dangerous. But you can be my wingman any time." TOP GUN soared into UK cinemas 40 years ago today.

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"It was not my intention to do this in front of you. For that I'm sorry. But you can take my word for it, your mother had it comin'. When you grow up, if you still feel raw about it, I'll be waiting." Quentin Tarantino's 4th film, KILL BILL VOL.1, received its London premiere 22 years ago today.

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"My job is being a musician. I just make films for fun, really." Singer, Songwriter, and actor Sting turns 75 today.

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

THE SHINING opened in London on this day in 1980. Because Danny Lloyd was so young and since it was his first acting job, Stanley Kubrick was highly protective of the child. During the shooting of the movie, Lloyd was under the impression that the film he was making was a drama, not a horror movie.

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"Does Mary Poppins have an orgasm? Does she go to the bathroom? I assure you, she does." Mary Poppins herself, shaking off her wholesome reputation, Dame Julie Andrews was born on this day in 1935.

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The highest-grossing live-action Walt Disney film of its time, COOL RUNNINGS opened in US cinemas on this day in 1993.

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"No one gave me anything. I fought TB, I fought the devil. But I made people laugh. I don't want immortality. I've lived it all. I've done it all." The late Richard Harris was born on this day in 1930. Was he your King Arthur, your Marcus Aurelius, your Dumbledore...?

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy October everyone! You know it's the start of the spooky season when the Horror films start to roll around, and on this day 22 years ago, SAW made its UK cinematic debut! What horror films are you looking forward to watching this month?

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"I don't want to come off as arrogant here, but I'm the greatest botanist on this planet." Ridley Scott's THE MARTIAN, based on the fantastic book by Andy Weir and starring Matt Damon, opened in the UK on this day in 2015. What are some of your favourite book-to-film adaptations?

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"I'm not someone who wakes up at 6:00 am to go to the gym. The truth is that I like cakes and pasta, the odd glass of wine and a very occasional cigarette. My advice is: eat well, drink well, have good sex--and laugh a lot. The rest comes all on its own." Monica Anna Maria Bellucci turns 62 today!

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Gone too soon... SERENITY opened in the US on this day in 2005.

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

They must have known I was coming! The 90s horror classic CANDYMAN is back on the big screen for one night only, for our next film club screening, with our friends at Parkway Cinemas, on Monday 19 October. 7pm: Big Movie Quiz 8pm: Film All tickets £6: wewatchfilms.com

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"Acting is great therapy - you get to do things you'd normally get arrested for." Happy 84th birthday to Ian McShane.

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"That woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die." Quentin Tarantino's KILL BILL VOL. 1 had its Hollywood premiere on this day in 2003.

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Just 3 more weeks to go until we get stuck into our last season of 2026, starting with CANDYMAN on Monday 19 October, with our friends at Parkway Cinema in #Beverley, #Cleethorpes, #Workington, and #Barnsley. 7pm: Big Movie Quiz 8pm: Film 🎟️ wewatchfilms.com

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Daniel Craig's final outing as James Bond, NO TIME TO DIE had its London Premiere on this day in 2021 after a prolonged release and multiple release dates due to its original director leaving the project, and then, of course, the global pandemic. Are you ready for a new era of Bond?

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"I have been very happy, very rich, very beautiful, much adulated, very famous, and very unhappy." The late Brigitte Bardot would have turned 92 today.

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Silent Running opened in the UK on this day in 1972. Did you know the three drone robots Huey, Dewey, and Louie were named after Donald Duck's nephews?

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We Watch Films @wewatchfilms.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Did we mention we have a brand-new season of films coming up? Only at Parkway Cinemas. Tickets are on sale now: wewatchfilms.com

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