Let's Talk Film: Action Spectacle

This month, as part of our Art of Action season we are excited to welcome special guest, José Arroyo to share insights into the world of action spectacle and take us on a journey through the best of action-cinema from John Woo to Kathryn Bigelow.

Jose Arroyo is a lecturer at the department of Film and Television Studies at the University of Warwick and editor of 'Action Spectacle: A Sight and Sound Reader'. Should 'High Concept' and will ask, are popcorn movies to be taken seriously on their own terms and in terms of their aesthetics? Is there an art to action cinema - in other words 'the art of action'?

Expect lively debate, interesting clips and onstage interview  plus Q&A with Jose and the audience.

About Let's Talk Film

'Let's Talk Film' is a social film night at The Electric Palace, a regular space for film fans to meet up in Hastings and discuss all things film!

Whether you’re a budding cinephile or a seasoned filmgoer then this is an opportunity to share your love for cinema through informal discussion in an open space and take a closer look at the life and work of the auteurs of the big screen - the individuals behind the camera who have called the shots and crafted cinema experiences that have enthralled generations of moviegoers. 

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Screening as part of Art of Action, a UK-wide film season supported by National Lottery and BFI Film Audience Network.

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