Thursday 8 November "Malibu Song" (2006) A Documentary Film by Natalie Lettner & Werner Hanak

On the edge of the gigantic steel and asphalt kingdom known as Los Angeles, a hidden beach paradise is home to an artists community that lives in makeshift buildings dating back to hippie times. Sadly the State of California has just bought the land for the creation of a new park, forcing the inhabitants to surrender their homes and lifestyles. The film follows a few colorful characters through this transition... Norton Wisdom, a performance artist and lifeguard; Carole Winter, an incorrigible flower child; Herb Bermann, who wrote songs for Captain Beefheart; Larry Payne, a master of 24-hour architecture; Pablo Capra, a young poet; and Baretta, a surf bum who sings the "Malibu Song." Gaby has a event tonight also check out the webpage for details

Friday 9 November 9pm Dinner and Film around 11pm The Long Good Friday (1980) John Mackenzie

The film's protagonist is Harold Shand (Hoskins), an old fashioned 1960s-style London gangster who is aspiring to become a legitimate businessman, albeit with the financial support of the American Mafia. The storyline weaves together current events of the time, including low-level political and police corruption, IRA gun-running, the displacement of traditional British industry with property development and the emerging free market economy. Harold is the undisputed ruling kingpin of the London underworld, when his world is suddenly torn apart by a series of murders and exploding bombs from an unseen foe. Uncovering his enemy's identity forms much of the film's subsequent plotline. The story seems to hinge upon an act of betrayal by one of Harold's closest aides, the implications of which only become clear near the film's climax, when the solution to the mystery is suggested though not spelled out. from wikipedia Second Film TBA

Sunday 11 November 14:00 Bridge and Brunch The Wireless in the back.... Old Time Radio Fun Card Games, Board Games and Word Games Come by today at 14:00 for Bridge Afternoon, Learning, playing and making lots of mistakes if Alan is your partner. All is possible great fun for all.

Bookshop Recommends Lady Gaby's always wonderful monthly event FUEL 9pm at Trödler Bar, Dresdner str 123 Xberg 36... Free event but have a few drinks at the bar to pay the performers. we will start the holly season with some laughs and presents. Jacinta Nandi and Ben Knight will grace the stage with their wit, foul mouth and xmas spirits. as a live musical act we will have straight from Israel (it really fits in with the holly spirit) the experimental folk band, Mary and the Baby Cheeses..they are new in town but I am already a fan. also Gaby will auction off an poetry/art advents calendar...so if you want to win a calendar containing international poetry and comics and artworks,made by hand by Gaby....please come along and buy a winning ticket.

Tuesday 13 November 9 pm The Thin Man (1934) W.S. van Dyke

The story is set in Prohibition -era New York City. The main characters are a former private detective, Nick Charles, and his clever young wife, Nora. Nick has given up his career since marrying Nora, a wealthy socialite, and he now spends most of his time cheerfully getting drunk in hotel rooms and speakeasies. Nick and Nora have no children, but they do own a Schnauzer named Asta,changed to a wire haired fox terrier for the movies. The two decide to investigate a murder because Nora thinks it will be fun. The case brings them in contact with a rather grotesque family, the Wynants, and also with an assortment of policemen and lowlifers. As they attempt to solve the case, Nick and Nora share a great deal of banter and snappy dialogue, along with copious amounts of alcohol. The characters of Nick and Nora are often thought to reflect the personalities of Hammett and his long-time lover, Lillian Hellman. Contemporary readers are often struck by the main character's obvious alcoholism, and by Hammett's attempts to portray him as urbane and debonair nonetheless. Interestingly, Hammett's successful writing career roughly coincides with Prohibition. although he lived many more years, this novel, which appeared in 1933, was his last. from wikipedia