Sound & Vision Drive-In Events Cancelled
Sadly, due to the changed regulations affecting drive-in events in Scotland, we have taken the decision to cancel our events.
The updated regulations, which were changed last week, mean it is now not financially viable for us – two small, independent organisations, including a not-for-profit organisation and charity – to put on the events, due to the reduced capacity in the venue this would allow.
We are sorry to disappoint those who were planning to attend, but we understand the regulations are there to keep everyone safe in a situation which is ever-changing.
Purchased tickets will be refunded to the card used in the transactions.
Sound and Vision Drive-In brings together two of Glasgow's best-loved festivals in a unique collaboration and celebration of music and film. Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) and Electric Frog, in partnership with MUBI, the curated online cinema.
Sound and Vision
Beats
1994. Best mates Johnno (Cristian Ortega) and Spanner (Lorn MacDonald) share a deep bond, forged through childhood. Now on the cusp of adulthood, life is destined to take them in opposite directions. But this summer is going to be different for them, and for the country. The explosion of the free party scene and the largest counter-cultural youth movement in living memory is happening across the UK. In pursuit of adventure and escape the boys head out on one last night together to an illegal rave.
Director Brian Welsh Running Time 1hr42m Certificate 18+ Country UK Year of production 2019
Stop Making Sense
Considered the king of concert films, Jonathan Demme’s celebrated film captures Talking Heads at the top of their game. Recorded during their 1983 tour the band takes centre stage, joined by guest musicians for a true cinematic performance with choreography and visuals to match. Decades after the band disbanded in 1991 the film lets generations of new fans discover a band who were anything but ordinary and experience what it was like to be there in the front row dancing like a lunatic.
Director Jonathan Demme Running time 1h28m Certificate PG Country USA Year of production 1984
Studio 54
Manhattan’s Studio 54 was the epicentre of ‘70s hedonism - a place that not only redefined the nightclub, but also came to symbolise an entire era. Its co-owners, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, two friends from Brooklyn, seemed to come out of nowhere to suddenly preside over a new kind of New York society. Now, 43 years after the velvet rope was first slung across the club’s hallowed threshold, this documentary places you inside the famed walls, and tells the fascinating true story behind the greatest club of all time.
Director Matt Tyrnauer Running time 1h38m Certificate 15 Country USA Year of production 2018
The Chemical Brothers: Don’t Think
For decades The Chemical Brothers’ live show has played to packed houses and festivals across the world – their trademark immersive sets is a dazzling audio / visual assault on the senses. In 2011, 21 cameras captured their headline set at the iconic Fuji Rock Festival in front of 50,000 fans. Don’t Think takes you on a magical psychedelic journey, immersing you in the thick of the frenetic crowd and cements The Chemical Brothers as one of the greatest electronic live shows on the planet. Do not adjust your eyeballs.
Director Adam Smith Running time 1h25m Certificate PG Year of production 2012
Beats Rhymes and Life: Travels of a Tribe called Quest
One of the most influential and groundbreaking groups in hip-hop history, Queens NY collective A Tribe Called Quest are regarded as iconic pioneers of alternative rap, with five gold and platinum selling albums. The bands’ sudden but much publicised breakup in 1998 left a generation of fans hungry for more. A hardcore fan himself, Michael Rapaport documents the inner workings and behind the scenes drama that follows the band to this day.
Director Michael Rapaport Running time 1h37m Certificate NC 15 Country USA Year of production 2011
Amazing Grace
In 1972, undisputed Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, brought producer Jerry Wexler, her backup singers and the legendary Atlantic Records rhythm section to The New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, to record an album of gospel music before an enthusiastic live audience. The resulting album went on to become one of the biggest albums and most beloved works of her career. But, few realized that those inspirational sessions had not only been recorded they had been filmed by a camera crew led by Oscar-winning filmmaker Sydney Pollack. Due to technical problems the film was never seen until 2019.
No one who loves music will want to miss this thrilling film, which is both an extraordinary look at a key moment in American musical and social history, and an invaluable record of one of America’s greatest artists doing what she did best.
Directors Alan Elliot, Sydney Pollack Running time 1h27m Certificate U Country USA Year of production 2019
Purple Rain
Pay tribute to one of the most important musical icons of all time, a cult classic that catches a youthful Prince Rogers Nelson at the top of his game. The Kid (Prince) is the arrogant young frontman for The Revolution, who are locked in battle with another band (The Time, fronted by Morris Day) for a regular gig at their local nightclub. Adding to The Kid’s torments are troubles at home and a burgeoning romance with an aspiring singer. A timeless classic with what has to be one of the greatest soundtracks in movie history.
Directors Albert Magnoli Running time 1h47m Certificate 15 Country USA Year of production 1984
Summer Cinema Essentials
Moulin Rouge!
Nearly 20 years have passed since Baz Luhrmann’s wildly over the top movie musical spectacle, which follows young idealist Christian (Ewan McGregor), a poet seeking to make his was in 1900s Paris before discovering the dark, fantastical underwork of the Moulin Rouge. There he becomes infatuated with Satine (Nicole Kidman) the “Sparkling Diamond”, who has been promised to a jealous Duke. But, unbeknownst to anyone Satine is hiding a fatal secret…
Director Baz Luhrmann
Running time 2h7m
Certificate 12
Country Australia, USA
Year of production 2001
The Fog
A terrible fog descends upon the small coastal town of Antonio Bay exactly 100 years after a ship disaster that claimed the lives of those on board. Now the spectral mariners return to claim what is rightly theirs and seek retribution from the residents. A classic supernatural thriller from horror genre giant John Carpenter – bolt your doors, lock your windows…
Director John Carpenter
Running time 1h29m
Certificate 15
Year of production 1980
Casablanca
Incurable romantic Rick (Humphrey Bogart) has gathered together the pieces of his broken heart and taken refuge in Morocco, running a bar brimming with corrupt officials and patriotic refugees. Memories of Paris and a lost love sustain him. Then, out of all the gin joints in the world, Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) walks into his. Conceived in chaos and executed in confusion, the miracle of Casablanca is that it emerged as a flawless Hollywood classic.
Director Michael Curtiz
Running time 1h42m
Certificate U
Country USA
Year of production 1942
Rear Window
James Stewart plays L.B. Jeffries, a photographer confined to his apartment with a broken leg. Whilst recuperating he spends his time observing his neighbours across the courtyard and believes he witnesses a murder. Enlisting the help of his girlfriend and nurse he begins to investigate in spite of the fact that it may place them all in danger. This suspense driven thriller is a great example of Hitchcock’s innovative filmmaking and will keep the audience guessing until its shocking climax.
Director Alfred Hitchcock
Running time 1h55m
Certificate PG
Country USA
Year of production 1954
Aliens
Almost 60 years after Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) had a close encounter with a reptilian alien in the first movie, she’s called back to help a group of highly trained colonial marines fight against the sinister extra-terrestrials when contact with their colony is lost. Ripley predicts disaster and sure enough the colonial marines get more than they bargained for. It’s either fight or die as the marines do their best against the aliens and Ripley attempts to protect a young girl who is the soul survivor of the colony.
Director James Cameron
Running time 2h17m
Certificate 15
Country USA, UK
Year of production 1986
Clueless
Beautiful, spoiled, rich Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school pecking order – nobody else has ever quite pulled off co-ord yellow tartan since. She takes it upon herself to take new girl Tai (Britney Murphy) under her wing and play matchmaker, whilst also finding time to seek love for herself. Now 25 years old Clueless is a classic teen move which is charming, funny and clever, with plenty of quote fodder for anyone who grew up in the 90s. Dare you miss it? AS IF.
Director Amy Heckerling
Running time 1h37m
Certificate 12
Country USA
Year of production 1995
Get Out
Topping multiple ‘Best Film of 2017’ lists - including Empire and Sight and Sound - the critically acclaimed Get Out is equal parts gripping thriller and provocative commentary. When young African-American Chris visits his white girlfriend Rose’s family estate, he becomes ensnared in a more sinister real reason for the invitation. At first, Chris reads the family’s overly accommodating behaviour as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter’s interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he could have never imagined.
Director Jordan Peele
Running time 1h44m
Certificate 15
Year of production 2017
Jaws
In 1975, audiences queued around the block to hear the iconic soundtrack and watch the dramatic events unfold as a local sheriff, together with a marine biologist and an old seafarer, set out to capture a great white shark. Experience the thrill as it should be seen - again, or for the first time, on the big screen. All together now - duh duh… duh duh… duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh!
Director Steven Spielberg
Running time 2h4m
Certificate 12A
Country USA
Year of production 1975
Blackkklansman
From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. It’s the early 1970s: Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) becomes the first African-American detective on the Colorado Springs Police Department and resolves to make a name for himself and a difference in his community. He bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. Produced by the team behind the Academy-Award winning Get Out, BlacKkKlansman offers an unflinching, true-life examination of race relations in 1970s America that is just as bracingly relevant in today’s tumultuous world.
Director Spike Lee
Running time 2h15m
Certificate 15
Country USA
Year of production 2018
Carrie
Carrie White (Sissy Spacek), a shy, friendless teenage girl who is always the butt of practical jokes at her small-town high school. Sheltered by her domineering, religious mother, after being humiliated by her classmates in yet another cruel prank she unleashes her telekinetic powers. A spell-binding horror with the most memorable school prom in history.
Director Brian de Palma
Running time 1h38m
Certificate 18
Country USA
Year of production 1976
Family Favourites
Isle of Dogs
Set in a dystopian future Japan, an outbreak of canine flu has led to all dogs being quarantined on Trash Island. 12-year-old Atari Kobayashi (Koyu Rankin) defies the authorities to embark on a daring rescue mission to the island to save his beloved dog Spots. He is soon face-to-face with five local dogs eager for adventure and determined to protect and serve Atari on his noble quest. Witty and brimming with charm, Isle of Dogs is destined to win your heart and is the very essence of why we love the movies.
Director Wes Anderson
Running time 1h41m
Certificate PG
Country Germany, Japan, USA
Year of production 2018
Where the Wild Things Are
Yearning for escape and adventure, Max a young boy who feels misunderstood at home runs away and sails to an island with creatures that take him in as their king. When Max is crowned King, he promises to create a place where everyone will be happy. However, he soon finds out that ruling a kingdom is not so easy.
Director Spike Jonze
Running time 1h41m
Certificate PG
Country Germany, Australia, USA
Year of production 2009
The Princess Bride
Join us on a journey to a land of Spanish swordsmen and rodents of unusual size. The Princess Bride is a comical fantasy tale of beautiful princesses, foul villains and dashing heroes. Princess Buttercup is saddened by the disappearance of her true-love Westley and finds herself with no choice but to become engaged to the evil Prince Humperdinck. When Westley returns, he sets off on a daring mission to battle all the evils of the mythical kingdom of Florin in order to be reunited with Buttercup. A family classic that’s just crying out to be enjoyed by a new generation of cinemagoers.
Director Rob Reiner
Running time 1h43m
Certificate U
Year of production 1987
Matilda
Based on the much loved book from Roald Dahl, Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson) is a gifted child, under-appreciated and forced to put up with her cruel parents (Danny DeVito and Rhea Pearlman) who often say terrible things about her. But the truth is Matilda is a genius and a gifted child, and with the help of her favourite teacher Miss Honey the tables are about to turn on her parents and the worst Headmistress imaginable.
Director Danny DeVito
Running time 1h42m
Certificate PG
Year of production 1996
