The Magic Lantern Cinema. The Magic Lantern Cinema in Tywyn is planning an exciting programme of special films and events as part of the BFI Art of Action Season. The season, which runs from October to December, celebrates the incredible skill and creative energy that goes into making live action films that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Cinema manager Sara Hulls said: "We are so excited to be able to bring our audiences some absolutely brilliant films and special events, ranging from the 1926 classic silent film The General starring Buster Keaton to the recent The Raid 2 from Welsh writer and director Gareth Evans.” In addition to the films themselves, there will be other events alongside the screening. On October 20, the screening of the Buster Keaton classic will feature a live musical accompaniment by Andrew Harrison King. "Watching a classic Buster Keaton film in a cinema as old and iconic as The Magic Lantern is a thrill in itself but having a pianist there to play the score in time to the film means people will experience it just as they did all those decades ago when it was originally released,” added Sara. "Not only that, but Talyllyn Railway is offering ticket holders to The General a 20% discount on all steam train trips the following week." The audience can also take part in an Action Film Quiz after a screening of Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story or take part in a Martial Arts Workshop between two films - Polite Society and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. There is also the opportunity to learn the art of sword fighting at The Princess Bride Swashbuckling Party and enjoy a hilarious night of surf themed fun at the Point Break Cocktail Night. The Art of Action season is a BFI FAN initiative supported through National Lottery and The Magic Lantern has been supported with funding from Film Hub Wales. "Without the support of Film Hub Wales, many of the events and films we show at The Magic Lantern simply wouldn't happen,” said Sara. “Their support allows us to be more creative and adventurous with our programming and it's thanks to the years of working with them that our audiences for Welsh, foreign language and independent films have really grown and our regular audiences very much appreciate the eclectic range of films we show.” The Magic Lantern is a member of MWT Cymru, an independent membership organisation which represents around 550 tourism businesses across Powys, Ceredigion and Southern Snowdonia (Eryri).
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