The gloves are off this November! Get ready for a knockout season of action movie classics, from Akira Kurosawa’s epic rain-soaked samurai battles to the jaw-dropping martial arts of kung-fu king Bruce Lee.
“Fight Nights at The UPP” celebrates the powerful influence of East Asian cinema on the action genre. Every Saturday in November, we’ll host a mix of afternoon talks, workshops, screenings, and thrilling double features. As part of the BFI’s national Art of Action tour, the season includes special guest speakers, an action filmmaking masterclass, and a special event curated by young film programmers from Oxford City College.
Check out the full schedule underneath.
SCREENINGS
Saturday 23rd November 5.30pm
Swashbuckling Samurai Double Feature: Seven Samurai (1954) & Shogun Assassin
(1972)
Sharpen your blades and buckle up for an epic night of samurai showdowns with our action-packed double feature: Akira Kurosawa’s legendary samurai epic followed by midnight movie cult classic Shogun Assassin.
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Tuesday 26th November, 6pm
City of Oxford College Young Programmers present: Charlie’s Angels (2000)
The captivating crime-fighting trio who are masters of disguise, espionage and martial arts are back! A kitsch, camp, and tongue-in-cheek adaptation of the 1970s American TV show, starring Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu, and Drew Barrymore. Special event presented by City Of Oxford College Young Programmers.
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Monday 2nd December, 8pm
Cinema Under The Stairs presents: Hard Target
The only thing that goes harder than the muscle-flexing, non-stop action of John Woo’s American film directorial debut is Jean-Claude Van Damme’s mullet. Celebrate the finale of our Fight Nights season with Oxford’s best cult cinema programmers, Cinema Under The Stairs.
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This screening is part of the BFI’s national Art Of Action tour. For more information go to: https://www.bfiartofaction.co.uk/home
