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Post by Jon on Sept 6, 2023 12:15:40 GMT
I am hoping there are tickets for Maestro and Poor Things by the time we get to Tuesday.
In terms of other films, I know the BFI tend to add additional films so I wonder if we might get The Holdovers which is the new Alexander Payne film? It debuted at Telluride and will debut at TIFF on Sunday.
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Post by hadeswasking on Sept 6, 2023 12:18:40 GMT
I am hoping there are tickets for Maestro and Poor Things by the time we get to Tuesday. In terms of other films, I know the BFI tend to add additional films so I wonder if we might get The Holdovers which is the new Alexander Payne film? It debuted at Telluride and will debut at TIFF on Sunday. Holdovers is on the lineup! |
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Post by Jon on Sept 6, 2023 12:23:26 GMT
I am hoping there are tickets for Maestro and Poor Things by the time we get to Tuesday. In terms of other films, I know the BFI tend to add additional films so I wonder if we might get The Holdovers which is the new Alexander Payne film? It debuted at Telluride and will debut at TIFF on Sunday. Holdovers is on the lineup! I must have completely missed that when skimming through the lineup. |
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Post by foxa on Sept 6, 2023 12:46:04 GMT
I've got tickets for Maestro and The Killer - I wanted morning/afternoon tix so didn't go for galas. Both had reasonable availability at £15 - perhaps it's the things I was looking out but didn't see that many sold outs.
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Post by Jon on Sept 6, 2023 13:00:25 GMT
I've got tickets for Maestro and The Killer - I wanted morning/afternoon tix so didn't go for galas. Both had reasonable availability at £15 - perhaps it's the things I was looking out but didn't see that many sold outs. TBH I'm not keen on the galas mostly because I don't want to go to the RFH. |
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Post by theatregoer22 on Sept 6, 2023 18:08:03 GMT
I am hoping there are tickets for Maestro and Poor Things by the time we get to Tuesday. In terms of other films, I know the BFI tend to add additional films so I wonder if we might get The Holdovers which is the new Alexander Payne film? It debuted at Telluride and will debut at TIFF on Sunday. At the moment there are Poor Things tickets available for the 10:30am screening on Sunday 15 October and Maestro tickets available for the Monday 9 October and Tuesday 10 October screenings. If those have sold out by Tuesday it's worth checking the website again on 28 September when they release more tickets and randomly throughout the festival.
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Post by theatregoer22 on Sept 6, 2023 18:14:43 GMT
After staring at the blue wheel of death for ages, the LFF website finally co-operated and I managed to get tickets to nine films, so most of my first choice list except for All of Us Strangers (the only screening I can make was sold out when I got onto the site), The End We Start From (no price promise tickets left) and Fingernails (completely sold out) so I will keep checking the website and hopefully tickets will pop back up for those.
Bit annoyed they've moved the £10 Price Promise and Restricted View tickets to the first two rows of the RFH instead of the rear stalls/back of the balcony - I watched from both places in 2021 and 2022 and had the perfect view, but at least they haven't got rid of them altogether.
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Post by crowblack on Sept 6, 2023 20:21:48 GMT
Btw, I saw a couple of people on Twitter say they logged in at 8.55, didn't get put in the queue but were able to buy tickets straight away at 10! No way to verify these tweets, but kicking myself because my 2 pages on my desktop didn't flip to the queue at 9 as expected either, so I kept refreshing till they did - it might have been better to leave one unrefreshed as a test! I eventually got in at 11 and managed to snap up the last 'stalls' seat for Hoard, which is nearly sold out, so I'm delighted with that. The trains are an expensive mess at weekends so I'll wait for the other things I want to see to go on general release up north.
(The other page I had open, which was on my ipad - a lot more modern than the desktop - flipped immediately at 9 and that was the one I got through first on. Anyway, I might test it out on my desktop next time there's a queue-it booking)
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Post by crowblack on Sept 7, 2023 10:57:35 GMT
Btw, is the Bfi Riverfront restaurant as poor as the tripadvisor reviews suggest? I've never eaten there.
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Post by foxa on Sept 7, 2023 17:47:54 GMT
Btw, is the Bfi Riverfront restaurant as poor as the tripadvisor reviews suggest? I've never eaten there. I ate there a few years ago (when Oslo was on at the National) and it was noticeably poor. Nothing pleasant that you want from food (taste, texture, appearance) except it filled you up. The new tapas place La Gamba nearby is good. |
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Post by crowblack on Sept 7, 2023 18:23:51 GMT
Btw, is the Bfi Riverfront restaurant as poor as the tripadvisor reviews suggest? I've never eaten there. I ate there a few years ago (when Oslo was on at the National) and it was noticeably poor. Nothing pleasant that you want from food (taste, texture, appearance) except it filled you up. The new tapas place La Gamba nearby is good. Thanks, I'll have a look - I used to just go to Byron burger on The Cut before a NT/OV/YV show because it was reliably fast, filling & tasty, but it's closed down. I might just bring a packed dinner! |
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Post by theatregoer22 on Sept 7, 2023 18:43:19 GMT
Btw, is the Bfi Riverfront restaurant as poor as the tripadvisor reviews suggest? I've never eaten there. I ate there a couple of years ago and it was fine, if nothing remarkable. There are several other places nearby though (mostly chains) if you want something more known, but I'd advise booking a table in advance. |
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Post by theatregoer22 on Sept 7, 2023 18:46:03 GMT
Btw, I saw a couple of people on Twitter say they logged in at 8.55, didn't get put in the queue but were able to buy tickets straight away at 10! No way to verify these tweets, but kicking myself because my 2 pages on my desktop didn't flip to the queue at 9 as expected either, so I kept refreshing till they did - it might have been better to leave one unrefreshed as a test! I eventually got in at 11 and managed to snap up the last 'stalls' seat for Hoard, which is nearly sold out, so I'm delighted with that. The trains are an expensive mess at weekends so I'll wait for the other things I want to see to go on general release up north. (The other page I had open, which was on my ipad - a lot more modern than the desktop - flipped immediately at 9 and that was the one I got through first on. Anyway, I might test it out on my desktop next time there's a queue-it booking) I saw that as well, must remember to try it next year.
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Post by theatregoer22 on Sept 7, 2023 18:55:06 GMT
Just picked up tickets to previously sold out screenings of Fingernails and Eileen, so it's definitely worth checking the website at random if you don't get everything you want on first go.
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Post by foxa on Sept 7, 2023 21:45:18 GMT
I ate there a few years ago (when Oslo was on at the National) and it was noticeably poor. Nothing pleasant that you want from food (taste, texture, appearance) except it filled you up. The new tapas place La Gamba nearby is good. Thanks, I'll have a look - I used to just go to Byron burger on The Cut before a NT/OV/YV show because it was reliably fast, filling & tasty, but it's closed down. I might just bring a packed dinner! If you like a burger, Honest Burger on the Festival Terrace is fine. Cote is reiable as well. I used to like Wahaca but last coupleof times I ate there, it seemed tp have dipped. I want to try the new fancy place at the National, Lasdun. |
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Post by Marwood on Sept 8, 2023 11:42:10 GMT
The Archduke under the bridge opposite the RFH is worth a visit too, I’ve been in Ping Pong prior to going in the RFH too (wasn’t keen on Brasserie Blanc behind the BFI, thought everything was bland)
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Post by foxa on Sept 8, 2023 14:49:15 GMT
For those still hoping to book - availability looks pretty good. I couldn't get a ticket for Fallen Leaves for one of the two showings, I could make, but easily added a Price Promise ticket for Holdovers.
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Post by theatregoer22 on Sept 11, 2023 18:27:39 GMT
The London Film Festival 2023 full line-up was announced today. Some very exciting stuff. I'm particularly interested in:
- Saltburn - honestly wasn't a fan of Promising Young Woman and the fact Fennell wrote the book for (Bad) Cinderella should probably put me off completely but the trailer for this looks great, especially the cinematography
- All of Us Strangers - really liked Weekend and love these two actors (Paul Mescal should have won all the awards last year!)
- The Killer - David Fincher seemingly returning to what he does best
- Killers of the Flower Moon - need I say more?
- May December - I love Todd Haynes and early responses indicating that this is high camp melodrama have me salivating to see this one
- Monster - I love Hirokazu Kore-eda's films and have heard great things about this one
- Poor Things - have enjoyed the Yorgos Lanthimos films I've seen and the production design on this looks truly incredible
- The Boy and the Heron - the final (?) Hayao Miyazaki film is surely a must-see
- Foe - again love these two actors and the trailer looks intriguing
- The Zone of Interest - I've still only seen Under the Skin from Glazer but I loved that and by all accounts this and the rest of his filmography stack up
I've restricted my list to 10 because that's nice and neat but there's plenty of other films to be excited about so I'd love to hear what anyone else hopes to see. I'm still debating getting a membership this year since as you can see a lot of the films I'm excited for will almost certainly sell out quickly and I didn't get to see nearly as many films last year as I had hoped. If any people who have been before would like to share tips on how to get tickets to the more popular showings that would also be appreciated, they were very helpful last year.
Just thought I'd update you on which screenings have ticket availability as things stand:
- Saltburn: Thursday 5 October screening - All of Us Strangers: Monday 9 October screening - The Killer: Friday 6 October screening - Killers of the Flower Moon: completely sold out - May December: Friday 6 October and Saturday 7 October - Monster: Wednesday 4 October screening (but only 6 tickets left, so they will probably go really quick)
- The Boy and the Heron: Sunday 15 October
- Foe: Tuesday 10 October and Wednesday 11 October
- The Zone of Interest: Thursday 12 October and Friday 13 October
- Poor Things: completely sold out
In a lot of cases the tickets left are in the balcony, but I've sat at the back of it before and had no problems with seeing or hearing the film.
I wouldn't expect any more tickets to be added for tomorrow's general sale, but check back on the website again on 28 September at 10am and again regularly between now and the festival and at some point you'll be bound to see a ticket or two pop up (the Monster screening which has 6 tickets available said sold out the other day).
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Sept 11, 2023 18:32:20 GMT
The London Film Festival 2023 full line-up was announced today. Some very exciting stuff. I'm particularly interested in:
- Saltburn - honestly wasn't a fan of Promising Young Woman and the fact Fennell wrote the book for (Bad) Cinderella should probably put me off completely but the trailer for this looks great, especially the cinematography
- All of Us Strangers - really liked Weekend and love these two actors (Paul Mescal should have won all the awards last year!)
- The Killer - David Fincher seemingly returning to what he does best
- Killers of the Flower Moon - need I say more?
- May December - I love Todd Haynes and early responses indicating that this is high camp melodrama have me salivating to see this one
- Monster - I love Hirokazu Kore-eda's films and have heard great things about this one
- Poor Things - have enjoyed the Yorgos Lanthimos films I've seen and the production design on this looks truly incredible
- The Boy and the Heron - the final (?) Hayao Miyazaki film is surely a must-see
- Foe - again love these two actors and the trailer looks intriguing
- The Zone of Interest - I've still only seen Under the Skin from Glazer but I loved that and by all accounts this and the rest of his filmography stack up
I've restricted my list to 10 because that's nice and neat but there's plenty of other films to be excited about so I'd love to hear what anyone else hopes to see. I'm still debating getting a membership this year since as you can see a lot of the films I'm excited for will almost certainly sell out quickly and I didn't get to see nearly as many films last year as I had hoped. If any people who have been before would like to share tips on how to get tickets to the more popular showings that would also be appreciated, they were very helpful last year.
Just thought I'd update you on which screenings have ticket availability as things stand:
- Saltburn: Thursday 5 October screening - All of Us Strangers: Monday 9 October screening - The Killer: Friday 6 October screening - Killers of the Flower Moon: completely sold out - May December: Friday 6 October and Saturday 7 October - Monster: Wednesday 4 October screening (but only 6 tickets left, so they will probably go really quick)
- The Boy and the Heron: Sunday 15 October
- Foe: Tuesday 10 October and Wednesday 11 October
- The Zone of Interest: Thursday 12 October and Friday 13 October
- Poor Things: completely sold out
In a lot of cases the tickets left are in the balcony, but I've sat at the back of it before and had no problems with seeing or hearing the film.
I wouldn't expect any more tickets to be added for tomorrow's general sale, but check back on the website again on 28 September at 10am and again regularly between now and the festival and at some point you'll be bound to see a ticket or two pop up (the Monster screening which has 6 tickets available said sold out the other day).
Thanks very much. It's my birthday on the 7th and May December is amongst my most anticipated of the year so glad to hear I'll at least have a chance of catching that screening. |
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Post by theatregoer22 on Sept 11, 2023 19:08:21 GMT
Just thought I'd update you on which screenings have ticket availability as things stand:
- Saltburn: Thursday 5 October screening - All of Us Strangers: Monday 9 October screening - The Killer: Friday 6 October screening - Killers of the Flower Moon: completely sold out - May December: Friday 6 October and Saturday 7 October - Monster: Wednesday 4 October screening (but only 6 tickets left, so they will probably go really quick)
- The Boy and the Heron: Sunday 15 October
- Foe: Tuesday 10 October and Wednesday 11 October
- The Zone of Interest: Thursday 12 October and Friday 13 October
- Poor Things: completely sold out
In a lot of cases the tickets left are in the balcony, but I've sat at the back of it before and had no problems with seeing or hearing the film.
I wouldn't expect any more tickets to be added for tomorrow's general sale, but check back on the website again on 28 September at 10am and again regularly between now and the festival and at some point you'll be bound to see a ticket or two pop up (the Monster screening which has 6 tickets available said sold out the other day).
Thanks very much. It's my birthday on the 7th and May December is amongst my most anticipated of the year so glad to hear I'll at least have a chance of catching that screening. Happy to be of some assistance! |
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Post by crowblack on Sept 11, 2023 22:19:28 GMT
Is it the film itself that starts at the stated time, so any introduction would be before that?
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Post by Marwood on Sept 11, 2023 23:25:43 GMT
In previous years, if there’s been any guests like directors or actors, they will be introduced on stage before the film and say a few words, usually takes five to ten minutes at most but I’m not sure if there will be any of that this year due to the ongoing SAG strike (although I saw both Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard made appearances at the Venice Film Festival last week, so don’t know how that happened)
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Sept 12, 2023 9:37:39 GMT
Got in and booked May December but I forget just how expensive it is when it all piles up so decided I'd stick with just that for now and hope for some deals later on. That was the only one I was really desperate to see since it coincides with my birthday and Haynes is one of my favourites as is Julianne Moore (probably my favourite actor tbh). The few others I might have been willing to pay top price for like All of Us Strangers and Monster were already sold out by the time I checked so hopefully with the rest I was interested in I can get lucky with the extra release later in the month or some under 25 releases the morning of the screenings.
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Post by crowblack on Sept 12, 2023 9:40:01 GMT
In previous years, if there’s been any guests like directors or actors, they will be introduced on stage before the film and say a few words, usually takes five to ten minutes at most but I’m not sure if there will be any of that this year due to the ongoing SAG strike (although I saw both Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard made appearances at the Venice Film Festival last week, so don’t know how that happened) I think British, Irish, European and indie films are likely to be there - taking the opportunity to enjoy more sunlight with the US away. Some US indies and the like have been given the green light to go on filming during the strikes so they may show up too. |
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Post by nottobe on Sept 12, 2023 10:11:47 GMT
Only managed to get a ticket for The End We Start From on the Saturday morning as everything else I was interested in sold out. Hopefully I may be able to nab a few more in the next sale batch. I know a membership would have secured me more but as it stands I can't go to London as regularly as I would like, oh well there is always next year.
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