Cinema at the Continental

Independent film club in Preston, Lancs showing recent releases, hidden gems and cult classics 🎥

By @grant_cronin & Jack Brain and hosted by @newcontinental

[Cinema at the Continental @ContiCinema]

Not sure if we can in good conscience continue to post on this website. We will continue to update on Instagram / Facebook / Letterboxd, and of course, The Continental website.

Stay safe and see you soon!

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And now on Bluesky -

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And now on Bluesky -

https://t.co/rDF7IuCush

[Cinema at the Continental @ContiCinema]

Not sure if we can in good conscience continue to post on this website. We will continue to update on Instagram / Facebook / Letterboxd, and of course, The Continental website.

Stay safe and see you soon!

[The Harris @HarrisPreston]

At The Harris, we believe in the power of #art and #culture to bring people together, especially in challenging times.

As our nation navigates recent events, we are reminded of the strength and resilience found within our community.🌈🏛️

[The Harris @HarrisPreston]

🌟 Support The Birley with their current campaign of bringing contemporary female painters from all over the north to Preston to redress the balance of underrepresentation for female artists!

➡️ Donate Now: https://t.co/87tonNNxJF

@the_birley

[Blog Preston @blogpreston]

Peace won in Preston this evening.

Our full report:

https://t.co/h9lQ5k5MtA

[Cinema at the Continental @ContiCinema]

Half-way through the 2024! Which has been your favourite so far?

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📅 August 13, 2024
📍 New Continental, Preston
🚪 Doors: 19.00
🎥 Film: 19.30
💷 Entry: £3.00 (cash only)
🔗 More info through the link

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Cinema at The Continental returns next week with Robert MacKendrick's macabre slow-burn with quirky performances of even quirkier characters

Dir: Robert MacKendrick // 1955 // United Kingdom // 1hr 30m // Cert: PG

[Preston City Council @prestoncouncil]

🗣️𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:

Ahead of the proposed protests today at the Flag Market, we've shared a statement to the public to stay away from any possible disorder and continue supporting our neighbours in Southport in a peaceful way.

Full statement below.

[Cinema at the Continental @ContiCinema]

Be careful and stay safe today Prestonians.

[Blog Preston @blogpreston]

No notice has been given to police or the city council of any EDL or other far-right group protest taking place in the city over the weekend - despite messages doing the rounds.
https://t.co/BxtxLu7QWg

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Dir: Emma Seligman // 2023 // United States // 1hr 28m // Cert: 15

📅 July 30, 2024
📍 New Continental, Preston
🚪 Doors: 19.00
🎥 Film: 19.30
💷 Entry: £3.00 (cash only)
🔗 More info through the link

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Cinema at The Continental returns with Emma Seligman's 2023 follow up to SHIVA BABY.

A refreshingly unique raunchy comedy, focuses on two girls, PJ and Josie, who start a fight club as a way to lose their virginities to cheerleaders.

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Dir: Emma Seligman // 2023 // United States // 1hr 28m // Cert: 15

📅 July 30, 2024
📍 New Continental, Preston
🚪 Doors: 19.00
🎥 Film: 19.30
💷 Entry: £3.00 (cash only)
🔗 More info through the link

[Cinema at the Continental @ContiCinema]

Cinema at The Continental returns with Emma Seligman's 2023 follow up to SHIVA BABY.

A refreshingly unique raunchy comedy, focuses on two girls, PJ and Josie, who start a fight club as a way to lose their virginities to cheerleaders.

[Cinema at the Continental @ContiCinema]

⚠️ Last minute change to tonight's screening, we will now be showing Agnès Varda's CLEO FROM 5 TO 7 (1962)

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Cinema at The Continental returns next week Greg Mottola's scrappy comedic debut.

Dir: Greg Mottola // 1996 // United States // 1hr 27m // Cert: 15

[Cinema at the Continental @ContiCinema]

Tonight! New Continental, Preston @ 7pm

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Cinema at The Continental returns next week Greg Mottola's scrappy comedic debut.

Dir: Greg Mottola // 1996 // United States // 1hr 27m // Cert: 15

[The Harris @HarrisPreston]

Here’s Horace, the Poulton Elk, watching over our Discover Preston Gallery in an image taken in 2014 📸

We’re looking forward to the return of the Discover Preston Gallery in 2025! What item are you most excited to see return to the gallery? 💭

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Cinema at The Continental returns next week Greg Mottola's scrappy comedic debut.

Dir: Greg Mottola // 1996 // United States // 1hr 27m // Cert: 15

[Little White Lies @LWLies]

It's a horrible wet July, so we've got a giveaway to cheer you up – a bundle of Criterion Collection's UK summer releases! Simply follow us and RT to enter. (UK+ROI only, sorry!) The Criterion Collection 4K UHD and Blu-ray titles are available at HMV, Amazon, Rarewaves & Zavvi.