Felixstowe Film Society

22/04/2026

I am Jack’s head bursting with excitement 🫧

We’re bringing a cult classic back to the big screen!

The first rule of Fight Club is: you do not talk about Fight Club.
…but we’re making an exception 😉

Fight Club is returning for a limited 7-day run from this Friday, and tickets are just £5!

Don’t miss your chance to experience this iconic film the way it was meant to be seen — loud, intense, and on the big screen.

Book now at PalaceCinemaFelixstowe.com

30/03/2026

I was lucky enough to be a guest on Laura Unlocked with Jackie before Christmas. She has amazing energy and an infectious personality — I’m sure she’ll be a big hit. Wishing her all the best! 🎶

One of our brand new shows is launched today.

The 'Monday Music Club' with Jackie H❤️🎵

Music Then. Music Now. Close Up & Personal.

A weekly mix of rediscovered tracks, new sounds and moments a little closer to the source — live, guest or otherwise.

Turn up what you love.🫶😘

Tune in from 7pm !

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24/03/2026

A big moment for Felixstowe.

Congratulations to The Palace Cinema on the decision to keep its doors open. It’s more than just a cinema, it’s a place that brings people together, creates memories, and sits at the heart of our community. Good luck to Patrick Duffy and new manager, Sean Maguire on leading the way forward.

Through Felixstowe Film Society, we’ve had the privilege of speaking to so many people, online and in person and one thing has been undeniable: this cinema truly matters.

While this was ultimately the owners’ decision, we hope that the collective voice of the community, and the awareness raised, played even a small part in keeping it alive.

Now it’s over to all of us.

Let’s show up. Let’s support it. Let’s fill those seats.

See you at the movies 🎬



Thank you to Media Pimps and Laura Locke at Felixstowe Radio for amplifying our message 🙌

26/12/2025

What a whirlwind Christmas that was. I survived the chaos and am now finally coming up for air. 🎄💨

It’s a shame the Christmas Dip didn’t go ahead this year. it’s one of my favourite events, but there was still plenty to be grateful for.

I’m especially grateful to have been invited on by Laura Unlocked, where I got to meet the fascinating Jackie Hole, of The Dip, who already feels like a new member of our creative found family. 🎙️❤️
There are so many pockets of creativity across Felixstowe, and it was wonderful talking on air about the theme of found families in films like Die Hard, The Sure Thing, Home Alone and Harry Potter.

23/12/2025

📻 ON FELIXSTOWE RADIO TODAY

I’ll be chatting Christmas comfort films on Felixstowe Radio today at 5pm with Laura Unlocked 🎙️

We’ll be connecting the dots between some festive favourites Trading Places, Die Hard, Home Alone, The Sure Thing, When Harry Met Sally, and Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, and talking about why they feel like Christmas, even when some of them might not technically be Christmas films.

Turns out it’s less about tinsel…
and more about second chances, unlikely friendships, and finding warmth when you least expect it.

📻 Felixstowe Radio – 5pm
🎧 Listen live / catch up online
🎄 Perfect for a cosy December afternoon

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14/10/2025

📻 TUNE IN THIS AFTERNOON! 📻
I’ll be on Felixstowe radio at 4pm with Laura Unlocked talking about our campaign to save Felixstowe’s cinema and why it matters so much to our community.

When I found out The Palace was in danger, I knew we had to act. That’s why I started Felixstowe Film Society, because there’s something truly magical about watching films together on the big screen that we just can’t lose.
This isn’t just about saving a building. It’s about preserving a space where our community comes together, where we share stories, laughter, and that unmistakable magic that only happens at the movies.
I believe there’s a bright future for our cinema, one built around community spirit and our shared love of film. But we need your support to make it happen.
Listen in this afternoon to hear more about our vision and how you can help save this special place.
There’s magic at the movies. Let’s keep it alive in Felixstowe. ✨🎬

On Tuesday's Home Run this afternoon after 4pm on Felixstowe Radio

Laura Unlocked talks to Lee Gulliland of Felixstowe Film Society about the campaign to keep alive in

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10/10/2025

Tron: Ares is opening at the Palace Cinema this week. Looks like sci-fi sequel trash, but I’ll probably love it anyway. It takes me back to my misspent youth at the pier and the carousel, pumping my paper round money into arcade games. My favorite was 720°, the skating game just inside the front entrance of the pier. Still got the blisters on my palms!

The original Tron features that classic scene inside the arcade where Flynn gets sucked into the game. Got me thinking…what if FFS had a season of sci-fi trash films, or better yet, films featuring arcade games?

What would be your second player?

Here’s my high scores:

Tron (1982) - Still mind-blowing for its ideas and graphics. Love this film. I have the poster on my wall.
WarGames (1983) - One of my all-time favorite rewatchable films. Hired the hell out of this from Starlight Videos in the 1980s. David Lightman plays Galaga.
The Karate Kid (1984) - I love when they go on a date and play Pac-Man and air hockey.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) - Maybe one of the best sequels ever. Still scares the hell out of me.
Nightmares (1983) - Emilio Estevez hooked on a video game, part of an anthology.
The Last Starfighter (1984) - Classic Star Wars rip-off. He plays the game called Starfighter.
Back to the Future Part II (1989) - Marty is drawn to a Wild West shoot ’em up, prefiguring Part III.
Pixels (2015) - I only saw this film recently, thanks to my friend Alper. A well-made gem.
Joysticks (1983) - No idea what this is, but I’m sold on the poster.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

02/10/2025

What a ‘SMASHING’ line up!

Cinema Screenings from October 03rd 2025

Book your tickets now at www.palacecinemafelixstowe.com
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🔹THE SMASHING MACHINE (15)
The story of legendary mixed martial arts and UFC fighter Mark Kerr.

🔹DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE (PG)
When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial strife, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.

🔹ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (15)
When their evil nemesis resurfaces after 16 years, a band of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue the daughter of one of their own.

🔹THE ROSES (15)
Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy and Theo: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo's career nosedives while Ivy's own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites.

🔹 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (PG)
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.
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EVENT CINEMA
RBO: TOSCA (2025)
SUN - 13:30
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www.palacecinemafelixstowe.com

01/10/2025

This morning FFS and Future Palace Cinema met at Littledreams cafe on Orwell Road for Hot Chocolate, drinks and cherry crumble (highly recommended 🍒). And for film fans, there’s an extra layer of nostalgia. Little Dreams sits on the sacred site of Starlight Videos, where I spent my paper round money hiring The Karate Kid back in 1984🥋

We spoke about the campaign to keep The Palace cinema alive.


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01/10/2025

I was blown away by One Battle After Another. I made the pilgrimage to Leicester Square to see it in VistaVision. One of only four prints in the world.

The first night I went with my good friend , who has a cinema mega-brain and will no doubt be an immense director one day. The perfect companion to discuss and dissect the intense brilliance of PTA’s latest masterpiece. With a packed audience, it reminded me why cinema is a collective experience. Hearing a room full of people laugh, gasp, and share the tension together is pure magic. And with reclining seats, that’s a welcome luxury for a two-hour-forty-five film that absolutely whizzes by once you’re buckled in.

This is a wild ride. To think it was written twenty years ago yet feels most relevant today says everything about the lunacy we’re living through on both sides.

There are beautiful performances led by Leo. Benicio del Toro is incredible, wait until you see his little DUI shimmy. Sean Penn’s priapismic Steve Lockjaw is a stand (up) out performance. And Chase Infinity? A glowing revelation.

Jonny Greenwood’s score is thumping yet delicate, heart-racing elegance. The car sequences are nerve-wracking, adrenaline-fuelled action at its best and the River of Hills sequence is pure seat-of-your-pants tension.

The second time round, I was able to relax into it more. With the story already in my bones, I leaned into the craft, especially the editing, shifting from big to small in a way that VistaVision does best. I found myself appreciating the music cues even more, each one expertly chosen and orchestrated.

A smaller crowd this time, but no less enjoyable. I had a special guest beside me and Richard E. Grant was in the audience, which gave the afternoon a certain Withnail glow.

I’ll be seeing it again this Thursday, 16:30 at The Palace with join me if you can.