🦋🎬 PERFECT BLUE (PLUS BONUS: IDOLS)
About the event
*💠 The Dark Side of the Spotlight is when you fall under the illusion!*
👋 Hey everyone! This evening is a rather special one, as we’re going to watch Satoshi Kon’s 1997 classic Perfect Blue alongside filmmaker Matt Halsall’s new short film Idols, which has recently enjoyed success at the [Fantasia Festival](https://fantasiafestival.com/en/film/idols)[.](https://fantasiafestival.com/en/film/idols)
Not that I'm trying to sound up myself, but Matt kindly reached out to me personally from Korea to tell me about the screening, and I’m very happy that we can support his film and make this an official get-together. Needless to say, it’s not every day we get an opportunity quite like this!
I think what makes this double bill particularly exciting is that Idols was directly inspired by Perfect Blue, so we’ll get to experience Satoshi Kon’s hugely influential psychological anime alongside Matt Halsall’s brand-new live-action film that takes some of that inspiration in its own direction. So, for film lovers, that makes this a rather fascinating pairing. You can also check out the synopses and trailers below if you wish, or simply come along and be surprised.
The Meetup: If you're into mind-bending Japanese anime spiced with some live-action Korean juice, then join us at Victory House Bar at 7:30 pm. Then after some drinks, we’ll head over to the Prince Charles Cinema for the 8:45 pm screening, where you’ll find me in seat A6 if you’d like to sit nearby.
Afterwards, we’ll reconvene at around 10:25 pm to share our thoughts, reviews and [Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/movieroadhouse) scores. You’ll find the full schedule breakdown, ticket information, map and addresses below, so you won't get lost.
Seems pop idol obsession can go a little too far these days, even to the point of madness. What do you think?
See you guys there! Jonny
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🗓️ SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN
• 7:30 PM: Drinks (Victory House Bar) • 8:45 PM: Movie (Prince Charles Cinema) • 10:25 PM: Review
📱STAY CONNECTED
• Join our WhatsApp or Telegram groups (available by request), or hop onto our [WhatsApp Channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaMVu2Z1NCrYkXpqOd1X) or [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/movieroadhouse)[ ](https://t.me/movieroadhouse)for quiet updates without the chat. Whatever you prefer!
🎬 PLOT DETAILS
• Perfect Blue: A pop singer gives up her career to become an actress, but she slowly goes insane when she starts being stalked by an obsessed fan and what seems to be a ghost of her past. [Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O09gQC-KvA) • Idols: The story follows a desperate, wannabe K-pop idol on the verge of failure who barges into the high-rise home of South Korea's biggest pop star
🎟️ TICKET INFO & PRICES
• Members Price: £11.50 • Non Members Price: £14.50 • Tickets: [Prince Charles Cinema](https://princecharlescinema.com/prince-charles-cinema/booknow/31627502/)
📍VENUE ADDRESS
• Victory House Wine Bar: 14 Leicester Pl, London WC2H 7BZ • Prince Charles Cinema: 7 Leicester Pl, London WC2H 7BY
🔊 HOW WE ROLL
• Have fun, be respectful, and no abuse of any kind • Three-time no-show limit (applies after your first attended event), please update your RSVP if your plans change • This group is for over-18s only
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