'THE MECHANICS CINEMA'

Films - Every Monday
1:30PM

in the Birkbeck Suite

Members | Free
Visitors | £3

 

JUNE 2026

 

MONDAY FILMS AT 1.30PM
 

Monday 1st  - Fackham Hall – 98 mins
 

This witty British comedy affectionately reimagines the world of classic country-house dramas, following an eccentric aristocratic family as secrets, misunderstandings and unexpected visitors turn life at Fackham Hall upside down. Packed with sharp humour, colourful characters and gentle satire, the film offers a light-hearted tribute to traditional British period storytelling with a modern comedic
twist.
 

Monday 8th – Gosford Park – 137 mins
 

Set in an English country house during the 1930s, Gosford Park follows a gathering of wealthy guests and their servants over the course of a weekend shooting
party. When a murder takes place, secrets and tensions beneath the surface begin to emerge.
Combining mystery, wit and social observation, this acclaimed film offers a richly detailed
portrait of class, privilege and life behind closed doors.
 

Monday 15th - Knives Out – 130 mins
 

When a wealthy crime novelist is found dead after a family gathering, an eccentric detective arrives to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death.
Packed with twists, sharp humour and an all-star cast, Knives Out is a modern take on the classic whodunnit. Clever, entertaining and full of surprises, it keeps audiences guessing until the very end.
 

Monday 22nd - Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery – 139 mins
 

Detective Benoit Blanc returns to unravel another complex mystery when a group of wealthy guests gather on a private Greek island owned by a tech billionaire. As secrets
emerge and loyalties are tested, the film delivers a clever mix of suspense, humour and unexpected twists. Stylish, witty and entertaining, Glass Onion offers a fresh modern take
on the classic murder mystery.
 

29th - Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery – 140 mins
 

The latest installment in the Knives Out mystery series sees detective Benoit Blanc drawn into another complex and intriguing case filled with secrets, deception and unexpected twists. Combining sharp dialogue, colourful characters and classic whodunnit suspense, the film promises another stylish and entertaining mystery adventure. Clever, atmospheric and full of surprises, it continues the modern revival of the traditional murder mystery.