Film Club
Thu 01 Oct
|ActOne Cinema & Café
Do you love films? So do we! If you enjoy films and would like to explore more LGBTQ+ filmmakers and stories, why not join our Film Club? This friendly social evening is the perfect chance to meet fellow cinema lovers, share your thoughts on our film of the month.
Time & Location
01 Oct 2026, 19:00
ActOne Cinema & Café, The Old Library, 119-121 High St, London W3 6NA, UK
About the event
Our selections range from LGBTQ+ classics and documentaries to independent cinema, short films, queer-coded films, and works simply featuring LGBTQ+ talent on screen or behind the camera.
This month's film: But I'm a Cheerleader (1999), directed by Jamie Babbit
We'll meet in the Lounge at ActOne on Acton High Street from 7pm, with the discussion starting at 7.30pm. Please watch the film beforehand so you can join in - whether you loved it, hated it, or didn't quite finish, you're welcome. Just note that the conversation can cover all aspects of the film including the ending - Spoiler Alert!
Synopsis from Rotten Tomatoes: Megan (Natasha Lyonne) considers herself a typical American girl. She excels in school and cheerleading, and she has a handsome football-playing boyfriend, even though she isn't that crazy about him. So she's stunned when her parents decide she's gay and send her to True Directions, a boot…