Two classic films from different eras introduced by themed burlesque acts and topped off with popcorn and cocktails will be on offer at at Glasgow's Grosvenor cinema on May 29 for Club Noir Burlesque's Femme Fatale Friday.
Rita Hayworth's star-turn in 'Gilda' will be preceded by a femme fatale burlesque act by Club Noir founder Tina Warren before Lola Mimallone introduces 'Basic Instinct' with another bespoke burlesque turn.
Club Noir is a name that will be familiar with most in the city, with their trademark events some of the most popular in town. Now, branching into a smaller venue, the brains behind the burlesque are offering patrons the opportunity to don their glad-rags and spend the evening with some of cinema's most recognisable female characters.
'Gilda', which is now approaching 70 years old, has lost none of its trademark sass and has found its perfect, and slightly more modern, counterpart in 'Basic Instinct'.
Film noir, and the strong female leads which characterised the genre, enjoyed a huge renaissance in the 1980s with the neo noir off-shoot spawning even more intricate tangled webs of deception; none more so than Sharon Stone's much-parodied Catherine Tramell.
The Grosvenor cinema in the heart of Glasgow's West End has established itself at the core of film events in the city in recent years. All Night Horror Madness has enticed genre fans to the venue to enjoy movie marathons, something missed since the Odeon in Renfield Street closed its doors back in 2006.
250 minutes in the company of a Femme Fatale has been more than enough to damn many a good man for eternity. However, you can enjoy just that from the safety of one of the Grosvenor's comfortable couches by grabbing a ticket (priced at £20) directly from the venue.
Just remember, attempting any sort of recreation of the iconic Basic Instinct scene - you know the one - is not advisable and best left to the professionals.
Club Noir presents: Gilda/Basic Instinct, Friday May 29, Grosvenor Cinema, 24 Ashton Lane, Hillhead.
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