Films

Humanity is on the brink of destruction. Those who want to be fully fledged citizens must enter the service. But in Starship Troopers, it’s not just a formality: Earth is under threat from world-eaters in the form of bloodthirsty alien bugs. To prove his worth, high school student Johnny Rico is sent straight into the thick of the battle. Faced with carnage, he loses his illusions and sets out with his friends on a crucial mission that will change their lives forever. The iconic adaptation of Robert A. Henlein, directed by Paul Verhoeven, is one of the best films of the 1990s but still holds up today as a social commentary.

Michael Ironside will be guest of the screenings in Prague and Brno. You can look forward for a Q&A after the screenings. The Q&A will be only in English language.

Do you carry a towel? Because you’re really gonna need it! The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy takes you on a fun ride through the universe. The now-classic film adaptation of Douglas Adams’ cult classic features the great Martin Freeman as Arthur Dent who escapes Earth seconds before its destruction and embarks on an intergalactic hitchhike with his alien friend Ford Prefect (Mos Def). He’s about to clash with the life-threatening Vogon poetry and the dullness of Zafod Beeblebrox (Sam Rockwell). He’ll fall under the spell of the willful Trillian (Zooey Deschanel) and, with the constant lamentations of the depressed android Marvin (voiced by Alan Rickman), may even find the answer to the fundamental question of life, the universe and everything.

Cameron Vale teeters on the edge of madness: his mind is plagued by strange voices and incessant buzzing. He is one of the “scanners”, people with the ability of telepathy and telekinesis. Dr Paul Ruth wants to use his special talents to fight Darryl Revok, the leader of an illegal terrorist organisation with immense power and an insatiable desire to control humanity. Legendary Canadian sci-fi introduced David Cronenberg and his penchant for body horror to mainstream cinema. An absolute classic that should not be missing from any genre fan’s must-see list. Just be careful it doesn’t make your head explode.

Michael Ironside will be guest of the screenings in Prague and Brno. You can look forward for a Q&A after the screenings. The Q&A will be only in English language.