What are you doing in August? Well, if you’re able to get yourself down to London’s BFI Southbank or IMAX cinemas, why not try and win yourself a pair of tickets to go and see a comic-related movie, courtesy of the British Film Institute? What’s that? What comic-related movie? Well, you name it.
The BFI is currently in the middle of a season of films celebrating the link between cinema and comics. There’s an incredible range of films you could choose to see (subject to ticket availability) – just take a look at the list of films you can choose at the bottom of the page.
Get your entry in before midnight on Saturday 26th July and take your pick from any of the films listed below, running in August.
To enter, fill in the form below, answering the simple question. We’ve got two pairs of tickets to give away, so two names will be picked at random from the entries. We’ll pass this information on to the BFI who will give you a reference number you can redeem for your ticket at the door. Please note that you must be able to get yourself to the screening in order to pick up your tickets and attend the show.
Question:
This month, a blockbuster comic-related movie is about to hit the screens called The Dark Knight. Which DC Comics character does it feature?
Here’s a full list of what’s on when and where. Choose the film you and a friend would like to see from the list below:
Ghost World – Sublime love story based on the work of underground artist Daniel Clowes
* Fri 1 Aug 18:20 NFT2
* Sat 2 Aug 18:10 NFT2
Hellboy – Hugely entertaining comic adaptation that towers above most examples of the form.
* Thu 7 Aug 20:40 NFT1
* Sun 10 Aug 18:00 NFT1
A History of Violence – David Cronenberg’s genre-busting thriller is scary and subversive, compelling and redemptive.
* 20 – 30 August
The Incredible Hulk – Edge-of-the-seat action spectacular starring Edward Norton and Tim Roth.
* Fri 15 Aug 20:45 NFT1
* Sun 17 Aug 20:45 NFT1
* Thu 21 Aug 18:20 NFT2
Iron Man – This summer’s first blockbuster proved a huge hit with critics and audiences worldwide.
* 22 – 30 August
Hellboy II: The Golden Army – Guillermo del Toro follows Pan’s Labyrinth with this visually sumptuous comic-book sequel.
* Sat 16 Aug 18:30 NFT1
Persepolis – Powerful and evocative account of an Iranian girl’s coming of age.
* 15 – 20 August
Road to Perdition – Sam Mendes’ brooding meditation on the nature of evil.
* Fri 1 Aug 20:30 NFT3
* Sun 3 Aug 15:40 NFT2
* Sat 9 Aug 18:20 NFT1
Sin City – Visually astonishing adaptation of three brutal Frank Miller tales.
* Sun 10 Aug 20:20 NFT2
* Mon 11 Aug 18:00 NFT1
* Fri 22 Aug 18:00 NFT3
Spider-Man – Fan-pleasing, deeply reverential take on Marvel’s most famous creation.
* Sun 3 Aug 18:10 NFT3
* Sun 31 Aug 15:10 NFT2
Spider-Man 2 – Sam Raimi hits all the right notes with this turbo-charged superhero sequel.
* Tue 5 Aug 20:30 NFT3
* Sun 31 Aug 17:40 NFT2
Spider-Man 3 – The Marvel hero returns for more high-flying fun in this third instalment in the series.
* Sat 23 Aug 20:40 NFT2
* Sun 31 Aug 20:20 NFT2
Superman II – Rare sequel that’s as satisfying and enjoyable as its first outing.
* Sat 16 Aug 13:00 NFT2
* Sun 17 Aug 18:10 NFT3
Wanted – Gloriously over-the-top, adrenalin-fuelled action from the director of Night Watch.
* Sun 24 Aug 15:50 NFT1
* Mon 25 Aug 18:30 NFT1
* Tue 26 Aug 20:45 NFT1