Bring along your knitting, crochet hook or embroidery hoop and join us for a one-of-a-kind screening of Clueless! The lights will stay gently dimmed throughout the film, so you’re free to stitch to your heart’s content – whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting out. Knitting, crocheting, embroidering, punching… anything goes, as long as your hands are happily busy. Don’t have your own supplies? No worries! Before the film, you’ll find a nice little stall in the foyer with all the crafting bits and bobs you need – perfect for curious beginners who’d like to join in.

Cher (Alicia Silverstone), a high school student, lives in a large pink bubble. She is the best-dressed, most fashion-conscious girl at school, has wealthy parents, and is hugely popular among her classmates, whom she helps find suitable partners. Trouble arises when a new girl arrives at school. Cher helps her new classmate Tai become popular but doesn’t anticipate that Tai might actually surpass her in popularity.

‘The movie is aimed at teenagers,’ wrote film critic Roger Ebert upon Clueless’ release, ‘but like all good comedies, it will appeal to anyone who has a sense of humor.’ The film – rejected by several Hollywood studios – became a huge hit and remains popular to this day. It is cheerful, heartwarming, upbeat, clever, funny, and satirical in a way that still resonates, according to lead actress Alicia Silverstone.

Director Amy Heckerling (Look Who’s Talking, Fast Times At Ridgemont High) worked closely with costume designer Mona May, who assembled all the outfits on a modest budget, including 63 different looks for Alicia Silverstone, among them the iconic yellow plaid suit. (mv)