The Big Lebowski is a cult classic that effortlessly blends absurdity with incisive social commentary. Directed by the Coen Brothers, this 1998 film follows the laid-back Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski as he navigates a bizarre world of mistaken identity and bowling tournaments. With its memorable characters and quotable dialogue, it remains a defining entry in modern cinema, captivating audiences with its unique charm. The iconic scene where The Dude confronts a group of nihilists epitomises the film's offbeat humour, while its box office performance—initially underwhelming—has since secured its status as a beloved classic. “The Dude abides” has become a mantra for fans, and the film's legacy is solidified by its place in pop culture and numerous accolades, including a 1998 Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Gather your friends and experience The Big Lebowski for yourselves; there’s nothing quite like hosting your own screening of this outrageous, laughter-filled adventure that challenges the status quo.
Create a screening
Screenwave helps film fans bring classic, cult, and fan-favourite films back to local cinemas. Anyone can start a screening, share it, and invite others to back it. Once the funding target is reached, The Regent confirms the date.
Joel Coen made The Big Lebowski for one reason — to be seen on the biggest screen possible. The kind of film that loses something on a laptop, a tablet, or even a TV. 1h 57m that deserve your full attention and a darkened room. See it properly or don't see it at all.
So create a screening. Bring your mates, your family, your colleagues, your neighbours, that friend who's never seen it and needs to. Pack the seats with people who get it — or people who are about to. This is your cinema. Your film. Your night. Make it one to remember.
192 people are already waiting for this.
There's something modern multiplexes can't replicate. Built in an era when cinema was an occasion, The Regent has absorbed decades of gasps, laughter, and applause. Its atmosphere does half the job before the lights even go down. It's a natural home for classic horror and silent films — but the magic works for anything. Cult favourites, family nights, one-off events. Whatever you want to see, The Regent gives it weight. Choose your film. Bring Blackpool together. Make it a night.
Nestled inside a stunning 1920s picture house, The Regent Cinema is one of Blackpool's most unique and loveable venues. A beautifully preserved single screen, set within a building housing antiques, vintage finds and retro treasures — it's a cinema experience like no other. Whether you're a film lover, a history buff, or just after something a little different, The Regent is the real deal.
Reserved Seating
Alcohol licence
The Regent is easily reached by public transport, just a short walk from Blackpool North train station, with multiple bus routes serving Church Street right outside
For those travelling by car, pay and display parking is available on Caunce Street/Church Street Car Park, just moments from the venue.
No — Screenwave screenings are public, community events open to everyone.
Yes — creating a screening costs just
The screening doesn't go ahead and all backers are refunded.
Most screenings have a funding target of around £2.00, which covers the cost of bringing the film to the cinema. The total is shared between everyone who backs it.
You suggest a proposed date, which is confirmed once the screening is funded and agreed with the cinema.
Choose a film you'd love to see at the cinema.
When enough people support it, we book the cinema and secure the rights.
The screening goes ahead — or you get a 100% refund if it doesn't.
