Sara In-Madrid

International Films and Library

A stone’s throw from the cultural centre and library, nestled between arty bars, La Sefarama offers owner Javier Jambou’s personal collection of sci-fi, horror, international and cine d’auteur films. Note the glass cabinet of cult-film objets d’art, then browse a wide selection of classic French and Irish films. Half-French, half-Spanish and “a little bit Irish through association”, Jambou selects films based on what he has seen and liked, perhaps a long time ago on television, or on the recommendations of friends. If he doesn’t like a film, it doesn’t come to his store (and if he decides he’s gone off a film, he’ll get rid of it; you know who you are, Gangs of New York).

Sara In-Madrid lo descubrió en febrero de 2008

etiquetas: dvds , films , lavapíes , movies

DVDs and Worms...

La Luciérnaga, the “glow-worm”, certainly shines among DVD stores. Located in Lavapiés, the non-profit cooperative shares many of the philosophies of its barrio. Opened in 2005 by four young and non-economically motivated cinephiles, it offers over 1,300 film titles, and is working on expanding a book-lending library. The store supports young filmmakers who enter into the “copyleft” policy, whereby they agree to copies being made of their film free of charge in return for public exposure of their work. Keep an eye out for their free film cycles and mini-festivals.

etiquetas: dvds , films , lavapíes , movies

For a fix of Che, see La Granola. Cosy and brimming with hemp-bedecked cool, the tables are low and the seats are empty beer barrels. But it’s the cocktails that keep the punters coming back, mojitos being the order of the day. Ten euros buys you a litre, to be passed Viking-style around the table. Be warned -- two of these babies will see you crawling home on your lips.

etiquetas: food , lavapíes , nightlife , tapas

There are three great reasons to go to El Juglar. 1. The excellent djs, who spin funk and soul from yesteryear. 2. The flamenco on a Sunday night. 3. The curry houses opposite -- the cheapest and best in the city.

etiquetas: copas , lavapíes , nightlife