You know what? I’ve never seen this modern sci-fi classic, which explores a ‘dystopian’ near future of genetic meddling. I fully intend to correct the omission by heading down to a very special screening on Monday 19 April. Anyone want to join me?

The screening takes place at the Paradise by Way of Kensal Green pub, long-winded of name but exquisite of décor. After the film, there will be a short discussion about the issues raised by the film. The event is put together by the team behind the Big Ideas events – evenings of pub banter around a topic of high importance. This is the second in a series of film screenings that work in the same spirit.

The Big Picture: Gattaca runs at Paradise by Way of Kensal Green on 19 April. Doors open 7pm. Tickets are available here. Let me know if you wanna come along. Be good to get some real scientists there.