Timon Singh is the co-founder of Bristol Bad Film Club, a not-for-profit organisation that every month shows a “so bad, it’s awesome” film raising money for local charities and causes.

Born and raised in Bristol, Ti found himself heading back to the city after university, where he has working in the publishing industry ever since.

Bristol Bad Film Club’s next screenings are Hercules in New York on July 24 in the Redgrave Theatre and Masters of the Universe on August 23 in Victoria Park.

Here are Ti’s top-five Bristol favourites:

North Street

“My girlfriend and I have lived in Bedminster for over five years and it has changed massively in that time. North Street in particular has transformed from a simple street, that was probably best known for having the Tobacco Factory on it, into a community hub, packed with amazing bars, restaurants and local stores. As a bit of a beer fan, I particularly love how many craft beer places have made a home for themselves there. The Steam Crane and The Hare (best pub quiz in the city) are both fantastic pubs and I was besides myself with joy when Corks of North Street opened up a month ago!”

20th Century Flicks

“Everyone says 20th Century Flicks, but as a film fan in Bristol, you can’t not mention them. They are a bastion of everything that is great and pure about cinephiles in this city and as someone who runs a cult film club, they are a great resource for tracking down some obscure titles. Owner Dave Taylor goes out of his way to track down films for you and he’s clearly passionate about his job. In fact, I think he has a copy of Death Bed: The Bed That Eats waiting for me behind the counter.”

Victoria Park

“I have two dogs and it’s great to have a park in the middle of the city that is as spacious as Victoria Park. Whether you simply want to lie in the sun and have a picnic, take your kids to the playground or run around it for fun (I don’t know why you would, it’s rather hilly), it has everything you need. Plus Victoria Park Action Group and Bristol City Council have granted the Bristol Bad Film Club to do our first outdoor screening there. I can’t wait.” 

King Street

“What’s that? More craft beer places? Yeah… But anyone who likes their beer will love how King Street has essentially become a beer mecca over the past year. Small Bar, The Beer Emporium and a renovated Royal Navy Volunteer have everything an ale lover needs for a great evening out. Plus after a few beers, there’s nothing like going into Renato’s and having one of their amazing pizzas while browsing all the photos of actors who have trod the boards at the Old Vic.”

Millennium Square

“Not a week goes by without some sort of festival happening in Bristol. More often than not, they end up in or around Millennium Square, which I think is rapidly becoming the heart of the city – it even has a statue of local legend Cary Grant there. Great restaurants and bars make it ideal for a night out (perhaps before a movie at the Watershed?), while At-Bristol and Bristol Aquarium make it ideal for families. I’d love to be able to do a film night on the square’s big screen sometime in the future. We’ll have to see what the council say. We’ve already done one in the planetarium, so if Masters of the Universe is a success, I’m definitely going to look into that!”