Retro Reels at Riverside – Gremlins

Runs from Saturday 10th Jan – Sunday 29th Mar 2026

Described as a collection of replica props from the unforgettable world of 1980s cinema, that really needs expanding a little, to include TV, and the 1970s.

Gremlins, got to love them just for their origin:

Gremlins are mischievous creatures invented in the 20th century to explain technical problems in aircraft and other machinery.

Although the films developed along another theme, with cute little Gizmo exhibiting a bit of a split personality if fed after midnight, or encounters water or sunlight, they were fun.

Here we have the kitchen scene from the film.

I wonder if the person responsible for the ‘weathering’ on those kitchen units was still in that job after this. It reminds me of the fake ageing on fake antiques, where all the edges are still sharp, yet are supposed to have been caused by decades of handling and abuse of an item.

And a closer look at the gremlins.

Retro Reels at Riverside – Doctor Who

Runs from Saturday 10th Jan – Sunday 29th Mar 2026

Described as a collection of replica props from the unforgettable world of 1980s cinema, that really needs expanding a little, to include TV, and the 1970s.

I thought I might not get there, but did.

I’ll work thought the pics I collected, beginning with Doctor Who, and hopefully take another look, since I seem to have missed ET, who is listed as being there.

TARDIS, K9, Davros, and Dalek Prime.

Missed the plaque on the right, with various links. Too busy reading, forgot the pic.

They must have reorganised the displays, as K-9’s shiny head no longer has the neat reflection caught by Dougie Coull: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tmo43ccqeocit72r2jle5klh/post/3mc65gdfj4c2v