August 2014
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Welcome to our August listings brochure. There’s something for everyone this August. Every Saturday morning there’s our Little Birks screenings for the fantastic price of £2.50 per person, don’t forget our Thursday Super Senior 11.30 screening with Film, Soup & Sandwich Lunch and a Cuppy for the fantastic price of £10. The Boness Silent Film Festival tour of Dragnet Girl will be gracing our screen with live musical accompaniment by composer Jane Gardener. Bill Nighy is back with the NT production of Skylight. Also screening this August Richard Linklater’s Boyhood filmed in real time over the course of 12 years. Optimus Prime will be starring alongside Mark Wahlberg in the new Transformers:Age of Extinction. Walking on Sunshine is a sing-a-long featuring the biggest hits of the 80’s and don’t miss Guardians of the Galaxy the much awaited Marvel adaptation. All this and a whole raft of other ‘wee gems’ coming to a cinema very near you. Private Hire at The Birks Cinema.
The Birks Cinema is available for private hire, from Screenings to Private Meetings, Birthday Parties, Conferences and Celebrations. Some recent feedback ... ‘Our shindig at the Birks was SPECTACULAR!! I really cannot thank you enough for all that you and your team did to make the evening such a resounding success. We have had many positive comments from those who attended and many people, having been really impressed by the Birks as a venue, plotting and planning similar events of their own. The food and drinks were first class and in plentiful supply - thank you so much - and the service from your team was exemplary.’
For further information please call 01887 822845 ext 3 or email manager@birkscinema.co.uk
Contents... Walking on Sunshine..................... p3 Seve............................................. p3 Transformers: Age of Extinction....p3 How To Train Your Dragon 2......... p3 Boyhood........................................ p4 A Promise...................................... p4 Earth to Echo.................................. p4 Cold In July.................................... p4 Guardians of the Galaxy.............. p5 The Nut Job.................................... p5 Mr Morgan’s Last Love.................. p5
The Golden Dream........................ p5 Joe................................................. p8 The Fault in Our Stars.................... p8 Planes 2 Fire and Rescue............... p8 The Grand Seduction..................... p8 God’s Pocket................................. p8 NT Live: Skylight Encore................ p9 Dragnet Girl................................... p9 Two Gentlemen of Verona........... p9 NT Live: Medea............................. p9 Some Like it Hot............................ p10
Chariots Of Fire............................. p10 The 100 Year Old Man................... p10 Cycling With Moliere..................... p10 Lilting............................................. p10 The Birks Cinema is a community owned and operated cinema, any profit generated is put back into the local community in Aberfeldy via our parent charity. For details of how to get involved, go to www.birkscinemafriends.org.uk
New Releases
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Walking on sunshine
Seve
Set to the music of popular hit songs from the 1980s. A beautiful coastal village, present day Italy. After a whirlwind romance, Maddie is preparing to marry gorgeous Italian Raf, and has invited her sister Taylor to the wedding. Unbeknownst to Maddie, however, Raf is Taylor’s ex-holiday flame, and the love of her life...
Seve combines dramatic recreations with electrifying archive footage to tell his incredible rags to riches story; from humble beginnings on the beaches of Spain - where aged six he taught himself the game with a broken 3 iron strapped to a stick to becoming world number one and the greatest golfer of a generation.
Moderate bad language, sex referencesDirectors: Max Giwa,Dania Pasquini Stars: Greg Wise, Joelle Koissi, Leona Lewis Feature 2014 97mins Cert 12 A
Mild bad language Director: John-Paul Davidson Stars: José Luis Gutiérrez, José Navar 124 mins Cert PG
transformers: age of extinction
how to train your dragon 2
Following the conclusion of “Transformers: Dark of the Moon,” Autobots and Decepticons have all but vanished from the face of the planet. However, a group of powerful, ingenious businessman and scientists attempt to learn from past Transformer incursions and push the boundaries of technology beyond what they can control - all while an ancient, powerful Transformer menace sets Earth in his cross-hairs.
Five years after Hiccup (Baruchel) and his friends united the warring dragons and Vikings on the island of Berk, some of the gang have taken to dragon racing and exploring faraway lands. The scene is set for abundant adventures with many of the original cast back on board, including Gerard Butler as Viking leader Stoick the Vast, and America Ferrera as Hiccup’s girlfriend Astrid. New
Mild threat and violence Director: Michael Bay Writer: Ehren Kruger Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz, 166mins Cert 12A
Mild violence, threat Director: Dean DeBlois Stars: Jay Baruchel (voice), Gerard Butler (voice), Craig Ferguson (voice) 102 mins Cert PG
fri 1 aug - thu 7 aug
fri 1 aug - wed 6 aug
fri 1 aug - thu 7 aug
fri 1 aug - wed 6 aug
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New Releases
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boyhood
a promise
Filmed over 12 years with the same cast, this film is a groundbreaking story of growing up as seen through the eyes of a child named Mason, who literally grows up on screen before our eyes. This drama charts the rocky terrain of childhood like no other film has before.
A romantic drama set in Germany just before WWI and centered on a married woman who falls in love with her husband’s protégé. Separated first by duties and then by the war, they pledge their devotion to one another.
fri 8 aug - thu 14 aug
fri 8 aug - thu 14 aug
Director: Patrice Leconte Stars: Rebecca Hall, Alan Rickman, Richard Madden 94mins Cert TBC
Strong language, sex references, drug use Director: Richard Linklater Stars: Patricia Arquette, Ella Salmon, Ethan Hawke 166 mins Cert 15
Earth to echo
cold in july
Three young friends come to the aid of a mysterious visitor from a distant planet in this kid-friendly sci-fi adventure in the tradition of E.T. and The Goonies. After receiving a bizarre series of encrypted messages, the kids embark on an adventure with an alien who needs their help.
When a protective father meets a murderous ex-con, both need to deviate from the path they are on as they soon find themselves entangled in a downwards spiral of lies and violence while having to confront their own inner psyche.
fri 8 aug - wed 13 aug
sun 10 aug - thu 14 aug
Contains strong language and violence Director Jim Mickle Stars: Michael C. Hall 110mins Cert 15
Mild bad language, threat Director: Dave Green Stars: Teo Halm, Astro, Reese Hartwig 100 mins Cert PG
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New Releases
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Guardians of the galaxy
the nut job
In the far reaches of space, an American pilot named Peter Quill finds himself the object of a manhunt after stealing an orb coveted by the villainous Ronan. In order to evade Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a group of misfits including Gamora, Rocket, Drax the Destroyer, and Groot.
This is an action-packed comedy in fictional Oakton that follows the travails of Surly, a mischievous squirrel, and his rat friend Buddy, who plan a nut store heist of outrageous proportions and unwittingly find themselves embroiled in a much more complicated and hilarious adventure.
Contains mild language and violence Director: James Gunn Stars: Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper 122mins Cert TBC
Mild action, very mild bad language, mild rude humour Director: Peter Lepeniotis Stars: Will Arnett, Brendan Fraser, Liam Neeson 86 mins Cert U
mr morgan’s last love
the golden dream
A richly nuanced, emotion-charged story of Lost souls, new-found hope and Last Love. Matthew Morgan is a widowed, worldweary professor living in Paris. The cynical Matthew sees no meaningful future then meets Pauline, a young dance instructor.
Winner of a directing award at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, this tense, moving and visually intense film follows a group of Guatemalan teenagers as they struggle to cross perilous country and illegally enter the USA in search of a new life.
Director: Sandra Nettelbeck Stars: Michael Caine, Michelle Goddet, Jane Alexander 116mins Cert 12A
Moderate violence, sexual threat, moderate bad language, natural nudity Director: Diego Quemada-Díez Stars: Brandon López 108 mins Cert 12A
fri 15 aug - thu 21 aug
fri 15 aug - wed 20 aug
sat 16 aug - thu 21 aug
sun 17 aug, thu 21 aug
The Birks Wine Society - Next Tasting Wednesday 27th August
This is an opportunity to try a variety of wines from local and nearby merchants and an opportunity to try wines you may never have tasted before. Tastings will be informative but relaxed, will cater for everyone and will tie in with our monthly programmes. We will evaluate all types of wine – typically five each meeting and the evening will be rounded off with a light finger buffet, freshly produced by our catering team. Usually on the last Wednesday of the month. Just ask at the box office for details...
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What’s On Day / Film
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Fri 1 Aug How To Train Your Dragon 2 2D Transformers: Age of Extinction 3D Seve Walking On Sunshine
1200 1500 1800 2030
Sat 2 Aug Little Birks TBC How To Train Your Dragon 2 3D Transformers: Age of Extinction 3D Seve Walking On Sunshine
1015 1245 1510 1815 2045
Sun 3 Aug How To Train Your Dragon 2 2D Transformers: Age of Extinction 2D Some Like It Hot Monty Python Live (mostly) Encore
1115 1400 1700 1930
Mon 4 Aug How To Train Your Dragon 2 2D Walking On Sunshine Transformers: Age of Extinction 3D Walking On Sunshine
1200 1500 1730 2030
Tue 5 Aug How To Train Your Dragon 2 3D Transformers: Age of Extinction 2D Walking On Sunshine Transformers: Age of Extinction 3D
1200 1445 1800 2000
Wed 6 Aug How To Train Your Dragon 2 2D Transformers: Age of Extinction 2D Seve Walking On Sunshine
1200 1430 1800 2030
Thu 7 Aug Walking On Sunshine Transformers: Age of Extinction 2D Some Like It Hot NT Encore: Skylight
1130 1345 1645 1930
Fri 8 Aug Earth To Echo A Promise Earth To Echo Boyhood
1200 1500 1745 2000
Sat 9 Aug Little Birks TBC Earth To Echo Earth To Echo Boyhood A Promise
1015 1215 1500 1715 2030
Sun 10 Aug Earth To Echo Boyhood A Promise Cold in July
1200 1445 1800 2015
Day / Film
Times
Mon 11 Aug Earth To Echo A Promise Earth To Echo Boyhood
1200 1500 1800 2015
Tue 12 Aug Earth To Echo Earth To Echo A Promise Boyhood
1200 1500 1800 2000
Wed 13 Aug Earth To Echo Boyhood Earth To Echo A Promise
1200 1450 1800 2015
Thu 14 Aug A Promise Boyhood Cold in July A Promise
1130 1400 1800 2015
Fri 15 Aug The Nut Job 3D Guardians Of The Galaxy 2D Chariots Of Fire Guardians Of The Galaxy 3D
1200 1430 1800 2030
Sat 16 Aug Little Birks TBC The Nut Job 2D Guardians Of The Galaxy 3D Mr. Morgan’s Last Love Guardians Of The Galaxy 2D
1015 1230 1500 1800 2030
Sun 17 Aug The Nut Job 3D Guardians Of The Galaxy 2D The Golden Dream Chariots Of Fire
1200 1500 1800 2030
Mon 18 Aug The Nut Job 2D Guardians Of The Galaxy 2D Mr. Morgan’s Last Love Guardians Of The Galaxy 3D
1200 1500 1800 2030
Tue 19 Aug The Nut Job 3D Guardians Of The Galaxy 3D Guardians Of The Galaxy 2D Mr. Morgan’s Last Love Wed 20 Aug The Nut Job 2D Guardians Of The Galaxy 2D Mr. Morgan’s Last Love Guardians Of The Galaxy 3D
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1200 1500 1800 2030 1200 1500 1800 2030
What’s On
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Day / Film
Times
Thu 21 Aug Mr. Morgan’s Last Love Guardians Of The Galaxy 3D The Golden Dream Guardians Of The Galaxy 2D
1130 1445 1800 2030
Fri 22 Aug Planes 2: Fire and Rescue 2D Planes 2: Fire and Rescue 3D The Fault In Our Stars Joe
1200 1430 1730 2030
Sat 23 Aug Little Birks TBC Planes 2: Fire and Rescue 3D Planes 2: Fire and Rescue 2D The 100 Year-old Man Joe
1015 1215 1515 1800 2030
Sun 24 Aug Planes 2: Fire and Rescue 2D Cycling With Moliere Planes 2: Fire and Rescue 3D The 100 Year-old Man
1200 1500 1800 2000
Mon 25 Aug Planes 2: Fire and Rescue 3D Planes 2: Fire and Rescue 2D The Fault In Our Stars Joe
1200 1500 1800 2030
Tue 26 Aug Planes 2: Fire and Rescue 2D Planes 2: Fire and Rescue 3D The 100 Year-old Man The Fault In Our Stars
1200 1500 1800 2030
Wed 27 Aug Planes 2: Fire and Rescue 3D Planes 2: Fire and Rescue 2D Joe The 100 Year-old Man
1200 1500 1800 2030
Thu 28 Aug Cycling With Moliere Planes 2: Fire and Rescue 2D Dragnet Girl
1130 1430 1930
Fri 29 Aug The Grand Seduction God’s Pocket The Grand Seduction
1430 1800 2000
Sat 30 Aug How To Train Your Dragon 2 3D The Grand Seduction God’s Pocket The Grand Seduction
1245 1500 1800 2015
Day / Film
Times
Sun 31 Aug The Grand Seduction Lilting The Grand Seduction
1430 1800 2000
Mon 1 Sept The Grand Seduction The Grand Seduction God’s Pocket
1430 1800 2015
Tue 2 Sept The Grand Seduction God’s Pocket The Grand Seduction
1430 1800 2000
Wed 3 Sept God’s Pocket The Grand Seduction RSC: The Two Gentlemen of Verona
1430 1630 1900
Thu 4 Sept The Grand Seduction Lilting The Grand Seduction NT Live: Medea
1130 1445 1645 1900
COLOUR KEY
New Release Little Birks (All Tickets £2.50) Event Cinema Super Senior Birks “Wee Gems”
Every effort is taken to ensure accuracy of information within this guide, all times are correct at time of print. Please check online for up to date programme times. If you have a distance to travel we advise you book tickets in advance as show times are subject to change. A show tagged with an asterisk* carries a discount for Heartland Film Society members.
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New Releases
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joe
the fault in our stars
Hard-living, hot-tempered, ex-con Joe Ransom, who is just trying to dodge his instincts for trouble - until he meets a hardluck kid, who awakens in him a fierce and tender-hearted protector.
It’s safe to say that this isn’t your usual teen romance. Hazel and Gus meet at a cancer support group. But rather than letting you sob into your popcorn, they’re taking chances, living dreams and making wishes come true.
fri 22 aug - wed 27 aug
fri 22 aug - tue 26 aug
Strong violence, sex, strong language Director: David Gordon Green Stars: Nicolas Cage, Tye Sheridan, Gary Poulter 117 mins Cert 15
Terminal illness theme, strong language Director: Josh Boone Stars: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff 140 mins Cert 12A
planes 2 fire and rescue
the grand seduction
When world-famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting.
A small fishing village must procure a local doctor to secure a lucrative business contract. When doctor Paul Lewis lands in their lap for a trial residence, the townsfolk rally together to charm him into staying.
Contains mild peril Director: Roberts Gannaway Stars: Dane Cook, Julie Bowen, Jerry Stiller 86mins Cert U
Moderate sex references, drug references Director: Don McKellar Stars: Brendan Gleeson, 113mins Cert 12A
fri 29 aug - thu 4 sept
fri 22 aug - thu 28 aug
God’s pocket
fri 29 aug - wed 3 sept
Mickey Scarpato’s crazy stepson, Leon, is killed in a construction “accident,” and Mickey quickly tries to bury the bad news with the body. But when a local columnist comes sniffing around for the truth, things go from bad to worse. Contains violence, language throughout and sexual content Stars: Philip Seymour Hoffman, 88mins Cert TBC
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NT live: skylight encore
Dragnet girl
Schoolteacher Kyra Hollis receives an unexpected visit from her former lover, Tom Sergeant, a successful and charismatic restaurateur whose wife has recently died. As the evening progresses, the two attempt to rekindle their relationship only to find themselves locked in a dangerous battle of opposing ideologies and mutual desires.
A gangster tries to find redemption with the inadvertent help of an innocent shop girl and his jealous girlfriend will do anything to keep him. With live musical score composer and pianist Jane Gardner, Hazel Morrison percussion and Roddy Long violin with special effects.
thu 7 aug
thu 28 aug
Contains mild violence Director: Yasujiro Ozu Stars: Kinuyo Tanaka, Joji Oka Feature 1933 96 mins Cert PG
Cert As live 12A
two gentlemen of verona
NT live: Medea
Valentine and Proteus travel to Milan in search of adventure, they both fall for the Duke’s daughter Silvia. With friendship forgotten, the rivals’ affections quickly get out of hand confused by mistaken identity and threatened by fierce outlaws before they find a path to reconciliation.
For the sake of her husband Jason, Medea left her home and bore two sons in exile. She faces banishment and separation from her children. Cornered, she begs for one day’s grace. It’s time enough. She exacts an appalling revenge and destroys everything she holds dear.
Two Gentlemen of Verona Cert TBC
NT Live: Medea Cert As Live 12A
wed 3 sept
Monty Python Live (Mostly) Encore Sun 3 Aug
thu 4 sept
For the first time in more than three decades, comedy legends Monty Python will perform live on stage together this year. Performing some of their greatest hits, with modern, topical, Pythonesque twists. Cert 12A As Live
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Birks “Wee Gems”
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some like it hot
chariots of fire
Joe and Jerry, witness the the St. Valentine’s Day massacre, they want to get out of town and get away from the gangster responsible. They’re desperate to get a gig out of town but the only job they know of is in an all-girl band heading to Florida.
Two British track athletes, one a determined Jew and the other a devout Christian, compete in the 1924 Olympics.
the 100 year old man who climbed out a window
cycling with moliere
sun 3 aug & thu 7 aug
fri 15 aug & sun 17 aug
Mild bad language Director: Hugh Hudson Stars: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nigel Havers Feature 1981 123 mins Cert U
Contains mild violence and moderate sex references Director: Billy Wilder Stars: Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon Feature 1959 116 mins
sun 24 aug & thu 28 aug
sat 23 aug - wed 27 aug
Two actors. One play. Can the differences between the two egocentric men be put aside for the sake of friendship and theatre?
Allan Karlsson is about to celebrate his hundredth birthday, and a birthday party is planned at his retirement home. Instead he steps out the window and disappears.
Infrequent strong sex references, strong language Director: Philippe Le Guay Stars: Fabrice Luchini, Lambert Wilson, Maya Sansa 105 mins Cert 15
Director: Felix Herngren Stars: Robert Gustafsson, Iwar Wiklander, David Wiberg 114mins Cert 15
lilting
sun 31 aug & thu 4 sept
Isolated in a retirement home after her son dies, Junn struggles with her lack of English, while her son’s closeted partner is forced to hide his grief. The pair gradually develop a bond in this touching study. Director: Hong Khaou Stars: Ben Whishaw, Morven Christie, Leila Wong 91mins Cert 15
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Ticket Prices*
*Unless otherwise stated please check listings for variations
Mon-Fri 11am-10.30pm Sat 10am-10.30pm Sun 12noon-10.30pm
Full Price: £7.50 Consession: £6.50
Please bring proof of your status, qualifying consessions include: •Over 60’s • Full time student •Under 18’s • Unwaged •Disabled
Bookings:
Box Office Open Daily Online: www.birkscinema.co.uk Telephone: 01887 822845 ext 1
Family Ticket: £23.80
Either 2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children
Little Birks: £2.50 Live Events: from £14.50
(Please note that there is a £1.50 booking fee for telephone bookings)
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Please note: Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase except in the case of a cancelled performance. Ticket offers are subject to availability and may not be used in conjunction with any other offer. All tickets must be paid at point of booking.
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Whilst every effort is taken to ensure accuracy of information within this guide, times and content may be subject to change.
We love cinema and want to encourage everyone to see as much cinema as they possibly can in our wonderful venue. So we are offering you points for every pound you spend, which means a FREE TICKET each time you pay for 5 standard screenings, as well as other great benefits.
Please check the website or call to check times before purchasing tickets. The Birks Cinema is a community owned and operated cinema, any profit generated is put back into the local community in Aberfeldy via our parent charity. For details of how to get involved, go to... www.birkscinemafriends.org.uk
For more details, terms & conditions visit the website or ask for a membership application at the cinema box office. www.birkscinema.co.uk/birks-card
www.birkscinema.co.uk no booking fee on online bookings
TEL: 01887 822845 ext 1 £1.50 booking fee on phone bookings
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Eating at The Birks
To make a Restaurant Booking Telephone: 01887 822 845 (ext 1)
Come and try our delicious new menu freshly prepared by our dedicated kitchen team. Serving seasonal Scottish produce alongside delicious Homemade Scones, Cakes and Coffees in a relaxing, family friendly atmosphere. Our hard working Kitchen Team regularly change our menu to reflect seasonally available produce. Our new summer menu has now been launched with a great mix of light bites, evening meals and cinema favourites ‘The Birks Burger’ & ‘Foot Long’ Hot Dog making a welcome return. Or pop in for a drink and discover our great range of single brew beers, single malt Whiskies and specially chosen Wines.
Our kitchen is open...
Monday to Thursday 12noon to 7.30pm Friday & Saturday 12noon to 8.30pm Sunday 1pm to 7.30pm Our bar is open until 10.30pm every night To book a table please telephone: 01887 822 845 (Ext 1)
Movie Meal Deal... Main Course, Drink & Ticket for £32.00 per couple
Available every day, standard screenings. (nb. 3D surcharge applies)
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