CINEMA N Ov em b er 2016
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CINEMA with a warm welcome
The hippodrome is an essential experience for any film fan”
Hello. Welcome to November Hippodrome programme, which, as always, is bursting with variety. The much anticipated Bridget Jones’ Baby kicks off the month, as well as American Honey from Red Road director Andrea Arnold. Ken Loach makes a welcome return to the Hippodrome screen with I, Daniel Blake, and we are delighted to bring Mark Cousin’s experimental documentary Atomic with a score composed by Mogwai. It is intended to be played loud, and we will provide the earplugs if you require them!
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Our French film festival season includes the long over-due restoration of Marcel Pagnol's beautifully wrought romantic dramas known as ‘The Marseilles Trilogy’. We are also proud to present Abel Gance’s cinematic masterpiece Napoleon.
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For the youngest members of the family (oh, who are we kidding!) we have the latest from Dreamworks – Trolls, starring Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake, as well as Stork with the voice talents of Andy Samberg and comedy due Key and Peele to name but a few.
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Front cover image from: 'Bridget Jones' Baby', P4. 3
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Breaking up with Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) leaves Bridget Jones (RenĂŠe Zellweger) over 40 and single again. Feeling that she has everything under control, Jones decides to focus on her career as a top news producer. Suddenly, her love life comes back from the dead when she meets a dashing and handsome American named Jack (Patrick Dempsey). Things couldn't be better, until Bridget discovers that she is pregnant. Now, the befuddled mum-to-be must figure out if the proud papa is Mark or Jack.
Dir Sharon Macguire/ Ireland/UK/France/USA / 2016 / 2hrs 3 mins / AD
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Star, a free-spirited teenager on the brink of adulthood, leaves her troubled home in the American Midwest and hits the road with a mag crew - itinerant labourers who peddle publications door-to-door for long hours during the day and party hard at night, never certain where the job will lead next. Led by hard-driving manager Krystal and her seductive enforcer Jake, the crew becomes a surrogate family to Star, offering hope, love and the freedom that comes from being on the road. Directed by Andrea Arnold, who brought us the highly acclaimed 'Red Road' starring Kate Dickie and Tony Curran in 2006.
Dir Andrea Arnold /UK/USA / 2016 / 2hrs 43 mins / AD
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SPECIAL event with Fiona Elizabeth Agnew Trust (FEAT) Mon 14 Nov
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The Hippodrome is proud to present this special event in partnership with FEAT (Fiona Elizabeth Agnew Trust). Starfish is based on the true-life story of Tom and Nicola Ray (Tom Riley and Joanne Froggatt). When Tom puts his small daughter to bed one chilly December evening, he has everything a man could want – a beautiful wife and a second baby on the way to complete their perfect family. By the next morning, all is in jeopardy as Tom succumbs to a devastating illness.
When an injured carpenter finds himself in need of state welfare, he meets a desperate single mother who needs the same thing. Together, the duo discovers that negotiating through the red tape is a challenge.
The Sunday screening will be introduced by FEAT founder Craig Stobo. Fiona was Craig’s wife and they were together for nearly ten years. He lives in Perthshire with their young son. Craig is also a sepsis survivor and his vision and passion to stop deaths from sepsis through better understanding of the condition are the driving forces behind the establishment of FEAT.
There are shades of Dickens and Orwell in this emphatic drama”
Dir Bill Clark / UK / 2016 / 1hr 35 mins
– The Guardian ****
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Dir Ken Loach / UK/France/Belgium/ 2016 / 1hr 40 mins
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Wed 30 Nov 20:00 Thu 1 Dec
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Based on the international best selling book of the same name, this is a true feel good story about James Bowen (Luke Treadway), a busker and recovering drug addict, who has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.
Sat 26 Nov
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Mon 28 Nov 11:00 (cuppa)
Based on Raymond Briggs' award-winning graphic novel 'Ethel & Ernest', a funny and touching tribute to his parents. An entertaining and heart-warming story about two people who fall in love against the background of immense social change in the mid 20th Century, experiencing the Depression, World War II, postwar prosperity and cultural upheaval. One love, forty years, and always a cup of tea.
Dir Roger Mainwood / UK / 2016 / 1hr 30mins Dir Roger Spottiswoode / UK / 2016 / 1hr 43 mins
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Max's life as a favourite pet is turned upside down when his owner brings home a sloppy mongrel named Duke. They have to put their quarrels behind when they find out that an adorable white bunny named Snowball is assembling an army of abandoned pets determined to take revenge on all happily-owned pets and their owners.
Storks deliver babies - or at least they used to. Now, they deliver packages for a global internet retail giant. Junior (Andy Samberg), the company's top delivery stork, lands in hot water when the Baby Factory produces an adorable but wholly unauthorized girl. Desperate to deliver this bundle of trouble, Junior and his friend Tulip (Katie Crown), the only human on Stork Mountain, race against time to make their first baby drop before the boss finds out.
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Dir. Chris Renaud, Yarrow Cheney / US / 2016 / 1hr 30mins / AD
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Dir Nicholas Stoller / Douglas Sweetland / US / 2016 / 1hr 40 mins
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FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL
3 Films, 3 friends!
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In partnership with the French Film Festival the Hippodrome is proud to present the long over-due restoration of Marcel Pagnol's beautifully wrought romantic dramas known as ‘The Marseilles Trilogy’, spanning 20 years in the lives of its lead characters. There was Marius, a young man tending his father's bar in Marseilles who dreams of going to sea; his largerthan-life father, César; the love of his life, Fanny; and a rich sail-maker named Honore Panisse, who wants to marry Fanny despite a 30-year age difference.
Buy tickets for all three films and get up to three extra tickets per screening at half price.
Dir Mike Mitchell / Walt Dohrn / US / 2016 / 1hr 24 mins / AD
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After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy (Anna Kendrick), the happiest Troll ever born, and the overlycautious curmudgeonly Branch (Justin Timberlake) set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Together, this mismatched duo embarks on a rescue mission full of adventure and mishaps – trying to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done.
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Welcome to the colourful, wondrous world of the Trolls, who have a constant dance in their step and a song on their lips, and the pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have trolls in their stomachs.
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'Marius', the first installment of what would come to be known as the 'Marseille Trilogy', is set in the colourful Old Port of Marseille, where ordinary but lovable characters are coping with everyday problems. Marius is a barkeeper torn between his wanderlust for exotic ports of call and his unspoken love for Fanny, the fishmonger’s beautiful daughter, who harbours a secret love of her own. The film poignantly explores the drama and humour inherent in the relationships of these unforgettable characters. Dir: Alexander Korda / France / 2hr 10min / French with English sub-titles / b&w With: Raimu, Pierre Fresnay, Orane Demazis, Fernand Charpin, Alida Rouffe, Paul Dullac, Alexandre Mihalesco
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Marcel Pagnol's 1930 s Marseilles films retain their timeless elegance.” – Los Angeles Times
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Dir: Marc Allégret / France / 1932 / 2hr / French with English sub-titles / b&w With: Raimu; Pierre Fresnay; Oriane Demazis; Charpin; Alida Rouffe; Mouries; P. Asso.
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Marc Allegret takes over the directorial duties for the luminous second instalment. This time around, Fanny has discovered she is pregnant and her mother, a fishmonger, wants to kick her out of the house for the shame she is bringing to the family. However, her parents come up with a plan to ensure she remains respectable in the eyes of the community. Fanny must now choose between the path of respectability, or following her heart.
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Pagnol directed the final film in his trilogy set 20 years after 'Marius'. With a death in the family, Fanny now has the chance to untangle the complexities of her family life. Cesariot, Fanny’s son, sets out on a journey to discover the truth about his parents, the past and his own identity.
Dir: Marcel Pagnol / France / 1936 / 1hr 57min / French with English sub-titles / b&w With: Raimu; Pierre Fresnay; Charpin; Orane Demazis; André Fouche; Alida Rouffe; Paul Dullac.
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A MASTERPIECE OF CINEMATIC INVENTION” – Stanle y Kubrick
A GENUINE SENSATION” – Martin Scorsese
Napoleon
Doors Open:..........................13:45 Screening Event starts Act 1:...........................................14:30 – 16:25 (1h 54m)
Sun 20 Nov Doors open 13:45
(no ads/trailers) Interval..................................16:25 – 16:55 (30m) Act 2:..........................................16:55 – 18:00 (1h 4m)
Abel Gance’s heroic depiction of the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte is an undisputed cinema landmark. Famed for its ground-breaking technical innovations – including its famous triptych finale – and a running time of 5 ½ hours, Gance’s silent screen epic traverses many of the formative experiences that shaped Napoleon’s rapid advancement. Cool under pressure, Bonaparte overcomes fierce rivals, the deadly Terror and political machinations to seal his imperial destiny. Monumental and visionary, the story’s chapters play out in exhilarating fashion tied together by an incredible feat of editing and technical ingenuity. Featuring an equally mammoth recorded score composed and conducted by Carl Davis, the Hippodrome is proud to present this magnificent restoration in all its grandiose glory. We invite our audiences to be amongst the first to see this magnificent restoration and experience this exhilarating masterpiece as never before.
Dinner Interval................18:00 – 19:30 (1h 30m) Act 3...........................................19:30 – 21:20 (1h 47m) Interval..................................21:20 – 21:50 (30m) Act 4:..........................................21:50 – 22:40 (47m) Event Ends:...........................22:40 Tickets: £13.50 (conc. £10)
The following Bo’ness restaurants are offering a specially devised, pre-order menu for Hippodrome patrons giving you the chance to pre-book (book your table by 6th November) your interval evening meal and return to the cinema in good time for the start of Act 3. The Hippodrome café/bar will be open pre-event and for both 30min intervals. Corbie Inn Corbiehall, EH51 0AS TEL: 01506 825 307 Ivy Tea Room 68 South Street, EH51 9HA TEL: 01506 823 389 The Town Bistro 15-17 South Street, EH51 0EA TEL: 01506 829946
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Atomic: Living in Dread and Promise (PLAYED LOUD*) CERT TBC
Sat 5 Nov
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Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Hiroshima, the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, protest, medical research, Chernobyl, MRI scans, Fukushima. The atomic world has been a paradise lost. Using only archive footage – news reports, cosmic imagery, x-ray photography, astronaut training films, etc – Mark Cousins’ acclaimed film captures the dreams and nightmares of the atomic age. A chilling, mesmeric, hallucinated visual experience enhanced by a haunting and (at-times) thundering score by Mogwai.
Dir Mark Cousins / UK / 2015 / 1hr 11 mins
*The film was made to be played loud. We are honouring the artists’ intentions. Ear plugs will be provided on request.
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NOVEMBER
(R) Reel Saturday (AF) Autism Friendly Full descriptions on P3
THE Girl on THE Train (15) see October brochure for full details.......................................................................... WED 2 - 20:00 THE Girl on THE Train (15) see October brochure for full details......................................................................... THUR 3 - 19:30 Bridget Jones’ Baby (15) .................................................................................................................................................... Fri 4 - 20:00 The Secret Life of Pets (U)....................................................................................................................................... Sat 5 - 11:00 (R) The Secret Life of Pets (U).................................................................................................................................... Sat 5 - 14:30 (AF) Atomic: Living in Dread and Promise (Cert TBC)............................................................................................... Sat 5 - 19:30 Marius (12A)................................................................................................................................................................................. Sun 6 - 14:30 Bridget Jones’ Baby (15)..................................................................................................................................................... Sun 6 - 19:30 Bridget Jones’ Baby (15)...............................................................................................................................................Mon 7 - 11:00 (c) Bridget Jones’ Baby (15).................................................................................................................................................... Wed 9 - 19:30 Marius (12A)................................................................................................................................................................................. Thu 10 - 19:30 American Honey (15)................................................................................................................................................................ Fri 11 - 19:30 Storks (U)............................................................................................................................................................................... Sat 12 - 11:00 (R) Storks (U)............................................................................................................................................................................Sat 12 - 14:30 (AF) American Honey (15).............................................................................................................................................................. Sat 12 - 19:00 Fanny (12A)...................................................................................................................................................................................Sun 13 - 14:30 Starfish (15)................................................................................................................................................................................Sun 13 - 19:30 Starfish (15).........................................................................................................................................................................Mon 14 - 11:00 (c) American Honey (15)............................................................................................................................................................ Wed 16 - 19:00 Fanny (12A)................................................................................................................................................................................... Thu 17 - 19:30 I, Daniel Bl ake (15).................................................................................................................................................................. Fri 18 - 20:00 Storks (U)...............................................................................................................................................................................Sat 19 - 11:00 (R) César (12A).................................................................................................................................................................................... Sat 19 - 14:30 I, Daniel Bl ake (15).................................................................................................................................................................. Sat 19 - 19:30 Napoleon (PG)...................................................................................................................................................... Sun 20 - 13:45 (doors) I, Daniel Bl ake (15)...........................................................................................................................................................Mon 21 - 11:00 (c) I, Daniel Bl ake (15)................................................................................................................................................................ Wed 23 - 19:30 César (12A)................................................................................................................................................................................... Thu 24 - 19:30 A Street Cat Named Bob (12A)........................................................................................................................................ Fri 25 - 19:30 Ethel and Ernest (Cert TBC)........................................................................................................................................Sat 26 - 14:30 Trolls (PG)........................................................................................................................................................................... Sat 26 - 11:00 (R) A Street Cat Named Bob (12A)...................................................................................................................................... Sat 26 - 20:00 Trolls (PG)....................................................................................................................................................................... Sun 27 - 14:30 (AF) A Street Cat Named Bob (12A)....................................................................................................................................... Sun 27 - 19:30 Ethel and Ernest (Cert TBC)................................................................................................................................Mon 28 - 11:00 (c) A Street Cat Named Bob (12A).................................................................................................................................... Wed 30 - 20:00
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Meerkat Movies
(unless otherwise stated)
Reward from comparethemarket.com, offering 2-for-1 standard price cinema tickets every Wednesday.
Tickets
£6.60
Concessions
£5.00
• Become a Meerkat Movies member by making a qualifying purchase at comparethemarket.com
Cuppa (with refreshments)
£6.60
• Download the Meerkat Movies app or visit comparethemarket.com, activate your membership and claim your voucher
Cuppa (film only)
£3.35
• Use your 2-for-1 voucher to book
Reel Saturday screenings
£2.65
Jeely Jar special (2-for-1 with clean jam jar and lid.)
£2.65
For more information plus full terms and conditions please visit the Meerkat Movies website.
Family (4 tickets)
£18.00
Live and EncoreTickets
£13.50
Live and Encore concessions
£10.80
Concessions These tickets are available for children under 18, unemployed in receipt of benefits, full-time students, OAPs, Young Scot card holders and Falkirk Community Trust Go card holders. Eligibility must be shown before purchase. Refunds Tickets will not be exchanged or refunded after purchase except in the event of cancellation of screening/activity by Falkirk Community Trust. How to book The Hippodrome Saturday 10:15 – 14:30 and 45 minutes before screening and 15 minutes after screening FTH Saturday 9:45 – 15:00 Telephone 01324 506850 Monday – Friday 9:00 – 18:00 and Saturday 9:45 – 15:00
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Gift Vouchers If you’re looking for fresh gift ideas then look no further! Falkirk Community Trust gift vouchers are available in any value and can be used Trust-wide. Purchases can be made from The Hippodrome, FTH, Callendar House and other Trust venues, full list available on the website. Refreshments The Hippodrome Café and licensed bar open 45 minutes before each screening and closes at the start of the screening. Popcorn, ice-cream, sweets, tea, coffee and soft drinks are available. Alcoholic beverages can be purchased from the licensed bar. Only food and drink purchased on the premises may be consumed. Access • 3 wheelchair spaces
• Accessible toilet • Infra red sound transmission • Induction loop (in cinema and at box office) • Baby changing facilities on ground floor
Online at www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org
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COMING SOON... Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY
Also keep an eye out for… ELF IT's A WONDERFUL LIFE
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