Cinema at Adam Smith Theatre (Jan-Mar 2011)

cinema ADAM SMITH THEATRE

January – March 2011

£4.50 (£3.50) I Breakfast Movie All seats £3.50

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Let Me In (15)

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Sun 23 January 7.30pm

Dir: Matt Reeves I US I 2010 I 116 mins Chloe Moretz I Kodi Smit-McPhee I Richard Jenkins

A haunting and provocative thriller about a lonely and bullied young boy, Owen, whose only friend is his new neighbour Abby, a strange self-possessed girl about his own age. Recognising a fellow outcast, Owen opens up to her and before long, the two have formed a unique bond.

Mon 24 January 7.30pm

Made In Dagenham (15)

Dir: Nigel Cole I UK I 2010 I 113 mins Sally Hawkins I Miranda Richardson I Bob Hoskins

From the director of Calendar Girls, a breezy comedy with Sally Hawkins as Rita O’Grady, the catalyst for the1968 Ford Dagenham strike by 187 sewing machinists, which led to the advent of the Equal Pay Act. Working in impoverished conditions and for long, arduous hours, the woman at the plant finally lay down their tools when they are reclassified as ‘unskilled’. With humour, common sense and courage they take on their corporate paymasters.

Wed 26 & Thu 27 January 7.30pm

The Social Network (12a)

Dir: David Fincher I US I 2010 I 120 mins Jesse Eisenberg I Andrew Garfield I Justin Timberlake

Every age has its visionaries who leave, in the wake of their genius, a changed world – but rarely without a battle over exactly what happened and who was there at the moment of creation. This film is a chronicle of the founding of Facebook, the social-networking web site.

Fri 28 January 11am & 7.30pm

Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Pt 1 (12a) Dir: David Yates I UK/US I 2010 I 146 mins Daniel Radcliffe I Emma Watson I Rupert Grint

In the seventh instalment of the series, Harry, Ron and Hermione set out on their perilous mission to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort’s immortality and destruction – the Horcruxes. On their own, without the guidance of their professors, the three friends must now rely on one another more than ever.

But there are Dark Forces in their midst that threaten to tear them apart.

Sun 30 January 7.30pm

Another Year (12a)

Dir: Mike Leigh I UK I 2010 I 129 mins Jim Broadbent I Lesley Manville I Ruth Sheen

Spring, summer, autumn, winter. Family and friendship. Love and warmth.

Joy and sadness. Hope and despair. Companionship. Loneliness. A birth. A death.

Time passes… Mike Leigh’s gentle yet powerful film about the family ties that bind, friendship and ageing is a bittersweet examination of middle-aged life with wonderful performances from his ensemble of actors.

Mon 31 January 7.30pm

Monsters (12a) Dir: Gareth Edwards I US I 2010 I 93 mins Whitney Able I Scott McNairy Six years ago NASA discovered the possibility of alien life within our solar system.

A probe was launched to collect samples, but crashed upon re-entry over Central America. Soon after, new life forms began to appear and half of Mexico was quarantined as an INFECTED ZONE. Today, the American and Mexican military still struggle to contain “the creatures”... The story begins when a cynical journalist agrees to escort a shaken American tourist through the infected zone to the safety of the U.S. Border.

Tue 1 February 7.30pm

The Girl Who Played With Fire (15) Dir: Daniel Alfredson I Sweden I 2009 I 129 mins Noomi Rapace I Michael Nyqvist I Sofia Ledarp Another chance to see the second story in the late Stieg Larsson’s Millennium thriller trilogy. Computer hacker Lisbeth Salander goes on the run after being accused of three murders, whilst investigative journalist Mikael Blomvist works to clear her name.

Wed 2 February 7.30pm

The American (15) Dir: Anton Corbin I US I 2010 I 104 mins George Clooney I Violante Placido I Theklan Reuten This suspense thriller adapted from Martin Booth’s novel, A Very Private Gentleman, stars George Clooney as Jack, the American assassin always on the move. After a job goes awry he retreats to the Italian countryside, where he befriends a local priest and strikes up an unexpected romance while awaiting the details of his next assignment. Jack is lucky to be alive after his Swedish assignment went sour, and he knows that it's only a matter of time before his luck runs out.

Fri 4 February 7.30pm

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest (15) Dir: Daniel Alfredson I Sweden I 2009 I 146 mins (Subtitles) Noomi Rapace I Michael Nyqvist I Lena Endre The final instalment of Stieg Larsson’s trilogy sees Lisbeth recovering in a hospital and awaiting trial for three murders when she is released. Mikael must prove her innocence. Meanwhile, Lisbeth is plotting her own revenge against the people who put her in this situation

Sun 6 February 7.30pm

Chico and Rita (15) Dir: Javier Mariscal/F.Trueba I Spain/UK I 2010 I 93 mins (Subtitles) Mario Guera I Eman Xor Ona I Limara Meneses Sexy, sunny, grown-up animation about a stormy romance which begins in Cuba in 1948 when Chico, a talented, underemployed pianist falls head over heels in love with beautiful singer Rita. As their careers move on, over the years they separate and reunite time and again and they leave Havana for New York, Hollywood, Paris and Las Vegas.

Tue 15 February 7.30pm

Secretariat (U) Dir: Randall Wallace I US I 2010 I 123 mins John Malkovioch I Diane Lane I James Cromwell Based on the remarkable true story, ‘Secretariat’ chronicles the spectacular journey of the 1973 Triple Crown winner. Housewife and mother Penny Chenery Tweedy agrees to take over her ailing father’s Virginia based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing experience. Against all odds she manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years and what may be the greatest racehorse of all time.

Wed 16 February 7.30pm, Thu 17 February 11am & 7.30pm

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (PG) Dir: Michael Apted I US I 2010 I 112 mins Ben Barnes I Skandar Keynes I Tilda Swinton Lucy and Edmund Pevensie return to Narnai with their cousin Eustace where they meet up with Prince Caspian for a trip acress the sea aboard the royal ship, The Dawn Treader. Along with way they encouter dragons, dwarves, merfolk, and a band of lost warriors before reaching the edge of the world.

Sat 19 February 7.30 pm

Unstoppable (12a) Dir: Tony Scott I US I 2010 I 98 mins Denzel Washington I Chris Pine I Rosario Dawson Inspired by actual events, “Unstoppable” is an adrenalin rush fuelled by director Tony Scott’s signature mark of propulsive action rooted in the reality of ordinary people placed in extraordinary circumstances. A veteran engineer and a young conductor race the clock to stop an unmanned runaway train – effectively a missile the size of a skyscraper – and prevent a catastrophy in a highly populated area.

Sun 20 February 7.30pm

Burlesque (12a)

Dir: Steve Antin I US I 2010 I 119 mins Cher I Christina Aguilera I Alan Cumming Ali is a small-town girl with a big voice who escapes hardship and an uncertain future to follow her dreams to LA. After stumbling upon The Burlesque Lounge, a struggling club, she lands a job as a cocktail waitress. Burlesque’s outrageous costumes and bold choreography enrapture the young ingenue, who vows to perform there one day. Soon enough, Ali makes her way from the bar to the stage.

Her spectacular voice restores The Burlesque Lounge to its former glory, although not before a charismatic entrepreneur arrives with an enticing proposal.

Mon 21 February 7.30pm

Outcast (18)

Dir: Colm McCarthy I UK/Ireland I 2010 I 98 mins Kate Dickie I Niall Burton I James Nesbitt Set in Edinburgh, this gritty urban fantasy has James Nesbitt as Cathal, a killer who is pursuing his former lover, Mary, played by Kate Dickie (Red Road). Mary, a woman who comes from an ancient and magical celtic race, and her son Fergal, hide in an outlying district of Edinburgh and use magic to protect themselves, but Cathal is determined to outsmart them. Local residents begin to die at the hands of an unknown life force, but is Cathal the killer, or is he trying to destroy the beast?

Sun 6 March 7.30pm

Love and Other Drugs (15) Dir: Edward Zwick I US I 2010 I 112 mins Jake Gyllenhaal I Anne Hathaway I Judy Greer Maggie is an alluring free spirit who won't let anyone – or anything – tie her down.

But she meets her match in Jamie whose relentless and nearly infallible charm serve him well with the ladies and in the cutthroat world of pharmaceutical sales.

Maggie and Jamie’s evolving relationship takes them both by surprise, as they find themselves under the influence of the ultimate drug: love.

Mon 7 March 7.30pm, Tue 8 March 11am & 7.30pm

127 Hours (15)

Dir: Danny Boyle I US/UK I 2010 I 95 mins James Franco I Kate Mara I Amber Tamblyn Following the success of Slumdog Millionaire, director Danny Boyle turns to the true story of thrill seeking Aron Ralston’s remarkable adventure. In 2003, out rock-climbing alone one day in an isolated canyon in Utah, Ralston fell down a deep crevice and found himself with one arm trapped under an 800lb boulder. He has left with an appalling choice: face certain death – or amputate the arm.

Wed 9 March 7.30pm, Thu 10 March 11am & 7.30pm

The King’s Speech (12a)

Dir: Tom Hooper I UK I 2010 I 118 mins Colin Firth I Geoffrey Rush I Helena Bonham Carter I Derek Jacobi This is the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George “Bertie,” reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreadful stammer and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of speech therapist, Australian Lionel Logue. After a rough start, the two delve into an unorthodox course of treatment and eventually form an unbreakable bond. Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country through war.

Sat 12 March 7.30pm

The Way Back (12a) Dir: Peter Weir I US I 2010 I 133 mins Jim Sturgess I Colin Farrell I Ed Harris Peter Weir (Witness, Master and Commander, Dead Poet’s Society ) directs this epic story of survival, solidarity and indomitable human will. Shot in Bulgaria, Morocco and India, the film tells the story of a group of men who escape from a Siberian goulag during World War 11 and begin a treacherous, epic, life affirming journey across thousands of miles of hostile terrain.

Sun 13 March 7.30pm

My Afternoons with Margueritte (15) Dir: Jean Becker I UK I 2010 I 82 mins (Subtitles) Gerard Depardieu I Gisele Casadesus This is the charming and uplifting story of one of those chance encounters that can radically change the course of your life. Germain is a large, unmarried and almost illiterate man in his fifties. Marguerite is a tiny elderly woman with a passion for the written word. When Germain happens to sit beside Marguerite on a park bench and she reads him extracts from her novels, an unlikely friendship develops. Under Marguerite’s tutelage, Germain discovers a love of literature and with it, a wisdom that confounds his friends at the bistro, who have always treated him like an idiot.

Tue 15 March 7.30pm, Wed 16 March 11am & 7.30pm

Black Swan (15) Dir: Darren Aronofsky I US I 2010 I 103 mins Natalie Portman I Mila Kunis I Vincent Cassel A psychological thriller set in the world of New York City Ballet, Black Swan stars Natalie Portman as Nina, a ballerina whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed with dance. She finds herself locked in a web of competitive intrigue with a new rival in the company and as the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to get more in touch with her dark side – which threatens to destroy her. The ballet performances are breathtaking but be prepared for bodily horror and sexual exploration in this decidedly original work.

Tue 22 March 7.30pm

Neds (18) Dir: Peter Mullan I UK/France/Italy I 2010 I 134 mins Conor McCarron I Gregg Forrest I Joe Szula Peter Mullan’s 1970’s gritty and thought provoking Glasgow drama is already the winner of Best Film and Best Actor at the 2010 San Sebastian Film Awards. Gifted Glasgow primary school pupil John McGill finds his optimism short-lived when he starts at his new school and is warned by local thug Canta that it's going to be a tough time. However, John’s hoodlum brother Benny steps in and sets in motion a brutal cycle of violence as John progresses through school.

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