May 2013 Cinema Brochure

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MAY 2013

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New at macrobert Each month, macrobert brings you some of the biggest blockbusters to hit the screen along with some outstanding foreign films and even some touching documentaries.

Jack the Giant Slayer Bryan Singer / USA 2012 / 113 min / (12A) Contains moderate fantasy violence and threat

Sat 27 Apr 2.00pm Sun 28 Apr 2.00pm Wed 1 May 7.30pm

An ancient war is reignited when Jack, young farmhand, unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend.

The Paperboy Lee Daniels / USA 2013 / 107 min / (15) Contains strong language, sex, sex references, violence and gory images

Fri 26 Apr 7.30pm Sat 27 Apr 5.00pm Sun 28 Apr 8.00pm Tue 30 Apr 2.00pm** **Midweek Matinee Screening

Based on the provocative bestselling novel by Pete Dexter, The Paperboy follows investigative reporter Ward Jansen and his partner Yardley Acheman as they chase a sensational, careermaking story and try to prove violent Hillary Van Wetter was framed for the murder of a corrupt local sheriff.

Broken City Allen Hughes / UK 2013 / 109 min / (15) Contains strong language, violence and sex references

Sat 27 Apr 8.00pm Sun 28 Apr 5.00pm Mon 29 Apr 7.30pm Thu 2 May 2.00pm** **Midweek Matinee Screening

When disgraced cop turned private detective Billy Taggart is hired by NYC’s mayor to tail his wife, he uncovers a city-wide conspiracy of corruption, sex, and murder. With his life threatened at every turn, Billy finds himself faced with an impossible choice which could have disastrous repercussions for his career and family.

Shell Scott Graham / UK 2013 / 91 min / (15) Contains strong sex

Tue 30 Apr 7.30pm Thu 2 May 7.30pm

Shell tells the moving story of a 17-year-old Scottish girl struggling to find meaning in an isolated life. The film details her encounters with the customers at the petrol station where she works and the time she spends soul-searching with her troubled father.

Trance Danny Boyle / USA 2013 / 101 min / (15) Contains strong bloody violence, gore, sex, nudity and strong language

Sat 4 May 5.00pm Sun 5 May 8.00pm Tue 7 May 2.00pm** Wed 8 May 7.30pm **Midweek Matinee Screening

A fine art auctioneer teams up with a criminal gang to steal a Goya painting worth millions of dollars. After suffering a blow to the head during the heist he awakens to discover he has no memory of where he hid the painting. When physical threats and torture fail to produce answers, the gang’s leader hires a hypnotherapist to delve into the darkest recesses of Simon’s psyche.

Compliance Craig Zobel / USA 2013 / 90 min / (15) Contains strong language, sexual abuse and humiliation

Sat 4 May 8.00pm Sun 5 May 2.00pm Mon 6 May 7.30pm

Based on a true story, Compliance tells of just how far one might go to obey a figure of authority.

When a prank caller impersonates a police officer and accuses a member of staff of theft, it leads to a shocking sequence of events that culminates in the total humiliation of an innocent employee.

Arbitrage Nicholas Jarecki / USA 2013 / 107 min / (15) Contains strong language and hard drug use

Sat 4 May 2.00pm Sun 5 May 5.00pm Tue 7 May 7.30pm Thu 9 May 7.30pm

Starring Richard Gere, thriller Arbitrage charts a millionaire’s fall from grace and his desperate attempts to hold on to both his reputation and fortune. Turning to a criminal friend from his past to help him survive a crisis that threatens to topple his empire, the wealthy banker’s dubious morals hit an all-time low and put him directly in the sights of an NYPD Detective.

GI Joe: Retaliation Jon M. Chu / USA 2013 / 110 min / (12A) Contains moderate action violence

Fri 10 May 7.30pm Sat 11 May 5.00pm Sun 12 May 8.00pm

Outmanoeuvred, outgunned and outnumbered, the Joes, framed as traitors by evil Cobra Commander, must use every weapon in their arsenal to overthrow Cobra and restore world order.

The Odd Life of Timothy Green Peter Hedges / USA 2013 / 125 min / (U) Contains no material likely to offend or harm Sat 11 May 2.00pm Sun 12 May 2.00pm Wed 15 May 7.30pm Thu 16 May 7.30pm

An inspiring, magical story about a happily married couple who desperately want to start a family yet can only dream about what their child would be like. When young Timothy shows up on their doorstep one stormy night, the couple and their small town of Stanleyville learn that sometimes the unexpected can bring some of life’s greatest gifts.

Oblivion Joseph Kosinski / USA 2013 / 125 min / (12A) Contains moderate violence and one use of strong language

Sat 11 May 8.00pm Sun 12 May 5.00pm Mon 13 May 7.30pm Thu 16 May 2.00pm** **Midweek Matinee Screening

As one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on Earth, Jack Harper is part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war. The arrival of a beautiful stranger triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he knows and puts the fate of humanity in his hands.

Iron Man 3 Shane Black / USA 2013 / 130 min / (12A) Contains moderate violence, threat and language

Fri 17 May 7.30pm Sat 18 May 2.00pm & 5.00pm Sun 19 May 2.00pm & 8.00pm MON 20 May 7.30pm Tue 21 May 2.00pm** Wed 22 May 7.30pm THU 23 May 5.00pm*** **Midweek Matinee Screening

Once again stepping into the Iron Man suit, Tony Stark embarks on a quest to find The Mandarin, a mysterious foe intent on destroying his world.

Pushed to his limits by his strongest ever enemy, Stark’s fight for survival is made twice as testing by another battle against his inner demon. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him.

Love is All You Need Susanne Bier / Various 2013 / 116 min / (15) Contains strong language

Fri 17 May 5.00pm Sat 18 May 8.00pm Sun 19 May 5.00pm Mon 20 May 5.00pm Tue 21 May 7.30pm Wed 22 May 5.00pm Thu 23 May 2.00pm** & 7.30pm

Set at a picture-perfect summer wedding in Sorrento, Love is All You Need is the story of a lonely, middle-aged English widower and a Danish hairdresser recuperating from chemotherapy. The fates of these two bruised souls intertwine as they embark for Italy to attend the wedding of his son to her daughter.

**Midweek Matinee Screening

Olympus Has Fallen Antoine Fuqua / USA 2013 / 120 min / (15) Contains strong bloody violence and strong language

Fri 24 May 7.30pm Sat 25 May 5.00pm Sun 26 May 2.00pm & 8.00pm Tue 28 May 2.00pm** **Midweek Matinee Screening

When the White House is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As our national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced to rely on Banning’s inside knowledge to help retake the White House, save the President and avert an even bigger crisis.

Promised Land Gus Van Sant / USA 2013 / 106 min / (TBC)

Sat 25 May 2.00pm & 8.00pm Sun 26 May 5.00pm Mon 27 May 7.30pm Thu 30 May 2.00pm**

An ace corporate salesman is sent close a deal with citizens of a rural town that has been hit hard by the economic decline of recent years and who are thought likely to accept the company’s offer for drilling rights to their properties, as much-needed relief. What seems like an easy job becomes complicated by the objection of a respected schoolteacher.

**Midweek Matinee Screening

First Position Bess Kargman / USA 2013 / 95 min / (U) Contains references to wartime violence

Tue 28 May 7.30pm Thu 30 May 7.30pm

Every year, thousands of aspiring dancers enter one of the world’s most prestigious ballet competitions, the Youth America Grand Prix, where lifelong dreams are at stake. In the final round, with hundreds competing for only a handful of elite scholarships and contracts, practice and discipline are paramount, and nothing short of perfection is expected.

The Great Gatsby Baz Luhrmann / USA 2013 / 113 min / (TBC)

Fri 31 May 7.30pm Sat 1 Jun 5.00pm & 8.00pm Sun 2 Jun 5.00pm & 8.00pm Mon 3 Jun 7.30pm Tue 4 Jun 2.00pm** & 7.30pm Wed 5 Jun 7.30pm Thu 6 Jun 2.00pm** & 7.30pm **Midweek Matinee Screening

F.Scott Fitzgerald’s classic tale of glamour and greed in the age of jazz is brought to the big screen in glittering style by Baz Luhrman. When an aspiring author becomes captivated by the lavish lifestyle of his new neighbour, playboy Jay Gatsby and his circle of privileged friends, his experiences inspire him to write his own story of decadence, love, tragedy and deceit.

Kids Film Club Join macrobert at 11.00am on Saturday and Sunday mornings for the Kids Film Club. Kids and adults alike only have to pay £1.95 or select four tickets for any screening for only £7.00.

Muppet Treasure Island Rich Moore / USA 2012 / 108 min / (PG) Contains mild violence Sat 4 May 11.00am Sun 5 May 11.00am

Muppet Treasure Island is a take on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic about the pirate Long John Silver who commandeers a ship in order to track down buried treasure. His friend, and then nemesis, is an earnest cabin boy who teams with the captain Kermit and several shipmates to foil Long John’s nefarious plot.

THE Wizard of Oz Victor Fleming / UK 1939 / 101 min / (U) Contains mild threat

Sat 11 May 11.00am Sun 12 May 11.00am

The Wizard of Oz stars legendary Judy Garland as Dorothy, an innocent farm girl whisked out of her mundane earthbound existence into a land of pure imagination. Dorothy’s journey in Oz will take her through emerald forests, yellow brick roads, and creepy castles, all with the help of some unusual but earnest song-happy friends.

The Croods Kirk De Micco, Chris Sanders / USA 2013 / 99 min / (U) Contains mild threat

Sat 18 May 11.00am Sun 19 May 11.00am

When their cave is destroyed, the Crood family must embark on a comedy adventure, exploring strange and spectacular territories in search of a new home. Travelling across the great landscape, the Croods discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures whilst conquering their fear of the outside world.

Oz the Great and Powerful Sam Raimi / USA 2013 / 130 min / (PG) Contains mild fantasy threat Sat 25 May 11.00am Sun 26 May 11.00am

When Oscar Diggs, a small-time magician with dubious ethics, is hurled into the vibrant Land of Oz, he is reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the world and its inhabitants. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity and even a bit of wizardry, Oscar transforms himself not only into the great wizard, but into a better man as well.

Parent and Toddler Screenings Thursday mornings are now accessible to the whole family at macrobert. Bring your kids along and enjoy family films on the big screen in a child friendly, relaxed atmosphere with the lights dimmed and the sound at a comfortable level. Screenings start at 10.30am each Thursday and tickets are priced at ÂŁ1.95 or free to any baby under 12 months.

Wizard of Oz (U) Thu 16 May 10.30am

The Croods (U) Thu 23 May 10.30am

Oz the Great and Powerful (PG) Thu 30 May 10.30am

Classic Cinema macrobert gives you the chance to see some classic cinema on the big screen.

The Wizard of Oz Victor Fleming / UK 1939 / 101 min / (U) Contains mild threat

Sat 11 May 11.00am Sun 12 May 11.00am Tue 14 May 2.00pm** & 7.30pm Thu 16 May 10.30am

The Wizard of Oz stars legendary Judy Garland as Dorothy, an innocent farm girl whisked out of her mundane earthbound existence into a land of pure imagination. Dorothy’s journey in Oz will take her through emerald forests, yellow brick roads, and creepy castles, all with the help of some unusual but earnest song-happy friends.

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University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA Parking is available on the University Campus.

There are frequent buses from Stirling town centre and the train station to the University Campus. For all public transport options call Traveline Scotland at 0871 200 22 33.

Ticket Prices All Screenings (Unless stated otherwise) full price £6.00/concession £5.50/Student £4.50 Kids Film Club 11.00am screenings: £1.95 each/£7 (four films from this brochure; tickets must be bought at the same time) Film Three Pack (three films from this brochure; tickets must be bought at same time): full price £15.00/concession £13.50 Concessions apply to under 18s, senior citizens, people with a disability (plus carer), Young Scot Card holders and benefit claimants. Proof of eligibility is required (where applicable).

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Box Office Opening Hours Mon - Fri 10.00am to 7.45pm (phones close at 7.00pm) Sat 9.00am to 8.15pm (phones close at 7.00pm) Sun 10.00am to 8.15pm (phones close at 7.00pm) Please note: Lines will close up to half an hour before busy performances.

macrobert welcomes all disabled visitors. Our building is fully accessible for wheelchairs, and we offer hearing loops at the box office and bar. Audio description and subtitling are available for selected cinema screenings (see diary).

Concession tickets are available for people with a disability plus carer.

For a large print version please email marketing@macrobert.org or call 01786 466666 Tickets cannot be refunded, except in the event of cancellation of a screening by macrobert / (tbc) means that the film is awaiting BBFC or local authority licensing approval / The use of cameras and recording equipment is not permitted / Screen advertisements and trailers are shown before all films / All information is correct at time of print and is subject to change without prior notice / macrobert cannot be held liable for any arrangements made due to changes to the brochure

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DIARY

APRIL / MAY 2013

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Broken City The Paperboy Shell

7.30PM 2.00PM** 7.30PM

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Jack the Giant Slayer 7.30PM Finding Nemo 10.30AM* Broken City 2.00PM** Shell

7.30PM CLOSED FOR PRIVATE EVENT

Muppet Treasure Island 11.00AM Arbitrage 2.00PM Trance 5.00PM Compliance 8.00PM Muppet Treasure Island 11.00AM Compliance 2.00PM Arbitrage 5.00PM Trance 8.00PM Compliance 7.30PM Trance 2.00PM** Arbitrage 7.30PM Trance 7.30PM Arbitrage 7.30PM GI Joe: Retaliation 7.30PM The Wizard of Oz 11.00AM The Odd Life of Timothy Green 2.00PM GI Joe: Retaliation 5.00PM Oblivion 8.00PM The Wizard of Oz 11.00AM The Odd Life of Timothy Green 2.00PM Oblivion 5.00PM GI Joe: Retaliation 8.00PM Oblivion 7.30PM The Wizard of Oz 2.00PM** The Wizard of Oz 7.30PM The Odd Life of Timothy Green 7.30PM The Wizard of Oz 10.30AM* Oblivion 2.00PM** The Odd Life of Timothy Green 7.30PM Love is All You Need 5.00PM Iron Man 3 7.30PM The Croods

11.00AM Iron Man 3 2.00pm Iron Man 3 5.00PM Love is All You Need 8.00PM The Croods 11.00AM Iron Man 3 2.00pm Love is All You Need 5.00PM Iron Man 3 8.00PM Love is All You Need 5.00PM Iron Man 3 7.30PM Iron Man 3 2.00PM** Love is All You Need 7.30PM Love is All You Need 5.00PM Iron Man 3 7.30PM The Croods 10.30AM* Love is All You Need 2.00PM** Iron Man 3 5.00PM*** Love is All You Need 7.30PM Olympus Has fallen

7.30PM Oz the Great and Powerful 11.00AM Promised Land 2.00pm Olympus Has fallen 5.00PM Promised Land 8.00PM Oz the Great and Powerful 11.00AM Olympus Has fallen 2.00pm Promised Land 5.00PM Olympus Has fallen 8.00PM Promised Land 7.30PM Olympus Has fallen 2.00PM** First Position 7.30PM Olympus Has fallen 7.30PM Oz the Great and Powerful 10.30AM* Promised Land 2.00PM** First Position 7.30PM The Great Gatsby

7.30PM

* Parent & tODDLER Screening ** Midweek Matinee Screening *** Subtitled screening