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The Hobbit
December 2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Skyfall Argo The Muppet Christmas Carol AND OTHERS Tickets www.macrobert.org Box Office 01786 466666
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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.
Skyfall Sam Mendes / UK 2012 / 142 min / (12A) Contains moderate action violence and one use of strong language
Fri 30 Nov - THU 6 DEC SEE OVERLEAF FOR DATES AND TIMES
James Bond’s latest mission has gone horribly awry, resulting in an all-out attack on M16. Meanwhile, as M plans to relocate the agency, emerging Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee Mallory raises concerns about her competence while attempting to usurp her position. Now the only person who can restore M’s reputation is 007. Operating in the dark with only field agent Eve to guide him, the world’s top secret agent works to root out an enigmatic criminal as a major storm brews on the horizon.
Argo Ben Affleck / USA 2012 / 120 min / (15) Contains strong language
Fri 7 Dec 7.30pm Sat 8 Dec 5.00pm Sun 9 Dec 8.00pm Wed 12 Dec 2.00pm** **Midweek Matinee Screening
Based on real events, Argo reveals the previously classified truth behind the miraculous escape of six Americans during the Iranian hostage crisis of 1979 as CIA ‘exfiltration’ specialist Tony Mendez masterminds a daring plan to whisk the U.S. citizens to safety from the chaos of a country gripped by revolutionary fervour and anti-American sentiment.
Rust and Bone Rian Johnson / USA 2012 / 123 min / (15) Contains strong language, sex and violence
Sat 8 Dec 8.00pm Sun 9 Dec 5.00pm
Homeless and penniless, Ali arrives in northern France to seek refuge with his sister with a five-year-old son he barely knows in tow. He soon meets Stephanie who works at the local Marineland, training killer whales. After a terrible tragedy leaves her with both legs amputated, Ali helps her emerge from the darkness and come alive again.
The Joy of Six Various / UK 2012 / 79 min / (15) Contains strong language and sex
Tue 11 Dec 7.30pm Wed 12 Dec 7.30pm
A collection of six British short films featuring some of the most recognisable faces in Hollywood: from Dame Judi Dench in a comedy drama about the mature generation dating in our modern social networking world, to Peter Mullen in a black comedy about the relationship between a father and his 20 year old son.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Peter Jackson / USA 2012 /TBC / TBC
Thu 13 Dec - Thu 3 Jan SEE OVERLEAF FOR DATES AND TIMES
Set in Middle Earth 60 years before The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey follows Bilbo Baggins, as he is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Joined on his quest by a company of thirteen, they must first endure the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever, Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, he gains possession of a simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to understand. Be the first in Stirling to see The Hobbit! Exclusive 10.30am preview screening on 13 December. Special ticket holder deal - Bacon Roll & Coffee ÂŁ2.50, available from 10am.
Rise of the Guardians Peter Ramsey / USA 2012 / 97 min / (PG) Contains mild threat and language
Fri 4 jan 4.30pm Sat 5 jan 2.00pm Sun 6 jan 2.00pm
Rise of the Guardians follows a group of legendary childhood heroes including Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny, who must do battle with an evil spirit threatening to take over the world and crush the hopes and dreams of children everywhere.
The Master Paul Thomas Anderson / USA 2012 / 143 min / (15) Contains strong language, once very strong, strong sex and sex references
Fri 4 jan 7.30pm Sat 5 jan 5.00pm & 8.00pm Sun 6 jan 5.00pm & 8.00pm
A striking portrait of drifters and seekers in postWorld War II America, Paul Thomas Anderson’s The Master tells the story of a naval veteran who arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future until he is tantalised by a philosophical movement and its charismatic leader.
Kids Film Club Join macrobert at 11.00am on Saturday and Sunday mornings for the all new Kids Film Club. Kids and adults alike only have to pay £1.50 or you can select four films in the month for £5. Become a member and you can also pick up a bag full of goodies like popcorn and juice for only £1.50. Kids Film Club is sponsored by:
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath / USA 2012 / 93 min / (PG) Contains mild slapstick violence Sat 1 Dec 11.00am Sun 2 Dec 11.00am
Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple and, of course, King Julien, Maurice and the Penguins are all along for the comedic adventure. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover: a travelling circus, which they reinvent - Madagascar style.
The Muppet Christmas Carol Brian Henson / USA 1992 / 85 min / (U) Contains mild scary scenes Sat 8 Dec 11.00am Sun 9 Dec 11.00am
Join Kermit, Gonzo, Miss Piggy and all your other favourite Muppets in this wonderful telling of Charles Dickens’ great Christmas story. Bob Cratchit works for Ebenezer Scrooge, an old miser who couldn’t care less about Christmas and the joy the season brings. When Scrooge goes home on Christmas Eve he is visited by the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future, and after revisiting his sorrowful past, hate-filled present, and doomed future, turns over a new leaf and becomes the most generous and celebratory person in town.
Hotel Transylvania Genndy Tartakovsky / USA 2012 / 91 min / (U) Contains mild scary scenes and rude humour
Sat 5 Jan 11.00am Sun 6 Jan 11.00am
Welcome to the Hotel Transylvania, Dracula’s lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up, free to be the monsters they are without humans to bother them. On one special weekend, Dracula has invited some of the world’s most famous monsters to celebrate his daughter Mavis’ 118th birthday. For Drac, catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem but his world could come crashing down when one ordinary guy stumbles on the hotel and takes a shine to Mavis.
Parent and Toddler Screenings
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Wednesday 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 Wednesday and tickets are priced at ÂŁ1.50 or free to any baby under 12 months.
Madagascar 3: Europe’S MOST WANTED (PG) Wed 5 Dec 10.30am
The Muppet Christmas Carol (U) Wed 12 Dec 10.30am
The Midweek Matinee Skyfall (12A) WED 5 Dec 2.00pm
Argo (15) Wed 12 Dec 2.00pm
Sam Mendes / UK 2012 / 142 min / (12A) Contains moderate action violence and one use of strong language FRI 30 NOV 7.30PM SAT 1 DEC 2.00PM, 5.00PM, 8.00PM SUN 2 DEC 2.00PM, 5.00PM, 8.00PM MON 3 DEC 7.30PM TUE 4 DEC 7.30PM WED 5 DEC 2.00PM**, 7.30PM THU 6 DEC 7.30PM **MIDWEEK MATINEE SCREENING
FRI 30 NOV - THU 6 DEC
Peter Jackson / USA 2012 /TBC / TBC THU 13 DEC 10.30AM, 4.30PM & 7.45PM FRI 14 DEC 4.30PM & 7.45PM SAT 15 DEC 1.00PM, 4.30PM & 7.45PM SUN 16 DEC 1.00PM, 4.30PM & 7.45PM MON 17 DEC - FRI 21 DEC 4.30PM & 7.45PM SAT 22 DEC 1.00PM, 4.30PM & 7.45PM SUN 23 DEC 1.00PM, 4.30PM & 7.45PM MON 24 DEC 1.00PM, 4.30PM WED 26 DEC - SUN 30 DEC 1.00PM, 4.30PM & 7.45PM MON 31 DEC 1.00PM, 4.30PM WED 2 JAN 1.00PM, 4.30PM & 7.45PM*** THU 3 JAN 1.00PM, 4.30PM & 7.45PM ***SUBTITLED SCREENING
THU 13 DEC - THU 3 JAN
The Midweek Matinee Enjoy one of the months’ movie highlights for only £2.50 – we’ll also throw in a free tea or filter coffee. We hope you can join us soon and enjoy a nice relaxing afternoon with us. Why not come a little earlier and have a delicious lunch beforehand? Check out www.macrobert.org/cafebar for our menus.
Find us 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 Screenings before 4.00pm: friends £3.80/full price £4.75/concession £4.25 Screenings after 4.00pm: friends £4.60/full price £5.75/concession £5.25 Kids Film Club 11.00am screenings: £1.50 each/£5 (four films from this brochure; tickets must be bought at the same time) Film Four Pack (four films from this brochure; tickets must be bought at same time): full price £17.20/concession £13.20 Concessions apply to full-time students, under 18s, senior citizens, people with a disability (plus carer), Young Scot Card holders and benefit claimants. Proof of eligibility is required.
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.
Access Information 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
macrobert thanks the following for their support
Main funders
macrobert arts centre limited is a Scottish charity, no SC039546. To support us with donations please go to www.macrobert.org/donate
DIARY 30 FRIDAY | NOV 1 SATURDAY | DEC 2 SUNDAY 3 MONDAY 4 TUESDAY 5 WEDNESDAY 6 THURSDAY 7 FRIDAY 8 SATURDAY 9 SUNDAY 10 MONDAY 11 TUESDAY 12 WEDNESDAY 13 THURSDAY 14 FRIDAY 15 SATURDAY 16 SUNDAY 17 MONDAY 18 TUESDAY 19 WEDNESDAY 20 THURSDAY 21 FRIDAY 22 SATURDAY 23 SUNDAY 24 MONDAY 25 TUESDAY 26 WEDNESDAY 27 THURSDAY 28 FRIDAY 29 SATURDAY 30 SUNDAY 31 MONDAY 1 TUESDAY | JAN 2 WEDNESDAY 3 THURSDAY 4 FRIDAY 5 SATURDAY 6 SUNDAY
DECEMBER 2012
Skyfall 7.30PM Madagascar 3 : Europe’S MOST WANTED 11.00AM Skyfall 2.00PM Skyfall 5.00PM Skyfall 8.00PM Madagascar 3 : Europe’S MOST WANTED 11.00AM Skyfall 2.00PM Skyfall 5.00PM Skyfall 8.00PM Skyfall 7.30PM Skyfall 7.30PM Madagascar 3 : Europe’S MOST WANTED 10.30AM* Skyfall 2.00PM** Skyfall 7.30PM Skyfall 7.30PM Argo 7.30PM The Muppet Christmas Carol 11.00AM The Muppet Christmas Carol 2.00PM Argo 5.00PM Rust and Bone 8.00PM The Muppet Christmas Carol 11.00AM The Muppet Christmas Carol 2.00PM Rust and Bone 5.00PM Argo 8.00PM macrobert cinema closed The Joy of Six 7.30PM The Muppet Christmas Carol 10.30AM* Argo 2.00PM** The Joy of Six 7.30PM The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 10.30am, 4.30pm, 7.45pm The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 4.30PM, 7.45PM THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 1.00PM, 4.30PM, 7.45PM THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 1.00PM, 4.30PM, 7.45PM THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 4.30PM, 7.45PM THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 4.30PM, 7.45PM THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 4.30PM, 7.45PM THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 4.30PM, 7.45PM THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 4.30PM, 7.45PM THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 1.00PM, 4.30PM, 7.45PM THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 1.00PM, 4.30PM, 7.45PM THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 1.00PM, 4.30PM MERRY CHRISTMAS THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 1.00PM, 4.30PM, 7.45PM THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 1.00PM, 4.30PM, 7.45PM THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 1.00PM, 4.30PM, 7.45PM THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 1.00PM, 4.30PM, 7.45PM THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 1.00PM, 4.30PM, 7.45PM THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 1.00PM, 4.30PM HAPPY NEW YEAR THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 1.00PM, 4.30PM, 7.45PM*** THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 1.00PM, 4.30PM, 7.45PM Rise of the Guardians 4.30PM The Master 7.30PM Hotel Transylvania 11.00AM Rise of the Guardians 2.00PM The Master 5.00PM The Master 8.00PM Hotel Transylvania 11.00AM Rise of the Guardians 2.00PM The Master 5.00PM The Master 8.00PM
* Parent & tODDLER Screening ** Midweek Matinee Screening *** Subtitled screening