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Behind the Candelabra
July/August 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.
Despicable Me 2 Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud / USA 2013 / 98 min / (U) Contains very mild scary scenes and slapstick violence
Fri 28 Jun 1.45pm, 4.15pm, 6.45pm Sat 29 Jun – Mon 8 Jul 11.15am, 1.45pm, 4.15pm, 6.45pm Tue 9 – Wed 10 Jul 6.45pm Thu 11 Jul 11.15am, 1.45pm, 4.15pm, 6.45pm
Gru the super-villain, his girls and the unforgettable minions return. This time he is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help eliminate a new villain with his insider knowledge of how a villain thinks. Of course Gru is all for it, especially as it means he will be let loose on a stash of brilliant new weapons.
Monsters University Dan Scanlon / USA 2013 / 111 min / (U) Contains mild slapstick and comic threat
Fri 12 Jul – Thu 25 Jul 11.15am, 1.45pm, 4.15pm, 6.45pm Fri 26 Jul – Thu 1 Aug 11.15am
Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn’t always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn’t stand each other. Monsters University unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends.
Man of Steel Zack Snyder / USA 2013 / 143 min / (12A) Contains moderate violence
Fri 26 Jul 2.00pm, 5.00pm Sat 27 Jul 2.00pm, 8.00pm Sun 28 Jul 2.00pm, 5.00pm Mon 29 Jul 2.30pm, 7.30pm Tue 30 Jul 2.30pm Wed 31 Jul 2.30pm Thu 1 Aug 2.30pm
Man of Steel tells the story of how Superman came to earth as a child from the dying planet Krypton, detailing his early struggles with his powers and how he learnt to harness them to protect his adoptive planet.
After Earth M. Night Shyamalan/ USA 2013 / 100 min / (12A) Contains moderate threat, violence and injury detail
Fri 26 Jul 8.00pm Sat 27 Jul 5.00pm Sun 28 Jul 8.00pm
Galactic adventurer Cypher and his son Kitai find themselves on a planet evacuated by the human race and now ruled by a super-evolved animal species. The pair must undertake an epic and perilous journey to call for help, with each depending on the other for survival.
Behind the Candelabra Steven Soderbergh / USA 2013 / 118 min / (15) Contains strong language, sex, sex references and drug use
Tue 30 Jul 7.30pm Wed 31 Jul 7.30pm Thu 1 Aug 7.30pm
Before Elvis, Elton John and Lady Gaga, there was Liberace: virtuoso pianist, outrageous entertainer and flamboyant star of stage and television. Liberace lived lavishly and embraced a lifestyle of excess both on and off stage. In summer 1977, handsome young stranger Scott Thorson walked into his dressing room and, despite their age difference, the two embarked on a secretive five-year love affair.
The Smurfs 2 Raja Gosnell / USA 2013 / TBC / TBC
Fri 2 Aug – Thu 15 Aug 11.15am, 1.45pm, 4.15pm, 6.45pm Fri 16 Aug – Mon 19 Aug 11.15am, 1.45pm
The gang is up against nemesis Gargamel, who has created evil Smurf doppelgangers known as the Naughties to provide him with a ready source of the smurf-essence he craves. But when he kidnaps Smurfette to complete his evil plan, Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy and Vanity set out to rescue her…and discover all may not be as it seems.
World War Z Marc Forster / USA 2013 / 116 min / (15) Contains sustained threat and strong violence
Fri 16 Aug 7.30pm Sat 17 Aug 5.00pm Sun 18 Aug 8.00pm Thu 22 Aug 2.00pm**
Based on Max Brooks’ novel, World War Z revolves around United Nations employee Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt), who traverses the world in a race against time to stop a pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatening to decimate humanity itself.
**Midweek Matinee Screening
The Internship Shawn Levy / USA 2013 / 119 min / (12A) Contains moderate sex references and one use of strong language
Sat 17 Aug 8.00pm Sun 18 Aug 5.00pm Mon 19 Aug 7.30pm
Billy and Nick are salesmen whose careers have been torpedoed by the digital world. Trying to prove they are not obsolete, they defy the odds by talking their way into a coveted internship at Google. Gaining entrance to this utopia is only half the battle however and now they must compete with a group of the nation’s most elite, tech-savvy geniuses to prove that necessity really is the mother of re-invention.
The Deep Baltasar Kormákur / Iceland 2013 / 93 min / Icelandic with English subtitles / (12A) Contains infrequent strong language and moderate threat Tue 20 Aug 7.30pm Wed 21 Aug 7.30pm Thu 22 Aug 7.30pm
When a fishing boat sinks in the stormy waters off the coast of Iceland, every member of the crew perishes except for one. What makes this one man different and how did he manage to endure almost nine hours in the frozen sea? Based on astonishing true facts, this is the story of how one man’s innate survival instinct shocked an army of medical professionals and came to symbolise the strength and determination of a nation.
Paris-Manhattan Sophie Lellouche / France 2013 / 77 min / French with English subtitles / (TBC)
Fri 23 Aug 5.00pm Sat 24 Aug 5.00pm Sun 25 Aug 8.00pm Tue 27 Aug 2.00pm** **Midweek Matinee Screening
Idealistic pharmacist Alice is totally obsessed with the movies of Woody Allen. She continually quotes lines from his films, engages in imaginary conversations, and even prescribes her customers his classic works to help alleviate their ailments. Alice’s increasingly concerned Jewish parents hope to cure her fixation by setting her up with a handsome French gentleman, but even he quickly realises that he’s no match for the man of her dreams.
The Wolverine James Mangold / USA 2013 / TBC min / (TBC)
Fri 23 Aug 7.30pm Sat 24 Aug 2.00pm, 8.00pm Sun 25 Aug 2.00pm, 5.00pm Mon 26 Aug 7.30pm Thu 29 Aug 2.00pm** **Midweek Matinee Screening
Set some time after the events of X Men: The Last Stand, Wolverine is at his lowest point. All the connections that he held dear have been shattered, leaving him vulnerable and aimless. Contacted by a mysterious young woman, he heads to Japan at the behest of a figure from his past. It’s here that Logan faces his greatest challenge yet; a test of his physical and emotional capabilities, during which he must learn to control the rage that drives him.
We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks Alex Gibney / USA 2013 / 130 min / (15) Contains strong real images of violence and strong language Wed 28 Aug 7.30pm Thu 29 Aug 7.30pm
We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks details the creation of Julian Assange’s controversial website, which facilitated the largest security breach in U.S. history. Hailed by some as a free-speech hero and by others as a traitor and terrorist, the enigmatic Assange’s rise and fall are paralleled with that of Pfc. Bradley Manning, the young soldier who downloaded thousands of documents from classified U.S. military and diplomatic servers, revealing the behind-the-scenes workings of the government’s international diplomacy and military strategy.
The Midweek Matinee During the summer months, macrobert’s Midweek Matinee screenings will be taking a break but will return as of Thursday 22 August when you can once again enjoy one of the months’ movie highlights for only £3.00 – we’ll also throw in a free tea or filter coffee. Why not come a little earlier and have a delicious lunch beforehand? Check out www.macrobert.org/cafebar for our menus. Look out for the specially marked screenings throughout this brochure.
Kids Film Club Having relaxed over the summer, the Kids Film Club will return, as normal, with Epic on Saturday 24 August. Join us from then when kids and adults alike can see a family friendly film for only £1.95 each or select four tickets for any screening for £7.00.
Epic Chris Wedge / USA 2013 / 102 min / (U) Contains mild fantasy violence and threat
Sat 24 Aug 11.00am Sun 25 Aug 11.00am
Epic tells the story of a battle raging all around us between the forces of good, who protect nature, and the forces of evil, who wish to see it destroyed. When a teenage girl finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she must band together with a rag-tag team of fun and unique characters to save their world... and ours.
So precious Parent & Toddler Screenings The So Precious Parent and Toddler Screenings will be taking a break over the summer and will return Thursday mornings starting 22 August. 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 £1.95 or free to any baby under 12 months. Sponsored by
The Smurfs 2 (TBC) Thu 22 Aug 10.30am
Epic (U) Thu 29 Aug 10.30am
Special Events The Rochdale Pioneers John Montegrande, Adam Lee Hamilton / UK 2012 / 52 min / (PG) Contains mild language
Tue 27 Aug 7.30pm
In 1844, a group of working-class people from the town of Rochdale came together to change the unfair society they were living in. Fed up with dishonest and corrupt shopkeepers they decided to take matters into their own hands. By pooling the few resources they had, the Pioneers opened their own shop, pledging to only sell quality, unadulterated products, sharing the profits fairly with their customers.
NEW ON THE MENU – PIZZA and MOVIES AVAILABLE EVERY DAY IN OUR RESTAURANT Now you can enjoy one of our delicious 10” pizzas – home made tomato sauce on a wood fired pizza base with a choice of 4 toppings. Choose from Margarita; Pepperoni; BBQ Chicken and Hawaiian. Perfect for family lunch or dinner!
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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/ Friends £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). Please note, from April 1st macrobert is introducing a £1 per transaction charge on all card sales made online and by phone.
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)
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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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 1 MON - 8 MON 9 TUE - 10 WED 11 THU 12 FRI - 25 THU 26 FRI 27 SAT 28 SUN 29 MON 30 TUE 31 WED
Despicable Me 2 Despicable Me 2 Despicable Me 2 Monsters University Monsters University Man of Steel Man of Steel After Earth Monsters University Man of Steel After Earth Man of Steel Monsters University Man of Steel Man of Steel After Earth Monsters University Man of Steel Man of Steel Monsters University Man of Steel Behind the Candelabra Monsters University Man of Steel Behind the Candelabra
July 2013
11.15am, 1.45pm, 4.15pm & 6.45pm 6.45PM 11.15am, 1.45pm, 4.15pm & 6.45pm 11.15am, 1.45pm, 4.15pm & 6.45pm 11.15am 2.00pm 5.00pm 8.00pm 11.15am 2.00pm 5.00pm 8.00pm 11.15am 2.00pm 5.00pm 8.00pm 11.15am 2.30pm 7.30pm 11.15am 2.30pm 7.30pm 11.15am 2.30pm 7.30pm
AUGUST 2013 1 THU 2 FRI - 15 THU 16 FRI 17 SAT 18 SUN 19 MON 20 TUE 21 WED 22 THU 23 FRI 24 SAT 25 SUN 26 MON 27 TUE 28 WED 29 THU
Monsters University 11.15am Man of Steel 2.30pm Behind the Candelabra 7.30pm The Smurfs 2 11.15am, 1.45pm, 4.15pm & 6.45pm The Smurfs 2 11.15am, 1.45pm World War Z 7.30PM The Smurfs 2 11.15am, 1.45pm World War Z 5.00PM The Internship 8.00PM The Smurfs 2 11.15am, 1.45pm The Internship 5.00PM World War Z 8.00PM The Smurfs 2 11.15am, 1.45pm The Internship 7.30PM The Deep 7.30PM*** The Deep 7.30PM*** The Smurfs 2 10.30am* World War Z 2.00pm** The Deep 7.30pm*** Paris-Manhattan 5.00pm*** The Wolverine 7.30pm Epic 11.00am The Wolverine 2.00pm Paris-Manhattan 5.00pm*** The Wolverine 8.00pm Epic 11.00am The Wolverine 2.00pm The Wolverine 5.00pm Paris-Manhattan 8.00pm*** The Wolverine 7.30pm Paris-Manhattan 2.00pm***/** THE Rochdale Pioneers 7.30pm The Story of Wikileaks 7.30PM Epic 10.30am* The Wolverine 2.00pm** The Story of Wikileaks 7.30PM
* Parent & tODDLER Screening ** Midweek Matinee Screening *** Subtitled screening