Macrobert Cinema Guide Dec 2018

Cinema Guide 30 Nov 2018 - 6 Jan 2019

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WIDOWS A police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows - Veronica, Linda, Alice and Belle - have nothing in common, except a debt left behind by their spouses’ criminal activities. Hoping to forge a future on their own terms, Veronica joins forces with the other three women to pull off a heist that her husband was planning.

Steve McQueen / UK & USA 2018 / 130 min

Fri 30 Nov to Thu 6 Dec, Times Vary Filmhouse

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SUPER NOVEMBER

+ Intro, Stand-Up and Q&A Josie Long stars in the mumble core comedy meets socio-political drama as a romance obsessed librarian in Glasgow. In the midst of an exciting new relationship she almost forgets about the mounting political turmoil and potential right wing coup. An exhiliarating and ambitious debut for director Douglas King and writer Josie Long. Described by Sight & Sound as ‘a portrait of the harshness of the abruptly changing world we live in.’

Douglas King / UK 2018 / 77 min

Fri 30 Nov, 8pm Filmhouse

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SHOPLIFTERS After one of their shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son come across a little girl in the freezing cold. At first reluctant to shelter the girl, Osamu’s wife agrees to take care of her after learning of the hardships she faces.

Although the family is poor, barely making enough money to survive through petty crime, they seem to live happily together until an unforeseen incident reveals hidden secrets, testing the bonds that unite them‌ Hirokazu Kore-eda / Japan 2018 / 128 min

Fri 7 to Thu 13 Dec, Times Vary (Not Tue 11 or Wed 12 Dec) Filmhouse / Playhouse

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ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE A zombie apocalypse threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven - at Christmas!

Anna and her friends are forced to band together and fight, slash and sing their way to survival, facing the undead in a desperate race to reach their loved ones.

But they soon discover that no one is safe in this new world, and with civilization falling apart around them, the only people they can truly rely on are each other.

John McPhail / UK & USA 2018 / 98 min

Fri 7 to Thu 13 Dec, Times Vary (not Tue 11 or Wed 12 Dec) Filmhouse / Playhouse

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THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB Fired from the National Security Agency, Frans Balder recruits hacker Lisbeth Salander to steal FireWall - a computer program that can access codes for nuclear weapons worldwide. Drawing attention from an NSA agent and facing the theft of her laptop by Russian criminals, Lisbeth must partner with an unlikely ally. Can they work together to rescue the young math genius the Russians have kidnapped, before he’s forced to steal the access codes?

Fede Álvarez / Various 2018 / 115 min

Fri 7 to Wed 12 Dec, Times Vary Filmhouse / Playhouse

THE OLD MAN AND THE GUN At the age of 70, Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford) makes an audacious escape from San Quentin, carrying out an unbelievable string of heists that baffle authorities and enchant the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.

David Lowery / USA 2018 / 93 min

Fri 14 to Thu 20 Dec, Times Vary Filmhouse / Playhouse

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PETERLOO An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history. The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reform and protest against rising levels of poverty. Many protesters were killed and hundreds more injured.

Mike Leigh / UK 2018 / 154 min

Sat 15 to Tue 18 Dec, Times Vary Filmhouse

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RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: WRECK IT RALPH 2 Leaving Litwak’s video arcade behind, Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz venturing into the uncharted, expansive and thrilling world of the internet which may or may not survive Ralph’s wrecking. They’re in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s video game, Sugar Rush. In way over their heads, Ralph and Vanellope rely on the citizens of the internet - the netizens - to help navigate their way.

Rich Moore, Phil Johnston / USA 2018 / 112 min

Fri 21 Dec to Sun 6 Jan, Times Vary Filmhouse

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MARY POPPINS RETURNS Mary Poppins is back for another magical adventure. Jane and Michael Banks are now grown up and Michael has three children of his own. They’ve suffered a personal loss, and the wonder has gone out of their lives. But with the help of the practically perfect Poppins, as well as a local lamplighter named Jack, they’ll be able to rediscover the joy and magic they once shared.

Rob Marshall / USA 2018 / 130 min

Fri 21 Dec to Sat 6 Jan, Times Vary Filmhouse / Playhouse

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CREED II In 1985, Russian boxer Ivan Drago killed former U.S. champion Apollo Creed in a tragic match that stunned the world. Against the wishes of his trainer Apollo’s son Adonis Creed accepts a challenge from Drago’s son. Under the watchful eye of Rocky, Adonis trains for the showdown of his life and a date with destiny that soon becomes his obsession. Creed and Balboa must confront their shared legacy as the past comes back to haunt them both.

Steven Caple Jr / USA 2018 / 129 min

Fri 28 Dec to Thu 3 Jan, Times Vary Playhouse

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DISOBEDIENCE Returning home to London after the death of her estranged father photographer Ronit Krushka is also walking back into the Orthodox Jewish community that shunned her decades earlier for her childhood attraction to Esti (a female friend). When the two are happily reunited their burning passion is also rekindled as the two women explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.

Sebastiรกn Lelio / Various 2018 / 114 min

Fri 4 to Sun 6 Jan, Times Vary Playhouse

REWIND

A STAR IS BORN Seasoned musician Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) both discovers and falls in love with struggling artist Ally (Lady Gaga).

Bradley Cooper / USA 2018 / 136 min

Sat 1 to Wed 5 Dec, Times Vary Filmhouse

SIMON CALLOW

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Tue 11 Dec, 7.30pm I Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc

Sat 15 & Sun 16 Dec, 11am I All Tickets £3

Fri 21 to Sun 23 Dec, 7.45pm I All Tickets £6 Mon 24 Dec, 6.30pm I All Tickets £4

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POSTCARDS FROM THE 48% A film made by and featuring those who voted Remain in the UK’s EU Referendum vote, the 48%, to show the other 27 EU Member States that it was far from a landslide victory and just why we are fighting to stay part of the EU. David Wilkinson / USA 2018 / 111 min

Wed 12 Dec, 7.30pm I Filmhouse

NAE PASARAN

Felipe Bustos Sierra / UK 2018 / 96 min

Thu 13 Dec, 7.30pm I Filmhouse

THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS Identical triplets become separated at birth and adopted by three different families. Years later, their amazing reunion becomes a global sensation but also unearths an unimaginable secret that has radical repercussions.

Tim Wardle / UK 2018 / 97 min

Fri 14 to Wed 19 Dec, Times vary I Filmhouse & Playhouse (not Tue 18 Dec)

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In 1974 a group of workers at the Rolls Royce factory in East Kilbride showed their support for the people of Chile by refusing to carry out repairs on engines for Hawker Hunter planes - grounding half of Chile’s Air Force. The Scottish workers never knew the impact of this four year boycott.

WINE CALLING / LE VIN SE LEVE

Mon 3 Dec, 7.15pm I Playhouse I Tickets: £4

There is a small revolution going on in the world of wine as a small group of enthusiasts are choosing to create their product using organic or natural methods of production. While there are more than 3000 wine growers in France, less than three percent of them have chosen environmentally friendly farming practices to protect the living character of the wine. Documentary film-maker Bruno Sauvard has followed the revolution over a year, from the harvest to the bottling, revealing a rising global movement for taste and sustainability. Cheers!

Bruno Sauvard / France 2018 / 90 min

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FAMILY REWIND: £3 Tickets SMALLFOOT Migo is a friendly Yeti whose world gets turned upside down when he discovers something that he didn’t know existed - a human. He soon faces banishment from his snowy home when the rest of the villagers refuse to believe his fantastic tale.

Karey Kirkpatrick, Jason Reisig / USA 2018 / 96 min

Sat 1 & Sun 2 Dec, 11am Sat 8 & Sun 9 Dec, 11am Filmhouse D

FROZEN Relieve the magic of the Disney favourite as Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Sven and Olaf set out on a magical snowtime adventure.

Jennifer Lee,Chris Buck / USA 2013 / 108 min

Sat 15 & Sun 16 Dec, 11am Filmhouse

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Baby Friendly Cinema (12 months & under) is back and we’ve got two special screenings in October:

The Old Man & the Gun: Fri 14 Dec, 12.30pm I £6

Mary Poppins Returns: Sun 6 Jan, 2.30pm I £6 You can expect: - A really relaxed attitude to noise and movement - Mats in front of the screen for parents/guardians and babies to relax on - Friendly staff on hand to make your visit easy & enjoyable - The lights to be on low - The volume to be turned down For useful info about your visit and to share any thoughts and ideas, join our Macrobert Baby Friendly Cinema group on Facebook.

PROGRAMME DISCLAIMER: All information in this Cinema Guide is correct at time of print and is subject to change without prior notice. Macrobert Arts Centre cannot be held liable for any arrangements made due to changes to this cinema guide. You can find full terms and conditions on our website.

EVENT CINEMA ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE:

THE NUTCRACKER

The Nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet – and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family. Tchaikovsky’s much-loved music is matched to a magical adventure on Christmas Eve for Clara and her Nutcracker doll.

Mon 3 Dec, 7.15pm Tue 4 Dec, 7.30pm Sat 8 Dec, 2pm Sun 9 Dec, 2pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends

HIPPODROME SILENT FILM FESTIVAL TOUR:

THE PENALTY WITH LIVE MUSIC As a child, Blizzard (Lon Chaney) is involved in a car accident after which his doctor unnecessarily amputates both his legs. Years later, Blizzard is the head of the San Francisco mob and is determined to exact revenge on Dr. Ferris. Accompanied by live music, with leading Scottish composer Graeme Stephen’s score for guitar and cello.

Thu 6 Dec, 7.30pm Tickets: £10 / £8 Conc & Friends

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE:

ANTONY & CLEOPATRA

Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play Shakespeare’s famous fated couple in his great tragedy of politics, passion and power.

Caesar and his assassins are dead. General Mark Antony now rules alongside his fellow defenders of Rome. But at the fringes of a war-torn empire the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony have fallen fiercely in love.

In a tragic fight between devotion and duty, obsession becomes a catalyst for war.

Thu 20 Dec, 7.30pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends

EVENT CINEMA THE TRAGEDY OF KING RICHARD THE SECOND NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE:

Richard II, King of England, is irresponsible, foolish and vain. His weak leadership sends his kingdom into disarray and his court into uproar.

Seeing no other option but to seize power, the ambitious Bolingbroke challenges the throne and the king’s divine right to rule. Simon Russell Beale returns to National Theatre Live screens after his recent role in the National Theatre’s production of The Lehman Trilogy.

Tue 15 Jan, 7pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE:

THE QUEEN OF SPADES In Tchaikovsky’s intense opera of obsession and the supernatural, Gherman is caught between the woman he loves and a destructive fixation. The production is set in 1890, the year of the opera’s premiere. In his study, Tchaikovsky imagines the opera into life as his own story, its characters giving voice to his unfulfilled desires.

Tue 22 Jan, 6.45pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE:

LA TRAVIATA

From the thrill of unexpected romance to a heartbreaking reconciliation that comes too late – Verdi’s La Traviata is one of the most popular of all operas. Alfredo falls in love with the courtesan Violetta in glamorous Paris society, but underneath the surface run darker undercurrents, leading to a tragic ending.

Lavish period sets and costumes enhance the reality of a moving story based on true life.

Wed 30 Jan, 6.45pm Sun 3 Feb, 2pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends

SUBTITLED SCREENINGS

The subtitled screenings are...

The Old Man and the Gun - Sun 16 Dec, 7.45pm Mary Poppins Returns - Thu 27 Dec, 5.15pm These films have subtitles along the bottom of the screen and may show sound effects. Look out for foreign language films too marked FL

RELAXED SCREENING

The relaxed screening is...

Ralph Breaks the Internet - Sun 30 Dec, 11am (Tickets from ÂŁ6) These screenings are open to everyone, but are designed to welcome people who benefit from a more relaxed environment - those with an Autistic Spectrum condition, sensory and communication disorders and people living with dementia. You can expect: - A relaxed attitude to noise and movement - Friendly staff on hand to make your visit easy & enjoyable - The lights to be on low - The volume to be turned down - No adverts or trailers before the film

ALL FILMS, ALL DAY TICKETS & BOOKING Filmhouse: Standard £8 Conc

£7

Students

£6

Friends

£6.50

Before 5pm (Tue to Fri)

£6

Family Rewind

£3

Mondays (any film, any time)

£4

Playhouse: All Tickets

£6

Please note all discounts and offers are subject to availability, cannot be retrospectively applied and are offered at the discretion of Macrobert Arts Centre. We’re unable to offer any refunds unless an event is cancelled.

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DIARY: 30 NOV 2018 - 6 JAN 2019 30 FRI WIDOWS 30 FRI SUPER NOVEMBER 1 SAT SMALLFOOT 1 SAT A STAR IS BORN 1 SAT WIDOWS 2 SUN SMALLFOOT 2 SUN A STAR IS BORN 2 SUN WIDOWS 3 MON WIDOWS 3 MON A STAR IS BORN 3 MON WINE CALLING 3 MON ROH LIVE: THE NUTCRACKER 4 TUE WIDOWS 4 TUE ROH LIVE: THE NUTCRACKER 5 WED A STAR IS BORN 5 WED WIDOWS 6 THU WIDOWS 6 THU THE PENALTY 7 FRI SHOPLIFTERS 7 FRI ANNA & THE APOCALYPSE 7 FRI GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB 8 SAT SMALLFOOT 8 SAT ROH LIVE: THE NUTCRACKER 8 SAT SHOPLIFTERS 8 SAT ANNA & THE APOCALYPSE 8 SAT GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB 9 SUN SMALLFOOT 9 SUN ROH LIVE: THE NUTCRACKER 9 SUN GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB 9 SUN ANNA & THE APOCALYPSE 9 SUN SHOPLIFTERS 10 MON SHOPLIFTERS 10 MON GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB 10 MON ANNA & THE APOCALYPSE 11 TUE GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB 11 TUE A CHRISTMAS CAROL 12 WED GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB 12 WED POSTCARDS FROM THE 48% 13 THU ANNA & THE APOCALYPSE 13 THU SHOPLIFTERS 13 THU NAE PASARAN 14 FRI THE OLD MAN & THE GUN 14 FRI THE OLD MAN & THE GUN 14 FRI THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS 15 SAT FROZEN 15 SAT THE OLD MAN & THE GUN 15 SAT PETERLOO 15 SAT THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS 16 SUN FROZEN 16 SUN THE OLD MAN & THE GUN

5PM 8PM 11AM 2PM, 5PM 8PM 11AM 2PM, 5PM 8PM 2PM 4.15PM 7.15PM* 7.15PM 4.45PM 7.30PM 4.45PM 7.30PM 2PM 7.30PM 5PM 7.45PM* 8PM 11AM 2PM 5PM 7.45PM* 8PM 11AM 2PM 5PM 7.45PM* 8PM 4.45PM 7.15PM* 7.30PM 4.45PM 7.30PM 4.45PM 7.30PM 4.45PM 7.15PM* 7.30PM 12.30PM 5PM, 8PM 7.45PM* 11AM 2PM, 8PM 5PM 7.45PM* 11AM 2PM, 7.45PM*

16 SUN THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS 5PM 16 SUN PETERLOO 8PM 17 MON THE OLD MAN & THE GUN 2PM, 7.15PM* 17 MON THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS 4.45PM 17 MON PETERLOO 7.30PM 18 TUE PETERLOO 4.30PM 18 TUE THE OLD MAN & THE GUN 7.30PM 19 WED THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS 4.45PM 19 WED THE OLD MAN & THE GUN 7.30PM 20 THU THE OLD MAN & THE GUN 4.45PM, 7.15PM* 20 THU NT LIVE: ANTHONY & CLEOPATRA 7.30PM 21 FRI WRECK IT RALPH 2 11.30AM 21 FRI MARY POPPINS RETURNS 2.30PM, 5.15PM, 8PM 21 FRI IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE 7.45PM* 22 SAT WRECK IT RALPH 2 11.30AM 22 SAT MARY POPPINS RETURNS 2.30PM, 5.15PM, 8PM 22 SAT IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE 7.45PM* 23 SUN WRECK IT RALPH 2 11.30AM 23 SUN MARY POPPINS RETURNS 2.30PM, 5.15PM, 8PM 23 SUN IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE 7.45PM* 24 MON WRECK IT RALPH 2 10.30AM 24 MON MARY POPPINS RETURNS 1PM, 3.45PM, 6.30PM 24 MON IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE 6.15PM* 26 WED WRECK IT RALPH 2 11.30AM 26 WED MARY POPPINS RETURNS 2.30PM, 5.15PM, 8PM 27 THU WRECK IT RALPH 2 11.30AM 27 THU MARY POPPINS RETURNS 2.30PM, 5.15PM, 8PM 28 FRI WRECK IT RALPH 2 11.30AM 28 FRI MARY POPPINS RETURNS 2.30PM, 5.15PM, 8PM 28 FRI CREED II 7.45PM* 29 SAT WRECK IT RALPH 2 11.30AM 29 SAT MARY POPPINS RETURNS 2.30PM, 5.15PM, 8PM 29 SAT CREED II 7.45PM* 30 SUN WRECK IT RALPH 2 11AM 30 SUN MARY POPPINS RETURNS 2.30PM, 5.15PM, 8PM 30 SUN CREED II 7.45PM* 31MON WRECK IT RALPH 2 11.30AM 31 MON MARY POPPINS RETURNS 2.30PM 31 MON CREED II 2.15PM* 2 WED WRECK IT RALPH 2 11.30AM 2 WED MARY POPPINS RETURNS 2.30PM, 5.15PM, 8PM 2 WED CREED II 7.45PM* 3 THU RALPH WRECKS THE INTERNET 11.30AM 3 THU MARY POPPINS RETURNS 2.30PM, 5.15PM, 8PM 3 THU CREED II 7.45PM* 4 FRI RALPH WRECKS THE INTERNET 11.30AM 4 FRI MARY POPPINS RETURNS 2.30PM, 5.15PM, 8PM 4 FRI DISOBEDIENCE 7.45PM* 5 SAT RALPH WRECKS THE INTERNET 11.30AM 5 SAT MARY POPPINS RETURNS 2.30PM, 5.15PM, 8PM 5 SAT DISOBEDIENCE 7.45PM* 6 SUN RALPH WRECKS THE INTERNET 11.30AM 6 SUN MARY POPPINS RETURNS 2.30PM 6 SUN MARY POPPINS RETURNS 5.15PM, 8PM 6 SUN DISOBEDIENCE 7.45PM*

Cinema Guide 30 Nov 2018 - 6 Jan 2019