Cinema Guide 26 Apr - 23 May 2019
ALL FILMS, EVERY DAY, FROM £4.50
HAPPY AS LAZZARO Lazzaro is a hard-working young man with saint-like innocence. Tancredi is a young nobleman cursed by his imagination. When Tancredi asks Lazzaro to help him orchestrate his own kidnapping, a life-altering friendship is sealed.
‘Rohrwacher paints a magical portrait... intertwining the past and the present in a work that is as exhilarating as it is sublime.’
TIME OUT LONDON
Alice Rohrwacher / Italy 2019 / 127 min
Fri 26 Apr, Mon 29 Apr, Wed 1 May & Thu 2 May, Times Vary
SHAZAM! We all have a superhero inside of us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson’s case, all he needs to do is shout one word to transform - Shazam. Still a kid at heart, Shazam has lots of fun in this adult version of himself, testing out his new powers. But he’ll need to master them quickly before the evil Dr. Thaddeus Sivana can get his hands on them.
David F. Sandberg / USA 2019 / 132 min
Fri 26 Apr to Thu 2 May, Times Vary (not Mon 29 Apr, Wed 1 May)
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BEL CANTO This dramatic love story follows a famous soprano (Julianne Moore) who travels to a military dictatorship in South America to give a private concert for a wealthy Japanese industrialist (Ken Watanabe). As the glittering gathering convenes, the mansion is taken over by a guerrilla group demanding the release of their comrades. During a month long standoff the hostages and their captors, who speak different languages, are forced to find ways to communicate. Paul Weitz / USA 2019 / 102 min
Fri 26 Apr to Wed 1 May, Times Vary (not Tue 30 Apr)
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD Now chief and ruler of Berk (with Astrid), Hiccup has created a gloriously chaotic dragon utopia. When the sudden appearance of female Light Fury coincides with the darkest threat their village has ever faced, Hiccup and Toothless must leave the only home they’ve known and journey to a hidden world thought only to exist in myth.
Dean DeBlois / USA 2019 / 104 min
Sat 27 Apr, 11am
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EIGHTH GRADE Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school - the end of her thus far disastrous eighth-grade year.
‘...a wonderfully naturalistic tale of the end of middle school with a standout turn from Elsie Fisher.’ THE GUARDIAN
Bo Burnham / USA 2019 / 94 min
Fri 3 to Thu 9 May, Times Vary
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RED JOAN Quietly living out her retirement in the suburbs Joan (Judi Dench) is shockingly, arrested by the British Secret Service. The charge: providing classified scientific information to the Soviet government for decades. Under interrogation Joan relives the drama events that shaped her life and her beliefs in a film about love and duty that is based on a sensational true story.
Trevor Nunn / UK 2019 / 101 min
Fri 3 to Thu 9 May, Times Vary
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MISSING LINK A globe-trotting comedy-adventure for all the family. Dashing adventurer Sir Lionel Frost, the smart, soulful and likely endangered Mr ‘Missing’ Link and the independent and resourceful Adelina Fortnight embark on a riotous rollercoaster ride of a journey to seek out Link’s distant relatives in the fabled valley of Shangri-La.
Chris Butler / Canada, USA 2019 / 95 min
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AVENGERS: ENDGAME The grand conclusion to Marvel 22 film series is finally here! Adrift in space with no food or water, Tony Stark sends a message to Pepper Potts as his oxygen supply starts to dwindle. Meanwhile, the remaining Avengers - Thor, Black Widow, Captain America and Bruce Banner - must figure out a way to bring back their vanquished allies for an epic showdown with Thanos - the evil demigod who decimated the planet and the universe.
Anthony Russo, Joe Russo / USA 2019 / 181 min
Fri 10 to Thu 16 May, Times Vary
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GRETA Frances finds a handbag on the New York subway and returns it to Greta, an eccentric French piano teacher who loves tea and classical music. Having recently lost her mother, young Frances strikes up a seemingly harmless friendship with the kindly widow who enjoys her company. But when Greta’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic and obsessive, Frances does whatever it takes to end the toxic relationship before things spiral out of control. Neil Jordan / Ireland, USA 2019 / 99 min
Fri 10 to Thu 16 May, Times Vary
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TOLKIEN This film explores the formative years of the renowned Tolkien’s life as he finds friendship, courage and inspiration among a fellow group of writers and artists at school. Their brotherhood strengthens as they weather love and loss together, including Tolkien’s tumultuous courtship of his beloved Edith Bratt, until the outbreak of the First World War which threatens to tear their fellowship apart.
Dome Karukoski / USA 2019 / 112 min
Fri 17 to Thu 23 May, Times Vary
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WONDER PARK One magical day, June is running through the woods on her way home when she discovers an old rollercoaster car. Jumping inside she finds herself suddenly in Wonderland, an amusement park she had created in her mind and put aside. All of her rides and characters are brought to life but are falling into disarray without her. Now, with the help of her fun and lovable park characters, June sets out to put the wonder back in Wonderland before it is lost forever.
Robert Iscove, David Feiss, Clare Kilner / Spain, USA 2019 / 85 min
Sat 18, Sun 19, Sat 25 & Sun 26 May, 11am
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VOX LUX In 1999 Celeste, a 13-year-old music prodigy, survives a horrific school shooting in Staten Island, N.Y. During the memorial service her singing performance touches the hearts of the mourners. Guided by her sister and a talent manager, the young artist transforms into a rising star with a promising future. However, eighteen years later, Celeste finds herself on the comeback trail when a scandal, personal struggles and the pitfalls of fame threaten her career.
Brady Corbet / USA 2019 / 115 min
Sat 18 to Wed 22 May, Times Vary
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The uncensored human story of Sir Elton John’s breakthrough years, starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden and Bryce Dallas Howard. Dexter Fletcher / UK, USA 2019 / TBC min
Pay What You Can - the new pricing structure for our regular film programme - is now in full swing. We’re asking you to make a choice about what you can afford to pay for a great cinema experience. offering three different ticket prices. HOW IT WORKS Pay What You Can applies to all of the films in our regular film programme* and on every day of the week. There are three price options available and You Choose the one that’s right for you.
£4.50 I £6.50 I £8.50
MAKING A CHOICE The choice of ticket price really is up to you, we won’t ask your reasons and no-one’s judging. Here are a few factors that you might like to consider: - Who’s seeing the film (adults / children)? - Are you booking for a brand new film? - How close is it to pay day? - What day of the week is it? WHY SHOULD I PAY MORE We need your support to continue to offer a great programme of independent films alongisde the latest blockbusters. However we know that cost is an important factor in your choice of cinema and we want you to choose us, come often and bring your friends / family.
For more info about Pay What You Can visit our website:
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Celebrating the finest local filmmaking and championing world cinema at its most vibrant and compelling.
ON TOUR
MOTHER’S INSTINCT I Sun 28 Apr, 7.45pm There are echoes of Hitchcock and Patricia Highsmith in this luscious, devilishly entertaining Belgian thriller. Suburban neighbours Alice and Celine are the very best of friends. Their inseparable sons are more like brothers than chums. When tragedy strikes, they both struggle to accept the consequences. A once happy relationship is infected with suspicion, paranoia and resentment. Are their responses a natural reaction to trauma, or is there something more sinister afoot? The suspense of finding out will take you to the edge of your seat... Olivier Masset-Depasse / Belgium, France 2018 / 97 min / N/C 15+ (French with English Subtitles) FL
THE MERGER I Sun 5 May, 7.45pm It’s time to cheer the underdog in this rambunctious, heartwarming David and Goliath comedy from Australia. The screen adaptation of Damian Callinan’s stage hit finds former football star Troy Carrington trying to revive the fortunes of his football club in the tiny township of Bodgy Creek. Times are hard, jobs are scarce and civic pride is all they have left. Troy decides to seek out the undiscovered talent at the local refugee support centre. His fight against ingrained prejudices and bitter opposition fuels a winning tale of rebirth, romance and redemption. Mark Grentell / Australia, 2018 / 103 min / N/C 15+
HARRY BIRRELL: FILMS OF LOVE AND WAR Sun 12 May, 7.45pm Harry Birrell was given his first cine-camera as a boy in 1928. He spent his life recording incidents great and small. Home movies of family events and fine romances now ache with fond nostalgia, but Harry’s life was also filled with far away adventures. Matt Pinder’s beautifully composed, captivating documentary plunders the treasure trove of Harry’s 400 films and personal diaries to capture a vivid sense of wartime years spent in Bombay, the jungles of Burma and the mountains of Nepal. It’s one man’s cinematic vision of the 20th century and his own incredible journey through it. Narrated by Richard Madden. Matt Pinder / UK, 2018 / 90 min / N/C 12+
Stirling Women’s Aid are taking over the film programme as part of our Spring Conversation, exploring language and its importance in our world. The Takeover Team are choosing a selection of films, including footage from the National Library of Scotland’s Image Archive, that speak to them about their lives, experiences and aspirations. There will also be intros, Q&As and discussions to accompany the screenings. Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for more details to be announced.
SUBTITLED SCREENINGS
March’s subtitled screenings are...
Avengers Endgame - Tue 14 May, 7.30pm Tolkien - Wed 22 May, 7.15pm 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
May’s relaxed screening is...
Wonder Park - Sun 26 May, 11am This screening is open to everyone, but is 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 help make it easy & enjoyable - The lights to be on low - The volume to be turned down - No adverts or trailers before the film Details of our next Baby Friendly screening are still to be confirmed, but keep an eye on our website and social media channels for what’s coming next.
EVENT CINEMA ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE:
FAUST
There are many versions of the story of Faust, who trades his soul with the Devil for youth and power, but Gounod’s opera remains one of the most constantly enthralling. Michael Fabiano stars as Faust, with Diana Damrau as his beloved Marguerite and Erwin Schrott as the diabolical Méphistophélès. Virtuoso leading roles, a large chorus, sensational sets, ballet and an ecstatic finale make this the epitome of theatrical spectacle. Tue 30 Apr, 6.45pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE:
ALL MY SONS
Broadcast live from The Old Vic in London, Academy Award-winner Sally Field (Steel Magnolias, Brothers & Sisters) and Bill Pullman (The Sinner, Independence Day) star in Arthur Miller’s blistering drama. Despite hard choices and even harder knocks, Joe and Kate Keller are a success story. They have built a home, raised two sons and established a thriving business. But nothing lasts forever...
Tue 14 May, 7pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE: WITHIN THE GOLDEN
HOUR - NEW CHERKAOUI - FLIGHT PATTERN The contemporary face of The Royal Ballet is shown in works from three of today’s leading choreographers. Christopher Wheeldon’s Within the Golden Hour is followed by the premiere of Cherkaoui by Sidi Larbi with Crystal Pite’s Flight Pattern finishing this contemporary trio of work.
Thu 16 May, 7.15pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends
EVENT CINEMA ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY LIVE:
TAMING OF THE SHREW In a reimagined 1590, England is a matriarchy. Baptista Minola is seeking to sell off her son Katherine to the highest bidder. Cue an explosive battle of the sexes in this electrically charged love story. Justin Audibert turns Shakespeare’s fierce, energetic comedy of gender and materialism on its head to offer a fresh perspective on its portrayal of hierarchy and power. Wed 5 Jun, 7pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends
TAKE THAT: GREATEST HITS LIVE Broadcast live from the last UK date of the tour, this highly anticipated anniversary show promises to be the Band’s best yet. With front row seats, you’ll be a part of the action as Gary, Mark and Howard journey through Take That’s incredible music history. They’ll be performing hits from the last three decades, and new tracks from their latest album Odyssey. Sat 8 Jun, 8pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE:
ROMEO & JULIET
Shakespeare’s enduring love story is known the world over. Since its 1965 premiere with The Royal Ballet, Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet has become a modern ballet classic. The choreography captures the emotions of the young couple as they fall in love, despite the barriers that finally bring about the story’s tragic end. Tue 11 Jun, 7.15pm Sun 16 Jun, 2pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends
EVENT CINEMA NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE:
SMALL ISLAND
Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel comes to life in an epic new theatre adaptation - part of National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday. The play follows three intricately connected stories. Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer, and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots.
Thu 27 Jun, 7pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends
WESTLIFE: THE TWENTY TOUR LIVE FROM CROKE PARK Westlife are back! Enjoy the final spectacular show of the UK and Ireland leg of the ‘The Twenty Tour’ broadcast LIVE from Dublin’s iconic Croke Park stadium. Irish heartthrobs Shane, Nicky, Mark and Kian will perform brand-new music alongside their greatest hits and all 14 of their UK No.1 singles. Sat 6 Jul, 8pm
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Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends
ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY LIVE:
MEASURE FOR MEASURE When a young novice nun is compromised by a corrupt official, who offers to save her brother from execution in return for sex, she has no idea where to turn for help. When she threatens to expose him, he tells her that no one would believe her. Shakespeare wrote this play in the early 1600s, yet it remains resonant today.
Wed 31 Jul, 7pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends
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Curated & presented by Macrobert Arts Centre
PICK OF THE LITTER Follow a litter of puppies from the moment they’re born and begin their quest to become Guide Dogs for the Blind - the ultimate canine career.
Fri 17, Sun 19, Mon 20 & Tue 21 May, Times Vary Don Hardy / USA 2019 / 80 min
Q&A with ROBBIE FRASER
THE LEGEND OF HAMISH MCINNES
Hamish MacInnes is a legendary explorer, expedition leader and engineer. But at 84, all of these accomplishments could not save him from being institutionalised against his will, suffering from delirium. This film tells the story of his life, mirroring his greatest challenge: to recover his memories and rescue himself.
Thu 23 May, 7.30pm Robbie Fraser / UK 2019 / 81 min
centscotdocufest.org I 01786 466 666
CHANGES ON CAMPUS The University of Stirling is working on an exciting re-development project to build new facilities at the heart of the campus, creating a host of new study and social spaces for students, staff and visitors to use. This will mean a few changes for us at Macrobert Arts Centre and for you our customers, but we’re working with the University to keep the associated disruption to a minimum and help make your visits to Macrobert as enjoyable and easy as they’ve always been. MAIN DOORS Our front entrance is relocating so you’ll be coming into our building from a new double door on the loch side instead – there will be signs to point you in the right direction. ACCESSIBLE PARKING & DROP OFF You may have already noticed that Queen’s Court (the large roundabout at the front of Macrobert Arts Centre) is closed to through traffic. The Blue Badge parking spaces will also be moving, but there are plans for a few more of these and you’ll still be able to drop off near our new main doors (most easily accessed from the Hillfoots entrance to the Campus). NEW BUS HUB There is a new bus hub on Campus located beside the Stirling Court Hotel. There are regular buses to and from Macrobert Arts Centre and a number that drop off on Hillfoots Road at the back of the University, but buses no longer drop off outside Macrobert Arts Centre. We’ll continue to keep you up to date with all the latest info on our website and social media channels.
OUR SUPPORTERS
Thanks go to all the organisations, individuals, trusts and foundations who support us. With they’re help we’re able to offer an engaging programme of live events, cinema and opportunities to get involved in the arts for people of all ages. Our core funders are:
Macrobert Arts Centre limited is a Scottish charity, no SC039546.
Full details of all of our supporters can be found on the website. PROGRAMME DISCLAIMER: All information in this Cinema Guide is correct at time of print, but is subject to change without prior notice. Macrobert Arts Centre cannot be held liable for any arrangements made due to changes to the programmes listed. You can find full tems and conditions on our website.
DIARY: 26 APR - 23 MAY 2019 26 FRI HAPPY AS LAZZARO 5PM F 26 FRI SHAZAM! 7.45PM P 26 FRI BEL CANTO 8PM F 27 SAT HOW TO TRAIN YOUR... 11AM F 27 SAT SHAZAM! 2PM F 27 SAT BEL CANTO 5PM F 27 SAT BEL CANTO 7.45PM P 27 SAT SHAZAM! 8PM F 28 SUN SHAZAM! 5PM F 28 SUN MOTHER’S INSTINCT 7.45PM P 28 SUN BEL CANTO 8PM F 29 MON BEL CANTO 2PM P 29 MON HAPPY AS LAZZARO 4.45PM P 29 MON BEL CANTO 7.30PM P 30 TUE ROH LIVE: FAUST 6.45PM F 30 TUE SHAZAM! 7.15PM P 1 WED HAPPY AS LAZZARO 4.45PM P 1 WED BEL CANTO 7.30PM P 2 THU SHAZAM! 4.45PM F 2 THU HAPPY AS LAZZARO 7.30PM F 3 FRI EIGHTH GRADE 5PM F 3 FRI RED JOAN 8PM F 4 SAT MISSING LINK 11AM F 4 SAT RED JOAN 2PM F 4 SAT EIGHTH GRADE 5PM F 4 SAT RED JOAN 8PM F 5 SUN MISSING LINK 11AM F 5 SUN RED JOAN 2PM F 5 SUN RED JOAN 5PM F 5 SUN THE MERGER 7.45PM P 5 SUN EIGHTH GRADE 8PM F 6 MON RED JOAN 4.45PM F 6 MON EIGHTH GRADE 7.30PM F 7 TUE EIGHTH GRADE 4.45PM F 7 TUE RED JOAN 7.30PM F 8 WED EIGHTH GRADE 4.45PM F 8 WED RED JOAN 7PM F 9 THU EIGHTH GRADE 4.45PM F 9 THU RED JOAN 7.30PM F 10 FRI AVENGERS: ENDGAME 4.30PM F 10 FRI GRETA 7.45PM P 10 FRI AVENGERS: ENDGAME 8PM F 11 SAT MISSING LINK 11AM F
11 SAT AVENGERS: ENDGAME 1.30PM F 11 SAT GRETA 5.15PM F 11 SAT AVENGERS: ENDGAME 8PM F 12 SUN MISSING LINK 11AM F 12 SUN AVENGERS: ENDGAME 1.30PM F 12 SUN GRETA 5.15PM F 12 SUN HARRY BIRRELL 7.45PM P 12 SUN AVENGERS: ENDGAME 8PM F 13 MON AVENGERS: ENDGAME 2PM P 13 MON GRETA 7.15PM P 13 MON AVENGERS: ENDGAME 7.30PM F 14 TUE AVENGERS: ENDGAME 4PM P 14 TUE GRETA 4.30PM F 14 TUE NT LIVE: ALL MY SONS 7PM F 14 TUE AVENGERS: ENDGAME 7.30PM P 15 WED AVENGERS: ENDGAME 4PM P 15 WED GRETA 7.30PM P 15 WED AVENGERS: ENDGAME 7.30PM F 16 THU AVENGERS: ENDGAME 4PM P 16 THU GRETA 4.45PM F 16 THU ROH LIVE: WITHIN THE... 7.15PM F 16 THU AVENGERS: ENDGAME 7.30PM P 17 FRI PICK OF THE LITTER 5PM F 17 FRI TOLKIEN 8PM F 18 SAT WONDER PARK 11AM F 18 SAT TOLKIEN 2PM F 18 SAT TOLKIEN 5PM F 18 SAT VOX LUX 8PM F 19 SUN WONDER PARK 11AM F 19 SUN TOLKIEN 2PM F 19 SUN VOX LUX 5PM F 19 SUN PICK OF THE LITTER 7.45PM P 19 SUN TOLKIEN 8PM F 20 MON TOLKIEN 2PM P 20 MON VOX LUX 4.45PM F 20 MON PICK OF THE LITTER 7.15PM P 20 MON TOLKIEN 7.30PM F 21 TUE PICK OF THE LITTER 4.45PM F 21 TUE VOX LUX 7.15PM P 21 TUE TOLKIEN 7.30PM F 22 WED VOX LUX 4.45PM F 22 WED TOLKIEN 7.15PM P 22 WED ROCKETMAN 7.30PM F 23 THU TOLKIEN 4.30PM F 23 THU ROCKETMAN 7.15PM P 23 THU FINAL ASCENT 7.30PM F F: FILMHOUSE P: PLAYHOUSE
Cinema Guide 26 Apr -23 May 2019