Cinema Guide 28 Sep - 1 Nov 2018
NEW @ MACROBERT ARTS CENTRE
COLD WAR In the ruins of post-war Poland, Wiktor and Zula fall deeply, obsessively and destructively in love. As performing musicians forced to play for the Soviet propaganda machine, they dream of escaping to the West. Spotting their chance to make a break for Paris they both make a split decision that marks their lives forever, leaving them to watch the world changing around them and struggle to find their moment in time. Pawel Pawlikowski / Various 2018 / 89 min
Fri 28 Sep to Wed 3 Oct, Times Vary (not Tue 2 Oct) Filmhouse / Playhouse
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CRAZY RICH ASIANS When Rachel Chu accompanies her longtime boyfriend Nick to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore she discovers there a few things about his life that Nick hasn’t shared with her. Not only is he the scion of one of the country’s wealthiest families, but also one of its most sought-after bachelors. Being on Nick’s arm puts a target on Rachel’s back, with jealous socialites and, worse, Nick’s own disapproving mother taking aim. Jon M. Chu / USA 2018 / 121 min
Fri 28 Sep to Wed 3 Oct, Times Vary Filmhouse
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SEARCHING David Kim’s 16-year-old daughter has been missing for 37 hours. There’s a local investigation ongoing, but without a single lead David decides to search the one place no one has looked yet - his daughter’s laptop. Exploring her online life in an attempt to trace her digital footprints it becomes clear she’s been hiding a sinister secret. With time running out will he be able to find his daughter?
Aneesh Chaganty / USA 2018 / 102 min
Sat 29 Sep to Tue 2 Oct, Times Vary Filmhouse
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AMERICAN ANIMALS Spencer Reinhard, Warren Lipka, Eric Borsuk and Chas Allen are four friends who live an ordinary existence in Kentucky. After a visit to Transylvania University, Lipka comes up with the idea to steal the rarest and most valuable books from the school’s library, and inject a bit of excitement into their lives. Based on a true story this was one of the most audacious art heists in U.S. history. Bart Layton / UK and USA 2018 / 117 min
Tue 9 to Thu 11 Oct, Times Vary Filmhouse
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SMALLFOOT A bright young Yeti finds something he thought didn’t exist—a human. News of this ‘smallfoot’ brings him fame and a chance with the girl of his dreams. It also throws the simple Yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village, in a rollicking story about friendship, courage and the joy of discovery.
Karey Kirkpatrick, Jason Reisig / USA 2018 / 96 min
Fri 12 to Sun 21 Oct I Sat 27 & Sun 28 Oct, Times Vary Filmhouse
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THE WIFE Joe and Joan Castleman have been married for nearly forty years. Joe is casual while Joan is elegent. Joe is vain yet Joan is self-effacing. Joe has a high profile role as the Great American Novelist and Joan pours her considerable talents into being the Great Man’s Wife. Starring Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce this is the story of a lifetimes shared compromises, secrets, betrayals, and mutual love. Bjorn Runge / Various 2018 / 100 min
Fri 12 to Thu 18 Oct, Times Vary Filmhouse
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MARSHLAND (La Isla MĂnima) Two adolescents disappear from a town deep in the Guadalquivir wetlands. Two very different detectives are sent from Madrid, neither of whom are at the top of their game. With a strike threatening the rice harvest and complicating their investigations the two policemen discover evidence that many more youngsters have disappeared and there is another aspect of the case to consider - the local drug trafficking. Alberto RodrĂguez / Spain 2015 / 105 min
Thu 18 Oct, 4.45pm Filmhouse
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KING OF THIEVES The story of an unlikely gang of retirees that pulled off the daring Hatton Garden jewellery heist of 2015. The multi-million-pound robbery was initially believed to be undertaken by a gang of super-thieves, but the actual perpetrators were a group of tough-guy retired criminals in their late 60s and 70s who were unoccupied and bored. They consulted a bunch of how-to books and figured out a way to pull off one last hurrah over a long weekend in April 2015. James Marsh / UK 2018 / 108 min
Fri 19 to Tue 23 Oct, Times Vary Filmhouse
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A STAR IS BORN Seasoned musician Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) both discovers and falls in love with struggling artist Ally (Lady Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But as Ally’s career takes off their personal relationship starts breaking down, with Jack fighting an on-going battle with his own internal demons.
Bradley Cooper / USA 2018 / 136 min
Fri 19 to Thu 25 Oct, Times Vary Filmhouse
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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY A foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, but in an unexpected turn Freddie shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo career. Having suffered creatively without his bandmates Freddie reunites with them for the legendary Live Aid performances, cementing a legacy that continues today. Bryan Singer / UK & USA 2018 / TBC
Thu 25 Oct to Thu 1 Nov, Times Vary Filmhouse / Playhouse
Baby Friendly Cinema (12 months & under) is back and we’ve got two special screenings in October:
Crazy Rich Asians: Wed 3 Oct, 10.30am I £6
Searching: Tue 23 Oct, 12.30pm 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.
View the full programme online: centscotdocufest.org Curated & presented by Macrobert Arts centre
Opening Event: For the Birds Thu 4 Oct, 7.30pm Filmhouse
One Note at a Time Sat 6 Oct, 8pm Filmhouse
Meeting Jim Sun 7 Oct, 2.15pm Filmhouse
A Northern Soul Sun 7 Oct, 8pm Filmhouse
Closing Event: The Bigger Picture Show Mon 8 Oct, 7.30pm Filmhouse
TICKETS
We want to make the Central Scotland Documentary Festival affordable to everyone, so we’re asking you to choose the ticket price that matches your circumstances. We don’t need to know your reasons, just make an honest choice:
£8 / £5 / £2 centscotdocufest.org I 01786 466 666
Fri 12 to Sun 21 Oct Sat 27 & Sun 28 Oct
Celebrate the National Lottery’s support for British film on Sun 30 Sep when they’re giving away thousands of free tickets at cinemas across the UK - including Macrobert Arts Centre. Play the Lottery for as little as £2 for the chance to see the following films for free: CRAZY RICH ASIANS
2PM, 5PM
COLD WAR
7.45PM
SEARCHING
8PM
GET INVOLVED 1. Show a Lotto ticket at our Box Office for any Lotto draw between Wed 26 and Sat 29 Sep 2. Receive one free cinema ticket for any film showing on Sun 30 Sep (listed above) 3. Tickets are issued on a first come, first served basis and can only be booked in person at the Box Office on 30 Sep (please note you cannot book in advance, on the phone or online) 4. You must be aged 16 years to get a free ticket More info & full T&Cs: cinemaday.co.uk
EVENT CINEMA OSCAR WILDE SEASON LIVE:
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Broadcast live to cinemas from the Vaudeville Theatre in London’s West End. Wilde’s muchloved masterpiece throws love, logic and language into the air to make one of theatre’s most dazzling firework displays. Jack, Algy, Gwendolyn and Cecily discover how unsmooth runs the course of true love, while Lady Bracknell keeps a baleful eye on the mayhem of manners. Tue 9 Oct, 7.15pm Tickets: £15 / £12.50 Conc & Friends
CLIFF RICHARD LIVE: 60TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 103 album releases, 123 single hits and the equivalent of 20 years spent in the UK charts. Britain’s Ultimate Pop Star, Sir Cliff Richard is celebrating 60 years in the music industry and he wants to invite you to the most fabulous big screen party of the year! The 60th Anniversary Tour broadcast will feature a selection of his greatest hits across six decades.
Fri 12 Oct, 8pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE:
MAYERLING
This is a classic of the Royal Ballet repertory, with its emotional depth and haunting imagery. Kenneth MacMillan choreographed a complex work around the psychologically tormented heir to the Habsburg Empire, Crown Prince Rudolf. From the ballet’s start, the glamour of the Austro-Hungarian court is contrasted with undercurrents of sexual and political intrigue that drive the story to its violent climax in a double suicide. Mon 15 Oct, 7.15pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends
EVENT CINEMA FUNNY GIRL - THE MUSICAL Following its record-breaking, sell-out run in London’s West End and national tour, the critically-acclaimed musical Funny Girl comes to our Filmhouse, featuring Sheridan Smith in “an unforgettable star turn” (The Times). The production is semi-biographical, based on the life and career of Broadway star, film actress and comedienne Fanny Brice (a role made famous by Barbara Streisand on Broadway and in the 1968 film adaptation). Wed 24 Oct, 7.30pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE:
DIE WALKURE
Wagner’s Ring cycle is one of the greatest works of all opera. Keith Warner’s production is conducted by Antonio Pappano, Music Director of The Royal Opera, and this final revival is cast with an outstanding international array of Wagnerian specialist singers. The full cycle’s four operas journey from the beginning of a world to its destruction, with gods, heroes and monsters. Sun 28 Oct, 5pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE:
ALLELUJAH!
The Beth, an old fashioned cradle-to-grave hospital serving a town on the edge of the Pennines, is threatened with closure as part of an efficiency drive. A documentary crew, eager to capture its fight for survival, follows the daily struggle to find beds on the Dusty Springfield Geriatric Ward, and the triumphs of the old people’s choir. This production was filmed live at London’s Bridge Theatre during its limited run. Thu 1 Nov, 7pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends
EVENT CINEMA ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE:
LA BAYADERE
Marius Petipa’s fantasy, set in legendary India, tells the tale of a temple dancer and the prince who loves her but marries another. The famous, moonlit ‘white act’ – The Kingdom of the Shades – is a corps de ballet highlight, as multiple images of the prince’s lost love haunt his mind. The choreography allows two opposing ballerinas to shine, while a bronze idol comes vividly to life in a stunning solo. Tue 13 Nov, 7.15pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends
ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY:
TROILUS & CRESSIDA Troilus and Cressida swear they will always be true to one another. But in the seventh year of the siege of Troy their innocence is tested, and exposed to the savage corrupting influence of war, with tragic consequences. Virtuoso percussionist Evelyn Glennie collaborates with RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran to create a satirical futuristic vision of a world resounding with the rhythm of battle. Wed 14 Nov, 7.15pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE:
THE MADNESS OF GEORGE III Written by Alan Bennett, one of Britain’s best-loved playwrights, this epic play was also adapted into a BAFTA Award-winning film following its premiere on stage in 1991. The cast of this new production includes Olivier Award-winners Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, Wolf Hall, NT Live Coriolanus) in the title role, and Adrian Scarborough (Gavin and Stacey, Upstairs Downstairs, After the Dance). Tue 20 Nov, 7pm Tickets: £17 / £15 Conc & Friends
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.
SUBTITLED SCREENINGS
The subtitled screenings are...
The Wife - Sun 14 Oct, 5pm A Star is Born - Mon 22 Oct, 7.30pm These films have a transcription of the film’s dialogue in English along the bottom of the screen and may also describe the film sounds. Look out for foreign language films too marked FL
RELAXED SCREENING
The relaxed screenings are...
Teen Titans Go! To The Movies - Sun 30 Sep, 11am (£3) Smallfoot - Sun 28 Oct, 11am (Tickets from £6) 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
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.
£6
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FAMILY REWIND: £3 Tickets
TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES It seems that all the major superheroes out there are starring in their own movies - everyone but the Teen Titans. Robin is determined to remedy that situation by becoming a star instead of a sidekick. With a few madcap ideas and a song in their hearts, the Teen Titans head to Hollywood to fulfill their dreams. Things soon go awry, however, when a supervillain plans to take over the planet -- putting the very fate of the young heroes on the line. Peter Rida Michail,Aaron Horvath / USA 2018 / 88 min
Sat 29 & Sun 30 Sep, 11am Filmhouse
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 our website.
DIARY: 28 SEP - 1 NOV 2018 28 FRI COLD WAR
5PM
28 FRI CRAZY RICH ASIANS
8PM
29 SAT TEEN TITANS
11AM
29 SAT COLD WAR
2PM
29 SAT SEARCHING
5PM
29 SAT CRAZY RICH ASIANS
8PM
30 SUN TEEN TITANS
11AM
30 SUN CRAZY RICH ASIANS
2PM, 5PM
30 SUN COLD WAR
7.45PM*
30 SUN SEARCHING
8PM
1 MON CRAZY RICH ASIANS
2PM
1 MON COLD WAR
4.45PM, 7.15PM*
1 MON SEARCHING
7.30PM
2 TUE
SEARCHING
4.45PM
2 TUE
CRAZY RICH ASIANS
7.30PM
3 WED CRAZY RICH ASIANS
10.30AM, 4.45PM
3 WED COLD WAR
7.30PM
9 TUE
AMERICAN ANIMALS
4.45PM
9 TUE
IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
7.15PM
10 WED AMERICAN ANIMALS
4.45PM, 7.30PM
11 THU AMERICAN ANIMALS
4.45PM, 7.30PM
12 FRI SMALLFOOT
2PM
12 FRI THE WIFE
5PM
12 FRI CLIFF RICHARD
8PM
13 SAT SMALLFOOT
11.30AM, 2PM
13 SAT THE WIFE
5PM, 8PM
14 SUN SMALLFOOT
11.30AM, 2PM
14 SUN THE WIFE
5PM, 8PM
15 MON SMALLFOOT
11.30AM, 2PM
15 MON THE WIFE
4.30PM
15 MON ROH LIVE: MAYERLING
7.15PM
16 TUE SMALLFOOT
11.30AM, 2PM
16 TUE THE WIFE
4.45PM, 7.30PM
17 WED SMALLFOOT
11.30AM, 2PM
17 WED THE WIFE
4.45PM, 7.30PM
18 THU SMALLFOOT
11.30AM, 2PM
18 THU LA ISLA MINIMA
4.45PM
18 THU THE WIFE
7.30PM
19 FRI SMALLFOOT
11.30AM, 2PM
19 FRI KING OF THIEVES
5PM
19 FRI A STAR IS BORN
8PM
20 SAT SMALLFOOT
11.30AM, 2PM
20 SAT KING OF THIEVES
5PM
20 SAT A STAR IS BORN
8PM
21 SUN SMALLFOOT
11.30AM, 2PM
21 SUN A STAR IS BORN
5PM
21 SUN KING OF THIEVES
8PM
22 MON KING OF THIEVES
2PM
22 MON A STAR IS BORN
4.45PM, 7.30PM
23 TUE SEARCHING
12.30PM
23 TUE KING OF THIEVES
4.45PM
23 TUE A STAR IS BORN
7.30PM
24 WED A STAR IS BORN
4.45PM
24 WED FUNNY GIRL
7.30PM
25 THU A STAR IS BORN
4.45PM
25 THU BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
7.30PM
26 FRI BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY 27 SAT SMALLFOOT 27 SAT BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY 28 SUN SMALLFOOT 28 SUN BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY 28 SUN ROH LIVE: DIE WALKURE
5PM & 8PM 11.30AM 2PM, 5PM & 8PM 11AM 2PM, 4.45PM*, 7.45PM* 5PM
29 MON BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
2PM, 4.45PM, 7.30PM
30 TUE BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
4.45PM, 7.30PM
31 WED BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
4.45PM
31 WED NUREYEV
7.30PM
1 THU BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
4PM
1 THU NT LIVE: ALLELUJAH!
7PM
*In the Playhouse