Centre for the Arts Maidenhead
Film Guide Jan-Feb 2018
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The Nutcracker Tues 5 Dec 7.15pm Thur 4 Jan 2pm 135 mins, £15 Live screening from the Royal Opera House (Tuesday). With its festive period setting, dancing snowflakes and enchanting stage magic, The Nutcracker is the perfect Christmas entertainment.
WHY? Featuring Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous, sugar-spun music - the most recognisable of all ballet scores
Murder on the Orient Express Fri 15 Dec 8pm Mon 18 Dec 11am (P&B) and 2pm Tues 19 Dec and Thur 4 Jan 8pm Sat 6 Jan 5pm Dir: Kenneth Branagh 2017 114 mins, MT/US What starts out as a lavish train ride through Europe, unfolds into one of the most stylish, suspenseful and thrilling mysteries ever told. Based on Agatha Christie’s classic novel.
WHY? Starring Kenneth Branagh and Judi Dench
Paddington 2 Fri 5 Jan 11.30am and 2pm Sat 6 and Sun 7 Jan 2pm Thur 11 Jan 11am (P&B) Mon 12 Feb 2pm Tues 13 and Thur 15 Feb 11.30am Dir: Paul King 2017 103 mins, UK/FR Paddington finds a unique pop-up book for his Aunt Lucy’s hundredth birthday. But when the book is stolen, can he and the Browns unmask the thief?
WHY? The highly-anticipated sequel to the worldwide hit family film
Battle of the Sexes Fri 5 and Sat 6 Jan 8pm Thur 11 Jan 2pm Dir: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris 2017, 121 mins, UK/US 1973. A tennis match between women’s world champion Billie Jean King and ex-men’s-champ and serial hustler Bobby Rigg is billed as the Battle of the Sexes. As their rivalry kicks in, off-court each is fighting more personal battles.
WHY? The true story behind one of the most watched sports events of all time
Victoria and Abdul Sun 7 Jan 7.30pm Dir: Stephen Frears 2017 111 mins, UK/US The true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s (Judi Dench) remarkable rule. Abdul Karim, a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. The two forge a devoted alliance that her household and inner circle attempt to destroy.
WHY? From Stephen Frears director of The Queen and Philomena
Happy End Mon 8 Jan 11.30am Wed 10 Jan 8pm Dir: Michael Haneke 2017 108 mins, FR (French with English subtitles) When her mother falls ill, young Eve is sent to live with her estranged father’s relatives. The Laurent family live in a sprawling mansion house. But trouble is brewing, as a series of intergenerational back-stabbings threaten to tear the family apart.
Stronger
WHY? A piercing dark comedy starring Isabelle Huppert Tues 9 Jan 8pm, Wed 10 Jan 2pm Thur 11 Jan 8pm Dir: David Gordon Green 2017 119 mins, US Based on an inspiring true story. Jeff is at the Boston Marathon to win back his ex-girlfriend Erin. He is waiting for her at the finish line when a blast occurs. After regaining consciousness in the hospital, Jeff is able to help identify one of the bombers, but his own battle has just begun.
WHY? ‘Jake Gyllenhaal is Oscar worthy’ ★★★★ The Guardian
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Fri 12 and Sun 14 Jan 2pm Wed 17 Jan 8pm Dir: Rian Johnson 2017 150 mins, US The Skywalker saga continues. Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker. But Luke is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.
WHY? An epic adventure unlocking age old mysteries of the Force and shocking revelations of the past
Suburbicon Fri 12 Jan 8pm Mon 15 Jan 2pm Dir: George Clooney 2017 105 mins, UK/US Suburbicon is an idyllic suburban community - the perfect place to raise a family. In the summer of 1959, the Lodge family is doing just that. But the tranquil surface masks a disturbing reality. Husband and father Gardner Lodge must navigate the town’s dark underbelly of betrayal, deceit and violence.
WHY? George Clooney directs this dark comedy starring Matt Damon and Julianne Moore and Oscar Isaac
The Florida Project
Sun 14 Jan 7.30pm Wed 17 Jan 2pm Dir: Sean Baker 2017, 111 mins, US Six-year-old Moonee and her rebellious mother Halley live week to week at a budget motel just outside Disney World. Despite her harsh surroundings, Moonee and her ragtag playmates fearlessly explore the utterly unique world into which they’ve been thrown. A deeply moving and poignant look at childhood.
WHY? ★★★★★ Empire Magazine | ★★★★★ The Telegraph | ★★★★★ The Independent | ★★★★★ The Guardian
ROH Live: Rigoletto Tues 16 Jan 7.15pm Sun 21 Jan 2pm 165 mins, £15 Live screening from the Royal Opera House (Tuesday). Rigoletto, court jester to the libertine Duke of Mantua, is cursed by the father of one of the Duke’s victims for his irreverent laughter. When the Duke seduces Rigoletto’s daughter Gilda, it seems the curse is taking effect.
WHY? David McVicar’s acclaimed production of Verdi’s potent and tragic opera
Ingrid Goes West Fri 19 Jan 2pm Tues 23 Jan 11am (P&B) Wed 24 Jan 8pm Dir: Matt Spicer 2017, 98 mins, US Following the death of her mother, Ingrid escapes her humdrum existence by moving out West. Her aim is to befriend her Instagram obsession, a Los Angeles socialite. A quick bond is forged between these unlikeliest of buddies. But the facade begins to crack in both women's lives.
The Disaster Artist
WHY? ‘A very smart take on the stalker movie’ ★★★★ Empire Magazine Fri 19 Jan 8pm Sun 21 Jan 7.30pm, Thur 25 Jan 2pm Dir: James Franco 2017,103 mins,US Based on Greg Sestero’s bestselling book about the making of cult-classic disasterpiece The Room. James Franco stars as Tommy Wiseau - an artist whose passion was as sincere as his methods were questionable. A celebration of dreams pursued against the odds.
WHY? ‘James Franco's ode to bad film-making is a riot’ ★★★★★ The Guardian
Brigsby Bear Sat 20 Jan 2pm Tues 23 Jan 8pm Dir: Dave McCary 2017, 97 mins, US Superfan James is obsessed with the clever, if quaintly goofy, children’s show Brigsby Bear. A bright, sensitive young adult still living at home, he has grown up with this fantasy series. Upon learning the series has been cancelled, he adopts the old adage that the show must go on.
WHY? An offbeat and profoundly uplifting love letter to the power of creativity CERT
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When Two Worlds Collide Mon 22 Jan 11.30am Wed 24 and Fri 26 Jan 2pm Dir: Heidi Brandenburg, Mathew Orzel 2016,103 mins, PE/UK/US (Spanish with English subtitles) Peruvian president Alan Garcia is eager to enter the world stage, taking drastic action to do so. He is met with fierce opposition from indigenous leader, Alberto Pizango. A war of words erupts into deadly violence.
WHY? Award winning documentary from Maidenhead based filmmaker Taira Akbar
Screenings to mark Holocaust Memorial Day CERT
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The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life Sun 28 Jan 5.30pm Dir: Malcolm Clarke 2013, 39 mins, Ca/US/UK A documentary telling the story of Alice Herz-Sommer, a celebrated Jewish concert pianist and holocaust survivor from Prague, who was imprisoned in Theresienstadt. She discusses the importance of music, laughter and how to have an optimistic outlook on life. Winner of an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject).
Life is Beautiful
Sun 28 Jan 7.30pm Dir: Roberto Benigni 1997, 116 min, IT Guido Orefice is a Jewish-Italian waiter. He wins the heart of Dora with his charm and humour. However, their happiness is abruptly halted when war breaks out. Determined to shelter their son from the horrors of the concentration camp, Guido convinces him that it is merely a game. Winner of three Academy Awards.
Book both screenings for ÂŁ15 (ÂŁ13 conc)
Walk With Me Mon 29 Jan 11.30am Wed 31 Jan 8pm, Thur 1 Feb 2pm Dir: Marc J. Francis, Max Pugh 2017 88 mins, UK A fascinating exploration of what it means to devote your life to mindfulness. The documentary captures the daily routine and rituals of monks and nuns on a quest to develop a deep sense of presence.
WHY? A welcome remedy to the stresses of urban life, narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch
Eric Clapton: A Life in 12 Bars Tues 30 Jan 8pm Wed 31 Jan 2pm, Thur 1 Feb 8pm Dir: Lili Fini Zanuck 2017 135 mins, UK Eighteen-time Grammy Award-winner Eric Clapton is the ultimate guitar hero. But behind the scenes lay restlessness and tragedy. The film is told through his own words and songs, as well as those of his family, friends, musical collaborators and many heroes - including BB King, Jimi Hendrix and George Harrison.
Molly’s Game
WHY? A look at the life and work of legendary guitarist Eric Clapton Sat 3 Feb 2pm, Sun 4 Feb 7.30pm Mon 5 Feb 11.30am, Thur 8 Feb 2pm Dir: Aaron Sorkin 2017, 140 mins, US Based on a true story. Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier, has been running the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade. In the middle of the night she is arrested by 17 FBI agents wielding weapons. Her players included Hollywood royalty, sports stars and, unbeknownst to her, the Russian mob.
WHY? Starring Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba CERT
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All the Money in the World Sun 4 and Wed 7 Feb 2pm Tues 6 and Thur 8 Feb 8pm Dir: Ridley Scott 2017 Run time tbc, US Rome, 1973. Masked men kidnap a teenage boy. His grandfather, Jean Paul Getty is the richest man in the world. But his grandson's abduction is not reason enough to part with his fortune. The boy’s mother must sway Getty as her son's captors become increasingly determined.
WHY? Starring Christopher Plummer, Michelle Williams and Mark Wahlberg
ROH Live: Tosca Wed 7 Feb 7.15pm Sun 11 Feb 2pm 180 mins, £15 Live screening from the Royal Opera House (Wednesday). Puccini’s operatic thriller. Jonathan Kent’s production captures the dangerous political turbulence of Rome in 1800. Dan Ettinger conducts a star cast led by Adrianne Pieczonka, Joseph Calleja and Gerald Finley.
WHY? One of the most widely performed operas - with its gripping plot and glorious music
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The Greatest Showman Sun 11 Feb 7.30pm Thur 15 Feb 8pm Dir: Michael Gracey 2017 Run time tbc, US The story of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a worldwide sensation. A bold and original musical that celebrates the birth of show business. Inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum.
WHY? Featuring an all-star cast including Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron and Michelle Williams
Ferdinand Mon 12 and Wed 14 Feb 11.30am Thur 15 Feb 2pm Dir: Carlos Saldanha 2017 106 mins, US Ferdinand is a giant bull with a big heart. After being mistaken for a dangerous beast, Ferdinand is captured. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure. Inspired by The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf and Robert Lawson.
WHY? A heartwarming animated comedy adventure
Wonder
Tues 13 and Wed 14 Feb 2pm Dir: Stephen Chbosky 2017 113 mins, US August was born with facial differences that have prevented him from going to a mainstream school. He becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family and the community struggle to discover their compassion and acceptance, Auggie's extraordinary journey will unite them all.
WHY? An inspiring story based on the New York Times bestseller
RSC Live: Twelfth Night Wed 14 Feb 7pm Sun 18 Feb 2pm 160 mins, £15 Broadcast live from Stratford-upon-Avon. Two twins are separated in a shipwreck, and forced to fend for themselves in a strange land. The first twin, Viola, falls in love with Orsino. But Orsino dotes on OIivia, who falls for Viola but is idolised by Malvolio. Enter Sebastian, who is the spitting image of his twin sister...
WHY? A hilarious and heartbreaking tale of unrequited love
Darkest Hour
Sat 17 Feb 8pm Sun 18 Feb 7.30pm Mon 19 Feb 2pm Dir: Joe Wright 2017, 125 mins, UK Within days of becoming Prime Minister, Winston Churchill must face one of his most defining trials - to explore a negotiated peace treaty with Nazi Germany or stand firm to fight for the ideals of a nation. The threat of invasion is imminent. Churchill must rally a nation and attempt to change the course of world history.
WHY? ‘Gary Oldman is a tremendous Winston Churchill in high-octane drama’ ★★★★ The Guardian
NT Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Thur 22 Feb 7pm, Fri 23 Feb 2pm 185 mins, £15 Tennessee Williams’ twentieth century masterpiece, which played in London’s West End in 2017. On a steamy night in Mississippi, a Southern family gather at their cotton plantation to celebrate Big Daddy’s birthday. The scorching heat is almost as oppressive as the lies they tell. Contains adult themes and nudity.
WHY? ‘A bold reimagining… innovative and powerfully acted’ ★★★★ Sunday Times
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The Post
Fri 23 Feb 8pm Sun 25 and Wed 28 Feb 2pm, Thur 1 Mar 2pm Dir: Steven Spielberg 2017, Run time tbc, US The Washington Post’s Katharine Graham is the first female publisher of a major American newspaper. She forms an unlikely partnership with editor Ben Bradlee. The pair race to catch up with The New York Times to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets that spanned three decades and four US Presidents.
WHY? Steven Spielberg directs Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks in this thrilling drama
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Sun 25 Feb 7.30pm Mon 26 Feb 11.30am Tues 27 Feb 8pm Dir: Martin McDonagh 2017 115 mins, UK/US Months have passed without a culprit in the murder case of Mildred Hayes’s daughter. She makes a bold move, commissioning three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at revered police chief William Willoughby. A darkly comedic drama from Academy Award winner Martin McDonagh (In Bruges).
WHY? ‘Blistering performances and virtuosic screenwriting’ ★★★★★ The Telegraph
ROH Live: The Winter’s Tale Wed 28 Feb 7.15pm Sun 4 Mar 7pm 180 mins, £15 Live screening from the Royal Opera House (Wednesday). Shakespeare’s tale of love and loss becomes compelling dance drama in Christopher Wheeldon’s ballet adaptation. The story follows the destruction of a marriage through consuming jealousy, the abandonment of a child and a seemingly hopeless love.
WHY? An emotionally powerful story, told through exquisite dance
Random Acts presents
Bold and Creative Short Films by Young Artists Norden Farm presents Random Acts, before selected screenings. Some of the world’s boldest and most creative shorts by emerging film makers. Keep an eye on our website for details.
Parent and Baby Screenings (P&B) Thur 11 Jan Tues 23 Jan
11am 11am
Paddington 2 Ingrid Goes West
Exclusively for parents with children under 2 years. Lights are kept on low level and you can move around if you need to. Tickets are £5.50 for adults (including cup of tea); babies and infants are free of charge. Seating is unreserved and unaccompanied adults are not admitted.
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Ticket Prices (unless otherwise stated) £10.50 (£9.50 conc) Special Ticket Offer £9 (£8 conc) tickets when you book for three films at the same
time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings.
School Holiday Family Screenings Films with this logo are part of our school holiday programme for children and families. These screenings are £7 (£5 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £20.
Movie Mondays Offer Monday film screening tickets £7 and include a free cup of tea or filter coffee. Excludes School Holiday Family Screenings.
Disabled Accessibility Norden Farm provides ramped access, lifts and toilet facilities. The auditorium has an infra red hearing enhancement system.
Box Office Opening Hours Tuesday
11am - 2pm and 2.30pm - 8pm
Wednesday - Saturday
10am - 2pm and 2.30pm - 8pm
Sunday
2.30pm - 8pm
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF By phone / 01628 788997 Online / www.nordenfarm.org Film admission includes a charitable donation, which contributes to the upkeep of Norden Farm.
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