Centre for the Arts Maidenhead
Film Guide Jan-Feb 2019
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Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF
Disobedience Wed 9 Jan 2pm Thur 10 Jan 8pm Dir: Sebastián Lelio 2017 115 mins, UK/Ir/US Ronit’s (Rachel Weisz) estranged rabbi father suddenly passes away. She returns from New York to the north London Orthodox Jewish community that rejected her years previously. Ronit’s presence courts further controversy when she runs into Esti - the wife of her cousin. Based on the novel by Naomi Alderman.
WHY? From the writer-director of the Academy Award winning A Fantastic Woman
Shoplifters Wed 9 Jan 8pm Thur 10 Jan 2pm Dir: Kore-eda Hirokazu 2018 121 mins, Jp (Japanese with English subtitles) Osamu and his son come across a little girl in the freezing cold. After learning of the hardships she faces, Osamu’s wife agrees to take her in. The family barely make enough money to survive through petty crime, but they live happily. Then an unforeseen incident reveals secrets, testing their bonds.
WHY? Winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
The Old Man & the Gun
Sun 13 Jan 7.30pm, Mon 14 Jan 11.30am Wed 16 Jan 2pm, Thur 17 Jan 8pm Dir: David Lowery 2018, 93 mins, US Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford). From his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt and a woman who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
WHY? ‘Redford radiates swagger and class’ ★★★★ The Guardian
Lizzie
Tues 15 Jan 2pm, Wed 16 Jan 8pm Dir: Craig William Macneill 2018, 105 mins, US Lizzie is an unmarried woman of 32 and a social outcast. She lives a claustrophobic life under her father’s cold and domineering control. Young maid Bridget Sullivan comes to work for the family. Lizzie finds a sympathetic, kindred spirit. Their secret intimacy soon blossoms into a wicked plan.
WHY? Psychological thriller about Lizzie Borden, who stood accused of the infamous 1892 axe murder of her family in Massachusetts
NT Live: The Tragedy of King Richard the Second Tues 15 Jan 7pm Run time tbc, £15 Broadcast live from the Almeida Theatre in London. King Richard II (Simon Russell Beale) is irresponsible, foolish and vain. His weak leadership sends his kingdom into disarray. Seeing no other option but to seize power, the ambitious Bolingbroke challenges the throne and the king’s divine right to rule.
WHY? This visceral new production about the limits of power is directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins
NT Live: Allelujah! Thur 17 Jan 2pm 170 mins, £15 An old fashioned hospital serving a town is threatened with closure. 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.
WHY? A second chance to catch Alan Bennett’s sharp and hilarious new play, following our sell out Autumn screening
Free Solo
Sun 20 Jan 2pm, Wed 23 Jan 5.30pm Dir: Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi 2018, 100 mins, US Alex Honnold prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock - the 3,200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park - without a rope. As the climber begins his training, the armor of invincibility he’s built up over decades unexpectedly breaks apart when he begins to fall in love.
WHY? A stunning, intimate and unflinching documentary portrait of the free soloist climber
Sorry to Bother You Sun 20 Jan 7.30pm Thur 24 Jan 8pm Dir: Boots Riley 2018 111 mins, US Set in an alternate present-day version of Oakland. Telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a macabre universe. As Green's career begins to take off, his friends and co-workers organize a protest against corporate oppression.
WHY? ‘The best film of the year by far’ GQ Magazine
Tulip Fever Mon 21 Jan 2pm Wed 23 Jan 8pm Dir: Justin Chadwick 2017 105 mins, UK/US 17th century Amsterdam. A married noblewoman embarks on an affair with an artist commissioned to paint her portrait. After escaping the wealthy merchant she married, the pair attempt to raise money by investing what little they have in the high-stakes tulip market.
WHY? Starring Alicia Vikander, Dane DeHaan, Jack O'Connell, Tom Hollander and Judi Dench
Wildlife Tues 22 Jan 11am (P&B) and 2pm Thur 24 Jan 2pm Dir: Paul Dano 2018 104 mins, US 1960s Montana. 14-year-old Joe is the only child of Jeanette (Carey Mulligan) and Jerry (Jake Gyllenhaal). An uncontrolled forest fire rages close to the Canadian border. When Jerry loses his job, he decides to join the cause of fighting the fire. Suddenly forced into the role of an adult, Joe witnesses his mother’s struggle as she tries to keep her head above water.
WHY? ‘Features an extraordinary performance by Mulligan’ ★★★★ Empire
ROH Live: The Queen of Spades Tues 22 Jan 6.45pm 210 mins, £15 Live screening from The Royal Opera House. Tchaikovsky’s intense opera of obsession and the supernatural, based on a short story by Pushkin. Gherman is caught between the woman he loves and a destructive fixation. An engrossing portrayal of a tortured creative artist and a gripping piece of gothic storytelling.
WHY? A new production that has already garnered five-star reviews in Amsterdam
Mary Poppins Returns
Sun 27 Jan 1.30pm, Mon 28 Jan 11.30am, Tues 29 Jan 2pm and 8pm, Wed 30 Jan 11am (P&B) and 2pm, Tues 19 and Wed 20 Feb 2pm Dir: Rob Marshall 2018, 130 mins, US Mary Poppins returns to the Banks’ household in a spectacular new story, to help the next generation of the family. Using her magical skills, she takes the Banks’ children on an adventure to help bring joy and wonder back to their lives.
WHY? Starring Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Colin Firth, Meryl Streep, Ben Whishaw and Emily Mortimer
ROH Live: La Traviata Wed 30 Jan 6.45pm Sun 3 Feb 2pm 215 mins, £15 Live screening (Wednesday). Richard Eyre’s beautiful production provides the perfect setting for Verdi’s opera. Alfredo falls in love in with the courtesan Violetta in glamorous Paris society. Underneath the surface run darker undercurrents, leading to a tragic ending.
WHY? Lavish period sets and costumes enhance the reality of a moving story based on true life
An Impossible Love Fri 1 and Wed 6 Feb 2pm Thur 7 Feb 8pm Dir: Catherine Corsini 2018 135 mins, Fr/Be (French with English subtitles) Late 1950s. Rachel, a young office clerk, meets Philippe, a well-educated man from a wealthy family. They share an intense but short-lived romance, from which a daughter is born. Over the next 50 years, their lives will be shaped by the unconditional love between a mother and her daughter.
WHY? ‘The acting is terrific’ Screen Daily
The Favourite
Fri 1 Feb 8pm, Sun 3 Feb 7.30pm, Mon 4 Feb 11.30am, Tues 5 Feb 11am (P&B) and 2pm, Wed 6 Feb 8pm Dir: Yorgos Lanthimos 2018, 119 mins, UK/Ir/US England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne. Her close friend Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz) governs the country in her stead. When an ambitious new servant Abigail (Emma Stone) arrives, Sarah takes her under her wing.
WHY? ‘Dark comedy of 18th-century court intrigue’ ★★★★ The Guardian
Welcome to Marwen Fri 8 Feb 2pm and 8pm Sun 10 Feb 2pm and 7.30pm Director: Robert Zemeckis 2018 116 mins, US A devastating attack shatters Mark Hogancamp and wipes away all his memories. Putting together pieces from his old and new life, Mark meticulously creates a wondrous town where he can heal and be heroic. Through his fantasy world, he draws strength to triumph in the real one.
WHY? Starring Steve Carell, Diane Kruger, Janelle Monáe and Leslie Mann
Colette
Fri 15 and Sat 16 Feb 2pm, Tues 19 Feb 8pm Dir: Wash Westmoreland 2018, 111 mins, UK/US Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (Keira Knightley) marries a successful Parisian writer known as Willy (Dominic West). He convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. However, Colette is forced to fight over creative ownership of her work.
WHY? Exploring a writer who defied gender roles and revolutionised literature, fashion and sexual expression
Stan & Ollie Fri 15 Feb 8pm, Tues 19 Feb 4.30pm Wed 27 Feb 8pm Dir: Jon S Baird 2018 97 mins, UK/Ca/US The heartwarming story of what would become Laurel & Hardy’s triumphant farewell tour. With their golden era long behind them, the duo embark on a variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland. Despite the pressures of a hectic schedule, their love of performing, as well as for each other, endures.
WHY? ‘Insightful and endlessly touching’ ★★★★ Independent
NT Live: I’m Not Running Sun 17 Feb 2pm Wed 20 Feb 4.30pm Run time tbc, £15 Encore screenings of this explosive new play by David Hare. Pauline Gibson has spent her life as a doctor, the inspiring leader of a local health campaign. When she crosses paths with her old boyfriend, a stalwart loyalist in Labour Party politics, she’s faced with an agonising decision.
WHY? Hare was recently described by The Washington Post as ‘the premiere political dramatist writing in English’
The Front Runner
Sun 17 Feb 7.30pm, Wed 20 Feb 8pm Dir: Jason Reitman 2018, 113 mins, US Charismatic politician Gary Hart (Hugh Jackman) was considered the overwhelming front runner for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination. But his campaign was sidelined by the story of an extramarital relationship. Tabloid journalism and political journalism merge, forcing him to drop out of the race.
WHY? ‘Hugh Jackman makes headlines in nuanced drama’ ★★★★ The Guardian
Ralph Breaks the Internet Mon 18, Tues 19, Wed 20 and Thur 21 Feb 11.30am Dir: Phil Johnston, Rich Moore 2018 112 mins, US Ralph and Vanellope must travel beyond Litwak’s Arcade and into the expansive world of the internet in search of a missing part to save Sugar Rush. Along the way they encounter pop-up ads, high stakes online auctions, Disney princesses and online driving games.
WHY? The sequel to hit family film Wreck-It Ralph
Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again - Sing Along Mon 18 Feb 2pm Dir: Ol Parker 2018 114 mins, US Get ready to sing and dance, laugh and love all over again! Sophie finds out more about her mother Donna's past while seeking guidance on how to handle her pregnancy. The all-star cast includes Meryl Streep, Lily James, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth.
WHY? Sing along to a soundtrack packed with classic ABBA hits
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Thur 21 Feb 2pm Sat 23 Feb 11.30am Dir: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey 2018 117 mins, US A fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind. The story introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse - where more than one can wear the mask.
WHY? From the creative minds behind The Lego Movie
Mary, Queen of Scots
Fri 22 and Sat 23 Feb 8pm Wed 27 Feb 11am (P&B) and 2pm Dir: Josie Rourke 2018, 124 mins, UK Queen of France at 16, at 18 Mary is widowed. She returns to Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. By birth, Mary has a rival claim to the throne of Elizabeth I. Betrayal, rebellion and conspiracies within each court imperil both Queens - driving them apart, as each woman experiences the bitter cost of power.
WHY? ‘Saoirse Ronan rules over political drama’ ★★★★ The Guardian
Mirai
Sat 23 Feb 2pm Dir: Mamoru Hosoda 2018 98 mins, Jp Four-year-old Kun’s world is turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister. Named Mirai, the baby quickly wins the hearts of Kun’s entire family. He becomes increasingly jealous. Then one day, he encounters strange guests from the past and future…
WHY? A sumptuous and magical adventure about the ties that bring families together and make us who we are
ROH Live: Don Quixote Sun 24 Feb 2pm 165 mins, £15 Encore screening from The Royal Opera House. Love and friendship triumph in Carlos Acosta’s vibrant production of this dazzling ballet. The story follows Don Quixote’s picaresque journey to do deeds in honour of his imaginary noble lady, Dulcinea.
WHY? Sunny, charming, funny and touching - it is a ballet as full of uplifting emotion as it is of astonishing ballet technique
Beautiful Boy Sun 24 Feb 7.30pm Tues 26 Feb 8pm, Thur 28 Feb 2pm Dir: Felix van Groeningen 2018 120 mins, US Teenager Nicolas Sheff (Timothée Chalamet) seems to have it all - good grades, editor of the school newspaper, actor, artist and athlete. When Nic's addiction to meth threatens to destroy him, his desperate father does whatever he can to save his son and his family.
WHY? Based on the memoir Beautiful Boy by David Sheff and Tweak by his son, Nic Sheff
Movie Monday Screenings Tickets £7 and include a free cup of tea or filter coffee. Excludes School Holiday Family Screenings and Event Cinema screenings.
Mon 14 Jan
11.30am
The Old Man and the Gun
Mon 21 Jan
11.30am
Tulip Fever
Mon 28 Jan
11.30am
Mary Poppins Returns
Mon 4 Feb
11.30am
The Favourite
Mon 18 Feb
2pm
Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again - Sing Along
Parent and Baby Screenings (P&B) Tues 22 Jan
11am
Wildlife
Wed 30 Jan
11am
Mary Poppins
Tues 5 Feb
11am
The Favourite
Wed 27 Feb
11am
Mary, Queen of Scots
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 £8 (£6 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £24.
Movie Mondays Offer Monday film screening tickets £7 and include a free cup of tea or
filter coffee. Excludes School Holiday Family Screenings and Event Cinema screenings.
Box Office Opening Hours Monday
Open 15 mins before screening
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.
Disabled Accessibility Norden Farm provides ramped access, lifts and toilet facilities. The auditorium has an infra red hearing enhancement system.
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