Centre for the Arts Maidenhead
Film Guide Jan-Feb 2020
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Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF
Knives Out
Thur 9 Jan 2pm, Fri 10 and Sat 11 Jan 8pm Sun 12 Jan 7.30pm, Wed 15 Jan 11am (BB) Dir: Rian Johnson 2019, 130 mins, US A renowned crime novelist is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday. Inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. Can Blanc sift through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind his untimely death?
WHY? ‘Daniel Craig shines in a helluva whodunnit’ ★★★★★ The Times
So Long, My Son Thur 9 Jan 8pm Dir: Xiaoshuai Wang 2019 185 mins, CN (Chinese with English subtitles) Factory workers Liyun and Yaojun are a couple reeling from a devastating family tragedy. Constricted by the one-child national policy, their lives are gradually transformed under the impact of the country’s changing identity.
WHY? A deeply moving and intimate drama tracing the lives of two interconnected families over three decades of social and political upheaval
Ordinary Love Sat 11 Jan 2pm Dir: Lisa Barros D'Sa, Glenn Leyburn 2019 92 mins, UK Joan and Tom have been married for many years. When Joan is diagnosed with breast cancer, the course of her treatment shines a light on their relationship. A story about love, survival and the epic questions life throws at us.
WHY? ‘Acted with impeccable intelligence and sensitivity by Lesley Manville and Liam Neeson’ ★★★★★ Empire
The Irishman Mon 13 Jan 1.30pm Wed 15 Jan 7.30pm Dir: Martin Scorsese 2019 209 mins, US Frank Sheeran is a hustler and hitman. He has worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th century. Spanning decades, the film offers a monumental journey through the hidden corridors of organised crime. Starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci.
WHY? ‘Reaches the parts other gangster films only dream of’ ★★★★★ Empire
André Rieu - 70 Years Young Tues 14 Jan 2pm Run time tbc | £15 Encore screening. This unique celebration will take you on an unbelievable journey around the world to André Rieu’s most amazing concert locations. Also featuring an exclusive guided tour of his home in Maastricht.
WHY? André’s ultimate concert featuring musical highlights chosen by the maestro himself from his illustrious career
The Peanut Butter Falcon Tues 14 Jan 8pm, Thur 16 Jan 11am (Relaxed) and 2pm (TT) Dir: Tyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz 2019, 97 mins, US Zak is a young man with Down’s syndrome. He runs away from a residential nursing home to follow his dream of attending a professional wrestling school. A strange turn of events pairs him on the road with Tyler, a small time outlaw on the run. Tyler soon becomes Zak’s unlikely coach and ally.
WHY? ‘Shia LaBeouf and Zack Gottsagen are a dream double act’ ★★★★ The Guardian
Lucian Freud: A Self Portrait Wed 15 Jan 2pm, Fri 17 Jan 11.30am Run time tbc | £15 For the first time in history the Royal Academy of Arts in London is bringing together Lucian Freud’s self-portraits. The exhibition will display more than 50 paintings, prints and drawings.
WHY? This film is very much about the self, the progress of time and one man’s intense struggle with the making of making art
The Royal Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty Thur 16 Jan 7.15pm, Sun 19 Jan 2pm Run time tbc | £15 Live screening (Thursday). Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score and Marius Petipa’s original choreography beautifully combine with sections created for The Royal Ballet by Frederick Ashton, Anthony Dowell and Christopher Wheeldon.
WHY? This production of The Sleeping Beauty has been delighting audiences in Covent Garden since 1946 CERT
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Cats Fri 17 Jan 2pm, Sun 19 Jan 7.30pm Mon 20 Jan 2pm, Wed 22 and Thur 23 Jan 8pm, Wed 12 Feb 11am (BB) Dir: Tom Hooper 2019 Run time tbc, UK/US Oscar winning director Tom Hooper brings Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record shattering stage musical to the big screen. A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life.
WHY? Starring James Corden, Judi Dench, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift and Francesca Hayward CERT
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Fri 17 Jan 8pm, Sat 18 Jan 11.30am Dir: JJ Abrams 2019, 141 mins, US The final chapter of the Skywalker saga. The remnants of the Resistance rally to face the First Order in a final battle for freedom. Meanwhile, the fates of Rey and Kylo Ren converge as the ancient conflict between the Jedi and the Sith reaches its climax.
WHY? Starring Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac and Adam Driver
The Kingmaker Tues 21 Jan 8pm Dir: Lauren Greenfield 2019 101 mins, DK/US Examining, with intimate access, the Marcos family’s improbable return to power in the Philippines. The film explores the disturbing legacy of the Marcos regime and chronicles Imelda’s present-day push to help her son, Bongbong, win the vice-presidency.
WHY? A documentary centred on the indomitable character of Imelda Marcos
Little Women
Fri 24 Jan 11am (BB), 2pm and 8pm, Sat 25 and Sun 26 Jan 11.30am Wed 29 Jan 2pm, Fri 31 Jan 10.30am (Relaxed) Dir: Greta Gerwig 2019, 134 mins, US Based on the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott. The story unfolds as the author’s alter ego, Jo March, reflects back and forth on her fictional life. Portraying Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth March, the film stars Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, with Meryl Streep as Aunt March.
WHY? The timeless and beloved story of the March sisters
La Dolce Vita Tues 28 Jan 2pm (TT) Dir: Federico Fellini 1960 174 mins, IT Federico Fellini’s exquisite tale of celebrity casts an adoring yet critical eye towards 1960s Rome. Set over seven decadent days, the film follows Marcello Mastroianni’s philandering journalist, pursuing a happiness that’s always just out of reach.
WHY? Restored in glorious 4K to celebrate the centenary of the Italian filmmaking legend
2040 Tues 28 Jan 8pm Dir: Damon Gameau 2019 92 mins, AU From award-winning director Damon Gameau. He embarks on a journey to explore what the future could look like by the year 2040. A call to embrace the best solutions already available to us to improve our planet and shift them rapidly into the mainstream.
WHY? Blending traditional documentary with dramatised sequences and visual effects
The Royal Opera: La bohème
Wed 29 Jan 7.45pm, Wed 5 Feb 2pm 150 mins | £15 Live screening (Wednesday). Puccini’s opera of young love in 19th-century Paris is packed with beautiful music. The cast features some of the greatest interpreters of Puccini’s bohemian lovers performing today.
WHY? Richard Jones’s character-led production perfectly captures La bohème’s mixture of comedy, romance and tragedy
Jojo Rabbit Fri 31 Jan 1.30pm Sun 2 Feb 7.30pm Wed 5 Feb 8pm Thur 6 Feb 2pm (TT) Dir: Taika Waititi 2019 108 mins, CZ/US/NZ A World War II era satire. Jojo is a lonely young boy living in Germany. A member of the Hitler Youth, his imaginary friend is none other than Adolf Hitler. When he discovers his mother has been hiding a young Jewish girl in their house, Jojo must confront the veracity of his beliefs.
WHY? ‘A tender black comedy about dark times’ Time
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote Tues 4 and Thur 6 Feb 8pm Dir: Terry Gilliam 2018 132 mins, ES/BE/FR/UK/PT Toby is a cynical advertising director. He finds himself drawn into in the delusions of an old Spanish shoemaker who believes himself to be Don Quixote. It forces Toby to confront the tragic repercussions of a film he made in his idealistic youth. Can he make amends and regain his humanity?
WHY? From filmmaker Terry Gilliam, starring Adam Driver and Jonathan Pryce
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Seberg Fri 7 and Sun 9 Feb 2pm Dir: Benedict Andrews 2019 96 mins, UK/US Jean Seberg (Kristen Stewart) is a French New Wave darling and star of Breathless. In the late 1960s, Seberg is targeted by Hoover’s FBI. The investigation has been prompted by her political and romantic involvement with civil rights activist Hakim Jamal (Anthony Mackie).
WHY? A political thriller inspired by real events
The Gentlemen Sat 8 Feb 11.30am Wed 12 Feb 8pm, Thur 13 Feb 2pm Dir: Guy Ritchie 2020, 113 mins, US American expat Mickey Pearson (Matthew McConaughey) has built a highly profitable marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he’s looking to cash out of the business forever, it triggers plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain from under him.
WHY? Featuring an all-star ensemble cast including Henry Golding, Michelle Dockery and Hugh Grant
Waves Sun 9 Feb 7.30pm, Wed 12 Feb 2pm Dir: Trey Edward Shults 2019 135 mins, US Drama tracing the epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family, led by a well-intentioned but domineering father. They navigate love, forgiveness and come together in the aftermath of a loss. Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida.
WHY? A heartrending story about the universal capacity for compassion - even in the darkest of times
Shooting the Mafia Tues 11 Feb 8pm (TT) Dir: Kim Longinotto 2019 94 mins, IE In the streets of Sicily, gutsy Letizia Battaglia pointed her camera straight into the heart of the Mafia and began to shoot. This arresting documentary weaves together Battaglia’s striking black-and-white photographs, rare archival footage and Battaglia’s own memories.
WHY? ‘Kim Longinotto tells the story of the courageous Italian photographer and photojournalist’ ★★★★ The Guardian
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1917 Sun 16 Feb 2pm and 7.30pm Tues 18 and Wed 19 Feb 8pm Dir: Sam Mendes 2019 119 mins, UK/US Set at the height of the First World War. Two British soldiers, Schofield and Blake are given a seemingly impossible mission. They must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers - Blake’s own brother among them.
WHY? From Oscar winning director Sam Mendes (Skyfall)
Weathering with You Tues 18 Feb 5.30pm Wed 19 Feb 4.30pm Dir: Director: Makoto Shinkai 2019 114 mins, JP Student Hodaka Morishima leaves his home and moves to Tokyo. He lives his days in isolation until he meets a young girl named Hina Amano. Hina is bright and strong-willed. She also possesses a strange and wonderful ability: the power to stop the rain and clear the sky.
WHY? Makata Shinkai’s follow up to the global anime sensation Your Name CERT
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Spies in Disguise Wed 19 Feb 11.30am Thur 20 Feb 2pm Dir: Troy Quane, Nick Bruno 2019 102 mins, US Super spy Lance Sterling (Will Smith) and scientist Walter Beckett (Tom Holland) are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is… not. But when events take an unexpected turn, this unlikely duo are forced to team up for the ultimate mission.
WHY? Can Lance and Walter work as a team to save the world?
StarDog and TurboCat Wed 19 Feb 2pm Thur 20 Feb 11.30am Dir: Kim Longinotto 2019 94 mins, IE Launched into space in 1969, loyal dog Buddy crash lands in the present-day. He finds himself in a small town where pets are ruthlessly rounded up. Desperate to be reunited with his owner, Buddy recruits genius millionaire cat Felix to help him on a madcap adventure across town.
WHY? Animated adventure starring Luke Evans, Nick Frost, Gemma Arterton and Bill Nighy
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A Hidden Life Sun 23 Feb 2pm Tues 25 Feb 8pm, Thur 27 Feb 2pm Dir: Terrence Malick 2019 173 mins, DE/US The story of an unsung hero, based on real events. Franz Jägerstätter refuses to fight for the Nazis in World War II. The Austrian peasant farmer is faced with the threat of execution for treason. But Franz’s unwavering faith and love for his wife Fani and children, keep his spirit alive.
WHY? The latest film from visionary writer-director Terrence Malick
Bombshell Sun 23 Feb 7.30pm, Mon 24 Feb 2pm Wed 26 Feb 11.30am Dir: Jay Roach 2019 108 mins, CA/US A revealing look inside the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time: Fox News. This is the explosive story of the women who brought down the infamous man who created it. Starring Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie and John Lithgow.
WHY? Based on a true story
The Personal History of David Copperfield
Fri 28 Feb 11am (Relaxed) and 2pm Sat 29 Feb 11.30am Dir: Armando Iannucci 2019, 119 mins, UK/US A wry and heart-filled film following Charles Dickens’ iconic hero on his journey from impoverished orphan to burgeoning writer in Victorian England. This classic ode to grit and perseverance is reimagined through the comedic lens of its award-winning filmmakers Armando Iannucci and Simon Blackwell.
WHY? Featuring an ensemble cast of stage and screen actors including Dev Patel, Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie and Ben Whishaw
Join us for Talking Tables Talking Tables is a new pilot project from Norden Farm that aims to bring people together in a relaxed environment to discuss events, share ideas and most importantly - to meet new people! It is particularly aimed at people coming to Norden Farm on their own, but all are welcome. To take part, simply book in to see the screening, then join the group in the foyer before and after the film. Thur 16 Jan Tues 28 Jan Thur 6 Feb Tues 11 Feb
The Peanut Butter Falcon La Dolce Vita Jojo Rabbit Shooting the Mafia
2pm 2pm 2pm 8pm
Relaxed Screenings Everyone is welcome to join us for this friendly format. The house lights are kept on and audience members can come and go as they please.
Thur 16 Jan Fri 31 Jan Fri 28 Feb
11am 10.30am 11am
The Peanut Butter Falcon Little Women A Personal History of David Copperfield
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 13 Jan
1.30pm
The Irishman
Mon 20 Jan
2pm
Cats
Mon 24 Feb
2pm
Bombshell
CERT
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Bring Baby Screenings (BB) 11am
Knives Out
Fri 24 Jan
11am
Little Women
Wed 12 Feb
11am
Cats
Wed 15 Jan
CERT
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Exclusively for parents, carers and grown-ups 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, Monday Movies and School Holiday 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. All film listings are correct at the time of going to print.
Disabled Accessibility Norden Farm provides ramped access, lifts and toilet facilities. The auditorium has an infra red hearing enhancement system.
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