Centre for the Arts Maidenhead
Film Guide Jul-Aug 2018
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Lost in Vagueness Sun 8 Jul 2pm Dir: Sophia Ollins 2017 85 mins, UK The film of Roy Gurvitz, creator of the Lost Vagueness area at Glastonbury and who, as Michael Eavis says, reinvigorated the festival. A story of the dark, self-destructive side of creativity and the personal trauma behind it. Featuring Fatboy Slim, Suggs, Keith Allen and Kate Tempest.
WHY? The untold, backstage story of Glastonbury Festival with never-before-seen material
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Sun 8 Jul 8pm, Tues 10 Jul 2pm Wed 11 Jul 8pm Dir: Mike Newell 2018 123 mins, US/UK Writer Juliet Ashton strikes up correspondence with The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. She plans a visit to write about their experiences under Nazi occupation. But it soon becomes clear that the war is not yet over for the island’s inhabitants. Starring Lily James and Jessica Brown Findlay.
WHY? A beautiful story of love and friendship, based on the best-selling novel
Edie
Mon 9 Jul 11.30am, Tues 10 Jul 8pm Dir: Simon Hunter 2017, 102 mins, UK Edie (Sheila Hancock) has spent 40 years trapped in a colourless life in England. When her husband passes away, her daughter tries to send her to a care home. Edie packs an old camping bag, leaves her life behind and embarks on an adventure she never got to have.
WHY? A journey through the unspoiled wilderness of the Scottish Highlands
The Happy Prince Fri 13 Jul 2pm, Mon 16 Jul 11.30am Tues 17 Jul 8pm Dir: Rupert Everett 2018 105 mins, De/Be/UK/It The story of the last days of Oscar Wilde. This great man of letters, once one of the most famous authors in England, is now a superstar on the skids. Lying on his death bed, the past comes flooding back to him - transporting him to other times and places.
WHY? Starring Rupert Everett, Colin Firth and Emily Watson
Murder on the Orient Express
Sat 14 and Tues 17 Jul 2pm 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. Thirteen strangers are stranded on a train, where everyone’s a suspect. Based on Agatha Christie’s classic novel.
WHY? Kenneth Branagh directs and leads an all-star cast including Judi Dench, Johnny Depp and Olivia Colman
Book Club Sat 14 Jul 8pm, Sun 15 Jul 7.30pm Wed 18 Jul 11am (P&B) and 2pm Dir: Bill Holderman 2018 104 mins, US Diane is recently widowed, Vivian enjoys her men with no strings attached, Sharon is working through her divorce and Carol's marriage is in a slump. These four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading 50 Shades of Grey in their monthly book club.
WHY? Comedy starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda and Candice Bergen
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Sun 15 Jul 2pm 165 mins, £15 An encore screening of the award winning musical, from London’s Apollo Theatre. Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a Sheffield council estate. He doesn’t quite fit in and is terrified of the future. But Jamie knows he is going to be a sensation. Supported by his brilliant mum, he overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight.
WHY? ★★★★★ The Independent | ★★★★★ The Times ★★★★★ Time Out | ★★★★★ Financial Times
RSC Live: Romeo and Juliet Wed 18 Jul 7pm 180 mins, £15 Encore screening. What if your first true love was someone you’d been told you must hate? Set in a world very like our own, it is about a generation of young people born into violence and ripped apart by the bitter divisions of their parents. The most famous story of love at first sight explodes with intense passion.
WHY? ‘Fresh and engaging’ ★★★★ The Stage
Zama Sun 22 Jul 7.30pm Mon 23 Jul 11.30am Dir: Lucrecia Martel 2017 115 mins, Ar/Br/Es/Fr/Nl/Mx/Pt/US (Spanish with English subtitles) Zama is an officer of the Spanish Crown. He waits for a letter from the King granting him a transfer from the town in which he is stagnating. The years go by and the letter never arrives. Realising everything is lost, he joins a party of soldiers that go after a dangerous bandit.
WHY? ‘Lucrecia Martel’s magnificent drama’ ★★★★★ The Guardian
The Ciambra Fri 27 Jul 2pm, Tues 31 Jul 8pm Dir: Jonas Carpignano 2017 108 mins, It/US/Fr/De (Italian with English subtitles) Drama set in a small Romani community in Calabria. 14 year old Pio is desperate to grow up fast. He follows his older brother Cosimo everywhere, learning the necessary skills for life on the streets. But when Cosimo disappears, things start to go wrong.
Hereditary
WHY? An immersive depiction of a world rarely seen on screen, filmed with participants from the local community Fri 27 Jul 8pm Dir: Ari Aster 2018 127 mins, US Ellen, the matriarch of the Graham family, passes away. Her daughter's family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry. The more they discover, the more they find themselves trying to outrun the sinister fate they seem to have inherited.
WHY? A chilling horror starring Toni Collette
Mary and the Witch's Flower Sun 29 Jul 11.30am Wed 1 Aug 4.30pm Dir: Hiromasa Yonebayashi 2017 102 min, Jp Mary is an ordinary twelve-year-old girl. Bored during a summer holiday, she stumbles upon a flower and little broomstick. She is soon whisked above the clouds, far away to Endor College - a school of magic!
Glyndebourne: Saul
WHY? A charming animé adventure from the animator behind Studio Ghibli masterpieces Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle Sun 29 Jul 2pm 210 mins, £15 Recorded in 2015. David has vanquished the giant Goliath, but not everyone rejoices in his victory. Jealous of the young warrior, King Saul turns against him. Handel’s vision of a Lear-like king is astonishing in its psychological complexity.
WHY? ‘Music-theatre at its knockout best’ ★★★★★ Daily Mail
The Piano Sun 29 Jul 7.30pm Dir: Jane Campion 1993 121 mins, NZ/Au/Fr Ada McGrath (Holly Hunter) is a mute Scotswoman and talented pianist. She arrives with her strong-willed young daughter Flora (Anna Paquin) in the New Zealand wilderness. Ada is to marry frontiersman Alistair Stewart (Sam Neill), having been sold to him by her father.
WHY? A re-release of the three time Oscar winner, featuring an evocative score by Michael Nyman
Sherlock Gnomes Tues 31 Jul 4.30pm Dir: John Stevenson 2018 86 mins, UK/US After a string of garden gnome disappearances, Gnomeo and Juliet look to legendary detective Sherlock Gnomes. Can he help solve the case of their missing friends and family? Featuring original music from Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
WHY? Voiced by Emily Blunt, Johnny Depp, Chiwetel Ejiofor and James McAvoy
McQueen Wed 1 and Thur 2 Aug 8pm Dir: Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui 2018, 111 mins, UK A personal look at the extraordinary life, career and artistry of Alexander McQueen. Featuring exclusive interviews with his closest friends and family, recovered archives, exquisite visuals and music. A thrilling portrait of an inspired yet tortured fashion visionary.
WHY? ‘A documentary portrait worthy of his strange, sensual artistry’ Variety
The Little Vampire Thur 2 and Tues 7 Aug 4.30pm Dir: Richard Claus and Karsten Kiilerich, 83 min Nl/De/Dk/UK Rudolph is a thirteen year old vampire whose clan is threatened by a notorious vampire hunter. He meets Tony, a human of the same age. The new friends must work together to save Rudolph’s family.
WHY? Based on the bestselling novels by Angela Sommer-Bodenburg
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Fri 3 Aug 4.30pm Sat 4 Aug 11.45am, Mon 6 Aug 2pm Dir: J A Bayona 2018 128 mins, US/Es
It’s been three years since Jurassic World was destroyed. The island now sits abandoned by humans while the surviving dinosaurs fend for themselves. When the island’s dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs.
WHY? ‘A Jurassic sequel that plays it both adrenaline-pumpingly huge and thrillingly small’ ★★★★ Empire Magazine
Ocean’s 8
Fri 3 Aug 8pm Sun 5 Aug 7.30pm, Mon 6 Aug 11.30am Dir: Gary Ross 2018, 110 mins, US Debbie Ocean plans to attempt an impossible heist at New York City's yearly Met Gala. She gathers together a team of the best people in the field, starting with her partner-in-crime Lou Miller. Their target - a necklace that's worth more than $150 million.
WHY? Featuring an all-star cast including Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway
The Greatest Showman - Sing Along Sun 5 and Tues 7 Aug 11.30am Dir: Michael Gracey 2017 105 mins, 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? Sing along to all of your favourite songs including The Greatest Show, This is Me and From Now On
André Rieu 2018 Maastricht Concert Sun 5 Aug 2pm 145 mins, £15
An encore screening from The King of Waltz’s hometown of Maastricht. It features the maestro in his element, along with his 60 piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, sopranos, tenors and very special guests. Set against the stunning medieval backdrop of the town square.
WHY? André delivers an unforgettable musical experience full of humour, fun and emotion
Leave No Trace Tues 7 and Wed 8 Aug 2pm Dir: Debra Granik 2018 109 mins, US Will and his teenage daughter, Tom, have lived off the grid for years in the forests of Portland, Oregon. When their idyllic life is shattered, both are put into social services. After clashing with their new surroundings, Will and Tom set off on a journey back to their wild homeland.
WHY? ‘Deeply intelligent story of love and survival in the wild’ ★★★★★ The Guardian
Adrift
Tues 7 and Wed 8 Aug 8pm Dir: Baltasar Kormákur 2018, 96 mins, US Tami Oldham and Richard Sharp find themselves unexpectedly sailing directly into a catastrophic hurricane. In the aftermath of the storm, Tami awakens to find Richard badly injured and their boat in ruins. Tami must find the strength and determination to save herself and the only man she has ever loved.
WHY? Based on an inspiring true story
Beatles Yellow Submarine Wed 8 Aug 11.30am and 4.30pm Thur 9 Aug 11.30am Dir: George Dunning 1968 90 mins, UK/US Join The Fab Four as they battle the music-hating Blue Meanies armed only with the power of love. Featuring some of the band’s most-loved songs including Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Eleanor Rigby and All You Need Is Love.
Mary Shelley
WHY? To celebrate its 50th anniversary, catch the legendary animated hit film in stunningly remastered 4K Fri 10 Aug 8pm, Mon 13 Aug 11.30am Tues 14 and Thur 16 Aug 2pm Dir: Haifaa Al-Mansour 2017 120 mins, Ir/UK/Lu/US A whirlwind love affair sparks between poet Percy Shelley and 18-year-old Mary Wollstonecroft. It leads to the creation of the world's first science fiction novel Frankenstein. With society putting little value in a woman writing, Mary is forced to protect her monster and forge her own identity.
Patrick
WHY? Starring Elle Fanning, Douglas Booth and Tom Sturridge Sat 11 and Sun 12 Aug 11.30am Wed 15 Aug 4.30pm Thur 16 Aug 11.30am Dir: Mandie Fletcher 2018 94 mins, UK Sarah’s life is a bit of a mess. The last thing she needs is someone else to look after, let alone someone who dribbles, snores and eats from the kitchen trash. But her grandmother has left Sarah her prized possession - a very spoilt pug named Patrick.
Victoria & Abdul
WHY? Starring Beattie Edmondson and Jennifer Saunders Sun 12 Aug 2pm Wed 15 Aug 11.30am Dir: Stephen Frears 2017 111 mins, UK/US The true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s 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
Whitney Sun 12 Aug 7.30pm Wed 15 Aug 8pm Dir: Kevin Macdonald 2018 120 mins, UK/US A documentary about the life and legacy of one of the world’s biggest stars. Whitney Houston was the voice of a generation. But her achievements have become a footnote to a story of addiction and self-destruction. Featuring exclusive audio and archive footage.
Show Dogs
WHY? An unflinching and honest portrait of a rare talent told by those closest to her Mon 13 Aug 2pm Tues 14 Aug 4.30pm Dir: Raja Gosnell 2018 92 mins, UK/US A family comedy about an unlikely pairing. Frank, a detective, must go undercover with his canine partner Max. The duo must infiltrate the world's most exclusive dog show to solve his biggest case yet.
WHY? Starring Will Arnett, Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges and Stanley Tucci
Freak Show Tues 14 Aug 11.30am Wed 15 Aug 2pm Dir: Trudie Styler 2017 91 mins, US Billy Bloom is one-of-a-kind. His razor-sharp wit is matched only his by his anything-goes fashion sense. When his glamorous mother is forced to send him to live with his straight-laced father, Billy finds himself a diva-out-of-water at his new ultra-conservative high school.
WHY? ‘A fantastic, feel-good and fabulous film’ The Independent
Glyndebourne: Vanessa - Live Tues 14 Aug 6.30pm Run time tbc, £15 A live screening. Abandoned by her lover Anatol, Vanessa retreats from the world, with only her mother and niece for company. Twenty years later, Anatol’s handsome young son arrives unexpectedly. He shatters the calm of this shuttered household of women.
WHY? A rare opportunity to see Samuel Barber’s Pulitzer Prize winning work
Incredibles 2
Fri 17 and Sat 18 Aug 11.30am, Sun 19 Aug 4.30pm Mon 20 Aug 2pm, Tues 21 Aug 11.30am Wed 22 Aug 4.30pm, Thur 23 and Fri 24 Aug 11.30am Dir: Brad Bird 2018, 118 mins, US Everyone’s favourite family of superheroes is back. Helen is in the spotlight, leaving Bob at home with Violet and Dash to navigate the day-to-day heroics of ‘normal’ life. But the family is still unaware of baby Jack-Jack’s emerging superpowers and a new villain is hatching a dangerous plot.
WHY? Can the family find a way to work together again to save the day?
The Breadwinner Fri 17, Tues 21 and Wed 22 Aug 2pm Dir: Nora Twomey 2017 94 mins, Ir/Ca/Lu Parvana is an 11-year-old girl growing up under the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2001. When her father is wrongfully arrested, Parvana disguises herself as a boy in order to support her family. With dauntless perseverance, Parvana draws strength from the stories her father told her.
WHY? ‘Magical adaptation of Deborah Ellis’s novel’ ★★★★★ The Guardian
Spitfire Fri 17 Aug 4.30pm Sun 19 Aug 7.30pm, Wed 22 Aug 8pm Dir: David Fairhead, Ant Palmer 2018, 95 mins, UK A documentary about the people and the planes that helped win the Battle of Britain and ultimately, the Second World War. Exploring how the Spitfire came into being and how the pilots fared in combat, three miles up in the skies.
WHY? Bringing to life the emotional, thoughtful and detailed recollections of the veterans who lived through those dramatic days
First Reformed Fri 17 Aug 8pm, Sun 19 Aug 2pm Mon 20 Aug 11.30am Tues 21 Aug 8pm Dir: Paul Schrader 2017 113 mins, US Reverend Ernst Toller is a solitary, middle-aged parish pastor at a small Dutch Reform church in upstate New York. When a pregnant parishioner asks Reverend Toller to counsel her husband, the clergyman finds himself plunged into his own tormented past, and equally despairing future.
Happy Feet
WHY? ‘Ethan Hawke is razor-sharp’ ★★★★ The Telegraph Sun 19 Aug 11.30am Tues 21 Aug 4.30pm Wed 22 Aug 11.30am Dir: George Miller, Warren Coleman 2016, 108 mins, US/Au In the great nation of Emperor Penguins, you're nobody unless you can sing. This is unfortunate for Mumble, who is the worst singer in the world. He is born dancing to his own tune... tap dancing. Featuring the voices of Elijah Wood and Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman.
WHY? Winner of the Best Animated Feature Oscar in 2006 CERT
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Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again
Fri 24 Aug 2pm and 8pm, Sat 25 Aug 8pm, Sun 26 Aug 7.30pm Tues 28 Aug 11am (P&B) and 8pm Wed 29 Aug 2pm and 4.30pm, Thur 30 Aug 2pm Dir: Ol Parker 2018, Run time tbc, 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, Julie Walters, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth.
WHY? An all-new original musical based on the songs of ABBA
Finding Your Feet Fri 24 Aug 4.30pm, Sat 25 Aug 2pm Tues 28 Aug 4.30pm Dir: Richard Loncraine 2017 111 mins, UK ‘Lady’ Sandra Abbott discovers that her husband of forty years is having an affair with her best friend. She seeks refuge in London with her estranged, older sister. The two couldn’t be more different - but different may be just what Sandra needs.
WHY? A heart-warming comedy starring Joanna Lumley, Timothy Spall, Imelda Staunton and Celia Imrie
Coco Sat 25 Aug 11.30am Sun 26 Aug 2pm Dir: Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina 2017 105 mins, US Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician. But his family have a baffling generations-old ban on music. Desperate to prove his talent, he sets off on an extraordinary journey through the Land of the Dead.
WHY? Winner of Best Animated Film and Best Song for Remember Me at this year's Oscars
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Sat 25 Aug 4.30pm Tues 28 Aug 2pm 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.
WHY? Winner of five BAFTAs and two Academy Awards
Red Turtle Wed 29 and Thur 30 Aug 11.30am Dir: Michael Dudok de Wit, 2016, 80 mins, Fr/Be/Jp The story of a man shipwrecked on a tropical island inhabited by turtles, crabs and birds. Presented by Studio Ghibli, creators of Howl’s Moving Castle and Spirited Away. The film beautifully recounts the milestones in the life of a human being. Contains some scenes younger children may find upsetting.
WHY? ‘It’s a masterpiece’ ★★★★★ The Guardian
Oscar Wilde Season Live: Lady Windermere’s Fan
Wed 29 Aug 8pm Thur 30 Aug 4.30pm 130 mins, £15 An encore screening from the Vaudeville Theatre in London’s West End. The day of Lady Windermere’s birthday party and all is perfectly in order. Until her friend Lord Darlington plants a seed of suspicion. Is her husband having an affair? And will the other woman really attend the party?
WHY? Kathy Burke directs this new production of Oscar Wilde’s social comedy
Jonas Kaufmann: Under the Stars Thur 30 Aug 7.30pm 120 mins, £15 A spectacular outdoor concert, captured live at Berlin’s iconic Waldbühne amphitheatre. Jonas Kaufmann is regarded as one of the world’s greatest tenors. He has captivated audiences across the globe with his incredible voice. Join him for a magical night of music under the stars.
WHY? The star tenor will perform famous arias and timeless Italian songs
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Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation Fri 31 Aug 11.30am Sat 1 Sept 11.30am Dir: Genndy Tartakovsky 2018 Run time tbc, US Drac decides to take a summer vacation on a cruise ship. But the dream holiday soon turns into a nightmare when Mavis realises Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain, Ericka - who is hiding a dangerous secret...
WHY? Featuring the voices of Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Kevin James and Steve Buscemi
Films you wish you hadn't missed... With such a fabulous year of film so far, we thought we would bring back a few favourites that deserve to be enjoyed on the big screen. From award winning drama to feel good comedies - look out for the gold star logo in the brochure. Tickets are £7.
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Edie The Happy Prince Zama Ocean’s 8 Mary Shelley First Reformed
Parent and Baby Screenings (P&B) Wed 18 Jul Tues 28 Aug
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Book Club Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again
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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) Films you wish you hadn’t missed… …That deserve to be seen on the big screen! Look out for gold star logo. Tickets £7.
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