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JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS
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THE DANISH GIRL (15)
Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander star in this remarkable love story, inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener as they navigated Lili’s ground-breaking journey as a transgender pioneer. HHHH “A BEAUTIFUL, HUMANE AND MOVING BIOPIC” Daily Telegraph
GODARD SEASON
GRANDMA (15)
RADIATOR (15)
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (12A)
We celebrate the work of French-Swiss auteur and godfather of French New Wave, Jean-Luc Godard, with three of his acclaimed works – Vivre Sa Vie, Bande À Part and Le Mépris. See inside for further details.
In this moving British drama, a careworn middleaged teacher is summoned to visit his elderly parents in the North of England when his cantankerous father refuses to move from the sofa. HHHH “OUTSTANDINGLY ACTED” The Guardian @ErrolFlynnFilm ErrolFlynnFilmhouse
In this comedy from Paul Weitz (About A Boy), Lily Tomlin shines as a misanthropic poet who embarks on a day of visits to old friends to raise cash for an abortion for her pregnant granddaughter. HHHH “QUIETLY HEART-WARMING” Empire
Set three decades after Return Of The Jedi, JJ Abrams’ much-anticipated new sequel sees the return of original cast members Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Marc Hamill who are joined by Oscar Isaac, John Boyega and Daisy Ridley.
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UNDER THE RADAR
STEVE MCQUEEN: THE MAN AND LE MANS (15)
This documentary chronicles the issues that dogged Steve McQueen’s 1970 box office failure Le Mans. Interweaving newly-discovered footage and McQueen’s private recordings with original interviews, the film reveals how the cinema legend risked everything in pursuit of his dream. HHHH “A BEAUTIFULLY-MADE DOCUMENTARY” The Independent
THE LESSON (15)
In Bulgarian with English subtitles A young Bulgarian teacher is troubled by petty theft in her classroom and attempts to instil a lesson about right and wrong. However she soon finds herself questioning her principles when she is hit by her own financial woes. HHHH “A GRIPPING, INCREASINGLY DESPERATE, AND OFTEN WILDLY INTENSE NARRATIVE ROLLERCOASTER” The Times
THE FORBIDDEN ROOM (12A) ALL ABOUT THEM (15)
In French with English subtitles In this romantic comedy, a disenchanted young couple have secret affairs with the same woman, going to desperate lengths to cheat on one another. “A LIKEABLE AND FRANK ROMANTIC COMEDY” Time Out
In an ode to the lost movies of the silent era, Canadian auteur Guy Maddin and co-director Evan Johnson’s epic fantasy honours classic cinema while injecting it with a renewed energy. HHHH “THIS CORNUCOPIA OF MELODRAMATIC FRAGMENTS AND MOVIE PASTICHES WILL ENCHANT” Empire
EVENT CINEMA
MET OPERA LIVE: LES PÊCHEURS DE PERLES
Bizet’s gorgeous opera of lust and longing set in the Far East returns to the Met stage for the first time in 100 years. Broadcast live from New York.
BOLSHOI BABYLON + Q&A (PG)
This documentary offers unparalleled behindthe-scenes access to the Bolshoi Ballet, providing a unique and privileged insight into the dancers’ extraordinary artistic and athletic talents, and the ruthless ambition needed to survive in the world’s most famous ballet company. Followed by a live satellite Q&A with Bolshoi principal dancer Anastasia Meskova, historian Simon Sebag Montefiore and other special guests.
DO I SOUND GAY? (15)
Journalist David Thorpe embarks on a hilarious and touching journey of self-discovery, confronting his anxiety about ‘sounding gay’. He enlists acting coaches, linguists, friends, family, strangers and celebrities including David Sedaris, George Takei and more. In association with Q-Film. “CHEERFUL VIEWING” The Guardian
BOLSHOI BALLET LIVE: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
French choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot’s adaptation of Shakespeare‘s comedy - a magnetic two hours of breath-taking, non-stop dance unlike any other. Broadcast live from Moscow.
NT LIVE: LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES
The Donmar Warehouse’s highly anticipated new production of Choderlos de Laclos’ novel of sex, intrigue and betrayal in pre-revolutionary France, starring Dominic West and Janet McTeer. Broadcast live from London.
CLASSICS
NEW SEASON
Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette star in this 1993 thriller written by Quentin Tarantino, playing a couple who go on the run with a plan to sell some stolen drugs. HHHH “A CLASSIC CRIME ROMP” The Observer
In this thriller based on real events, an FBI agent (Joel Edgerton) persuades Irish mobster Whitey Bulger (Johnny Depp) to become an informant to help eliminate a common enemy, the Italian mafia, but their alliance starts to spiral out of control. With Benedict Cumberbatch and Kevin Bacon. HHHH “BRIMS WITH CONFIDENCE AND VERVE” The Guardian
TRUE ROMANCE (18)
BLACK MASS (15)
DONNIE DARKO (15)
The University of Northampton’s Cult Film Club present Richard Kelly’s 2001 modern classic, starring Jake Gyllenhaal as a troubled teenager trying to find meaning behind the disturbing visions he is experiencing about the end of the world. HHHHH “A MINI-MASTERPIECE” Empire
THE DRESSMAKER (12A)
Based on the best-selling novel by Rosalie Ham, this bittersweet, comedy-drama is set in early 1950s Australia. Kate Winslet plays a talented misfit who returns to her hometown to right the wrongs of her past, transforming women with her couture skills and in turn exacting sweet revenge.
JOY (12A)
JEAN-LUC GODARD SEASON All in French with English subtitles
VIVRE SA VIE (15)
Godard’s 1962 drama presents 12 episodes in the life of a young woman (Anna Karina) who turns to prostitution to pay her rent. HHHHH “GODARD’S FORGOTTEN MASTERPIECE. SEE IT” Empire
This biographical comic-drama from David O. Russell (American Hustle) follows a family through four generations, centring on entrepreneur Joy Mangano (Jennifer Lawrence) as she creates a business dynasty. With Robert de Niro, Bradley Cooper and Virginia Madsen. HHHHH “TURNS DOMESTIC DRAMA INTO A FUNNY, MOVING GOLDEN AGE PLEASURE” Daily Telegraph
SECOND CHANCE BANDE À PART (PG)
This 1964 feature follows a trio of young idealists who imagine that they are participating in a robbery, and then act upon their musings with tragic results. “ONE OF GODARD’S MOST OPEN AND ENJOYABLE FILMS” Time Out
LE MÉPRIS (PG)
Brigitte Bardot stars in this wry parody of commercial filmmaking, in which a screenwriter and his wife drift apart during the filming of one of his stories. “ONE OF THE MASTERPIECES OF FRENCH CINEMA” The Guardian
BRIDGE OF SPIES (12A)
Tom Hanks stars as a Brooklyn lawyer recruited by the CIA in Steven Spielberg’s Cold War drama. HHHHH “MAGNIFICENT” The Guardian
THE LADY IN THE VAN (12A)
Another chance to see Dame Maggie Smith in this touching drama. HHHH “A BRILLIANT PORTRAYAL” The Independent
THE GOOD DINOSAUR (PG)
Disney/Pixar’s latest animated adventure.
CAROL (15)
Acclaimed director Todd Haynes’ adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel, starring Cate Blanchett. HHHHH “BEAUTIFULLY MADE” The Guardian
FILM SCHEDULE Fri 1 January The Lady In The Van Bridge Of Spies Sat 2 January The Good Dinosaur 2D The Lady In The Van Bridge Of Spies Sun 3 January The Lady In The Van Vivre Sa Vie Mon 4 January The Lady In The Van The Lady In The Van Steve McQueen: The Man And Le Mans Tue 5 January The Lady In The Van All About Them The Lady In The Van Wed 6 January The Lady In The Van (PB) The Lady In The Van (SS) Bridge Of Spies The Lady In The Van Thu 7 January The Lady In The Van All About Them Fri 8 January Grandma Black Mass Sat 9 January Private Hire The Lady In The Van The Dressmaker Black Mass Sun 10 January Bolshoi Babylon Bande À Part
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Mon 11 January Q-Film: Do I Sound Gay? The Dressmaker Tue 12 January Radiator True Romance Wed 13 January The Dressmaker (SS) The Lesson Grandma Thu 14 January Black Mass Radiator Fri 15 January Star Wars: The Force Awakens Star Wars: The Force Awakens Sat 16 January Private Hire Star Wars: The Force Awakens Met Opera Live: Les Pêcheurs De Perles (LB) Star Wars: The Force Awakens Sun 17 January Private Hire Star Wars: The Force Awakens Le Mépris Mon 18 January Star Wars: The Force Awakens Carol Tue 19 January Private Hire The Forbidden Room Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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Wed 20 January Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PB) Star Wars: The Force Awakens (SS) Star Wars: The Force Awakens Carol Thu 21 January Star Wars: The Force Awakens Star Wars: The Force Awakens Fri 22 January The Danish Girl Joy Sat 23 January The Danish Girl Joy The Danish Girl Sun 24 January Bolshoi Live: The Taming Of The Shrew (LB) Joy Mon 25 January Joy The Danish Girl Tue 26 January The Danish Girl Joy Wed 28 January The Danish Girl Cult Film Club: Donnie Darko Joy Thu 29 January The Danish Girl NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (LB)
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TICKET INFORMATION Adults: £8 Concessions: £7 (students, senior 60+, jobseekers and disabled) Child: £5.50 (14 and under) Peak Screenings (Fri & Sat eve from 6pm): £9, £8 concessions, £6.50 child (14 and under) Live Broadcast screenings (LB): £14.50, £12.50 concessions, £10.50 child. Please note prices may vary. Non-Live Premium screenings (NLP): £12.50, £10.50 concessions, £8.50 child Silver Screen matinees (SS): £5.50 Screenings aimed at audiences aged 50 and above
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PARENT AND BABY SCREENINGS (PB) £7 Exclusive screenings for parents/carers of babies under one. No baby no entry. Tickets for Parent And Baby screenings cannot be booked online; please call 01604 624811 or visit Box Office to book. This month you can enjoy The Lady In The Van on Wed 6 January and Star Wars: The Force Awakens on Wed 20 January. Family Ticket Offer: £11 (one adult and one child) Available for all screenings of The Good Dinosaur. Audio Description is available on many titles - please ask our staff for a headset or induction loop. More information about Accessibility can be found on our website.