Errol Flynn Filmhouse January 2015

“IT TRULY IS A STUNNING LITTLE GEM IN THE HEART OF NORTHAMPTON” The Guardian Our 88-seat cinema promises the discerning movie‑goer an unrivalled experience, hosting the very best in world, independent, British and mainstream films.

JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS

PARTICIPATING IN ORANGE WEDNESDAYS

BIRDMAN (15)

This black comedy follows a washed-up actor (Michael Keaton) famed for playing a superhero and now struggling to mount a Broadway play in an attempt to recover his family, his career and himself. Nominated for seven Golden Globes. HHHHH “GRAND, SPECTACULAR, STAR-POWERED CINEMA” Daily Telegraph

WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS (15)

GUYS AND DOLLS (U)

THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING (12A)

THE LAST OF THE UNJUST

Jermaine Clement (Flight Of The Conchords) directs and stars in this horror mockumentary following four vampire flatmates tackling the challenges of modern life, from technology to household chores.

HHHHH “BEST COMEDY OF THE YEAR” Guardian

This romantic biopic tells the extraordinary story of Stephen Hawking and his wife Jane, adapted from her memoir. Nominated for four Golden Globes.

HHHH “HAWKING’S STORY PACKS POWERFUL PUNCH” The Guardian

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Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra star in this colourful musical about a gambler trying to win the affections of Jean Simmons.

HHHHH “THRILLING AND THOROUGHLY ENTERTAINING” Empire

With English subtitles We mark Holocaust Memorial Day with this study of a ‘model’ camp used by the Nazis to disguise the nature of the Holocaust. Introduced by Dr Larissa Allwork from The University of Northampton.

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UNDER THE RADAR

EVENT CINEMA

BAFTA-winning director Michael B. Clifford interweaves myriad strands in an engagingly presented history of pedalling machines, from their Victorian origins to today. The screening includes a Q&A with the director.

This beautifully filmed new documentary seeks to investigate the many unanswered questions behind Vermeer’s extraordinary piece, and explores other masterpieces housed in the Mauritshuis Museum.

BICYCLE (PG)

EASTERN BOYS (15)

In French with English subtitles Robin Campilo (Channel 4’s The Returned) creates his own unique take on Parisian immigration.

A middle-aged businessman invites a young immigrant into his life without realising he is about to fall into a trap. In association with Q-Film.

HHHH “DELICATE, AMBITIOUS AND GRIPPING” The Guardian

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING

MET OPERA LIVE: THE MERRY WIDOW

The great Renée Fleming stars as the femme fatale who captivates all of Paris in Lehár’s enchanting operetta, seen in a new staging by Broadway virtuoso director and choreographer Susan Stroman (The Producers). This new production from The Metropolitan Opera is broadcast live from New York.

BOLSHOI BALLET: SWAN LAKE CHARLIE’S COUNTRY (15)

Veteran actor David Gulpilil won Best Actor in the Un Certain Regard category at the Cannes Film Festival 2014 for his standout performance as an ageing indigenous Australian. Fed up with government intervention in his remote community, Charlie heads off to live in the wild.

HHHH The Guardian

The Bolshoi Ballet’s production of the tragic love story, danced to Tchaikovsky’s famous, lyrical score.

Broadcast live from Moscow.

HHHH “IMMENSELY REWARDING” Daily Telegraph

NT LIVE: TREASURE ISLAND

SECOND CHANCE GONE GIRL (18)

Another chance to see Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike in David Fincher’s twisting thriller.

HHHHH “TAUNTS, TICKLES AND, ULTIMATELY, TERRIFIES” Little White Lies

THE IMITATION GAME (12A)

Benedict Cumberbatch stars as English mathematician and logician Alan Turing.

Nominated for five Golden Globes.

HHHHH “THE BEST BRITISH FILM OF THE YEAR” The Independent

Robert Louis Stevenson‘s story of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life in a thrilling new stage adaptation, broadcast live from the National Theatre in London.

MET OPERA LIVE: LES CONTES D’HOFFMAN

The Met Opera’s kaleidoscopic production of Offenbach’s operatic masterpiece following the exploits of a tortured poet. Broadcast live from New York.

NEW SEASON

THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR 3D (U) Taking place after the events of Madagascar 3, this spin-off sees four penguins attempting to thwart the plans of a wicked scientist. With the voices of Benedict Cumberbatch and John Malkovitch.

ST VINCENT (12A)

In this comic drama, a young boy whose parents have just divorced finds an unlikely friend in the misanthropic war veteran (Bill Murray) who lives next door. With Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts and Chris O’Dowd.

“BILL MURRAY GIVES A WONDERFULLY BAD‑TEMPERED PERFORMANCE” The Independent

THE HOMESMAN (15)

INTO THE WOODS (PG)

Based on Stephen Sondheim’s acclaimed stage musical, Disney’s fantasy brings together the heroes of many fairytales, as a childless couple seek to end a curse brought upon them by a witch (Meryl Streep). With Johnny Depp and Emily Blunt.

Nominated for three Golden Globes.

AKIRA (15)

In Japanese with English subtitles The University of Northampton’s Cult Film Club present Katsuhiro Otomo’s cyberpunk classic; a landmark of Japanese animation. In a future Tokyo a teenager is exposed to a mysterious energy source, developing telekinetic powers that may destroy the world.

HHHHH “BOLD AND BRILLIANT” The Guardian

Tommy Lee Jones directs and stars as a drifter who helps Hilary Swank transport three troubled women across the harsh Nebraska Territories of the 1850s.

With John Lithgow and Meryl Streep.

HHHH “SUPERBLY WATCHABLE FRONTIER WESTERN” The Guardian

THIRD PERSON (15)

Award-winning screenwriter Paul Haggis (Crash, Million Dollar Baby) returns with this romantic drama telling three seemingly unconnected stories about three different couples in three different cities.

With Liam Neeson, Mila Kunis, James Franco and Olivia Wilde.

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART I (12A)

TESTAMENT OF YOUTH (12A)

Based on Vera Brittain’s bestselling memoir, the film follows a spirited young lady (Alicia Vikander) as she comes of age during the First World War. With Kit Harington, Dominic West and Emily Watson.

HHHH “HEARTFELT AND STIRRING” The Times

Having twice-survived the brutal ‘Hunger Games’, Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) must now fight to save her co-victor Peeta, and reluctantly become a symbol of mass rebellion against the Capitol.

HHHH “DARKER, DEEPER AND BRAVER” The Times

FOXCATCHER (15)

GET ON UP (12A)

The life of James Brown is magnificently evoked in this biopic from director Tate Taylor (The Help), charting his rise from impoverished childhood to global soul legend. Chadwick Boseman gives an extraordinary performance as the ‘Godfather Of Soul’, with Dan Ackroyd as his ruthless manager.

HHHH “STYLISH AND ENGROSSING” Empire

Steve Carell, Mark Ruffalo and Channing Tatum give superb performances in Bennett Miller’s gripping psychological drama, based on the tragic real-life story of an Olympic wrestling champion and his mentor, as their lives descend into obsession and murder. Nominated for three Golden Globes.

HHHHH The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, New York Times

FILM SCHEDULE Fri 2 January The Penguins Of Madagascar 3D St Vincent The Homesman Sat 3 January The Penguins Of Madagascar 3D The Homesman St Vincent Sun 4 January The Penguins Of Madagascar 3D St Vincent Mon 5 January The Penguins Of Madagascar 3D St Vincent Gone Girl Tue 6 January Third Person St Vincent Wed 7 January St Vincent (PB) The Homesman (SS) The Homesman Third Person Thu 8 January St Vincent Gone Girl Fri 9 January The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I What We Do In The Shadows Sat 10 January The Imitation Game The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I Get On Up Sun 11 January Bicycle + Q&A Guys And Dolls Mon 12 January Q-Film: Eastern Boys The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I

12pm 2.30pm 6.15pm 12pm 2.30pm 6.15pm 2pm 4.30pm 2.30pm 6.15pm 8.45pm 6.15pm 9.15pm 11am 2.30pm 6.15pm 9pm 6.15pm 8.45pm 6.15pm 8.45pm 3.15pm 6pm 8.30pm 2pm 4.30pm 6.15pm 9pm

Tue 13 January Exhibition On Screen: Girl With A Pearl Earring (NLP) The Imitation Game Wed 14 January Charlie's Country (SS) What We Do In The Shadows The Imitation Game Thu 15 January The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I Charlie's Country Fri 16 January The Theory Of Everything The Theory Of Everything Sat 17 January The Theory Of Everything The Theory Of Everything Met Opera Live: The Merry Widow (LB) Sun 18 January The Theory Of Everything The Theory Of Everything Mon 19 January The Theory Of Everything The Theory Of Everything Tue 20 January The Theory Of Everything The Theory Of Everything Wed 21 January The Theory Of Everything (PB) The Theory Of Everything (SS) The Theory Of Everything The Theory Of Everything Thu 22 January The Theory Of Everything NT Live: Treasure Island Fri 23 January Birdman Into The Woods

6.15pm 8.15pm 2.30pm 6.15pm 8.15pm 6.15pm 8.45pm 6.15pm 9pm 11.30am 2.15pm 5.55pm 2pm 5pm 6.15pm 9pm 6.15pm 9pm 11am 2.30pm 6.15pm 9pm 2.30pm 7pm 6.15pm 8.45pm

Sat 24 January The Last Of The Unjust Birdman Into The Woods Sun 25 January Bolshoi Live: Swan Lake (LB) Into The Woods Birdman Mon 26 January Into The Woods Birdman Tue 27 January Into The Woods Birdman Wed 28 January Into The Woods (SS) Cult Film Club: Akira Birdman Thu 29 January Birdman Into The Woods Fri 30 January Testament Of Youth Foxcatcher Sat 31 January Testament Of Youth Foxcatcher Met Opera Live: Les Contes D'Hoffman (LB) Sun 1 February Testament Of Youth Foxcatcher Mon 2 February Foxcatcher Testament Of Youth Tue 3 February Testament Of Youth Foxcatcher Wed 4 February Foxcatcher (PB) Testament Of Youth (SS) Foxcatcher Testament Of Youth Thu 5 February Testament Of Youth Foxcatcher

1.30pm 6.15pm 8.45pm 3pm 6.15pm 8.45pm 6.15pm 8.45pm 6.15pm 8.45pm 2.30pm 6.15pm 9pm 6.15pm 8.45pm 6.15pm 9pm 11.30am 2.15pm 5.55pm 2pm 5pm 6.15pm 9pm 6.15pm 9pm 11am 2.30pm 6.15pm 9pm 6.15pm 9pm

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ERROL FLYNN FILMHOUSE MEMBERSHIP

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TICKET INFORMATION Adults: £7.50 Concessions: £6.50 (students, senior 60+, jobseekers and disabled) Child: £5 (14 and under) Peak Screenings (Fri & Sat eve from 6pm): £8.50, £7.50 concessions, £6 child (14 and under) Live Broadcast screenings (LB): £14, £12 concessions, £10 child. Please note prices may vary.

Non-Live Premium screenings (NLP): £12, £10 concessions, £8 child

FAMILY TICKET OFFER £10 (one adult and one child) available for The Penguins Of Madagascar 3D ORANGE WEDNESDAYS Orange mobile users can text FILM to 241 and get a code to buy two tickets for the price of one. Not available on Live Broadcast or Premium Screenings.

PARENT AND BABY SCREENINGS (PB) £6.50 (Baby aged under one goes free, and noise is no concern) Tickets for Parent And Baby screenings cannot be booked online; please call 01604 624811 or visit Box Office to book.

SILVER SCREEN (SS) matinees £5 Screenings aimed at audiences aged 50 and above.