“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.
MAY HIGHLIGHTS
BECOME A MEMBER AND ENJOY GREAT SAVINGS!
FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS (PG)
In Stephen Frears’ (Philomena) comic biopic, Meryl Streep stars as the legendary New York socialite who dreams of being an opera singer – despite her terrible singing voice. Hugh Grant plays her manager who tries to protect her from the truth. “FINGER-TINGLING COMEDY… MERYL STREEP SHINES” Daily Telegraph
SON OF SAUL (15)
THE BRAND NEW TESTAMENT (15)
OUR KIND OF TRAITOR (15)
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (U)
In Hungarian with English subtitles Winning the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Feature, this moving drama follows an Auschwitz inmate trying to give a child a proper burial. HHHHH “OUTSTANDING” The Guardian
In this British spy thriller adapted from John le Carré’s novel, Ewan McGregor and Naomie Harris play an ordinary couple who become embroiled in a Russian money launderer’s (Stellan Skarsgård) plans to defect to the UK. @ErrolFlynnFilm ErrolFlynnFilmhouse
In French with English subtitles In this whimsical satire, God’s daughter decides to follow in her older brother’s footsteps by gathering her own apostles, and writing her own testament. HHHH “INSIGHTFUL COMEDY” Time Out
Dementia-Friendly Screening During Dementia Awareness Week, this special screening offers people living with dementia and their carers the chance to enjoy a classic film in a relaxed and supportive environment.
www.errolflynnfilmhouse.com Box Office 01604 624811 info@errolflynnfilmhouse.com Errol Flynn Filmhouse, Derngate, Northampton, NN1 1UD
UNDER THE RADAR VICTORIA (15)
In German with English subtitles This German heist thriller won the Silver Bear award at the Berlin Film Festival. Filmed in one continuous take, the story follows a Spanish woman in Berlin who becomes involved in a robbery. HHHHH “CINEMATIC MAGIC” The Guardian
RAN (12A)
In Japanese with English subtitles A stunning restoration of Akira Kurosawa’s 1985 masterly interpretation of Shakespeare’s King Lear. This beautiful epic won awards including the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film. HHHHH “AN ABSOLUTE TRIUMPH” Empire
JOHNNY GUITAR (PG)
In Nicholas Ray’s 1954 Western, Joan Crawford plays a strong-willed saloon owner who is wrongly suspected of murder and robbery. HHHHH Time Out
GREAT BRITISH COMEDIES THE LADYKILLERS (U) DHEEPAN (15)
In French with English subtitles This drama from acclaimed French director Jacques Audiard (A Prophet) was awarded the prestigious Palme d’Or at Cannes. It follows a Tamil warrior and his surrogate family who flee to France following the Sri Lankan civil war. HHHH “COMPELLING” Daily Telegraph
In this Oscar-nominated 1955 film, Alec Guinness plays the criminal mastermind of a gang of eccentric thieves posing as a string quartet. “THE GREATEST COMEDY CAPER” The Guardian
THE SMALLEST SHOW ON EARTH (U)
CUPCAKES (12)
In Hebrew with English subtitles In this entertaining celebration of Eurovision, a group of friends in Tel Aviv spontaneously record their own song for ‘Universong’, only to have it unexpectedly chosen as the official Israeli entry. In association with Q-Film.
MALADY + Q&A (18)
The University of Northampton’s Cult Film Club presents the regional premiere of the bold and dreamlike debut feature of Northampton filmmaker Jack James, followed by a director Q&A in the Filmhouse.
Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna star as a middle-class couple who inherit a decrepit cinema ‘The Flea-Pit’ and the venue’s ancient employees, including Peter Sellers and Margaret Rutherford.
HAPPIEST DAYS OF YOUR LIFE (U)
In Frank Lauder’s 1950 feature, Margaret Rutherford and Alastair Sim play the heads of rival schools who endure chaos when the schools are accidentally amalgamated into one.
STUDIO GHIBLI RETROSPECTIVE
All titles are in Japanese with English subtitles As the visionary studio goes into hiatus, we present a three-month season of their work from humble beginnings in 1984 to their most recent masterpiece.
IONA (15)
The second feature from Scottish filmmaker Scott Graham (the BAFTA-nominated drama Shell) follows a woman and her teenage son who go to a remote Scottish island to escape after a violent event. With Douglas Henshall and Ruth Negga. “A LYRICAL, REFLECTIVE DRAMA” The Independent
CLASSICS
BLADE RUNNER – THE FINAL CUT (15)
Don’t miss one of the last chances to see Ridley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi thriller on the big screen. HHHHH “A MASTERPIECE OF DYSTOPIAN SCIENCE FICTION ON FILM” Daily Telegraph
NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND (PG) LAPUTA: CASTLE IN THE SKY (PG) MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO (U) GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES (12A) KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE (U)
Visit our website for the complete season of 12 films.
DOCUMENTARY
NEW SEASON
In Spanish with English subtitles Using both archival images and gorgeous new footage, Patricio Guzmán’s award-winning feature explores Chile’s troubled history.
In Disney’s acclaimed animation, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together. HHHH “VERY FUNNY” Empire
THE PEARL BUTTON (12A)
ZOOTROPOLIS (PG)
BOULEVARD (15)
In his last onscreen role, Robin Williams plays a man in his sixties who finally decides to be true to himself after forming a friendship with a young hustler. With Kathy Baker and Bob Odenkirk.
MIDNIGHT SPECIAL (12A) THE LAST MAN ON THE MOON (PG)
Apollo astronaut Eugene Cernan shares his epic but deeply personal story, forty years after he stepped off the moon in 1972. The film combines rare archive material, compelling visual effects and unprecedented access to present an iconic historical character on the big screen.
EVENT CINEMA
MET OPERA LIVE: ELEKTRA
Richard Strauss’ opera follows the late King Agamemnon’s daughter as she seeks revenge and justice for his murder.
Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton, and Kirsten Dunst star in Jeff Nichols’ drama about a father and son who go on the run upon discovering that the boy possesses mysterious powers. HHHH “A TREMENDOUS FILM” The Observer
DESPITE THE FALLING SNOW (12A)
When, in Cold War Moscow, a female spy (Rebecca Ferguson) takes on her biggest assignment stealing secrets from a rising government star, the last thing she expects is to fall in love with him.
DEMOLITION (15)
As an investment banker (Jake Gyllenhaal) struggles after losing his wife, his letters to a vending machine company catch the attention of a customer service rep (Naomi Watts).
EYE IN THE SKY (15)
In this war thriller, Helen Mirren plays the commander of a drone operation whose mission escalates when a young girl enters the kill zone. Also starring Alan Rickman in his final role. HHHH “A TIGHT THRILLER” Empire
ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER MIXED PROGRAMME (U) Your chance to witness an iconic masterpiece of American dance, Alvin Ailey’s Revelations. This soulful tour-de-force draws on African-American spirituals, song-sermons and holy blues. Recorded at the David H. Koch Theater, New York in 2015.
MILES AHEAD (15)
Don Cheadle directs and stars in this exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis, also starring Emayatzy Corinealdi and Ewan McGregor.
NT LIVE (ENCORE): A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE (12A)
The stunning 2014 Olivier Award-winning production of Arthur Miller’s tragic masterpiece from the Young Vic, following its smash-hit original broadcast.
THE JUNGLE BOOK (PG)
This ‘exhibition on screen’ takes us on a fascinating journey down the years, showing us how Monet’s example led other artists to be inspired by their gardens.
SECOND CHANCE
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: PAINTING THE MODERN GARDEN: MONET TO MATISSE (U)
EUROVISION 2016 (18)
Our annual Eurovision Song Contest celebration. Put on your fancy dress and join us for an evening of fun and euro-snacks, as we screen the final live from Stockholm.
Rudyard Kipling’s beloved story returns to the big screen. Featuring the voices of Bill Murray, Idris Elba and Scarlett Johannsson. HHHH “BEAUTIFUL CGI UPDATE” Daily Telegraph Further chances to see recent audience favourites.
HIGH-RISE (15) EDDIE THE EAGLE (PG) BRIDGE OF SPIES (12A) DAD’S ARMY (PG) HAIL, CAESAR! (12A)
FILM SCHEDULE Fri 29 April Victoria High-Rise Sat 30 April Private Hire Zootropolis 2D Met Opera Live: Elektra (LB) Blade Runner: The Final Cut Sun 1 May Private Hire Ran Eddie The Eagle Mon 2 May Zootropolis 2D The Last Man On The Moon Boulevard Tue 3 May Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind Eddie The Eagle Wed 4 May Boulevard (SS) The Pearl Button Bridge Of Spies Thu 5 May Dad’s Army Victoria Fri 6 May Dheepan Midnight Special Sat 7 May Hail, Caesar! Midnight Special Hail, Caesar! Sun 8 May The Smallest Show On Earth Despite The Falling Snow Mon 9 May Q-Film: Cupcakes Dheepan Tue 10 May Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (NLP) Midnight Special
6.15pm 9.15pm 10am 2.30pm 5.55pm 9pm 10am 2pm 5.30pm 2.30pm 5.30pm 8pm 6.15pm 9pm 2.30pm 6.15pm 8.30pm 6pm 8.30pm 6.15pm 9pm 2.15pm 6pm 8.30pm 2pm 4.15pm 6.15pm 8.30pm 6.15pm 8.45pm
Wed 11 May Midnight Special (PB) Despite The Falling Snow (SS) Laputa: Castle In The Sky Midnight Special Thu 12 May NT Live (Encore); A View From The Bridge (NLP) Fri 13 May Florence Foster Jenkins Florence Foster Jenkins Sat 14 May Florence Foster Jenkins Florence Foster Jenkins Eurovision 2016 Sun 15 May The Ladykillers Florence Foster Jenkins Mon 16 May Florence Foster Jenkins Florence Foster Jenkins Tue 17 May Singin' In The Rain (Dementia Friendly) My Neighbour Totoro Florence Foster Jenkins Wed 18 May Florence Foster Jenkins (PB) Florence Foster Jenkins (SS) Florence Foster Jenkins Florence Foster Jenkins Thu 19 May Private Hire Florence Foster Jenkins Fri 20 May Eye In The Sky Demolition Sat 21 May Eye In The Sky Demolition Eye In The Sky
11.30am 2.30pm 6.15pm 8.45pm 7pm 6.15pm 8.45pm 11.30am 2.15pm 7pm 2pm 4.30pm 5pm 6.15pm 8.45pm 2.30pm 6.15pm 8.30pm 11.30am 2.30pm 6.15pm 8.45pm 6.30pm 9.15pm 6.15pm 8.45pm 2.30pm 6pm 8.30pm
Sun 22 May The Happiest Days Of Your Life Eye In The Sky Mon 23 May Grave Of The Fireflies Son Of Saul Tue 24 May Exhibition On Screen: Monet (NLP) Demolition Wed 25 May Eye In The Sky (SS) Cult Film Club: Malady + Q&A Demolition Thu 26 May Son Of Saul Eye In The Sky Fri 27 May Our Kind Of Traitor The Brand New Testament Sat 28 May Our Kind Of Traitor Our Kind Of Traitor Miles Ahead Sun 29 May Johnny Guitar Our Kind Of Traitor Mon 30 May The Jungle Book The Brand New Testament Our Kind Of Traitor Tue 31 May The Jungle Book Miles Ahead Our Kind Of Traitor Wed 1 June Our Kind Of Traitor (PB) Our Kind Of Traitor (SS) Kiki's Delivery Service Our Kind Of Traitor Thu 2 June The Jungle Book Our Kind Of Traitor Iona
2pm 4.15pm 6.15pm 8.30pm 6.15pm 8.45pm 2.30pm 6.15pm 9pm 6.15pm 8.45pm 6.15pm 8.45pm 2.30pm 6pm 8.30pm 2pm 4.30pm 2.30pm 5.30pm 8.15pm 2.30pm 6.15pm 8.45pm 11.30am 2.30pm 6.15pm 8.45pm 2.30pm 6.15pm 8.45pm
Visit www.errolflynnfilmhouse.com for details of exciting live broadcast events coming soon.
TICKET INFORMATION
Adults: £8.50 Concessions: £7.50 (students, senior 60+, jobseekers and disabled) Child: £6 (14 and under) Peak Screenings (Fri & Sat eve from 6pm): £9.50, £8.50 concessions, £7 child (14 and under) Live Broadcast screenings (LB): £15, £13 concessions, £11 child. Please note prices may vary. Non-Live Premium screenings (NLP): £13, £11 concessions, £9 child Silver Screen matinees (SS): £6 Screenings aimed at audiences aged 50 and above Family Ticket Offer: £11 (one adult and one child) Available on screenings of Zootropolis and The Jungle Book Eurovision: £13 includes a drink and snacks
Parent And Baby screenings (PB): £7.50 Exclusive screenings for parents/carers of babies under one. 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 Midnight Special on Wed 11 May at 11.30am, Florence Foster Jenkins on Wed 18 May at 11.30am and Our Kind Of Traitor on Wed 1 June at 11.30am 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. Studio Ghibli Retrospective – Season Ticket Book for all 12 films for the discounted price of £90 (£78 conc.). See our website for full dates and times. All films are in Japanese with English subtitles. Dementia-Friendly Screening We are pleased to offer our first Dementia Friendly screening with Singin’ In The Rain on Tue 17 May at 2.30pm. See website for further details.