NOVEMBER & DECEMBER Screenings
The full cinema experience at Royston Town Hall, Melbourn Street, Royston, SG8 7DA
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Everest
Inspired by events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain, Everest documents the story of two different expeditions as they battle the fiercest snowstorm ever witnessed by mankind. Book online at www.roystonpicturepalace.org.uk
Frozen Sing-a-long (U)
CHILDREN’S SATURDAY MATINEE
Saturday 7th November at 3.30pm Dir: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee | USA| 2013 | 102 Mins Cast | Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel Royston Picture palace is hosting this unique event showcasing one of Disney’s most popular films. When the newly crowned Queen Elsa (Idina Menzel) accidently uses her power to curse her kingdom into an infinite winter her sister Anna (Kristen Bell), with the help of mountain man Kristoff, his trusty reindeer and the ever hopeful Olaf the snowman, they must find a way to change the weather condition back to normal. Do not miss this Sing – a – long event that will have everyone out of their seat, singing and dancing!
Irrational Man
(12A)
Saturday 7th November at 7.30pm Dir: Woody Allen | USA| 2015 | 95 mins Cast | Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone Woody Allen (Magic in the Moonlight) returns in this off the wall drama which stars Joaquin Phoenix (Her) as Abe, a burnt out professor who teaches lessons from life and not text books. As he starts a new job at a small college he becomes involved with a teacher as well as a precocious student but it takes a dramatic, existential act to turn his life around and see the world in a more positive prospective. As with any Woody Allen film this drama is full of mystery and the wonders of life.
Everest (15)
Friday 13th November at 7.30pm Saturday 14th November at 7.30pm Dir: Baltasar Kormakur | USA | 2015| 121 mins Cast | Jake Gyllenhaal, Josh Brolin Inspired by events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain, Everest documents the story of two different expeditions as they battle the fiercest snowstorm ever witnessed by mankind. The climbers must face impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a struggle for survival. With stunning visual effects this film you leave you breathless as you will not be able to take your eyes off the screen. No cinema – Friday 6th November, Friday 25th December, Saturday 26th December and Friday 1st January 2016
A Walk in the Woods (12A)
Friday 20th November at 7.30pm Saturday 21st November at 7.30pm Dir: Ken Kwapis | USA| 2015 | 104 mins Cast | Robert Redford, Emma Thompson, Nick Nolte Redford, Nolte and Thompson star in director Ken Kwapis’ delightfully funny adaptation of Bill Bryson’s internationally bestselling Appalachian trail diary, A Walk in the Woods. After spending two decades in England, Bryson (Redford) returns to the States, where he decides to reconnect with his American roots by hiking the notoriously tough Appalachian Trail. When his wife (Thompson) demands he not travel alone, he ends up inviting his friend Stephen Katz (Nolte) who turns up, wheezing, overweight and mildly infirm, to join in a trip involving high altitudes, inclement weather, hardy terrain and... bears.
The Martian (12A)
Friday 27th November at 7.30pm Saturday 28th November at 7.30pm Dir: Ridley Scott | USA | 2015 | 130 mins Cast | Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain Matt Damon (The Bourne Trilogy) returns in the Science Fiction epic ‘The Martian’. Directed by Ridley Scott (Prometheus), it tells the story of Mark Watney (Damon) as he becomes stranded when a manned mission to Mars goes awry and he is left alone on the hostile planet. He must use his wit and ingenuity to survive on meagre supplies and to try and contact Earth to let them know he is still alive. With stunning scenery you will live and breathe the adventure with Mark Watney.
Macbeth (15)
Friday 4th December at 7.30pm Saturday 5th December at 7.30pm Dir: Justin Kurzel | UK/Fra/USA| 2015| 113 mins Cast | Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Elizabeth Debicki Macbeth, a Thane of Scotland, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself. Justin Kurzel’s drama is a stunning and well-crafted epic, featuring some unforgettable performances in a film adaptation that even the great playwright himself would be proud of.
Minions (U)
Saturday 5th December at 3.30pm Dir: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin | USA | 2015| 91 mins Cast | Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton
CHILDREN’S SATURDAY MATINEE
The hilarious little helpers finally get their own movie in this eagerly anticipated spin-off adventure. Since the dawn of time, the Minions have served a variety of masters. Unfortunately, due to their bumbling nature, the Minions have inadvertently bumped off each and every one of them! Fast-forward to the 1960s and the Minions are looking for a new master to serve. Their quest brings them to New York, where they discover the world’s first female supervillain, Scarlett Overkill (voiced by Sandra Bullock).
Brooklyn (12A)
Sunday 6th December at 5pm Dir: John Crowley | Eire/UK/Canada| 2015| 83 mins Cast | Saoirse Ronan, Domhnall Gleeson, Michael Zegen From Nick Hornby’s screenplay, Brooklyn tells the profoundly moving story of Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan), a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother’s home for the shores of New York City. The initial shackles of homesickness quickly diminish as a fresh romance sweeps Eilis into the intoxicating charm of love. But soon, her new vivacity is disrupted by her past, and Eilis must choose between two countries.
Spectre (12A)
Friday 11th December at 7.30pm Saturday 12th December at 7.30pm Friday 18th December at 7.30pm Saturday 19th December at 7.30pm Saturday 2nd January 2016 at 7.30pm Dir: Sam Mendes | USA/UK| 2015| 150 mins Cast | Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes
Last seen in Skyfall, he is back, his name is Bond, James Bond, and there is nothing secret agent about him appearing on the big screen at Royston Picture Palace. Gadgets and Gizmos are in plentiful supply in Sam Mendes latest working of the Ian Fleming books.
Word from the Royston Picture Palace
Hi all, we have an outstanding array of films for you in November, kicking off with everyone’s favourite Disney Classic, Frozen Singa-long. Feel free to come in fancy dress, and adults don’t be afraid to belt out the numbers we know you all secretly know! Next up we have Woody Allen at his very best in what turns out to be his 50th film, once again he gets the balance of interesting story, drama and wit spot on with Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone starring in Irrational Man. The stunning visual masterpiece that is the epic Everest is up next, with Jason Clarke leading a stellar cast in this must see movie. Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods is brought to the big screen with Hollywood legends Robert Redford and Nick Nolte enjoying a bromance as they trek across the American Wilderness. And perhaps saving the best for last, the incredible The Martian starring Matt Damon and a hatful of movie-screen a-listers wraps up an amazing November here at the Royston Picture Palace. We continue into December with a heavyweight array of films, Michael Fassbender staggering in Justin Kurzel’s adaption of Shakespeare’s Macbeth kicking the month off, with those loveable Minions back for another showing in the Children’s Saturday Matinees. The beautiful Brooklyn starring the ever impressive Saoirse Ronan is our Sunday offering before the biggy, Bond is back in Sam Mendes latest working on the Ian Fleming books, with Daniel Craig again the lead as 007 in Spectre. You won’t want to miss any of these top films, so get online, visit the Library or Box Office to get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Make The Picture Palace your cinema of choice and continue to support your local community cinema.
Coming up in January ... Paddington, Suffragette, Carol, Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2 and Bridge of Spies
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