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Togashi is a track star who is born to run. As a kid, he is naturally gifted and wins every 100-meter race without effort. But in sixth grade, he meets Komiya, a transfer student who is full of determination but lacks technique. In teaching him, Togashi gives Komiya a new purpose: to win no matter what. Years pass by, and Togashi and Komiya meet again as rivals on the track and reveal their true selves.
When Santa gets ill, Christmas is cancelled in Adventure Bay. Mayor Humdinger goes to the North Pole to take all the gifts for himself. Rubble and the rest of the PAW Patrol will have to make a sacrifice to stop Mayor Humdinger from ruining Christmas!
In the run-up to the 1972 elections, Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward covers what seems to be a minor break-in at the Democratic Party National headquarters. He is surprised to find top lawyers already on the defense case, and the discovery of names and addresses of Republican fund organizers on the accused further arouses his suspicions. The editor of the Post is prepared to run with the story and assigns Woodward and Carl Bernstein to it. They find the trail leading higher and higher in the Republican Party, and eventually into the White House itself.
In a frozen town unwilling to stagnate, a middle-aged man meets true love and decides to come out of the closet. A lesbian couple decides to look for a gay man to marry and have a child. Behind their fiery love stories is an absurd drama of identity politics. The ghost of communism often wanders around the lonely souls.
Jessi moves to Folkestone's white cliffs, a Brexit-voting small town, where refugees cross from France daily, and tensions rise between 'woke' progressives and a more conservative set nostalgic for Empire and English influence. The town, built for defence, ripples with ghosts of soldiers and now, fleeing asylum seekers, evoking shame and fear in residents. Psychological borders deepen, hindering a multicultural future. But Jessi's film is turned on its head as she meets 6 characters embodying hope for a community of messy inclusivity and English identity, traversing racial, political, and class borders, urging liberal audiences and societies to introspect. Through moments of emotion, humour, and the everyday, the film delves into their lives, echoed by locals’ thoughts and dreams as the Coronation comes, wars begin, and Governments change, tracing British identity amidst social and political chaos.
Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.
Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.
Chester Film Society is committed to showing the best of recent films from World Cinema, showcasing films that may have been missed or not shown at the cinema at all. In conjunction with Picturehouse, Chester Film Society’s Film Programing Group has put together a diverse programme that showcases the very best of cinema from around the globe. Film Society membership is only £10 for the whole season and members can then buy tickets for each film for just £5. As always, non-members are still welcome with tickets at the full standard Picturehouse price. A government scheme sees newly widowed Santosh inherit her husband’s job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India. When a low-caste girl is found raped and murdered, she is pulled into the investigation under the wing of charismatic feminist inspector Sharma.
From visionary British director Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham, Blinded By The Light), CHRISTMAS KARMA sees ones of history’s greatest novels - Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol transformed into a joyous, colourful, feel-good Christmas musical that celebrates modern-day London and all of its communities and cultures. Starring Kunal Nayyar, Eva Longoria, Billy Porter, Boy George, Danny Dyer, Leo Suter, Pixie Lott, Charithra Chandran and Hugh Bonneville. Featuring music from Gary Barlow, Nitin Sawhney, Shaznay Lewis, Ben Cullum, Panjabi MC, Jassi Sidhu and Malkit Singh the film features an eclectic soundtrack influenced by gospel, bhangra, carols, rap and classic pop songs. You will not be able to sit still! Told from Chadha’s unique point of view and in her own distinctive style, the film resonates with Dickens’ masterful statement on the human condition, exploring themes of prejudice, acceptance, reconciliation, identity and belonging. Inspired by Frank Capra’s timeless ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’, CHRISTMAS KARMA is a festive British classic for our times, and for generations to come, that promotes a strong message to be kind, choose love and celebrate the present.
Ko (Chow) is an undercover cop on one last job, assigned to infiltrate a gang of jewel thieves committing armed robberies across Hong Kong. When another police officer is killed in the line of duty during one of the gang's heists, Ko finds himself caught in the crossfire between the police force desperate to catch the culprits at any cost, and the trigger-happy thieves who begin to smell a rat in their midst. As the bullets fly and the body count rises, Ko's only hope for survival might be his burgeoning friendship with weary gang member Fu (Danny Lee)...
In the run-up to the 1972 elections, Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward covers what seems to be a minor break-in at the Democratic Party National headquarters. He is surprised to find top lawyers already on the defense case, and the discovery of names and addresses of Republican fund organizers on the accused further arouses his suspicions. The editor of the Post is prepared to run with the story and assigns Woodward and Carl Bernstein to it. They find the trail leading higher and higher in the Republican Party, and eventually into the White House itself.
Derek Nash (Jools Holland Saxman) leads this swinging and bluesy trio featuring organist Jim Watson and George Double on drums. Mixing up Blue Note delights, Jimmy Smith stylings and a few compositions from Derek’s Quartet and Sax Appeal repertoire, the outfit is becoming a firm favourite on the British Jazz scene. Derek has been with Jools since 2004 and has featured on every Hootenanny TV show since then, performing with Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse, Booker T and many more. Apart from leading the award-winning Sax Appeal he’s also a member of the Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion for over ten years. Organist Jim Watson has worked with Kurt Elling, Sting, Incognito, Manu Katche and the BBC Radio Big Band. He is often seen on TV in the Strictly Come Dancing band and is a regular in Guy Barker’s band, appearing on BBC4 at The Proms and elsewhere Drummer George Double has worked with Dame Shirley Bassey, Grammy award-winner Jack Jones, Marc Almond, Mica Paris, Ruthie Henshall and Kym Mazelle. His Introducing Drum Kit books have sold over 30,000 copies worldwide.
Released in the summer of 1987, Dirty Dancing went on to become the third biggest film of the year, turning stars Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey into global stars and the film’s soundtrack into a seminal record of the time. Set over a summer at an upscale summer resort, the film follows Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman (Grey) as she discovers the hidden side of the resort where class differences keep the guests and staff separate. Drawn to the exciting side of the staff’s nightlife, she soon falls for dance instructor Johnny Castle (Swayze). As the pair navigate their cultural differences, Castle finds himself drawn to Baby and a romance begins to blossom during their dance sessions. Often dismissed as being a fluffier film than it actually is, Dirty Dancing holds up not just because of its soundtrack and romance but because of its empathetic and honest look at class and youth in the early 1960s. But there’s a reason Baby and Johnny remain one of cinema’s most iconic couples and there’s no better way to experience the film than at the cinema where The Lift is as big, and the soundtrack is as loud as both can be.
A romantic anniversary trip to a secluded cabin turns sinister when a dark presence reveals itself, forcing a couple to confront the property's haunting past.
In the immediate aftermath of the Second World War, as the world grapples with the unveiled horrors of the Holocaust, U.S. Army psychiatrist Lt. Col. Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) is assigned the extraordinary task of assessing the mental state of Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe), the notorious former Reichsmarschall and Hitler’s second in command, along with other high ranking Nazi officials. As the Allies – led by the unyielding chief U.S. prosecutor, Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson (Michael Shannon) alongside Sgt. Howie Triest (Leo Woodall), David Maxwell-Fyfe (Richard E. Grant), Gustave Gilbert (Colin Hanks), Col. John Amen (Mark O’Brien) and Burton C. Andrus (John Slattery) – navigate the monumental task of creating an unprecedented international tribunal to ensure the Nazi regime answers for its atrocities, Kelley gets to know his ‘patients’. But he soon finds himself locked in a psychological duel with Göring, whose charisma and cunning reveal a sobering truth: that ordinary men can commit extraordinary evil.
Leaving the world of J-pop behind her, Mima Kirigoe begins life as an actress on a crime drama show called Double Blind. When offered a lead role in the show as a rape victim, Mima accepts the role despite reservations from her manager. However, the backlash from fans over her career change and a strange website called 'Mima's Room' written by a fake Mima begin to worry her. When a stalker appears and people involved in Double Blind begin turning up dead and all the evidence pointing to her, Mima is thrown into a state of confusion, madness and paranoia.
In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favourite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters but a nation addicted to watching him fall.
Join us after the screening for a Q&A with Josh Appignanesi. COLOSSAL WRECK takes us on an odyssey inside the COP28 climate conference in Dubai. Are these enormous get-togethers all about false promises that hinder change? Or are they the only hope we've got for world-saving unity? With his innocuous selfie-stick, filmmaker Josh Appignanesi moves unnoticed through Dubai's seductive slickness to reveal the talks, meetings and elite backroom parties behind the strange mixture of global cry for help and political posturing that is a COP. Lost in translation, he comes face to face with the irony of an oil baron hosting this last-chance climate saloon in a techno-utopian leisure city -- that, er, happens to be built in a burning desert. But then the business-as-usual is ruptured by a searing encounter with indigenous voices from the frontline of climate injustice…
“Come See Me in the Good Light” is a poignant and unexpectedly funny love story about poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley facing an incurable cancer diagnosis with joy, wit and an unshakable partnership. Through laughter and unwavering love, they transform pain into purpose, and mortality into a moving celebration of resilience.
In a forgotten patch of countryside, a woman is battling her demons: embracing exclusion yet wanting to belong, craving freedom whilst feeling trapped, yearning for family life but wanting to burn the entire house down. Given surprising leeway by her family for her increasingly erratic behavior, she nevertheless feels ever more stifled and repressed. Motherhood, womanhood, the banality of love, the terrors of desire, the brutality of another person carrying your heart forever.
We are happy for you to bring your dog along to this special dog-friendly screening (you're welcome without a dog too). Before the screening there are a few things to consider: If you attend this screening with a dog, you'll be issued with a fleece blanket to cover the seat used by the dog or to use as a rug if the dog sits on the floor. During the screenings, we will provide bowls of water around the screen. We will leave lighting levels a little higher than usual during the screening and lower the volume of the soundtrack. Please be aware that we reduce capacity when offering ‘dog-friendly’ screenings, so there may be fewer tickets than usual. We limit dogs to: one dog to one adult. For further information, see dog-friendly screening policy in our cinema. 1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The Choral’s ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks. They must also engage a new chorus master, and despite their suspicions that he has something to hide, their best bet seems to be Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) – driven, uncompromising, and recently returned from a career in Germany. As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together. Directed by BAFTA, Olivier and Tony Award winner NICHOLAS HYTNER (The Crucible) and written by BAFTA, Olivier and Tony Award winner ALAN BENNETT, The Choral marks their fourth writer-director collaboration following the acclaimed films The Madness of King George, The History Boys, and The Lady in The Van.
An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loop-hole and reenter Heaven.
Seeing the lack of care that her elderly neighbor Elsie is receiving from so called professionals, Colleen takes it upon herself to care for her. However, Colleen's intentions may not be what they seem.
Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious death, this beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before. Multi-award-winning film makers Phil Grabsky and David Bickerstaff delve into the hidden narratives of Caravaggio’s life, piecing together clues embedded within his incredible art. The intriguing self- depictions within his works – sometimes disguised, sometimes in plain sight – offer a rare window into his psyche and personal struggles. Caravaggio’s masterpieces are some of art’s most instantly recognisable. No one else uses his signature blend of dramatic light, intense naturalism and bold, striking figures. His incredible paintings have captivated audiences for centuries. But there lies a deeper mystery – one that still beckons us to explore. What do these masterpieces reveal about the man behind the brush? Join us as we explore the many clues that help us to finally understand the life – and death – of this remarkable man.
In post-revolution Tunisia, Aïcha’s world teeters between duty and desire. Torn by tradition and the longing for self-determination, she must navigate love, loss, and the quiet strength of defiance. Aïcha is a luminous portrait of womanhood in transformation, where freedom comes at the cost of belonging.
Aisha is a 26-year-old Sudanese caregiver living in a neighbourhood in the heart of Cairo where she witnesses the tension between her fellow African migrants and local gangs.Stuck between an undefined relationship with a young Egyptian cook, a gangster that blackmails her into an unethical deal in exchange for safety, and a new house she’s assigned to work in, Aisha struggles to cope with her fears and lost battles, causing her dreams to cross with reality and leading her to an impasse.
As the world races for critical minerals, Africa becomes a new geopolitical flashpoint. Lobito Bound follows explorer Dwayne Fields along the revitalized Lobito Corridor, where U.S.–China rivalry over cobalt, lithium, and rare earths collides with local hopes. The film asks: who truly benefits from Africa’s new mineral frontier?
A box office phenomenon and word-of-mouth triumph, Four Trails (香港四徑大步走) reveals a side of Hong Kong rarely seen — where steel and glass give way to earth, wind, and endurance. Over 72 hours, 298 kilometres, and more than 14,500 metres of elevation, a handful of ultra runners attempt the city’s most punishing feat: conquering all four of its legendary hiking trails in a single push. The rules are brutal — no trekking poles, no music, and no sleep — only the raw test of body and will. With a success rate of barely 6%, every finisher becomes part of local legend. Directed by Hong Kong born British filmmaker Robin Lee in his remarkable feature debut, Four Trails is both a documentary and an act of devotion. It’s no surprise that the film earned Lee the Best New Director award at the Hong Kong Film Awards — a fitting recognition for a filmmaker who, like his subjects, refuses to stop when the road ends.
Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz shine in Guillermo del Toro’s imaginative and elemental retelling of Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking novel.
DreamWorks Animation elevates its global smash streaming series into its first ever cinematic adventure with Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie. In the new film, Gabby (Laila Lockhart Kraner, reprising her role from the series) heads out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi (four-time Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan) to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco. But when Gabby’s dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady named Vera (Oscar® nominee Kristen Wiig), Gabby sets off on an adventure through the real world to get the Gabby Cats back together and save the dollhouse before it’s too late. The all-star comedic voice cast includes Saturday Night Live powerhouses Ego Nwodim, Kyle Mooney and Melissa Villaseñor, as well as Emmy nominee Thomas Lennon (Reno 911!, American Dad!), Jason Mantzoukas (Invincible, Big Mouth), and Fortune Feimster (Fortune Feimster: Crushing It, Velma). The beloved series voice cast reprises their roles as Pandy Paws, CatRat, Cakey, DJ Catnip, Baby Box, MerCat and more.
The Little, Bath - Thurs Oct 30 - Presented by Transition Bath CinemaCity, Norwich - Thurs Oct 30 - Presented by Our Power Community Energy CIC Following the film, Simon Floyd, creative director of The Common Lot theatre company, will chair a discussion about how we can inspire local action on energy, with Livvy Hanks from Norwich community energy company Our Power and John Taylor from Community Energy England. The Regal, Henley - Wed 19 Nov - Presented by Greener Henley Inspired by lockdown mutual aid initiatives, artist-activists Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn decided to turn their street into an energy-generating powerhouse – a prototype for a new way of living, with the hope of galvanising a wider push towards sustainable alternatives. Directed by the duo, POWER STATION charts their turbulent journey, from pitching the idea to their neighbours and sleeping on the roof of their home to raising finance and launching a bid for a Christmas number one single. By turns funny and heartwarming, Powell and Edelstyn’s film is a vibrant portrait of their local neighbourhood, and a charming testament to the power of art in changing minds about what could be possible. Green Screen is a community-led space to discuss environmentally-focused cinema, with expert panels and friendly post-screening discussions. Everyone is welcome to 'continue the conversation' after the film in your cinema's meeting space where you can enjoy a free tea or filter coffee when you bring a keep cup!
When does practice become protest? Or protest, poetry? An intimate portrait of internationally acclaimed artists, Heather Ackroyd & Dan Harvey, who work at the intersection of art, activism, biology and ecology, and their quest to shake humanity into action on climate catastrophe – whatever the personal cost. This screening is hosted in partnership with Transition Bath and includes a Q&A with filmmaker Fiona Cunningham-Reid. Green Screen is a community-led space to discuss environmentally-focused cinema, with expert panels and friendly post-screening discussions. Everyone is welcome to 'continue the conversation' after the film in your cinema's meeting space where you can enjoy a free tea or filter coffee when you bring a keep cup!
Fires and Fascism shows the causes of wildfires in southern Europe extend beyond climate change. They also link to big business, organised crime, and the far right. It shows how community, direct action, protest, rewilding, and closer connections with nature are key tools to suppress these forces and to build a more resilient future. Green Screen is a community-led space to discuss environmentally-focused cinema, with expert panels and friendly post-screening discussions. Everyone is welcome to 'continue the conversation' after the film in your cinema's meeting space where you can enjoy a free tea or filter coffee when you bring a keep cup!
“I think my mask of sanity is about to slip” Welcome to Harbour Highlights, a series of cult and classic films, all handpicked by the Harbour Lights staff. This month, for our 75th Harbour Highlight, Stephen dons a transparent raincoat and cues up Huey Lewis to celebrate the 25th anniversary of American Psycho. In 1987, Wall Street banker Patrick Bateman is consumed with the details of his privileged lifestyle – where to eat, how to dress, what to listen to, how to look. But beneath the perfect surface lies a violent second life where his petty obsessions meet an increasing bloodlust. As his murderous tendencies began to spiral out of control, Bateman’s two worlds begin to meet in dangerous and sometimes surreal ways. Based on the controversial Brett Easton Ellis book, a film version had been seen as undoable due to the graphic nature of the novel – though it didn’t stop people such as Oliver Stone and Leonardo DiCaprio giving it a go. But it was director Mary Harron and co-writer Guinevere Turner who cracked the adaptation, stripping the book of some of the most vile passages and concentrating on the dark satire at its centre. Bolstered by an unbelievable performance by Christian Bale, the film is a darkly funny take on 1980s consumerism and toxic masculinity which repulsed and delighted in equal measure on release in 2000, quickly gaining a cult following that has only grown since. After COVID thwarted our plans to show it as a Harbour Highlight in 2020 for the film’s 20th anniversary, we thought it only fitting to mark our 75th Harbour Highlight by finally screening it for its quarter-century milestone. Writer-director Mary Harron delivered a highly-stylised, often surreal version of the text which toned down the violence. Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) is a Wall Street financier whose killer instincts in the City merge into his personal life as he hacks his way through his female companions; he consumes women as he does expensive meals, fast cars, and sharp suits. Dark, grim and at times disturbingly funny, American Psycho holds a magnifying glass to the decade where appearance and wealth were the virtues of the day.
Join star Ryland Brickson Cole Tews and the beavers for HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS... LIVE! Special screenings at your local Picturehouse cinema for one night only. In this 19th century, supernatural winter epic, a drunken applejack salesman must go from zero to hero and become North America's greatest fur trapper by defeating hundreds of beavers.
I Swear follows the true story of Tourette Syndrome campaigner John Davidson's journey with Tourette's through his troubled teens and early adulthood, having been diagnosed at 15 years old in 1980s Britain - a time when the condition was little known and entirely misunderstood. Initially alienated from his peers and his family, Davidson perseveres in his attempt to live a 'normal' life against the odds, finding some unlikely champions along the way.
A celebration of the iron willed women who maintained the 1984/85 Miners' Strike as they fought for the future of their communities.
JAY KELLY, the new film from Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach, follows famous movie actor, Jay Kelly (George Clooney), as he embarks on a journey of self discovery confronting both his past and present, accompanied by his devoted manager Ron (Adam Sandler). Poignant and humor filled, epic and intimate, JAY KELLY is pitched at the intersection of life's regrets and notable glories.
1 85-year-old Man, 5 Countries, 16 Cities, 23 shows, 6 weeks. Will he make it home … or is this the end of the road? One of the most recognisable figures in British comedy, John Cleese’s career spans six decades - from his early days with the Cambridge Footlights to co-founding Monty Python, co-creating Fawlty Towers, and writing and starring in the Oscar-nominated “A Fish Called Wanda”. His unique brand of black humour has made him a global icon and intergalactic treasure. At the age of eighty five, John Cleese sets off on what might be his final European tour - five countries, sixteen cities, twenty-three shows, and retaining just two original body parts. “John Cleese Packs It In” is a wry, behind-the-scenes portrait of a comedy legend on the road, battling various ailments, chaotic travel, and his own stubborn refusal to stop. Spanning six weeks on the road, the film captures Cleese unfiltered and on the move - riffing on life, fame, and the absurdity of getting old in front of thousands of fans. As he reflects on a stage career that began in 1963, the question lingers: is this the end of the road? With unique and intimate access and showing unexpected tenderness, this is a documentary about legacy, laughter, and the dignity of bowing out… however reluctantly.
A veil abruptly descends over the busy Shibuya area amid the bustling Halloween crowds, trapping countless civilians inside. Satoru Gojo, the strongest jujutsu sorcerer, steps into the chaos. But lying in wait are curse users and spirits scheming to seal him away. Yuji Itadori, accompanied by his classmates and other top-tier jujutsu sorcerers, enters the fray in an unprecedented clash of curses — the Shibuya Incident. In the aftermath, ten colonies across Japan are transformed into dens of curses in a plan orchestrated by Noritoshi Kamo, the most wicked sorcerer in history. As the deadly Culling Game starts, Special Grade sorcerer Yuta Okkotsu is assigned to carry out Yuji’s execution for his perceived crimes. The desperate confrontation between Satoru Gojo’s two beloved students comes to the big screen with an early preview. Be the first to experience Yuji and Yuta’s fateful battle with the hotly anticipated kickoff to Season 3 in theatres nationwide.
A romantic anniversary trip to a secluded cabin turns sinister when a dark presence reveals itself, forcing a couple to confront the property's haunting past.
LMF Presents: The Sandbox Showcase is an exciting evening dedicated to celebrating short films from some of the most talented filmmakers in the North West of England. This event is designed to give both new and established filmmakers a platform to present their work in front of a live audience, bringing together creativity, community, and cinema under one roof at Liverpool’s renowned Picturehouse @ FACT. Expect a night full of diverse storytelling, with a range of genres and themes, each film offering a fresh perspective and unique voice. Whether you’re a fan of drama, comedy, documentary, or experimental films, this showcase has something for everyone. Filmmakers will also have the opportunity to discuss their projects in post-screening Q&A sessions, offering valuable insights into their creative process and the challenges they faced during production. Beyond the screenings, The Sandbox Showcase aims to foster connections and spark collaborations within the local film community. Attendees will have the chance to network with filmmakers, share ideas, and build relationships that could lead to future projects. This event is part of Let’s Make Films’ ongoing mission to support and promote local filmmakers, offering a stage where new talent can be discovered and celebrated. Join us for a memorable evening of film, conversation, and community. Secure your spot for this celebration of North West filmmaking by booking your tickets now!
Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, an aging silent film queen, and William Holden as the struggling writer who is held in thrall by her madness, created two of the screen's most memorable characters in Sunset Boulevard. Winner of three Academy Awards., director Billy Wilder's orchestration of the bizarre tale is a true cinematic classic. From the unforgettable opening sequence through the inevitable unfolding of tragic destiny, the film is the definitive statement on the dark and desperate side of Hollywood. Erich von Stroheim as Desmond's discoverer, ex-husband and butler, and Nancy Olson as the bright spot in unrelenting ominousness, are equally celebrated for their masterful performances. Part of David Lynch's Dream Theatre, a year-long tribute to an artist from another place. Our monthly screening of a Lynch masterpiece will also be paired with one film cited as an inspiration.
Grammy® and Emmy® Award-winning and Oscar®-nominated global icon Mary J. Blige makes history with her first-ever headlining show at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City, and fans worldwide can now experience this milestone moment together on the big screen. The sold-out Madison Square Garden show is the coveted hometown stop on Blige’s highly acclaimed For My Fans tour, a deeply personal series of performances dedicated to the supporters who have been with her since the beginning. The tour, which has captivated audiences in cities across the U.S., features a career-spanning setlist, intimate storytelling, and surprise guest appearances. Performing hits from her extensive catalog—including classics like Be Without You, Family Affair, and No More Drama—as well as songs from her latest album, the show is a celebration of resilience, empowerment, and artistry.
Beautiful, bizarre and strangely addictive, the film begins as a botched hit which results in the meeting of brunette amnesiac Rita (Laura Harring – Love in the Time of Cholera) and blonde would-be Hollywood actress Betty (Naomi Watts – Birdman, 21 Grams). Taking the viewer on a memorable neo-noir trip through Hollywood’s dark underbelly, Lynch dispenses with a conventional narrative in favour of a hallucinogenic assault on the senses that will stay with you long after the credits roll. Recently voted the best film of the 21st Century in a BBC Culture poll, MULHOLLAND DRIVE is essential viewing by one of the masters of contemporary American cinema. David Lynch’s scary and seductive vision of Hollywood is a true masterpiece, weaving together a tale of love, jealousy, and revenge like no other. Part of David Lynch's Dream Theatre, a year-long tribute to an artist from another place. Our monthly screening of a Lynch masterpiece will also be paired with one film cited as an inspiration.
Miyazaki’s superbly animated tale is considered to be one of the best-loved family films of all time. The story follows Satsuki and Mei, two young girls who find their new home is by a mystical forest inhabited by a menagerie of fantastical creatures called Totoros. They befriend O-Totoro, the biggest and eldest of them, and king of the forest. While the girls' mother lies sick in hospital, O-Totoro takes them on a magical adventure and helps them to understand the realities of life. Book-to-win! You could be in with the chance of winning a bundle of Totoro goodies when you see My Neighbour Totoro at Picturehouse. To enter, simply email your booking reference (or photo of your paper ticket) to [email protected] before 1 September 2024. Good luck! T&Cs apply
Miyazaki’s superbly animated tale is considered to be one of the best-loved family films of all time. The story follows Satsuki and Mei, two young girls who find their new home is by a mystical forest inhabited by a menagerie of fantastical creatures called Totoros. They befriend O-Totoro, the biggest and eldest of them, and king of the forest. While the girls' mother lies sick in hospital, O-Totoro takes them on a magical adventure and helps them to understand the realities of life. Book-to-win! You could be in with the chance of winning a bundle of Totoro goodies when you see My Neighbour Totoro at Picturehouse. To enter, simply email your booking reference (or photo of your paper ticket) to [email protected] before 1 September 2024. Good luck! T&Cs apply
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.
Unleash your imagination with a mesmerising collection of animated short films. Journey through worlds of whimsy, emotion, and creativity in this captivating showcase of animation’s boundless possibilities. (Presented as part of Norwich Film Festival 2025 - more information at norwichfilmfestival.co.uk)
Experience the best of British storytelling in our diverse short film showcase. From comedy to drama, explore a tapestry of genres, tones, and themes that reflect the richness of British filmmaking talent. (Presented as part of Norwich Film Festival 2025 - more information at norwichfilmfestival.co.uk)
Discover the future of filmmaking as we showcase short films by student talents. Be captivated by fresh perspectives, creativity, and the innovative storytelling of the next generation. (Presented as part of Norwich Film Festival 2025 - more information at norwichfilmfestival.co.uk)
Embark on a cinematic journey around the world with our international short film screening, showcasing diverse languages, cultures, and genres. Experience the richness of international storytelling in this curated strand. (Presented as part of Norwich Film Festival 2025 - more information at norwichfilmfestival.co.uk)
Step into the world of real stories and remarkable journeys with our documentary short film screening. Explore the depth of human experience and diverse perspectives in these captivating narratives. (Presented as part of Norwich Film Festival 2025 - more information at norwichfilmfestival.co.uk)
Join us for a captivating short film screening showcasing a diverse selection of films from various genres and themes. From gripping drama to whimsical comedy, each film offers a unique perspective, promising an unforgettable journey through the art of storytelling. (Presented as part of Norwich Film Festival 2025 - more information at norwichfilmfestival.co.uk)
Join us for a vibrant mix of short films across genres and styles, celebrating bold voices and fresh perspectives in storytelling. (Presented as part of Norwich Film Festival 2025 - more information at norwichfilmfestival.co.uk)
The Four Horsemen return along with a new generation of illusionists performing mind-melding twists, turns, surprises, and magic unlike anything ever captured on film.
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity. Inter Alia contains a sequence of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy. Please update your listings and add this warning for your viewers where relevant.
In the immediate aftermath of the Second World War, as the world grapples with the unveiled horrors of the Holocaust, U.S. Army psychiatrist Lt. Col. Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) is assigned the extraordinary task of assessing the mental state of Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe), the notorious former Reichsmarschall and Hitler’s second in command, along with other high ranking Nazi officials. As the Allies – led by the unyielding chief U.S. prosecutor, Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson (Michael Shannon) alongside Sgt. Howie Triest (Leo Woodall), David Maxwell-Fyfe (Richard E. Grant), Gustave Gilbert (Colin Hanks), Col. John Amen (Mark O’Brien) and Burton C. Andrus (John Slattery) – navigate the monumental task of creating an unprecedented international tribunal to ensure the Nazi regime answers for its atrocities, Kelley gets to know his ‘patients’. But he soon finds himself locked in a psychological duel with Göring, whose charisma and cunning reveal a sobering truth: that ordinary men can commit extraordinary evil.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor star in Paul Thomas Anderson’s much anticipated period satire. When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own's daughter.
The boss of a major crime syndicate orders his lieutenant to bring a rogue gang of drug traffickers in line, a job that gets passed on to his long-suffering subordinate.
In 1936, as Palestinian villages revolt against British colonial rule, Yusuf navigates between Jerusalem and his rural home, amidst escalating unrest and a pivotal moment for the British Empire.
Paralyzed with her life as a rancher, Charlotte runs away from her controlling husband and returns to her mother's apartment, rediscovering her teenage love and the life she left behind. Now mother and daughter will face the unshared truths.
When a train unexpectedly starts up, taking only pets with it, the animals discover that Hans, a badger with a grudge is behind it all. While the crash seems inevitable, the animals can count on Falcon, a roguish Raccoon who will do anything to save them.
Photomonth photography festival celebrates photography in all in forms throughout East London in the month of October. In addition to exhibitions, talks and workshops, photomonth will screen films by photographers who are working in both mediums and take their art to the big screen. Every screening will be followed by in conversations with the film directors and producers and Tom Hunter from Photomonth. Renowned photographer Richard Billingham makes his feature-film debut with this intricate family portrait, inspired by his own memories of growing up in the West Midlands in the late 70s and early 80s, and then his father and mother in the late 90s. Billingham revisits the figures of his earlier photographs — his alcoholic father Ray; his mother Liz; and his younger brother Jason — with a series of family vignettes where life, lived on the margins of society and societal taboos, can spiral out of control.
We're delighted to welcome writer/director Harry Lighton for an in-person Q&A following the film. A timid man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive. From BAFTA-winning director Harry Lighton and starring Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård.
20th Century Studios’ “Predator: Badlands,” directed by Dan Trachtenberg (“Prey”), opens exclusively in theaters November 7, 2025. The newest entry in the “Predator” franchise is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator, outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Elle Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.
A cultural sensation from its inception in the early 2000s, Dateline NBC’s candid-camera investigative series To Catch a Predator ensnared sex offenders and lured them to a film set, where they would be interviewed and arrested while cameras rolled. The show was a hit and transformed its host Chris Hansen into a moral crusader and TV star, while spawning a worldwide industry of imitators and vigilantes. But why did we watch so voraciously — and why do we continue to devour its web-based, clickbait-driven offshoots? Looking back on the show and the countless franchises it spawned, filmmaker David Osit turns his camera on journalists, actors, law enforcers, academics, and ultimately himself, to trace America's obsession with watching people at their lowest. PREDATORS is a chilling, edge of your seat film that delves into the murk of human nature to observe hunter, predator, subject and spectator alike, all ensnared in a complicated web of entertainment as far as the eye can see.
The Session Man, tells the story of Nicky Hopkins, the highly gifted and prolific session pianist, and unsung hero. Nicky not only played with The Kinks, The Who, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles, he also played on solo albums of all four members of the Beatles in the early part of a stellar career that spanned over 30 years. During that time, he contributed to over 250 albums and a vast number of single releases. Nicky’s legendary piano riffs and wonderful musical motifs helped ordinary tracks become extraordinary and iconic. So many of them remain popular today. The generations that followed the Golden Era of Rock 'n' Roll soon discover those iconic tracks that made Nicky Hopkins a legend amongst his peers – tracks like Revolution by The Beatles, Like A Rainbow, Sympathy For The Devil and Angie by the Rolling Stones, Jealous Guy by John Lennon from his Imagine album and You Are So Beautiful by Joe Cocker. The Session Man brings together some of the most influential names in Rock 'n' Roll to celebrate the man behind the keys. The film features interviews with Bill Wyman, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Dave Davies, Pete Townshend, Harry Shearer, Slim Jim Phantom, Terry Reid, Peter Frampton, Benmont Tench and Graham Parker. The Session Man’s narrator, Bob Harris, former presenter of the BBC’s Old Grey Whistle Test and current presenter of BBC Radio 2's Sounds of the 70s, stated “Nicky Hopkins’ contributions made him rock and roll’s greatest session man.”
In legendary director Takeshi Kitano’s mesmerising historical epic, rival warlords battle to reign supreme over feudal Japan. In the 16th century, Lord Oda Nobunaga is waging war against several clans, while asserting sexual control over his generals in order to intimidate them into loyalty. But when one of his vassals, Araki Murashige, stages a rebellion and promptly disappears, Nobunaga assembles his other vassals and orders them to capture the fugitive. But who has the skill to survive the web of shifting alliances, brutal passions, and vengeful betrayals? Offering a darkly comic perspective on the relationship between political intrigue and homoerotic desire, Kitano directs this bloody spectacle with panache. Thirty years in the making, this strikingly violent film comprehensively debunks the myths of masculinity, ethics, and honour that have defined the samurai genre onscreen.
Miyazaki’s superbly animated tale is considered to be one of the best-loved family films of all time. The story follows Satsuki and Mei, two young girls who find their new home is by a mystical forest inhabited by a menagerie of fantastical creatures called Totoros. They befriend O-Totoro, the biggest and eldest of them, and king of the forest. While the girls' mother lies sick in hospital, O-Totoro takes them on a magical adventure and helps them to understand the realities of life. Relaxed screenings are designed to make cinema-going easier for those needing additional support, including neurodivergent audiences and those living with dementia. Find out more here: https://www.picturehouses.com/blog/relaxed-screenings
Single Strangers is a dating events brand born in Bath and Bristol — created to bring real connection back into dating. It was started with a simple mission: to make meeting new people feel natural again. In a world where we rarely approach each other anymore, Single Strangers builds spaces that spark confidence, laughter, and genuine chemistry — without the pressure of speed dating or the burnout of endless swiping. Each event is designed to feel easy, unfiltered, and a little magical — because connection should feel human again! Everyone is welcome. Sarah Beeusaert (Founder of Single Strangers). Mia Thermopolis has just found out that she is the heir apparent to the throne of Genovia. With her friends Lilly and Michael Moscovitz in tow, she tries to navigate through the rest of her sixteenth year.
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
100 METERS follows Togashi, a track star who is born to run. As a kid, he is naturally gifted and wins every 100-meter race without effort. But in sixth grade, he meets Komiya, a transfer student who is full of determination but lacks technique. In teaching him, Togashi gives Komiya a new purpose: to win no matter what. Years pass by, and Togashi and Komiya meet again as rivals on the track and reveal their true selves.
Set in the year 20XX, ALL YOU NEED IS KILL follows the story of Rita, a resourceful but isolated young woman volunteering to help rebuild Japan after the mysterious appearance of a massive alien flower known as “Darol.” When Darol unexpectedly erupts in a deadly event, unleashing monstrous creatures that decimate the population, Rita is caught in the destruction—and killed. But then she wakes up again. And again. Caught in an endless time loop, Rita must navigate the trauma and repetition of death until she crosses paths with Keiji, a shy young man trapped in the same cycle. Together, they fight to break free from the loop and find meaning in the chaos around them.
In an underwater city, a young girl takes care of a large egg she holds carefully in her arms – a treasure that she believes is an angel’s egg. A boy with a gun arrives in search of a bird he saw in his dream. At first it seems as if feelings of sympathy are developing between the two. Then, one night, the boy crushes her precious egg.
In a future society where humans and mermaids coexist, Stephan, a regular office worker at a shipbuilding company, is suddenly proposed to by Chao - a princess from the mermaid kingdom! With no time to make sense of whatʼs happening, Stephan finds himself living together with Chao. As he is showered with Chaoʼs pure and wholehearted love, Stephan gradually begins to fall for her. What will become of their unlikely romance?
Long ago, humanity advanced underground development due to the shrinking of terrestrial habitats. As labour for this, they created the Marigans, artificial lifeforms resembling humans. However, the Marigans multiplied their clones, expanded their influence, and rebelled against humanity. A world 280 years after the Third Ceasefire Agreement. Humanity remained on the surface, while the Marigans ruled the subterranean world that had spread across the entire planet. An anomaly in the underground world— A joint investigation team comprising humans and Marigans was hastily assembled to probe the disturbance in the subterranean realm. The human team, led by female captain Tris, and the Marigan team, led by Dante, the original clone, both set their sights on the underground city of Carpbar as their destination. However, they come under attack by the Marigan cult, the Gyura Cult. Their target is the rare human female, Tris. But Tris had the robot Robin accompanying her as her escort. ‘To protect Lord Tris’ The investigation team battles the Gura Cult and advances their inquiries, yet finds itself hard-pressed by the overwhelming disparity in combat strength. Amidst this fierce struggle, they discover a distortion in the dimensions. Robin then devises a plan to protect Tris that transcends dimensions— What lies behind the mysteries and anomalies concealed within the underground world? And what decision will Robin make after this battle that spans dimensions?
Maezawa Shiori, an ordinary high school girl, suddenly finds herself in another world, Yokohama, when her smartphone breaks. When she comes to, a talking rabbit stamp named Komori appears before her and tells her, "You've been trapped inside your smartphone." Meanwhile, in the real world, another "SHIORI" appears, claiming to be the real "Shiori" and behaving freely. Will Shiori be able to escape this strange smartphone labyrinth before her reality is taken over by SHIORI?
A series of three Lupin III OVAs from Takeshi Koike. Daisuke Jigen's Gravestone - Lupin and Jigen have their sights set on a treasure worth stealing called the Little Comet which is located in the country of East Doroa. The country has fortified its border after a singer named Queen Malta got assassinated in the neighboring country of West Doroa upon visit. Despite the two countries being enemies, Lupin and Jigen still plan to steal the treasure. During the heist, Jigen almost got killed by a skilled sniper named Yael Okuzaki. His specialty is preparing tombstones for his targets before executing his kills. Its said that no one has survived after Yael makes a grave for that target. Goemon Ishikawa's Blood Spray - Lupin's friend, the samurai Goemon Ishikawa, takes a job as bodyguard for a yakuza boss. But a brutal assassin kills the yakuza and Goemon is honor-bound to track him down. Fujiko Mine's Lie - Fujiko Mine is on the run with Gene, a boy who knows the location of a stash of $500 million dollars that his deceased father embezzled from the company Godfrey Mining. The boy is targeted by Bincam, an assassin hired by Godfrey Mining with a mysterious ability that allows him to bend a person’s will.
SLA 2025: Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: The Immortal Bloodline Lupin III－ the grandson of Arsène Lupin, the world's greatest thief who makes his mark in history by stealing valuable treasures from around the world leaving a calling card to their owners. From his past behaviors, it's no surprise that he's the top target assigned by the most talented deadly assassins in the world. A special invitation has been sent to Lupin and his crew to an uncharted island. The invitee is believed to be the mastermind who controls the world's top mercenaries and is connected to crimes throughout the world! Who could this mysterious person be? The answer lies on the uncharted island hidden away from existence.
Bruce Springsteen's journey crafting his 1982 album Nebraska, which emerged as he recorded Born in the USA with the E Street Band. Based on Warren Zanes' book.
We're delighted to welcome Nina Conti and Shenoah Allen for a live Q&A following this screening. Disappearing into a monkey costume and creating a new persona, Jane strives to break free from a toxic relationship when she encounters a suicidal radio show host, Roy, who presents a path to freedom. After hitting the open road in Roy's Airstream, the unlikely duo soon hatch a plan that could help finance a new life but could also land them in jail. Hot on their heels is Jane's controlling partner, Wade, who aims to put an end to Jane's newfound freedom.
Superworm is a wonderfully unlikely comic hero. He’s a long, strong worm with amazing skills and a big heart who keeps on saving the day. Butterfly has been Superworm’s best friends since he was small, and she was a caterpillar. They love helping the other garden animals: they save the baby toad from a major road, they entertain bored bees, rescue a beetle. It seems there’s no end to Superworm’s skills but he begins to get a bit too full of himself and he starts to ignore his friend. When the evil Wizard Lizard hears of Superworm’s powers he sends his servant, Crow, to kidnap him. Then he forces Superworm to burrow underground looking for treasure. Butterfly hatches a plan with the other garden creatures to save Superworm, trapping Wizard Lizard and dumping him on the rubbish heap! All of the animals celebrate Superworm’s return and Butterfly forgives Superworm for his big headedness. The pair are reunited as friends.
Petra, a successful fashion designer, conducts a sadomasochistic relationship with her assistant/lover Marlene until the ambitious model Karin upsets the balance of power. Filmed in long, elegant close-shot, confined to a camp, sumptuous apartment dedicated to erotic pleasure, Fassbinder’s first international success provoked accusations of misogyny. Openly bisexual, the director insisted that currents of dominance and submission underpin all relationships, gay or straight. This event is a part of the BFI Too Much: Melodrama Season and has been made possible through National Lottery Funding.
1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The Choral’s ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks. They must also engage a new chorus master, and despite their suspicions that he has something to hide, their best bet seems to be Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) – driven, uncompromising, and recently returned from a career in Germany. As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together. Directed by BAFTA, Olivier and Tony Award winner NICHOLAS HYTNER (The Crucible) and written by BAFTA, Olivier and Tony Award winner ALAN BENNETT, The Choral marks their fourth writer-director collaboration following the acclaimed films The Madness of King George, The History Boys, and The Lady in The Van.
Rupert Russell’s wild ride documentaryThe Last Sacrifice uncovers thereal-lifewitchcraft killing that inspiredThe Wicker Manand birthed the folk horror genre. Thisunsettling true-crime interrogation unlocks the perverse cultural undercurrents thatshaped the genre from its murderous beginnings to its modern-day resurrection. Thisis a journey that gets under the skin of British polite society, that slays with pride, killswith prejudice and exposes an island nation’s dark heart to revealThe Wicker Manismore fact than fiction. Rupert Russell is an award-winning writer, director and author. His documentaryfeature debut, FREEDOM FOR THE WOLF, won the Audience Award at theSlamdanceFilm Festival and was nominated for the Cinema for Peace‘MostValuable Film of the Year’Award during Berlinale 2019. His animated docuseriesHOW THE WORLD WENT MAD premiered at Sheffield Doc/Fest and earned him aspot on the shortlist for the Young Director Award at Cannes Lions. His investigationinto commodities and conflict, PRICE WARS, was both a feature-documentary thataired on ARTE, and a book published by Doubleday at Penguin Random House.Last September, he premiered his latest feature doc, THELAST SACRIFICE, on thetrue-life‘witchcraft’murder that inspired THE WICKER MAN and helped invent folkhorror. He is currently in production on a new feature doc, MAD DAD, about hisfather, the late director Ken Russell, which includes interviews with Guillermo delToro, Oliver Stone, Kathleen Turner, Pete Townshend, Twiggy, and many more. He isa member of the LGBTQ+ community and has directed commercials celebratingPride for HSBC.
In a sedate corner of Massachusetts circa 1970, JB Mooney (Josh O’Connor) an unemployed carpenter turned amateur art thief, plans his first big heist. When things go haywire, his life unravels.
A Jewish pawnbroker, victim of Nazi persecution, loses all faith in his fellow man until he realizes too late the tragedy of his actions.
In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favourite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters but a nation addicted to watching him fall.
In the winter of 1982, a twelve-man research team at a remote Antarctic research station discovers an alien that has been buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Once unfrozen, the form-changing alien wreaks havoc, creates terror, and becomes one of them.
In the 50 years since its original release, THE WICKER MAN has achieved true cult status as one of the most revered horror films in cinema history, despite a difficult production and heavily cut original theatrical release. The search for the fabled missing scenes has only added to the myth surrounding a film that still inspires filmmakers to this day. THE WICKER MAN was directed by Robin Hardy and has a cast featuring Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, and Diane Cilento. Telling the chilling story of a puritan Police Sergeant who arrives on a remote Scottish Island in search of a missing girl only to find the Pagan locals claiming she never existed, THE WICKER MAN is also much celebrated for its soundtrack, composed by Paul Giovanni and overseen by Gary Carpenter, featuring haunting reworkings of traditional British folk songs. 4K version of the 2011 Final Cut of the film.
When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) that needs a brain, a Tin Man (Jack Haley) missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) to earn his help. Part of David Lynch's Dream Theatre, a year-long tribute to an artist from another place. Our monthly screening of a Lynch masterpiece will also be paired with one film cited as an inspiration.
Whether you’re a holiday maker exploring the city, or a Brightonian who wants to learn a little about their local history - a tour of the iconic Duke of York’s, the oldest purpose built cinema in the UK, is the perfect start to a day out in the city. As you’re shown around the cinema, you will learn the history of the building dating all the way back to 1910 and remarkable stories from over the course of 114 years that make it truly one of Brighton’s most beloved landmarks. There may even be a few ghost stories… Tours run every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 10am. Spaces on each tour will be limited to ten people, but if a time slot reaches its full capacity we will put a following tour on at 11am the same day. If you are unable to make one of these times, you can email [email protected] to request a private tour. Please be aware that private tours will only be available for groups of four or more and may only be available on certain days. The tour is also available at a discounted rate for school class trips. If you are working with a school please use the email above to enquire for more information.
This fascinating documentary explores the ongoing revival of the Yiddish language, and delves into how the resurgence of Yiddish is being driven by a diverse range of artistic, musical, and cultural projects across the world. These range from an Australian theatrical production of Yentl in Yiddish, and the annual Yiddish Summer Weimar music festival, in Germany, to an all-singing, all-dancing Yiddish Revue. Also featured is the Caravan Orchestra and Choir, bringing together young Israeli, Palestinian, Arabic, and European musicians, to combine Yiddish and Middle Eastern musical traditions.
The stunning directorial debut from Harris Dickinson, powered by an outstanding, award-winning performance from Frank Dillane. Mike (Dillane), a rough sleeper on the streets of London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Moving between short-term jobs and small-time hustles, he must balance the hopeful rush of a fresh start with a past that is holding him back. By turns exhilarating and poetic, URCHIN is a bold, vibrant and utterly unmissable portrait of life on the margins.
All Vinyl Rejoicing In Reggae Of All Styles So what goes on? * Miss Feelgood (Shirley Slattery) And Debbie Golt (both formerly of Sisters of Reggae) will play fabulous full sets later in the evening - going head to head 1 2 1 at the end and ... Mc Mad X will be gracing the mic with her topnotch inimitable style. * Kicking off with a welcome set from the Resident/Guest Djs * Followed by superb short sets from Womxn who may be resuming DJ-ing, not playing that often or have never played out and who have stunning record collections - they always step up brilliantly! The host DJ’s are on hand to help as needed. On April 6th Vinyl Sisters are hosting an extra special one off night where they will be joined by their Vinyl Brothers!
WICKED Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. WICKED: FOR GOOD Last year’s global cinematic cultural sensation, which became the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, now reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion in Wicked: For Good. Directed once again by award-winning director Jon M. Chu and starring the spectacular returning cast, led by Academy Award® nominated superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices. Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz’s silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). Glinda, meanwhile, has become the glamorous symbol of Goodness for all of Oz, living at the palace in Emerald City and reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. Under the instruction of Madame Morrible (Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh), Glinda is deployed to serve as an effervescent comfort to Oz, reassuring the masses that all is well under the rule of The Wizard. As Glinda’s stardom expands and she prepares to marry Prince Fiyero (Olivier award winner and Emmy and SAG nominee Jonathan Bailey) in a spectacular Ozian wedding, she is haunted by her separation from Elphaba. She attempts to broker a conciliation between Elphaba and The Wizard, but those efforts will fail, driving Elphaba and Glinda only further apart. The aftershocks will transform Boq (Tony nominee Ethan Slater) and Fiyero forever, and threaten the safety of Elphaba’s sister, Nessarose (Marissa Bode), when a girl from Kansas comes crashing into all their lives. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good. Wicked: For Good also stars Emmy nominee Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James as Glinda’s fawning assistants, Pfannee and ShenShen and BAFTA and Grammy nominee Sharon D. Clarke (Caroline, or Change) as the voice of Elphaba’s childhood nanny, Dulcibear. The film is produced by returning Tony and Emmy winning powerhouse Marc Platt p.g.a. and by multiple Tony winner David Stone. The executive producers are Stephen Schwartz, David Nicksay, Jared LeBoff, Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. The first film, Wicked, released in November 2024, earned 10 Academy Award® nominations, including Best Picture, and won the Oscars® for Costume Design and Production Design. To date, the film has grossed $750 million worldwide. Wicked: For Good is based on the generation-defining musical stage play with music and lyrics by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman, from the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire. The screenplay is by Winnie Holzman and Winnie Holzman & Dana Fox. The film score is by John Powell & Stephen Schwartz, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. There will a 15 minute interval between the films.