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An adrenaline-fueled thrill ride through a near-future fractured America. A team of military-embedded journalists races against time to reach Washington, D.C., before rebel factions descend upon the White House.
“Thrills at every turn” Telegraph ★★★★★
Empire ★★★★ Express ★★★★
Directed by Alex Garland
With Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura
1hr 49 mins // US 2024
A celebration of the most iconic – and much missed – homegrown star of the 21st century, Back to Black tells the extraordinary tale of Amy Winehouse. Painting a vivid, vibrant picture of the Camden streets she called home and capturing the struggles of global fame, Back to Black honours Amy’s artistry, wit, and honesty, as well as trying to understand her demons. An unflinching look at the modern celebrity machine and a powerful tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent.
“Amy Winehouse biopic buoyed by extraordinary lead performance” Guardian ★★★★
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson
With Marisa Abela, Jack O’Connell
2hrs // UK/US 2024
*Additional catch-up screenings added – Catch-up Screenings: Back to Black (15) – The Bonington (boningtontheatre.co.uk)
We would love you to join us for this once a month opportunity for adult members of the community to come together for fun, camaraderie, learning, sharing food and film.
Each month in the Bonington Theatre, we will meet at 10.30am for a 2-hour exploration workshop (discussions, exercises, some role play and improvisation for those brave enough!) examining the themes, context, characters, ideas and plot of a particular film. There will be a light buffet style lunch, teas and coffees before watching the film at 1.30pm. The event should finish 3.00pm – 3.30pm depending on the length of the film.
Tuesday 30th April – When Harry Met Sally
It is 35 years since this classic rom-com’s protagonists, Harry and Sally embarked on a platonic friendship asking so many questions about relationships, love and marriage on the way. This anniversary screening in 4K captures the essence of a time when personal connections formed without the interference of digital devices and dating apps, unscripted moments that are increasingly rare in today’s face-paced, technology-driven world. This film could remind us that love doesn’t always need to be a whirlwind and that it can be a slow, steady journey of getting to know someone and growing closer with each passing day. It might remind us that some things are truly worth the wait!
Join us to explore some of these ideas in a workshop before sharing lunch and watching the film together.
“Still a treat!” Guardian ★★★★★
Directed by Rob Reiner
With Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher
N.B. The film will finish at 3.00pm
Free tickets are now available for our latest Escapes film Seize Them! – a boisterous British comedy starring Aimee Lou Wood, Lolly Adefope and Nicola Coughlan.
Set in the Dark Ages, Queen Dagan (Wood) becomes a fugitive in her own land as her reign is toppled by a revolution led by Humble Joan (Coughlan). With a hefty bounty on her head, the Queen embarks on a quest to regain the throne with the help of Shulmay (Lolly Adefope), a castle worker with mysterious motives, and Bobik (Nick Frost), a shit shoveler who dreams of a grander life. Her new friends and wild adventures make her question the kind of Queen she wants to be.
Tickets to Seize Them! are completely free and available now through the link 🔗
Escapes, supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding, offers everyone the opportunity to enjoy the big screen experience and discover independent cinema. Whether someone that rarely prioritises a trip to the cinema, someone who treasures a visit but only as a special occasion, or someone who is keen to uncover new experiences, Escapes is on a mission to bring new audiences to the cinema with regular free tickets.
The inspirational true story of Mercedes Gleitze, who in 1927 became the first British woman to swim the English Channel.
Vindication Swim depicts Mercedes’ upstream struggle in overcoming both the cold waters of the English Channel and the oppressive society of 1920s England. However, after a rival comes forward claiming to have accomplished the same feat, Mercedes is forced into battle to retain her record and her legacy.
Directed by Elliott Hasler
With Kirsten Callaghan
1hr 38 mins // UK 2024
Bob Marley: One Love celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music. Produced in partnership with the Marley family and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the legendary musician and Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita.
“Kingsley Ben-Adir is a beautifully faultless Bob Marley in One Love biopic” Metro ★★★
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green
With Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch
1hr 44 mins // US 2023
Does sex make it impossible for men and women to be true friends? This is the dilemma Harry and Sally debate when they first meet in college. When they reconnect years later, they’re no closer to agreeing on an answer, but one fateful night is about to put their theories to the test…
“Still a treat!” Guardian ★★★★★
Directed by Rob Reiner
With Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher
1hr 32 mins // US 1989
This spring, for the first time in almost a decade, comedy icon Jack Black returns to his role as Po, the world’s most unlikely kung fu master, with a hilarious, butt-kicking new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s beloved action-comedy franchise: Kung Fu Panda 4.
Directed by Mike Mitchell
Voiced by Jack Black
1hrs 34 mins // US 2024
In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.
“Funny, silly, and a little scary, the franchise finally returns to fun” Independent ★★★
Directed by Gil Kenan
With Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard
1hr 49 mins | US 2024
Written and directed by Christopher Nolan (Dunkirk, Inception, Interstellar), Oppenheimer is an IMAX®-shot epic thriller that thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world in order to save it.
“Cillian Murphy dazzles as the destroyer of worlds.” Telegraph ★★★★★
Guardian ★★★★ Independent ★★★★
Nominated for 13 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor (Cillian Murphy) and Best Director (Christopher Nolan)
Winner of 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director
Directed by Christopher Nolan
With Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt
3hrs // USA 2023