Preview Screenings: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG)

From Nintendo and Illumination comes The Super Mario Bros. Movie, a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. Join us for these two special preview screenings, where you’ll get to see this brand new movie for the first time!

A Brooklyn plumber travels through the Mushroom Kingdom with a princess named Peach and an anthropomorphic mushroom named Toad to find his brother and save the world from a ruthless fire-breathing Koopa named Bowser.
A stellar cast including Chris Pratt as Mario and Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach.

Directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic
Voiced by Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy
1hr 32 mins // US 2023

What’s Love Got To Do With It (12A)

How do you find lasting love in today’s world? For documentary-maker and dating app addict Zoe (Lily James), swiping right has only delivered an endless stream of Mr Wrongs, to her eccentric mother Cath’s (Emma Thompson) dismay. For Zoe’s childhood friend and neighbour Kaz (Shazad Latif), the answer is to follow his parents’ example and opt for an arranged (or “assisted”) marriage to a bright and beautiful bride from Pakistan.

As Zoe films his hopeful journey from London to Lahore to marry a stranger, chosen by his parents, she begins to wonder if she might have something to learn from a profoundly different approach to finding love.

“A fun, big-hearted blend of culture.” Metro ★★★★

“Jemima Khan’s big-hearted debut is proof British romcoms aren’t dead” Independent ★★★★

Directed by Shekhar Kapur
With Lily James, Shazad Latif, Emma Thompson
1hr 49 mins // UK 2023

Food + Film: Clue (1985)

Based on the popular board game, this comedy classic begins at a dinner party hosted by Mr. Boddy, where he admits to blackmailing his visitors – Mrs. Peacock, Miss Scarlet, Mr. Green, Professor Plum, Mrs. White and Col. Mustard.

When Boddy turns up murdered, everyone’s a suspect, and together they try to figure out who is the killer…

The crazy story of how Clue went from forgotten flop, to cult triumph!

*Food will be served from 6.45pm. The film will start at 7.30pm

Directed by Jonathan Lynn
1hr 36 mins // US 1985

The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai’s Extraordinary Struggle for Freedom

The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai’s Extraordinary Struggle for Freedom follows the life of Jimmy Lai — from a 12-year-old child fleeing from the oppression of Maoist revolutionaries, to a simple textile labourer in Hong Kong to then the owner of fashion brand, Giordano, and later, the guardian of freedom of speech and the press in Hong Kong as founder of Apple Daily. The movie chronicles Jimmy’s story of heroic sacrifice as he marched alongside millions of his fellow Hong Kongers in defence of freedom and democracy which led to his own arrest and imprisonment. Through his own testimony as well as exclusive interviews with diplomats, citizen activists, scholars, and friends from across the globe, the audience shall see before them a Jimmy Lai who is truly a symbol of the freedom movement.

Official Selection:

Hong Kong Indie Film Festival 2022
Pula Film Festival 2022
Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival 2022
St. Louis International Film Festival 2022
Anthem Libertarian Film Festival 2022
Prague Human Rights Festival 2022

United States, Hong Kong, United Kingdom / 2022 / Colour / 73 mins / In English and Cantonese
Producers: Stephen Barrows, Ron Holwerda, Cort Langeland, and Robert Sirico

Catch-up Screenings: A Man Called Otto (15)

Otto (Tom Hanks) is a grumpy isolated widower with staunch principles, strict routines and a short fuse, who gives everyone in his neighbourhood a hard time as he watches over it like a hawk. Just as it seems like he’s finally given up on life, an unlikely and reluctant friendship develops with his new neighbours. Little by little, Otto undergoes a subtle transformation…but is he really capable of change?

Directed by Marc Forster
With Tom Hanks
2hrs 6 mins // US 2022

We R Here Present: Love? – Free Screening

As part of the celebration of International Women’s Day Love? shows us a glimpse into the world of survivors of this hidden form of abuse by using the voices of many millions of women to portray the voice of “Woman”. The film articulates the silent voices of Domestic Abuse, describing not just the dark world they inhabit, but the shafts of light that bring a sense of hope.

A powerful film like no other, this WILL save lives.

Produced, written and starring Samantha Beckinsale, directed by Jason Figgis of Figgis West Productions, and co – produced with October Eleven Pictures and Simon W. Golding.

Presented by WeRHere and Gedling Borough Council for International Women’s Day 2023.

A TV star, a chief inspector: abuse survivors look the world in the eye in remarkable project | Domestic violence | The Guardian

1 hr 21 mins // UK 2022

Oscar Catch-up: Avatar- The Way of Water (12A)

Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, Avatar The Way of Water begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive and the tragedies they endure.

“Eccentric, soulful, joyous, dark and very, very blue.” Empire ★★★★★

Nominated for 4 Academy Awards including Best Picture

Directed by James Cameron
With Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana
3hr 12 mins // US 2022

The Whale (15)

From acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky comes The Whale, the story of a reclusive English teacher who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.

“Brendan Fraser seals his comeback in a sensational film of rare compassion” Telegraph ★★★★★

“A film with a very big heart” Independent ★★★★

Winner of 2 Academy Awards including Best Actor (Fraser)

Directed by Darren Aronofsky
With Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins
1hr 57 mins // US 2022

Blue Jean (15)

England, 1988 – Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government are about to pass a law stigmatising gays and lesbians, forcing Jean, a PE teacher, to live a double life. As pressure mounts from all sides, the arrival of a new girl at school catalyses a crisis that will challenge Jean to her core.

“A masterpiece” Telegraph ★★★★★

Directed by Georgia Oakley
With Rosie McEwan
1hr 37 mins // UK 2022

Bük Presents: Women Talking (15)

Based on the best-selling book and nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, Women Talking is the powerful story of the women of an isolated religious community and their attempt to reconcile a brutal reality with their faith.

“At once timely and timeless.” Observer ★★★★★

We’ve teamed up with Arnold’s newest bookshop Bük, to offer 10 free copies of the book ‘Women Talking’ by Miriam Toews.

Book tickets for this screening for your chance to win a copy!

Or keep hold of your ticket/digital ticket and you can get 10% off the book when you buy from Bük.

  • Bük
    18a Calverton Road
    Arnold, Nottingham
    NG5 8FH

Terms and conditions of prize draw

Every person booking seats for the 7.15pm on Monday 27 February 2023 screening of Women Talking at The Bonington Theatre will be entered into the prize draw.

Entries close at 7.15pm 23 February 2023.

Winners will be drawn at random, and books will be handed out on the night, shortly before the film.

The prize is one of 10 copies of the book ‘Women Talking’ by Miriam Toews.

Also screening, Fri 24 Feb – Thu 9 March