Eden Court Cinema Guide - Dec 2009/jan 2010

>>>cinema guide Dec/Jan Cinema For more information, movie clips and reviews visit www.eden-court.co.uk

TICKET PRICES All Tickets pre 5.00pm Adults (over 18) Reduced Rates Under 18’s Family Ticket (2 Adults, Up to 2 Kids) Cinema Pass (Any 3 Films)

£4.50 £6.00 £5.50 £4.00 £17.00 Save £1.00 per film

DREAM AND SCREAM Bring your baby to one of our Dream And Scream screenings, specially for parents and carers of new babies aged 0–12 months. Look out for ‘Dream and Scream’ on individual screenings AUDIO DESCRIBED & SUBTITLED FILMS Eden Court offers a range of accessible film screenings. Look out for the (AD) for Audio Described, and (S) for subtitled screenings.

THE INFORMANT! (15) AD Matt Damon plays Marc Whitacre, America’s biggest corporate whistle blower. After uncovering an illegal price fixing scam he snitches to the ‘feds’, hides a tape recorder in his briefcase and starts dishing the dirt! Director Steven Soderbergh Starring Matt Damon, Clancy Brown, Tony Hale, Melanie Lynskey, Scott Bakula

USA I 2009 I 108 mins I http://theinformantmovie.warnerbros.com

27 NOV – 10 DEC

Tue 01 11.30, 20.30 I Wed 02 14.00, 19.30 I Thu 03 20.30 I Fri 04 18.00 (Subtitled), 20.30 I Sat 05 18.00, 20.30 Sun 06 17.00, 19.30 I Mon 07 18.00, 20.30 I Tue 08 11.30, 19.15 I Wed 09 14.00, 20.30 I Thu 10 18.00, 20.30

THE MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS (15) George Clooney plays Lyn Cassidy, a soldier who claims to be part of a crack military unit of psychic warriors with supernatural powers (including the ability to read minds, pass through solid objects, and kill goats by staring at them). Hack reporter Bob Wilton (McGregor) is looking for the big story that will catapult him to journalistic stardom… when the leader of Clooney’s troop goes missing, he may just have found the story he’s been searching for. Director Grant Heslov Starring George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey, Ewan McGregor

USA I 2009 I 90 mins I www.themenwhostareatgoatsmovie.com

SAT 26 – THU 31 DEC Sat 26 17.30 I Sun 27 14.00, 19.30 I Mon 28 18.15, 20.30 I Tue 29 19.30 I Wed 30 11.30, 19.30 I Thu 31 14.00, 17.30

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE (PG) Spike Jonze brings Maurice Sendak's children’s classic spectacularly to life in one of the year’s most anticipated releases. Sent to bed with no supper, unhappy Max's imagination takes him to Where the Wild Things Are; a magical place where mischief reigns and Max rules as King. But is his new kingdom as brilliant as it seems to be … or is there really no place like home? Director Spike Jonze Starring Max Records, Catherine Keener, Mark Ruffalo, James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker

USA I 2009 I TBC mins I http://wherethewildthingsare.warnerbros.com

SAT 26 DEC – SAT 09 JAN Sat 26 16.00, 19.00 I Sun 27 13.00, 16.00, 19.00 I Mon 28 11.00, 18.00 I Tue 29 11.00, 15.00 I Wed 30 11.00, 15.00 Thu 31 11.00, 15.00 I Sat 02 13.00, 16.00 I Sun 03 11.00, 19.00 I Mon 04 11.00 (Autism Friendly Screening), 17.00 Tue 05 11.00, 14.00 I Wed 06 11.00, 14.00 I Thu 07 11.00, 14.00 I Fri 08 11.00, 14.00 I Sat 09 14.00

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AN EDUCATION

(12A)

Nick Hornby adapts Guardian writer Lynn Barber’s personal account of her 1960’s schooldays. Carey Mulligan plays only child Jenny Miller, whose world is turned upside down when a charming playboy twice her age (David, played by Peter Sarsgaard) arrives on the scene and sweeps her, and her family off their feet. Director Lone Scherfig I Starring Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, Alfred Molina UK I 2009 I 99 mins I www.aneducationmovie.co.uk

FRI 11 – THU 17 DEC Fri 11 18.00, 20.30 I Sat 12 14.00, 18.00 I Sun 13 16.30 I Mon 14 11.30 (Friends coffee morning), 19.30 I Tue 15 14.00 Wed 16 19.15 I Thu 17 11.30 (Dream & Scream), 18.00

THE WHITE RIBBON DAS WEIßE BAND

(15)

Winner of the Palm D’Or at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, Michael Haneke’s latest film is perhaps his best yet. Set just before WW1, life in a remote German village spirals into chaos after a series of disturbing events turn the atmosphere sour. Amidst growing suspicion, envy, and doubt, the dark secrets which lie at the heart of the community threaten to change life forever. Director Michael Haneke I Starring Christian Friedel, Ulrich Tukur, Burghart Klaussner Germany/Austria/France/Italy I 2009 I 143 mins I In German with subtitles I www.thewhiteribbon.co.uk

FRI 18 – THU 24 DEC Fri 18 20.15 I Sat 19 17.30 I Sun 20 19.00 I Mon 21 20.15 I Tue 22 19.15 I Wed 23 11.30 I Thu 24 17.00

BRIGHT STAR

TALES FROM THE GOLDEN AGE

(PG)

AMINTIRI DIN EPOCA DE AUR (12A) Oscar winning Director Jane Campion (The Piano) makes an impressive return with the heartbreaking story of the passionate love affair between A surreal portrait of everyday life in Romania in the 1980s where 19th Century romantic poet John Keats and the beautiful, Fanny Brawne. undertones of fear, corruption and imprisonment were never far Director Jane Campion I Starring Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw away from the humour and spirit which kept people alive. UK/Australia/France I 2009 I 118 mins I www.brightstarthemovie.com

Director Hanno Höfer, Cristian Mungiu, Constantin Popescu, Ioana Uricaru

FRI 27 NOV– MON 07 DEC

Starring Alexandru Potocean, Avram Birau, Vlad Ivanov

Tue 01 14.00, 20.15 Thu 03 11.30 (dream & scream), 18.15 (Subtitled) I Fri 04 18.15 Sat 05 13.30, 20.15 Sun 06 13.30, 19.15 I Mon 07 18.15, 20.45

Rom/Fr I 2009 I 131 mins I Romanian & subtitles I talesfromthegoldenage.co.uk

THU 10 – MON 14 DEC Thu 10 20.45 I Fri 11 17.45 I Sat 12 19.30 I Sun 13 14.00 I Mon 14 20.30

WARREN MILLER’S DYNASTY (12A) www.warrenmiller.co.uk One of the highlights on any ski fan’s calendar, Warren Miller’s latest creation could be his best yet. This latest offering takes you from the mountains of China, Alaska and Norway to Colorado, British Columbia, and much more. This year’s movie is narrated by Olympic Champion Jonny Moseley. A sure fire sell-out – make sure you get your tickets early! Please note that tickets for this screening are £8.50 USA I 2009 I 120 mins

THU 03 & TUE 15 DEC Thu 03 20.15 I Tue 15 19.30

Women Against Violence Screenings PRICE OF PLEASURE (18 TBC) www.thepriceofpleasure.com Once relegated to the margins of society, pornography has become one of the most visible and profitable sectors of the cultural industries across the world. Price of Pleasure examines how pornography affects our lives and what place it occupies in the debate about violence against women. Linda Thomson from The Women’s Support Project will present a pre-show discussion on our ‘Pornified’ society.

Tickets for this screening are £4.00

Motor-mouth roadie and wanabee music manager Le Donk (Considine) attempts to secure Nottingham rapper Scor-Zay-Zee a support slot at an Arctic Monkeys gig in this improvised and hilarious rockumentary from Shane Meadows (This Is England). Director Shane Meadows Starring Paddy Considine, Scorz-Ayz-Ee, Olivia Colman, Arctic Monkeys UK I 2009 I 71 mins

WED 02 DEC 19.15

www.ipman-movie.com Asian superstar Donnie Yen takes the title role in this award-winning wartime period action-drama which brings to the screen the fascinating life of the celebrated Chinese martial artist and master to Bruce Lee, who was the first person to teach the close range combat techniques of Wing Chun openly. Director Yip Wai- shun Starring Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Siu-Wong Fan Hong Kong I 2008 I 106 mins I Cantonese with subtitles

FRI 04 & SAT 05 DEC Fri 04 20.45 I Sat 05 18.00

Director Chyng Sun, Miguel Picker USA I 2008 I 55 mins

LE DONK & SCOR-ZAY-ZEE (15)

IP MAN (15)

TUE 01 DEC 18.30

SISTERS IN LAW (12A) This fascinating and often hilarious documentary looks at the work of one small courthouse in southwest Cameroon. As the State Counsel and Court President, the two women at the heart of the story dispense wisdom, wisecracks and justice in equal measure. Director Florence Ayisi, Kim Longinotto Starring Vera Ngassa, Beatrice Ntuba Cameroon / UK I 2005 I 105 mins

WED 09 DEC 19.00

STAFF MOVIE MOULIN ROUGE (12) Just for fun, we’ve introduced the ‘Staff Movie of the Month’ which this time is the choice of the lovely Rachel Colquhoun, tea lover extraordinaire and PA to the Management Team. Rachel says, “I have chosen Moulin Rouge because it’s the ultimate in escapism; with its stunning costumes and sets, great music and truly romantic love story. I could watch it again and again” Director Baz Luhrmann Starring Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor Australia/USA I 2001 I 127 mins

THU 10 DEC 18.15

TAKING WOODSTOCK

Silent Nights Screenings

(15)

After hearing that a planned music festival has lost its permit, Elliot offers the use of his family’s struggling motel to the promoters to generate some much-needed business. Before he knows it, the Woodstock staff are moving in and half a million people are on their way to Yasgur’s farm. Ang Lee tells the story of the coming together of Woodstock in this love-fuelled comedy.

BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN (PG) Battleship Potemkin is considered to be Sergei Eisenstein’s most important film, both for its own sake and for its influence on the development of cinema. A true landmark in cinema history. Director Sergei Eisenstein

Director Ang Lee I Starring Henry Goodman, Liev Schriber

Starring Aleksandr Antonov, Grigori Aleksandrov

USA I 2009 I 120 min I www.filminfocus.com/focusfeatures/film/taking_woodstock/

USSR I 1925 I 72 mins

FRI 11 – THU 17 DEC

SUNRISE – A SONG OF TWO HUMANS ( U)

Fri 11 20.15 I Sat 12 17.00, 20.30 I Sun 13 19.30 I Mon 14 18.00 Tue 15 11.30 I Wed 16 19.30 I Thu 17 14.00, 20.30

A SERIOUS MAN

SUN 06 DEC 17.15

(15)

Larry Gopnik is a good husband and father, and a hard working university professor. But his wife decides to leave him for someone close to home, his son is acting suspiciously and his career may be in some trouble. With all this happening he can’t even get in to see his Rabbi. What will Larry Gopnik do? A Serious Man sees the Coens back on top form with another terrific quirky comedy.

Winner of 3 Oscars, and widely regarded as one of the most visually gorgeous and emotionally rich silent films ever made, Sunrise chronicles the murderous desires and repentance of a wayward husband. Director F. W. Murnau Starring George O'Brien, Janet Gaynor USA I 1927 I 94 mins

SUN 13 DEC 19.15

PANDORA’S BOX

Director Ethan Coen, Joel Coen I Starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Kind

DIE BÜCHSE DER PANDORA

USA I 2009 I 105 min I www.filminfocus.com/focusfeatures/film/a_serious_man/

Featuring one of the most iconic images in cinema history, Louise Brooks’ bob cut, Pandora’s Box follows the downward spiral of the passionate, yet innocent, showgirl Lulu (Brooks), whose sexual vivacity has a devastating effect on everyone around her.

FRI 18 – THU 24 DEC Fri 18 18.00, 20.30 I Sat 19 20.30 I Sun 20 16.30 I Mon 21 18.00 Wed 23 19.30 I Thu 24 13.30

ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST (15) Sergio Leone’s monumental epic has been re-issued in this glorious new print. Henry Fonda’s deep blue eyes sparkle with menace in the bad guy role, and with Charles Bronson, the harmonica playing mysterious stranger, this could be the greatest western ever made.

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (U) It’s a Wonderful Life is as much a part of a brilliant Christmas as turkey, mince pies and presents! Don’t miss your chance to see the best Christmas film of all time on the big screen – but book your tickets quickly because last year’s screenings sold out within days! Director Frank Capra Starring James Stewart

SAT 19 - THU 24 DEC

Starring Claudia Cardinale, Henry Fonda

Sat 19 13.00 I Sun 20 13.00 I Mon 21 17.30 Wed 23 14.00 (Subtitled) I Thu 24 11.30, 14.00

Italy/USA I 1968 I 165 mins

TUE 15 – THU 17 DEC Tue 15 19.00 I Wed 16 11.30 I Thu 17 19.30

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON (12A) www.twilightthemovie.com The second instalment of the hugely popular Twilight saga sees the romance between mortal and vampire move to the next level as Bella delves deeper into the mysteries of the supernatural.

Director Georg Wilhelm Pabst Starring Louise Brooks, Fritz Kortner, Francis Lederer Germany I 1929 I 109 mins

SUN 20 DEC 19.15

Inverness Film Fans (IFF) SUNSHINE STATE (15) Writer and director John Sayles’ award winning story is set in Plantation Island, Florida, a place where local real estate development is changing a modest beachside community into an upscale, manicured resort for winter-weary Northerners. The long-time locals are divided on whether to cash in or stand their ground...

USA I 1946 I 129 mins

Director Sergio Leone

( PG)

Director John Sayles Starring Angela Bassett, Edie Falco

THE BEACHES OF AGNÉS LES PLAGES D'AGNÉS (18)

USA I 2002 I 140 mins

www.cinemaguild.com/beachesofagnes

BLACK CAT WHITE CAT (15)

Celebrated filmmaker Agnes Varda turns the camera on herself in this autobiographical documentary which revisits her past. Incorporating clips from Varda's work, animation, and photographs, the film plays like a fond scrapbook of a colourful and accomplished life.

TUE 08 DEC 19.30

Set on the banks of the Danube, this colourful comedy is crammed with spectacle, incident and the music of Emir Kusturica’s famous travelling gypsy band. Director Emir Kusturica France/Germany/Fed Rep of Yugoslavia I 1998 I 128 mins

Director Agnés Varda Starring Agnés Varda

(In Bulgarian, Romany, German and Serbian with subtitles)

Director Chris Weitz

France I 2008 I 112 mins I In French with subtitles

Starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson

TUE 22 DEC 19.30

SAT 26 – MON 28 DEC

USA I 2009 I 130 mins

Sat 26 19.30 I Sun 27 17.00 I Mon 28 20.15

Family Films

FRI 18 – THU 24 DEC Fri 18 18.00 I Sat 19 14.00, 17.00,19.30 I Sun 20 14.00, 17.00 Mon 21 20.30 (Over 18’s screening) I Tue 22 11.30 (Dream & Scream) I Wed 23 15.00, 19.15 I Thu 24 11.00, 17.15

THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE LE PREMIER JOUR DU RESTE DE TA VIE

(15)

MARIA STUARDA (PG)

www.lepremierjour-lefilm.com/ (in French)

Continuing our big screen opera series, we bring the stunning Maria Stuarda to Inverness. Featuring the Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, this fantastic opera is based on the life of Mary Queen of Scots and her cousin Queen Elizabeth and is a real treat for opera fans, so don’t miss it...

This hilarious French comedy takes a kaleidoscopic multi-character view on the critical issues affecting the close but chaotic Duval family. Nominated for 9 Cesar Award, this fantastic film also boasts one of the best soundtracks of the year.

Director Pier Luigi Pizzi

France I 2008 I 112 mins I In French with subtitles

Starring Mariella Devia, Anna Caterina Antonacci

TUE 29 – THU 31 DEC

Italy I 2008 I 170 mins (Sung in Italian & English subtitles)

Tue 29 19.15 I Wed 30 19.15 I Thu 31 17.15

SUN 13 16.00 & MON 14 DEC 11.00

Director Rémi Bezançon Starring Jaques Gamblin

GHOSTBUSTERS (PG) Director Ivan Reitman USA I 1984 I 105 mins

SAT 05 DEC 11.00

FANTASTIC MR. FOX (PG) Director Wes Anderson USA / UK I 2009 I 86 mins I www.fantasticmrfoxovie.com

SAT 12 DEC 11.00 SUN 13 DEC 13.00

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS (U) Director Phil Lord, Christopher Miller USA I 2009 I 99 mins

SAT 19 DEC 11.00

>>>december timetable Tue 01 11.30 14.00 18.30 20.15 20.30

The Informant! Bright Star Price of Pleasure Bright Star The Informant! (

Wed 02 14.00 The Informant! 19.15 Le Donk & Scor-Zay-Zee 19.30 The Informant! Thu 03 11.30 18.15 20.15 20.30

Bright Star Dream & Scream Bright Star subtitled Warren Miller's Dynasty The Informant!

Fri 04 18.15 18.00 20.30 20.45

Bright Star The Informant! subtitled The Informant! Ip Man

Sat 05 11.00 13.30 18.00 18.00 20.15 20.30

Ghostbusters Bright Star The Informant! Ip Man Bright Star The Informant!

Sun 06 13.30 17.00 17.15 19.15 19.30

Bright Star The Informant! Battleship Potemkin Bright Star The Informant!

Mon 07 18.00 The Informant! 18.15 Bright Star 20.30 The Informant! 20.45 Bright Star Tue 08 11.30 The Informant! 19.15 The Informant! 19.30 Sunshine State IFF Wed 09 14.00 The Informant! 19.00 Sisters in Law 20.30 The Informant! Thu 10 18.00 18.15 20.30 20.45

The Informant! Moulin Rouge Staff Film The Informant! ( Tales From The Golden Age

Fri 11 17.45 18.00 20.15 20.30

Tales From The Golden Age An Education Taking Woodstock An Education

Sat 12 11.00 14.00 17.00 18.00 19.30 20.30

Fantastic Mr Fox An Education Taking Woodstock An Education Tales From The Golden Age Taking Woodstock

Sun 13 13.00 14.00 16.00 16.30 19.15 19.30

Fantastic Mr Fox Tales From The Golden Age Maria Stuarda An Education Sunrise Taking Woodstock

Mon 14 11.00 Maria Stuarda 11.30 An Education friends coffee morning 18.00 Taking Woodstock 19.30 An Education 20.30 Tales From The Golden Age Tue 15 11.30 14.00 19.00 19.30

Taking Woodstock An Education Once Upon A Time In The West Warren Miller's Dynasty

Wed 16 11.30 Once Upon A Time In The West 19.15 An Education 19.30 Taking Woodstock Thu 17 11.30 14.00 18.00 19.30 20.30

An Education Dream & Scream Taking Woodstock An Education Once Upon A Time In The West Taking Woodstock

Fri 18 18.00 18.00 20.15 20.30

A Serious Man Twilight: New Moon The White Ribbon A Serious Man

Sat 19 11.00 13.00 14.00 17.00 17.30 19.30 20.30

Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs It's A Wonderful Life Twilight: New Moon Twilight: New Moon The White Ribbon Twilight: New Moon A Serious Man

Sun 20 13.00 14.00 16.30 17.00 19.00 19.15

It's A Wonderful Life Twilight: New Moon A Serious Man Twilight: New Moon The White Ribbon Pandora's Box

Mon 21 17.30 It's A Wonderful Life 18.00 A Serious Man

20.15 20.30

IFF Inverness Film Fans The White Ribbon Twilight: New Moon (Over 18's screening)

Tue 22 11.30 Twilight: New Moon Dream & Scream 19.15 The White Ribbon 19.30 Black Cat White Cat IFF Wed 23 11.30 The White Ribbon 14.00 It's A Wonderful Life subtitled 15.00 Twilight: New Moon 19.15 Twilight: New Moon 19.30 A Serious Man Thu 24 11.00 11.30 13.30 14.00 17.00 17.15

Twilight: New Moon It's A Wonderful Life A Serious Man It's A Wonderful Life The White Ribbon Twilight: New Moon

Fri 25 Happy Christmas! Sat 26 16.00 17.30 19.00 19.30

Where The Wild Things Are The Men Who Stare At Goats Where The Wild Things Are The Beaches of Agnes

Sun 27 13.00 14.00 16.00 17.00 19.00 19.30

Where The Wild Things Are The Men Who Stare At Goats Where The Wild Things Are The Beaches of Agnes Where The Wild Things Are The Men Who Stare At Goats

Mon 28 11.00 Where The Wild Things Are 18.00 Where The Wild Things Are 18.15 The Men Who Stare At Goats 20.15 The Beaches of Agnes 20.30 The Men Who Stare At Goats Tue 29 11.00 15.00 19.15 19.30

Where The Wild Things Are Where The Wild Things Are The First Day Of The Rest Of Your Life The Men Who Stare At Goats

Wed 30 11.00 Where The Wild Things Are 11.30 The Men Who Stare At Goats 15.00 Where The Wild Things Are 19.15 The First Day Of The Rest Of Your Life 19.30 The Men Who Stare At Goats Thu 31 11.00 14.00 15.00 17.15 17.30

Where The Wild Things Are The Men Who Stare At Goats Where The Wild Things Are The First Day Of The Rest Of Your Life The Men Who Stare At Goats

>>>january timetable Fri 01 Happy New Year! Sat 02 13.00 Where The Wild Things Are 16.00 Where The Wild Things Are 17.00 Amelia 19.00 Bunny And The Bull 19.30 Je Veux Voir Sun 03 11.00 Where The Wild Things Are 13.00 Amelia 16.45 Bunny And The Bull 17.00 Je Veux Voir 19.00 Where The Wild Things Are 19.15 Amelia Mon 04 11.00 Where The Wild Things Are Autism friendly screening 17.00 Where The Wild Things Are 18.00 Je Veux Voir 19.30 Bunny And The Bull 20.00 Amelia subtitled

Sun 10 13.00 The Cove 14.00 Nine 17.00 The Red Shoes 17.15 Johnny Mad Dog 19.30 Nine 19.45 9 Mon 11 11.30 The Red Shoes Friends Coffee Morning 18.00 Nine 18.15 The Cove 20.30 Nine 20.45 Paper Heart Tue 12 11.30 Nine 14.00 The Cove 18.00 Paper Heart 19.30 Nine 20.00 Butterfly Visible Secrets Wed 13 11.30 Paper Heart Dream & Scream 14.00 Nine 19.15 Nine 19.30 The Search for Shangri-la

Tue 05 11.00 Where The Wild Things Are 11.30 Amelia 14.00 Where The Wild Things Are 19.15 Bunny And The Bull 19.30 Mississippi Burning

Thu 14 11.30 Nine 18.00 Nine 18.15 Paper Heart 20.15 Seraphine 20.30 Nine

Wed 06 11.00 Where The Wild Things Are 14.00 Where The Wild Things Are 19.15 Ming Ming Visible Secrets 19.30 Amelia

Fri 15 18.00 18.15 20.30 20.45

Thu 07 11.00 Where The Wild Things Are 14.00 Where The Wild Things Are 19.15 Bunny And The Bull 19.30 Amelia

Sat 16 11.00 Scooby Doo 14.00 Nine 17.45 Harry Brown 18.00 Nine 20.00 The Godfather 20.15 Seraphine

Fri 08 11.00 14.00 18.00 18.15 20.30 20.45

Where The Wild Things Are Where The Wild Things Are Nine Johnny Mad Dog Nine The Cove

Sat 09 11.00 9 11.30 Nine 13.30 The Cove 14.00 Where The Wild Things Are 17.00 The Red Shoes 17.45 The Cove 20.00 Nine 20.15 Johnny Mad Dog

Nine Seraphine Nine Harry Brown

Sun 17 12.00 Nine 14.00 Seraphine 14.30 Scooby Doo 17.00 The Godfather 17.15 Harry Brown 20.00 Nine 20.15 The Godfather Part 2

IFF Inverness Film Fans Wed 20 11.30 Nine 19.15 The Floating Landscape Visible Secrets 19.30 Nine Thu 21 14.00 Nine 18.00 Nine 18.30 Love Exposure 20.30 Nine Fri 22 18.00 18.15 20.30 20.45

Henri-George Clouzot’s Inferno Glorious 39 Starsuckers Disgrace

Sat 23 11.00 Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed 13.30 Glorious 39 14.00 Disgrace 17.30 Disgrace 18.00 Starsuckers 20.00 High Fidelity Staff Pick 20.30 Henri-George Clouzot's Inferno Sun 24 14.00 Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed 16.45 Henri-George Clouzot's Inferno 17.00 Glorious 39 19.15 Disgrace 19.30 Citizen Kane Mon 25 18.00 Disgrace 18.15 Citizen Kane 20.30 Henri-George Clouzot's Inferno 20.45 Glorious 39 Tue 26 11.30 Glorious 39 19.15 Visible Secret Visible Secrets 19.30 Disgrace Wed 27 19.30 The Sorrow and the Pity Part 1 19.30 Disgrace Thu 28 18.00 Disgrace 18.15 The Sorrow and the Pity Part 2 20.30 Disgrace 20.45 I'm Gonna Explode Fri 29 18.15 I'm Gonna Explode 20.45 Cracks

Mon 18 18.00 Nine 18.15 Seraphine 20.30 Nine 20.45 Harry Brown

Sat 30 11.00 Planet 51 17.45 Cracks 20.15 I'm Gonna Explode

Tue 19 14.00 Nine 19.15 Nine 19.30 Unforgiven

Sun 31 14.00 Planet 51 17.15 I'm Gonna Explode 19.45 Cracks

>>> january

cinema guide NINE (Cert TBC) A big screen version of the Tony Award winning musical based on Federico Fellini’s 8½. Director Guido Contini (Day Lewis) finds it difficult to juggle his professional life and all the women who surround him. With an all-star cast the new work from the Chicago director Rob Marshall should have all the magic of the best cinematic musicals. Director Rob Marshall Starring Daniel Day Lewis, Penélope Cruz, Judi Dench, Sophia Loren, Nicole Kidman

USA I 2009 I TBC mins I http://nine-movie.com

FRI 08 – THU 21 JAN

Fri 08 18.00, 20.30 I Sat 09 11.30, 20.00 I Sun 10 14.00, 19.30 I Mon 11 18.00, 20.30 I Tue 12 11.30, 19.30 Wed 13 14.00, 19.15 I Thu 14 11.30, 18.00, 20.30 I Fri 15 18.00, 20.30 I Sat 16 14.00, 18.00 I Sun 17 12.00, 20.00 Mon 18 18.00, 20.30 I Tue 19 14.00, 19.15 I Wed 20 11.30, 19.30 I Thu 21 14.00, 18.00, 20.30

BUNNY AND THE BULL (15) This is a road movie with a difference... it takes place indoors! From the wastelands of Silesia and the fields of Andalucía to the madness of the Moustachioed Matador and the hi-jinks of the hot-tempered crab waitress, it’s no surprise to learn that this outrageously weird comedy is brought to you from the creators of The Mighty Boosh. Director Paul King Starring Edward Hogg, Simon Farnaby, Veronica Echegui

UK I 2009 I 101 mins I www.bunnyandthebull.com

SAT 02 – TUE 05 & THU 07 JAN Sat 02 19.00 I Sun 03 16.45 I Mon 04 19.30 I Tue 05 19.15 I Thu 07 19.15

THE COVE (12A) A pulse pounding eco-documentary produced by a crack team of divers, activists and special effects experts who infiltrate a secret cove in Japan to expose one of history's most shocking and unimaginable crimes against nature. Director Louie Psihoyos Starring Louie Psihoyos, Hayden Panettiere, Joe Chisolm

USA I 2009 I 90 mins I www.thecovemovie.com/

FRI 08 – TUE12 JAN Fri 08 20.45 I Sat 09 13.30, 17.45 I Sun 10 13.00 I Mon 11 18.15 I Tue 12 14.00

DISGRACE (15) Cape Town university professor, David Lurie is forced out of his job for having an affair with one of his students. To take the heat off for a while, he moves in with his daughter at her peaceful country farm. But when the landowners are attacked by three black youths, he and his daughter are thrust into a conflict with the lingering demons of apartheid. Director Steve Jacobs Starring John Malkovich, Eriq Ebouaney, Jessica Haines

Australia/South Africa I 2008 I 118 mins

FRI 22 – THU 28 JAN Fri 22 20.45 I Sat 23 14.00, 17.30 I Sun 24 19.15 I Mon 25 18.00 I Tue 26 19.30 I Wed 27 19.30 I Thu 28 18.00, 20.30

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JE VEUX VOIR (12A)

THE RED SHOES (U)

THE GODFATHER (15)

Lebanese actor Rabih Mroue escorts Catherine Deneuve to witness the devastation caused by the recent war, but as they proceed further into the damaged areas their intrepid excursion becomes an unpredictable, unexpected adventure. This fiction/documentary hybrid addresses the harsh realities of conflict in the Middle East.

This brand new digital restoration of Powell and Pressburger’s dazzling film tells the story of a young ambitious ballerina torn between love and her career.

A rare chance to see Coppola’s gangster masterpieces on the big screen

Director Joana Hadji thomas, Khalil Joreige Starring Catherine Deneuve, Rabih Mroue France/Lebanon I 2008 I 75 mins In French, Arabic and English with subtitles

Directors Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger Starring Moira Shearer, Anton Walbrook UK I 1948 I 135 mins

SAT 09 – MON 11 JAN Sat 09 17.00 I Sun 10 17.00 Mon 11 11.30 (Friends Coffee Morning)

SAT 02 – MON 04 JAN Sat 02 19.30 I Sun 03 17.00 I Mon 04 18.00

AMELIA (PG) AD www.foxsearchlight.com/amelia/ Amelia Earhart became a worldwide household name as the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. Five years later, driven by destiny, she embarks on her greatest ever challenge; to fly solo round the world. Whatever the outcome, this would become one of the most talked about journeys in history.

Starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan USA I 1972 I 175 mins

SAT 16 20.00 & SUN 17 JAN 17.00

THE GODFATHER: Part 2 (18) Director Francis Ford Coppola

PAPER HEART (PG) www.paperheart-movie.com/ Charlyne’s making a documentary about a subject she doesn't fully understand – love. She asks friends, scientists, bikers, romance novelists and children; ‘Does true love really exist?’ Ironically, during filming, she starts dating a boy and as their relationship develops on camera; her quest for answers becomes more personal. Director Nicholas Jasenovec

Director Mira Nair

Starring Charlyne Yi, Michael Cera, Seth Rogan

Starring Hilary Swank Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor

USA I 2009 I 87 mins

USA/Canada I 2009 I 111 mins

MON 11 – THU 14 JAN

SAT 02 – THU 07 JAN

Mon 11 20.45 I Tue 12 18.00 Wed 13 11.30 (Dream & Scream) I Thu 14 18.15

Sat 02 17.00 I Sun 03 13.00, 19.15 I Mon 04 20.00 (Subtitled) Tue 05 11.30 I Wed 06 19.30 I Thu 07 19.30

Director Francis Ford Coppola

Starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall USA I 1974 I 200 mins

SUN 17 JAN 20.15

STARSUCKERS (12A) www.starsuckersmovie.com/ A feature documentary about the celebrity obsessed media which uncovers the real reasons behind our addiction to fame and blows the lid on the corporations and individuals who profit from it. Director Chris Atkins There will be a Q + A with Chris Atkins on Friday 22 Jan UK I 2009 I 103 mins I In French with subtitles

FRI 22 20.30 & SAT 23 JAN 18.00

SÉRAPHINE (PG) www.seraphinemovie.com/

JOHNNY MAD DOG (15)

THE SEARCH FOR SHANGRI-LA (Cert TBC)

www.tfmdistribution.com/johnnymaddog/ Fifteen-year-old Johnny heads a platoon of soldiers who are younger than he is. Charged with overtaking a city in an attempt to unseat the government, Johnny leads his band of baby faced killers on a murderous rampage toward their destination.

The opportunity to visit a hidden world has always fascinated travellers and explorers. This selection of films from the BFI National Archive reveals extraordinary images taken in Tibet from 1922 –1950.

WED 13 JAN 19.30

Director Jean-Stephane Sauvaire

FRI 08 – SUN 10 JAN Fri 08 18.15 I Sat 09 20.15 I Sun 10 17.15

9 (12A) www.filminfocus.com/focusfeatures/film/9/splash/

In a post apocalyptic world where giant machines scour the earth intent on complete annihilation, a group of man-made creatures survive by hiding from these murderous machines. But when newcomer, 9 joins their group he shows them they must tackle the situation head on because the future of civilization depends on them. Director Shane Acker Voices Elijah Wood, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Connelly

Director Martin Provost Starring Yolande Moreau, Ulrich Tuker France/Belgium I 2008 I 126 mins In French with subtitles

Starring Christophe Minie, Daisy Victoria Vandy France/Belgium/Liberia I 2008 I 98 mins

Famous French painter Séraphine Louis, was a simple housekeeper who, in 1905 at age 41, began painting brilliantly colourful canvases. When a German art critic and collector discovers her talent, a moving and unexpected relationship develops between them.

HARRY BROWN (18) When his best friend, Leonard is murdered by a gang of thugs, retired marine Harry Brown (played by Michael Caine) is compelled to act and soon begins to dispense his own brand of justice. A tour de force performance by Michael Caine – possibly a career best! Director Daniel Barber Starring Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, Iain Glen UK I 2009 I 108 mins I harrybrownthemovie.co.uk

FRI 15 – MON 18 JAN Fri 15 20.45 I Sat 16 17.45 I Sun 17 17.15 I Mon 18 20.45

THU 14 – MON 18 JAN Thu 14 20.15 I Fri 15 18.15 I Sat 16 20.15 I Sun 17 14.00 Mon 18 18.15

LOVE EXPOSURE AI NO MUKIDASHI (18) www.ai-muki.com/ An ‘up-skirt’ pornographer meets beautiful schoolgirl and begins to question his career choice. This four hour odyssey of pop culture, covers subjects as diverse as love, hysteria, perversion, faith, and (of course) pornography. You will never see another movie quite like it. We suggest you wear trousers to this screening – you never know who’s around! Please note there will be an interval at this screening

USA I 2009 I 79 mins

Director Sion Sono

SAT 09 & SUN 10 JAN

Starring Takahiro Nishijima, Hikari Mitsushima

Sat 09 11.00 I Sun 10 19.45

Japan I 2009 I 237 mins I In Japanese with subtitles

THU 21 18.30

GLORIOUS 39 (12A)

CRACKS (15)

Visible Secrets:

A web of secrets and lies engulfs the daughter of a highly influential conservative MP who begins to suspect that the British government may be involved in the death of her best friend. Set in the summer of 1939, just before WW2, this absorbing thriller shows how the dark secrets at the heart of a family can help tear it apart.

This intensely powerful thriller is set in an all girl’s boarding school in 1934 and centres on the most popular clique of girls. Everything begins to unravel for the girls when new Spanish pupil, Fammia, arrives.

Hong Kong's Women Filmmakers

Director Stephen Poliakoff Starring Romola Garai, Bill Nighy, Eddie Redmayne, Julie Christie, David Tennant UK I 2009 I 125 mins I www.glorious39-movie.com

Director Jordan Scott Starring Eva Green, Juno Temple UK/Ireland I 2009 I 104 mins

FRI 29 JAN – THU 04 FEB Fri 29 20.45 I Sat 30 17.45 I Sun 31 19.45 Mon 01 Feb 19.30 I Tue 02 11.30 I Wed 03 19.15 Thu 04 20.45

FRI 22 – TUE 26 JAN Fri 22 18.15 I Sat 23 13.30 I Sun 24 17.00 I Mon 25 20.45 Tue 26 11.30

I’M GONNA EXPLODE VOY A EXPLOTAR (15)

HENRI-GEORGE CLOUZOT'S INFERNO (15)

www.voyaexplotar.com/

Serge Bromberg and Ruxandra Medrea have created a film which is part original, part documentary and part reconstruction, Henri-Georges Clouzot’s Inferno shows the 1964 film, L’Enfer as it was originally shot, and tells the emotional story of an ill-fated film project and of legendary film-maker Henri-Georges Clouzot.

Roman and Maru join forces in their desire to escape the tedium of everyday life and rebel against the adult world. With incredible performances from the two young actors, this is being hailed as one of the most innovative adventures in contemporary cinema. Director Gerardo Naranjo Starring Juan Pablo De Santiago, Maria Deschamps Mexico I 2008 I 103 mins I Spanish with subtitles

Directors Serge Bromberg, Ruxandra Medrea

THU 28 – SUN 31 JAN

Starring Catherine Allegret, Berenica Bejo

Thu 28 20.45 I Fri 29 18.15 I Sat 30 20.15 I Sun 31 17.15

France I 2009 I 99 mins I French with subtitles

FRI 22 – MON 25 JAN

THE SORROW & THE PITY

Fri 22 18.00 I Sat 23 20.30 I Sun 24 16.45 I Mon 25 20.30

LE CHAGRIN ET LA PITIE (12A)

STAFF MOVIE HIGH FIDELITY (15)

Oscar-winning director Marcel Ophul’s film about life in occupied France during the Second World War is considered to be one of the greatest historical documentaries ever made.

After a messy break up with the love of his life Rob (John Cusack) evaluates his shambolic love history against a back drop of musical classics. This month’s staff pick was chosen by Melanie Davidson who injects some much needed glamour into our maintenance department! “Hi Fidelity has me totally transfixed every time I see it.” We are hopeful that Mick Audsley, the editor, will be present at the screening for a Q&A.

Director Marcel Ophuls Showing as part of Holocaust Memorial Day, 27 Jan France/Switzerland/West Germany I 1969 I 248 mins

WED 27 & THU 28 JAN Part 1 Wed 27 19.30 I Part 2 Thu 28 18.15

Family Films

Starring John Cusack, Jack Black

SCOOBY DOO (PG)

UK/USA I 2000 I 113 mins

Director Raja Gosnell Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar

SAT 23 JAN 20.00

USA I 2002 I 86 mins

SAT 16 JAN 11.00 SUN 17 JAN 14.30 A brand new print of the greatest film ever made. Orson Welles’ debut is a landmark in cinema history which even today is worthy of a viewing.

This debut feature from renowned commercial and music video director Susie Au follows Ming Ming as she steals from an underworld boss, hoping she can use the money to disappear with her lover. But the film takes a curious turn when she encounters her doppelganger while on the run... Director Susie Au Starring Zhou Xun, Tony Yang Hong Kong I 2007 I 72 mins I Cantonese with subtitles

WED 06 JAN 19.15

BUTTERFLY HU DIE (15) Housewife Flavia’s chance encounter with an attractive young woman reminds her that ‘oranges are not the only fruit’ as memories of her youth come flooding back. Butterfly was selected for several international film festivals and marked the arrival of a vital new voice on the Hong Kong cinema landscape. Director Yan Yan Mak Starring Josie Ho, Yuan Tian Hong Kong I 2004 I 124 mins I Cantonese with subtitles

TUE 12 JAN 20.00

THE FLOATING LANDSCAPE LIAN ZHI FENG JING (12A) After the death of her lover, Mann sets out on a mission to find the landscape her artist boyfriend had painted from a childhood memory. The film’s beauty was rewarded through a Best Cinematography Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Director Carol Lai Starring Karena Lam, Ekin Cheng Hong Kong I 2003 I 96 mins I Cantonese with subtitles

WED 20 JAN 19.15

The film is playing over two days & tickets are £3 per part, or £5 for both

Director Stephen Frears

CITIZEN KANE (U)

MING MING (15)

SCOOBY DOO 2 (PG)

VISIBLE SECRET YOULING RENJIAN (15) This visually inventive combination of traditional ghost story and comedy proved something of a surprise box-office hit for Ann Hui. Taiwanese actress Qi Shu plays June, a woman whose left eye sees ghosts! Director Ann Hui Starring : Eason Chan, Qi Shu Hong Kong I 2001 I 98 mins I Cantonese with subtitles

TUE 26 JAN 19.15

Inverness Film Fans (IFF) MISSISSIPPI BURNING (18) Director Alan Parker Starring Gene Hackman USA I 1988 I 126 mins

TUE 05 JAN 19.30

Director Raja Gosnell Starring Freddie Prinze Jr USA I 2004 I 92 mins

UNFORGIVEN (15)

Director Orson Welles

SAT 23 JAN 11.00 SUN 24 JAN 14.00

Director Clint Eastwood Starring Morgan Freeman

Starring Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten

PLANET 51 (U)

USA I 1941 I 119 mins

SUN 24 & MON 25 JAN Sun 24 19.30 I Mon 25 18.15

USA I 1992 I 130 mins

TUE 19 JAN 19.30

Directors George Blanco, Javier Abad

NIGHT MOVES (18)

USA I 2009 I 90 mins

Director Arthur Penn Starring James Woods

SAT 30 JAN 11.00 SUN 31 JAN 14.00

USA I 1975 I 95 mins

TUE 02 FEB 19.30

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