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Martin Scorsese, the undoubted king of the gangster genre returns to home territory with this sprawling story of Frank Sheeran, a key figure in the American mafia. Robert De Niro plays Sheeran in his dotage, recalling the key moments in his career, especially the events leading up to the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino). Using digital de-ageing, the trifecta of Pacino, De Niro and Joe Pesci play these complex men at all ages of their lives, from recruitment…
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The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD 2019/20 PHILIP GLASS Phelim McDermott returns to the Met with a new staging of Glass’s Akhnaten, originally created by LA Opera, Improbable, and English National Opera, where it premiered, winning the 2017 Olivier Award for Best New Opera Production. Running time: Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes, including two-intervals.
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The Peanut Butter Falcon is a modern Mark Twain-esque adventure starring Shia LaBeouf (American Honey, Fury) as a small-time outlaw turned unlikely coach who joins forces with Zak, a young man with Down Syndrome on the run from the nursing home with the dream of becoming a professional wrestler. Dakota Johnson (Suspiria, Fifty Shades of Grey) stars as Zak's loving, but stubborn, carer. Cert: 12A Running time: 1hr 37mins
Find out more »The Peanut Butter Falcon is a modern Mark Twain-esque adventure starring Shia LaBeouf (American Honey, Fury) as a small-time outlaw turned unlikely coach who joins forces with Zak, a young man with Down Syndrome on the run from the nursing home with the dream of becoming a professional wrestler. Dakota Johnson (Suspiria, Fifty Shades of Grey) stars as Zak's loving, but stubborn, carer. Cert: 12A Running time: 1hr 37mins
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Present Laughter by Noël Coward Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter. As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching. Captured live from The…
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Ricky takes an opportunity as a self-employed delivery driver but quickly discovers it’s not as rosy as it seems. Between the pressures of work and zero hours contract, the struggle to make ends meet takes its toll on their family. From director Ken Loach comes another arresting tale of the difficulties faced in modern Britain. Starring Kris Hitchen, Debbie Honeywood, Rhys Stone, and Katie Proctor. Since the financial crash of 2008, Ricky (Kris Hitchen) has had it tough trying…
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A wealthy young widow and ambitious scientist embark on an unlikely expedition to fly higher than anyone else in history. But as the epic quest hots up, the pair make remarkable discoveries and face perilous danger. Felicity Jones, Eddie Redmayne, and Phoebe Fox star in this true story presented by writer-director Tom Harper. Wealthy young widow and avid aeronaut Amelia Wren (Felicity Jones) harbours dreams of reaching record heights, determined to push the limit of human aviation. When she…
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Widow Betty McLeish is worth millions, which is why she catches the eye of con man Roy Courtnay. To get his hands on the cash, Roy’s plan is simple: sweep Betty off her feet. Yet he finds himself caring about her, and what would be an ordinary scam for him turns out to be much more complicated. Dame Helen Mirren, Sir Ian McKellen, Jim Carter and Russell Tovey star in Bill Condon’s drama peppered with secrets and lies. Roy…
Find out more »Ricky takes an opportunity as a self-employed delivery driver but quickly discovers it’s not as rosy as it seems. Between the pressures of work and zero hours contract, the struggle to make ends meet takes its toll on their family. From director Ken Loach comes another arresting tale of the difficulties faced in modern Britain. Starring Kris Hitchen, Debbie Honeywood, Rhys Stone, and Katie Proctor. Since the financial crash of 2008, Ricky (Kris Hitchen) has had it tough trying…
Find out more »Ricky takes an opportunity as a self-employed delivery driver but quickly discovers it’s not as rosy as it seems. Between the pressures of work and zero hours contract, the struggle to make ends meet takes its toll on their family. From director Ken Loach comes another arresting tale of the difficulties faced in modern Britain. Starring Kris Hitchen, Debbie Honeywood, Rhys Stone, and Katie Proctor. Since the financial crash of 2008, Ricky (Kris Hitchen) has had it tough trying…
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Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson star in this beautifully judged study of a landslide in slow motion, as a couple once very much in love submit themselves to the divorce industry. Charlie (Adam Driver) has become a star director in New York theatre, while his wife Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) has put her acting career on the back burner for motherhood. Their relationship suffers and when they engage lawyers (Laura Dern and Ray Liotta) keen to eviscerate the other side and claim…
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With Ferrari dominating the Le Mans racetrack for years, two men must work together to develop a Ford race car capable of beating the Italians and claiming glory in the toughest race of all: 24 Hours of Le Mans. Matt Damon, Christian Bale and Catriona Balfe star in this action-packed drama directed by Academy Award nominee James Mangold. It’s the mid-1960s and Ferrari has cleaned up at Le Mans race for years, running unrivalled to first place in each…
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C'EST LA VIE / LE SENS DE LA FÊTE from the same team that made LES INTOUCHABLES 2017 (15) - colour 117 mins (comedy/drama/romance) Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano French with English subtitles Pierre is marrying Héléna and wants his wedding party to be first rate. Therefore, he has engaged the services of Max Angély, a seasoned caterer, and his team. The reception is to take place in a sumptuous 17th century castle and its beautiful park. The rich arrogant bridegroom…
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Daniel Jones (Adam Driver) is tasked by Senator Dianne Feinstein (Annette Bening) with delivering a definitive report on the CIA's use of torture after 9/11. What he uncovers will shake America to the core. Under constant threat from the US security forces, will their publication of the 6,700 page report bring change? The War on Terror unleashed forces we are only beginning to understand now. The Report shines a light on this recent past, without sacrificing any of the…
Find out more »With Ferrari dominating the Le Mans racetrack for years, two men must work together to develop a Ford race car capable of beating the Italians and claiming glory in the toughest race of all: 24 Hours of Le Mans. Matt Damon, Christian Bale and Catriona Balfe star in this action-packed drama directed by Academy Award nominee James Mangold. It’s the mid-1960s and Ferrari has cleaned up at Le Mans race for years, running unrivalled to first place in each…
Find out more »Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson star in this beautifully judged study of a landslide in slow motion, as a couple once very much in love submit themselves to the divorce industry. Charlie (Adam Driver) has become a star director in New York theatre, while his wife Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) has put her acting career on the back burner for motherhood. Their relationship suffers and when they engage lawyers (Laura Dern and Ray Liotta) keen to eviscerate the other side and claim…
Find out more »Daniel Jones (Adam Driver) is tasked by Senator Dianne Feinstein (Annette Bening) with delivering a definitive report on the CIA's use of torture after 9/11. What he uncovers will shake America to the core. Under constant threat from the US security forces, will their publication of the 6,700 page report bring change? The War on Terror unleashed forces we are only beginning to understand now. The Report shines a light on this recent past, without sacrificing any of the…
Find out more »Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson star in this beautifully judged study of a landslide in slow motion, as a couple once very much in love submit themselves to the divorce industry. Charlie (Adam Driver) has become a star director in New York theatre, while his wife Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) has put her acting career on the back burner for motherhood. Their relationship suffers and when they engage lawyers (Laura Dern and Ray Liotta) keen to eviscerate the other side and claim…
Find out more »Daniel Jones (Adam Driver) is tasked by Senator Dianne Feinstein (Annette Bening) with delivering a definitive report on the CIA's use of torture after 9/11. What he uncovers will shake America to the core. Under constant threat from the US security forces, will their publication of the 6,700 page report bring change? The War on Terror unleashed forces we are only beginning to understand now. The Report shines a light on this recent past, without sacrificing any of the…
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When a family gathering goes horribly wrong, three detectives are sent to unravel the puzzling mystery behind the death of one of the guests. Rian Johnson directs Chris Evans, Daniel Craig, and LaKeith Stanfield, who star in this modern murder mystery that will keep you guessing throughout. A mystery is brewing at the Thrombrey residence as wealthy family patriarch Harlan (Christopher Plummer) celebrates his 85th birthday surrounded by his estranged family, brought together just for the big day. While…
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After a series of bad decisions in the build-up to Christmas, Kate is ready to give up on the holiday season. But things could yet turn around when a handsome shopper crosses her path. Emilia Clarke, Emma Thompson, and Henry Golding star in this festive rom-com. Serial bad-decision-maker Kate (Emilia Clarke) has been kicked out of her apartment, just in time for Christmas, and is forced to spend the festive period living with her family, including her ever-critical mother…
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RECORDED On Christmas Eve, the mysterious Drosselmeyer brings a Nutcracker doll as a gift for his goddaughter Marie. At midnight, the doll comes to life and finds himself in a battle against the Mouse King, determined to save Marie from him. In this timeless story accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, rising star Soloist Margarita Shrainer perfectly embodies Marie’s innocence and enchantment along with the supremely elegant Principal Dancer Semyon Chudin as The Nutcracker, captivating audiences of all ages and bringing…
Find out more »When a family gathering goes horribly wrong, three detectives are sent to unravel the puzzling mystery behind the death of one of the guests. Rian Johnson directs Chris Evans, Daniel Craig, and LaKeith Stanfield, who star in this modern murder mystery that will keep you guessing throughout. A mystery is brewing at the Thrombrey residence as wealthy family patriarch Harlan (Christopher Plummer) celebrates his 85th birthday surrounded by his estranged family, brought together just for the big day. While…
Find out more »After a series of bad decisions in the build-up to Christmas, Kate is ready to give up on the holiday season. But things could yet turn around when a handsome shopper crosses her path. Emilia Clarke, Emma Thompson, and Henry Golding star in this festive rom-com. Serial bad-decision-maker Kate (Emilia Clarke) has been kicked out of her apartment, just in time for Christmas, and is forced to spend the festive period living with her family, including her ever-critical mother…
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J.J. Abrams directs, produces, and co-writes this thrilling conclusion to the saga, starring Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac and John Boyega. Rey's journey continues and the Skywalker saga concludes in 'Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker'. No one's ever really gone... Cert: tbc Running time: Approx 2hrs 35mins
Find out more »When a family gathering goes horribly wrong, three detectives are sent to unravel the puzzling mystery behind the death of one of the guests. Rian Johnson directs Chris Evans, Daniel Craig, and LaKeith Stanfield, who star in this modern murder mystery that will keep you guessing throughout. A mystery is brewing at the Thrombrey residence as wealthy family patriarch Harlan (Christopher Plummer) celebrates his 85th birthday surrounded by his estranged family, brought together just for the big day. While…
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Four sisters must navigate through their young adulthood as they find their place in the world after the American Civil War. But there might just be more to life than finding love and settling down. Based on the 1868 novel of the same name, Greta Gerwig directs this period drama starring Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Emma Watson and Timothée Chalamet. In the aftermath of the American Civil War, Jo March (Saoirse Ronan) is a fiercely independent young woman, driven…
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THE ROYAL BALLET THE SLEEPING BEAUTY This production of The Sleeping Beauty has been delighting audiences in Covent Garden since 1946. A classic of Russian ballet, it established The Royal Ballet both in its new home after World War II and as a world-class company. Sixty years later, in 2006, the original staging was revived, returning Oliver Messel’s wonderful designs and glittering costumes to the stage. Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score and Marius Petipa’s original choreography beautifully combine with…
Find out more »LIVE BROADCAST The young peasant girl Giselle dies when she learns that the man she loves, Albrecht, has betrayed her. Against her own will, she joins the Wilis, vengeful spirits of jilted brides who condemn Albrecht to dance until he dies of exhaustion… Giselle touches upon great and universal romantic themes. In this brand new production, renowned choreographer Alexei Ratmansky brings a fresh perspective to one of the oldest and greatest works of classical dance, giving the audience an…
Find out more »LIVE BROADCAST Prince Siegfried is summoned by his parents to choose a bride. However, he encounters a mysterious swan-woman by the lake, Odette, and is captivated by her. His vow of eternal love to her will have irreversible consequences. Tchaikovsky’s essential masterpiece returns with a new cast for the most beloved ballet in the classical canon. Technically challenging and filled with vibrant emotion, with a stunning and world-famous corps de ballet in perfect unison, the legendary love story between…
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THE ROYAL BALLET MARSTON & SCARLETT WORLD PREMIERES Choreographer Cathy Marston is previously an Associate Artist of the Royal Opera House and Director of Bern Ballett, and much in demand internationally. The inspiration for her first work for The Royal Ballet Main Stage is the momentous life and career of the cellist Jacqueline du Pré. A new work by Liam Scarlett, The Royal Ballet’s Artist in Residence, provides the second part of the programme. Approximate running time: about 2…
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The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD 2019/20 GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL In the Met’s first-ever performances of Agrippina, Handel’s satire of sex and power politics, Sir David McVicar reconceives a production evoking a scandalous world in which the Roman Empire never fell but simply kept going right up to the present. Joyce DiDonato stars as the powerhungry empress.
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The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD 2019/20 RICHARD WAGNER For the first time at the Met, Sir Bryn Terfel sings the role of the mysterious Dutchman, condemned to roam the seas for eternity, with Anja Kampe as the devoted Senta, whose love can set him free.
Find out more »RECORDED BROADCAST In spite of each of their families being merciless enemies, Romeo and Juliet are deeply in love. The rivalry between the Capulets and the Montagues will cost Mercutio’s life, causing Romeo a desire of vengeance for the loss of his friend… The star-crossed lovers’ tragic fate inspired Prokofiev a remarkable cinematic score, from the delicate theme of Juliet to the ominous Dance of the Knights. Bolshoi stars Ekaterina Krysanova and Vladislav Lantratov wholly embody the two eternal…
Find out more »LIVE BROADCAST This opulent triptych was inspired by Balanchine’s visit to the famous jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels on New York’s Fifth Avenue, celebrating the cities and dance schools of Paris, New York and St. Petersburg, each bound to its own precious stone: emerald, ruby and diamond. Balanchine built an homage of captivating beauty to the three dance schools that had forged his style, each represented by a contrasting gemstone. Jewels offers a unique occasion to enjoy the genius…
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THE ROYAL BALLET THE DANTE PROJECT (WORLD PREMIERE) Dante’s Divine Comedy is an epic journey through the afterlife: it encompasses the horrifying drama of Inferno and its damned, the lyrical mysticism of pilgrims on mount Purgatorio and the dazzling spheres of Paradiso with their endless configurations of light. The poem was inspired by the agony of Dante’s own exile, and traces his path from crisis to revelation guided by his literary hero Virgil and his lost love Beatrice. In…
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THE ROYAL OPERA ELEKTRA (NEW PRODUCTION) Strauss’s thrilling and audacious adaptation of Greek tragedy receives a new staging by the award-winning director Christof Loy. This uncompromising opera, about a daughter intent on bloody revenge and a mother driven to madness, has provoked critics to lively debate and both shocked and excited audiences since its 1909 premiere. Antonio Pappano conducts music that combines violence with moments of exquisite tenderness in his first Strauss interpretation for The Royal Opera since 2002.…
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