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Malvern Civic Society An Illustrated talk with Dr John Harcup OBE "Rocks, Water, Health, Music and Radar all made Malvern famous" This new talk by local historian, Dr John Harcup OBE, traces what made Malvern famous down the centuries. During recent trips to Jesenik in the Czech Republic, Dr Harcup found new evidence of how The Cold Water Cure came to Malvern, raising the profile of our town. This is included in this intriguing story. Ticket price includes a £1…
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Marlo, a mother of three including a newborn, is gifted a night nanny named 'Tully' by her brother . At first, Marlo finds having a nanny a bit of an extravagance, and struggles to get used to the idea. But over time, she begins to form a unique bond with Tully, who is thoughtful, constantly surprising and sometimes rather challenging. Charlize Theron stars alongside Mackenzie Davis in ‘Tully’, a hilarious and heartwarming comedy about motherhood. Cert: 15 Running time:…
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The Opera House, a new film by award-winning documentary filmmaker Susan Froemke surveys a remarkable period of the Metropolitan Opera’s rich history and a time of great change for New York. Featuring rarely seen archival footage, stills, recent interviews, and a soundtrack of extraordinary Met performances, the film chronicles the creation of the Met’s storied home of the last 50 years, against the backdrop of the artists, architects, and politicians who shaped the cultural life of New York City…
Find out more »Marlo, a mother of three including a newborn, is gifted a night nanny named 'Tully' by her brother . At first, Marlo finds having a nanny a bit of an extravagance, and struggles to get used to the idea. But over time, she begins to form a unique bond with Tully, who is thoughtful, constantly surprising and sometimes rather challenging. Charlize Theron stars alongside Mackenzie Davis in ‘Tully’, a hilarious and heartwarming comedy about motherhood. Cert: 15 Running time:…
Find out more »Marlo, a mother of three including a newborn, is gifted a night nanny named 'Tully' by her brother . At first, Marlo finds having a nanny a bit of an extravagance, and struggles to get used to the idea. But over time, she begins to form a unique bond with Tully, who is thoughtful, constantly surprising and sometimes rather challenging. Charlize Theron stars alongside Mackenzie Davis in ‘Tully’, a hilarious and heartwarming comedy about motherhood. Cert: 15 Running time:…
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Set in a small town in 1959 England, it is the story of a woman who decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop, a decision which becomes a political minefield. Based on the 1978 novel by Penelope Fitzgerald, war widow Florence Green moves to a rambling, run-down property in fictional Hardborough, on the Suffolk coast, and, on a whim, decides that the town needs a bookshop. Her plans are met with enthusiasm in some quarters…
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Gnomeo and Juliet have to call in the help of a world-famous detective when their garden friends mysteriously disappear. This was supposed to be happily ever after! Gnomeo and Juliet have been moved to a brand-new garden together now that their families’ feuds are over. Sure, it’s a little rough around the edges, but they’re excited to turn the garden into a forever home and settle down together, along with their garden friends. But when they discover that their…
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Critically acclaimed filmmaker Fatih Akin (The Edge of Heaven) returns with In the Fade, a gripping, edge-of-your-seat contemporary thriller exploring the lengths one woman would go to seek retribution after a brutal terrorist attack. Inspired by shocking real-life events, the film tells the story of Katja (Diane Kruger), whose life is torn apart when her husband and young son are suddenly killed in a bomb attack. A police investigation points to a pair of young neo-Nazis as the…
Find out more »Set in a small town in 1959 England, it is the story of a woman who decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop, a decision which becomes a political minefield. Based on the 1978 novel by Penelope Fitzgerald, war widow Florence Green moves to a rambling, run-down property in fictional Hardborough, on the Suffolk coast, and, on a whim, decides that the town needs a bookshop. Her plans are met with enthusiasm in some quarters…
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This breath-taking documentary gives insight into Whitney Houston’s triumphs and battles, providing a unique window into the life and soul of one of the world’s favourite icons. Nominated for multiple awards at Cannes 2018, Whitney has received high praise from audiences and critics alike. Whitney Houston – arguably the greatest female entertainer of the 20th century and one of the most tragic tales to be churned through the headlines. Whitney tells her story, from her rise to global superstardom…
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Angelina Jolie is the executive producer of this beautiful animated film, based on the best-selling novel by Deborah Ellis, about a young Afghan girl (voiced by Saara Chaudry) who risks everything to help her family survive. Afghanistan, 2001. Parvana is a girl who has lived her entire life under the shadow of the Taliban. Even at 11-years old, she knows there are rules that she must follow – or suffer the consequences. As a young female living within a…
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A man and his daughter are dragged out of the woods and into mainstream life, in this quietly told yet thunderously moving drama about family, trauma, and learning to cope. Directed by Debra Granik, the highly acclaimed talent behind Winter’s Bone, it features Ben Foster and Tomasin McKenzie as the father-daughter duo. Will (Ben Foster) is plagued by demons that stem from his traumatic time in the military. Bitterly angry with the way society has failed him, he’s turned…
Find out more »This breath-taking documentary gives insight into Whitney Houston’s triumphs and battles, providing a unique window into the life and soul of one of the world’s favourite icons. Nominated for multiple awards at Cannes 2018, Whitney has received high praise from audiences and critics alike. Whitney Houston – arguably the greatest female entertainer of the 20th century and one of the most tragic tales to be churned through the headlines. Whitney tells her story, from her rise to global superstardom…
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When Sophie suddenly finds herself pregnant, she journeys into her mother’s past to unearth the answers to some burning questions. 10 years after Mamma Mia! and Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) is back on the sun-drenched Greek island of Kalokairi, however, her circumstances are a little different this time. Now pregnant, Sophie is struggling to find the knowledge and strength to move on to the most important chapter in her life. Searching for inspiration, she retraces her mother Donna’s (Meryl Streep)…
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Bob Parr takes a break from saving the world only to face up to his biggest challenge to date; managing the impressive superpowers of his baby son Jack-Jack while his wife is out busting criminals. Picking up exactly where the last film finished, Incredibles 2 begins with the Parrs donning their superhero masks to face-off with a mysterious villain named the Underminer, who wants to bring war and destruction to the planet. Not long after this battle, Bob Parr (Craig…
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In an attempt to win back his wife and turn his life around, Eric (Rob Brydon) does what any guy would do – join an all-male synchronised swim team. What follows is a hilarious tale of speedos, spinning circles, and sub-surface soul searching, in this one-of-a-kind British comedy. Eric’s life has taken a bit of a dive. An accountant who is less than thrilled with life in general, his jaded attitude has begun to take a toll on those…
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When four friends read Fifty Shades of Grey for their monthly book club, they begin to rethink their own love lives and decide to try to spice things up... This comedy features an all-star cast of familiar faces, including Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen. Vivian (Jane Fonda), Diane (Diane Keaton), Sharon (Candice Bergen), and Carol (Mary Steenburgen) are four women in their prime, living out their golden years properly and politely. They cook delicious food,…
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In the summer of 1993, following the death of her parents, six year old Frida (Laia Artigas) is forced from Barcelona to the catalan provinces to live with her aunt (Bruna Cusi) and uncle (David Verdaguer) her new legal guardians. Country life is a challenge: aside from the emotional upheaval, the nature that surrounds her is mysterious, if not dangerous. The couple’s own daughter Anna (Paula Robles), even younger than Frida, welcomes her new sister with open arms and…
Find out more »In an attempt to win back his wife and turn his life around, Eric (Rob Brydon) does what any guy would do – join an all-male synchronised swim team. What follows is a hilarious tale of speedos, spinning circles, and sub-surface soul searching, in this one-of-a-kind British comedy. Eric’s life has taken a bit of a dive. An accountant who is less than thrilled with life in general, his jaded attitude has begun to take a toll on those…
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A woman sets out to reclaim her life in this stirring, emotionally rich look at what it means to start over. Tara (Gemma Arterton), a housewife in suburban London, is living a life that is no longer hers: it belongs to her overworked, self-absorbed husband (Dominic Cooper); her young son and daughter; and the numbing routine of housework and childcare. In desperate need of a change, Tara one day makes a bold decision. Armed with a one-way ticket to…
Find out more »A woman sets out to reclaim her life in this stirring, emotionally rich look at what it means to start over. Tara (Gemma Arterton), a housewife in suburban London, is living a life that is no longer hers: it belongs to her overworked, self-absorbed husband (Dominic Cooper); her young son and daughter; and the numbing routine of housework and childcare. In desperate need of a change, Tara one day makes a bold decision. Armed with a one-way ticket to…
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Former Jehovah’s Witness Daniel Kokotajlo announces himself as one of Britain’s brightest new filmmaking talents with his unique, moving and insightful debut, Apostasy. As devout Jehovah's Witnesses, sisters Alex and Luisa and their mother, Ivanna, are united in The Truth. Alex looks up to her confident older sister, while striving to follow in Ivanna's footsteps as a ‘Good Witness'. But when Luisa falls pregnant by her college boyfriend it causes a painful rift in the family as Ivanna and…
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A working class family man, Christopher Robin is under pressure from work to cancel his family plans, until his old friend Winnie the Pooh comes to his rescue. When his boss calls an emergency meeting, Christopher Robin’s (Ewan McGregor) is put under pressure to cancel his family holiday with his wife, Evelyn (Hayley Atwell), and their young daughter. His boss gives him some harsh words when he tells him “I thought you’d do anything for this company.” Christopher must…
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Ethan’s past returns to haunt him as the threat of nuclear terrorism casts a dark shadow over the world. Once again, Ethan and his loyal IMF team find themselves embroiled in a dangerous mission to prevent a global catastrophe, but things go from bad to worse after the assignment goes wrong. Full plot details for the sixth instalment of the Mission: Impossible franchise are being kept under wraps for the time being, however, we do know we can expect…
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A working class family man, Christopher Robin is under pressure from work to cancel his family plans, until his old friend Winnie the Pooh comes to his rescue. When his boss calls an emergency meeting, Christopher Robin’s (Ewan McGregor) is put under pressure to cancel his family holiday with his wife, Evelyn (Hayley Atwell), and their young daughter. His boss gives him some harsh words when he tells him “I thought you’d do anything for this company.” Christopher must…
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Ethan Hawke stars in this gritty drama about a pastor who has lost everything, but must find a shred of hope to help a young pregnant woman (Amanda Seyfried) whose husband (Philip Ettinger) is on the brink of committing mass destruction… Reverend Toller (Ethan Hawke) is meant to be a guiding presence for the people of the small town of Snowbridge. But every Sunday, his church is almost empty, and his soul is even emptier. Sorrow and guilt sit…
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A well-known High Court Judge must decide the fate of a sick teenage boy. Should she force him to have a blood transfusion that will save his life? Fiona Maye (Emma Thompson) is a respected High Court Judge living London, who handles ethically complicated cases of family law. But her heavy workload is taking its toll on her marriage to her husband, Jack (Stanley Tucci), and their relationship has reached breaking point. While trying to grapple with her own…
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When Sophie suddenly finds herself pregnant, she journeys into her mother’s past to unearth the answers to some burning questions. 10 years after Mamma Mia! and Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) is back on the sun-drenched Greek island of Kalokairi, however, her circumstances are a little different this time. Now pregnant, Sophie is struggling to find the knowledge and strength to move on to the most important chapter in her life. Searching for inspiration, she retraces her mother Donna’s (Meryl Streep)…
Find out more »When Sophie suddenly finds herself pregnant, she journeys into her mother’s past to unearth the answers to some burning questions. 10 years after Mamma Mia! and Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) is back on the sun-drenched Greek island of Kalokairi, however, her circumstances are a little different this time. Now pregnant, Sophie is struggling to find the knowledge and strength to move on to the most important chapter in her life. Searching for inspiration, she retraces her mother Donna’s (Meryl Streep)…
Find out more »When Sophie suddenly finds herself pregnant, she journeys into her mother’s past to unearth the answers to some burning questions. 10 years after Mamma Mia! and Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) is back on the sun-drenched Greek island of Kalokairi, however, her circumstances are a little different this time. Now pregnant, Sophie is struggling to find the knowledge and strength to move on to the most important chapter in her life. Searching for inspiration, she retraces her mother Donna’s (Meryl Streep)…
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National Theatre Live Julie by Polly Stenham after Strindberg BAFTA Award-winning actress Vanessa Kirby (The Crown) and Eric Kofi Abrefa (The Amen Corner) feature in the cast of this brand new production, directed by Carrie Cracknell (NT Live: The Deep Blue Sea). Wild and newly single, Julie throws a late night party. In the kitchen, Jean and Kristina clean up as the celebration heaves above them. Crossing the threshold, Julie initiates a power game with Jean – which rapidly…
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Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) is a rookie detective who decides to go undercover to take down the Ku Klux Klan from the inside. The catch? He’s black. Ground-breaking filmmakers Spike Lee and Jordan Peele have teamed up for this acclaimed comedy-drama about the true story behind Colorado Springs’ first African American police officer. Also starring Adam Driver, Laura Harrier, and Topher Grace. 1970s, Colorado, USA. Ron Stallworth is the first African American detective in the Colorado Springs police…
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A hilarious animated family film about animals in the countryside and the trouble they get themselves into… From the acclaimed French team behind Oscar-nominated Ernest & Celestine, featuring delightful animation and cheeky characters that will have everyone laughing from start to finish. To human eyes, the countryside might seem like a peaceful, relaxing place – but look a little closer and you’ll find a group of mischievous animals who are up to their noses in trouble! This charming animated…
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Set in the Paraguayan capital city of Asunción, Marcelo Martinessi’s The Heiresses follows an older woman’s journey of self-discovery as her partner is sent to jail. Chela and Chiquita have been a couple for a very long time. Over the years they have become adapted to a fixed allocation of roles. Extroverted Chiquita is responsible for managing their life together. Chela on the other hand is reluctant to leave the house, preferring to spend the day at her easel.…
Find out more »We very much regret that the 4.30pm screening of Book Club on Sunday 9th September has been cancelled. The screening of Book Club on 13th September will go ahead as scheduled. There will be an additional screening of Blackkklansman at 4.30pm on Sunday 9th. When four friends read Fifty Shades of Grey for their monthly book club, they begin to rethink their own love lives and decide to try to spice things up... This comedy features an all-star cast of…
Find out more »Set in the Paraguayan capital city of Asunción, Marcelo Martinessi’s The Heiresses follows an older woman’s journey of self-discovery as her partner is sent to jail. Chela and Chiquita have been a couple for a very long time. Over the years they have become adapted to a fixed allocation of roles. Extroverted Chiquita is responsible for managing their life together. Chela on the other hand is reluctant to leave the house, preferring to spend the day at her easel.…
Find out more »When four friends read Fifty Shades of Grey for their monthly book club, they begin to rethink their own love lives and decide to try to spice things up... This comedy features an all-star cast of familiar faces, including Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen. Vivian (Jane Fonda), Diane (Diane Keaton), Sharon (Candice Bergen), and Carol (Mary Steenburgen) are four women in their prime, living out their golden years properly and politely. They cook delicious food,…
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One summer at a lakeside Russian estate, friends and family gather for a weekend in the countryside. While everyone is caught up in passionately loving someone who loves somebody else, a tragicomedy unfolds about art, fame, human folly, and the eternal desire to live a purposeful life. The estate is owned by Sorin (Brian Dennehy), a retired government employee, and his sister Irina (Annette Bening), a legendary actress of the Moscow stage. Irina is imperious, narcissistic and selfish, and…
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Paweł Pawlikowski follows his Oscar-winning Ida with the stunning Cold War, an epic romance set against the backdrop of Europe after World War II. Sumptuously shot in luminous black and white, Cold War spans decades and nations to tell a love story that is as tragic as it is moving, and as transportive as it is honest. In the ruins of post-war Poland, Wiktor (Tomasz Kot) and Zula (Joanna Kulig) fall deeply, obsessively and destructively in love. As performing musicians forced…
Find out more »Paweł Pawlikowski follows his Oscar-winning Ida with the stunning Cold War, an epic romance set against the backdrop of Europe after World War II. Sumptuously shot in luminous black and white, Cold War spans decades and nations to tell a love story that is as tragic as it is moving, and as transportive as it is honest. In the ruins of post-war Poland, Wiktor (Tomasz Kot) and Zula (Joanna Kulig) fall deeply, obsessively and destructively in love. As performing musicians forced…
Find out more »Paweł Pawlikowski follows his Oscar-winning Ida with the stunning Cold War, an epic romance set against the backdrop of Europe after World War II. Sumptuously shot in luminous black and white, Cold War spans decades and nations to tell a love story that is as tragic as it is moving, and as transportive as it is honest. In the ruins of post-war Poland, Wiktor (Tomasz Kot) and Zula (Joanna Kulig) fall deeply, obsessively and destructively in love. As performing musicians forced…
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Based on a true story about a gang of retired criminals who carried out a major heist in London's famous diamond district. Directed by James Marsh, who helmed The Theory of Everything, The King of Thieves stars a host of familiar faces including Sir Michael Caine, Charlie Cox, Michael Gambon, Ray Winstone, Tom Courtenay, and Jim Broadbent. Hatton garden, 2015. A group of sophisticated criminals manage to pull off a major heist in London’s famous jewellery district. A huge…
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National Theatre Live King Lear By William Shakespeare ★★★★★ ‘Ian McKellen reigns supreme in this triumphant production.’ (Daily Telegraph) Broadcast live from London’s West End, see Ian McKellen’s ‘extraordinarily moving portrayal’ (Independent) of King Lear in cinemas. Chichester Festival Theatre’s production received five-star reviews for its sell-out run, and transfers to the West End for a limited season. Jonathan Munby directs this ‘nuanced and powerful’ (The Times) contemporary retelling of Shakespeare’s tender, violent, moving and shocking play. Considered by…
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A country doctor is called to the ancestral home of the Ayres family, where he discovers the family hall has fallen into disrepair. But while the family’s historic way of life is falling apart, there’s something more disturbing lurking in the hall. Based on the novel of the same name by Sarah Waters, The Little Stranger stars Ruth Wilson, Domhnall Gleeson and Charlotte Rampling. The son of a cleaner, Dr. Faraday (Domhnall Gleeson) has carved a comfortable existence for…
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The Ocean’s franchise is back, with a brand-new heist and an all-female A-list cast. Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) Danny’s estranged sister is out of jail and already plotting a major heist. The location? The New York Met Gala, fashion’s most celebrated event. The target? Daphne Kluger, and her $150,000,000 necklace. Debbie can’t pull it off alone. She’ll need to bring together a team of criminal masterminds to have a chance of pulling off the heist of the century, with…
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Four painfully average university students decide to change their lives by turning into sophisticated criminals in an attempt to steal valuable books from a local university. Barry Keoghan, Evan Peters, and Ann Dowd star in this thrilling drama, based on the unbelievable but true events of the 2004 Transy Book Heist. Spencer Reinhard (Barry Keoghan) is paralysed with boredom. Everything he does, from his studies to his job, just seems like a long and endless road to nothing. His…
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When her best friend goes missing, Stephanie finds herself falling deeper into a mystery that will make her question everything she ever knew about the beautiful and charming Emily. This modern nod to film noir stars Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively. Stephanie (Anna Kendrick) isn’t the sort of person you’d call ‘glamorous’. A mum vlogger, the excitement in her life comes vicariously through her best friend, Emily (Blake Lively). Emily is everything Stephanie feels like she isn’t – glamourous,…
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AIDA (VERDI) Conductor: Nicola Luisotti Cast: Aida (Anna Netrebko), Amneris (Anita Rachvelishvili), Radamés (Aleksandrs Antonenko), Amonasro (Quinn Kelsey), The King (Ryan Speedo Green). Superstar soprano Anna Netrebko makes her Met role debut as Aida in this thirtieth-anniversary revival of Sonja Frisell’s production. Verdi’s drama is set in Ancient Egypt, where the Ethiopian Aida lives a life of slavery. She and the Egyptian warrior Radamès, sung by tenor Aleksandrs Antonenko, have fallen in love, although the princess Amneris—mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili—is an implacable rival for…
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1915. The Paridier farm. A mother and her daughter take over when their men leave for the front. They work tirelessly, their lives marked by hard work and their men's rare visits on leave. Hortense, the oldest, hires a young ward of the state to help: Francine, who believes that she has finally found a family... Xavier Beauvois’ period drama goes some way to redressing the balance regarding the representation of women in films dealing with the First World…
Find out more »1915. The Paridier farm. A mother and her daughter take over when their men leave for the front. They work tirelessly, their lives marked by hard work and their men's rare visits on leave. Hortense, the oldest, hires a young ward of the state to help: Francine, who believes that she has finally found a family... Xavier Beauvois’ period drama goes some way to redressing the balance regarding the representation of women in films dealing with the First World…
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An unappreciated housewife discovers she has a hidden talent for puzzles and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, in this beautifully told story about having the confidence to piece yourself back together in a brand new way. From director Marc Turtletaub, who brought us Little Miss Sunshine and Loving, starring Kelly Macdonald and Irrfan Khan. Agnes (Kelly Macdonald) is typical New Jersey suburban housewife. She has a semi-interested husband (David Denman), uninterested teenagers, and a house full of rooms…
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A prolific writer is travelling to Sweden with his wife to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. But while he dwells on his many achievements, his wife looks back on her decades with a man who is not all that his reputation suggests. Based on the novel of the same name by Meg Wolitzer, The Wife is a dark comedy starring Hollywood legend Glenn Close. Joan Castleman (Glenn Close) has been a devoted wife and confidante to her husband,…
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Inspiration, Exploration & Adventure A Family Show at the Malvern Festival of Innovation Join us this year to find out about solving problems to make money as an entrepreneur and how we are adventuring into space to explore beyond our home planet. Once again we have an exciting double bill, this year featuring a past contestant of BBC’s The Apprentice Dr Sophie Kain and adventurer astronomer Huw James. More inspiration, less perspiration Is it easy to make money? Is…
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Marking her long-awaited return to filmmaking, Faces Places sees iconic, 90-year-old auteur Agnès Varda forging an unlikely partnership with enigmatic photographer JR as they embark on a road trip unlike any other. Varda and JR share a lifelong passion for images and how they’re created, displayed and shared. Varda expresses this through cinema and documentary, JR through his emotionally arresting open-air photo gallery installations. When the pair first met they instantly recognised the opportunity for a unique collaboration and…
Find out more »Marking her long-awaited return to filmmaking, Faces Places sees iconic, 90-year-old auteur Agnès Varda forging an unlikely partnership with enigmatic photographer JR as they embark on a road trip unlike any other. Varda and JR share a lifelong passion for images and how they’re created, displayed and shared. Varda expresses this through cinema and documentary, JR through his emotionally arresting open-air photo gallery installations. When the pair first met they instantly recognised the opportunity for a unique collaboration and…
Find out more »Marking her long-awaited return to filmmaking, Faces Places sees iconic, 90-year-old auteur Agnès Varda forging an unlikely partnership with enigmatic photographer JR as they embark on a road trip unlike any other. Varda and JR share a lifelong passion for images and how they’re created, displayed and shared. Varda expresses this through cinema and documentary, JR through his emotionally arresting open-air photo gallery installations. When the pair first met they instantly recognised the opportunity for a unique collaboration and…
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A Star Is Born is the story of Jackson Maine, a seasoned musician who discovers – and quickly falls in love with – a young, struggling singer called Ally. She’s ready to give up on her dreams of the spotlight, but Jackson manages to coax her back. Before long, her career takes off and she achieves the success she’s been searching for… but all the while, Jackson’s battling his own personal demons. Bradley Cooper directs and stars alongside Lady…
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South Dakota rodeo star Brady Blackburn (Brady Jandreau) awakens from a severe head injury, after a horse stamped on his skull. The doctors tell him he must give up the sport – one that is his passion but also his lifeline – for fear it may kill him. While his sister Lily is mentally disabled and his father drinks, gambles and womanises, Brady is the crutch that supports the family – but without the rodeo, he’s facing a life…
Find out more »South Dakota rodeo star Brady Blackburn (Brady Jandreau) awakens from a severe head injury, after a horse stamped on his skull. The doctors tell him he must give up the sport – one that is his passion but also his lifeline – for fear it may kill him. While his sister Lily is mentally disabled and his father drinks, gambles and womanises, Brady is the crutch that supports the family – but without the rodeo, he’s facing a life…
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Following its record-breaking, sell-out run in London’s West End and national tour, the critically-acclaimed musical Funny Girl comes to a cinema near you, featuring Sheridan Smith in “an unforgettable star turn” (The Times). Funny Girl is semi-biographical, based on the life and career of Broadway star, film actress and comedienne Fanny Brice (a role made famous by Barbara Streisand on Broadway and in the 1968 film adaptation), and her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. Praised by…
Find out more »South Dakota rodeo star Brady Blackburn (Brady Jandreau) awakens from a severe head injury, after a horse stamped on his skull. The doctors tell him he must give up the sport – one that is his passion but also his lifeline – for fear it may kill him. While his sister Lily is mentally disabled and his father drinks, gambles and womanises, Brady is the crutch that supports the family – but without the rodeo, he’s facing a life…
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The world’s greatest spy is brought out of retirement to save MI7 from a cyber-attack that’s left Britain – and Her Majesty – at risk. One of the UK’s greatest comedy talents, Rowen Atkinson, returns to his hilarious character, with superstars Olga Kurylenko and Emma Thompson for the third film in the action-packed franchise. Johnny English (Rowen Atkinson) is semi-retired. Teaching children at a prep-school and imparting years of spy knowledge to Britain’s future best and brightest, Johnny can’t…
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The world’s greatest spy is brought out of retirement to save MI7 from a cyber-attack that’s left Britain – and Her Majesty – at risk. One of the UK’s greatest comedy talents, Rowen Atkinson, returns to his hilarious character, with superstars Olga Kurylenko and Emma Thompson for the third film in the action-packed franchise. Johnny English (Rowen Atkinson) is semi-retired. Teaching children at a prep-school and imparting years of spy knowledge to Britain’s future best and brightest, Johnny can’t…
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An orphan boy is sent to live with his eccentric uncle, in a creepy mansion that never stops ticking… This gothic-horror for families stars Jack Black and Cate Blanchett, with stunning visual effects and a creepy story of magic and mischief that will delight viewers of all ages. Lewis Barnavelt (Owen Vaccaro) is a young boy with no options. As his parents are dead, he has to travel to meet his estranged uncle, Jonathan (Jack Black). Eccentric is the…
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La Fanciulla del West (Puccini) Conductor: Marco Armiliato Cast: Minnie (Eva-Maria Westbroek), Dick Johnson (Jonas Kaufmann), Nick (Carlo Bosi), Jack Rance (Željko Lučić), Sonora (Michael Todd Simpson), Ashby (Matthew Rose), Jake Wallas (Oren Gradus) Puccini’s gunpowder western returns to the stage where it premiered under Arturo Toscanini. Gold Rush, 1849. Bar owner Minnie looks after a crew of rough miners while fending off the unwanted attentions of the local sheriff. When a tall, mysterious stranger walks into the bar,…
Find out more »An orphan boy is sent to live with his eccentric uncle, in a creepy mansion that never stops ticking… This gothic-horror for families stars Jack Black and Cate Blanchett, with stunning visual effects and a creepy story of magic and mischief that will delight viewers of all ages. Lewis Barnavelt (Owen Vaccaro) is a young boy with no options. As his parents are dead, he has to travel to meet his estranged uncle, Jonathan (Jack Black). Eccentric is the…
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Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece of modern horror is widely considered to be the most terrifying movie of all time. Based on Stephen King's best-selling novel, this tale of a family man and would-be writer (Jack Nicholson) going mad as winter caretaker of the cursed Overlook Hotel is a seminal work of the genre. It is also - as Martin Scorsese has pointed out - like no other horror film ever made - 'essentially unclassifiable, endlessly provocative and profoundly disturbing'. Cert:…
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Allelujah! by Alan Bennett ‘Leaves you bobbing on a wave of happiness’ Independent Alan Bennett’s sharp and hilarious new play is ‘just what the doctor ordered’ (Daily Telegraph). Filmed live at London’s Bridge Theatre during its limited run, don’t miss this ‘rousing chorus line for the NHS’ (Observer) in your local cinema. The Beth, an old fashioned cradle-to-grave hospital serving a town on the edge of the Pennines, is threatened with closure as part of an efficiency drive. A…
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How did the first man land on the moon? Discover the story of legendary astronaut Neil Armstrong and the events that took place between 1961 and 1969 that lead to his historic journey. Starring Ryan Gosling as Armstrong, First Man is an unmissable biopic also starring Pablo Schreiber and Claire Foy. Following his service in Korea and now being established as a civilian test pilot, Neil Armstrong (Ryan Gosling) leads a fairly normal family life. Living with his wife,…
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The latest drama from Matteo Garrone features a Cannes award-winning performance from Marcello Fonte as a gentle dog groomer who finds himself in a dangerous relationship with a violent former boxer. Marcello is a small and gentle dog groomer who wants two things, to look after his dogs and take his daughter on exotic holidays. But to fund this lifestyle he runs a side business which has more unsavoury clientele and he soon finds himself involved in a dangerous…
Find out more »The latest drama from Matteo Garrone features a Cannes award-winning performance from Marcello Fonte as a gentle dog groomer who finds himself in a dangerous relationship with a violent former boxer. Marcello is a small and gentle dog groomer who wants two things, to look after his dogs and take his daughter on exotic holidays. But to fund this lifestyle he runs a side business which has more unsavoury clientele and he soon finds himself involved in a dangerous…
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On the brink of political change, a peaceful protest turns into a ruthless bloodbath, igniting change that we still feel the impact of today. Based on the true events of the Peterloo Massacre, this historical drama is directed by Academy Award nominee Mike Leigh, starring Rory Kinnear and Maxine Peake. Manchester, 1819, and Britain is churning in the turmoil of political unrest. The citizens are unsatisfied – they want more freedom, more influence, and, above all, a voice that…
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Marnie (Muhly/Wright) MET PREMIERE PRODUCTION Conductor: Robert Spano Cast: Marnie (Isabel Leonard), Mrs. Rutland (Janis Kelly), Marnie's Mother (Denyce Graves), Terry Rutland (Iestyn Davies), Mark Rutland (Christopher Maltman) A young woman lies, cheats, and steals her way through life, propelled by compulsions she can neither control nor understand. A wealthy man catches her red-handed and blackmails her into marrying him. Will the truth about her past send her to jail or set her free? Based on the novel that…
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LIVE BROADCAST Music Herman Severin Løvenskiold Choreography Johan Kobborg after August Bournonville Libretto Adolphe Nourrit and Filippo Taglioni Cast The Bolshoi Principals, Soloists and Corps de Ballet On the day of his wedding, the young Scotsman James is awoken with a kiss from an ethereal winged creature, a Sylph. Entranced by her beauty, James risks everything to pursue an unattainable love… La Sylphide is one of the world’s oldest surviving ballets, and a treasure in the Danish Bournonville style. Restaged for…
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BROADCAST LIVE FROM STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Directed by Gregory Doran Written by William Shakespeare "Lechery, lechery, still wars and lechery: nothing else holds fashion" Troilus and Cressida swear they will always be true to one another. But in the seventh year of the siege of Troy their innocence is tested, and exposed to the savage corrupting influence of war, with tragic consequences. Virtuoso percussionist Evelyn Glennie collaborates with RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran to create a satirical futuristic vision of a world…
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When rumour has it that Gellert Grindelwald is heading to Paris, a young Dumbledore enlists the help of former student, Newt Scamander to stand against one of the most dangerous wizards of all time. The sequel to Fantastic Beasts, the film stars Eddie Redmayne, Jonny Depp and Jude Law. When news hit town that evil wizard commander Gellert Grindelwald (Jonny Depp) has made a dramatic escape from MACUSA custody, someone must stop him before he empowers pure-blood wizards to…
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The Madness of George III by Alan Bennett Multi-award-winning drama The Madness of George III will be broadcast live to cinemas, in National Theatre Live’s first ever broadcast from Nottingham Playhouse. Written by one of Britain’s best-loved playwrights Alan Bennett (The History Boys, The Lady in the Van), this epic play was also adapted into a BAFTA Award-winning film following its premiere on stage in 1991. The cast of this new production includes Olivier Award-winners Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, Wolf…
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The highs and lows of one of Britain’s most beloved bands, Queen, is explored in Bohemian Rhapsody. Spanning the 15 years between the band forming, to their iconic Live Aid performance, Bohemian Rhapsody stars Rami Malek, Ben Hardy, Gwilym Lee, and Joseph Mazzello as the band members. Freddie Mercury is now considered one of the most legendary singers in rock history. It all began in 1970, when Freddie joined together with Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon to…
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The multi-award winning and critically acclaimed Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King And I comes to cinemas in this unmissable event recorded live at London’s iconic Palladium. Reprising her Tony Award-winning role, ‘Broadway musical’s undisputed Queen’ (The Sunday Times) Kelli O’Hara (Anna) takes to the stage alongside Tony and Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe (The King) in a "powerhouse" (The Times) performance. Also returning to her Tony Award winning role as Lady Thiang is Ruthie Ann…
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RECORDED Music Léon Minkus Choreography Alexei Fadeyechev Libretto Marius Petipa after Miguel de Cervantes Cast Ekaterina Krysanova (Kitri), Semyon Chudin (Basilio), Alexei Loparevich (Don Quixote), Olga Smirnova (The Queen of Dryads), Anna Tikhomirova (A street dancer), Kristina Karasyova (Mercedes) Inspired by heroic stories of brave knights, Don Quixote of La Mancha and his faithful servant Sancho Panza set out on an adventure to meet his ideal woman, Dulcinea. Cervantes’ hero comes to life in the Bolshoi's critically acclaimed staging of this…
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National Theatre Live Antony & Cleopatra by William Shakespeare Broadcast live from the National Theatre, Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play Shakespeare’s famous fated couple in his great tragedy of politics, passion and power. Caesar and his assassins are dead. General Mark Antony now rules alongside his fellow defenders of Rome. But at the fringes of a war-torn empire the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony have fallen fiercely in love. In a tragic fight between devotion and duty,…
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When a gang of criminals are killed during a failed robbery, their widowed wives try to finish the business that their husbands could not. This dark comedy-thriller stars an incredible line-up including Viola Davis (Suicide Squad), Elizabeth Debicki (The Great Gatsby), Michelle Rodriguez (Avatar), Cynthia Erivo (Step), Liam Neeson (Taken) and Colin Farrell (In Bruges). Four widows become unlikely friends over the debt left behind by their late husbands who all died in an attempted robbery. Veronica (Viola Davis),…
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A teenage boy witnesses the slow and steady breakdown of his parents’ marriage, forced to watch them wrestle with their flaws and disappointments as they try to reconcile what they have both become. A critically acclaimed indie-drama starring Ed Oxenbould, Carey Mulligan, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Bill Camp. Mid-century America, a small town in Montana, and it seems everything around 14-year-old Joe (Ed Oxenbould) is slowly going up in flames – literally. A forest fire near the Canadian border has…
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UN SAC DE BILLES Sunday 9th December '18 at 2pm 2017 (12A) - colour 110 mins (drama) Christian Duguay A Beautiful film not yet on UK release. The setting is occupied France in World War II. A Jewish family knows if they stay in Paris, they'll be captured and sent to a concentration camp. Their plan is therefore to escape to Vichy where, though under German control, most of the occupying soldiers are Italian. When Italy signs an armistice with…
Find out more »A teenage boy witnesses the slow and steady breakdown of his parents’ marriage, forced to watch them wrestle with their flaws and disappointments as they try to reconcile what they have both become. A critically acclaimed indie-drama starring Ed Oxenbould, Carey Mulligan, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Bill Camp. Mid-century America, a small town in Montana, and it seems everything around 14-year-old Joe (Ed Oxenbould) is slowly going up in flames – literally. A forest fire near the Canadian border has…
Find out more »When a gang of criminals are killed during a failed robbery, their widowed wives try to finish the business that their husbands could not. This dark comedy-thriller stars an incredible line-up including Viola Davis (Suicide Squad), Elizabeth Debicki (The Great Gatsby), Michelle Rodriguez (Avatar), Cynthia Erivo (Step), Liam Neeson (Taken) and Colin Farrell (In Bruges). Four widows become unlikely friends over the debt left behind by their late husbands who all died in an attempted robbery. Veronica (Viola Davis),…
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Based on the true story of legendary criminal Forrest Tucker, The Old Man & The Gun explores Tucker’s escapades in the later years of his life. Starring the great Robert Redford and Sissy Spacek, alongside the multi-award-winning supporting cast of Elisabeth Moss, Danny Glover, and Casey Affleck. Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford) has made something of a name for himself throughout his lifetime. But rather than being a famous actor, singer or artist, Tucker is best known for being on…
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James Stewart is George Bailey, a man whose attempted suicide on Christmas Eve gains the attention of a guardian angel, Clarence Odbody who is sent to help him in his hour of need. Most of the film is told through flashbacks spanning George's entire life and narrated by Franklin and Joseph, unseen Angels who are preparing Clarence for his mission to save George. Through these flashbacks we see all the people whose lives have been touched by George and…
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La Traviata (Verdi) NEW PRODUCTION Conductor: Yannick Nézet-Séguin Cast: Violetta Valéry (Diana Damrau), Alfredo Germont (Juan Diego Flórez), Giorgio Germont (Quinn Kelsey) New Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin launches his tenure by conducting Verdi’s timeless tragedy. Worldly courtesan Violetta, sung by soprano Diana Damrau, has grown tired of her dissolute life. When the pure-hearted Alfredo—tenor Juan Diego Flórez—declares his love for her, she leaves everything behind to live with him. But his family’s reputation is ruined by his association…
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James Stewart is George Bailey, a man whose attempted suicide on Christmas Eve gains the attention of a guardian angel, Clarence Odbody who is sent to help him in his hour of need. Most of the film is told through flashbacks spanning George's entire life and narrated by Franklin and Joseph, unseen Angels who are preparing Clarence for his mission to save George. Through these flashbacks we see all the people whose lives have been touched by George and…
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John McClane, officer of the NYPD, tries to save wife Holly Gennaro and several others, taken hostage by German terrorist Hans Gruber during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles. New York City Detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) has just arrived in Los Angeles to spend Christmas with his wife. Unfortunatly, it is not going to be a Merry Christmas for everyone. A group of terrorists, led by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) is holding everyone in…
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It’s 1930s London and everyone’s favourite nanny has returned – Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt) is ready to spread joy and magic in the much-anticipated sequel to the 1964 classic. This time, she finds that the Banks children have grown up and found themselves in need of a friendly face – as well as a little bit of magic. A Disney musical and sequel starring Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Ben Wishaw, along with Dick Van Dyke, Emily Mortimer, Colin…
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It’s 1930s London and everyone’s favourite nanny has returned – Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt) is ready to spread joy and magic in the much-anticipated sequel to the 1964 classic. This time, she finds that the Banks children have grown up and found themselves in need of a friendly face – as well as a little bit of magic. A Disney musical and sequel starring Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Ben Wishaw, along with Dick Van Dyke, Emily Mortimer, Colin…
Find out more »The highs and lows of one of Britain’s most beloved bands, Queen, is explored in Bohemian Rhapsody. Spanning the 15 years between the band forming, to their iconic Live Aid performance, Bohemian Rhapsody stars Rami Malek, Ben Hardy, Gwilym Lee, and Joseph Mazzello as the band members. Freddie Mercury is now considered one of the most legendary singers in rock history. It all began in 1970, when Freddie joined together with Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon to…
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An artist falls for a young married woman while he's commissioned to paint her portrait during the Tulip mania of 17th century Amsterdam. Amsterdam is in the grip of ‘Tulip Fever’, with everyone gambling on the tulip market. Against this backdrop, a young artist falls in love with the woman he’s painting. She’s unhappily married to an older, wealthy merchant, and she and the artist begin a passionate affair in secret. Desperate to buy her freedom, they enter the…
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A poor family who rely on crime to get by take in a young runaway in this highly acclaimed drama from Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda. Shoplifters took home the Palme d’Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival and features a standout cast, including Lily Franky and Kirin Kiki. Crowded together in a small home in Tokyo, a poor family lives life on a shoestring, woven together by shared habits of sneakiness and deceit. To make ends meet, Osamu (Lily Franky),…
Find out more »An artist falls for a young married woman while he's commissioned to paint her portrait during the Tulip mania of 17th century Amsterdam. Amsterdam is in the grip of ‘Tulip Fever’, with everyone gambling on the tulip market. Against this backdrop, a young artist falls in love with the woman he’s painting. She’s unhappily married to an older, wealthy merchant, and she and the artist begin a passionate affair in secret. Desperate to buy her freedom, they enter the…
Find out more »The highs and lows of one of Britain’s most beloved bands, Queen, is explored in Bohemian Rhapsody. Spanning the 15 years between the band forming, to their iconic Live Aid performance, Bohemian Rhapsody stars Rami Malek, Ben Hardy, Gwilym Lee, and Joseph Mazzello as the band members. Freddie Mercury is now considered one of the most legendary singers in rock history. It all began in 1970, when Freddie joined together with Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon to…
Find out more »A poor family who rely on crime to get by take in a young runaway in this highly acclaimed drama from Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda. Shoplifters took home the Palme d’Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival and features a standout cast, including Lily Franky and Kirin Kiki. Crowded together in a small home in Tokyo, a poor family lives life on a shoestring, woven together by shared habits of sneakiness and deceit. To make ends meet, Osamu (Lily Franky),…
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Queen Anne holds the throne while her kingdom is at war with the French. But her ill-health and strange sensibilities mean it’s down to a trusted friend to take charge within a turbulent palace. The Favourite is directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and stars Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, and Emma Stone. It’s the early 18th Century, and England is ruled by Queen Anne (Olivia Colman). Despite the country being at war with the French, the Queen is fragile, physically and…
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