Shadow

Dir. Yimou Zhang (China 2019, 11mins 15)

 

A stunning visual feast of exquisite design and precision influenced by Chinese ink paintings and historical action movie of almost Shakespearean heights.

 

Fisherman's Friends

Dir. Chris Foggin (UK 2018 112mins 12)

 

Based on a true story, the uplifting tale of the part-time Cornish fishermen who sing sea shanties for pleasure and find fame and fortune (almost). UK feel-good film of the year.

 

Amazing Grace

Dir. Sydney Pollack & Alan Elliott (US 2018 120mins PG)

 

Shelved and hidden for fifty years, here is one of the greatest musical performances you will ever see from the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in her 1972 gospel concerts. Transcendental.

 

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Rocketman singalong

Dir. Dexter Fletcher (UK 2019, 121mins 15)

 

Universally loved epic biopic of the climb from jobbing musician and struggling musician, Reg Dwight, to international superstar Elton John. Energetic, colourful and enjoyable.

 

Honeyland

Dirs. Tamara Kotevska & Ljubo Stefanov (Macedonia 2019, 97mins PG)

 

The last female bee hunter in Europe must save the bees to restore the natural balance. Macedonia's stunningly beautiful and quietly powerful entry to the Oscars and Sundance winner is a strange ecological fable in documentary form that resonates with audiences.

 

Apollo 11

Dir. Todd Douglas Miller (US 2019, 93 mins PG)

 

Fifty years on, a truly stunning and stirring movie of humanity's greatest achievement with never before seen footage on the big screen.  

 

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Hitsville: The Making of Motown

Dirs. Gabe & Ben Turner (US 2018 112mins 12)

A history of the sound of young America from the late fifties to the early seventies.

Blond, Blue Eyes plus The Hitcher

Dir. Simone de Vries (Holland 2006, 64mins)

 

Blond, Blue Eyes - documentary biography of Holland's most famous actor who moved effortlessly between art classics, Hollywood and cult slasher movies, producing great performances and, in Blade Runner, one of the most memorable scenes in cinema. 

 

Followed by

 

Quiet Flows the Don

 

 

Dir. Paul Adam (UK 2019, 89mins)

Toy Story 4

Dir. John Lasseter (US 2019, 100mins U)

 

A hugely enjoyable road trip of old and new friends that is a funny and emotional must-see for the young and old alike.  An excellent Saturday matinee for all the family.

 

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