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Empire Of Light (15)
Dir: Sam Mendes 2022 | 115 mins
Set in Margate in the early 1980s, Olivia Colman stars as Hilary.
Hilary is the duty manager at the local cinema. She lives a lonely life and is struggling with her mental health, following a break down.
Hilary’s world is turned upside down by the arrival of new employee Stephen – a young black man who is half her age.
In this Thatcher era town, Stephen encounters racism on a daily basis. He is as lonely as Hilary.
The two become best friends and then lovers.
A compelling and poignant drama about the power of human connection during turbulent times.
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography.
With a stellar cast including BAFTA winner Micheal Ward (Blue Story, Top Boy), Academy Award winner Colin Firth (The King’s Speech, A Single Man) and Toby Jones (Infamous, Detectorists).
£10.50 | £9.50 conc
Special Ticket Offer
£9 | £8 conc tickets when you book for three films at the same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings. Offer applied in basket.
Socially Distanced Screening
The screening on Fri 10 Feb 2pm is socially distanced with a reduced capacity. Face coverings are optional. Food and drink from our Cafe Bar can be taken into the theatre as normal.
The Fabelmans (12A)
Dir: Steven Spielberg 2022 | 151 mins
In post WWII America, young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies and starts to make his own. When he discovers a shattering family secret, film making becomes his solace.
This deeply personal portrait of 20th century American childhood is inspired by Steven Spielberg’s own upbringing. It’s a coming-of-age story and exploration of the power of movies to help us see the truth about each other and ourselves.
Nominated for 7 Academy Awards including Best Actress, Best Director and Best Picture.
‘This moving portrait of the celebrated filmmaker is more inquisitive than it is celebratory’ ★★★★ Independent
‘Spielberg's period drama evokes wonder’ ★★★★★ Total Film
‘It’s a beautiful, tender and emotionally complex film, one which pays tribute to Spielberg's parents but also ensures their humanity through their flaws and failings’ ★★★★ news.com
‘Looking back with adult eyes, Spielberg sees his parents with all their flaws, yet infuses the film with warmth, understanding and love’ BBC
£10.50 | £9.50 conc
Special Ticket Offer
£9 | £8 conc tickets when you book for three films at the same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings. Offer applied in basket.
Socially Distanced Screening
The screening on Sat 18 Feb 2pm is socially distanced with a reduced capacity. Face coverings are optional. Food and drink from our Cafe Bar can be taken into the theatre as normal.
Bring Baby Screening
The screening on Thur 23 Feb 2pm is exclusively for parents, carers and grown-ups with children under 2 years. Lights are kept on low level and you can move around if you need to. Tickets are £5.50 for adults (including a cup of tea/coffee); babies and infants are free of charge. Seating is unreserved and unaccompanied adults are not admitted.
EO (15)
Dir: Jerzy Skolimowski | 88 mins
Polish with English subtitles.
EO is a grey donkey with melancholic eyes and a curious spirit. He begins his life as a circus performer before escaping on a trek across the Polish and Italian countryside.
During his travels he encounters an eclectic cast of characters, including a countess, a young Italian priest and a riotous Polish football team.
EO’s journey speaks to the world around us. He is an equine hero boldly pointing out societal ills and serving as warning to the dangers of neglect and inaction, all while on a quest for freedom.
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.
‘Soulful and mysterious, this donkey odyssey is an unforgettable experience’ ★★★★★ Time Out
£10.50 | £9.50 conc
Special Ticket Offer
£9 | £8 conc tickets when you book for three films at the same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings. Offer applied in basket.
Socially Distanced Screening
The screening on Wed 8 Mar 2pm is socially distanced with a reduced capacity. Face coverings are optional. Food and drink from our Cafe Bar can be taken into the theatre as normal.
Blue Jean (15)
Dir: Georgia Oakley | 97 mins
Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government are about to pass a law stigmatising gays and lesbians. A new student arrives at the school and threatens to expose her.
Jean is pushed to extreme lengths to keep her job and her integrity.
‘A slam dunk masterpiece’ ★★★★★ Telegraph
‘Deeply human’ ★★★★★ Attitude Magazine
‘Convinces minutely, with every moody needle-drop and stiff drinks-party exchange, as a period piece about terror, ostracisation, and betrayal’ ★★★★★ The Guardian
£10.50 | £9.50 conc
Special Ticket Offer
£9 | £8 conc tickets when you book for three films at the same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings. Offer applied in basket.
Bring Baby Screening
The screening on Fri 10 Mar 11.30am is exclusively for parents, carers and grown-ups with children under 2 years. Lights are kept on low level and you can move around if you need to. Tickets are £5.50 for adults (including a cup of tea/coffee); babies and infants are free of charge. Seating is unreserved and unaccompanied adults are not admitted.
Socially Distanced Screening
The screening on Thur 16 Mar 8pm is socially distanced with a reduced capacity. Face coverings are optional. Food and drink from our Cafe Bar can be taken into the theatre as normal.