WeWatchFilms presents: WILLOW Ron Howard | 1988 | USA | Cert PG | 126 mins At Cineworld Hull: BUY TICKETS Tickets are £9.70 (£8.80 with a My Cineworld account), £4.70 for seniors and students or FREE for Unlimited Card holders. We’re closing this year’s classic movies with one of our favourite fantasy movies – WILLOW, from the incredible Ron Howard and George Lucas, starring Warwick Davies as the farmer-come-sorcerer and Val Kilmer as the reluctant hero.
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NT Live: Anthony & Cleopatra
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, obsession becomes a catalyst for war.
Director Simon Godwin returns to National Theatre Live screens with this hotly anticipated production, following broadcasts of Twelfth Night, Man and Superman and The Beaux’ Stratagem.
This is an encore screening.

NT Live: The Madness of George III
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 Hall, NT Live Coriolanus) in the title role, and Adrian Scarborough (Gavin and Stacey, Upstairs Downstairs, After the Dance).
It’s 1786 and King George III is the most powerful man in the world. But his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic as he succumbs to fits of lunacy. With the King’s mind unravelling at a dramatic pace, ambitious politicians and the scheming Prince of Wales threaten to undermine the power of the Crown, and expose the fine line between a King and a man.
Show image photograph (Mark Gatiss) by Creative by Wren

NT Live: The Tragedy of King Richard The Second
Simon Russell Beale plays William Shakespeare’s Richard II, broadcast live from the stage of the Almeida Theatre in London to cinemas.
This visceral new production about the limits of power will be directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins, whose previous plays include Little Revolution at the Almeida and Absolute Hell at the National Theatre
Richard II, King of England, is irresponsible, foolish and vain. His weak leadership sends his kingdom into disarray and his court into uproar. Seeing no other option but to seize power, the ambitious Bolingbroke challenges the throne and the king’s divine right to rule.
Simon Russell Beale returns to National Theatre Live screens following broadcasts of Timon of Athens and King Lear, and his recent role in the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of The Lehman Trilogy.
This is a live screening.
Hull Independent Cinema: Dogman
Italian with English subtitles
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 relationship of subjugation with Simone, a former violent boxer who terrorises the entire neighbourhood. When Simone exploits him too much Marcello must make a crucial and potentially dangerous decision in order to regain his dignity.
Matteo Garrone, the master filmmaker behind Gomorrah returns to the crime thriller genre with the tension filled and relentlessly captivating DOGMAN.”

Love Actually In Concert
Following on from a triumphant sold out 2017 premiere tour, Love Actually will once again be screened live across the UK with a full orchestra performing its enchanting score – just in time for Christmas.
The live concert will be coming to Bonus Arena on 10 December.
Directed by Richard Curtis and originally released in cinemas in 2003, Love Actually tells 10 separate yet interweaving stories of love around Christmas time. A full, live orchestra will perform Craig Armstrong’s evocative score at these shows, with the film being projected onto a huge screen.
Make sure you kick off the holiday season and get into the Christmas spirit.

Dead of Night: Hull Horror Film Festival
Dead of Night: Hull Horror Film Festival is back for a third year of chills and thrills,organised by Hull Independent Cinema and screening exclusively at Vue Cinema Hull. Dead of Night brings the very best new, classic and cult horror to Hull, opening with the musical zombie comedy ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE, the programme also includes a big screen showing of classic 80s gore-fest THE EVIL DEAD.
Sponsored by Greasy Fingers Rock ‘n’ Roll Barbershop , Dead of Night features four nights of the best cinematic scares new and old, from Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 October 2018. Highlights are the Hull Premiere of ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE, as part of a high-school double-bill with 70s classic CARRIE; and a screening of the new horror film starring the legendary Nicholas Cage, the mesmerising, delirious and deranged MANDY.
Other brand new acclaimed films in the festival receiving their Hull Premieres include nightmarish UK psychological horror POSSUM. Closing the festival is ONE CUT OF THE DEAD, a marvellously inventive Japanese horror-comedy featuring an epic, 37-minute opening continuous single take and already a big audience favourite on the festival circuit.
Complementing the new material in the festival are some iconic classics and restorations, with big screen showings of cult classic THE EVIL DEAD, supernatural 70s shocker THE OMEN and Jeff Goldblum-starring creature-feature THE FLY.
Dead of Night Festival Director Damien Greco said, “Just when you thought the nightmare was over, we’re back from the grave and ready to party! Dead of Night is a brilliant opportunity to experience horror films how they should be seen, in the dark, with like-minded fans on a huge screen with great sound. Do not miss the exclusive chance to see fantastic new horror films alongside the very best classics of the genre. With great value ticket prices and passes we’re making the best scares available to more people to enjoy, so hold on to your popcorn and enjoy the ride, if you dare…”
Programme Summary
All events take place at Vue Cinema Hull, Princes Quay Shopping Centre.
Thursday 25 October, 6.30pm: Anna and The Apocalypse | 107 minutes | Cert 15 TBC
Thursday 25 October, 8.30pm: Carrie (1976) | 94 minutes | Cert 18
Friday 26 October, 6.30pm: The Omen (1976) | 108 minutes | Cert 15
Friday 26 October, 8.30pm: Possum | 85 minutes | Cert 15
Saturday 27 October, 6.30pm: The Evil Dead (1981 ) |80 minutes | Cert 18
Saturday 27 October, 6.30pm: Mandy | 121 minutes | Cert 18
Sunday 28 October, 8.30pm: The Fly (1986) | 92 minutes | Cert 18
Sunday 28 October, 6.30pm: One Cut of The Dead | 96 minutes | Cert 15

THE HULL PREMIÈRE OF THE SHORT FILM BALLS DIRECTED BY LILY COLE
“As a mother I couldn’t imagine anything worse than having to give away my child, but in 18th-century England, thousands of babies were abandoned. It’s a world I’ve delved into for my new film, Balls, inspired by the character of Heathcliff.”
Co-writer and director, Lily Cole
This acclaimed short film, a co-commission with the Brontë Parsonage and RRU News based in Liverpool, is a powerful indictment of the treatment of poor women and their children. The film examines Heathcliff’s possible background through a poetic and poignant lens. It is unforgettable.
Bonnie Greer will be in conversation with Lily Cole and the film’s producer, Kate Wilson of Fury Films.

Film on a Farm
Film on a Farm is a unique Outdoor Cinema experience. We are excited to be heading to Butt Farm, Beverley where we will be showing Top Gun and Grease.
Snuggle up beneath a blanket of stars and join us for a night to remember.
Gates open at 6pm – giving you the opportunity to enjoy locally sourced food and drinks.
Tickets start from £6.50.
To find out more information or buy tickets, please head to www.filmonafarm.co.uk
If you have any questions please email us at info@filmonafarm.co.uk

Sing along: The Greatest Showman
Looking for something to do? Head to Middleton Hall and see a film. and not just any film, but The Greatest Showman. And here’s the best part: you can take the kids, who will be able to sing “This is Me” at the top of their little lungs.
Rating BBFC rating PG – not suitable for children 7 years or younger.
Timing Doors: 6.30 Screening: 7pm
Tickets (plus booking fee) Adult £4.00 Concessions £3.00 (child under 16, student with card, OAP)

Hull Independent Cinema: THE HAPPY PRINCE
In a cheap Parisian hotel room Oscar Wilde lies on his death bed and the past floods back, transporting him to other times and places. Was he once the most famous man in London? The artist crucified by a society that once worshiped him? The lover imprisoned and freed, yet still running towards ruin in the final chapter of his life? Under the microscope of death he reviews the failed attempt to reconcile with his long suffering wife Constance, the ensuing reprisal of his fatal love affair with Lord Alfred Douglas and the warmth and devotion of Robbie Ross who tried and failed to save him from himself. From Dieppe to Naples to Paris freedom is elusive and Oscar is a penniless vagabond, always moving on, shunned by his old acquaintance, but revered by a strange group of outlaws and urchins to whom he tells the old stories – his incomparable wit still sharp. THE HAPPY PRINCE is a portrait of the dark side of a genius who lived and died for love in the last days of the nineteenth century.
Starring Rupert Everett, Colin Firth and Emily Watson.
Nominee, Berlin International Film Festival, Best Feature Film
“As a final, permanent showcase for a role Everett was born to play, then, THE HAPPY PRINCE does the job.” – Guy Lodge, Variety
“As a director, Everett is sometimes heavy-handed, but the performances, and the undeniable injustice of Wilde’s ordeal make for a tragedy worthy of its drama-loving subject.” – Helen O’Hara, TimeOut

Hull Independent Cinema & Yorkshire Silents: PANDORA’S BOX
One of the great silent films, GW Pabst’s Pandora’s Box is renowned for its sensational storyline, sparkling Weimar-period setting and the legendary, lead performance from its iconic star Louise Brooks. Following the rise and fall of Lulu (Brooks), a spirited but innocent showgirl whose sheer sexual magnetism wreaks havoc on the lives of men and women alike, the film was controversial in its day, then underappreciated for decades. Pandora’s Box now stands as an incredibly modern movie and few stars of any era dazzle as bright as Louise Brooks.
New 2K DCP of the 2009 restoration of Munich Film Museum’s definitive cut. Live, improvised piano accompaniment by Jonny Best

Hull Independent Cinema: ISMAEL’S GHOSTS
Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard, Mathieu Almaric and Charlotte Gainsbourg team up for the latest feature from acclaimed writer-director Arnaud Desplechin. Filmmaker Ismael lives with his wife Sylvia (Gainsbourg) but remains obsessed with his ex-wife, who disappeared 20 years ago and is believed to be dead. When she suddenly reappears, Ismael’s life – already complicated by a film project he is unable to finish – takes a strange turn. Complex, playful and humorous, Ismael’s Ghosts is a wonderful showcase for some of French cinema’s finest acting talent.
Starring Mathieu Amalric, Marion Cotillard, Charlotte Gainsbourg.
Nominee, Lumiere Awards, Best Cinematography, Best Music.
Nominee Munich Film Festival, Best International Film.
“There are moments in this movie that are richer than anything you can possibly see in a movie theater this month, scenes that will fill you with awe.” – Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
“An unforgettable experience.” – Glenn Kenny, New York Times

Hull Independent Cinema: HEARTS BEAT LOUD
Widower and ageing Brooklyn hipster Frank starts a band with his teenage daughter Sam just before she leaves home to attend college in California. When a song of theirs finds success online, it complicates Frank’s attempts to let go of his dreams of stardom and allow his daughter to find her own path in life.
Starring Nick Offerman, Kiersey Clemons, Ted Danson and Toni Collette.
Winner, Audience Award – Best Narrative Feature, Sarasota Film Festival and Wisconsin Film Festival Nominee.
Audience Award, Edinburgh International Film Festival
“This is a movie you not only want to see but also to put on the turntable.” – Peter Howell, Toronto Star.
“One of the nicest things about HEARTS BEAT LOUD, and there are several nice things, is the way that Offerman and Clemons seem like father and daughter.” – Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle.

Hull Independent Cinema: FIRST REFORMED
From legendary writer-director Paul Schrader comes a gripping new film that ranks among his very best work.
Reverend Ernst Toller is a solitary parish priest at a small church in upstate New York, which is on the cusp of celebrating its 250th anniversary. Now more of a tourist attraction catering to a dwindling congregation, it has long been eclipsed by its nearby parent church, Abundant Life, with its state-of-the-art facilities. When a pregnant parishioner asks Reverend Toller to counsel her husband, a radical environmentalist, Toller is plunged into his own tormented past and finds himself questioning his own future and where redemption might lie. With the pressure on him beginning to grow, he must do everything he can to stop events spiraling out of control.
Starring Ethan Hawke, Amanda Seyfried, Philip Ettinger.
Winner, Best Director – Jury Prize, Main Programme, FEST International Film Festival Winner.
Green Drop Award and Nominee, Best Film, Venice Film Festival 2017.
“Ultimately its sheer archness reveals Paul Schrader as a gifted and deeply persuasive evangelist of the transcendental style – if not quite a canon saint.” – John Semley, The Globe and Mail
“This is a movie about faith tested, and people trying to reconcile hope with a world that can feel hopeless. It’s a film to be seen in a dark theater with an audience hushed in reverence of the power of cinema.” – Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News

Hull Independent Cinema: STUDIO 54
Studio 54 was the epicentre of 70s hedonism – a place that not only redefined the nightclub, but also came to symbolise an entire era. Its co-owners, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, two friends from Brooklyn, seemed to come out of nowhere to suddenly preside over a new kind of New York society. Now, 39 years after the velvet rope was first slung across the club’s hallowed threshold, a feature documentary tells the real story behind the greatest club of all time.
PLEASE NOTE: This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
Starring Steve Rubell andIan Schrager.
“For those of us who never went (and probably couldn’t have gotten in if we tried), “Studio 54″ lets you taste a bit of the ecstasy.” – Owen Gleiberman, Variety.
“An enjoyable ride that captures both the excitement of the party and the shameful details of its aftermath.” – John DeFore, The Hollywood Reporter.