This season our Audience Choice Screening will be a celebration of one of the greatest British actors of recent years, the incomplarable Tilda Swinton. You send us your suggestions, we narrow it down to a shortlist of four, and you get the final say!
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USA | 2021 | 136 Min | Drama/Mystery/Sci Fi
Rating PG | Published 1993 | 76 minutes
The Nightmare Before Christmas (also known as Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas) is a 1993 American stop-motion animated musical fantasy film directed by Henry Selickin his feature directorial debut and produced and conceived by Tim Burton. It tells the story of Jack Skellington, the King of “Halloween Town”, who stumbles upon “ChristmasTown” and schemes to take over the holiday.
Rating 15 | Published 1979 | 107 minutes
Nosferatu the Vampyre is a 1979 gothic horror film written and directed by Werner Herzog. It is set primarily in 19th-century Wismar, Germany and Transylvania, and was conceived as a stylistic remake of F. W. Murnau’s 1922 German Dracula adaptation Nosferatu. The picture stars Klaus Kinski as Count Dracula, Isabelle Adjani as Lucy Harker, Bruno Ganz as Jonathan Harker, and French artist-writer Roland Topor as Renfield.
Jonathan Harker is sent away to Count Dracula’s castle to sell him a house in Virna, where he lives. But Count Dracula is a vampire, an undead ghoul living off men’s blood. Inspired by a photograph of Lucy Harker, Jonathan’s wife, Dracula moves to Virna, bringing with him death and plague… An unusually contemplative version of Dracula, in which the vampire bears the cross of not being able to get old and die.
Herzog’s production of Nosferatu was very well received by critics and enjoyed a comfortable degree of commercial success. The film had 1,000,000 admissions in West Germany.
Rating PG | Published 1987 | 98 minutes
The Princess Bride is a 1987 American fantasy adventure comedy film directed and co-produced by Rob Reiner and starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, André the Giant, and Christopher Guest. Adapted by William Goldman from his 1973 novel, it tells the story of a swashbuckling farmhand named Westley, accompanied by companions befriended along the way, who must rescue his true love Princess Buttercup from the odious Prince Humperdinck.
In 2016, the film was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as being “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant”.
Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play returns to cinemas.
Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending, cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.
Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game.
Justin Martin directs this solo tour de force, captured live in 2022 during a sold out run at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End.
Count Almaviva lives with his Countess on their estate near Seville. The Count has his eye on his wife’s maid Susanna, who is about to marry the Count’s servant, Figaro. Much to Figaro’s dismay, the Count plans to seduce Susanna on the night of the wedding. Meanwhile, Cherubino, the Count’s young page, has a crush on the Countess, but has just been dismissed after being discovered with Barbarina, the gardener Antonio’s daughter.
Figaro decides he must foil the Count’s attempt to seduce his wife-to-be and enlists the help of the Countess, Susanna and Cherubino – the latter disguising himself as a woman. A series of mistaken identities, misunderstandings and thwarted plans ensue, with all members of the household participating as each tries to get what – and who – they want.
Back in 1972, Sharks quickly soared to new heights in the rock world, a record deal from the coolest label, superstar management, and a shark-shaped car. But a devastating crash and drug problems saw them sink beneath the waves. Now, they reunite, embarking on a 21st-century odyssey filled with pain, dark humour, and unexpected acts of heroism.
The film explores the complex dynamics of an iconic band’s journey, from the highs of their resurgence to the lows of their struggles. The film NOT A ROCK-DOC delves into the compelling story of a revered cult band from the 1970s, as they embark on a mission to revive their music and legacy in the digital age. We follow the band on their promotional tour for the album KILLERS OF THE DEEP as they navigate the pressures faced by ‘men of a certain age’ striving to deliver electrifying performances across the UK, Japan, and Europe. Accompanied by the camera crew, they are joined by Toshio Nomura, a passionate fan from Osaka, Japan, also documenting their journey with his miniDV camera setup. Toshio becomes an endearing third protagonist in the film, showcasing his unwavering dedication to the band.
We witness the gripping and hilarious portrayal of the Sharks revival as the film takes us through the ups and downs of the band’s chaotic journey as they confront the harsh realities of the modern music industry. We experience their struggles, triumphs, and the universal challenges faced by creatives worldwide. The film unfolds like a slow-motion car crash, packed with hilarious and cringeworthy moments. Picture this: A former Sex Pistol jumps ship, leaving the band scrambling. Chris Spedding then joins forces with Bryan Ferry for a four-month world tour to make ends meet. Meanwhile, Snips is determined to salvage the situation with another tour, but they find themselves playing to almost empty halls and even performing at an ageing fan’s birthday party.
Brace yourself for real-life ‘Spinal Tap’ situations that will have you in stitches as the band battles humiliation, condescension, and frustration at every turn. It’s a rollercoaster of laughs, awkwardness, and the kind of craziness only rock & roll can deliver. Get ready to be entertained, moved, and inspired as NOT A ROCK-DOC captures the gritty essence of the 21st Century Sharks revival.
Through powerful storytelling, intimate access, and a healthy dose of laughter, this documentary reveals the enduring power of artistic expression and the unyielding passion that fuels the artistic spirit and why we love music. The finished film is a uniquely British story of failure and grace under pressure – with some dynamic stage performances and high quality music…
…but it’s not a Rock-Doc.
The greatest swashbuckler of them all, Douglas Fairbanks, stars in this epic fantasy-adventure, inspired by The Arabian Nights. Spectacular set design and special effects combine with dramatic action scenes and romance in this masterpiece of 1920s silent film – which will be brought to life with live piano.
Buy tickets to Thief of Bagdad for 15% off Northern Silents Double Bill at Hull Truck Theatre.
Laurel and Hardy headline a triple-bill of slapstick comedy mayhem as part of Northern Silent Film Festival. In You’re Darn Tootin’, Stan and Ollie are musicians in a brass band and, despite them doing their best, everything goes disastrously wrong. The show also features Buster Keaton and other classic silent film comedy stars, with live piano accompaniment.
Buy tickets to Thief of Bagdad for 15% off Northern Silents Double Bill at Hull Truck Theatre.
When 93-year-old Thelma gets duped by a phone scammer, she wants her money back. But the police don’t take it seriously, and her family won’t help, so Thelma recruits reluctant pal Ben to track down the crooks themselves.
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USA | 2024 | 97 Min | Comedy
Taking Virginia Woolf’s novel Orlando as its starting point, this hybrid documentary-drama sees a cast of more than twenty trans and non-binary individuals perform interpretations of scenes from the novel, weaving into Woolf’s narrative their own stories of identity and transition.
Subtitled Screening, Presented with Descriptive Subtitles
France | 2023 | 98 Min | Documentary, LGBTQ+
When Lia learns that her long-lost niece Tekla might be in Turkey, she sets off to Istanbul. Looking for someone who never intended to be found proves harder than she thought, until she meets Evrim, a lawyer fighting for trans rights.
Sweden, Denmark, France, Turkey, Georgia | 2024 | 105 Min | Drama, LGBTQ+
In 2044, AI controls all facets of society as humans routinely “erase” their feelings. Hoping to eliminate the pain of past romances, Gabrielle continually falls for different incarnations of the enigmatic Louis as she explores past lives in different times and parts of the world.
France | 2023 | 147 Min | Drama, Romance, Sci Fi
France, 1870’s. Rosalie is a young woman who hides a secret: thick body and facial hair that she shaves to fit in. When Abel, an indebted bar owner, marries Rosalie for her dowry, will he be able to love her for the woman she is?
Subtitled Screening, Presented with Descriptive Subtitles
France | 2023 | 115 Min | Drama, LGBTQ+
Etero, a woman living in a small village in Georgia, is single by choice. She cherishes her freedom, so when she unexpectedly finds herself falling into a passionate relationship she is faced with a stark choice between commitment and independence.
Subtitled Screening
Georgia | 2023 | 111 Min | Drama
Renegade British archaeologist Arthur leads a band of Italian grave robbers in search of illicit treasures. But haunted by memories of lost love, he is increasingly drawn to the past and the mysteries of the earth.
Subtitled Screening, Presented with Descriptive Subtitles
Italy, France, Switzerland | 2023 | 131 Min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
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