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Hello everyone,It’s the New Year and that means one thing… Awards season! Throughout January and February we will have the Golden Globes, the BAFTA’s and the Oscars. It’s a great time for film lovers as the years best films all get released and this year is no different.
As always, we’ll be playing all the major films in contention for awards. Starting with THE DANISH GIRL from director Tom Hooper (THE KINGS SPEECH, LES MISERABLES). Rumours are abound that this could finally be Leonardo Di Caprio’s year with THE REVENANT. There’s some light hearted relief in the form of Tina Fey & Amy Poehler’s comedy SISTERS.
Sylvester Stallone is tipped for the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in CREED, some forty years after he won his first Oscar for the original Rocky. SPOTLIGHT and THE BIG SHORT both have amazing ensemble casts. Speaking of great casts, don’t forget DAD’S ARMY on Feb 5 - a full roster of British talent!
There’s also some hugely acclaimed indie films vying for awards attention with ROOM, a tale of one mother and son trapped in a room making their escape into the real world. YOUTH starring Michael Caine & Harvey Keitel.
Alongside our usual season of Saturday Morning Pictures for kids we have the family film GOOSEBUMPS for the February half term.
My PiCkROOM is absolutely amazing and demands to be seen! If you’re after a crowd pleaser then try CREED. I am the most excited to see THE REVENANT. It looks fantastic.
James TullyFilm Officer
My name is James Tully and I’m the Film Officer for the Connaught Cinema. I’ve worked in cinemas for 16 years and bring my knowledge of the UK film business to the Connaught. We are partnered with Picturehouse so offer the best in alternative & world cinema alongside the blockbusters we all love!
Look out for this symbol on the films we think will be up for awards in the New year.
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Star WarS: tHe force aWakenS (12a)WHO MADE iT?
JJ Abrams
WHO’S iN iT?Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley
ANyTHiNG ELSE?USA/UK 2015. 135 mins
WHAT’S iT ABOUT?At the time of going to print all plot details regarding The Force
Awakens are TOP SECRET!! What do we know? The old cast arejoined by a fantastic new cast including Daisy Ridley, John Boyegaand Adam Driver. New robot character BB-8 has already become afan favourite and the film looks like it is going to blow all box office
records out of the water!
WHy SHOULD i SEE iT?It’s the biggest film of the year. JJ Abrams is a great director to
take over the franchise. A great intro to the space saga for newfans and a nostalgic look back for long term fans.
WE CANNOT WAIT!!!
if you liked
STAr TrEk
STAr WArS
iNDiANA jONES
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in tHe Heart of tHe Sea (12a)WHO MADE iT?Ron Howard
WHO’S iN iT? Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson
ANyTHiNG ELSE?USA/UK 2015. 122 mins
WHAT’S iT ABOUT?In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex was assaulted by something no one could believe: a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance. The real-life maritime disaster would inspire Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick. But that told only half the story. “In the Heart of the Sea” reveals the encounter’s harrowing aftermath, as the ship’s surviving crew is pushed to their limits and forced to do the unthinkable to stay alive.
WHy SHOULD i SEE iT? Ron Howard is a great director and the Moby Dick story has not been told on film since John Huston and Gregory Peck in 1958. Dramatic, exciting and harrowing the film reveals the true story behind the myth. Chris Hemsworth really comes into his own as an actor.
from 26 December
if you liked
MASTEr AND COMMANDEr
MOBy DiCk
APOLLO 13
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tHe daniSH girl (15)WHO MADE iT?
Tom Hooper
WHO’S iN iT? Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Amber Heard
ANyTHiNG ELSE?UK 2015. 120 mins
WHAT’S iT ABOUT?The remarkable love story inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and
Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda’s marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili’s groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.
WHy SHOULD i SEE iT?Last years Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne is being talked about for
another win for his role in this drama. From the director of THE KINGS SPEECH and LES MISERABLES. Rising star Alicia Vikander also proves
she is worthy of the hype.
if you liked
THE THEOry Of EvEryTHiNG
CArOL
THE kiNG’S SPEECH
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SiSterS (15)WHO MADE iT?Jason Moore
WHO’S iN iT? Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, John Cena
ANyTHiNG ELSE?USA 2015. 118 mins
WHAT’S iT ABOUT?Comedy about two forty-something sisters who decide to throw one last house party before their parents sell their childhood family home.
WHy SHOULD i SEE iT? Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are two of America’s greatest comedians. Both coming from hit TV shows, 30 Rock and Parks and Rec respectively. They haven’t appeared together since their film BABY MAMA. A hilarious, rude, crude comedy about living life to the max!
from 8 January
if you liked
BABy MAMA
MEAN GirLS
ANCHOrMAN
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a great SerieS of filmS at pocket money priceS! SHoWing every Saturday morning at 10:15am.pleaSe get in toucH if you are celebrating a birtHday!
2 jANUAry
HoteltranSylvania 2 (u)Dracula and his friends try to
bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving
the hotel. (89m)
Saturday Morning Pictures
9 jANUAry
nanny mcpHee (u)Emma Thompson stars as a
mysterious and magical nanny brought in to look after the
seven naughtiest children in the world! (94m)
16 jANUAry
pan (pg)12-year-old orphan Peter is spirited away to the magical
world of Neverland, where he finds both fun and danger, and ultimately discovers his destiny -- to become the hero who will
be forever known as Peter Pan. (111m)
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23 jANUAry
tHe good dinoSaur (pg)Pixar animated adventure about a dinosaur separated from his family who befriends a
young boy to go on a mission to reunite with his family. (101m)
6 fEBrUAry
Snoopy & cHarlie broWn: tHe peanutS movie (u)
Charlie Brown and his loveable dog Snoopy attempt to make a girl notice him! Modern
animation of a classic cartoon. (93m)
30 jANUAry
Harry potter and tHe pHiloSopHer’S Stone (pg)
The first instalment in the Harry Potter series on the big screen! Harry meets Ron and
Hermione and makes it through his first term at Hogwarts. (146m)
13 fEBrUAry
beauty and tHe beaSt (u)Disney Classic playing for Valentines day! Belle
agrees to a life imprisoned with the Beast to save her father. Little does she know that his
castle is enchanted. (88m)
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tHe revenant (15)WHO MADE iT? WHO’S iN iT? ANyTHiNG ELSE?Alejandro González Iñárritu Leonardo Di Caprio, Tom Hardy USA 2015. 156 mins
WHAT’S iT ABOUT?Inspired by true events. During an expedition, legendary explorer Hugh Glass is brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. In a quest to
survive, Glass endures unimaginable grief as well as the betrayal of his confidant. Guided by sheer will and the love of his family, Glass must navigate a vicious winter in a relentless
pursuit to live and find redemption.
From 15 January
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WHy SHOULD i SEE iT?This gritty drama is being tipped for all the top awards and this could finally be the year that Leo gets his Oscar. From the director of last years Oscar winner BIRDMAN. The reviews for this film have been absolutely amazing.
if you liked
SHUTTEr iSLAND MAD MAx: fUry rOAD DjANGO UNCHAiNED
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creed (12a)WHO MADE iT?
Ryan Coogler
WHO’S iN iT? Sylvester Stallone, Michael B Jordan
ANyTHiNG ELSE?USA 2015. 133 mins
WHAT’S iT ABOUT?Adonis Johnson is the son of the famous boxing champion Apollo Creed,
Wanting to follow his fathers footsteps in boxing, He seeks a mentor who is the former heavyweight boxing champion and former friend of
Apollo Creed, the retired Rocky Balboa. Rocky eventually agrees to mentor Adonis. With Rocky’s help they hope to get a title job to face
even deadlier opponents than his father. But whether he is a true fighter remains to be seen.
WHy SHOULD i SEE iT?A surprising Oscar contender. The film’s boxing scenes are a technical marvel done in one take. A real crowd pleasing event. Always great to see Sly on the big screen as Rocky! And a great follow up to Coogler’s
amazing FRUITVALE STATION.
if you liked
rOCky
rAGiNG BULL
frUiTvALE STATiON
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SpotligHt (15)WHO MADE iT?Tom McCarthy
WHO’S iN iT? Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel MacAdams, Stanley Tucci
ANyTHiNG ELSE?USA 2015. 129 mins
WHAT’S iT ABOUT?When the Boston Globe’s tenacious “Spotlight” team of reporters delves into allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church, their year-long investigation uncovers a decades-long cover-up at the highest levels of Boston’s religious, legal and government establishment, touching off a wave of revelations around the world.
WHy SHOULD i SEE iT? An astounding cast and absolutely fantastic reviews. Director McCarthy has gone from strength to strength. A great investigative tale in the vein of ALL THE PRESIDENTS MEN.
from 29 January
if you liked
ALL THE PrESiDENTS MEN
BrOADCAST NEWS
zODiAC
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4 jANUAry
in tHe Heart oftHe Sea (12a)
The amazing true story behind the legend of Moby Dick.
Stars Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Ben Whishaw and Domnhall Gleeson. (122m)
11 jANUAry
Star WarS: tHe force aWakenS
(12a)JJ Abrams update on the epic
Sci-Fi saga. Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill all return. Don’t miss the most
anticipated film of the year. (135m)
ticketS only £4! including free tea, coffee & biccieS from 10:30am. film StartS at 11am. all ageS Welcome.
Silver Screen
18 jANUAry
tHe daniSH girl (15)Acclaimed Drama starring
Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander, From the Director of Les Miserables and The Kings
Speech. (120m)
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25 jANUAry
creed (12a)Sylvester Stallone and
Michal B Jordan star in this new chapter from the life of Rocky Balboa. Forced out of
retirement to train the son of a former rival. (133m)
1 fEBrUAry
tHe revenant (15)Oscar tipped drama starring Leonardo Di Caprio as a man
left for dead after a bear attack. He must fight against the odds to survive. (156m)
8 fEBrUAry
SpotligHt (15)An all star cast in this
investigative true story. A group of journalists investigate
claims of corruption and abuse surrounding the
catholic church. Stars Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton and Rachel MacAdams. (129m)
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room (15)WHO MADE iT?
Lenny Abrahamson
WHO’S iN iT? Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay
ANyTHiNG ELSE?USA 2015. 118 mins
WHAT’S iT ABOUT?The extraordinary story of Jack, a spirited 5-year-old who is looked after
by his loving and devoted mother. Their life, however, is anything but typical, they are trapped-confined to a windowless, 10-by-10-foot space
that Ma has euphemistically named Room. But as Jack’s curiosity about their situation grows, and Ma’s resilience reaches its breaking point, they
enact a risky plan to escape, ultimately bringing them face-to-face with what may turn out to be the scariest thing yet: the real world.
WHy SHOULD i SEE iT?This indie film is one of the most acclaimed of recent years. A truly
original journey that you simply have to see. An absolutely astonishing piece of work.
if you liked
THE SHAWSHANk rEDEMPTiON
SHOrT TErM 12
BirDMAN
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Robert Burns, also known as Rabbie Burns, the Bard of Ayrshire and various other names, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and Scotlands favourite
son is celebrated worldwide.
BoRn: January 25, 1759, AllowayDieD: July 21, 1796, Dumfries
BuRieD: September 1817, St. Michael’s Churchyard, DumfriesPoeMS: To a Mouse, A Red, Red Rose, Tam o’ Shanter
and many more.
burns night Saturday 30th January. Starts 6.30pm, seated for 7pm.
reserve a table now while they’re available, limited numbers!ContaCt the Catering team: 01903 218 250
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dad’S army (pg tbc)WHO MADE iT?
Oliver Parker
WHO’S iN iT?Bill Nighy, Toby Jones, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Gambon
ANyTHiNG ELSE?UK 2015. 95 mins
WHAT’S iT ABOUT?The classic sitcom re-imagined for the big screen. The Walmington-on-Sea Home
Guard platoon deal with a visiting female journalist and a German spy as World War II draws to its conclusion.
from 5 February
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WHy SHOULD i SEE iT?I admit that we were worried when we heard about this remake, but as soon as we saw the pictures of the cast we were sold! A fab British cast playing great characters we all know and love. A gentle comedy that will hopefully introduce a whole new generation of fans to the Home Guard.
if you liked
THE BEST ExOTiC MAriGOLD HOTEL
THE BANk jOB PADDiNGTON
on sale now!
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youtH (15)WHO MADE iT?
Paolo Sorrentino
WHO’S iN iT? Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, Rachel Weisz, Jane Fonder
ANyTHiNG ELSE?Italy / UK 2015. 124 mins
WHAT’S iT ABOUT?A retired orchestra conductor is on holiday with his daughter and his
film director best friend in the Alps when he receives an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II to perform for Prince Philip’s birthday.
WHy SHOULD i SEE iT?Screen legends acting their socks off! Sorrentino is one of Italy’s
premier directors. Also, there’s a great soundtrack!
if you liked
45 yEArS
THE GrEAT BEAUTy
Mr HOLMES
from 12 February
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tHe big SHort (15)WHO MADE iT?Adam Mckay
WHO’S iN iT? Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt
ANyTHiNG ELSE?USA 2015. 130 mins
WHAT’S iT ABOUT?Comedy/Drama about four outsiders in the world of high-finance who predicted the credit and housing bubble collapse of the mid-2000s and decide to take on the big banks for their lack of foresight and greed.
WHy SHOULD i SEE iT? An ensemble cast to die for, and Mckay is a great comedy director, here tackling a more serious subject. A fascinating look at big business, the legal system and corruption.
if you liked
CrAzy STUPiD LOvE
ArBiTrAGE
MONEyBALL
from 12 February
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joy (15)WHO MADE iT?David O. Russell
WHO’S iN iT? Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro
ANyTHiNG ELSE?USA 2015. 124 mins
WHAT’S iT ABOUT?JOY is the wild true story of Joy Mangano and her Italian-American
family across four generations centered on the girl who becomes the woman who founds a business dynasty by inventing the Miracle Mop
and becomes a matriarch in her own right. Betrayal, treachery, the loss of innocence and the scars of love pave the road in this intense
emotional and human journey.
WHy SHOULD i SEE iT?From the cast and director of SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK. David
O’Russell also made AMERICAN HUSTLE and THE FIGHTER. Jennifer Lawrence is the current generations Meryl Streep – she is unstoppable!
if you liked
SiLvEr LiNiNGS PLAyBOOk
AMEriCANHUSTLE
THrEE kiNGS
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royal opera HouSe - ballet
rHapSody / tWo pigeonS
This delightful Frederick Ashton double bill opens with his setting of Rachmaninoff’s
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, using the music’s
dark turbulence and brilliance to inspire some of his most
thrilling choreography. Witty, impassioned and sublime,
this ballet was the pinnacle of Ashton’s romantic style. The
second half of the programme features Ashton’s delicate, deceptively comic The Two
Pigeons - a work rarely performed and a real treat for
ballet fans everywhere.
LivE.TUE 26 jAN, 7.15PM
£16.50 / CONCS £2 Off / friENDS £3 Off
national tHeatreleS liaiSonS
dangereuSeSIn 1782, Choderlos de Laclos’
novel of sex, intrigue and betrayal in pre-revolutionary
France scandalised the world. Two hundred years
later, Christopher Hampton’s irresistible adaptation swept
the board, winning the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards
for Best Play. Josie Rourke’s revival now marks the play’s
thirty year anniversary.
LivETHU 28 jAN, 7PM
£16.50 / CONCS £2 Off / friENDS £3 Off
royal opera HouSe
la traviataRegarded as one of Verdi’s finest operas, and Richard Eyre’s traditional staging,
is one of The Royal Opera’s most popular productions.
The opera tells the story of the Parisian courtesan
Violetta Valéry, one of opera’s greatest heroines, based on the real life courtesan
Marie Duplessis, who died in 1847 aged just 23. In
this revival, Violetta is sung by Russian soprano Venera
Gimadieva in her debut with The Royal Opera, following
her successful appearance as Violetta at the Glyndebourne
Festival.
LivE.THUr 4 fEB, 6:45PM
£16.50 / CONCS £2 Off / friENDS £3 Off
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exHibition on Screenrenoir: tHe unknoWn artiStHe is one of the most fiercely debated artists and yet one of the most influential. He was an artist that was instrumental in creating the Impressionist movement and then totally rejected it and went in a completely new direction - with extraordinary results. The Barnes Collection in Philadelphia has more Renoirs than any other gallery in the world and it’s there that the search begins to tell the remarkable story of this remarkable artist.
viA SATELLiTETUE 16 fEB, 6:30PM£11.50 / CONCS £2 Off / friENDS £3 Off
claSSicaljonaS kaufmann: an evening WitH pucciniJonas Kaufmann walked onto the stage of La Scala Milan for one of the most highly anticipated performances of 2015. After five encores and forty minutes of applause, audiences were still left wanting more.
Experience Kaufmann’s breathtaking recital, featuring one of the most popular opera arias ever written, `Nessum Dorma`, and be treated to a revealing introduction to Puccini, narrated by Kaufmann and including rare archive footage.
viA SATELLiTETHU 18 fEB, 7:30PM£14.50 / CONCS £1 Off / friENDS £3 Off
national tHeatreaS you like itShakespeare’s glorious comedy of love and change comes to the National Theatre for the first time in over 30 years, with Rosalie Craig as Rosalind. With her father the Duke banished and in exile, Rosalind and her cousin Celia leave their lives in the court behind them and journey into the Forest of Arden. There, released from convention, Rosalind experiences the liberating rush of transformation. Disguising herself as a boy, she embraces a different way of living and falls spectacularly in love.
LivETHU 25 fEB, 7PM£16.50 / CONCS £2 Off / friENDS £3 Off
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gooSebumpS (pg)WHO MADE iT?Rob Letterman
WHO’S iN iT? Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush
ANyTHiNG ELSE?USA 2015. 103 mins
WHAT’S iT ABOUT?Fantasy based on the bestselling series of children’s books. A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R. L. Stine after the writer’s imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison.
WHy SHOULD i SEE iT? Funny and scary in equal measure, a perfect half term treat for kids. Jack Black is great at family comedy and the monsters look brilliant. Fans of the books will love this film, or those not familiar will have a fab introduction.
if you liked
THE GOONiES
MONSTEr HOUSE
kUNG fU PANDA
from 12 February
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connaught film quizfirst monday of the month
in fraser’s bar at the connaught.doors open 7pm, quiz starts at 8pm
£1 entry.
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dateS SHoWn are Start dateS. filmS Will generally play for at leaSt 2 WeekS depending on demand.Cont Star Wars: The Force Awakens (12A)
26 Dec in the Heart of the Sea (12A)
1 Jan The Danish Girl (15)
8 jan Sisters (15)
15 Jan The Revenant (15)
15 jan Creed (12A)
29 Jan Spotlight (15)
5 feb Dad’s Army (PG tbc)
5 Feb Room (15)
12 feb youth (15)
12 Feb The Big Short (15)
12 feb Goosebumps (PG)
SeaSonS and eventS 2 Jan SMP: Hotel Transylvania 2 (U) 10:15am
4 jan SS: in the Heart of the Sea (12A) 11:00am
9 Jan SMP: Nanny McPhee (PG) 10:15am
11 jan SS: Star Wars: The force Awakens (12A) 11:00am
16 Jan SMP: Pan (PG) 10:15am
18 jan SS: The Danish Girl (15) 11:00am
23 Jan SMP: The Good Dinosaur (PG) 10:15am
25 jan SS: Creed (12A) 11:00am
26 Jan ROH: Two Pigeons/Rhapsody (12A) 7:15pm
28 jan NT: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (12A) 7pm
30 Jan SMP: Harry Potter & Philosophers Stone (PG) 10:15am
1 feb SS: The revenant (15) 11:00am
4 Feb ROH: La Traviata (12A) 6:45pm
6 feb SMP: Snoopy & Charlie Brown (U) 10:15am
8 Feb SS: Spotlight (15) 11:00am
13 feb SMP: Beauty & The Beast (U) 10:15am
16 Feb Renoir: The Unknown Artist 6:30pm
18 feb jonas kaufmann: An Evening with Puccini 7:30pm
25 Feb NT: As You Like It (12A) 7pm
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