Phoenix Cinema Brochure December 2012 - January 2013

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WELCOME

Highl acclaimedThe Master continues intoDecember, followed b gripping thrillerThe Huntandpitch black British comed ,S ghtseers. Main featuresduring the holida period includeGreat Expectat onsand Ang LeesL fe of P, a visual feast based on yannMartels hit novel. As Oscar season approaches,Januar will see the release of Dustin HoffmansQuartetand then Tom HoopersLes M srables, anexperience guaranteed to be enhanced b a viewingin our centur -old auditorium.We have made it our mission to offer the mostrich, diverse holida season to date with a variet of shows for the famil (look out for special Kids andfamil ticket prices) and a chance for some childhoodreminiscing with friends. Included in the programmeare our new Famil Matinees featuringR se of theGuard ans,and a special late night show of Greml ns.Double-Bills are back over the festive period; Thereare Muppets and Elves on the 23rd, plus a magicalpairing on Sunda the 30th December that is not tobe missed.

New to The Phoenix this December are regularBringing Up Bab screenings and some amazing one-offs. Just check out pages 27-29 for more details!

Happ New year one and all and thank ou for ourcontinuing support

- Neil Rebak, General Manager

CONTENTS

MAIN FEATURES 3-10

WELCOME & CONTENTS 1-2

CAF BAR 31

CALENDAR 16-20

KIDS CLUB 21-22

FILM CLASSICS 23-24

SCREEN ARTS 25-26

SPECIAL EVENTS 27-28

BRINGING UP BABy 29

HERITAGE & EDUCATION 30

HOLIDAy SEASON 11-15

CINEMA INFORMATION 32-34

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FROM FRIDAy 7 DECEMB

The Master(15)2hrs 24mins. USA 2012. Directed b Paul Thomas Anderson. WithJoaquin Phoenix, Price Carson, Philip Se mour Hoffman, Am Adams,Mike Howard.Paul Thomas Andersons latest debuted to great acclaim at the VeniceFilm Festival. It features Joaquin Phoenix as mentall fragile World WarII veteran Freddie Quell working for Philip Se mour Hoffmans LancasterDodd; the charismatic leader of a new, science-based faith. The Mastertreats his acol te as a pet project, exploiting his weaknesses both for hisadvantage and his own amusement. However, Dodd cannot quite getto the heart of Quell, whose inner life is even more turbulent than theexterior shows.Described as anutterly absorb ng psycholog cal drama b The Guardian,this is one of the lms of the year.

CONTINUES UNTIL THURSDAy 6 DECEMBER

Sightseers(15)1hr 28mins. UK 2012. Directed b Ben Wheatle . With Alice LoSteve Oram.Ben Wheatle has recentl been bus establishing himself as ongreat new British directors withDown Terraceand most recentl , the

criticall lovedK ll L st. WithS ghtseers, he has teamed up with comedianAlice Lowe and Steve Oram to create a darkl funn comed wiof Mike LeighsNuts n May and Terrence MalicksBadlands.Lonel dog walker Tina (Lowe) escapes her overbearing mother caravanning holida around yorkshire with new bo friend Chris As the take in wonders such as the Derwent Pencil Museum andCrich Tramwa village, the trip takes a murderous turn and soon

nds their erotic odyssey has transformed into something more akinwith Bonnie and Cl des stor .

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The Hunt(15)

FRIDAy 7 - THURSDAy 13 DECEMBER

1hr 55mins. Denmark 2012. Directed b Thomas Vinterberg. With MadsMikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen.Directed b Vinterberg (Festen),The Huntis a powerful and disturbingdepiction of how quickl a lie can become the truth when gossip, doubtand malice are allowed to ourish.Following a tough divorce, 40- ear-old Lucas is starting to pull his lifeback together again. However one passing remark threatens Lucass new-found stabilit . One of the children he looks after at the nurser wherehe works tells a random lie which is impossible to ignore. Her allegationspreads like a virus, quickl acquiring the veneer of truth the more it istold. As shock turns to mistrust and then malice, it doesnt take longbefore this small communit is in a collective state of h steria, igniting awitch-hunt that threatens to destro an innocent mans life.

FROM FRIDAy 14 DECEMB

Great Expectations(12A)2hrs 9mins. UK/USA 2012. Directed b Mike Newell. With RalpFiennes, Helena Bonham Carter, Jason Flem ng.2012 has been the bicentennial ear of Charles Dickens, so what time for another adaptation of one of his best known and loved ta

Chosen to close this ears London Film Festival, this is a trul Bproduction as Mike Newell (Four Wedd ngs and a Funeral , Love n the T meof Cholera) directs British stars such as Ralph Fiennes, Helena BonhCarter and Jerem Irvine (War Horse).Humble orphan Pip, has a terrif ing encounter with an escaped c(Fiennes) whilst visiting the grave of his famil . Later, he meets teccentric Mrs Haversham (Bonham Carter) and discovers he has m sterious benefactor, catapulting him into high societ .

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FROM FRIDAy 21 DECEMBER FROM FRIDAy 4 JAN

Quartet(12A)Life of Pi(PG)1hr 38mins. UK 2012. Directed b Dustin Hoffman. With MichaGambon, Maggie Smith, Bill Connoll , Pauline Collins, SheridAt a home for retired Opera singers the annual concert to celebratVerdis birthda is fast approaching. However, the harmon is di

with the arrival of Jean (Maggie Smith); fourth member of an oldeternal diva, and the ex-wife of one of the residents.Featuring a full house of British favourites including Smith, MichGambon, Bill Connoll , Pauline Collins and Tom Courtena ,Quartethasattracted favourable comparisons withThe Best Exot c Mar gold Hotel .Academ Award winner Dustin Hoffman has made a charming acomed drama with his directorial debut that is guaranteed to wahearts.

2hrs 07mins. USA 2012. Directed b Ang Lee. With Rafe Spall, GerardDepardieu, Irrfan Khan, Suraj Sharma, Tabu.

Once considered un- lmable, Academy Award winner Ang Li (BrokebackMounta n, Sense & Sens b l ty ) returns to the screen with a visuall stunning

adaptation of yan Martels hit novelL fe of P .Whilst relocating the famil Zoo from India to Canada, the ship is hit ba disastrous storm leaving sole survivor Pi alone on a lifeboat but for thecompan of an orangutan, h ena, wounded zebra and a fearsome 450pound Bengal tiger. What follows is a wondrous childhood adventureas Pi and the tiger (known as Richard Parker) forge an uneas alliance asthe learn to depend on one another for survival.

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FROM FRIDAy 11 JANUARy

Les Misrables(TBC)Runn ng t me TBC . UK 2013. Directed b Tom Hooper. With HughJackman, Anne Hathawa , Russell Crowe, Amanda Se freid, HelenaBonham Carter.After the phenomenal success of The K ngs Speech, Academ Award

winning director Tom Hooper is back with a highl ambitious andanticipated adaptation of the worlds longest running musical.Set against the backdrop of 19th-centur France, this is the enthrallingstor of ex-prisoner Jean Valjean (Jackman), hunted for decades b theruthless policeman Javert (Crowe) and how an agreement to care forFantines (Hathawa ) oung daughter changes their lives forever.With an insistence that the cast all sing live, rather than the standard postdubbing, Hooper has created a unique modern da musical epic.

FROM FRIDAy 25 JANUA

The Sessions(15)1hr 35mins. USA 2012. Directed b Ben Lewin. With John HawkHelen Hunt, William H. Mac .Based on the poignantl optimistic autobiographical writings of California-based journalist and poet Mark OBrien,The Sess onstells thestory of a man con ned to an iron lung who is determined - at age 38 -to lose his virginit . With the help of his therapists and the guidanhis priest, he sets out to make his dream a realit .Himself incapacitated b polio, writer-director Lewin handles thefrankl but with sensitivit and considerable humour. Academwinner Helen Hunt gives a brave performance as the sex surrogatWilliam H Mac is the Priest who gives him his blessing.The Sess onswasthe surprise feel-good hit of Sundance 2012.

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HOLIDAy SEASON DECEMBER

FAMILy SPECIALArthur Christmas(U)Saturda 8th December - 2.30pmScreening in partnership with the EastFinchle Communit Christmas Festival.

All tickets are only 3 with ALL proceeds going to local charities.

EXTRA KIDS CLUBThe Snowman(U)+Father Christmas(U)Monda 24th December - 10amThis Christmas Eve morning we bring ouan extra Kids Club super-festive doublebill of Ra mond Briggs classic animations.

There will be no activit , ticketsare the normal price of 2.

BOXING DAy SPECIALHome Alone(PG)Wednesda 26th December - 3pmA Boxing Da special of the 90s famil classic.Macaula Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, the8 ear old bo accidentl left home alone overChristmas who has to defend hishouse from the notorious WetBandits (Joe Pesci andDaniel Stern)!DOUBLE BILLThe Muppets

Christmas Carol(U)+ Elf (PG) Sunda 23rd December - 1.30pmAn afternoon of Christmas favourites for an age!The Muppets inject their unique st le into Dickensclassic stor , and then Will Ferrell stars as thehuman bo raised as an Elf who outgrows the NorthPole and goes to New York to nd his real family.

KIDS CLUBThe Muppets Christmas Carol(U)Saturda 22nd DecemberChristmas part 11am. Film at 12pmPut on our best festive costumes and join usfrom 11am for a special Kids Club part beforea screening of this seasonal favourite.Please call the box of ce to book for the party.See pages 21 & 22 for more nformat on on K dsClub.

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HOLIDAy SEASON

LATE NIGHT SPECIALGremlins(15)Frida 21st December - 11pmA special late show of the Christmas comedhorror, just remember - no food aftermidnight!

BOLSHOIThe NutcrackerMonda 24th December - 3pmSee page 25 for full deta ls.

FAMILy MATINEESRise of the Guardians(PG)Thu 27th, Fri 28th, Sun 30th,Mon 31st Dec - 10amWhen an evil spirit threatensthe Earth, a team of legendarGuardians, including Santa andthe Easter Bunn , team up todefend it.

Child tickets 5, Adult tickets 6,Famil of 4 (at least 2 children) 20.

DOUBLE BILLWizard of Oz(U) + Meet Me in St. Louis(U)Sunda 30th December - 12.30pmA Jud Garland double of two of her most wellloved musicals. Perfect for all the famil .

HOLIDAy SPECIALBabettes Feast(U)Tuesda 1st Januar - 2.30pmCelebrate the new ear with a one-off chance to see the remastered andrestored Danish feast.

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Gift vouchers of 5, 10&20.Memberships, offering free tickets and a ear of discounts, 25 for a single, or40for a joint membership.Ask at the box of ce for more information!

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SATURDAy 1 DECEMBERKIDS CLUB: TOP CAT at 12pm

MET OPERA:MOZARTS CLEMENZA DI TITat 6pm

TUESDAy 4 DECEMBEREARLy BIRD:RUBy SPARKS at 12.30pmFIVE BROKEN CAMERAS at6.30pm

SUNDAy 2 DECEMBERMET ENCORE: MOZARTSCLEMENZA DI TITO at 2pm

WEDNESDAy 5 DECEMBERBRINGING UP BABy:RUBy SPARKS at 11am

THURSDAy 6 DECEMBERFILM CLASSICS:STILL WALKING at 11am

FRI 30 NOV - THU 6 DECMAIN FEATURES

ALSO PLAyING

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Superhero ShowdownThursda 3rd Januar 11-3pm10 ear olds. 20 spaces.15Caped Crusader vs. Arch Villain,What will our super powerbe? Come to the Phoenix for ada of fun and adventure as weexplore superheroes and theirrivals. Undergo our own Clark Kent transformation from zeroto hero and create a costume,stor board an adventure andtransform into our ver ownsuperhero.

Happ New FearFrida 4th Januar 10-3pm11-14 ear olds, 20 spaces.20Read for a nightmareafter Christmas? Werewolf, Witch, Vampireor Monster, learn performancetechniques, create props and make upeffects. End the da performing ourown horror themed lm sequence.

Boo ings must be madein advance b Frida 28thDecember 5pm.For bursary concess on places for ch ldrenwho are on free school meals or fam l eson ncome support, please enqu re.Book now on 0208 444 6789 or [email protected]

SNOW SCREEN WORKSHOPS

This festive season enjo ourreduced tickets for children andgreat famil ticket packages forstandard lms anddouble-bills!

Pr ces val d from Fr day 21st December-Sunday 6th January.

OFF-PEAk Monday all day, Tue-Fr before 5pmAdult & Concession:6Child:5Famil of 4 (at least 2 children):20

PEAk Tue-Fr after 5pm/Sat, Sun & BankHol days before 5pmAdult:9.50Concession:7Child:6Famil of 4 (at least 2 children):27

WEEkEND PEAk Sat, Sun & Bank Hol days after 5pmAdult & Concession:9.50 Child: 6Famil of 4 (at least 2 children):27

(Ch ldren are those under 15 years old)For regular pr c ng, see page 33.

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CALENDAR

SATURDAy 8 DECEMBER

KIDS CLUB: BIG MIRACLE at 12pmEAST FINCHLEy COMMUNITyCHRISTMAS FAIR: ARTHURCHRISTMAS at 2.30pmMET OPERA: VERDIS UN BALLOIN MASCHERA at 6pm

SATURDAy 15 DECEMBERKIDS CLUB:WINNIE THE POOH at 12pmMET OPERA:VERDiSAIDA at 6pm

FRIDAy 14 DECEMBER

LED ZEPPELIN: CELEBRATION DAyat 9pm

TUESDAy 18 DECEMBER

EARLy BIRD:GREAT EXPECTATIONS

SUNDAy 16 DECEMBERMET ENCORE:VERDiSAIDA at 1.30pm

SUNDAy 9 DECEMBERMET ENCORE: VERDIS UN BALLOIN MASCHERA at 1.30pm

TUESDAy 11 DECEMBEREARLy BIRD: SIGHTSEERSALPS at 6.45pm

WEDNESDAy 12 DECEMBERBRINGING UP BABy:SIGHTSEERS at 11am

WEDNESDAy 19 DECEMBERBRINGING UP BABy:GREAT EXPECTATIONS at 11am THURSDAy 27 DECEMBERFAMILy SPECIAL:

RISE OF THE GUARDIANS at 10am

THURSDAy 3 JANUARySNOW SCREEN 10am - 3pm

TUESDAy 1 JANUARyBABETTES FEAST at 2.30pm

FRI 7 - THU 13 FRI 14 - THU 20MAIN FEATURES MAIN FEATURES

ALSO PLAyING ALSO PLAyING

THE HUNTSIGHTSEERS

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

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SATURDAy 22 DECEMBERKIDS CLUB: THE MUPPETSCHRISTMAS CAROL at 12pm

FRIDAy 21 DECEMBER

LATE SHOW: GREMLINS at 11pm

FRIDAy 28 DECEMBER

FAMILy SPECIAL:RISE OF THE GUARDIANS at 10a

MONDAy 30 DECEMBERFAMILy SPECIAL:

RISE OF THE GUARDIANS at 10aWEDNESDAy 26 DECEMBERHOME ALONE at 3pm

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WEDNESDAy 2 JANUARyBRINGING UP BABy:LIFE OF PI at 11am

SUNDAy 23 DECEMBERDOUBLE BILL:THE MUPPETS CHRISTMAS CAROL+ ELF at 1.30pm

MONDAy 24 DECEMBERKIDS CLUB: THE SNOWMAN +FATHER CHRISTMAS at 10am

BOLSHOI: NUTCRACKER at 3pm

SATURDAy 29 DECEMBERKIDS CLUB: TANGLED at 12pm

SUNDAy 30 DECEMBERFAMILy SPECIAL:RISE OF THE GUARDIANS at 10aDOUBLE BILL: WIZARD OF OZ MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS at 12.30p

FRI 21 - THU 27 FRI 28 DEC - THU 3 JANMAIN FEATURES MAIN FEATURES


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CALENDAR

FRIDAy 4 JANUARySNOW SCREEN 10am - 3pm

SATURDAy 5 JANUARyKIDS CLUB:FRANKENWEENIE at 12pmMET OPERA:BELIOZS LES TROyENS at 5pm

SATURDAy 12 JANUARyKIDS CLUB: RATAOUILLE at 12pm

SUNDAy 6 JANUARyMET ENCORE:BELIOZS LES TROyENS at 12pm

TUESDAy 15 JANUARyEARLy BIRD:LES MISRABLES

SUNDAy 13 JANUARyBEHIND THE SCENESHERITAGE TOURS from 11amFROM THE ARCHIVES at 3pm:IT (1927) with live score +introduction from Kevin Brownlow

WEDNESDAy 16 JANUARyBRINGING UP BABy:LES MISRABLES at 11amTHURSDAy 17 JANUARyFILM CLASSICS:THE SON at 11amNT LIVE:THE MAGISTRATE at 7pm



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JANUARy 2013

SATURDAy 19 JANUARyKIDS CLUB: RACE TO WITCHMOUNTAIN at 12pmMET OPERA: DONIZETTIS MARIASTUARDA at 6pm

SATURDAy 26 JANUARyKIDS CLUB: AMAZING

ANIMATIONS at 12pm

TUESDAy 29 JANUARyEARLy BIRD: THE SESSIONSELENA at 6.15pm

THURSDAy 24 JANUARyFILM CLASSICS: LENFANT at 11am

THURSDAy 31 JANUARyFILM CLASSICS:LIFT TO THE SCAFFOLD at 11am

THURSDAy 10 JANUARyFILM CLASSICS:ROSETTTA at 11am

WEDNESDAy 30 JANUARyBRINGING UP BABy:THE SESSIONS at 11am

SUNDAy 20 JANUARyMET ENCORE: DONIZETTISMARIA STUARDA at 2pm

MONDAy 21 JANUARyNT ENCORE:THE MAGISTRATE at 12pm

SUNDAy 27 JANUARyBOLSHOI: LA BAyADERE at 3pm



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TUESDAy 8 JANUARyEARLy BIRD:QUARTET

TUESDAy 22 JANUARyEARLy BIRD:SILVER LININGS PLAyBOOKWEDNESDAy 9 JANUARy

BRINGING UP BABy:QUARTET at 11am

WEDNESDAy 23 JANUARyBRINGING UP BABy: SILVERLININGS PLAyBOOK at 11am

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PHOENIX KIDS CLUB

PHOENIX KIDS CLUB

SATURDAy 8 DECEMBER

Big Miracle(PG)1hr 47. A news reporter teams upwith his ex to save a famil of trappedwhales.

EVERy SATURDAy

SATURDAy 1 DECEMBERTop Cat(U)1hr 30. Top Cat and the gang are introuble when a new police chief comesto town.

SATURDAy 15 DECEMBERWinnie the Pooh(U1hr 13. When E eore loses his tale,his friends hold a contest to nd him anew one.

SATURDAy 22 DECEMBERMuppets Christmas Carol(PG)1hr 26. Dickens classic Christmasstor with a Muppet twist.

MONDAy 24 DECEMBER 10AM

The Snowman(U)

+Father Christmas(U)This Christmas Eve morning we bring

ou an extra Kids Club super-festivedouble bill.No act v ty before th s show.

SATURDAy 29 DECEMBERTangled(PG)1hr 40. Disne s twist on the classicfair tale Rapunzel.

SATURDAy 5 JANUARyFrankenweenie(PG)1hr 27. With an experiment, youngVictor brings Spark back to life... andunleashes a whole lot of trouble.

SATURDAy 12 JANUARyRatatouille(U)1hr 51. All Rem wants to do is cook.The onl problem is - hes a rat!

SATURDAy 19 JANUARyRace to Witch Mountain(PG)1hr 38. A Vegas cab driver joins forceswith a UFO expert to protect twochildren with paranormal powers.

SATURDAy 26 JANUARy

Amazing Animations(U)

1hr approx. A selection of shorts fromthe London International AnimationFestival.

A maximum of 20 children aged 5-10can attend the activities. No groups.Pre-booking is advised. There will beno activit on the 24th December.

Tickets for the lm are 2 with agroup ticket at 10 (5-10 peopleincluding 2 adults). Friends discountnot applicable. No lone adults.

All children under 8 ears of age mube accompanied b a responsibleadult.

All flms are shown in 2D.

A C T I V I Ty & F I L M E V E Ry S AT U R D Ay F R O M 11 A M

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FILM CLASSICS

Hampstead Garden Suburb Institute, in partnership withthe Phoenix, runs regular lm studies courses. The course hasa screening at 11am on Thursda s followed b a seminar at theInstitute.Visitwww.hgsi.ac.u for more information on joining the course.Please note the lm starts promptly at 11am with no trailers. All screenings are also open to the public. Tic ets 6.

THURSDAyS 11AM

THURSDAy 24 JANUARyL enfant(12A)1hr 35. France 2005. Dir. Luc Dardenn Jean-Pierre Dardenne. With Jrmie

Renier, Dborah Francois.in French w thEngl sh Subt tles.

THURSDAy 17 JANUARyThe Son(12A)1hr 44. France 2002. Dir. Luc Dardenne Jean-Pierre Dardenne. With OlivierGourmet, Morgan Marinne.in Frenchw th Engl sh Subt tles.

THURSDAy 31 JANUARyLift to the Scaffold(PG)1hr 28. France 1958. Dir. Louis Malle.With Jeanne Moreau, Maurice Ronet,yori Bertin, Georges Poujoul .in Frenchw th Engl sh subt tles.

THURSDAy 10 JANUARyRosetta(15)1hr 34. France 1999. Dir. Luc Dardenne Jean-Pierre Dardenne. With Emilie

Dequenne, Fabrizio Rongione, Anneyernaux.in French w th Engl sh Subt tles.

THURSDAy 6 DECEMBERStill Walking(U)1hr 55. Japan 2008. Dir. HirokazuKoreeda. With Hiroshi Abe, yuiNatsukawa.in Japanese w th Engl shSubt tles.

Januar begins a new season dedicated to highlighting the wEuropean directors.The Film Classicsseason has been curatedto correspond with the Film Studies courses at the Institute wwill be focusing on the work of international auteurs* over tnext two terms.Following on from the interest sparked b the recent screenof The Kid with a Bike , we kick off with a mini-retrospective o

the work of the Dardenne Brothers. The end of Januar herthe opportunit to see some of the work of the great Louis Mbeginning with his st lish, Miles Davis scored noir,Lift to theScaffold (1958).

* Global F lm parts 1 & 2 (courses 332 & 333). For more nformatr ng the inst tute on 020 8829 4141

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SCREEN ARTS - THEATRE & BALLET SCREEN AR

Mozarts Clemenza Di TitoSat 1 December - 6pmEncore: Sun 2 December - 2pm3hr 13 approx. Harr Bicket conductsElina Garanca, Giuseppe Filianotiand Barbara Frittoli in this handsomerevival.

Verdis Un Ballo In MascheraSat 8 December - 6pm Encore: Sun 9 December - 1.30pm3hr 54 approx. Director David Aldensdreamlike setting provides a compellingbackdrop for this dramatic stor of jealous and vengeance.

Verdis AidaSat 15 December - 6pm Encore: Sun 16 December - 1.30pm3hr 43 approx. The Metsunforgettable production of Verdisancient Eg ptian drama stars Liudm laMonast rska as the enslaved Ethiopianprincess caught in a love triangle.

Beliozs Les Tro ensSat 5 Januar - 5pmEncore: Sun 6 Januar - 12pm5hr 41 approx. A rare opportunit towitness Berliozs vast epic. DeborahVoigt, Susan Graham, Marcello Giordaand Dwa ne Croft lead the starr cast,portra ing characters from the TrojanWar.

Donizettis Maria StuardaWed 19 Januar - 6pm, Returns only. Encore: Thu 20 Januar - 2pm3hr 15 approx. In a Met premiere,Mezzo-soprano Jo ce DiDonato, takon the virtuosic bel canto role of thedoomed Mar , Queen of Scots. DaviMcVicar directs.

NT: LiveThe Magistrate3hrs approx. Jon Lithgow takes the title role inArthur Wing Pineros uproariousVictorian farce.

Thursda 17 Januar - 7pm Live: Tickets 15/13 conc.

Monda 21 Januar - 12pmEncore: Tickets 13/11 conc.

Bolshoi: The Nutcracker2hrs 5. Captured live in 2010. Its ChristmasEve, and at midnight Maries new to s come tolife in Tchaikovsk s magical ballet.

Monda 24 December - 3pmTickets 15/13 conc.

Bolshoi: La Ba adere3hrs 30 approx. Live. Marius Petipas seminalwork is a grandiose production portra inga m sterious India and the impossible lovebetween the temple dancer Niki a and thewarrior Solor.Sunda 27 Januar - 3pm Tickets 15/13 conc.

OPERA TICkET PRICESLive: 28/24 concessions Encore: 22/18 concessions

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SPECIAL EVENTS SPECIAL EV

TUESDAy 4TH DECEMBER - 6.30pm

Five Broken Cameras(15)1hr 34. Occupied Palestinian Territor /Israel 2012.An extraordinar work of both cinematic and politicalactivism,a deeply personal, rst-hand account of non-violent resistance in a West Bank village threatened bIsraeli settlements.in Arab c w th Engl sh subt tles.

TUESDAy 11TH DECEMBER - 6.45pm

Alps (15)1hr 34. Greece 2011. Once again to ing withnotions of truth, realit , and even language, Greek writer/director Giorgos Lanthimos creates a dark world in which people work with the recentlbereaved.in Greek w th Engl sh subt tles.

FRIDAy 14TH DECEMBER - 9pmLed Zeppelin: Celebration Da (PG)2hrs 05. UK 2012. On 10 December 2007, LedZeppelin took the stage at Londons O2 Arena toheadline a tribute concert for Atlantic Recordsfounder Ahmet Ertegun. Onl 18,000 fans wereluck enough to witness the musical tour-de-forcethat followed...until now.

TUESDAy 29TH JANUARy - 6.15pm

Elena (12A)1hr 49. Russia 2011. Winner at Cannes of theUn Certain Regard Special Jur Prize,Elena is a gripping modern twist on the classic noirthriller.in Russ an w th Engl sh Subt tles.

FROM THE ARCHIVESSunda 13th Januar - 3pm

It (U)+ Introduction1hr 12. USA 1927. With Clara Bow.Introduction by British lmmaker,

lm historian, and Academy Awardrecipient Kevin Brownlow. Livesoundtrack by leading silent lmaccompanist Stephen Horne.

Kevin Brownlow introduces a verrare opportunit to watch the originalit girl Clara Bow in the lm thatcoined the phrase. Jazz bab Clara pla s a vivaciousshopgirl who attracts the attentionsof her pla bo boss. Clara lights upthe screen in this sparkling romanticcomedy that typi es the roaringtwenties.

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BRINGING UP BABy HERITAGE & EDUC

HERITAGE TOURSPrior to our From The Archivesscreening on the 13th of Januar we wbe offering a chance to explore behindthe scenes of this historic buildingand nd out all about its fascinatingpast. The tours last for approximatel45 minutes and include a visit to theprojection room. Tours will run from11 am to 12.45 pm and cost 2. Pleasebook through our box of ce.

EDUCATIONOur lm education and heritage work engages with children, oung people athe communit throughout the ear.Are ou an educator? Please visit ourwebsitephoenixcinema.co.u /

educationto nd out more aboutour great value workshops andterml screenings for both primarand secondar age pupils. Or emailTara Clear via [email protected] for moreinformation.

5 DECEMBERRub Sparks(15)1hr 44. USA 2012. Dir. JonathanDa ton, Valerie Faris With PaulDano, Zoe Kazan and AnnetteBening. A oung writer createshis dream girl on paper. He isshocked to meet her the next daand discovers he can shape theirrelationship through his writing.

23 JANUARySilver Linings Pla book (15)2hr 02. USA 2012. Dir. David O.Russell. Bradle Cooper, JenniferLawrence. Following a spell in amental institution, Pat is back athome. He meets another troubledsoul, and the tr to get his lifeback on track.

12 DECEMBERSightseers (See page 4)19 DECEMBERGreat Expectations (see page 6)2 JANUARyLife of Pi (see page 7)

9 JANUARyQuartet (see page 8)16 JANUARyLes Misrables (see page 9)30 JANUARyThe Sessions (see page 10)

Ever Wednesda at 11am parents and carers have a chance to bringtheir little ones to the cinema and enjo the latest releases.Weve added extra shows so now there is something to see ever week.Dont worry if you dont have a baby, all the lms listed will also be shownon a Tuesda afternoon as part of our Earl Bird screenings!

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Bronze Joint Membership

SilverandLifetime Gold memberships are also availablesee our website for more details.

2 FREE TICkETSeach ear2 OFF regular lm screenings* & Screen ArtsPriorit Boo ing & 4off Met Opera HD2 off for a guests ticket, twice a ear

FRIENDS OF THE PHOEN

* Excludes Kids Club** For two people at the same addres

CAF BAR

The caf bar is open from 11am everMonda -Saturda and from 1pm on Sunda sVisit the Phoenix Cinema caf bar for big mugs of coffee, lovel wines andrefreshing beers, as well as sandwiches, pastries, snacks and meals.

You will nd East Finchleys fastest wi- , a warm friendly indoor area forrain da s and a tree-facing balcon outside.

All our food is freshly prepared so if you are watching a lm, be sure toarrive in plent of time.

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Film TimesFilms start 25 minutes after the statedprogramme times exceptKids Club,Film Classicsand the second lm in aDouble Billwhich start promptl atthe published times. All times listedare subject to con rmation. For up todate information please:

Visit our website:www.phoenixcinema.co.uk . Join our free email list. Go to ourwebsite or visit the box of ce.

Call our box of ce for recorded lmtimes 24 hours a da .Pick up a weekl time sheet at thecinema or local libraries and shops.Check listings on the Time Outwebsite and in national papers.

ParkingEast Finchle Tube Station:4.50 MonFri, 1.50 Saturda ,1 Sunda s/Bank Holida s.Local parking:Max sta 90mins, pa able b mobilephone. Free after 6.30pm andSunda s/Bank Holida s.

TransportTube: East Finchle(Northern Line) Buses: 102, 143, 234, 263, 603, H3.

Tickets and bookingMondaall da :6Tuesda Fridabefore 5pm: all tickets6 after 5pm:9.50adults/7concs.Saturda , Sunda and Bank Holida s before 5pm:9.50adults/7concs.after 5pm: all tickets9.50

Concess ons: unemployed, sen or c t zens,ch ldren under 15, students, reg stered d sabled. Please br ng proof of status.Pr ces and d scounts for spec al eventsmay vary.

The box of ce is open from 11amMonSat and from 1pm Sunda . Both tills on the ground oor serve

tickets, food and drink. Tickets arealso available from the cafe.

Tickets for the lm week startingFrida will go on sale no later thanthe Monda prior.

Saturda evening shows and specialevents have allocated seating.Pre-booking is advised.

Tickets booked online or btelephone subject to booking fee.

No refunds or exchanges onan tickets within 48 hours of ascreening. All refunds are at themanagers discretion.

BOX OFFICE 020 8444 6789

Phoenix Film GroupThe Film Group meets on the rst Tuesday of each month. Simpl bu our cinema tickecollect a free hot drink from our kiosk andenjoy the lm. Afterwards, meet other lm-lovers for discussion in our cafe.To sign up, send our email address to [email protected] .

Alternativel , just come along and join thegroup on the night.

Phoenix GallerDecember: Josephine Pugh, Photograph Januar: Monica Forsberg, Illustration

Hire the PhoenixThe Phoenix is available to hire for childrenparties, private screenings, business eventsand as a lming location. For more details seethe Cinema Hire section of the website [email protected]

Orange Wednesda s2 tickets for the price of 1 ever WednesdaSimpl call 241 from our Orange mobile,text the word FILM to 241.Fr ends d scountmay not be used n conjunct on.

Management reserve the r ght of adm ss on.informat on correct at t me of press. Reg stered charno. 296135. Part of the Europa C nemas Network of the European MEDiA Programme.

ACCESSIBILITy Full access for wheelchairusers: external ramp, lift,disabled toilet. Four dedicatedspaces in the auditorium. Pleaselet us know when booking. Guide dogs welcome; pleaselet us know in advance.

Disabled parking available onthe High Road and FairlawnAvenue on single ellow linesand in parking ba s an time,free of charge. Limited guide features forvisuall impaired visitors. Stairshave clear markings, oorsurfaces are non-slip. Staff willbe happ to assist. Free admission for carers of registered disabled visitors,subject to CEA card and

availabilit . Applications for theCEA card available from thebox of ce.

Subtitled screenings offeredwhen possible. Integratedinduction loop available. This programme is availableonline and in large format, onrequest.

WWW.PHOENIXCINEMA.CO.U

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BOX OFFICE 020 8444 678952 High Road, East Finchle ,N2 9PJ

WWW. PHOENIXCINEMA.CO.Ufaceboo .com/PhoenixCinema@PhoenixCinema

NT LIVETHE MAGISTRATE Thu 17 Jan 2013 at 7pmTHE MAGISTRATE ENCORE Mon 21 Jan 2013 at12pmPEOPLE Thu 21 March 2013 at 7pmPEOPLE ENCORE

Mon 25 March 2013 at 12pmTHIS HOUSE Thu 16 Ma 2013 at 7pmTHIS HOUSE ENCORE Mon 20 Ma 2013, 12pm

BOLSHOI BALLETNUTCRACkER Sun 24 Dec 3pmLA BAyADERE Sun 27 Jan 2013 3pmDON QUIXOTE Sun 10 Feb 2013 2pmTHE RITE OF SPRING Sun 31 March 2013 4pmROMEO AND JULIET Sun 12 Ma 2013 4pm

MET OPERA LIVE IN HDMOzARTS CLEMENzA DI TITO1 & 2 December 2012VERDIS UN BALLO INMASCHERA8 & 9 December 2012VERDIS AIDA15 & 16 December 2012

BELIOzS LES TROyENS5 & 6 Januar 2013DONIzETTIS MARIA STUARDA19 & 20 Januar 2013VERDIS RIGOLETTO16 & 17 Februar 2013

WAGNERS PARSIFAL2 & 3 March 2013zANDONAIS FRANCESCA DARIMINI16 March 2013HANDELS GIULIO CESARE

27 & 28 April 2013

SCREEN ARTS AT THE PHOENIX

Phoenix Cinema Brochure December 2012 - January 2013

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