Burning All Is True HIGHLIGHTS SLEAFORD MODS: INVISIBLE BRITAIN Dir: Paul Sng I UK I 2015 I 86mins I (15) Sleaford Mods: Invisible Britain shows the most relevant and uncompromising band in Britain articulating the rage and desperation of those without a voice in austerity Britain. The film inspired a book, Invisible Britain: Portraits Of Hope And Resilience, which director Paul Sng will be discussing after the screening alongside special guests in a Q&A in the Filmhouse. “A PROFOUNDLY IMPORTANT HUMAN DOCUMENT” Alan Moore MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS Dir: Josie Rourke I UK I 2018 I 124mins I (15) Saoirse Ronan stars as the charismatic Mary Stuart, who returns to her native Scotland and attempts to overthrow her cousin, Elizabeth I, Queen of England (Margot Robbie) and reclaim her rightful throne. Written by Beau Willimon (House Of Cards) and directed by Josie Rourke, Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, the film also stars David Tennant, Guy Pearce and Gemma Chan. HHHH “A LUSH AND RAVISHING PERIOD PIECE” BBC Culture BEAUTIFUL BOY Dir: Felix van Groeningen I USA I 2018 I 120mins I (15) Oscar-nominees Timothée Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name) and Steve Carell star as a father and son in this heartbreaking and inspiring experience of survival, relapse and recovery in a family coping with a son’s addiction. Based on the best-selling pair of memoirs from father and son David and Nic Sheff, the film is directed by Oscar-nominee Felix van Groeningen. “HARD TO TAKE AND IMPOSSIBLE TO FORGET” Rolling Stone VICE Dir: Adam McKay I USA I 2018 I 132mins I (15) From the director of The Big Short, Vice explores how one-time bureaucratic insider Dick Cheney (a transformed Christian Bale) quietly became the most powerful man in the world as Vice-President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and globe. Featuring an all-star cast including Steve Carell, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell, the film scored six nominations for the upcoming Golden Globes. HHHH “AN ACTING MASTERCLASS” Empire GREEN BOOK Dir: Peter Farrelly I USA I 2018 I 130mins I (12A) When Tony, a bouncer from an Italian-American neighbourhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali, Moonlight), a world-class black pianist, on a concert tour, they must rely on “The Green Book” to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans. The film gained five nominations at the upcoming Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. “AUDIENCES WILL BE CHEERING” Rolling Stone 2 I www.northamptonfilmhouse.com IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK Dir: Barry Jenkins I USA I 2018 I 119mins I (15) From the Oscar-winning director of Moonlight, If Beale Street Could Talk is a beautifully made romantic drama based on James Baldwin’s novel of the same name. It follows a young woman who, with her family’s support, seeks to clear the name of her wrongly charged husband. The film was nominated for three Golden Globes at the upcoming awards ceremony. HHHHH “A MAGNIFICENT LOVE STORY” The Telegraph BURNING Dir: Lee Chang-dong I South Korea I 2018 I 148mins I (15) In Korean with English subtitles When Jong-soo runs into Hae-mi, a girl who once lived in his neighbourhood, she asks him to watch her cat while she’s out of town. When she returns, she introduces him to Ben (Steven Yeun), a mysterious man she met on her travels. The film has been shortlisted for Best Foreign Language Film at next year’s Oscars. HHHHH “BLAZES WITH MYSTERY” The Telegraph ALL IS TRUE Dir: Kenneth Branagh I UK I 2018 I 101mins I (12A) Kenneth Branagh directs and stars alongside Judi Dench and Ian McKellen in this Shakespearean drama. Set in 1613, Shakespeare’s renowned Globe Theatre burns to the ground and he returns to Stratford, where he must face a troubled past and a neglected family. Written by Ben Elton, the film takes a look at the little- known period in the final years of the playwright’s life. We add extra screenings most weeks; visit our website for the most up-to-date information 01604 624811 I 3 STAN & OLLIE Dir: Jon S. Baird I USA I 2018 I 97mins I (PG) Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly, who received a Golden Globe nomination for his role in the film, star in the true story of Hollywood’s greatest comedy double act, Laurel and Hardy. With their golden era long behind them, the pair embark on a variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland, seeking to secure their place in the hearts of the public. HHHHH “HOLLYWOOD’S GREAT COMEDY DUO ARE REBORN” The Times RBG Dir: Julie Cohen & Betsy West I USA I 2019 I 98mins I (PG) At the age of 84, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon. With unprecedented access, this revelatory documentary explores Ginsburg’s exceptional life, looking at how her early legal battles changed the world for women. “A STORY AS NECESSARY AS EVER” IndieWire NAE PASARAN! Dir: Felipe Bustos Sierra I UK I 2018 I 96mins I (12A) In English and Spanish with English subtitles In a Scottish town in 1974, factory workers refuse to carry out repairs on warplane engines in an act of solidarity against the violent military coup in Chile. Four years pass before the engines, left to rust in a factory yard, mysteriously disappear in the middle of the night. This documentary feature charts this incredible true story, providing unprecedented access to the workers who defied Pinochet. COLETTE Dir: Wash Westmoreland I UK/USA I 2018 I 111mins I (15) After marrying a successful Parisian writer named Willy (Dominic West), Colette (Keira Knightley) is transplanted from rural France to the artistic splendor of Paris. When she is convinced to ghostwrite for him, her efforts turn into a bestseller and cultural sensation, sparking a fight over creative ownership. From director Wash Westmoreland (Still Alice). HHHH “KNIGHTLEY IS ON TOP FORM” The Guardian We add extra screenings most weeks; visit our website for the most up-to-date information 4 I www.northamptonfilmhouse.com INTO THE ARMS OF STRANGERS: STORIES OF THE KINDERTRANSPORT Dir: Mark Jonathan Harris I UK/USA I 2000 I 122mins I (PG) In German and English with English subtitles To mark Holocaust Remembrance Day, we screen this Oscar-winning documentary telling the story of the thousands of Jewish children from Germany, Austria and Czechoslovakia who gained refuge in the UK The film is narrated by Judi Dench. “HEARTBREAKING YET TRULY INSPIRATIONAL” Variety AN IMPOSSIBLE LOVE Dir: Catherine Corsini I France/Belgium I 2018 I 135mins I (15) In French with English subtitles At the end of the 1950s, Rachel, a young office clerk, meets Phillipe, a man from a wealthy family. They share a short-lived romance, from which a daughter is born. Over the next 50 years, their lives will be shaped by their turbulent relationship. From director Catherine Corsini (Summertime), the film premiered at the BFI London Film Festival 2018. “ACCOMPLISHED AND AMBITIOUS” Screen Daily CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? Dir: Marielle Heller I USA I 2018 I 106mins I (15) Melissa McCarthy stars as Lee Israel, the best-selling celebrity biographer who made her living in the ’70s and ’80s profiling the likes of Katharine Hepburn. When she found herself unable to get published, she turned to deception by forging letters from deceased authors and playwrights, aided by her loyal friend Jack (Richard E. Grant). HHHH “MCCARTHY IS ASTONISHING” Den of Geek ON HER SHOULDERS Dir: Alexandria Bombach I USA I 2018 I 95mins I (Cert. TBC) In English and Arabic with English subtitles 23-year-old Nobel peace prize winner Nadia Murad’s life is a dizzying array of exhausting undertakings, from giving testimony before the U.N. to visiting refugee camps. This documentary follows this strong- willed young woman, who survived the 2014 genocide in Iraq and escaped the hands of ISIS to become a beacon of hope for her people. HHHHH “A HEARTBREAKING AND POWERFUL FILM” Little White Lies HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD Dir: Dean DeBlois I USA I 2019 I TBC I (Cert. TBC) The latest instalment of the critically acclaimed, Oscar-nominated How To Train Your Dragon film series finds resident dragon expert Hiccup fulfilling his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia. When danger mounts at home, his reign as village chief will be tested. The film is part of our Family Ticket Offer of one adult and one child ticket for £13. We add extra screenings most weeks; visit our website for the most up-to-date information 01604 624811 I 5 THE FRONT RUNNER Dir: Jason Reitman I USA I 2018 I 113mins I (15) Hugh Jackman stars as charismatic politician Gary Hart, who becomes the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1987. When allegations of an extramarital affair surface in the media, he is forced to address a scandal that threatens to derail his campaign and personal life. From Oscar-nominated director Jason Reitman (Juno), the film also starsVera Farmiga and J. K. Simmons. HHHH “NUANCED DRAMA” The Guardian THE MULE Dir: Clint Eastwood I USA I 2018 I TBC I (Cert. TBC) Clint Eastwood directs and stars in this tale of Earl Stone, a man in his 80s who is broke, alone and facing foreclosure of his business. When he is offered a job that simply requires him to drive, he asks no questions.