n Hollywoo ime I d A T on Up e nc O T h e S ou ve nir HIGHLIGHTS ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD Dir: Quentin Tarantino I USA/UK I 2019 I 160 mins I (18) Quentin Tarantino returns with another sprawling epic directed in his signature style. Taking place in 1969 Los Angeles, Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), the former star of a western TV series, and his stunt double Cliff Booth Brad( Pitt) are struggling to make it in a Hollywood they no longer recognise. The cast also includes Margot Robbie, Al Pacino, Kurt Russell, Tim Roth, Damian Lewis and Elle Fanning. HHHHH “SHAMELESSLY ENTERTAINING” The Times MAKING NOISE QUIETLY Dir: Dominic Dromgoole I UK I 2019 I 94 mins I (15) I Q&A Making Noise Quietly is a delicately poetic trio of short stories. The film paints a human picture of the subtly devastating effects of war and examines the bonds of suffering shared by us all, focussing on a conscientious objector, a bereaved mother and an ageing holocaust survivor. Acclaimed film and theatre directorDominic Dromgoole joins us for a Q&A on Wed 28 August. PAIN AND GLORY Dir: Pedro Almodóvar I Spain I 2019 I 113 mins I (15) In Spanish with English subtitles From acclaimed director Pedro Almodóvar (All About My Mother), Pain And Glory is a deeply personal drama telling the story of a series of encounters experienced by Salvador Mallo, a film director in physical decline. The film starsPenelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas in a Cannes Award-winning Best Actor performance. HHHHH “A GORGEOUS, HUMANE JOURNEY” Time Out MRS LOWRY AND SON Dir: Adrian Noble I UK I 2019 I 91 mins I (PG) Timothy Spall (Mr. Turner) stars as artist L.S. Lowry, who lived his whole life with his over-bearing mother Elizabeth, played expertly by Vanessa Redgrave. Elizabeth actively tried to dissuade her bachelor son from pursuing his artistic ambitions, whilst never failing to voice her opinion at what a disappointment he was to her. HHHH “REDGRAVE IS ON MESMERISING FORM” The Times THE CHAMBERMAID Dir: Lila Avilés I Mexico/USA I 2018 I 102 mins I (15) In Spanish with English subtitles Eve, a young chambermaid at a luxurious Mexico City hotel, confronts the monotony of long workdays with quiet examinations of forgotten belongings and budding friendships. From director Lila Avilés, the film has won awards worldwide and was nominated for Best First Feature at the BFI London Film Festival last year. “[AN] INCREDIBLY PATIENT AND EMPHATIC FILM” Variety 2 I www.northamptonfilmhouse.com THE SOUVENIR Dir: Joanna Hogg I UK/USA I 2019 I 119 mins I (15) Joanna Hogg (Archipelago) directs this personal story of a shy film student (Honor Swinton Byrne) who begins to find her voice as an artist whilst navigating a turbulent relationship with a charismatic but untrustworthy older man (Tom Burke). The film also starsTilda Swinton and Richard Ayoade. HHHHH “EXCEPTIONAL” The Independent TRANSIT Dir: Christian Petzold I Germany/France I 2018 I 101 mins I (12A) In German and French with English subtitles Acclaimed German director Christian Petzold (Phoenix) returns with Transit, the mesmerising story of a German refugee who assumes the identity of the man whose transit papers he is carrying. Living among refugees from around the world, he falls for a mysterious woman searching for her husband – the man whose identity he has stolen. “ACHINGLY MOVING” Variety BAIT Dir: Mark Jenkin I UK I 2019 I 89 mins I (15) I Discussion Bait is a remarkable new British film telling the story of Martin and Steven, a pair of brothers living in a picture perfect Cornish fishing village. When Steven begins using their father’s vessel as a tourist tripper, tensions rise between the pair and, after a tragedy strikes the heart of the family, their world will never be the same. HHHH “HYPNOTIC” The Guardian THE SHINY SHRIMPS Dir: Maxime Govare & Cédric Le Gallo I France I 2019 I 100 mins (Cert. TBC) I In French with English subtitles After a professional swimmer makes homophobic remarks, he’s sentenced to coach The Pailletées Shrimp, a flamboyant amateur gay water polo team. They have only one thing in mind: to qualify for the Gay Games in Croatia. This French comedy from directors Cédric Le Gallo and Maxime Govare follows their bumpy but joyful ride to the competition. We add extra screenings most weeks; visit our website for the most up-to-date information 01604 624811 I 3 THE CANDIDATE Dir: Rodrigo Sorogoyen I Spain/France I 2018 I 131 mins I (15) In Spanish with English subtitles A Spanish political party is pushed to breaking point when a newspaper scandal exposes a high-flying politician for illegal business ventures. From director Rodrigo Sorogoyen, the film starsAntonio de la Torre and has won multiple awards worldwide, including seven at Spain’s prestigious Goya Awards. “GUIDED BY A TERRIFIC PERFORMANCE” The Hollywood Reporter MIDSOMMAR Dir: Ari Aster I USA I 2019 I 146 mins I (18) In English and Swedish with English subtitles From the visionary director Ari Aster (Hereditary), Midsommar tells the story of a couple who travel to Sweden to visit their friend’s rural hometown for its idyllic midsummer festival, which becomes increasingly violent and bizarre. Starring Will Poulter (Black Mirror) and Florence Pugh (Lady Macbeth). HHHHH “A SICK, BEAUTIFUL MASTERPIECE” The Telegraph PRETTY WOMAN Dir: Garry Marshall I USA I 1990 I 119 mins I (15) I Parent & Baby A Parent & Baby screening of this ’90s romantic comedy classic. Julia Roberts stars as a prostitute who meets a businessman called Edward (Richard Gere) as he passes through L.A. As the two get closer, they discover there are significant hurdles to overcome as they try to bridge the gap between their very different worlds. VARDA BY AGNÈS Dir: Agnès Varda I France I 2019 I 115 mins I (15) In French with English subtitles Whether in front of the camera or behind it, Agnès Varda was a director who defied convention and traditional approaches to drama, leaving behind a revered body of work. In Varda By Agnès, her final film, she offers a personal insight into her work, using excerpts to illustrate her unique artistic visions and ideas. HHHH “A PLEASURE” The Guardian DIE TOMORROW Dir: Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit I Thailand I 2017 I 75 mins I 12A In Thai and English with English subtitles I Discussion What happens the day before death is usually ordinary. Set in Bangkok, Die Tomorrow focuses on six people who are going to die tomorrow. They have no clue as to their fate, but the film offers a melancholic and philosophical reflection of their last days on earth. Stay in your seat for a post-film discussion. “UPLIFTING” The Hollywood Reporter We add extra screenings most weeks; visit our website for the most up-to-date information 4 I www.northamptonfilmhouse.com MARIANNE & LEONARD: WORDS OF LOVE Dir: Nick Broomfield I USA I 2019 I 102 mins I (12A) In English and Norwegian with English subtitles This personal and romantic documentary from Nick Broomfield (Whitney: Can I Be Me) begins on the Greek island of Hydra in 1960. Leonard Cohen, then a struggling and unknown writer, and Marianne Ihlen, a single mother with a young son, became part of a community of artists and began a friendship that would last 50 years. “PACKS AN EMOTIONAL PUNCH” Little White Lies WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Dir: Mel Stuart I USA/East Germany/West Germany I 1971 100 mins I (U) I Family The much-loved adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic story is brought to life with pure imagination. Enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. When Charlie Bucket finds one, he and his grandfather embark on a magical tour of the chocolate factory. Family ticket price available, see page 12 for details. ANIMALS Dir: Sophie Hyde I UK/Australia/Ireland I 2019 I 109 mins I (15) Two long-time friends and party-lovers Laura (Holliday Grainger) and Tyler (Alia Shawkat) navigate love and life together in Dublin. However, when Laura gets engaged, the pair find themselves drifting apart. From director Sophie Hyde, the film is based on the novel of the same name by Emma Jane Unsworth. HHHH “A WONDERFUL, UTTERLY LIVED-IN FILM” The Guardian ARE YOU PROUD? Dir: Ashley Joiner I UK I 2019 I 100 mins I (15) I Q-Film This documentary feature takes a look at the history of the LGBTQ+ movement in the 50 years since the Stonewall Riots. Reflecting upon prominent issues within the community such as AIDS and hate crimes, the film also shows how the movement has supported people from all walks of life, explores controversial questions over the Pride march and highlights international battles still to be fought. CAROUSEL Dir: Henry King I USA I 1956 I 123 mins I (U) I Dementia-Friendly A Dementia-Friendly screening of the ’50s musical starring Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones. Based on the popular Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical, the film follows a carousel barker who is granted permission to return to Earth 15 years after his death for one day as he attempts to make amends to his widow and their daughter. We add extra screenings most weeks; visit our website for the most up-to-date information 01604 624811 I 5 DON’T LOOK NOW Dir: Nicolas Roeg I UK/Italy I 1973 I 110 mins I (15) In English and Italian with English subtitles Following the death of their daughter, John (Donald Sutherland) and Laura Baxter (Julie Christie) travel to Venice where they encounter a pair of elderly sisters who claim to have been in communication with the couple’s dead child.