PHOENIX CINEMA DECEMBER & JANUARY 2019 WELCOME CONTENTS
Welcome Phoenix Friends to our latest brochure taking us through WEEKLY E-MAIL MAIN FEATURES pg.3 - pg.8 the festive season. Stay up to date with all our programming by subscribing HOLIDAY SPECIALS pg.9, pg.17 As you all must be aware, the Phoenix has recently gone through to our free newsletter: e-mail some uncertain times regarding our future remaining as an [email protected] FOR THE FAMILY pg.11 - pg.14 independent cinema. or visit our website and be entered into a monthly prize During this time the support from the community has been CINEMEMORIES pg.15 overwhelming, and the management team, the staff and I would like draw to win two film tickets! to say a big thank you. It has meant so very much to us all. FOLLOW US ONLINE SPECIAL EVENTS pg.19 - pg.20 We have some great family entertainment for you this festive For news, chatter and season. The highly anticipated Mary Poppins Returns arrives with competitions, find us on SCREEN ARTS pg.21 - pg.27 an all-star cast and guarantees to be practically perfect in every Facebook, Twitter and way (pg.5), whilst Clara’s search for a magical key leads her Instagram. CINEMA INFORMATION pg.29 - pg.30 to a mysterious parallel world in Disney’s re-imagining of The Nutcracker classic. (pg.9) @PhoenixCinema 2019 is already shaping up to be a good year for film, with Laurel PhoenixCinema and Hardy biopic Stan & Ollie (pg.7) and Margot Robbie’s transformative role as Elizabeth I in Mary Queen of Scots (pg.8) Phoenix_Cinema coming this January. We look forward to welcoming you to the Phoenix this Christmas, perhaps with a warming mulled wine and a seasonal mince pie in our vibrant café bar before enjoying your film. Have a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year from us all at the Phoenix. BOX OFFICE 020 8444 6789 Rob Belfield WWW.PHOENIXCINEMA.CO.UK Executive Director 52 HIGH ROAD, EAST FINCHLEY N2 9PJ CONTINUING FROM FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER FROM FRIDAY 14 DECEMBER
Disobedience 15 Tulip Fever TBC 1hr 54. UK 2017. Directed by 1hr 45. UK/USA 2017. Sebastián Lelio. With Rachel Weisz, Set against the backdrop of Rachel McAdams, Alessandro Nivola. the 17th-century Tulip Wars, a From Sebastián Lelio, the married noblewoman (Alicia director of the Academy Award- Vikander) has an affair with an winning A Fantastic Woman, the artist (Dane DeHaan). The film follows a woman as she lovers risk everything and enter returns to the community that the frenzied tulip bulb market, shunned her decades earlier for an with the hope that the right bulb attraction to a childhood friend. will make a fortune. Once back, their passions reignite as they explore the boundaries of Q&A WITH AUTHOR DEBORAH MOGGACH FRIDAY 14 DECEMBER faith and sexuality.
Three Identical Strangers 15 The Old Man & 1hr 36. USA 2018. Directed by Tim the Gun 12A Wardle. 1hr 33. USA 2018. Directed by David New York, 1980. Lowery. With Robert Redford, Sissy Spacek, Casey Affleck. Three complete strangers accidentally discover that they Academy Award winners Robert are identical triplets, separated Redford and Sissy Spacek at birth. Their joyous reunion lead an all-star cast in director catapults the brothers to David Lowery’s true-life fame, but it also reveals an dramedy about an unrepentant extraordinary and disturbing bank robber and jail-breaker secret with an indeterminate determined to live life by his own number of victims at play. rules. 3 4 FROM FRIDAY 21 DECEMBER FROM FRIDAY 4 JANUARY
Mary Poppins Returns TBC The Favourite 15 USA 2018. Directed by Rob Marshall. With Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep, Angela 1hr 59. Ireland/UK/USA 2018. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. With Olivia Lansbury. Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz. In Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns, an all new original musical and sequel, His third English-language film in four years seesYorgos Lanthimos Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find (The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer) on rollicking, virtuoso form with the joy and wonder missing in their lives following a personal loss. Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz revelling in the wit Emily Blunt stars as the practically-perfect nanny with unique magical of his royal court life. skills who can turn any ordinary task into an unforgettable, fantastic It’s the early 18th century, England is at war with France and Queen adventure and Lin-Manuel Miranda plays her friend Jack, an optimistic Anne’s (Colman) poor health finds her relying on her doting friend street lamplighter who helps bring light - and life - to the streets of Lady Sarah (Weisz). When Sarah’s cousin Abigail (Stone) arrives at London. the Palace, her charm soon wins the Queen’s attentions. With stakes of the heart high, the two women soon become rivals for the Queen’s THIS CHRISTMAS, RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET! CHECK OUT OUR HOLIDAY SPECIALS ON PG.9 affections in a wickedly funny game of one-up-womanship. 6 FROM FRIDAY 11 JANUARY FROM FRIDAY 25 JANUARY
Stan & Ollie TBC Mary Queen of Scots 15 1hr 37. UK/Canada/USA 2018. Directed 2hrs 4. UK 2018. Directed by Josie by Jon S. Baird. With Steve Coogan, Rourke. With Margot Robbie, Saoirse John C. Reilly. Ronan.
The true story of Hollywood’s Mary, Queen of Scots explores the greatest comedy double act, Laurel turbulent life of the charismatic and Hardy, is brought to the big Mary Stuart. Queen of France at screen for the first time. Starring 16 and widowed at 18, Mary defies Steve Coogan and John C. pressure to remarry. Instead, she Reilly as the legendary movie icons, returns to her native Scotland to Stan & Ollie is the heart-warming reclaim her rightful throne. But story of what would become the Scotland and England fall under the pair’s triumphant farewell tour. rule of the compelling Elizabeth I.
Colette 15 Beautiful Boy 15 1hr 51. UK/USA 2018. Directed by 2hrs. USA 2018. Directed by Felix Wash Westmoreland. With Keira van Groeningen. With Steve Carell, Knightley, Eleanor Tomlinson. Timothée Chalamet.
Keira Knightley stars in this Based on the best-selling pair of historical drama about the memoirs from father and son eponymous French novelist, whose David and Nic Sheff, Beautiful Boy provocative debut - falsely credited chronicles the heartbreaking and to her husband - becomes the inspiring experience of survival, toast of Paris, triggering a battle relapse, and recovery in a family for identity, equality, and self- coping with addiction over many determination at the dawn of the years. feminist age. 7 8 HOLIDAY SPECIALS
FROM FRIDAY 21 DECEMBER Young Clara needs a magical, one-of-a-kind key to unlock a box that contains a priceless gift. A golden thread leads her to the coveted key, but it soon disappears into a strange and PG mysterious parallel world.
Video game bad guy Ralph (John C. Reilly) and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (Sarah Silverman) must risk it all by traveling to the world wide web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s video game, Sugar Rush. PG
9 8 KIDS CLUB SATURDAYS AT 12PM TICKETS £2 KIDS CLUB TICKETS £3 PHOENIX KIDS CLUB On Saturdays at 11am we have a fun free activity for kids aged 5-10 years (pre-booking through our box office is advised) followed by a film at midday.* 5 JANUARY THE KING AND THE MOCKINGBIRD U
8 DECEMBER CHRISTOPHER ROBIN PG
12 JANUARY SMALLFOOT U
22 DECEMBER ARTHUR CHRISTMAS U
19 JANUARY TEEN TITANS GO! PG TO THE MOVIES
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THE GRINCH U
DON’T FORGET OUR HOLIDAY SPECIALS, PERFECT FOR LITTLE ONES THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON - PG.9
11 *All children under 12yrs of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult. No lone adults without a child will be admitted. 12 BUB CLUB: WEDNESDAY TERM TIME AT 11AM TODDLER TIME: TUESDAY AT 11AM
For parents and carers of infants under 12 months.* No need to find a babysitter or worry about making noise, and a great way to meet other carers who are film fans too.
12 DECEMBER THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS 15 (pg.3) 19 DECEMBER THE OLD MAN & THE GUN 12A (pg.4) A special 30 minute programme in a relaxed environment perfect for little 9 JANUARY ones with a fun activity at 10.30am (places are limited and must be THE FAVOURITE 15 (pg.6) pre-booked in person or over the phone). 16 JANUARY Ages 2-4. Children must be accompanied by an adult. STAN & OLLIE TBC (pg.7) Tickets £3 per child. 23 JANUARY Please note: Toddler Time programmes are subject to change. COLETTE 15 (pg.7) 11 December 8 January 22 January 30 JANUARY Messy Goes to Okido To Be Confirmed To Be Confirmed MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS 15 (pg.8) 18 December 15 January 29 January Hopster Showtime To Be Confirmed To Be Confirmed
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Our Cinememories dementia friendly screenings are free for anyone over 60, who can bring guests of any age, such as friends, family and carers. The screening will have brighter lighting, quieter sound and a break in the middle of the film for a sing-a-long and comfort break. Free popcorn, biscuits and hot drinks are provided. A Dementia Adviser for the borough of Barnet (representing Alzheimer’s Society) will be present at the screenings.
Love Me Tender U Meet Me in St.Louis U Tuesday 4 December - 12pm Tuesday 1 January - 12pm Gentlemen Prefer Blondes U Can-Can U Tuesday 18 December - 12pm Tuesday 15 January - 12pm
Programme supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery www.filmlondon.org.uk/filmhub. HOLIDAY SPECIALS
It’s a Wonderful Life U 2hrs 10. USA 1946. Directed by Frank Capra. With James Stewart, Donna Reed. This screening is being held as a special fundraising event for the Phoenix with mince pies and sherry. One of the most and enduring festive films of all time. James Stewart is George Bailey, a man so beset with problems that he contemplates a Christmas-time suicide. As George prepares to jump from a bridge his guardian angel Clarence Oddbody intervenes and shows him how badly Bedford Falls would have turned out without his good deeds, renewing George’s sense of joy in life. Sunday 16 December - 5:45pm £5
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Love, Gilda + Q&A 12A UKJF Preview: 2hrs 10. USA 2018. Directed by Lisa Can You Ever Forgive Me? 15 D’Apolito. 1hr 46. USA 2018. Directed by Marielle An acclaimed documentary on the Heller. With Melissa McCarthy. tragically short life and hilarious Melissa McCarthy stars in the career of Gilda Radner, the first true story of best-selling celebrity superstar of Saturday Night Live and biographer Lee Israel. a comedy icon. No longer able to get published, We’re delighted to welcome Lee turns her art form to director Lisa D’Apolito for a deception, abetted by her loyal Q&A with Rebecca Williams friend Jack. aka The Celluloid Sorceress. Sunday 9 December - 2pm Sunday 6 January - 4:15pm £12/£9 £14
Gilda Live 12A Hanky Panky in 35mm 15 1hr 45. USA 1980. Directed by Mike 2hrs. USA 1982. Directed by Sidney Nichols. Poitier. With Gene Wilder, Gilda Radner. Gilda Radner’s sold-out show Michael is drawn into a web at Broadway’s Winter Garden of government secrets when a Theatre: Gilda Radner Live from New York. woman with a mysterious package gets into a New York cab with A perfect portrait of Gilda at the him. peak of her superstardom, Gilda Introduction by season curator Live features many of her best loved Rebecca Williams, aka The characters from Saturday Night Live. Celluloid Sorceress. Sunday 6 January - 2pm Sunday 27 January - 2pm 19 £12/£9 £12/£9 20 SCREEN ARTS SCREEN ARTS
Royal Opera House: National Theatre Live: The Nutcracker The Madness of George III 2hrs 30. 2018. Directed by Peter 3hrs 30. 2018. With Mark Gatiss. Wright. Written by one of Britain’s Peter Wright’s production keeps best-loved playwrights Alan true to the spirit of this Russian Bennett, this epic play includes ballet classic, with period details Olivier Award-winners Mark and dancing snowflakes. The many Gatiss (Sherlock, Wolf Hall, NT Live solo roles and ensembles put the Coriolanus) in the title role, and world-class skills of the Company Adrian Scarborough. to the fore in this Christmas classic. ENCORE Monday 3 December - 7:15pm Monday 10 December - 12pm £18/£15 £15/£13 National Theatre Live: A Christmas Carol Antony and Cleopatra 12A with Simon Callow 3hrs 40. 2018. With Ralph Fiennes, 1hr 30. 2018. Directed by Tom Cairns. Sophie Okonedo. Based on Dickens’ own Ralph Fiennes and Sophie performance adaptation, Simon Okonedo play Shakespeare’s famous Callow and director Tom Cairns fated couple in his great tragedy of have created a one-man theatrical politics, passion and power. extravaganza of festive story-telling LIVE that is both heart-warming and deeply moving. Thursday 6 December - 7pm ENCORE A Christmas must see! Monday 7 January - 12pm Tuesday 11 December - 6:45pm £18/£15/£13 21 £15/£13 22 SCREEN ARTS SCREEN ARTS
The MET Live in HD: Bolshoi: La Traviata The Nutcracker 4hrs. 2018. With Diana Damrau, Juan 2hrs 20. 2018. Directed by Yuri Diego Flórez. Grigorovich.
Directed by Michael Mayer, this The holiday classic returns to new production features a dazzling the majestic Bolshoi stage for a eighteenth-century setting that live broadcast of a timeless story, changes with the seasons. taking audiences of all ages on a magical journey accompanied by LIVE Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. Saturday 15 December - 5:55pm ENCORE Sunday 23 December - 3pm Sunday 16 December- 1:30pm £15/£13 £30/£26/£24/£20
National Theatre Live: Berliner Philharmoniker: Allelujah 12A New Year’s Eve Concert 2hrs 50. 2018. Directed by Nicholas 2hrs. 2018. With Daniel Barenboim. Hytner. Celebrate the end of 2018 with Alan Bennett’s sharp and the Berliner Philharmoniker’s hilarious new play is just what the glittering New Year’s Eve Concert. doctor ordered. Filmed live at London’s Bridge Theatre during its This fantastic event will limited run, don’t miss this rousing be conducted by Daniel chorus line for the NHS. Barenboim, and broadcast live from Berlin. ENCORE Monday 31 December - 4pm Monday 17 December - 12pm £15/£13 23 £15/£13 24 SCREEN ARTS SCREEN ARTS
The MET Live in HD: Bolshoi: Adriana Lecouvreur La Bayadère 4hrs. 2019. Directed by Sir David 3hrs 20. 2019. Directed by Yuri McVicar. Grigorovich. For the first time at the Met, soprano One of the greatest works classical Anna Netrebko sings the role of ballet history - a story of love, Adriana Lecouvreur, the eighteenth- death and vengeful judgement set century actress whose real-life in India. intrigues inspired Cilea’s tragic opera. Dazzling sets and costumes LIVE illuminate the tragic tale of the Saturday 12 January - 5:55pm temple dancer Nikiya. ENCORE Sunday 13 January - 12pm Sunday 20 January - 3pm £30/£26/£24/£20 £15/£13
National Theatre Live: Royal Opera House: The Tragedy of King Richard The Queen of Spades the Second 12A 3hrs 30. 2019. Directed by Stefan 2hrs 30. 2019. Directed by Joe Hill- Herheim. Gibbins. In Tchaikovsky’s intense opera of Simon Russell Beale plays obsession and the supernatural, William Shakespeare’s Richard II, Gherman is caught between the broadcast live from the stage of woman he loves and a destructive the Almeida Theatre. fixation.
Tuesday 15 January - 6:50pm Tuesday 22 January - 6:45pm £18/£15 £18/£15
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Royal Opera House: La Traviata 3hrs 35. 2019. Directed by Richard Eyre. Richard Eyre’s production of La Traviata brings out all the emotional colour, from the giddy discovery of love, through painful confrontation to the inevitable conclusion. Lavish period sets and costumes enhance the reality of a moving story based on true life.
Wednesday 30 January - 6:45pm £18/£15
National Theatre Live: I’m Not Running 12A 3hrs. 2019. Directed by David Hare. What’s involved in sacrificing your private life and your piece of mind for something more than a single issue? Does she dare? I’m Not Running is an explosive new play by David Hare, premiering at the National Theatre.
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FILM TIMES TICKETS AND BOOKING ACCESSIBILITY applications are available at the box Main features and some special office or you can apply on line at The box office is open from 11am We welcome wheelchair users and www.ceacard.co.uk events start 20 minutes after the Mon–Sat and from 1pm Sunday. have full access across the building: an stated programme times. All other Main Feature Pricing: external ramp at our entrance, a lift to screenings start promptly at the our auditorium, a platform lift to our Blue badge parking is available outside published times. All times listed are Adults café and an accessible toilet in the foyer. the cinema on the High Rd and on subject to confirmation. For up to Mon (any time): £7 There are four dedicated wheelchair Fairlawn Ave on single yellow lines and in parking bays any time, free of charge. date information please: Tue-Fri (before 5pm): £8.50 spaces in the auditorium (two front • Visit www.phoenixcinema.co.uk. row, two back row), please let us know HIRE THE PHOENIX Tue-Thu (after 5pm): £11 when booking so we can ensure one is • Join our free email list. Go to our Sat/Sun/BHols + Fri (after 5pm): £12 Our unique, historic building is website or visit the box office. reserved for you. available to host: Concessions* • Call 020 8444 6789 for recorded There are limited guide features for • Children’s parties film times 24 hours a day. Tue-Fri (before 5pm): £8 visually impaired visitors. Our stairs have • Special occasions • Pick up a weekly time sheet at the Tue-Thurs (after 5pm) + Sat/Sun/ clear step markings and floor surfaces cinema or local libraries and shops. BHols (before 5pm): £9 are non-slip. Our staff will always be • Charity fundraising events happy to assist. This brochure and our • Check listings on the Time Out Children under 15 weekly film times are available at our • Book and product launches website and in national papers Tues - Fri (before 5pm): £6 box office in large print. We have 5 • Film and TV Shoots PARKING All other times: £6.50 wireless audio description headsets • Comedy nights East Finchley Tube Station: which can be borrowed from our box *unemployed, senior citizens, students, office and are available for all audio • Private screenings £4.50 Mon–Fri, £1.50 Saturday, registered disabled. Please bring proof £1 Sundays/Bank Holidays. described films (see our website for • Short film screenings of status. details). Local parking: • Tickets for the film week starting • Business events Max stay 90mins, payable by mobile Friday will go on sale no later than Where possible we aim to screen at We have 255 seats and can project phone. Free after 6.30pm and the Monday prior. least one subtitled performance of our 35mm as well as digital formats. Sundays/Bank Holidays. main feature where a subtitled version • Saturday evenings and some special Packages can be tailored to suit all TRANSPORT of the film has been made available to us. budgets. events have allocated seating. Our auditorium is also equipped with an Tube: East Finchley (Northern Line) • Tickets booked online or by phone integrated induction loop. For more information please email: Buses: 102, 143, 263, N20. subject to booking fee. [email protected] *Please be sure to park only in Assistance dogs are welcome across our • No refunds or exchanges will be building and we are happy to provide Management reserve the right of public bays unless you have a given within 48 hours of a regular residents’ permit. them with water, but please let us know admission. Information correct at time film screening or within one week in advance if you’re coming to see a film of press. Registered charity no. 296135. Please note: Fairlawn Avenue next of our special events and live We offer concessionary prices to those Part of the Europa Cinemas Network of to the cinema is a one way street broadcasts. All refunds are at the the European MEDIA Programme. and can only be accessed from Fortis manager’s discretion. customers who are registered disabled, Green - there is no turning onto it and a free ticket for a carer subject to from the High Road. CEA card and availability. CEA card 29 30