JANUARY 2019 MARLINA THE MURDERER IN FOUR ACTS “velveteen glamour and brilliant programming...” (The Guardian) “possibly Britain’s most beautiful cinema..” (BBC) JANUARY 2019 • ISSUE 166 www.therexberkhamsted.com 01442 877759 Mon-Sat 10.30-6.30pm Sun 4.30-5.30pm All-embracing, inclusive, diverse, International. More to come from somewhere else… ith no time for no doubt continue to be. posing as arty, So we will pro-actively go Wholy or worthy, we out and find them. These are are netting the best and most to be included in among the interesting new films from general popular releases, Europe and other countries which will also include CONTENTS throughout the year now documentaries and other there are more available to us interesting independent Films At A Glance 16-17 than has been for months. releases. So watch out for Rants & Pants 27 We will continue this until them and come. You will they dry up again. We are be surprised BOX OFFICE: 01442 877759 aware to have severely how diverse, neglected world cinema in exciting and Mon to Sat 10.30-6.30 2018, purely because the beautiful they Sun 4.30-5.30 releases available to us in the are, even the UK have been scarce and will brutal ones. SEAT PRICES Circle £9.50 FILMS OF THE MONTH Concessions/ABL £8.00 Back Row £8.00 Table £11.50 Concessions/ABL £10.00 Royal Box Seat (Seats 6) £13.00 Whole Royal Box £73.00 Matinees - Upstairs £5, Downstairs £6.50, Royal Box £10 Disabled and flat access: through the gate on High Street (right of apartments) Shoplifters (Japan) Dogman (Italy) Mon 7th 7.30pm, Tue 8th 2pm Mon 14th 7.30pm See page 13 See page 18 Director: James Hannaway 01442 877999 Advertising: Chloe Butler THE FOOD AND DRINK AND 01442 877999 Artwork: Demiurge Design ROCK AND ROLL TOUR 01296 668739 The Rex Tickets on sale 1 February. For priority booking High Street (Three Close Lane) on 31 January, sign up to the newsletter at Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 2FG www.therexberkhamsted.com PUBINTHEPARKUK.COM “ Unhesitatingly The Marlina the Murderer An Impossible Love Rex is the best cinema in Four Acts (Indonesia) (France) I have ever..” (STimes Mon 21st 7.30pm Mon 28th 7.30pm, Wed 30th 2pm Culture) See page 21 & 7.30pm. See page 25 Follow us OCTOBERJANUARY FILMSFILMS 8 THE REX - JANUARY BOX OFFICE: 01442 877759 The Nutcracker And The Bohemian Rhapsody Four Realms This is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary – Freddie Mercury. Disney continues the trend of transforming classic The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through literary pieces, or in this case Tchaikovsky’s ballet, into a dark and edgy fantasy fable for all the their iconic songs and revolutionary sound. They family. A whimsical visual treat with its enchantingly reach unparalleled success, but in an unexpected festive CGI locations and a star-studded cast, turn Freddie (Rami Malek), surrounded by darker including Morgan Freeman and Helen Mirren, the influences, shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo career. film begins on Christmas Eve in Victorian London. Having suffered greatly without the collaboration Clara (Mackenzie Foy) our young heroine with a of Queen, Freddie reunites with the band in time love for science and invention, is introduced as she for Live Aid. While bravely facing a recent AIDS is mourning the loss of her mother. Her inventor diagnosis, he leads the band in one of the great godfather Drosselmeyer (Morgan Freeman) gives showman performances of all time. Luckily, filmed her an egg-shaped music box, a final gift from her live to millions world-wide. Those hoping for a deep mother, with a note stating “Everything you need is dive into Freddie’s private life may be left feeling inside.” Yet the key to unlock the egg is missing and short changed; this is nothing more than a glorified so begins her quest to find it. Following a mouse- Wiki entry – covering all the basics, yet with so chase into a frosty fantasy world, Clara meets the much pizzazz, gorgeous set design and attention to nutcracker Captain Phillip (Jayden Fowora-Knight) the era, it’s easy to get swept up in its kinda magic. and the regents of the three realms: Snow (Richard E. Forget the behind-the-scenes faffing with directors Grant), Flowers (Eugenio Derbez) and Sweets (Keira etc, although Dexter Fletcher picks up the pieces Knightley - a wonderful Sugar Plum Fairy). Clara nicely. This is Malek’s film. (research Jack Whiting) and the nutcracker must retrieve the key from the Malek’s film throughout, as it was always, with fourth realm, led by Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren) to restore harmony. A glittering fairy-tale with some Freddie’s gig. The title is taken from one of the most emotional depth. (Rachel Williams) Fantastical overrated, overplayed songs, and over-haired cringe- fantasy in delicious rainbow colours. Come. pop videos – ever. But that aside... Directors: Lasse Hallström, Joe Johnston Directors: Bryan Singer, Dexter Fletcher Cast: Mackenzie Foy, Keira Knightley, Cast: Rami Malek, Joseph Mazzello, Lucy Morgan Freeman, Meera Syal, Boynton, Mike Myers, Aiden Gillen, Helen Mirren Tom Hollander Duration: 99mins Duration: 134 mins Origin: USA 2018 Origin: UK / USA Certificate: PG Certificate: 12A Company: Walt Disney Company: 20th Century Fox When... When... Tue 22 2.00 Wed 2 2.00 Wed 2 7.30 Tue 31 7.30 www.therexberkhamsted.com THE REX - JANUARY 9 Ralph Breaks The Internet Ralph ‘Wrecks’ the Internet would’ve been a more suitable title but then the filmmakers would have missed out on a reference to a tabloid story from 2014, which is something this sequel just loves doing: making references. Cynical cash-grab aside (c’mon, it’s Disney), there’s a lot to love in this world wide web-themed adventure. Our hero Ralph (John C Reilly) is pretty much how we left him, living out a peaceful – if not monotonous – life in the arcade with his best friend Vanellope Directors: Rich Moore, Phil Johnston (Sarah Silverman). They cause gentle havoc, they Voices: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal cameo in other games, and for Ralph that’s quite Gadot, Alan Tudyk, Kristen Bell, Mandy enough excitement. But young Vanellope longs Moore for something new. When the arcade’s elderly Duration: 112 mins proprietor finally installs wifi (or ‘wee-fee’, as they Origin: USA 2018 Certificate: PG pronounce it), it opens the door to a whole new Company: WDSMP UK online world, one that sings with sound and fury, from viral videos to vicious comment sections. While Ralph is keen to return to their old life, Vanellope is transfixed by the possibilities the internet offers, When... and starts to consider what life might be like outside of the arcade. Cue a slew of internet in-jokes and Thu 3 2.00 online based calamities. (Jack Whiting) Sat 19 2.00 10 THE REX - JANUARY BOX OFFICE: 01442 877759 A Star Is Born Gaga and Cooper’s raw vocals invite you into the soundscape of their characters’ sweeping love story: luminous, thrilling, and achingly moving. It’s the fourth remake of the 1937 original and an impressive directorial debut by Bradley Cooper. His own leading performance as Jackson Maine, a legendary Country singer-songwriter, is authentic. We join him after a gig, trawling town for another drink. He finds the only bar open: a drag bar. The spotlight is on Ally (Lady Gaga) the only non- Director: Bradley Cooper drag performer, giving a mesmerising rendition of Cast: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott, ‘La Vie en Rose’. Lady G, known as a shapeshifter, Andrew Dice Clay, Dave Chappelle here presents a new side to herself, one refreshingly Duration: 136 mins natural. Afterwards they ‘connect’ over an injury and Origin: USA 2018 a song in a car park, leading Jackson to invite Ally Certificate: 15 on stage before an arena of his adoring fans, where Company: Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd. they perform her electrifying original song ‘Shallow’. Their natural and immediate chemistry takes you with them. This Star Is Born is born to be seen. (research Rachel Williams) Bonding over the music they make, one beautiful two-part harmony leads When... to another. So rare on any screen, it is impossible, watching these two so naturally falling in love, not Thu 3 7.30 Mon 7 2.00 to fall with them. Sat 5 7.00 Thu 31 2.00 A breathtaking love story. Don’t dare miss. www.therexberkhamsted.com THE REX - JANUARY 11 Die Hard (1988 – 30 years) Johnny English Strikes It doesn’t matter if there are carollers outside, Again or if it’s slap bang in the middle of the hottest Britain’s beloved bumbling idiot spy is back, as summer, there’s always time for Die Hard. The Rowan Atkinson’s unrivalled talent for slapstick quintessential action movie of well, ever, sees comedy guarantees laughter involuntarily out- Bruce Willis trade in his sitcom origins for a dirty loud. In this third instalment, moments of second- vest and a Beretta. hand embarrassment strike us again as Johnny Christmas may be over for us, but for New York cop English wreaks havoc. When the country is hit by a John Mcclane (Willis), his holiday season is about devastating cyber attack, all of its agents’ identities to get a whole lot worse. When Alan Rickman and are exposed. Left with no other option, the PM (Emma his band of not-so-merry men shoot their way Thompson) is forced to bring back ex-spy 00 Johnny into an LA skyscraper and hold the partying office to save the nation.