Eighth Grade ien Tolk HIGHLIGHTS AT ETERNITY’S GATE Dir: Julian Schnabel I Switzerland/Ireland/UK/France/USA I 2019 I 111mins I (12A) I In French and English with English subtitles Willem Dafoe earned an Oscar nomination for his performance as the famed but tormented artist Vincent Van Gogh in At Eternity’s Gate, directed by Oscar nominee Julian Schnabel. HHHH “THE DEFINITIVE PORTRAIT” Rolling Stone THE SISTERS BROTHERS Dir: Jacques Audiard I France/Spain/Romania/Belgium/USA I 2018 122mins I (15) This comedic Western from acclaimed director Jacques Audiard (Rust And Bone) features an all-star cast that includes Joaquin Phoenix, John C. Reilly, Jake Gyllenhaal and Riz Ahmed. HHHH “A MOVIE OF NEAR-FLAWLESS PERFORMANCES” The Times WILD ROSE Dir: Tom Harper I UK I 2018 I 100mins I (15) Jessie Buckley stars as Rose-Lynn, a Glaswegian mother-of-two recently released from prison, on a quest to become a country music star. The film also starsJulie Walters and comes from director Tom Harper (War And Peace). “A HAPPY-SAD DRAMA OF STARSTRUCK FEVER” Variety TOLKIEN Dir: Dome Karukoski I USA I 2019 I 112mins I (Cert. TBC) Nicholas Hoult stars as J.R.R. Tolkien in this biopic exploring the author's formative years. As a young student, he finds love, friendship and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts. These early life experiences soon inspire Tolkien to write the classic fantasy novels The Hobbit and The Lord Of The Rings. OUT OF BLUE Dir: Carol Morley I USA/UK I 2018 I 109 mins I (15) Carol Morley directs this one-of-a-kind thriller adapted from Martin Amis’ novel Night Train. Patricia Clarkson stars as a detective called to investigate the shooting of a leading astrophysicist. Her hunt draws her into an even larger mystery: the nature of the universe itself. “COSMICALLY UNCANNY NOIR” The Guardian US Dir: Jordan Peele I USA I 2019 I 116mins I (15) From director Jordan Peele (Get Out), this psychological horror film follows Adelaide (Lupita Nyong’o), a woman haunted by an unresolved trauma from her past. She feels her paranoia elevate as she grows increasingly certain that something bad is going to befall her family. Also starring Winston Duke and Elisabeth Moss. 2 I www.northamptonfilmhouse.com MID90S Dir: Jonah Hill I USA I 2018 I 85mins I (Cert. TBC) Jonah Hill makes his directorial debut with a nostalgic look at growing up in the ’90s. The film follows Stevie Sunny( Suljic), a 13-year-old who spends his summer navigating between his troubled home life and his new friends. Also starring Lucas Hedges and Katherine Waterston. “AN ENDLESSLY ENJOYABLE, UPLIFTING DEBUT” Sight & Sound STYX Dir: Wolfgang Fischer I Germany/Austria I 2018 I 94mins I (12A) In English and German with English subtitles A busy doctor plans to spend her annual vacation sailing in the Atlantic. Everything changes when she sees a damaged, overloaded boat full of refugees. She radios for help, but as her request is going nowhere, she may be forced to make a momentous decision. EIGHTH GRADE Dir: Bo Burnham I USA I 2018 I 94mins I (15) Bo Burnham directs this coming-of-age comedy about 13-year-old Kayla (a Golden Globe nominated performance from Elsie Fisher), who endures a tidal wave of contemporary adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of school. HHHHH “ACHINGLY TIMELESS” Rolling Stone VOX LUX Dir: Brady Corbet I USA I 2018 I 115mins I (15) Natalie Portman (Black Swan, Jackie) gives a powerful performance as international pop star Celeste, who finds fame through tragic circumstances at a young age. She now finds herself on the comeback trail when a scandal, personal struggles and the pitfalls of fame threaten her career. The film was nominated for the Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival and also stars Jude Law. HHHHH “PORTMAN IS OUTRAGEOUSLY ENJOYABLE” Daily Telegraph We add extra screenings most weeks; visit our website for the most up-to-date information 01604 624811 I 3 THE LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART Dir: Mike Mitchell & Trisha Gum I Denmark/Norway/Australia/USA I 2019 I 107mins I (U) The citizens of Bricksburg face a dangerous new threat when LEGO DUPLO invaders from outer space start to wreck everything in their path. Enjoy our Easter Family Ticket Offer of one adult and one child for £13. HHHH “EFFORTLESSLY FUN SEQUEL” The Guardian CAPTAIN MARVEL Dir: Ryan Fleck & Anna Boden I USA I 2019 I 124mins I (12A) Oscar-winner Brie Larson (Room) stars as Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Set in the ’90s, Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. MONTY PYTHON’S LIFE OF BRIAN Dir: Terry Jones I UK I 1979 I 94mins I (15) Monty Python’s achingly funny Life Of Brian gives their take on Roman history, and the muddle and uncertain origins of what really is ‘gospel truth’. From director Terry Jones, the film returns to cinemas for a special 40th anniversary screening. HHHHH “COMIC MASTERPIECE” Empire BEING FRANK: THE CHRIS SIEVEY STORY Dir: Steve Sullivan I UK I 2018 I 105mins I (15) Frank Sidebottom, remembered fondly as the man with the papier-mache head, was the court jester of the Manchester music and comedy scene for over 25 years, but only a privileged few knew the man inside. “AN ENGROSSING DOC PORTRAIT” The Hollywood Reporter STAN & OLLIE Dir: Jon S. Baird I UK/Canada/USA I 2019 I 95mins I (PG) Dementia-Friendly The true story of Hollywood’s greatest comedy double act, Laurel and Hardy, starring Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly. The pair embark on a variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland, seeking to secure their place in the hearts of the public. Dementia-Friendly screening. THEY LIVE Dir: John Carpenter I USA I 1988 I 94mins I (15) I Cult Film Club A homeless drifter discovers a reason for the ever-widening gap between the rich and the poor: a conspiracy by non-human aliens who have infiltrated American society in the guise of wealthy yuppies. The film comes from legendary directorJohn Carpenter. HHHH “PRESSING” The Guardian We add extra screenings most weeks; visit our website for the most up-to-date information 4 I www.northamptonfilmhouse.com MINDING THE GAP Dir: Bing Liu I USA I 2018 I 93mins I (15) Nominated for Best Documentary at this year’s Oscars, Minding The Gap follows three young men over a 12 year period. They bond together to escape volatile families in their Rust Belt hometown, facing adult responsibilities and unexpected revelations which may threaten their decade-long friendship. LORDS OF CHAOS Dir: Jonas Åkerlund I UK/Sweden I 2019 I 117mins I (18) 17-year-old Euronymous (Rory Culkin) becomes fixated on creating ‘true Norwegian black metal’ with his band Mayhem. He mounts shocking publicity stunts to put the band’s name on the map, but the lines between show and reality start to blur. “A PITCH PERFECT BLACK METAL DRAMEDY” Variety LAST BREATH Dir: Alex Parkinson & Richard Da Costa I UK I 2018 I 90mins I (12A) A commercial diver is stranded on the seabed with five minutes of oxygen, but no chance of rescue for more than 30 minutes. With access to an amazing archive of footage, Last Breath is the true story of one man’s impossible fight for survival. RED JOAN Dir: Trevor Nunn I UK I 2018 I 101mins I (12A) Judi Dench stars as a women whose tranquil existence is shattered as she’s shockingly arrested by MI5. Hiding an incredible past, Joan is one of the most influential spies in living history, dating back to her education at Cambridge University in the 1930s. “A TAUT OLD-SCHOOL THRILLER” The Hollywood Reporter We add extra screenings most weeks; visit our website for the most up-to-date information 01604 624811 I 5 BEN IS BACK Dir: Peter Hedges I USA I 2019 I 103mins I (15) 19-year-old Ben (Lucas Hedges) unexpectedly returns to his family’s home on Christmas Eve. His mother Holly (Julia Roberts) is relieved but wary of her son’s drug addiction. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed and a mother’s undying love gets put to the test. “UNFLINCHING AND UNFORGETTABLE” Rolling Stone EATEN BY LIONS Dir: Jason Wingard I UK I 2018 I 95mins I (12A) When half brothers Omar and Pete find out their parents have been eaten by lions, they embark on a journey to find Omar’s real father. When the search leads them to Blackpool, what follows next is a heart- warming journey of self-discovery. The film stars a superb British cast including Asim Chaudhry, Vicki Pepperdine and Johnny Vegas. SHARKWATER EXTINCTION Dir: Rob Stewart I 2018 I 85mins I (12A) This thrilling and inspiring documentary follows filmmakerRob Stewart as he exposes the billion dollar illegal shark fin industry. With endangered sharks still being used to make products for human consumption, Stewart’s mission is to save them before it’s too late. “GORGEOUS ACTIVIST DOCUMENTARY” Variety THE KEEPER Dir: Marcus H. Rosenmüller I Germany/UK I 2018 I 119mins I (15) In English and German with English subtitles The Keeper tells the incredible true story of Bert Trautmann (David Kross), a German solider and prisoner of war who, against a backdrop of British post-war protest and prejudice, is chosen to be goalkeeper for Manchester City.