Friday 10th January - at 7:30pm
Thelma (12A) -98 mins Action/Comedy
June Squibb, who did most of her own stunts in the film, plays Thelma Post, a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson (Fred Hechinger), and sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles, accompanied by an aging friend (Richard Roundtree) and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her. With Malcolm McDowell.
"Thelma is slickly made, real-life grandmother sweet, overall warm and winsome. It's likely to draw laughs if you've ever coached someone on how to use a computer, tears if you've ever loved an elderly person who held tightly to their dignity. And Squibb is as understatedly funny and commanding as you'd expect." The Guardian
"A gripping poignant drama fronted by a staggeringly good performance from Benesch." The Upcoming
Friday 14th February - at 7:30pm
Freud's Last Session (12A) - 110 mins Drama
It's the onset of WWII and Sigmund Freud (Anthony Hopkins), who is nearing the end of his life, invites the celebrated Christian author C S Lewis for a debate over the existence of God. Exploring Freud's unique relationship with his lesbian daughter Anna (Liv Lisa Fries) and Lewis' unconventional romance with his best friend's mother (Orla Brady), the film interweaves past, present and fantasy, opening out from the confines of Freud's study on a dynamic journey.
"It's a terrific premise, pitting two iconic worldviews against each other to confront ideas about faith, morality and relationships. Director Matthew Brown has made a terrific-looking film, with strong period detail and a witty script. And it's anchored by two riveting performances." Shadows on the Wall
Friday 14th March - at 7:30pm
Conclave (12A) -120 mins Drama/Mystery/Thriller
Based on Robert Harris's best-selling novel about a papal election. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church's most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope's wake - secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.
"Carrying off papal pulp with immaculate execution and career-highlight work from Ralph Fiennes, Conclave is a godsend for audiences who crave intelligent entertainment." Rotten Tomatoes
Friday 11th April - at 7:30pm
Paddington In Peru (PG) - 106 mins Adventure/Comedy
Paddington Bear has been living with the Brown family in London for many years now, but he still feels the tug of his Peruvian roots. Hearing that his Aunt Lucy, now living in the Home for Retired Bears, has been missing him terribly, Paddington and the Browns set off to Darkest Peru, only to discover on arrival that Aunt Lucy has disappeared. So off they go into the Amazon to find her, accompanied by a boat captain, Hunter Cabot (Antonio Banderas) and his daughter Gina. What could possibly go wrong?
"A delightful ode to family, as well as the many shapes and sizes that it can come in, Paddington in Peru charms with its lively humour, bright visuals and fundamental belief in the best of people. Its dedication to fun and playful storytelling is surpassed only by its celebration of what makes Paddington Bear so euphoric – that being its championing of acceptance, community and kindness, especially at the expense of prejudice and closed-mindedness."