FILMGUIDE JULY-AUGUST2013
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FILMSJULY-AUGUST
Mon 1 - Sat 6 July
Wed 3 - Thu 4 July
Fri 5 - Mon 8 July
A Late Quartet (15) When the beloved cellist of a world renowned string quartet is diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, he announces that the upcoming season will be his last. His three colleagues then find themselves at a crossroad where competing egos and uncontrollable passions threaten to derail years of friendship and collaboration. Yaron Zilberman (2012) USA 1h 46m Christopher Walken, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener
Something In The Air (15)
Therese Desqueyroux (12A)
Paris, 1968. Following weeks of protest, Gilles and his friends, part of a radical group intent on causing havoc, search for a way to continue the revolution they believe to be just beginning. However, issues of personal responsibility and the role of idealism cause them to question their actions and future plans.
Suffocated and stifled by her loveless marriage to boorish husband Bernard, and with society in 1920s France failing to understand her anguish, Thérèse is left with no choice but to take drastic action. An exquisite adaptation of François Mauriac’s classic 1927 novel and the final film from the late director Claude Miller.
In French with English subtitles Olivier Assayas (2012) FRA 2h 2m Clément Métayer, Lola Créton, Felix Armand
In French with English subtitles Claude Miller (2012) FRA 1h 50m Audrey Tautou, Gilles Lellouche, Anaïs Demoustier
Tue 9 - Thu 11 July
Mud (12A) A dangerous but charismatic fugitive is hiding from bounty hunters on a remote island on the Mississippi. Discovered by two young boys, Ellis and Neckbone, an unlikely friendship forms as the boys struggle to help him escape his pursuers whilst reuniting him with his long-time love. Jeff Nichols (2013) USA 2h 16m Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Reese Witherspoon
Fri 12 - Thu 18 July
The Great Gatsby (12A) 2D/3D Would-be writer Nick Carraway arrives in New York in the spring of 1922, landing next door to a mysterious millionaire and across the bay from his cousin, and her philandering husband. Drawn into the captivating world of the super-rich, their illusions, loves and deceits, Nick pens a tale of impossible love, incorruptible dreams and highoctane tragedy. Baz Luhrmann (2013) AUS/USA 2h 23m Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan
MOVIE MORNING Tue 16 July 10.30am PROJECT THE PAGE Thu 18 July 5pm
FILMSJULY-AUGUST
Fri 19 - Mon 22 July
Populaire (12A) Dreaming of a better life, Rose applies for a job as a secretary. At an otherwise disastrous interview, Rose reveals that she is a demon on the typewriter. So her charming new boss puts her forward for the country’s cut-throat typing contests, in this highly colourful, chic and sumptuous romance set in 1950s France. In French with English subtitles Régis Roinsard (2012) FRA 1h 51m Romain Duris, Déborah François, Bérénice Bejo,
Tue 23 - Thu 25 July
The Look Of Love (18) An entertaining biopic of the eccentric club mogul and entrepreneur Paul Raymond who amassed a fortune from his property portfolio, magazines and porn business. The film reunites director Michael Winterbottom and Steve Coogan following acclaimed previous collaborations, including 24 Hour Party People and The Trip. Michael Winterbottom (2013) UK/USA 1h 41m Steve Coogan, Stephen Fry, Imogen Poots
Fri 26 July - Thu 1 August
Behind The Candelabra (15) Infamous pianist and flamboyant star of stage and television, Liberace is a name synonymous with showmanship and extravagance. Behind The Candelabra tells the fascinating true story of his secretive and tempestuous relationship with Scott Thorson - from the glitz and glamour of the early days in Vegas to their very bitter and public break-up. Steven Soderbergh (2013) USA 1h 58m Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Rob Lowe
Fri 2 - Thu 8 August
Tue 13 - Thu 15 August
Summer In February (15)
Love Is All You Need (15)
The enchanting true story of love and loss among a bohemian colony of artists which flourished in Cornwall before the First World War. Captivated by the intoxicating charm of a wildly talented yet volatile painter, but also drawn to his more gentlemanly friend, Florence finds herself caught in a dangerous love triangle.
The fates of two bruised souls, Philip and Ida, intertwine as they prepare for the wedding of his son, to her daughter. The bumpy path towards the union of their children, and the clashes and faux pas of their wedding guests, illustrate the simple yet profound pains and joys of moving on - and forward - with your life.
Christopher Menaul (2013) UK 1h 40m Dominic Cooper, Emily Browning, Dan Stevens
Susanne Bier (2012) DEN/SWE/ITA/FRA/GER 1h 56m Pierce Brosnan, Kim Bodnia, Trine Dyrholm
FAMILY FILMS
Fri 26 July - Thu 1 August
Fri 2 - Thu 8 August
Epic (U) 3D
Despicable Me 2 (U) 3D
From the makers of ‘Ice Age’ and ‘Rio’, the amazing story of a teenage girl who is transported to a magical universe to lead a decisive battle between good and evil. On her comedic adventure, she assembles an army of lovable characters to join a fight that will not just decide the fate of their world, but also ours.
Gru the super-villain, his girls and the unforgettable minions return. This time, the evil genius is intent on carrying out a plan even more nefarious than his last. But can the superbad superdad face up to a new nemesis who just might be more powerful than him?
Chris Wedge (2013) USA 1h 42m (Voices) Amanda Seyfried, Beyonce Knowles, Colin Farrell
Fri 9 - Thu 22 August
Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud (2013) USA 1h 38m (Voices) Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Ken Jeong, Miranda Cosgrove
Fri 23 - Sat 31 August
Monsters University (U) 2D/3D The Smurfs 2 (TBC) 2D/3D Mike and Sulley are an inseparable pair, but that wasn’t always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn’t stand each other. Monsters University unlocks the door to how they overcame their differences and became the best of friends.
The Smurfs are back and up against arch nemesis Gargamel. When he kidnaps Smurfette to complete an evil plan which also features his latest creation - Smurf doppelgangers! - Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy and Vanity set out to rescue her. But all may not be as blue and white as it seems.
Dan Scanlon (2013) USA 1h 50m (Voices) John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren
Raja Gosnell (2013) USA Neil Patrick Harris, Hank Azaria, Jayma Mays
SUBTITLED SCREENINGS
The OMH screens films with subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired
MOVIE MORNINGS FOR MUMS & DADS
Thu 1 August, 5.30pm
Behind The Candelabra (15)
PROJECT THE PAGE AN OMH CINEMATIC BOOK CLUB
The OMH screens films exclusively for parents and guardians with babies up to one year old.
A regular club in which all are welcome. Read the book, watch the 5.30pm film and join our informal discussion afterwards in the café bar.
Tue 16 July, 10.30am
Thu 18 July, 5pm
The Great Gatsby (12A)
The Great Gatsby (12A) Based on the 1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald
All tickets £6.50 and babies go FREE. Please contact the Box Office for booking and further information.
Places are limited. Please reserve at the Box Office.
FILMSJULY-AUGUST
Fri 16 - Thu 22 August
Looking For Hortense (TBC) A bittersweet comedy centred on Damien and Iva, whose marriage has drifted into routine and disenchantment. When Iva’s friend Zorica is threatened with deportation, she calls on Damien to ask for help from his distant father, who is a state department official. But as the legalities become more personal, Damien’s life is turned upside down. French with English subtitles Pascal Bonitzer (2012) FRA 1h 40m Jean-Pierre Bacri, Kristin Scott Thomas, Isabelle Carré
Fri 23 & Sat 24 August
Byzantium (15) Seeking refuge in a run-down coastal resort, a mysterious mother and daughter are offered shelter in a deserted guesthouse. As schoolgirl Eleanor befriends Frank, she reveals a lethal secret with deathly consequence, in this sexy and stylish film about two vampires dealing with the pitfalls of eternal life. Neil Jordan (2012) UK/USA/IRE 1h 58m Gemma Arterton, Saoirse Ronan, Jonny Lee Miller
Mon 26 & Tue 27 August
Blancanieves (12A) A unique re-telling of the classic Brothers’ Grimm fairy tale Snow White, and a spirited homage to silent cinema. Set in a romanticized 1920s Seville, Snow White is Carmen, the daughter of a famous bullfighter, who escapes the tyrannical rule of her evil stepmother to join a troupe of dwarves, and becomes a legend. In Spanish with English subtitles Pablo Berger (2013) ESP/FRA/BEL 1h 42m Maribel Verdú, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Ángela Molina
Wed 28 - Sat 31 August
Before Midnight (15) The third instalment of Richard Linklater’s occasional series about occasional lovers Jesse and Celine, picks up the story as the couple enter their 40s. Before Midnight is an effortlessly romantic fantasy of a warts and all love affair which examines the collision of youthful ideals with the responsibilities of middle age. Richard Linklater (2013) USA 1h 49m Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick
MUSIC ON FILM
Mon 22 July
Springsteen & I (U) A celebration of a rock ‘n’ roll icon whose music defined a generation. Springsteen & I combines unseen archive footage of Bruce’s performances throughout his career, and his fans reflections on their own personal experiences with his music. The film also features an additional 15 minutes of his current tour filmed exclusively for cinema audiences. Baillie Walsh (2013) UK 1h 35m Bruce Springsteen
Fri 9 & Sat 10 August
The Stone Roses: Made Of Stone (15) In 2012 a resurrection no one thought possible took place when The Stone Roses reformed after 16 years. With unprecedented access to archive footage, acclaimed filmmaker Shane Meadows captures the band in the lead up to three triumphant homecoming gigs at Manchester’s Heaton Park. Shane Meadows (2013) UK 1h 37m Ian Brown, John Squire, Reni, Mani
Tue 13 August
Wed 14 & Thu 15 August
Otway The Movie: Rock And Roll’s Greatest Failure (TBC)
Good Vibrations (15)
Infamous for a dramatic fall and painful landing during an appearance on the Old Grey Whistle Test in 1977, cult legend John Otway returns to his old school to give a course on survival in the music industry. Failure can have its rewards. It’s kept Otway in the spotlight for 35 years. Post-screening Q & A with John Otway.
CLASSIC
Steve Barker (2013) UK 1h 35m John Otway
Set amid the troubles in 1970s Belfast, Terri Hooley opens a record shop on the most bombed halfmile in Europe. As all his friends take sides and take up arms, Terri discovers a compelling voice of resistance in the city’s underground punk scenes, in this genial biopic of the ‘Godfather of Belfast Punk’. Lisa Barros D’Sa, Glenn Leyburn (2012) UK/IRE 1h 43m Richard Dormer, Dylan Moran, Jodie Whittaker
Tickets £10
Sat 10 - Mon 12 August
Journey To Italy (PG) A deceptively simple tale of a bored English couple who travel to Italy to find a buyer for a house they have inherited from an uncle. Newly restored and arguably his very greatest film, Rossellini’s piercing study of a marriage on the rocks is also one of the cinema’s most miraculous love stories. Roberto Rossellini (1957) ITA/FRA 1h 26m Ingrid Bergman, George Sanders, Leslie Daniels
CAFÉ BAR
The Café Bar A great place to meet either prior to watching a film or simply to catch up with friends. We have a great range of quality teas and coffees as well as a delicious selection of locally made sandwiches, cakes and snacks.
BOOKING INFORMATION
The Café Bar also has a full license and has a selection of fine wines available.
Film Prices Matinee & early evening showings Adults: £6.50 Concessions: £5 Evening showings Adults: £7.50 Concessions: £6 Concessions, where available, apply to children under 16, full-time students, seniors over 60, and any person unemployed. If you have a disability you are entitled to receive 50% discount off full price seats. Should you need the service of a companion, their ticket is also half price. Proof of eligibility for concessions will be required. Complimentary vouchers cannot be redeemed against films where FREE LIST SUSPENDED applies. Ask at Box Office for details. PLEASE NOTE: Children under 12 years will not be admitted unless accompanied by an adult. Latecomers Latecomers will not be admitted once the main feature has commenced. Booking In Person: The Box Office is open Monday Saturday from 10am until 15mins after the commencement of the last screening. By Telephone: 01743 281281. Call the Box Office between 11am and 7pm Monday - Saturday. Visa/ Mastercard/Switch accepted Tickets can be posted second-class within 24 hours of purchase for an additional charge of 65p. A transaction fee of £1.50 will be charged on bookings, except those made in person with cash. The transaction fee is non-refundable.
Refunds Tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded except in the case of a cancelled performance. Opening Times Mon - Sat: 10am til late Access Information With advance notice we can accommodate up to three wheelchairs in the OMH. Subject to availability. Sennheiser Infra Red enhanced hearing headsets are available in the OMH to amplify sound for patrons who are hard of hearing. They can be worn with or without a hearing aid.
Programmes and general information are available in large print.
Disclaimer: The Old Market Hall is owned and managed by Shropshire Council. The content of this brochure is published in good faith and is correct to the best of our knowledge. The management reserve the right to make changes to the information published here and to alter or cancel performances without prior notice in the event of illness or unavoidable circumstances without liability.
FILM DIARY Design: richevansdesign.co.uk Cover Image: The Stone Roses: Made Of Stone
JULY Mon 1 Tue 2 Wed 3 Thu 4 Fri 5 Sat 6
A Late Quartet (15) 5.30pm & 8pm A Late Quartet (15) 2.30pm, 5.30pm & 8pm A Late Quartet (15) 5.30pm | Something In The Air (15) 8pm A Late Quartet (15) 5.30pm | Something In The Air (15) 8pm A Late Quartet (15) 5.30pm | Therese Desqueyroux (12A) 8pm Therese Desqueyroux (12A) 2.30pm & 8pm | A Late Quartet (15) 5.30pm
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
8 9 10 11 12 13
Therese Desqueyroux (12A) 5.30pm & 8pm Mud (12A) 2.30pm, 5.30pm & 8.15pm Mud (12A) 5.30pm & 8.15pm Mud (12A) 5.30pm & 8.15pm The Great Gatsby (12A) 5pm & 8pm The Great Gatsby (12A) 1.30pm, 5pm & 8pm
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
15 16 17 18 19 20
The Great Gatsby (12A) 5pm & 8pm The Great Gatsby (12A) 10.30am (MM), 1.30pm, 5pm & 8pm The Great Gatsby (12A) 5pm & 8pm The Great Gatsby (12A) 5pm (PTP) & 8pm Populaire (12A) 5.30pm & 8pm Populaire (12A) 2.30pm, 5.30pm & 8pm
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
22 23 24 25 26 27
Populaire (12A) 5.30pm | Springsteen & I (U) 8pm The Look Of Love (18) 2.30pm, 5.30pm & 8pm The Look Of Love (18) 5.30pm & 8pm The Look Of Love (18) 5.30pm & 8pm Epic (U) 2.30pm | Behind The Candelabra (15) 5.30pm & 8pm Epic (U) 12pm | Behind The Candelabra (15) 2.30pm, 5.30pm & 8pm
Mon 29 Tue 30 Wed 31 AUGUST Thu 1 Fri 2 Sat 3
Epic (U) 2.30pm | Behind The Candelabra (15) 5.30pm & 8pm Epic (U) 12pm | Behind The Candelabra (15) 2.30pm, 5.30pm & 8pm Epic (U) 2.30pm | Behind The Candelabra (15) 5.30pm & 8pm
Mon 5 Tue 6 Wed 7 Thu 8 Fri 9 Sat 10
Despicable Me 2 (U) 2.30pm | Summer In February (15) 5.30pm & 8pm Despicable Me 2 (U) 12pm | Summer In February (15) 2.30pm, 5.30pm & 8pm Despicable Me 2 (U) 2.30pm | Summer In February (15) 5.30pm & 8pm Despicable Me 2 (U) 2.30pm | Summer In February (15) 5.30pm & 8pm Monsters University (U) 12pm & 2.30pm | The Stones Roses... (15) 5.30pm & 8pm Monsters University (U) 12pm & 2.30pm | Journey To Italy (PG) 5.30pm The Stones Roses... (15) 8pm
Mon 12 Tue 13 Wed 14 Thu 15 Fri 16 Sat 17
Monsters University (U) 12pm & 2.30pm Monsters University (U) 12pm & 2.30pm Otway the Movie 8pm Monsters University (U) 12pm & 2.30pm Good Vibrations (15) 8pm Monsters University (U) 12pm & 2.30pm Good Vibrations (15) 8pm Monsters University (U) 12pm & 2.30pm Monsters University (U) 12pm & 2.30pm
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
19 20 21 22 23 24
Monsters University (U) 12pm & 2.30pm | Looking For Hortense 5.30pm & 8pm Monsters University (U) 12pm & 2.30pm | Looking For Hortense 5.30pm & 8pm Monsters University (U) 12pm & 2.30pm | Looking For Hortense 5.30pm & 8pm Monsters University (U) 12pm & 2.30pm | Looking For Hortense 5.30pm & 8pm The Smurfs 2 (U) 12pm & 2.30pm | Byzantium (15) 5.30pm & 8pm The Smurfs 2 (U) 12pm & 2.30pm | Byzantium (15) 5.30pm & 8pm
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
26 27 28 29 30 31
The Smurfs 2 (U) 12pm & 2.30pm The Smurfs 2 (U) 12pm & 2.30pm The Smurfs 2 (U) 12pm & 2.30pm The Smurfs 2 (U) 12pm & 2.30pm The Smurfs 2 (U) 12pm & 2.30pm The Smurfs 2 (U) 12pm & 2.30pm
Epic (U) 2.30pm | Behind The Candelabra (15) 5.30pm (SS) & 8pm Despicable Me 2 (U) 2.30pm | Summer In February (15) 5.30pm & 8pm Despicable Me 2 (U) 12pm | Summer In February (15) 2.30pm, 5.30pm & 8pm
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| Journey To Italy (PG) 5.30pm & 8pm | Love Is All You Need (15) 5.30pm | Love Is All You Need (15) 5.30pm | Love Is All You Need (15) 5.30pm | Looking For Hortense 5.30pm & 8pm | Looking For Hortense 5.30pm & 8pm
Blancanieves (12A) 5.30pm & 8pm Blancanieves (12A) 5.30pm & 8pm Before Midnight (15) 5.30pm & 8pm Before Midnight (15) 5.30pm & 8pm Before Midnight (15) 5.30pm & 8pm Before Midnight (15) 5.30pm & 8pm
Further information on film classification is available at www.bbfc.org The Old Market Hall is supported by the following organisations: