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Celebrated filmmaker Kelly Reichardt (First Cow, Showing Up) directs an unforgettable Josh O'Connor in The Mastermind, her latest Cannes triumph. In a sedate Massachusetts suburb circa 1970, unemployed family man and amateur art thief J.B Mooney sets out on his first heist. With the museum cased and accomplices recruited, he has an airtight plan. Or so he thinks. A brilliant look at the folly of man, The Mastermind also features Alana Haim, Gaby Hoffmann, John Magaro, Hope Davis and Bill Camp. Rich in textured detail, this sly depiction of an era subverts long-held illusions and confronts disillusionment.
Ash is a world class “fixer” who specializes in brokering lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten their ruin. He keeps his identity a secret through meticulous planning and always follows an exacting set of rules. But when a message arrives one day from a potential client needing his protection just to stay alive, the rules quickly start to change.
Contemporary cinema’s favourite detective Benoit Blanc returns in Rian Johnson’s sharply penned and devilishly fun reinvention of the classic whodunit.
Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott (Mila Kunis) to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.
This holiday season, the magic begins on the big screen. Join André Rieu for his 2025 Christmas Concert – “Merry Christmas” and experience joyful carols, beautiful waltzes, and plenty of surprises – it’s the ultimate Christmas cinema event! With his fabulous Johann Strauss Orchestra, and special guests including the sensational Emma Kok and over 400 brass players bringing the majestic sound of Christmas, André’s concert is bursting with warmth, laughter, and holiday cheer. Christmas is André’s favourite time of year - and he can’t wait to share this spectacular concert with you, only in cinemas! Running time: 3 hours (tbc)
Join musician and singer Emily Murray for 30 minutes sing-along of music and nursery rhymes followed by a half an hour film of delightful rhymes from the wonderful Julia Donaldson, with lovable characters and fantastic animation.
When Stickman falls from the family tree and is separated from his family, he must overcome great obstacles to return home – but he won’t make it without help from a certain sleigh-riding, reindeer loving friend.
Part existential road movie, part apocalyptic sci-fi, Sirât mixes a bit of Zabriskie Point and Mad Max: Fury Road and shakes them up. Some of its images are indelible, in the same way Antonioni’s were in 1970, but French-Spanish director Óliver Laxe’s major weapon here is his sound design, a weaponised barrage of techno with sub-bass that hits like an earthquake and rumbles in the gut. Shared jury prize at 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Cast - Sergi Lopez, Bruno Núñez Arjona, Jade Oukid, Tonin Janvier, Richard Bellamy, Stefania Gadda. Screening as part of French Film Festival 2025. In French and Spanish with English subtitles.
Screening as part of French Film Festival 2025.
Join musician and singer Emily Murray for 30 minutes sing-along of music and nursery rhymes followed by a half an hour film of delightful rhymes from the wonderful Julia Donaldson, with lovable characters and fantastic animation.
When Stickman falls from the family tree and is separated from his family, he must overcome great obstacles to return home – but he won’t make it without help from a certain sleigh-riding, reindeer loving friend.
The magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker; the only way to save him is for the Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love and care for him. A flicker of hope comes in the form of the young Clara, whom Drosselmeyer meets at a Christmas party. With some magic, a cosy Christmas gathering turns into a marvellous adventure.
Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, an aging silent film queen, and William Holden as the struggling writer who is held in thrall by her madness, created two of the screen's most memorable characters in Sunset Boulevard. Winner of three Academy Awards, director Billy Wilder's orchestration of the bizarre tale is a true cinematic classic. From the unforgettable opening sequence through the inevitable unfolding of tragic destiny, the film is the definitive statement on the dark and desperate side of Hollywood. Erich von Stroheim as Desmond's discoverer, ex-husband and butler, and Nancy Olson as the bright spot in unrelenting ominousness, are equally celebrated for their masterful performances.
Sunset Boulevard is screening as part of the BFI's Too Much: Melodrama on Film season. Funding for the film screening was made possible thanks to Film Hub Scotland. You can another film in the season -- All That Heaven Allows -- on Sunday 9 November. Photo and Poster Credit: Park Circus.
Funding for the film screening was made possible thanks to Film Hub Scotland.
Have we become a nation of strangers? In Dragonfly, neglected pensioner Elsie (Brenda Blethyn) finds an unexpected ally in her younger neighbour Colleen (Andrea Riseborough). Over time, Elsie gains a friend and the troubled Colleen finds a fresh purpose in life as she shops, cleans and cares for her. It brings brighter days for both of them. Elsie’s son John (Jason Watkins) resents the way that Colleen has selflessly fulfilled the responsibilities that he has shirked. Simmering tensions bring shocking consequences in a gripping human story straight from the heart of broken Britain. A powerful return to the cinema from London to Brighton director Paul Andrew Williams that showcases heartrending, award-winning performances from Brenda Blethyn and Andrea Riseborough.
“It’s a stark, fierce, wonderfully acted film” – ★★★★ The Guardian“
In the bustling heart of London, Tabby McTat and his busker friend Fred delight crowds with their duets until an unexpected separation tears them apart. Join us and Emily Murray for the final Wee Film Club of 2025!
The perfect double bill to kick off your December, this seasonal duo is full of delightful rhymes from the wonderful Julia Donaldson
When Stickman falls from the family tree and is separated from his family, he must overcome great obstacles to return home – but he won’t make it without help from a certain sleigh-riding, reindeer loving friend.
And in The Gruffalo’s Child, on a snowy night in a cosy cave, the Gruffalo tells his littl’un the tale of the Big Bad Mouse, the fiercest most scary animal in the woods, so she sets out to see him for herself.
Features 5-minute intermission between the films.
The perfect double bill to kick off your December, this seasonal duo is full of delightful rhymes from the wonderful Julia Donaldson
When Stickman falls from the family tree and is separated from his family, he must overcome great obstacles to return home – but he won’t make it without help from a certain sleigh-riding, reindeer loving friend.
And in The Gruffalo’s Child, on a snowy night in a cosy cave, the Gruffalo tells his littl’un the tale of the Big Bad Mouse, the fiercest most scary animal in the woods, so she sets out to see him for herself.
Features 5-minute intermission between the films.
