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The Goldfinch (2019, 149 mins)
![]() This engrossing film is based on Donna Tartt’s award-winning novel. Young Theo Decker’s life is shattered when his mother is killed in a terror bomb attack at a New York art gallery. In the chaos and confusion, he takes from the debris the priceless work of art she took him to see - “The Goldfinch”. This link with her keeps him going through his grief and the series of chaotic experiences that shape his growing up. SEE TRAILER
(Cert 15 – contains some strong language, violence & drug taking scenes).
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![]() In this comedy drama, Zak - a young man with Down’s syndrome - lives in a nursing home for old folks where he has been placed because he can’t care for himself. He dreams of becoming a professional wrestler. Having escaped from the home Zak hooks up with Tyler, a petty criminal on the run from some people he has crossed. Pursued by them and Zak’s carer, they head for Florida, travelling through the bye-ways in a “Huckleberry Finn” style adventure. SEE TRAILER
(Cert 12a - contains some strong language and mild violence) |
Yuli (2018, 98 mins)
![]() This powerful and inspiring film tells how Carlos Acosta went from the slums of Havana to international acclaim as a ballet dancer. As a child Carlos dreamed of becoming a professional footballer but his toughminded father saw dance as a way to instill discipline and keep the young Carlos away from malign influences, causing an enduring tension between the two. Not just for ballet fans this multi-layered film has many resonances with current issues. SEE TRAILER
(Cert 15 - contains some strong language and allusions to violence). |
Blinded by the Light (2019, 117 mins)
![]() A thoroughly enjoyable comedy drama based on a true story. “Javed”, a Pakistani teenager growing up in 1980s Luton, writes poetry as a way to escape the racial intolerance of his hometown and the stubbornly held views of his traditional father. When a classmate introduces him to the music of Bruce Springsteen, Javed sees parallels between the singer's powerful lyrics and his own situation. Springsteen's songs inspire Javed to find his own voice and follow his dreams, including eventually meeting “The Boss”. SEE TRAILER (Cert 12a – no warnings needed).
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Puzzle (2018, 103 mins)
![]() When Agnes is given a jigsaw puzzle as a birthday present, she discovers a hidden talent. Shopping for more puzzles, she sees a notice posted by a jigsaw champion who is looking for a doubles partner. Emailing the number, she gets an immediate reply which leads to her travelling from her humdrum life in suburban New Jersey to New York City. The meeting with her playing partner Robert begins a journey of self-discovery and a renewed confidence in her ability to live her own life despite the demands of her selfish and demanding family.
SEE TRAILER (Cert 15 - contains some strong language). |