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Events for February 2009

Nights in Rodanthe (PG)

Monday 2nd February to Tuesday 3rd February
Based on Nicholas Sparks' best-selling novel, Nights in Rodanthe stars Diane Lane as Adrienne Willis; a woman with her life in chaos who retreats to the tiny coastal town of Rodanthe, North Carolina, to tend to a friend's inn for the weekend. Almost as soon as Adrienne arrives in Rodanthe, so does Dr. Paul Flanner (Richard Gere). The only guest at the inn, Flanner is not on a weekend escape but there to face his own crisis of conscience. Event details »

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The Pope's Toilet (15) - Subtitles

Thursday 5th February 2009
It is 1988 and Melo, a Uruguayan town on the Brazilian border, awaits the visit of Pope John Paul II. Numbers begin circulating: hundreds of people will come, no thousands say the media. To the poor townspeople this means one thing; pilgrims in need of food and drink, paper flags, souvenirs, commemorative medals. Brimming with enthusiasm, the villagers hope for divine blessing and, more importantly, for a small share of material happiness.  Petty smuggler Beto is certain that he’s found the best business idea of all: The Pope’s Toilet, where the thousands of pilgrims can find relief … Event details »

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Grease (1978) 30th Anniversary Re-Issue (PG)

Friday 6th February to Saturday 7th February
The impressive supporting cast reads like a "who's who" in this quintessential musical about the fabulous fifties. Grease is not just a nostalgic look at a simpler decade - it's an energetic and exciting homage to the age of rock 'n' roll!
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Young@Heart (PG)

Monday 9th February to Tuesday 10th February
Young@Heart, a New England Senior Citizen Chorus, delights audiences worldwide with covers of songs by everyone from The Clash to Coldplay.  As Stephen Walker's documentary begins, the retirees, led by a demanding musical director, are rehearsing their new show, struggling with a discordant Sonic Youth number and giving meaning to James Brown's "I Feel Good".  What ultimately emerges is a funny and unexpectedly moving testament to friendship, creative inspiration, and reaching beyond expectations.  A truly heart-warming and inspiring film. Event details »

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The Fall (15)

Thursday 12th February 2009
Alexandria is a child recovering from a broken arm at a Los Angeles hospital in the 1920s.  She befriends Roy Walker, a movie stunt man who is paralysed after a fall.  At her request, Roy tells her an elaborate story about six men of widely varied backgrounds who are on a quest to kill a corrupt provincial governor.
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Inkheart (PG)

Saturday 14th February to Thursday 19th February
A young girl's father has the power to bring characters from books to life by reading them out aloud.  When a power-hungry villain from a rare children's fable kidnaps him, his daughter bands with a group of friends, both real and imagined, to set things right. A wonderful, exciting and visual treat of a film! Starring Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren & Paul Bettany and based on the novel Inkheart written by Cornelia Funke. Event details »

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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG)

Wednesday 18th February to Saturday 21st February
In the highly-anticipated sequel to Madagascar, Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria, King Julien, Maurice, the penguins and the chimps find themselves marooned on the distant shores of Madagascar.  In the face of this obstacle, the New Yorkers have hatched a plan so crazy that it just might work.  Event details »

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El Cantante (15)

Friday 20th February to Saturday 21st February
The dramatic-biography of Puerto Rican salsa pioneer Hector Lavoe (Marc Anthony), one of the greatest Spanish-language singers in the 1970s.  The tale follows Lavoe's passionate relationship with his love Puchi (Jennifer Lopez) as he skyrockets to international fame. But even when he has it all, Lavoe is unable to escape the allure of drugs and his personal pain.
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Before the Rains (12A)

Monday 23rd February to Tuesday 24th February
Set in 1930s southern India against the backdrop of a growing nationalist movement, Before the Rains is the English language debut of acclaimed Indian director Santosh Sivan.  Idealistic young Indian man T.K. (Rahul Bose) finds himself torn between his ambitions for the future and his loyalty to the past when people in his village learn of an affair between his British boss Moores (Linus Roache) and local village girl Sanjani (Nandita Das). Event details »

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Paris (15)

Thursday 26th February 2009
Pierre (Romain Duris, The Beat That My Heart Skipped) a professional dancer, finds himself in a quandary when a potentially fatal heart problem forces him to quit his work. Turning to his sister Elise (Juliette Binoche) for help, his condition causes him to look at himself and those around him in a new light. Soon Pierre starts to discover how much better life can be when you fear it might be leaving you behind.  Paris is a multi-layered comedy drama from acclaimed director Cedric Klapische. Event details »

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The Wrestler (15)

Friday 27th February 2009
A hugely successful professional wrestler in the late eighties, Randy ‘The Ram' Robinson (Mickey Rourke) now ekes out a living performing for diehard wrestling fans in high school gyms and community centres around New Jersey. Estranged from his daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) and unable to sustain any real relationships; Randy lives for the thrill of the show, the adrenalin rush of combat and the adoration of his remaining fans.
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