Sun 1 Dec // 20:00 /

Paradise Found

Hastings-based filmmakers Mark French and Toby Tatum are proud to present a specially curated programme of fantastic short films that all conjure visions of paradise, transporting us to a kaleidoscopic of lost edens. Paradise Found reflects on the ways these might be visited; through dreams, altered perceptions or drug-induced fantasies. An opportunity to see works by some of the world’s most interesting filmmakers, from underground mavericks to celebrated masters, including drama, experimental film and artists’ film and video.

Thu 5 Dec // Thu 5 Dec // 11:00 /20:00 /

Populaire

PG / 111mins / Régis Roinsard / 2012 / France, Subtitles

French drama set in the 1950s following 21-year-old Rose Pamphyle, who is kept firmly in check by her father. He has arranged her engagement to a local mechanic and she seems destined to pass from the control of one man to another on her wedding day. However, another opportunity presents itself to Rose, though her interview for a secretarial job goes disastrously, she makes the acquaintance of a charismatic manager called Louis Echard. Impressed by her natural abilities at the keyboard, Louis appoints himself her trainer for a speed typing competition. Can Rose type her way to the life she desires?

Fri 6 Dec // 20:00 /

The Bling Ring

15 / 90mins / Sofia Coppola / 2013 / USA

From Oscar award winning Sofia Coppola, this film tells the story of a group of teenagers obsessed with fashion and celebrity that burgle celebrities’ homes in LA. Tracking their targets’ whereabouts online, they break in and steal their possessions. Reflecting on the naiveté of youth amplified by today’s culture of celebrity and luxury brand obsession, we see, through the members of the Bling Ring, temptations that almost any teenager would feel. What starts out as teenage fun spins out of control and leaves us with a sobering view of our culture today. “Sofia Coppola’s intuitive and atmospheric tale of teen burglars ... is an unexpected pleasure” –  The Guardian

Sat 7 Dec // 20:00 /

Glitterbug

A Hundred Parts, A Hundred Faces

15 / 60mins / Derek Jarman / 1994 / UK

A stunning collage of ecstatic Super-8 fragments, this is a loving tribute to Derek Jarman posthumously assembled from his prolilific filming of everyday events. Jarman’s vibrant photography combined with dynamic cutting reveals glimpses into his life, from London streets to Spanish countryside—with visions of dances, performances, intimate moments and quiet observations set to a mesmerizing score by Brian Eno. Especially touching are the sequences with longtime muse Tilda Swinton, her joyful, intimate interaction with the camera a testimony to their devoted friendship. Followed by Q&A with Ben Gibson (producer of ‘Wittgenstein’), Richard Heslop (camera on ‘The Last of England’) and Rebecca E Marshall to discuss ‘film as diary.’

Sun 8 Dec // 20:00 /

CARO DIARIO (DEAR DIARY)

A Hundred Parts, A Hundred Faces

15 / 100mins / Nanni Moretti / 1993 / Italy, Subtitles

Nanni Moretti plays himself in this wry look at life. Presented in three chapters, he uses the experiences of cruising on his moped around remote islands in search of peace to  finish his new film and consulting doctor after doctor to cure his annoying rash, to cast a humorous look at his life and those around him. There’s poetry as well as comedy in his depiction of an artist struggling to make the next big leap, only to be caught singing along to an old TV film in a grocer’s. Where the narration falls away, we follow Moretti in vast swooping takes behind his Vespa into the Italian countryside, with ecstatic piano by Keith Jarrett. Winner of Best Director at Cannes 1994. With intro by Rebecca E Marshall.

Thu 12 Dec // Thu 12 Dec // Fri 13 Dec // Sat 14 Dec // 11:00 /20:00 /

THE GREAT GATSBY

Book to Film club on 12th, Fancy dress night on 14th

12 / 143mins / Baz Luhrmann / 2013 / USA

Set in the 1920s, the story follows aspiring writer Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire) as he moves to New York and becomes intrigued by his neighbour Jay Gatsby’s (Leonardo DiCaprio) lavish lifestyle and mysterious past. As Nick finds himself caught up in the world of the wealthy, he witnesses romantic entanglement and betrayal. Gatsby’s true nature is slowly exposed and his involvement with old flame Daisy Buchanan ultimately leads to tragedy. Book to Film Club Night is on Thu 12 Dec at 8pm. The screening is open to all, followed by the launch of our new ‘Book to Film’ club. Fancy Dress Night is Sat 14 Dec at 8pm - Two free tickets for best outfit!

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Sun 15 Dec // 20:00 /

Q&A Special event: THE CATCH, TIMELINES & HEAR NOW, A HASTINGS TRILOGY

Unrated / 90mins / Mark French / / UK

Local filmmaker Mark French presents his trilogy of films about Hastings art and music legends Laetitia Yhap, Roland Jarvis and Trevor Watts. Made over the past five years, these three films explore the process of creation through individual profiles of these enigmatic masters of their art. Followed by Q&A with the artists and director.

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Wed 18 Dec // 20:00 /

B Movie Fan Club: THE MYSTERIANS

B Movie Fan Club

PG / 85mins / Ishirô Honda / 1957 / Japan, subtitles

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a giant monster and aliens and flying saucers, so we got you the lot in this Japanese sci-fi classic. Aliens come in peace, asking only for a strip of land to live on. But when we discover that they are responsible for a giant robot terrorizing the cities, then it’s all-out war. PLUS: Come as your favourite sci-fi character and win a prize!

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Thu 19 Dec // 11:00 /

Meet Me In St Louis

U / 113mins / Vincente Minnelli / 1944 / USA

Judy Garland stars in this classic musical following the Smith family in the lead up to the 1904 World’s Fair hosted in St Louis. Esther, daughter of Alonzo, falls for her new neighbour and initially has difficulty winning his affections. When their romance begins to blossom, Esther learns that Alonzo’s employer is transferring him to New York where he plans to move the family. It soon becomes clear how much the move will affect his children. What’s more, it means they will miss the World’s Fair. Includes the songs ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ and ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’.

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Thu 19 Dec // Fri 20 Dec // 20:00 /

The Muppet Christmas Carol

U / 85mins / Brian Henson / 1993 / USA

For a unique twist on a holiday classic don’t miss  The Muppet Christmas Carol. Michael Caine stars as Ebenezer Scrooge - alongside all your Muppet favourites - in this version of the Dickens tale. Kermit the Frog plays lowly Scrooge employee Bob Cratchit while Miss Piggy plays Bob’s feisty wife. This is the kind of Christmas cheer only the Muppets can bring!

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Sat 21 Dec // 20:00 /

THE BISHOP’S WIFE

U / 109mins / Henry Koster / 1947 / USA

A Christmas fantasy tale starring Cary Grant as Angel Dudley who comes to Earth to help out bishop Henry Brougham (David Niven) who is involved in a desperate fundraising appeal to build a cathedral. However, his  financial concerns have led him to become cut off from his wife and parishioners, a state of affairs the suave angel intends to put straight.

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Sun 22 Dec // Sun 22 Dec // 15:00 /20:00 /

It's A Wonderful Life

U / 129mins / Frank Capra / 1946 / USA

One of the most loved Christmas movies of all time. Jimmy Stewart is the owner of a money lending company that for years has been helping people in his town live their dreams. But when one Christmas he has one calamity after another, he decides to take his own life, believing everyone would be better off if he had never lived. DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND ALL TICKETS FOR ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE - BOOK NOW!

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