Nov 2012 Cinema Brochure

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taken 2 looper new: after school screenings holy motors AND OTHERS

november 2012

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madagascar 3: europe’s most wanted

eric darnell, tom mcgrath / usa 2012 / 93 min / (pg) contains mild slapstick violence

Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple and of course, King Julien, Maurice and the Penguins are all along for the comedic adventure. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover: a travelling circus, which they reinvent - Madagascar style.

looper

rian Johnson / usa 2012 / 118 min / (15) contains strong language and bloody violence

In this futuristic action thriller, time travel will be invented but will only available on the black market. When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target 30 years into the past, where an assassin, like Joe, is waiting to mop up. Joe is getting rich and life is good, until the day the mob decides to close the loop, sending back Joe’s future self for elimination.

fri 2 nov 4.30pm****sat 3 nov 2.00pmsun 4 nov 2.00pmmon 5 nov 4.30pm****tue 6 nov 4.30pm****wed 7 nov 4.30pm****thu 8 nov 4.30pm****

****Special Price (£3.50)

sat 3 nov 8.00pmsun 4 nov 5.00pmmon 5 nov 7.30pmwed 7 nov 2.00pm**

** Midweek Matinee Screening

Each month, macrobert brings you some of the biggest blockbusters to hit the screen along with some outstanding foreign films and even some touching documentaries.

the campaign

Jay roach / usa 2012 / 85 min / (15) contains strong language, once very strong, strong sex and sex references

When long-term congressman Cam Brady commits a major public gaffe, a pair of wealthy CEOs plot to put up a rival candidate and gain influence over their district. Their man: Marty Huggins, appears to be the unlikeliest possible choice. However, with the help of his new benefactors’ support, a cutthroat campaign manager and his family’s political connections, he soon becomes a contender who can give the charismatic Cam a run for his money.

thu 1 nov 7.30pmfri 2 nov 7.30pmsat 3 nov 5.00pmsun 4 nov 8.00pm

untouchable

olivier nakache, eric toledano/ france 2012 / 112 min / french with english subtitles / (15) contains strong language and soft drug use

Already a forerunner for this year’s Academy Awards, Untouchable is the true story of a wealthy, physically disabled, risk taker who lost his wife in an accident. His world is turned upside down when he hires a young, good-humored, black Muslim ex-con as his caretaker. Their bond proves the power and omniscience that love and friendship can hold over all social and economic differences.

hotel transylvania

genndy tartakovsky / usa 2012 / 91 min / (u) contains mild scary scenes and rude humour

Welcome to the Hotel Transylvania, Dracula’s lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up, free to be the monsters they are without humans to bother them. On one special weekend, Dracula has invited some of the world’s most famous monsters to celebrate his daughter Mavis’ 118th birthday. For Drac, catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem but his world could come crashing down when one ordinary guy stumbles on the hotel and takes a shine to Mavis.

fri 9 nov 4.30pm****sat 10 nov 2.00pmsun 11 nov 2.00pmmon 12 nov 4.30pm****tue 13 nov 4.30pm****wed 14 nov 4.30pm****thu 15 nov 4.30pm********Special Price (£3.50)

sat 10 nov 8.00pmsun 11 nov 5.00pmmon 12 nov 7.30pm wed 14 nov 2.00pm

taken 2

olivier megaton / usa 2012 / 91 min / (12a) contains moderate threat and violence

Former government agent Bryan Mills has retired and attempts to reassemble his old life, after years of overseas employment have left him estranged from his teenage daughter. When she is kidnapped while in Europe, Bryan must revert to his old skill set to rescue her before she disappears forever.

fri 9 nov 7.30pmsat 10 nov 5.00pmsun 11 nov 8.00pm

frankenweenie

tim burton / usa 2012 / 87 min / (pg) contains mild threat, scary scenes and one use of mild language

From creative genius Tim Burton comes Frankenweenie, a heart-warming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life-with just a few minor adjustments.

hysteria

tanya wexler / uk 2012 / 99 min / (15) contains frequent moderate sex references

Hysteria follows the true story of forward-thinking Mortimer Granville, as his innovative ideas lead to one of the first ever patents for an electro-mechanical vibrator which made a huge impact in the world of Victorian medicine. Granville embarks upon a tempestuous love affair with his mentor’s daughter, Charlotte, which culminates in him questioning his deepest felt beliefs.

holy motors

leos carax / france/germany 2012 / 115 min / french/english/chinese with english subtitles / (18) contains strong nudity

From dawn to dusk, a few hours in the life of Monsieur Oscar, a shadowy character who journeys from one life to the next. He is, in turn, captain of industry, assassin, beggar, monster, family man. Accompanied only by Céline, the slender blonde woman behind the wheel of the vast engine that transports him through Paris, he’s like a conscientious assassin moving from hit to hit. In pursuit of the beautiful gesture, the mysterious driving force, the women and the ghosts of past lives.

fri 16 nov 4.30pm****sat 17 nov 2.00pmsun 18 nov 2.00pmmon 19 nov 4.30pm****tue 20 nov 4.30pm****wed 21 nov 4.30pm****thu 22 nov 4.30pm****sat 24 nov 2.00pmsun 25 nov 2.00pm

****Special Price (£3.50)


sat 17 nov 8.00pmsun 18 nov 5.00pmmon 19 nov 7.30pm

tue 13 nov 7.30pmwed 14 nov 7.30pmthu 15 nov 7.30pm

the perks of being a wallflower

stephen chbosky / usa 2012 / 106 min / (12a) contains moderate sex references, drug use and one use of strong language

Based on the best-selling novel by Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a coming-of-age tale that follows a naive and inexperienced fresher to college. The green newcomer is soon adopted by two experienced seniors who eagerly educate him in the ways of the world.

age of stupid

franny armstrong / uk 2009 / 92 min / (12a) contains frequent moderate sex references

Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite stars as a man living alone in the devastated world of 2055 as he looks back and asks: why didn’t we stop climate change when we could? Directed by Franny Armstrong, this compelling drama-doc explores the social causes and consequences of humans delaying serious action to tackle climate change through a heady mix of human tragedy, corporate greed, bitingly satirical animation and political activism.


sinister

scott derrickson / usa 2012 / 109 min / (15) contains strong violence and horror

A crime writer is forced to downgrade his family residence, moving into a house where the previous tenants were found hanged. Discovering that the previous occupants were brutally murdered, he finds a box of home movies that fast forward him and his family into a supernatural nightmare.

barbara

christian petzold / germany 2012 / 105 min / german with english subtitles / (12a) contains infrequent moderate sex references

Winner of the Best Director prize at this year’s Berlin Film Festival, Barbara tells the story of a young doctor in 1980s communist East Germany whose desire for freedom leads to a failed escape attempt to the West. Captured by the authorities, she is confined to work in a small town as punishment, where she starts a relationship with her supervisor.

ruby sparks

Jonathan dayton, valerie faris / usa 2012 / 104 min / (15) contains strong language and soft drug use

Calvin is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career, but is now struggling with his writing, as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. When Calvin finds Ruby, in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person.

thu 22 nov 7.30pm

sat 24 nov 8.00pmsun 25 nov 5.00pmmon 26 nov 7.30pmwed 28 nov 2.00pm**

** Midweek Matinee Screening

tue 27 nov 7.30pmwed 28 nov 7.30pmthu 29 nov 7.30pm

ice age: continental drift

steve martino, mike thurmeier / usa 2012 / 94 min / certificate tbc

The fourth instalment of the Ice Age series, sees these animated characters still chasing the infamous acorn. This time however, it leads Sid and his friends to the edge of disaster, as their continent is set adrift.

brave

mark andrews, brenda chapman / usa 2012 / 100 min / (pg) contains some scary scenes

Brave is the story of Merida, a skilled archer and impulsive daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor. Determined to carve her own path in life Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom and when she turns to an eccentric old Wise Woman for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late.

paranorman

chris butler, sam fell / usa 2012 / 93 min / (pg) contains mild comic horror and violence, frightening sequences and innuendo

Norman is a little boy with an amazing gift: he can see and communicate with ghosts. When he discovers a witch’s curse that threatens his little New England town, he knows he is the only one with the ghost-whispering skills required to protect everything he loves from a plague of zombies and witches.

sat 3 nov 11.00amsun 4 nov 11.00am


kids film clubJoin us at macrobert at 11.00am on Saturday and Sunday mornings for the all new Kids Film Club. Kids and adults alike only have to pay £1.50 or you can select four films in the month for £5. Become a member and you can also pick up a bag full of goodies like popcorn and juice for only £1.50.


rouge parole

elyes baccar /tunisia/switzerland/Qatar 2011 / 96 min / english, arabic and turkish with english subtitles / (15)

The Arab Spring started in Tunisia, initiating a political earthquake that shook the whole world. Tunisia had the image of a quiet and stable country until a young man sets himself on fire, igniting the fight for freedom and dignity. Rouge Parole depicts the Tunisian popular revolution and the expulsion of President Ben Ali. It is an emotional story, told by its heroes through both their silence and their clamour, charting Tunisia’s first steps towards democracy.

the three stooges

bobby farrelly, peter farrelly / usa 2012 / 91 min / (pg) contains dangerous behaviour, but in a slapstick contex

When the orphanage that Curly, Larry and Moe were brought up in is threatened with closure, they jump to the rescue to try and save it in true slapstick fashion.


thu 9 nov 7.30pm

otelo burning

sara blecher / south africa 2011 / 112min / english and Zulu with english subtitles / (15)

Shot in Durban and set in 1989, in the final years of the crumbling apartheid system, Otelo Burning tells the story of a group of township kids who discover the joy of surfing. When 16-year-old Otelo Buthelezi takes to the water for the first time, it is clear that he was born to surf. But then tragedy strikes. On the day that Nelson Mandela is released from prison, Otelo is forced to choose between surfing and justice.

wed 8 nov 7.30pm

special eventsEach month macrobert brings you a range of special event screenings, ranging from post show discussions to genre specific films and everything in between.

second chance and classic cinema

husbands

John cassavetes / usa 1970 / 154 min / (12a) contains domestic violence and moderate sex references

From maverick director John Cassavetes comes the story of three New York husbands who lose their best friend. Depressed and confused, they decide to fly to London on a whim to try to recapture the freedom of their youth.

tue 20 nov 7.30pmwed 21 nov 1.30pm**wed 21 nov 7.30pm

macrobert gives you a second chance to see some of the biggest hits of the past few months and revisit some classic films.

tue 30 oct 2.00pm**thu 1 nov 2.00pm**

iris

Richard Eyre / UK 2002 / 91 min / (15) Contains infrequent strong language and moderate sex

True story of the lifelong romance between novelist Iris Murdoch and her husband John Bayley, from their student days through her battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Part of Luminate: Scotland’s creative ageing festival celebrating and profiling our creative lives as we age www.luminatescotland.org

after schools filmsNew at macrobert... Great after-school entertainment at a great price! Catch Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, Hotel Transylvania and Frankenweenie at 4.30pm for just £3.50.

the midweek matinee

iris (15)

tue 30 oct 2.00pm

Each week at 2.00pm we bring you one of the months’ movie highlights for only £2.50. Not only that but we will throw in a free tea or filter coffee to help you relax that little bit more. We hope you can join us soon and enjoy a nice relaxing afternoon with us. Why not come a little earlier and have a delicious lunch beforehand, check out www.macrobert.org/cafebar for our menus.

ruby sparks (15)

wed 28 nov 2.00pm

husbands (12a)

wed 21 nov 1.30pm

looper (15)

wed 7 nov 2.00pm

untouchable (15)

wed 14 nov 2.00pm

thu 1 nov 2.00pm

parent and toddler screeningsWednesday mornings are now accessible to the whole family at macrobert. Bring your kids along and enjoy family films on the big screen in a child friendly, relaxed atmosphere with the lights dimmed and the sound at a comfortable level. Screenings start at 10.30am each Wednesday and tickets are priced at £1.50 or free to any baby under 12 months.

ice age: continental drift (pg)

wed 7 nov 10.30am

the three stooges (12a)

wed 28 nov 10.30pm

brave (pg)

wed 14 nov 10.30am

paranorman (pg)

wed 21 nov 10.30am

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Parking is available on University Campus; please note, space is limited during University term time. There are frequent buses from Stirling town centre and the train station to the University Campus. For all public transport options call Traveline Scotland at 0871 200 22 33.

ticket pricesscreenings before 4.00pm: friends £3.80/full price £4.75/concession £4.25

screenings after 4.00pm: friends £4.60/full price £5.75/concession £5.25

kids film club 11.00am screenings: £1.50 each/£5 (four films from this brochure; tickets must be bought at the same time)

film four pack (four films from this brochure; tickets must be bought at same time): full price £17.20/concession £13.20

Concessions apply to full-time students, under 18s, senior citizens, people with a disability (plus carer), Young Scot Card holders and benefit claimants. Proof of eligibility is required.

box office opening hoursMon - Fri 10.00am to 7.45pm (phones close at 7.00pm)Sat 9.00am to 8.15pm (phones close at 7.00pm) Sun 10.00am to 8.15pm (phones close at 7.00pm)

Please note: Lines will close up to half an hour before busy performances.

access informationmacrobert welcomes all disabled visitors. Our building is fully accessible for wheelchairs, and we offer hearing loops at the box office and bar. Audio description and subtitling are available for selected cinema screenings (see diary). Concession tickets are available for people with a disability plus carer.

for a large print version please email [email protected] or call 01786 466666

Tickets cannot be refunded, except in the event of cancellation of a screening by macrobert / (TBC) means that the film is awaiting BBFC or local authority licensing approval / The use of cameras and recording equipment is not permitted /Screen advertisements and trailers are shown before all films / All information is correct at time of print and is subject to change without prior notice / macrobert cannot be held liable for any arrangements made due to changes to the brochure

macrobert thanks the following for their support

Main funders

macrobert arts centre limited is a Scottish charity, no SC039546. To support us with donations please go to www.macrobert.org/donate

keep calm and curry onEvery Thursday is now curry, beer and movie night at macrobert. Get a delicious homemade curry, a beer / glass wine and a ticket for that evening’s 7.30pm screening for just £9.50!

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diary NOVEMBER 2012

* parent & toddler screening ** midweek matinee screening *** subtitled screening **** special price

1 thursday IRIS 2.00pm** THE CAMPAIGN 7.30pm2 friday MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED 4.30pm**** THE CAMPAIGN 7.30pm3 saturday ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT 11.00am MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED 2.00pm THE CAMPAIGN 5.00pm LOOPER 8.00pm4 sunday ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT 11.00am MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED 2.00pm LOOPER 5.00pm THE CAMPAIGN 8.00pm5 monday MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED 4.30pm**** LOOPER 7.30pm6 tuesday MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED 4.30pm****7 wednesday ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT 10.30am* LOOPER 2.00pm** MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED 4.30pm**** OTELO BURNING 7.30pm8 thursday MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED 4.30pm**** ROUGE PAROLE 7.30pm9 friday HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 4.30pm**** TAKEN 2 7.30pm10 saturday BRAVE 11.00am HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2.00pm TAKEN 2 5.00pm UNTOUCHABLE 8.00pm11 sunday BRAVE 11.00am HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2.00pm UNTOUCHABLE 5.00pm TAKEN 2 8.00pm12 monday HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 4.30pm**** UNTOUCHABLE 7.30pm13 tuesday HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 4.30pm**** HOLY MOTORS 7.30pm14 wednesday BRAVE 10.30am* UNTOUCHABLE 2.00pm** HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 4.30pm HOLY MOTORS 7.30pm15 thursday HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 4.30pm**** HOLY MOTORS 7.30pm16 friday FRANKENWEENIE 4.30pm**** THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER 7.30pm17 saturday PARANORMAN 11.00am FRANKENWEENIE 2.00pm THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER 5.00pm HYSTERIA 8.00pm18 sunday PARANORMAN 11.00am FRANKENWEENIE 2.00pm HYSTERIA 5.00pm THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER 8.00pm19 monday FRANKENWEENIE 4.30pm**** HYSTERIA 7.30pm20 tuesday FRANKENWEENIE 4.30pm**** HUSBANDS 7.30pm21 wednesday PARANORMAN 10.30am* HUSBANDS 1.30pm** FRANKENWEENIE 4.30pm**** HUSBANDS 7.30pm22 thursday FRANKENWEENIE 4.30pm**** AGE OF STUPID 7.30pm23 friday SINISTER 7.30pm24 saturday THREE STOOGES 11.00am FRANKENWEENIE 2.00pm SINISTER 5.00pm RUBY SPARKS 8.00pm25 sunday THREE STOOGES 11.00am FRANKENWEENIE 2.00pm RUBY SPARKS 5.00pm SINISTER 8.00pm26 monday RUBY SPARKS 7.30pm27 tuesday BARBARA 7.30pm28 wednesday THREE STOOGES 10.30am* RUBY SPARKS 2.00pm** BARBARA 7.30pm29 thursday BARBARA 7.30pm

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