Phoenix Cinema Brochure - April & May 2013

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A P R I L & M AY 2 013

WELCOME

This Spring sees a varied mix of main features ranging from Potiche director François Ozon’s In The House to Danish thriller A Hijacking. Other features on offer include ensemble piece A Late Quartet, Ryan Gosling in The Place Beyond the Pines and the Oscar nominated documentary The Gatekeepers. The highlight of the coming months has to be the return of Phoenix favourite Pedro Almodovar with his new film I’m So Excited. In an attempt to avoid the pun, let’s just say we are looking forward to this an awful lot. Don’t miss a preview on 23 April with a satellite Q&A and a double bill of his earlier work on 21 April (see page 29).

We’ve packed in so many special shows in the next two months that I can’t include them all here but head to page 25 for more details. Highlights include an 80th anniversary screening of King Kong, The Dam Busters, a classic 60s Doctor Who double bill, documentaries and two more late-night collaborations with Cigarette Burns. Also check out pages 16 & 17 to find out about our holiday workshops and special family screenings during the Easter Holidays and Half Term.

Our summer season of opera from Glyndebourne is now on sale, and look out for more information on the new Met and Bolshoi ballet seasons in coming weeks. Our members enjoy priority booking on top of discounts for selected special events, so now is the perfect time to sign up! We are also delighted to present a new strand that looks as famous art work, beginning with EXHIBITION: Manet on the 11th and 15th April.

On a final note, we are supporting the Grange project, part of the Big Local scheme, which has given £1million to improve the lives of those in the community in and around the Grange Estate. If you would like to voice your opinion, please contact Paul Bragman on 0208 442 2379 or [email protected].

- Neil Rebak, General Manager

CONTENTS

MAIN FEATURES 3-12

WELCOME & CONTENTS 1-2

CAFÉ BAR 37

FOR THE FAMILY 14-19

CALENDAR 20-24

SCREEN ARTS 25-26

SPECIAL EVENTS 27-32

HISTORY & EDUCATION 33-34

CINEMA INFORMATION 35-36

FILM CLASSICS 13

SCREEN ARTS COMING SOON 38

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FROM FRIDAY 29 MARCH

In the House (15)

1hr 45. France 2012. Directed by François Ozon. With Fabrice Luchini, Ernst Umhauer, Kristin Scott Thomas, Emmanuelle Seigner, Denis Ménochet, Yolande Moreau. In French with English subtitles.

French director Ozon (Potiche) is back with a dark comedy drama, with more than a hint of Woody Allen, that plays with the lines between reality and fiction, voyeurism and action.

A school boy becomes obsessed with the home-life of a friend, and attempts to insinuate himself into the household, telling the tale through his essays for his teacher, Germaine (Luchini). Germaine and his wife (Scott-Thomas) become fixated by his writing, both outraged and entranced and begin to shape the story to their own will...

A Late Quartet (15)

FROM FRIDAY 5 APRIL

1hr 45. USA 2012. Directed by Yaron Zilberman. With Christopher Walken, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Imogen Poots, Wallace Shawn.

An acting showcase, A Late Quartet, gives some of the most talented names in the business the chance to demonstrate their abilities.

Tension, lust and hidden resentments come to the surface when Peter (Walken) announces his retirement after 25 years as cellist in a world-renowned quartet, forcing the other members (played by Hoffman, Keener and Ivanar) into exploring problems in the lives they lead outside the music.

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FROM FRIDAY 12 APRIL

The Place Beyond the Pines (15)

2hrs 20. USA 2012. Directed by Derek Cianfrance. With Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes, Ray Liotta, Rose Byrne.

A mysterious motorcycle driver, Luke (Gosling) leaves his life in a travelling Carnival of Death to attempt to connect with his newborn son and former lover (Mendes). Desperate to provide for them, he decides to commit a crime, a decision that leaves him on a collision course with an ambitious Police officer (Cooper) and a corrupt police department. As the sweeping drama unfolds, the legacy is felt for years to come.

The Place Beyond the Pines is the highly anticipated follow-up to Derek Cianfrance’s 2010 Blue Valentine, reuniting him with star Ryan Gosling, and marking his first collaboration with Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper (Silver Linings Playbook).


Love is All You Need (15)

1hr 56. Denmark/Sweden/Italy/France/Germany 2012. Directed by Susanne Bier. With Pierce Brosnan, Kim Bodnia, Trine Dyrholm, Paprika Steen. In Danish and Italian with English subtitles, and English.

Ida (Dyrholm) is a relentlessly cheerful hairdresser who catches her husband cheating on her on the same day she discovers her cancer is in remission. Philip (Brosnan) is a middle-aged widower, struggling to deal with the death of his wife many years earlier. When her daughter and his son announce their whirlwind nuptials to be held in an idyllic Italian villa, the two collide, clashing at first, but learning to bond over their troubles.

A treat for intelligent adults who also enjoy lighter fare, Oscar winner Susanne Bier (In a Better World) has delivered a warm romantic romp despite its sad tinges, that has charmed audiences in Cannes and Venice.

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Promised Land (TBC)

1hr 46 (TBC). USA/United Arab Emirates 2012. Directed by Gus Van Sant. With Matt Damon, Frances McDormand, john Krasinski.

Corporate salesman Steve Butler (Damon) is forced to confront his environmental conscience when a protester (Krasinski) stands in the way of a lucrative deal he is brokering to drill for natural gas pockets in a small American town.

Van Sant’s drama addresses questions about the complex moral and environmental issues of fracking (the controversial process used to obtain natural gas) but also uses it as an opportunity to look at the grassroots democracy of the rural community with only themselves to depend on.


The Gatekeepers (15)

1hr 40. Israel/France/Germany/Belguim 2012. Directed by Dror Moreh. With Ami Ayalon, Avi Dichter, Yuval Diskin, Carmi Gillon. In Hebrew with English subtitles

This Oscar-nominated documentary lifts the curtain on the shadowy figures who run Israel’s secretive internal security service, Shin Bet. Six men who have all headed up the organisation appear on camera and discuss their involvement in the last forty years of Israeli history.

The film is divided into seven segments which follow a loose chronological order, and looks at the escalating involvement of Shin Bet in events such as the Six Day War, the Occupation of Palestinian territories and targeted assassination. However, the real power to this film lies in the personal confessions and reflections of the men involved and the moral issues at play.

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FROM FRIDAY 3 MAY

1hr 30. Spain 2013. Directed by Pedro Almodovar. With javier Cámara, Pepa Charro, Cecilia Roth. In Spanish with English subtitles.

Almodóvar’s 19th film sees him returning to his more flamboyant comedy roots, and also reunites him with frequent collaborators Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas (in cameo roles).

The films centers around a group of travellers and airline crew on board Peninsula Flight 2549 to Mexico City when a technical fault endangers their lives. As the pilots strive to find a solution, the flight attendants and chief steward try to forget their own personal problems and devote themselves to making the flight as enjoyable as possible for the passengers - in body and soul. Don’t miss the special gala preview with live satellite Q&A with Pedro Almodóvar on Tuesday 23 April.

FROM FRIDAY 17 MAY

Mud (12A)

2hrs 10. USA 2012. Directed by jeff Nichols. With Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland, Reese Witherspoon .

Matthew McConaughey had something of a career renaissance in 2012, leaving behind lazy romantic comedies, and receiving rave reviews for his turns in Magic Mike and Killer Joe. Mud sees him continuing with darker more challenging roles, as he plays an fugitive on the run who befriends two Arkansas teenage boys, who help him evade the law while he tries to reunite with his lover juniper (Witherspoon).

jeff Nichols (Take Shelter) wrote and directed the coming-of-age tale, but had been developing the story since his student days, when he was inspired by Mark Twain’s classic novel Tom Sawyer.

I’m So Excited (TBC)

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A Hijacking (15)

1hr 43. Denmark 2012. Directed by Tobias Lindholm. With johan Pilou Asbæk, Søren Malling, Dar Salim, Roland Møller, Gary Skjoldmose Porter, Abdihakin Asgar, Amalie Alstrup, Amalie Vulff Andersen, Linda Laursen, Keith Pearson. In Danish with English subtitles.

When the crew of a Danish cargo ship are hijacked by Somali pirates, the story unfolds following the dual narratives of the plight of the prisoners and the efforts of the negotiators in Copenhagen trying to facilitate their rescue.

Writer/Director Tobias Lindholm is probably better known as a writer for hit Danish TV show Borgen, although he has also contributed his talents to last year’s The Hunt.

“A masterclass in building tension” - Mark Adams, Screen Daily

FROM FRIDAY 17 MAY FROM FRIDAY 24 MAY

The Great Gatsby (TBC)

Running time TBC. Australia/USA 2013. Directed by Baz Luhrmann. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, joel Edgerton, Isla Fisher, Tobey Maguire.

Baz Luhrman is back with a glittery tale of the super-rich, their illusions, loves and deceits.

The story is told from the perspective of aspiring writer Nick Carraway (Maguire) who heads to New York in search of the American Dream, where he encounters his cousin Daisy (Mulligan), and the party-throwing, mysterious millionaire jay Gatsby (DiCaprio). He is then drawn into a world of impossible love, dreams and tragedy, all set against the spectacular backdrop of the roaring twenties.

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TODDLER TIME

E VE RY TU E S DAY AT 11AM TIC K ETS £3Do you remember the magic of your first cinema visit?

Toddler Time aims to introduce some of our youngest audience members to the world of film. We will be showing a special programme of 30 minute films and shorts every week, in a relaxed environment perfect for little ones. What is more there will be a fun activity and chance to meet other parents and carers before the screening.

Film at 11am, activity at 10:30am (places are limited and must be pre-booked in person at the box office or over the phone)

Ages 2-4. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets £3 for child plus 1 FREE accompanying adult. (Please order 1 child and 1 adult ticket, discount will then be applied)

Hampstead Garden Suburb Institute, in partnership with the Phoenix, runs regular film studies courses. The course has a screening at 11am on Thursdays followed by a seminar at the Institute. The current course focuses on auteurs from around the world.

Visit www.hgsi.ac.uk for more information on joining the course. Please note the film starts promptly at 11am with no trailers.

All screenings are also open to the public. Tickets £6.

FILM CLASSICS

THURSDAY 18 APRILUnrelated (15)

1hr 40. UK 2008.

THURSDAY 25 APRILArchipelago (15)

1hr 55. UK 2011.

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THURSDAY 2 MAYBad Education (15)

1hr 43. Spain 2004. In Spanish with English subtitles.

THURSDAY 9 MAYI’m So Excited (TBC)

1hr 30 approx. France 1980. In Spanish with English subtitles.

THURSDAY 16 MAYTalk to Her (15)

1hr 50. Spain 2002. In Spanish with English subtitles.

THURSDAY 25 MAYNights of Cabiria (PG)

1hr 52. Italy/France 1957. In Italian with English subtitles.

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EVERY SATURDAY

PHOENIX KIDS CLUB

KIDS CLUB

SATURDAY 30 MARCHHop (U)

1hr 33. E.B is the teenage son of the Easter Bunny, but he is determined to become a rock star!

SATURDAY 6 APRILMary Poppins (U)

2hrs 19. The magical nanny introduces the Banks children to a world of imagination and adventure.

SATURDAY 13 APRILThe Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (PG)

2hrs 24. The Pevensie children must return to Narnia and save it from the clutches of an evil king.

SATURDAY 20 APRILWreck it Ralph (PG)

1hr 48. Ralph is tired of being the bad guy, will his quest to become a hero wreak havoc?

SATURDAY 27 APRILjasper Penguin Explorer (U)

1hr 20. Penguins jasper and junior battle the evil Dr Block in an icy adventure.

SATURDAY 11 MAYOZ The Great and Powerful (U)

2hrs 10. A fairground trickster is transported to the magical world of OZ and mistaken for a powerful wizard.

SATURDAY 18 MAY TBC

SATURDAY 25 MAY TBC

A maximum of 20 children aged 5-10 can attend the activities. No groups. Pre-booking is advised.

Tickets for the film are £2 with a group ticket at £10 (5-10 people including 2 adults). Friends discount not applicable. No lone adults.

All children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

All films are shown in 2D.

A C T I V I T Y & F I L M E V E R Y S AT U R D AY F R O M 11 A M

SATURDAY 4 MAYFinding Nemo (U)

1hr 36. A timid clownfish searches for his missing son in a stunning underwater world.

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HALF TERM DISNEY CLASSICSEASTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

EASTER WORKSHOPS

LigHTS, nO CAmERA, ACTiOn!FRIDAY 12 APRIl 10am - 3pmAges 10-14, Tickets £20Explore the magical process of camera-less photography. Participants will have the chance to create beautiful pieces of art using the cyanotype technique and will investigate the principles of film and print technology.

Please bring a packed lunch and wear appropriate clothing. Book now on 0208 444 6789 / [email protected] Bookings must be made in advance by 5th April 2013 at 5PM Please enquire about bursary concession places.

AT THE PHOENIX

THE COSTUmE DEPARTmEnTMoNDAY 8 APRIl 10am - 3pmAges 7-11, Tickets £15Be inspired by the stars of the silver screen and create some fabulous costumes and disguises all from paper! The day will include drama, games and performance.

DISNEY ClASSICSA selection of classic Disney films for half term this spring.

FRIDAY 5 APRIL at 11am

Peter Pan (U)

1hr 15. 1953. The boy who never grew up

introduces the Darling children to the magic and peril of Neverland.

FRIDAY 29 MARCH at 11am

Beauty and the Beast (U)

1hr 28. 1991. Beauty is taken prisoner by a hideous beast, but not all is what is seems.

MONDAY 1 APRIL at 11am

Bedknobs and Broomsticks (U)

2hr 3. 1971. 3 evacuees encounter a world of magic when they are sent to live with apprentice witch.

THURSDAY 11 APRIL at 11am

The Aristocats (U)

1hr 19. 1970. With the help of a wily tomcat, a family of Parisian felines try to make it back home after a jealous butler kidnaps them and leaves them in the country.

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CALENDAR

SATURDAY 30 MARCHKIDS CLUB: HOP

FRIDAY 29 MARCHBEAUTY AND THE BEAST at 11am

TUESDAY 2 APRILTODDLER TIME at 11am

PHOENIX DOCS: CAESAR MUST DIE at 6.30pm

SUNDAY 31 MARCHBOLSHOI BALLET: ESMERALDA at 4pm

MONDAY 1 APRILBEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS at 11am

WEDNESDAY 3 APRILBRINGING UP BABY at 11am

FRI 29 MAR - THU 4 APRMAIN FEATURES

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A rare chance to see 3 wonderful Michel Ocelot animations.

With a FREE crafty kids workshop before the film.

Activity at 10am film at 11am.The activity is free with a ticket to the film but places are limited and must be booked in advance through the box office (in person or on the phone only).

MONDAY 27 MAY Azur & Asmar: The Princes’ Quest (U)

As children Azur and Asmar loved each other as brothers. As grown ups, they become bitter rivals in a quest to find the djinn’s fairy.

THURSDAY 30 MAY Kirikou and the Sorceress. (U) Drawn from elements of West African folk tales, the film follows an incredible newborn boy, Kirikou as he saves his village from the evil witch Karaba.

FRIDAY 31 MAY Kirikou and the Men and Women. (U)

With the help of a wily tomcat, a family of Parisian felines try to make it back home after a jealous butler kidnaps them and leaves them in the country.

MAY HALF TERMDR WHO DOUBLE

BANK HolIDAY MoNDAY 6 MAY

Dr. Who and the Daleks+ Daleks - Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.

As the popular TV series reaches its 50th year, we take a trip back to the Dr Who of the 1960s with two feature films starring Peter Cushing as the doctor, battling arguably his greatest foes! Look out for a host of British talent including Roy Castle and Bernard Cribbins.

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CALENDAR

SATURDAY 6 APRILKIDS CLUB: MARY POPPINS

FRIDAY 5 APRILPETER PAN at 11amCIGARETTE BURNS: APRIL FOOLS DAY at 11pm

FRIDAY 12 APRILEASTER WORKSHOP: LIGHT, NO CAMERA, ACTION at 10am

SATURDAY 13 APRILKIDS CLUB: THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN

TUESDAY 16 APRILTODDLER TIME at 11amPREMIERE: OTELLO BURNING from 6.30pm

TUESDAY 16 APRILMANET: PORTRAYING LIFE AT THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS at 12pm

SUNDAY 14 APRIL HIROKAZU KOREEDA DOUBLE: I WISH + STILL WALKING at 1.30pm

SUNDAY 7 APRILKING KONG (1933) at 1.30pm

MONDAY 8 APRILEASTER WORKSHOP: THE COSTUME DEPARTMENT at 10am

TUESDAY 9 APRILTODDLER TIME at 11amPHOENIX DOCS: SIDE BY SIDE at 6.30pm


THURSDAY 11 APRILTHE ARISTOCATS at 11amMANET: PORTRAYING LIFE AT THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS at 7pm


THURSDAY 18 APRILFILM CLASSICS: UNRELATED at 11am

THURSDAY 2 MAYFILM CLASSICS: BAD EDUCATION at 11am

FRI 5 - THU 11 FRI 12 - THU 18MAIN FEATURES MAIN FEATURES

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KIDS CLUB: WRECK IT RALPHSATURDAY 27 APRILKIDS CLUB: jASPER, PENGUIN EXPLORERMET OPERA LIVE: HANDEL’S GIULIO CESARE at 5pm

TUESDAY 23 APRILTODDLER TIME at 11am

TUESDAY 30 APRILTODDLER TIME at 11amPHOENIX DOCS: FIRE IN THE BLOOD at 6.30pm


THURSDAY 25 APRILFILM CLASSICS: ARCHIPELAGO at 11am

APRIL 2013

WEDNESDAY 1 MAYBRINGING UP BABY at 11am

SUNDAY 21 APRILDOUBLE BILL: VOLVER + ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER at 1.30pm

SUNDAY 28 APRILMET OPERA ENCORE: HANDEL’S GIULIO CESARE at 1pm

FRI 19 - THU 25 FRI 26 - THU 2 MAYMAIN FEATURES MAIN FEATURES


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CALENDAR

SATURDAY 4 MAYKIDS CLUB: FINDING NEMO

FRIDAY 3 MAYCIGARETTE BURNS: WOLFEN at 11pm

SATURDAY 11 MAYKIDS CLUB: OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFULTHE DAM BUSTERS at 3pm

SUNDAY 12 MAYFIRES WERE STARTED at 1.30pmBOLSHOI BALLET: ROMEO AND jULIET at 4pm

SUNDAY 5 MAYBEHIND THE SCENES HERITAGE TOURS from 11am FROM THE ARCHIVES: THE EAGLE (1925) + INTRODUCTION at 2pm

TUESDAY 14 MAYTODDLER TIME at 11am


THURSDAY 16 MAYFILM CLASSICS: TALK TO HER at 11amNT LIVE: THIS HOUSE at 7pm


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I’M So EXCITED I’M So EXCITED

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MAY 2013

SATURDAY 18 MAYKIDS CLUB: TBCDARK CITY GALLERY: BRIEF ENCOUNTER

SATURDAY 25 MAYKIDS CLUB: TBC

TUESDAY 28 MAYTODDLER TIME at 11am

THURSDAY 23 MAYFILM CLASSICS: NIGHTS OF CABIRIA at 11am

THURSDAY 30 MAYKIRIKOU AND THE SORCERESS at 11am

THURSDAY 9 MAYFILM CLASSICS: I’M SO EXCITED at 11am


SUNDAY 19 MAYPOLANKSI SEASON: KNIFE IN THE WATER + CHINATOWN 1.30pm

SUNDAY 26 MAYAUTISM FRIENDLY: WRECK-IT RALPH at 11amPOLANSKI SEASON: ROSEMARY’S BABY + CARNAGE at 1.45pm

MONDAY 27 MAYAZUR & ASMAR: THE PRINCES’ QUEST at 11am



MUDA HIJACKING

THE GREAT GATSBY


TUESDAY 7 MAYTODDLER TIME at 11amTHE SERVANT

MONDAY 6 MAYDR WHO DOUBLE BILL TUESDAY 21 MAY

TODDLER TIME at 11amPOINT BLANK

MONDAY 20 MAYNT ENCORE: THIS HOUSE at 12pm



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SCREEN ARTS SCREEN ARTS

Bolshoi Ballet: EsmeraldaSUNDAY 31 MARCH, 4PM(Replacing the cancelled The Rite of Spring)3hrs 5. Captured live in 2011. Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel Notre Dame de Paris, this ballet centres on the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda.

Tickets £15/£13 conc. Members save £2

Met Opera: Handel’s Giulio Cesarelive Saturday 27 April, 5pm Encore Sunday 28 April, 1pm

4hr 31 approx. The world’s leading countertenor, David Daniels, sings the title role opposite Natalie Dessay as an irresistibly exotic Cleopatra.

Live: £28/£24 conc. Encores: £22/£18 conc. Members save £4

Manet: Portraying Life at the Royal Academy of Arts

live Thursday 11 April, 7pm Encore Monday 15 April, 12pm

2hrs approx. A chance to get a look at the hit exhibition which is first ever retrospective dedicated to the works of Edouard Manet. This screening also

goes behind the scenes of the exhibition and looks at the life of the troubled artist.

Tickets £13/£11 conc./£9 child Members save £2

Bolshoi Ballet: Romeo and julietSUNDAY 12 MAY, 4PM

3hrs5. Captured live in 2011. This popular romance is based on William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy of two

doomed lovers.

Tickets £15/£13 conc. Members save £2

NT Live: This Houselive Thursday 16 May, 7pm

Encore Monday 20 May, 12pm

3hrs approx. james Graham’s biting political satire set in the corridors of 1974 Westminster

Live: £15/£13 conc. Encores: £13/£11 conc.Members save £2

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SPECIAL EVENTSDOCUMENTARIES

King Kong 80th AnniversarySUNDAY 7 APRIl

A celebration of 80 years of the most famous monster movie ever made - lovingly projected from 35mm film!

The Dam Busters + IntroductionSUNDAY 11 MAY, 3PM

70 years on from the British raids on German targets, this 1955 film recreates the story of the RAF’s 617 Squadron

and the Bouncing Bomb.

Fires Were Started 70th AnniversarySUNDAY 12 MAY

Humphrey jennings was one of the forefathers of British documentary and this is a rare chance to see his look at firemen working during the Blitz. The screening will be introduced by Film Historian, author and academic Ian Christie.

Ceasar Must DieTUESDAY 2 APRIl, 6.30PM

In Italian with English subtitles. Paolo and Vittorio Taviani’s Berlin Golden Bear winning narrative documentary about a group of prison inmates preparing to stage Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar.

Side By SideTUESDAY 9 APRIl

Keanu Reeves heads up this fascinating documentary about filmmaking, and how digital is changing things. Featuring interviews with an amazing array of directors including Martin Scorsese and David Fincher.

Fire in the BloodTUESDAY 30 APRIl

A damning look at the pharmaceutical companies who blocked the production and sale of cheaper AIDS

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SPECIAL EVENTS

POLANSKI SEASON

Knife in the Water (15)

+ Chinatown (15)

SUNDAY 19 MAYKnife in the Water in Polish with English subtitles 3hrs 44 total. A rare opportunity to see Polanski’s debut feature film, followed by one of his most acclaimed thrillers.

POLANSKI SEASON

Rosemary’s Baby + Carnage (18)

SUNDAY 26 MAY

3hr 29 total. There’s black magic and black humour in our second double bill, as we combine Polanski’s classic (and recently restored)

horror Rosemary’s Baby with the warring parents of Carnage.

SPECIAL EVENTS

The Servant 50th Anniversary (U)

TUESDAY 7 MAY

Harold Pinter and Joseph Losey’s first collaboration has been restored and remastered

for its 50th anniversary but has lost none of its bite. Voted 22 in a BFI poll of the 100 Best British

Films, Dirk Bogarde plays the man-servant who manipulates a role-reversal with his wealthy

employer.

UK PREMIERE

Otelo Burning (15)

TUESDAY 16 APRIl, 6.30PM

1hr 37. South Africa 2011. Directed by Sara Blecher. With jafta Mamabolo, Thomas Gumede, Sihle Xaba, Tshepang Mohlomi. In Zulu with English subtitles.

Set in 1980s South Africa, this is the story of a group of township kids who discover the joy of surfing against a background of brewing political conflict.

FROM THE ARCHIVES | SILENT CLASSIC

The Eagle (1925) (U)

SUNDAY 5 MAY, 2PMSilent with a live score

1hr 40. Directed by Clarence Brown. Starring Rudolph Valentino, Vilma Banky and Louise Dresser.

When the dashing Vladimir’s lands are stolen by the evil Kyrilla,Vladimir vows revenge donning a mask and

becoming The Black Eagle.

Introduction by film historian and Academy AwardTM recipient Kevin Brownlow, live accompaniment by silent film musician Stephen Horne.

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SPECIAL EVENTSSPECIAL EVENTS

HIROKAZU KOREEDA DOUBLE BILL

I Wish + Still Walking (PG)

SUNDAY 14 APRIlIn Japanese with English subtitles. Writer/Director Koreeda’s films masterfully deal with issues of family, memory and loss. I Wish (2012) tells the story of two brothers who long to be reunited, whilst his 2008 film Still Walking follows a family who meet every year to commemorate the death of their son.

Point Blank on 35mm (18)

TUESDAY 21 MAY1hr 28. USA 1967. Directed by john Boorman. With Lee

Marvin, Angie Dickinson, Keenan Wynn. Lee Marvin stars in john Boorman cult revenge classic

about Walker, a thief who is double crossed by his partner and left for dead. When Walker recovers, he

goes on the hunt for those who have wronged him. Projected from a restored 35mm film print.ALMODOVAR DOUBLE BILL

Volver + All About My Mother (15)

SUNDAY 21 APRIl

In Spanish with English subtitles. Get excited about the new Almodovar film with a double bill of two of our favourites! LATE NIGHT

DARK CITY GALLERY PRESENTSBiref Encounter (U)

SATURDAY 18 MAY, 2PM

The Dark City Gallery British Cinema season at the Phoenix begins with David Lean’s classic romance of repression. Dark City Gallery will be producing custom designed, limited edition posters for each of the screenings in the season, with ticket holders getting a discount. See more of their work at www.darkcitygallery.com.

April Fools Day (18)

FRIDAY 5 APRIlApril Fool’s Day is a quirky and self-aware horror for the pre-Scream generation, that marked the end of the 80s Slasher movie cycle.

Cigarette Burns cinema are back with two more horror late night specials - projected in glorious 35mm!

Wolfen (18)

FRIDAY 3 MAYAlbert Finney investigates a spate of supposed wild animal killings in New York in a precursor to modern werewolf movies.

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HISTORY OF THE PHOENIX

The Phoenix Cinema is one of the UK’s oldest purpose-built, continuously operating cinemas. Beneath the vaulted ceiling which dates back to 1910, the history of film has been shared with millions of audience members. From silent films with live music through two world wars when newsreels were the only source of moving images that captured events overseas; from the clicking reels of 24 frames a second to the digital projection of today, the Phoenix has witnessed it all.

The other unique aspect of the Phoenix Cinema is that since 1985 it has been a cinema of the community, run by a charitable trust for the community. Saved from the wrecker’s ball by the formation of The Phoenix Cinema Trust, it is a wholly independent single screen cinema showing the latest independent and foreign films and reinvesting its profits in education work and maintaining this historic building.

HERITAGE & EDUCATION

HERITAGE TOURS

Prior to the From The Archives screening on the 5th of May we will be offering a chance to explore behind the scenes of this historic building and find out all about its fascinating past. The tours last for approximately 45 minutes and include a visit to the projection room. Tours will run from 11am to 1pm and cost £2 per person. Please book through our box office.

EDUCATIONOur film education and heritage work engages with children, young people and the community throughout the year.

Are you an educator? Please visit our website phoenixcinema.co.uk/education to find out more about our great value workshops and termly screenings for both primary and secondary age pupils. Or email Tara Cleary via [email protected] for more information.

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CINEMA INFORMATION

Film TimesFilms start 25 minutes after the stated programme times except Kids Club, Film Classics and the second film in a Double Bill which start promptly at the published times. All times listed are subject to confirmation. For up to date information please:

• Visit our website: www.phoenixcinema.co.uk.

• join our free email list. Go to our website or visit the box office.

• Call our box office for recorded film times 24 hours a day.

• Pick up a weekly time sheet at the cinema or local libraries and shops.

• Check listings on the Time Out website and in national papers.

ParkingEast Finchley Tube Station: £4.50 Mon–Fri, £1.50 Saturday, £1 Sundays/Bank Holidays.

Local parking: Max stay 90mins, payable by mobile phone. Free after 6.30pm and Sundays/Bank Holidays.

TransportTube: East Finchley (Northern Line) Buses: 102, 143, 234, 263, 603, H3.

Tickets and bookingThe box office is open from 11am Mon–Sat and from 1pm Sunday.

Adult Tickets Mon all day: £6 Tue–Fri before 5pm: all tickets £6, after 5pm: £9.50 adults/£7 concs. Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays before 5pm: £9.50 adults/£7 concs. after 5pm: all tickets £9.50Child & Family Tickets: Mon all day and Tue-Fri before 5pm: child £5, family of 4 £20 Tue-Fri after 5pm + Sat, Sun, Bank Holidays: child £6, family of 4 £27Child: under 15s. Family must include 2 children. Concessions: unemployed, senior citizens, students, registered disabled. Please bring proof of status. Prices and discounts for special events may vary.

• Tickets for the film week starting Friday will go on sale no later than the Monday prior.

• Saturday evening shows and special events have allocated seating.

• Tickets booked online or by telephone subject to booking fee.

• No refunds or exchanges on any tickets within 48 hours of a screening. All refunds are at the manager’s discretion.

BOX OFFICE 020 8444 6789

Phoenix Film GroupThe Film Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Simply buy your cinema ticket, collect a free hot drink from our kiosk and enjoy the film. Afterwards, meet other film-lovers for discussion in our cafe.

To sign up, send your email address to us at [email protected]. Alternatively, just come along and join the group on the night.

Phoenix GalleryApril: Hampstead Garden Suburb Institute: exhibition of work by Printmaking students

May: Paintings by Oliver Bloom

Hire the PhoenixThe Phoenix is available to hire for children’s parties, private screenings, business events and as a filming location. For more details see the ‘Cinema Hire’ section of the website or email [email protected]

Orange Wednesdays2 tickets for the price of 1 every Wednesday. Simply call 241 from your Orange mobile, or text the word FILM to 241. Friends’ discount may not be used in conjunction.

Management reserve the right of admission. Information correct at time of press. Registered charity no. 296135. Part of the Europa Cinemas Network of the European MEDIA Programme.

ACCESSIBIlITY• Full access for wheelchair users: external ramp, lift, disabled toilet. Four dedicated spaces in the auditorium. Please let us know when booking.

• Guide dogs welcome; please let us know in advance.

• Disabled parking available on the High Road and Fairlawn Avenue on single yellow lines and in parking bays any time, free of charge.

• Limited guide features for visually impaired visitors. Stairs have clear markings, floor surfaces are non-slip. Staff will be happy to assist.

• Free admission for carers of registered disabled visitors, subject to CEA card and availability. Applications for the CEA card available from the box office.

• Subtitled screenings offered when possible. Integrated induction loop available.

• This programme is available online and in large format, on request.


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CAFÉ BAR

The café bar is open from 11am every Monday-Saturday and from 1pm on Sundays

Visit the Phoenix Cinema café bar for big mugs of coffee, lovely wines and refreshing beers, as well as sandwiches, pastries, snacks and meals.

You will find East Finchley’s fastest wi-fi, a warm friendly indoor area for rainy days and a tree-facing balcony outside.

All our food is freshly prepared so if you are watching a film, be sure to arrive in plenty of time.

SCREEN ARTS COMING SOON

OPERAMet Opera Live in HDHandel’s Giulio Cesare 27 & 28 April 2013

Glyndebourne 2013

Ariadne auf Naxos (live) Date TBCFalstaff 23 june 2013

The Marriage of Figaro 14 july 2013

Hippolyte et Aricie (live) 25 july 2013

Don Pasquale (live) 6 August 2013

Billy Budd 25 August 2013

BALLETBolshoi BalletEsmarelda (replacing The Rite of Spring) Sunday 31 March 2013 4pm

Romeo and Juliet Sunday 12 May 2013 4pm

ART AND CULTUREManet: Portraying life at the Royal Academy of Arts Thu 11 April, 7pm Encore: Mon 15 April, 12pm

British Museum life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum Tue 18 june, 7pm

Munch 150 Thursday 27 june, 7pm

Vermeer and Music: The Art of love and leisure Thursday 10 October, 7pm

THEATRENT LiveThis House Thu 16 May 2013, 7pm Encore: Mon 20 May 2013, 12pm

The Audience Thurs 13 june 2013, 7pm Encore: Mon 17 May 2013, 12pm

othello Thu 26 Sept 2013, 7pm Encore: Mon 30 Sept 2013, 12pm

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BOX OFFICE 020 8444 6789 52 High Road, East Finchley, N2 9Pj

WWW. PHOENIXCINEMA.CO.UK facebook.com/PhoenixCinema

@PhoenixCinema

2 free tickets£2 off all regular screenings

£2 off for a guest, twice a year& no booking fees£25 single or £40 joint

see the website or ask at the box office for more infomation

PHOENIX MEMBERSHIPS

Documents

Phoenix Cinema Brochure - April & May 2013