CINEVANGELIST
Great Films You (Probably) Don't Know
Alternate Sundays at the Park Tavern
Park Lane, Macclesfield
A handpicked selection of underappreciated films...
...But we don't tell you what you're coming to see!
Free entry! (First come, first serve)
Box office opens at 7pm, film starts at 8pm
PAST SCREENINGS: 2014
12 JANUARY 2014 - TiMER
If you could be told exactly when you'd meet the love of your life, would it make relationships easier...Or harder?
Romantic comedy
26 JANUARY 2014 - Assassination of a High School President
A young amateur sleuth unravels a school conspiracy in this hilariously droll noir thriller
Animation | You may like it if you liked... Brick
9 FEBRUARY 2014 - The Last Supper
If you could go back in time and kill Hitler as a young man, would you? What if someone told you that your dinner guest would be the next Hitler?
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Heathers
23 FEBRUARY 2014 - World's Greatest Dad
When his abominable son suffers an unspeakable accident, a single father finds himself with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity...And a moral quagmire
Black comedy | You may like it if you liked... Bad Santa
9 MARCH 2014 - Sound of my Voice
A pair of aspiring investigative journalists decide to investigate a burgeoning cult, blissfully unaware of how deep this particular rabbit hole may go
Drama Thriller | You may like it if you liked... Martha Marcy May Marlene
23 MARCH 2014 - Poolhall Junkies
Effortlessly cool pool sharks and high-stakes games - The perfect iteration of the classic underdog sports movie
Sports comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... The Color of Money
6 APRIL 2014 - Idiocracy
If you think this world seems to be getting stupider by the day, just imagine what the future might look like….
Comedy satire | You may like it if you liked... Anchorman 2
20 APRIL 2014 - My Life Without Me
A surprisingly light and life-affirming drama which looks at how you might approach your life if you discovered that you didn’t have long left to live
Romantic drama | You may like it if you liked... My Sister's Keeper
4 MAY 2014 - Dom Hemingway
A British movie star gives a scenery-chewing performance well against type in this scabrous, hilariously profane gangster film
Crime Comedy | You may like it if you liked... Withnail & I
18 MAY 2014 - A Perfect Getaway
This tense whodunnit on an Edenic island focuses on three seemingly innocent couples, one of whom may be murderers on the run
Thriller | You may like it if you liked... Murder on the Orient Express
1 JUNE 2014 - Roger Dodger
A teenager turns to his smooth-talking sleazeball uncle for help losing his virginity in an acerbic comedy about the battle between the sexes
Drama | You may like it if you liked... In the Company of Men
15 JUNE 2014 - Waitress
An affecting small-town US romance that tempers its light-heartedness with a darker, weightier edge
Romantic comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... Silver Linings Playbook
29 JUNE 2014 - Thank You For Smoking
Some people will buy anything if it's sold convincingly enough - This dry, sharp-edged comedy is a paean to the power of rhetoric over science
Comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... The Wolf of Wall Street
13 JULY 2014 - Big Fan
This powerful character drama asks how you'd react if you met the idol whom you built your life around, only to find that they didn't live up to your expectations.
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Taxi Driver
27 JULY 2014 - The Guard
A profane and unpolitically correct Irish policeman finds himself partnered with a staight-laced, Black FBI agent in this memorably unique cop comedy
Comedy | You may like it if you liked... In Bruges
10 AUGUST 2014 - Trucker
A character portrait of a tough, independent woman making it in a man's industry…And what happens when that life is upended by unexpected circumstances
Romantic drama | You may like it if you liked... Thelma and Louise
24 AUGUST 2014 - Safety Not Guaranteed
Everyone has moments in their history that they wish they could revist - This quirky yet touching movie is about revisiting the past, both figuratively and literally.
Comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... About Time
7 SEPTEMBER 2014 - Smashed
This unflinching character study examines a relationship founded on alcoholism, and what happens when one half of the couple tries to turn her life around
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Half Nelson
21 SEPTEMBER 2014 - The Fall
A surreal, fantastical and messy fairy tale with lush, unforgettable visuals - Either a sumptuous fable or a gorgeous diaster…You decide.
Fantasy drama | You may like it if you liked... The Never-Ending Story, Alice in Wonderland
5 OCTOBER 2014 - Observe and Report
For some people, even a little power is too much. Like the deluded mall security chief who considers himself the hero of a romantic quest in this pitch-black comedy
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Taxi Driver
19 OCTOBER 2014 - The Perfect Host
A criminal on the run hides out at a suburban home, only to discover that the owner may not be at all what he appears in this unpredictable thriller
Black comedy thriller | You may like it if you liked... Lucky Number Slevin
2 NOVEMBER 2014 - Short Term 12
An unvarnished look at a care facility for troubled youngsters, and the equally troubled staff trying to make it a safe place for them
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Girl, Interrupted
16 NOVEMBER 2014 - Fido
A witty 50's twist on the zombie movie featuring a well-known British comedian in an unrecognisable starring role
Horror comedy | You may like it if you liked... Shaun of the Dead
30 NOVEMBER 2014 - The Ice Harvest
A lowlife lawyer discovers that if you're going to swindle a gangster, you best have a clear escape plan in this darkly comedic crime thriller
Crime comedy | You may like it if you liked... Fargo
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7 DECEMBER 2014 (Film #1) - The Savages
Two siblings face the weight of responsibility as they come together to address the dementia rapidly claiming their father
Comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... Little Miss Sunshine
7 DECEMBER 2014 (Film #2) - Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
Two siblings driven by desperation make a grim choice that drags in their father when events spiral tragically out of hand
Thriller | You may like it if you liked... We Own the Night
14 DECEMBER 2014- Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself
Two Scottish brothers, one a sunny optimist, the other suicidally depressed. A chance encounter with a girl changes both their lives.
Romantic dramedy | You may like it if you liked... Lars and the Real Girl
PAST SCREENINGS: 2015
11 JANUARY 2015 - The One I Love
A couple having a rough patch are sent on a retreat to reinvigorate their relationship, but what they find there doesn't have quite the results they imagined
Romantic dramedy | You may like it if you liked... Groundhog Day
25 JANUARY 2015 - The Illusionist
A down-on-his-luck magician finds the one girl in the world still fascinated by magic in this charming animated film, which was based on a live-action script
Animation | You may like it if you liked... Wall-E
8 FEBRUARY 2015 - Robot and Frank
A witty yet moving study of obsolence in which an ageing cat burglar is unexpectedly given a new lease of life by his unwanted home help
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Up
22 FEBRUARY 2015 - The Spectacular Now
An exceptionally honest and painfully authentic look at young love focusing on a charismatic teenager accustomed to always coasting through life
Romantic drama | You may like it if you liked... The Perks of Being a Wallflower
8 MARCH 2015 - Rescue Dawn
Hope and brotherhood are explored in this harrowing tale of an eccentric pilot whose first mission in the early days of the Vietnam war doesn't go as expected
Thriller | You may like it if you liked... The Grey
22 MARCH 2015 - 10 Years
A school reunion reveals successes, failures, unrequited loves and amends to be made in this charming, meandering dramedy, filled with up-and-coming stars
Comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... The Five Year Engagement
5 APRIL 2015 - Another Earth
A low-key look at how we deal with both with loss and the consequences of our actions, this compelling drama asks whether we can truly undo our mistakes
Thriller | You may like it if you liked... Blue Valentine
19 APRIL 2015 - Interview
A veteran political reporter and a seemingly vacuous soap star provide the recipe for a disastrous interview in this crackling, intimate two-person drama
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Carnage
3 MAY 2015 - Coherence
An overhead comet disrupts a genial dinner party in bizarrely unexpected ways in this nerve-jangling, mind-bending masterclass in low-budget film-making
Sci-fi thriller | You may like it if you liked... Inception
17 MAY 2015 - The Disappearance of Alice Creed
A perfectly planned and executed plot to kidnap a rich man's daughter for ransom begins unravelling as various secrets unfold in this riveting, explicit crime drama
Crime thriller | You may like it if you liked... Reservoir Dogs
31 MAY 2015 - My Summer of Love
When two teenage girls from opposite sides of the class divide have a chance encounter, their worlds collide with both emotional and sexual intensity
Drama | You may like it if you liked... The Graduate
14 JUNE 2015 - It's a Disaster
A woman introduces her new partner to her friends at a social event that starts off slightly awkward before becoming downright catastrophic in this lively farce
Comedy | You may like it if you liked... Forgetting Sarah Marshall
28 JUNE 2015 - Mean Creek
A bullied schoolboy is encouraged to take revenge on his tormentor, but his plans for justice are complicated when he starts spending time with his oppressor
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Stand By Me
12 JULY 2015 - Bernie
A bizarre true story about the unlikely friendship between the nicest man in the community and the most hateful woman…And the equally unlikely outcome
Comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... The Informant!
26 JULY 2015 - Find Me Guilty
A true courtroom drama about a hugely important landmark case against the mafia, and the one man who nearly made a mockery of the entire thing
Courtroom drama | You may like it if you liked... My Cousin Vinny
9 AUGUST 2015 - Obvious Child
A young comedienne uses her life as a goldmine for comic material, until a series of unexpected events forces her to start taking things more seriously
Romantic comedy | You may like it if you liked... Juno
23 AUGUST 2015 - Margin Call
This semi-fictional tale of how the credit crunch began examines both the difficult choices and unforgivable hubris of those who tanked the world economy
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Michael Clayton
6 SEPTEMBER 2015 - Cheap Thrills
Crippled by the economic downturn, two old school friends discover just how far each will go for a little financial relief in this shocking, blackly-comic thriller
Psychological thriller | You may like it if you liked... Fight Club
20 SEPTEMBER 2015 - Stories We Tell
An actress interviews her family to build a picture of the mother she barely knew, but her documentary soon becomes about memory, truth…And the documentary form itself
Documentary | You may like it if you liked... Exit Through the Gift Shop
4 OCTOBER 2015 - Grabbers
During temporary assignment on an isolated island, a policewoman finds herself facing an otherwordly incursion with only an alcoholic partner for backup
Sci-fi comedy | You may like it if you liked... Attack the Block
18 OCTOBER 2015 - Blue Ruin
A man feels compelled to take revenge for a past injustice, only to discover he is woefully ill-suited to the task in this quiet, suspenseful thriller
Thriller | You may like it if you liked... Memento
1 NOVEMBER 2015 - What We Do in the Shadows
A droll look behind the scenes at the daily lives of one of our most enduring and legendary monsters lays bare their egos, their secrets...and their unusual issues
Mockumentary | You may like it if you liked... This is Spinal Tap
15 NOVEMBER 2015 - Death of a Superhero
An outcast teenager struggles to come to terms with his own mortality, battling suicidal tendencies and escaping into fantasies of comic-book invincibility
Drama | You may like it if you liked... The Fault in Our Stars
29 NOVEMBER 2015 - The Skeleton Twins
A brother and sister reunite after years of silence to discover that their bond may be the key to dealing with lives that haven't turned out the way they wanted
Comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... Sideways
13 DECEMBER 2015 - Take Shelter
Experiencing apocalyptic visions, a blue-collar worker fears either an imminent global disaster…Or that he is experiencing the same mental illness as his mother
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Taxi Driver
PAST SCREENINGS: 2016
10 JANUARY 2016 - Monsters
A cynical journalist reluctantly takes a job babysitting his boss' daughter on a trip home through some very dangerous territory
Romantic drama | You may like it if you liked... Super 8
24 JANUARY 2016 - Stretch
A failed actor turned limo driver hopes one wild, unpredictable night plumbing the depths of drug-fuelled depravity in LA will pay off his gambling debts
Action comedy | You may like it if you liked... The Hangover
7 FEBRUARY 2016 - Mysterious Skin
Two teenagers are haunted by memories of one summer in their youth in this tragic, explicit and unflinching tale about the long-term impact of child sexual abuse
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Boy's Don't Cry
21 FEBRUARY 2016 - Love is Strange
A gay couple find that, far from being a happy ending, their marriage after years together only signals the start of bigger problems
Romantic drama | You may like it if you liked... Still Alice
6 MARCH 2016 - Results
A freshly-minted millionaire decides he wants to get in shape, but when he falls for his personal trainer he ends up complicating an existing situation at her gym
Romantic comedy | You may like it if you liked... Silver Linings Playbook
20 MARCH 2016 - Shadow Dancer
In 90's Belfast, an IRA member is forced to live with the consequence of a hard choice between her family and her ideology in this slow-burning thriller
Drama thriller | You may like it if you liked... The Departed
3 APRIL 2016 - The Joneses
Some families seem to have a life so perfect you just wish you could just buy what they have. Well, perhaps you can…
Dramedy | You may like it if you liked... The Truman Show
17 APRIL 2016 - The Company Men
This exploration of the importance we place on our jobs looks at three men following a corporate restructure: One of the bosses, and two who are laid off
Drama | You may like it if you liked... The Pursuit of Happyness
1 MAY 2016 - Duplicity
Two ex-secret agents with a romantic past find themselves going head to head in the high-stakes world of corporate espionage in this deliciously twisty thriller
Comedy thriller | You may like it if you liked... Ocean's Eleven
15 MAY 2016 - Animal Kingdom
The strength of blood ties are put to the test in this gritty crime drama, based on the true story on one of Australia's most notorious crime families
Crime drama | You may like it if you liked... Goodfellas
29 MAY 2016 - Wild Bill
A former gang enforcer returns to his abandoned sons after a prison stretch, trying to keep his past in the past as he attempts to finally go straight
Crime drama | You may like it if you liked... Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
12 JUNE 2016 - Dope
A studious teenager surviving in a rough neighbourhood is plunged into a series of misadventures after acccepting a random invitation to an underground party
Comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... Superbad
26 JUNE 2016 - Locke
A construction foreman attempts to deal with the fallout from a single uncharacteristic yet critical mistake over the course of one lonely car journey
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Sideways
24 JULY 2016 - Somers Town
A young northern runaway befriends a shy Polish teenager in London, leading to a series of light-hearted misadventures fuelled by a desire for cash and romance
Comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... Clerks
7 AUGUST 2016 - Calvary
Told he will be murdered by a parishioner, a good-hearted priest has seven days to do what he can for the members of his church before facing his fate
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Vera Drake
21 AUGUST 2016 - The Overnight
A pair of young parents new in town are delighted to be asked on a playdate by a friendly bohemian couple, only to find the drink flowing & their inhibitions falling
Comedy | You may like it if you liked... Bad Neighbours
4 SEPTEMBER 2016 - Spring
Reeling from tragedy, a young American makes an impulsive trip to Italy and begins a romance with a local girl who is as mysterious as she is beguiling
Romantic drama | You may like it if you liked... Let The Right One In
2 OCTOBER 2016 - Nine Lives
Nine shots. Nine women. Nine snapshots of individual moments in time that sketch out characters, relationships and histories.
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Rachel Getting Married
16 OCTOBER 2016 - Top Five
A comedian-turned-movie star re-evaluates their life after deciding they want to move away from the broad comedies that brought them fame
Dramedy | You may like it if you liked... Funny People
30 OCTOBER 2016 - It Follows
Following a seemingly harmless sexual encounter, a teenager becomes increasingly anxious, convinced that someone...or something…is after her
Horror | You may like it if you liked... Insidious
13 NOVEMBER 2016 - Fort Bliss
An army medic returning from a tour of duty in Afghanistan finds herself struggling to readjust to home life, including salvaging her relationship with her young son
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Brothers
27 NOVEMBER 2016 - Space Station 76
Remember what we thought the future would look like back in the seventies? Soap opera antics abound on a lonely space station in this gloriously absurd comedy
Sci-fi comedy | You may like it if you liked... Zoolander
11 DECEMBER 2016 - The Square
A building foreman is having an affair with a beautiful neighbour, but when she discovers a big score by her criminal boyfriend, it could spell escape…Or doom...
Crime thriller | You may like it if you liked... Shallow Grave
PAST SCREENINGS: 2017
8 JANUARY 2017 - The Lobster
A recently dumped middle-aged man is sent to a hotel and given 45 days to find a partner or face the consequences, in this surreal yet biting Kafka-esque satire
Romantic drama | You may like it if you liked... The Double
22 JANUARY 2017 - Joe
An intense rural American drama looks at an ex-con whose control over his violent side is threatened when he inadvertently becomes a role model for a young drifter
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Sling Blade
5 FEBRUARY 2017 - Your Sister's Sister
A man suffering mild depression is sent to an island retreat by his best friend, but discovers her sister recovering from a breakup there in this heartfelt comedy
Romantic comedy | You may like it if you liked... Crazy Stupid Love
19 FEBRUARY 2017 - Grandma
Determined to help her young granddaughter get an abortion, an ageing poet finds herself confronting old mistakes on a daylong quest for cash
Comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... Grumpy Old Men
5 MARCH 2017 - The Diary of a Teenage Girl
The 15-year-old daughter of an irresponsible single mother experiences a sexual awakening in 70's San Francisco in this explicit yet thoughtful coming-of-age tale
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Ghost World
19 MARCH 2017 - The Secret of Kells
A young boy in a medieval Irish monastery finds his fascination with illuminated manuscripts may signal his destiny in this magical, visually inventive animation
Animated drama | You may like it if you liked... Brave
2 APRIL 2017 - The Believer
Based on a real individual, this brutally violent tale follows a virulent anti-semite whose hatred stems from a unique and unusual place
Drama | You may like it if you liked... American History X
16 APRIL 2017 - Sleeping with Other People
Years after losing their virginity to one another, two New Yorkers have a chance encounter at a sex addicts workshop & decide to attempt a platonic friendship
Romantic comedy | You may like it if you liked... When Harry Met Sally
30 APRIL 2017 - Hell or High Water
In recession-hit rural Texas, two very different brothers on a bank-robbing spree baffle the local Rangers by only stealing small amounts from their targets
Crime thriller | You may like it if you liked... No Country For Old Men
14 MAY 2017 - Premium Rush
A skilled and daring New York bike messenger discovers that his last delivery of the day is somewhat more than he bargained for in this high-octane thrill ride
Thriller | You may like it if you liked... Fast and the Furious
28 MAY 2017 - Europa Report
The crew of an ambitious deep-space mission are forced to press on with their scientific research after losing one of their own in this tense yet refreshingly grounded thriller
Science fiction | You may like it if you liked... Sunshine
11 JUNE 2017 - Don't Think Twice
Tensions are laid bare within a close-knit improv group when their show is visited by scouts for a renowned national TV sketch comedy show looking for new cast
Comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... Empire Records
25 JUNE 2017 - All is Lost
On a solo yachting trip across the Indian Ocean, a sailor awakes to find disaster has struck and he is left to fight for survival entirely on his own
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Everest
9 JULY 2017 - The Kings of Summer
Three teenagers rebel against their parents one summer by escaping to the nearby forest and choosing to pursue an independent life of self-sufficiency in this offbeat dramedy
Drama | You may like it if you liked... The Goonies
23 JULY 2017 - Love & Mercy
The true story of an acclaimed yet deeply troubled musician, told from two separate points in his life, examines the tortured genius behind the pop hits
Drama | You may like it if you liked... A Beautiful Mind
6 AUGUST 2017 - Tape
A drug-dealing deadbeat reunites with his more successful high school friend in a motel, but a decade-old incident comes bubbling back up in this intense chamber drama from the earliest days of filming digitally
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Phone Booth
20 AUGUST 2017 - Louder Than Bombs
Three years after her death, a retrospective into the life of a famed photographer forces her widower and two sons to revist their memories of her in this incredibly unique film
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
4 SEPTEMBER 2017 - Boy
A young boy living with his younger brother & cousins dreams of the absent father he idolises, but things don't go so smoothly when he finally returns
Comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... Son of Rambow
17 SEPTEMBER 2017 - Appaloosa
A pair of freelance lawmen are hired to bring an arrogant local rancher to justice, but a lady newly-arrived in town threatens to complicate matters in this pensive modern Western
Western | You may like it if you liked... Jane Got a Gun
1 OCTOBER 2017 - The Immigrant
In the 1920s, two Polish sisters journey to America in search of a better life, but complications on their arrival lead to a much darker path in this harrowing drama
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Les Miserables
15 OCTOBER 2017 - Morris From America
Stuck in a predominantly white city in Germany, a black American teenager struggles to establish himself while awkwardly navigating his first ever crush
Dramedy | You may like it if you liked... Paper Towns
29 OCTOBER 2017 - The Final Girls
The teen daughter of a former scream-queen actress is forced into a memorial screening of her most famous film in this delightfully silly riff on 80's slasher flicks
Horror comedy | You may like it if you liked... Galaxy Quest
12 NOVEMBER 2017 - Mississippi Grind
A struggling poker player drowning in debt finds a chance encounter with a young man seems to change his luck for the better, leading to a high-stakes road trip
Drama | You may like it if you liked... The Colour of Money
26 NOVEMBER 2017 - The Gift
Upon moving to California, a well-to-do couple run into one of the husband's old schoolmates, only to find his friendly overtures quickly becoming unnerving
Thriller | You may like it if you liked... Fatal Attraction
10 DECEMBER 2017 - Hector
Embarking on his annual journey from Scotland to a refuge in London for Christmas, a homeless man attempts to reconnect with his past while he still has time
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Into The Wild
PAST SCREENINGS: 2018
7 JANUARY 2018 - Beginners
A man whose inability to commit to relationships stems from his parents' stale marriage is shocked when, shortly after his mothers death, his father comes out as gay
Romantic drama | You may like it if you liked... Little Miss Sunshine
21 JANUARY 2018 - Sleepwalk With Me
A true story about an aspiring stand-up comedian who discovers that his anxiety about committing to his long-term girlfriend is manifesting in bizarre ways
Comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... High Fidelity
4 FEBRUARY 2018 - Adult Life Skills
A woman reeling from tragedy still lives like a teenager in her mum's garden shed, but her rapidly approaching 30th birthday leads to her being issued an ultimatum
Comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... The Lady in the Van
18 FEBRUARY 2018 - Indignation
In the 50s, a working-class Jewish boy escapes the Korean War draft by winning a scholarship but struggles to fit in at the conservative college in this powerful drama
Drama | You may like it if you liked... An Education
4 MARCH 2018 - Night Owls
The employee of a renowned football coach is delighted when a gorgeous girl takes him home after a party...until he realises it's not her home in this edgy and unusual rom-com
Romantic comedy | You may like it if you liked... When Harry Met Sally
18 MARCH 2018 - April and the Extraordinary World
A monumental discovery by early French scientists leads to a steampunk 1940's where one of their young descendents secretly continues their research
Animated adventure | You may like it if you liked... Tintin & the Secret of the Unicorn
1 APRIL 2018 - Tumbledown
The widow of an acclaimed musician is struggling to write his biography when she encounters a brash writer attempting to build his own picture of her husband
Romantic Drama | You may like it if you liked... Truly, Madly, Deeply
15 APRIL 2018 - Love and Friendship
This authentic yet hilarious literary adaptation follows a manipulative widow in 18th Century England, deftly dancing between scandals while finding a match for her daughter
Comedy | You may like it if you liked... To Die For
29 APRIL 2018 - The Invitation
Taking his new girlfriend to a dinner party thrown by his ex-wife and her new husband, a man still dealing with a personal tragedy becomes convinced the already uncomfortable night has a hidden agenda
Psychological thriller | You may like it if you liked... Shutter Island
13 MAY 2018 - The Edge of Seventeen
A socially awkward teenager starts a downward spiral after her one lifelong friend inadvertently poisons their relationship by finding a way into the mainstream cliques
Comedy Drama | You may like it if you liked... Pitch Perfect
27 MAY 2018 - Postponed to 2019 due to technical issues
A former chess prodigy dealing with mental illness is entrusted to the care of his biker brother, but seeks purpose and stability in a chess club for underpriveleged children
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Shine
10 JUNE 2018 - Fort Tilden
A pair of shallow and narcissistic young self-styled bohemians invite themselves to a day out at a secluded New York beach in this scathing, blackly comic look at self-obsessed millennials
Comedy | You may like it if you liked... Girls (the TV show)
24 JUNE 2018 - The Levelling
When a tragedy forces her to return to the family farm she deserted, a young veterinarian is forced to confront unresolved issues with her father in this slow, simmering drama
Drama | You may like it if you liked... August: Osage County
8 JULY 2018 - The Two Faces of January
An American tour guide in 60's Greece is entranced by a wealthy sophisticated couple he encounters, only to find there is more to them than meets the eye
Thriller | You may like it if you liked... The Talented Mr Ripley
22 JULY 2018 - Take This Waltz
A happily married woman has a chance encounter with a stranger on holiday, but their overwhelming attraction makes her question her apparent contentment
Romantic drama | You may like it if you liked... Closer
5 AUGUST 2018 - 99 Homes
A single father struggling to find building work can no longer make payments on his mortgage, but the threat of eviction pushes him to take on ethically murky work
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
19 AUGUST 2018 - Band Aid
With their marriage having devolved into frequent bitter arguments, a couple discover a novel approach to therapy when they begin dealing with their issues by writing songs
Romantic Comedy Drama | You may like it if you liked... Chasing Amy
2 SEPTEMBER 2018 - My Life as a Courgette
After losing his mother, a boy finds himself in an orphanage with a group of equally lonely and damaged children where he must learn to adjust and let love back into his life
Animated drama | You may like it if you liked... The Lion King
16 SEPTEMBER 2018 - Colossal
After her relationship goes south, an alcoholic departs New York for her small hometown to get her life back together, only to discover an odd connection to a catastrophic event in Seoul
Drama (with a dash of comedy & sci-fi) | You may like it if you liked... Being John Malkovich
30 SEPTEMBER 2018 - Two Step
A college dropout is left a windfall when his grandmother dies, but the scammer who once targeted her is out of jail and increasingly desperate in this gritty Texan noir
Crime thriller | You may like it if you liked... No Country for Old Men
14 OCTOBER 2018 - The Lovers
A couple whose marriage has long since atrophied are both having affairs, but neither seem certain about fully committing to their illicit partners in this droll relationship comedy
Romantic comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... It's Complicated
28 OCTOBER 2018 - February (AKA The Blackcoat's Daughter)
When their parents fail to pick them up, two girls find themselves stuck alone at their isolated boarding school…but a dark force is lurking in this dread-inducing spine-chiller
Horror | You may like it if you liked... The Blair Witch Project
11 NOVEMBER 2018 - In the Bedroom
When a young man has a seemingly carefree summer fling with a single mother, his parents are forced to deal with the consequences in this slow burn character drama
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Mystic River
25 NOVEMBER 2018 - The Big Sick
An aspiring Muslim comedian finds his one-night stand developing into something more serious, but is threatened by his parents determination to pursue an arranged marriage
Romantic comedy | You may like it if you liked... The Five Year Engagement
9 DECEMBER 2018 - Win Win
A volunteer high school wrestling coach makes an ethically dubious decision to save his struggling law firm, but soon discovers it comes with baggage that he never expected
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Good Will Hunting
PAST SCREENINGS: 2019
6 JANUARY 2019 - Leave No Trace
A father and daughter living in secret in a public park find their lives turned upside down when events force them to face reintegrating into the society they long ago abandoned
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Room
20 JANUARY 2019 - Wind River
When a Fish & Wildlife agent discovers a woman's body in bizarre circumstances in a Native American reservation, he must assist a rookie FBI agent trying to find the truth behind the tragedy
Thriller | You may like it if you liked... Sicario
3 FEBRUARY 2019 - Hearts Beat Loud
Determined to make the most of the time he has with his daughter before losing her to college, a widower who runs an independent record store becomes convinced she's missing her true calling
Drama | You may like it if you liked... The Kids are Alright
17 FEBRUARY 2019 - Love, Simon
A secretly gay teenager finds an outlet for his anxiety when he discovers an anonymous student at his school is also in the closet, finally giving him the chance to correspond with someone who understands him
Romantic Comedy | You may like it if you liked... Easy A
3 MARCH 2019 - The Survivalist
Deep in a forest in a dystopian world is a man who has maintained a covert, self-sustaining home for years but is finally forced to deal with an intrusion from the outside world
Romantic comedy | You may like it if you liked... When Harry Met Sally
17 MARCH 2019 - The Dark Horse
A former chess prodigy hobbled by mental illness is entrusted to the care of his biker brother, but seeks purpose and stability in a chess club for underpriveleged children
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Shine
31 MARCH 2019 - In Good Company
A veteran ad salesman has his life shaken up when the magazine he works for is purchased by multinational and an inexperienced young go-getter half his age is given his job
Dramedy | You may like it if you liked... Elizabethtown
14 APRIL 2019 - Puzzle
A suburban mother whose family take her for granted discovers a hidden talent for solving jigsaw puzzles, leading her to forge a connection that finally pulls her out of her sheltered life
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Shirley Valentine
28 APRIL 2019 - Brigsby Bear
A young man who has grown up alone with his parents in a bunker, safe from the irradiated Earth outside, is left adrift when he loses his beloved TV show about an heroic space-faring bear
Comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... The Disaster Artist
12 MAY 2019 - Eye in the Sky
An operation to capture a British Jihadi in Kenya, overseen in the UK and using the US army for surveillance takes an unexpected turn beginning a tense race against time to prevent an attack
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Buried
26 MAY 2019 - The Red Turtle
A man finds himself shipwrecked on a tropical island with only the wildlife for company in this magical, meditative and minimalist recounting of a lifetime rendered in stunning yet simple animation
Animated fantasy drama | You may like it if you like... Pixar shorts
9 JUNE 2019 - Small Town Crime
An alcoholic ex-cop finds the body of a young woman and becomes hell-bent on finding the killer despite being stymied by both his ex-colleagues and his own improvisational methods
Crime mystery | You may like it if you liked... In Bruges
23 JUNE 2019 - Ingrid Goes West
An unhappy girl suffering mental health issues becomes convinced that a trendy lifestyle blogger may be the answer to her woes and sets out to become her best friend by any means necessary
Black comedy | You may like it if you liked... To Die For
7 JULY 2019 - A Crooked Somebody
A charlatan who convinces the gullible that he can communicate with the spirit world is confronted by a criminal haunted by an undiscovered murder in his past
Drama thriller | You may like it if you liked... Nightcrawler
21 JULY 2019 - Ruby Sparks
An acclaimed young novelist struggling with writer's block following the end of his one long-term relationship finally finds inspiration by writing about a woman he has literally been dreaming about
Romantic drama | You may like it if you liked... Stranger Than Fiction
4 AUGUST 2019 - Marjorie Prime
A grandmother starting to lose her memory is aided by a hologram of her late husband provided by her family in this elegaic, contemplative look at how we construct our memories of those we love
Drama | You may like it if you like... Black Mirror
18 AUGUST 2019 - The Tale
A documentarian finds herself questioning her memories when her mother digs up a story she wrote as a child that seems to conflict with her own recollection of that period of her past
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Waltz with Bashir
1 SEPTEMBER 2019 - The Incredible Jessica James
An aspiring playwright in New York whose exuberant confidence masks insecurities is trying to get over a recent breakup when a friend sets her up with someone still dealing with a recent divorce
Romantic comedy | You may like it if you liked... Trainwreck
15 SEPTEMBER 2019 - Whip It
A teenager forced into beauty pageants against her will by her overbearing mother discovers an unexpected outlet in a raucous, all-female contact sport that finally gives her a sense of belonging
Dramedy | You may like it if you liked... Lady Bird
29 SEPTEMBER 2019 - Between Us
A pair of Bohemian thirtysomethings consider buying an apartment together, the symbolism of the proposed responsibility causing both to reevaluate their relationship as fears bubble to the surface
Romantic drama | You may like it if you liked... Blue Valentine
13 OCTOBER 2019 - Mudbound
In the 1940s American South, a black farming clan must deal with the arrival of a white household, but both have family members in the war whose return lays bare the simmering racial tensions
Drama | You may like it if you liked... 12 Years a Slave
27 OCTOBER 2019 - Tucker & Dale vs Evil
A group of churlish college students heading to a holiday at a cabin in the woods encounter a pair of intimidating rednecks, but this clichéd setup doesn't play out the way you expect in this bloody farce
Horror Comedy | You may like it if you liked... Jennifer's Body
10 NOVEMBER 2019 - House of Sand and Fog
A newly-single recovering alcoholic is left with nothing when her house is repossessed following a bureaucratic error, but her fight to get it back is complicated when an immigrant family buys it at auction
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Little Children
24 NOVEMBER 2019 - The End of the Tour
A neophyte novelist spends several days interviewing a writer widely considered to be the voice of his generation for a magazine profile in this languid, introspective and dialogue-driven true story
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Almost Famous
8 DECEMBER 2019 - The Lookout
A popular school hockey star has his promising future derailed by a severe injury, until one of his high school contemporaries offers him a shot at regaining control of his life
Crime Drama | You may like it if you liked... Collateral
PAST SCREENINGS: 2020
15 MARCH 2020 - Little Woods
A woman who once dealt opioids to make ends meet has left the life behind while on parole, but her love for her family complicates her attempts to go straight
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Winter's Bone
PAST SCREENINGS: 2022
10 APRIL 2022 - American Animals
A pair of aimless students who dream of more exciting lives discover an enormously valuable item lies within easy reach and the duo decide to attempt one of the most audacious heists in history
Crime drama | You may like it if you liked... Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
24 APRIL 2022 - Grand Piano
Years after an embarassingly public failure, an acclaimed pianist returns to the stage to pay tribute to his mentor, but finds the performance is far more stressful than he ever could have feared
Thriller | You may like it if you liked... Phone Booth
8 MAY 2022 - The Fundamentals of Caring
An emotionally drained writer escaping a difficult past retrains as a caregiver, only to find his first assignment is a foul-mouthed teenager requiring full-time support for his muscular dystrophy
Comedy Drama | You may like it if you liked... About a Boy
22 MAY 2022 - Fast Colour
In a near-future world plagued by drought, a young woman running from unknown pursuers with a sinister interest in her is forced to return to the one refuge left
Drama Thriller | You may like it if you liked... Logan
5 JUNE 2022 - Year of the Dog
A mild-mannered single woman is devastated by the loss of her beloved dog, but her attempts to reorient after losing her constant companion force her to reassess what really matters most to her
Comedy Drama | You may like it if you liked... Lars and the Real Girl
19 JUNE 2022 - Searching
A single father becomes concerned when his only daughter mysteriously goes missing and uses her devices to look for clues to her disappearance
Crime drama | You may like it if you liked... Memento
3 JULY 2022 - The Mitchells vs The Machines
A technophobic father tries one last attempt to bond with his misunderstood teenage daughter via a road trip to college in this unique, manically hilarious and heartfelt animated adventure
Animated comedy adventure | You may like it if you liked... Free Guy
17 JULY 2022 (POSTPONED DUE TO HEATWAVE)
Two close childhood friends cross paths fifteen years after they nearly took their relationship to the next level, with the pair having diverged wildly in terms of their levels of success
Romantic comedy | You may like it if you liked... Long Shot
31 JULY 2022 - All About Nina
A stand-up comedienne known for her 'angry' act heads to LA when she gets an audition that could be a shout at the big-time in this explicit, unapologetic and incisive character study
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Tully
14 AUGUST 2022 - Late Night
A legendary evening talk show host, realising that she's become complacent and fallen behind competitors, tries to shake things up by adding some diversity to her writing staff
Dramedy | You may like it if you liked... As Good as it Gets
28 AUGUST 2022 - Shithouse
At a college far from home, a senstive loner struggling to adjust to the excessive college lifestyle decides to make a last go of it by visiting a party which may end up finally changing his outlook
Romance | You may like it if you liked... Before Sunrise
11 SEPTEMBER 2022 - While We're Young
An aimless documentary film-maker and his wife, both feeling isolated by their friends starting families, meet a pair of young fans who embody the free-spirited joie de vivre they fear losing
Comedy Drama | You may like it if you liked... Keeping Up With the Joneses
25 SEPTEMBER 2022 - Columbus
When a renowned architecture professor falls ill, his estranged son is forced to return to the USA to see him, where he encounters a young girl who has planned to attend one of his fathers talks
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Lost in Translation
9 OCTOBER 2022 - The Art of Self-Defense
Traumatised after being attacked by a gang one night, a meek accountant makes the decision to learn how to defend himself in the future by taking up karate lessons at a local dojo
Comedy Drama Thriller | You may like it if you liked... Kick-Ass
23 OCTOBER 2022 - Hard Eight
A gambler who has lost everything trying to find money for a noble cause meets a suave older gent who offers him a way to recoup his money with no strings seemingly attached
Drama | You may like it if you liked... The Color of Money
6 NOVEMBER 2022 - His House
A husband and wife fleeing the conflict in Sudan are given temporary asylum in the UK, but gradually realise that some traumas cannot be left behind in a film both terrifying and thought-provoking
Horror Drama | You may like it if you liked... Sinister
20 NOVEMBER 2022 - I Lost My Body
After years without any meaningful relationships, a lonely Parisian pizza delivery boy has a moment of human connection in this beautiful, inventive and thoroughly unusual animated tale
Romantic Drama | You may like it if you liked... Isle of Dogs
4 DECEMBER 2022 - Krisha
After many years away, a sixty-something woman returns to spend Thanksgiving with her whole family, but an undercurrent of unspoken tension pervades the raucous gathering
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Rachel Getting Married
18 DECEMBER 2022 - Happiest Season
A woman begins to question how much she knows her partner when she is invited home for Christmas for the first time, only to discover her girlfriend still hasn't come out to her parents
Romantic Comedy | You may like it if you liked... Silver Linings Playbook
PAST SCREENINGS: 2023
8 JANUARY 2023 - The Fallout
An average American high-schooler begins to re-evaluate her relationships, boundaries and priorities in life after an unspeakable turn of events creates an unexpected connection with a more popular girl
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Juno
22 JANUARY 2023 - The Vast of Night
In the fifties, a charismatic small-town DJ joins forces with a young switchboard operator when a mysterious audio signal is accompanied by calls about strange local phenomena
Sci-fi mystery | You may like it if you liked... The X-Files
5 FEBRUARY 2023 - Newness
Two young singles reliant on hookup apps spark an unexpected connection, but must deal with whether a relationship is possible for people accustomed only to constant novelty in this explicit look at modern relationships
Romantic drama | You may like it if you liked... Shame
19 FEBRUARY 2023 - Shiva Baby
A part-time prostitute accompanies her parents to a funeral, where an endless array of complications force her to re-evaluate some life choices in this acerbic cringe comedy
Comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... Death at a Funeral
5 MARCH 2023 - Beast
A troubled woman living in an isolated community finds herself pulled between the control of her oppressive family and the allure of a secretive outsider who may be hiding a dark secret
Drama | You may like it if you liked... In The Cut
19 MARCH 2023 - 7 Days
A pair of young Indian-Americans on a date arranged by their traditional Indian parents find their post-date plans completely derailed by the untimely arrival of an international pandemic
Romantic comedy | You may like it if you liked... Knocked Up
2 APRIL 2023 - The Kid Detective
Still mourning the childhood when he was feted as a celebrity for solving crimes in his small town, a private detective sees a chance for redemption with a surprisingly serious new case
Comedy mystery | You may like it if you liked... The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
16 APRIL 2023 - Driveways
While a single mother clears out the home of the departed sister she realises she barely knew, her introverted 8-year old son gets to know the Korean War veteran who lives next door
Drama | You may like it if you liked... The Station Agent
30 APRIL 2023 - Stowaway
A two year mission to Mars suffers inexplicable yet minor issues during launch, but once en route, the astronauts discover the cause and realise there are far more dire consequences than they realised
Sci-fi thriller | You may like it if you liked... The Martian
14 MAY 2023 - Big Time Adolesence
A teenager hero-worships his older sister's ex-boyfriend, remaining friends with him despite their age difference and the fact that this epitome of cool is a dead-end stoner with no prospects
Comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... Almost Famous
28 MAY 2023 - '71
A young British soldier in the 70s, disaapointed to find his first posting is to Belfast rather than abroad, finds himself in the fight of his life when a straightforward mission goes awry
Drama thriller | You may like it if you like... Behind Enemy Lines
11 JUNE 2023 - Always Be My Maybe
Two close childhood friends cross paths fifteen years after they nearly took their relationship to the next level, with the pair having diverged wildly in terms of their levels of success
Romantic comedy | You may like it if you liked... Long Shot
25 JUNE 2023 - Mickey and the Bear
A teenage girl fights to carve out a life for herself while also having to serve as a de facto parent to her veteran father, who self-medicates to deal with his PTSD
Drama | You may like it if you liked... What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
9 JULY 2023 - Sea Fever
A PhD student tags along with the crew of a fishing trawler in order to conduct research on deep sea fauna, but their skippers desperation for a good catch leads them into dangerous waters
Horror thriller | You may like it if you liked... The Thing
23 JULY 2023 - Plus One
With all of their friends seemingly getting married, two old friends strike up a bargain to accompany the other to all of the upcoming nuptials in order to help them survive the endless wedding season
Romantic comedy | You may like it if you liked... Friends With Benefits
6 AUGUST 2023 - The Kindergarten Teacher
A preschool teacher who once harboured dreams of becoming a writer is shocked to hear one of her five-year old charges reciting an original poem better than her own efforts
Drama | You may like it if you like... One Hour Photo
20 AUGUST 2023 - The Dry
Having long since fled his childhood home town following an ugly incident in his youth, a police detective is forced to return when another friend who was involved seemingly kills his entire family and himself
Crime thrilller | You may like it if you liked... Gone Girl
3 SEPTEMBER 2023 - I Used to Go Here
When she is invited to speak at her former university right after getting a double helping of bad news, a recently-published author takes the gig in the hopes that it may give her battered ego a needed boost
Comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... Never Been Kissed
17 SEPTEMBER 2023 - Mass
A married couple steel themselves ahead of a meeting in the private room of a local church with a second couple, where strained politness eventually gives way to the real reason for their gathering
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
1 OCTOBER 2023 - Emergency
A pair of very different black students plan to make their names by managing a legendary circuit of parties but, before they can even set off, an unexpected discovery complicates their night
Comedy drama | You may like it if you liked... Booksmart
15 OCTOBER 2023 - Luce
A former child soldier transplanted to the US has become the popular star pupil at his school but one of his teachers distrusts his seemingly flawless adjustment in this complex and challenging drama
Drama | You may like it if you liked... Doubt
29 OCTOBER 2023 - All My Friends Hate Me
A man is looking forward to reuniting with his slightly posh university friends in a country house to celebrate his birthday, but the trip doesn't shape up quite the way he was hoping
Horror comedy | You may like it if you liked... The World's End
12 NOVEMBER 2023 - Light of My Life
After a mysterious pandemic wipes out the majority of the female population, a single father must do everything he can to protect his young daughter in this tense, harrowing drama
Drama thriller | You may like it if you liked... The Road
26 NOVEMBER 2023 - Prospect
A teenage girl and her father travel to a remote alien moon, aiming to strike it rich by finding rare gems in the toxic forest…but they aren't the only ones seeking these elusive treasures
Sci-Fi | You may like it if you liked... Firefly / Serenity
10 DECEMBER 2023 - The Last Five Years
A unique musical chronicling the reationship between two young artists, with one narrative moving backwards from their breakup and the other progressing forward from their first meeting
Musical romantic drama | You may like it if you liked... La La Land