PHOENIX CINEMA AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2018
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
PHOENIX CINEMA AUG U S T & S E P TE M B E R 2018
WELCOME CONTENTS
WEEKLY E-MAIL MAIN FEATURES 3-11
Hello Phoenix Friends and welcome to our August/
September brochure, Stay up to date with all our
programming by subscribing HOLIDAY SPECIALS 13-14
As the heatwave continues, cool down with us as you watch to our free newsletter: e-mail
info@phoenixcinema.co.uk
a film in our air-conditioned auditorium or just enjoy a glass of FOR THE FAMILY 15-18
or visit our website and be
wine on our sun-facing balcony overlooking East Finchley. entered into a monthly prize
draw to win two film tickets! CINEMEMORIES 19
Great news for our Picturedrome membership holders, we’re
offering an extra 3 months when you renew as a thank you for FOLLOW US ONLINE SPECIAL EVENTS 21-23
your loyalty and support. That‘s 15 months of amazing film for the
price of 12! For news, chatter and
competitions, find us on SCREEN ARTS 25-28
Facebook, Twitter and
Ever wanted to see your message in lights? Perhaps a marriage Instagram. CINEMA INFORMATION 33-34
proposal or some special birthday wishes? Hire our famous
readograph and have your message displayed for all the world to see @PhoenixCinema
(pg.24).
PhoenixCinema
Phoenix_Cinema
My main feature recommendation for this brochure is The Children Act
with Phoenix friend Emma Thompson (pg.6). Everyone’s favourite
family of superheroes arrive at the Phoenix to entertain both the young
and young at heart (pg. 14). Plus, it’s time to get those hips swinging as we
celebrate 50 years of Elvis’ iconic ‘68 Comeback Special (pg.22).
I hope you enjoy what our summer programming has to offer, and that we
can continue to welcome you to the Phoenix.
BOX OFFICE 020 8444 6789
Rob Belfield WWW.PHOENIXCINEMA.CO.UK
Executive Director 52 HIGH ROAD, EAST FINCHLEY N2 9PJ
FROM FRIDAY 3 AUGUST FROM FRIDAY 10 AUGUST
The Apparition 12A The Heiresses 12A
2hrs 24. France 2018. Directed by 1hr 38. Paraguay 2018. Directed by
Xavier Giannoli. With Vincent Lindon, Marcelo Martinessi. With Ana Brun,
Galatéa Bellugi, Patrick d’Assumçao. Margarita Irun, Ana Ivanova.
Jacques is a journalist at a large Chela and Chiquita are both
regional newspaper in France. descended from wealthy families
His reputation as an impartial and have been together for over
and talented investigator attracts 30 years. But recently, their
the attention of the Vatican who financial situation has worsened
recruits him for a special task; and when their debts lead to
taking part of a committee to Chiquia being imprisoned on fraud
investigate the veracity of a saintly charges, Chela is forced to face a
apparition in a small French village. new reality.
Apostasy PG Pope Francis:
1hr 35. UK 2017. Directed by Daniel A Man of His Word PG
Kokotajlo. With Siobhan Finneran, 1hr 36. Switzerland 2018. Directed by
Robert Emms, Sacha Parkinson. Wim Wenders. With Pope Francis,
Joe Biden, Daniele De Angelis.
Written and directed by Daniel
Kokotajlo, a former Jehovah’s A personal journey with Pope
Witness, Apostasy is a remarkable Francis rather than a biographical
and authentic debut film that documentary. From his deep
provides rare insight into the concern for wealth inequality, to
complex nature of faith, family, his involvement in environmental
duty and love. issues and social justice, Pope
Francis engages the audience face-
THE BIG BAD FOX AND MORE to-face and calls for peace.
THIS SUMMER HOLIDAY - PG. 13
4
FROM FRIDAY 17 AUGUST FROM FRIDAY 24 AUGUST
Christopher Robin TBC The Children Act 12A
USA 2018. Directed by Marc Forster. With Hayley Atwell, Ewan McGregor, Jim 1hr 45. UK 2017. Directed by Richard Eyre. With Emma Thompson, Stanley
Cummings. Tucci, Fionn Whitehead.
A heartwarming live action adventure from Disney. Christopher Robin, Based on the much-loved novel by Ian McEwan (Atonement), The
the young boy who shared countless adventures with his band of lovable Children Act is a compelling and powerful drama telling the story of Fiona
stuffed animals in the Hundred Acre Wood, is now grown up and living Maye (Emma Thompson), an eminent high court judge presiding over
in London but has lost his way. Now it’s up to his childhood friends to ethically complex cases. Fiona is asked to rule on the case of Adam
venture into our world and help him rediscover the joys of family life, (Fionn Whitehead), a brilliant young boy who is refusing a life-saving
the value of friendship and to appreciate the simple pleasures in life once blood transfusion on religious grounds. Taking the unorthodox step
again. of halting proceedings in order to visit Adam in hospital, the two form
a profound connection and Fiona’s judgement is put to the test with
The entire Hundred Acre Wood crew is back, with Jim Cummings
momentous consequences as she must ultimately decide whether Adam
voicing Pooh and Ewan McGregor taking on the title role with Hayley
lives or dies.
Atwell playing his wife, Evelyn.
5 6
FROM FRIDAY 31 AUGUST FROM FRIDAY 7 SEPTEMBER
Cold War 15 American Animals 15
1hr 28. Poland 2018. Directed by 1hr 56. UK 2018. Directed by Bart
Pawel Pawlikowski. With Joanna Kulig, Layton. With Evan Peters, Barry
Tomasz Kot, Borys Szyc. Keoghan, Jared Abrahamson.
Paweł Pawlikowski follows The unbelievable but mostly true
the Oscar-winning Ida with this story of four young men who
stunning and epic romance set mistook their lives for a movie
against the backdrop of post- and attempted one of the most
war Europe. Sumptuously shot audacious heists in US history;
in luminous black and white, it American Animals takes the thrill of
spans decades and nations to tell the heist genre and turns it inside
a love story that is as tragic as it is out, blurring the line between
moving, and as transportive as it truth and fiction.
is honest.
BlacKkKlansman 15 Puzzle 15
2hrs 15. USA 2018. Directed by Spike 1hr 43. USA 2018. Directed by Marc
Lee. With John David Washington, Turtletaub. With Kelly Macdonald,
Topher Grace, Adam Driver. Irfan Khan, Liv Hewson.
From visionary filmmaker Spike Agnes (Kelly Macdonald) has
Lee. It’s the 1970s, and Ron reached her 40s without venturing
Stallworth is the first African- far from home or her tight-knit
American detective to serve immigrant community. That begins
in the Colorado Springs Police to change when Agnes receives
Department. Determined to make a a jigsaw as a birthday gift and
name for himself, Stallworth sets out experiences the heady thrill of not
on a dangerous mission: infiltrate only doing something she enjoys,
and expose the Ku Klux Klan. but being very, very good at it.
7 8
FROM FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER FROM FRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
King of Thieves TBC
UK 2018. Directed by James Marsh.
With Michael Caine, Jim Broadbent,
Michael Gambon.
From the producers of Legend and
Baby Driver, and featuring an all-
star cast of homegrown legends
led by Sir Michael Caine, King
of Thieves is the darkly funny,
incredible true story of the
Hatton Garden robbery, the most
daring heist in British criminal
history.
Faces Places 12A
The Rider TBC 1hr 34. France 2017. Directed by JR, Agnès Varda. With Jean-Paul Beaujon,
1hr 44. USA 2017. Directed by Chloé Amaury Bossy, Yves Boulen.
Zhao. With Brady Jandreau, Tim
Agnès Varda and JR have things in common: their passion for images
Jandreau, Lilly Jandreau.
in general and more particularly questioning the places where they are
Rodeo star Brady Blackburn showed, how they are shared and exposed. Agnès chose cinema. JR chose
(Brady Jandreau) awakens from to create open-air photographic galleries.
a severe head injury, after a horse When Agnès and JR met in 2015, they immediately wanted to work
stamped on his skull. The doctors together and shoot a film in France, far from the cities. Faces Places is
tell him he must give up the sport about their friendship that grows during the shooting, between surprises
for fear it may kill him, but Brady and malice, laughing of their differences.
is the crutch that supports his
family - and without the rodeo, “Agnès Varda creates a self-referential marvel.”
he’s facing a life of misery. a a a a a - The Guardian
9 10
FROM FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMBER The Wife 15 1hr 40. Sweden 2017. Directed by Björn Runge. With Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Christian Slater. Joan Castleman (Glenn Close) is a highly intelligent and still-striking beauty - the perfect devoted wife. She has spent 40 years sacrificing her own talent, dreams and ambitions to fan the flames of her charismatic husband (Jonathan Pryce) and his skyrocketing literary career, ignoring his infidelities and excuses because of his art with grace and humor. Their fateful pact has built a marriage upon uneven compromises, and Joan has reached her breaking point. “A fascinating and bravura performance from Glenn Close... a career-best to put alongside her appearances in Dangerous Liaisons and Fatal Attraction.” a a a a a - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian 11
HOLIDAY SPECIALS HOLIDAY SPECIALS
Everyone’s favorite family of
superheroes is back - but this
time Helen (Holly Hunter)
is in the spotlight, leaving Bob
(Craig T. Nelson) at home
with Violet (Sarah Vowell) PG
U
and Dash (Huck Milner) to
navigate the day-to-day heroics
of “normal” life. It’s a tough
From the creators of the Academy transition for everyone, even
Award nominated Ernest and FROM FRIDAY 3 AUGUST when they’re all Incredible. COMING IN AUGUST
Celestine, comes another hilarious,
heartwarming tale of animal misfits.
The countryside isn’t always as
calm and peaceful as it’s made out
to be, and the animals on this farm
are particularly agitated: a fox who
mothers a family of chicks, a rabbit
who plays the stork, and a duck
who wants to be Santa Claus.
If you think life in the country is a
walk in the park, think again!
Voices feature a whole host of
British comedy talent including Bill
Bailey, Adrian Edmondson and
Celia Imrie.
13 14
KIDS CLUB SATURDAYS AT 12PM TICKETS £2 TICKETS
KIDS CLUB
£3
PHOENIX
On Saturdays at 11am we have a fun free activity for kids aged 5-10 years
KIDS CLUB
(pre-booking through our box office is advised)
followed by a film at midday.*
11 AUGUST 8 SEPTEMBER
JUMANJI PG THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF THE
GIANT PEAR U
18 AUGUST 15 SEPTEMBER
THE LAND BEFORE TIME U THE BFG PG
25 AUGUST 22 SEPTEMBER
FLUSHED AWAY U HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON PG
1 SEPTEMBER 29 SEPTEMBER
FREE WILLY U THE LEGO MOVIE U
15 *All children under 12yrs of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult. No lone adults without a child will be admitted. 16
BUB CLUB: WEDNESDAY TERM TIME AT 11AM TODDLER TIME: TUESDAY AT 11AM
For parents and carers of infants under 12 months.*
No need to find a babysitter or worry about making noise,
and a great way to meet other carers who are film fans too.
Tickets £8 (babies go free!)
A special 30 minute programme in a relaxed environment perfect for little
ones with a fun activity at 10.30am (places are limited and must be
5 SEPTEMBER
pre-booked in person or over the phone)
COLD WAR 15 (pg.7)
Ages 2-4. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
12 SEPTEMBER Tickets £3 per child.
PUZZLE 15 (pg.8)
Please note: Toddler Time programmes are subject to change.
19 SEPTEMBER
THE RIDER TBC (pg.9) 7 August 28 August 18 September
26 SEPTEMBER Messy Goes to Okido Hopster Showtime Octonauts
FACES PLACES 12A (pg.10) 14 August 4 September 25 September
3 OCTOBER Tractor Ted The Gruffalo’s Child Everything’s Rosie
THE WIFE 15 (pg.11) 21 August 11 September 2 October
Hey Duggee Sarah and Duck Tee and Mo
17 * No lone adults without a baby will be admitted. 18CINEMEMORIES
Our Cinememories dementia friendly screenings are free for anyone over 60, who can
bring guests of any age, such as friends, family and carers.
The screening will have brighter lighting, quieter sound and a break in the middle of the
film for a sing-a-long and comfort break.
Free popcorn, biscuits and hot drinks are provided.
A Dementia Adviser for the borough of Barnet
(representing Alzheimer’s Society) will be present at the screenings.
Bugsy Malone U The Merry Widow U
Tuesday 14 August - 12pm Tuesday 11 September - 12pm
West Side Story PG Dancing Lady PG
Tuesday 28 August - 12pm Tuesday 25 September - 12pm
Programme supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London.
Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery www.filmlondon.org.uk/filmhub.SPECIAL EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS
The Producers: Elvis ‘68 Comeback Special:
50th Anniversary PG 50th Anniversary TBC
1hr 14. USA 1967. Directed by Mel It’s been 50 years since Elvis
Brooks. With Zero Mostel, Gene Presley - the undisputed king of
Wilder. rock - performed in his legendary
Mel Brooks’ uproarious Oscar- 68’ Comeback concert.
winning comedy The Producers This event includes an exclusive
holds a special place as one of introduction and studio tour
the greatest satirical comedies of by Steve Binder (the original
all-time and returns to the Phoenix producer and director), including
in a stunning 50th anniversary 4K special guest appearances and
restoration, for one night only. commentary.
Sunday 5 August - 5pm Thursday 16 August - 6:30pm
£12 £12
BELIFF Film Festival 2018 The Big Lebowski:
BELIFF Film Festival is back this year 20th Anniversary 18
with another wonderful selection 1hr 57. USA 1998. Directed by Joel
of independent cinema from Coen, Ethan Coen. With Jeff Bridges.
around the world, ready to impress Jeff Lebowski is as laid-back as they
and move you to the core. come. That is until he becomes
You’ll get to see some unique films a victim of mistaken identity, and
you won’t see anywhere else, rate two thugs break into his apartment
them and help decide who gets the with the belief he’s Jeff Lebowski
Public Award, with the opportunity - the Pasadena millionaire. So ‘the
to meet the filmmakers. Dude’ pays a visit to his wealthy
namesake...
Friday 10 - Sunday 12 August
Monday 24 September - 8pm
21 £11 £11 22SPECIAL EVENTS
Nureyev:
Lifting the Curtain TBC
2hrs. 2018. Directed by Jacqui Morris,
David Morris.
This striking and moving
documentary traces the
extraordinary life of Rudolf
Nureyev, the most famous male
dancer, who transcended fame in the
dance world to become a pop culture
icon of his time and an enduring
inspiration.
Tuesday 25 September - 6:15pm
£11
East Finchley Arts Festival:
The Prime of
Miss Jean Brodie 12
1hr 53. UK 1969. Directed by Ronald
Neame. With Maggie Smith.
Based on the novel by Muriel
Spark, and starring Maggie Smith
in the title role. Smith won an
Academy Award for her delicately
textured portrayal of an eccentric
teacher at an exclusive Scottish girl’s
school.
Sunday 30 September - 2pm
23 £12/£8.50SCREEN ARTS SCREEN ARTS
MET Summer Encore: MET Summer Encore:
Eugene Onegin 12A Turandot 12A
2hrs 58. 2006. With Renée Fleming, 2hrs 19. 2015. Directed by Franco
Dmitri Hvorostovsky. Zeffirelli. With Nina Stemme, Marco
Berti.
Beloved American soprano
Renée Fleming joins Russian Nina Stemme, one of opera’s
baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky greatest dramatic sopranos, takes
for a performance of on the title role of the proud
Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece of princess of legendary China.
unrequited young love.
Recorded during the 15/16 season.
Recorded during the 06/07 season.
Monday 6 August - 12pm Monday 20 August - 12pm
£18/£15 £18/£15
Glyndebourne: MET Summer Encore:
Vanessa 12A Madama Butterfly 12A
3hrs 30. 2018. Directed by Keith 2hrs 13. 2015. Directed by Karel Mark
Warner. With Emma Bell, Virginie Chichon. With Kristine Opolais.
Verrez, Doris Soffel.
One of the world’s foremost
A rare opportunity to see Butterflys, soprano Kristine
Samuel Barbers’ Pulitzer Prize- Opolais, takes on the title role
winning work - opera from with Roberto Alagna singing
the age of Hitchcock, with an Pinkerton, the naval officer who
atmospheric score and tense, breaks Butterfly’s heart.
psychological twists. Recorded during the 15/16 season.
Tuesday 14 August - 6:30pm Monday 27 August - 12pm
25 £15/£13 £18/£15 26SCREEN ARTS SCREEN ARTS
Jonas Kaufmann: RSC Live:
Under the Stars U The Merry Wives
2hrs. 2018. With Jonas Kaufmann. of Windsor TBC
Regarded as one of the world’s 3hrs 30. 2018. Directed by Fiona Laird.
greatest living tenors, Jonas A new version of Shakespeare’s
Kaufmann has captivated hilarious comedy of suburbia,
audiences for years. Captured wives and over-inflated egos.
live this summer, Jonas performs
The only way is Windsor in this
famous arias and popular songs
outrageous and fun-filled new
from his bestselling album Dolce
version, directed by Fiona Laird.
Vita.
Wednesday 12 September -
Thursday 30 August - 8pm 7pm
£15/£13 £15/£13
National Theatre Live: National Theatre Live:
Julie 12A King Lear 12A
2hrs. 2018. Directed by Polly 3hrs 40. 2018. Directed by Jonathan
Stenham. With Vanessa Kirby, Eric Munby. With Ian McKellen.
Kofi Abrefa.
Ian McKellen adds to the roster
This new version of August of his greatest achievements
Strinberg’s play Miss Julie, written with this extraordinarily moving
by Polly Stenham, remains portrayal of King Lear. Jonathan
shocking and fiercely relevant in Munby directs this contemporary
its new setting of contemporary retelling of Shakespeare’s tender,
London. violent, moving and shocking play.
Thursday 6 September - 7pm Thursday 27 September - 7pm
27 £18/£15 £18/£15 28CINEMA INFORMATION WWW.PHOENIXCINEMA.CO.UK
FILM TIMES TICKETS AND BOOKING ACCESSIBILITY applications are available at the box
Main features and some special The box office is open from 11am We welcome wheelchair users and office or you can apply on line at
events start 20 minutes after the Mon–Sat and from 1pm Sunday. www.ceacard.co.uk
have full access across the building: an
stated programme times. All other Main Feature Pricing: external ramp at our entrance, a lift to
screenings start promptly at the our auditorium, a platform lift to our Blue badge parking is available outside
published times. All times listed are Adults café and an accessible toilet in the foyer. the cinema on the High Rd and on
subject to confirmation. For up to Mon (any time): £7 There are four dedicated wheelchair Fairlawn Ave on single yellow lines and in
date information please: spaces in the auditorium (two front parking bays any time, free of charge.
Tue-Fri (before 5pm): £8.50
• Visit www.phoenixcinema.co.uk. row, two back row), please let us know HIRE THE PHOENIX
Tue-Thu (after 5pm): £11 when booking so we can ensure one is
• Join our free email list. Go to our Sat/Sun/BHols + Fri (after 5pm): £12 Our unique, historic building is
website or visit the box office. reserved for you. available to host:
Concessions* There are limited guide features for
• Call 020 8444 6789 for recorded • Children’s parties
film times 24 hours a day. Tue-Fri (before 5pm): £8 visually impaired visitors. Our stairs have
Tue-Thurs (after 5pm) + Sat/Sun/ clear step markings and floor surfaces • Special occasions
• Pick up a weekly time sheet at the
cinema or local libraries and shops. BHols (before 5pm): £9 are non-slip. Our staff will always be • Charity fundraising events
happy to assist. This brochure and our
• Check listings on the Time Out Children under 15 weekly film times are available at our • Book and product launches
website and in national papers Tues - Fri (before 5pm): £6 box office in large print. We have 5 • Film and TV Shoots
PARKING All other times: £6.50 wireless audio description headsets • Comedy nights
East Finchley Tube Station: which can be borrowed from our box
*unemployed, senior citizens, students, office and are available for all audio • Private screenings
£4.50 Mon–Fri, £1.50 Saturday, registered disabled. Please bring proof
£1 Sundays/Bank Holidays. described films (see our website for • Short film screenings
of status. details).
Local parking: • Tickets for the film week starting • Business events
Max stay 90mins, payable by mobile Friday will go on sale no later than Where possible we aim to screen at We have 255 seats and can project
phone. Free after 6.30pm and the Monday prior. least one subtitled performance of our 35mm as well as digital formats.
Sundays/Bank Holidays. main feature where a subtitled version Packages can be tailored to suit all
• Saturday evenings and some special of the film has been made available to us. budgets.
TRANSPORT events have allocated seating. Our auditorium is also equipped with an
Tube: East Finchley (Northern Line) • Tickets booked online or by phone integrated induction loop. For more information please email:
Buses: 102, 143, 263, N20. subject to booking fee. hires@phoenixcinema.co.uk
*Please be sure to park only in Assistance dogs are welcome across our
• No refunds or exchanges will be building and we are happy to provide Management reserve the right of
public bays unless you have a given within 48 hours of a regular
residents’ permit. them with water, but please let us know admission. Information correct at time
film screening or within one week in advance if you’re coming to see a film of press. Registered charity no. 296135.
Please note: Fairlawn Avenue next of our special events and live
to the cinema is a one way street broadcasts. All refunds are at the We offer concessionary prices to those Part of the Europa Cinemas Network of
and can only be accessed from Fortis manager’s discretion. customers who are registered disabled, the European MEDIA Programme.
Green - there is no turning onto it and a free ticket for a carer subject to
from the High Road. CEA card and availability. CEA card
33 34You can also read
