Your  films from January to April 2020

All films 7.15pm doors open for 7.30pm film unless otherwise stated.

Friday 24^th January- Judy (PG-13)

Judy is a 2019 biographical drama film about American singer and actress Judy Garland. Directed by Rupert Goold, it is an adaptation of the Olivier- and Tony-nominated West End and Broadway play End of the Rainbow by Peter Quilter. Thirty years after starring in “The Wizard of Oz,” beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with friends and fans and begins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband.

Friday 28^th February- The Day Shall Come

The Day Shall Come is a 2019 British-American-Australian comedy film directed by Chris Morris and written by Morris and Jesse Armstrong. An impoverished preacher who brings hope to the Miami projects is offered cash to save his family from eviction. He has no idea his sponsor works for the FBI, and the FBI plans on turning him into a criminal by fueling his revolutionary dreams.

Thursday 12^th March- Bait

Our Thursday night Cariad film  where we bring you something a little more unusual. 

Stunningly shot on a vintage 16mm camera using monochrome Kodak stock, Mark Jenkin’s Bait is a timely and funny, yet poignant new film that gets to the heart of a community facing unwelcome change. Tension rises to the breaking point in a Cornwall fishing village when the local citizens are crowded out by tourists.

20^th March- Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey is a 2019 historical period drama film written by Julian Fellowes, creator and writer of the television series of the same name. The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the king and queen of England soon unleashes scandal, romance and intrigue — leaving the future of Downton hanging in the balance.

Sunday 19^th April- Lion King

Family matinee, 3pm doors open for 4pm screening

Directed by Jon Favreau (Elf). Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny on the plains of Africa. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother — and former heir to the throne — has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is soon ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. Now, with help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba must figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.

24^th April, Knives Out

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey dies just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc arrives at his estate to investigate. From Harlan’s dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Thrombey’s untimely demise.

MAY FILM TBA
SUMMER WINE FILM TBA

We return in September with a fantastic line up of films for you.

All tickets available for pre-booking via llancarfancine@gmail.com unless otherwise stated. All films in Llancarfan Village Hall unless otherwise stated.

Friday 30th August 7.30pm: Cinema AGM

Come and review the year with a glass of wine in Llancarfan Village Hall. Its also your chance to renew your annual membership for 2019-2020.

Friday 13th September, 7.15pm: Fighting with my Family (12)

In Llancarfan village hall we open the season with some British comedy! A former wrestler and his family make a living performing at small venues around the country while his kids dream of joining World Wrestling Entertainment. With a guest appearance from The Rock.

Saturday 5th October: 7pm St Cadoc’s Church Llancarfan, A Month in the Country (1987, PG) part of the Vale Film Festival 

St Cadoc’s Church [http://stcadocsllancarfan.co.uk] is proud to present a very special screening of a modern classic of British cinema adapted from J L Carr’s acclaimed novel, A Month in the Country (1987).  Starring Colin Firth and Kenneth Branagh in their first film, this is a captivating adaption of J. L. Carr’s novel set in Yorkshire in 1920 about former soldiers scarred by their experiences.

For this special event, which is part of the inaugural Vale Film Festival [https://www.valefilmfest.co.uk] supported by Creative Rural Communities, St Cadoc’s church will be transformed into a Pop-up Picture Palace, along with live music performed by Hiraeth String Quartet, inspired by Howard Blake’s award-winning score, and an introductory talk about our own church’s wall paintings by local expert Ian Fell.

All profit from the screening will go to help save the wall paintings from an urgent damp problem recently identified at St Cadoc’s. Spaces are very limited so book now for this rare chance to see a youthful Colin Firth perfecting his stammer years before he collected the best acting Oscar for The King’s Speech. The film is a real feast of period detail, rousing music and moving performances by three of our best actors before they hit the big time.

Tickets are priced at £7.50 each or £6.50 for Llancarfan Community Cinema members. They are available by calling or emailing:

Sue Taylor (01446 781 453, sue.taylor45@btinternet.com)

or Kevin Barry (01446 781 735, kgbarry2010@hotmail.co.uk).

Thursday 24th October, 7.15pm: Shiny Shrimps (15)

A mid week film under our Cariad stream- a French comedy. Matthias Le Goff, an Olympic champion at the end of his career, makes a homophobic statement on TV. His punishment: coach the Shiny Shrimps, a flamboyant and amateur gay water-polo team. They have only one thing in mind: to qualify for the Gay Games in Croatia where the hottest international LGBT athletes compete. It’s the start of a bumpy and joyful ride – Faster, Higher, Stronger.

Friday 8th November, 7.15pm: Yesterday (PG-13)

A struggling musician realizes he’s the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate timeline where they never existed.

Saturday 16th November, 7.15pm- The Italian Job & Wine Tasting  in Association with Bay Tree Wine

Showing the classic film in its anniversary year we celebrate by pairing it with wine! In association with Bay Tree Wine Company, we offer you the chance to enjoy the film with a series of thematically linked wine. As in previous wine events, seats will be arranged around tables to allow people to bring food.

Please book tickets in advance from llancarfancine@gmail.com. All tickets £20.

Sunday 8th December, 4pm Matinee Toy Story 4

Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky. The adventurous journey turns into an unexpected reunion as Woody’s slight detour leads him to his long-lost friend Bo Peep. As Woody and Bo discuss the old days, they soon start to realize that they’re worlds apart when it comes to what they want from life as a toy.

Friday 13th December, 7.15pm- Rocket Man 

A musical fantasy about the fantastical human story of  Elton John’s  breakthrough years

We have films approximately once a month.

Here are our films showing from January 2019.

To book tickets please email llancarfancine@gmail.com

Mamma Mia 2: January  18th 2019

First Man: 1st March 2019

Bohemian Rhapsody: 29th March 2019

Paddington 2: Children’s Daytime Special Saturday 13th April 2019

Widows: 26th April 2019

24th May, Film TBC

 28th September 2018

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

In the aftermath of World War II, a writer forms an unexpected bond with the residents of Guernsey Island when she decides to write a book about their experiences during the war.

26th October 2018

I, Tonya (15)

Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises among the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her future in the activity is thrown into doubt when her ex-husband intervenes.

Thursday 8 November  2018 (CARIAD)

Ladybird

Coming-of-age comedy drama exploring the complicated relationship between a headstrong mother and her equally forthright daughter.

23^rd November 2018

The Leisure Seeker

A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call The Leisure Seeker.

21^st December 2018

Incredibles 2 (to be confirmed)

Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) is left to care for the kids while Helen (Elastigirl) is out saving the world.

January

Dunkirk (PG-13, Action) 
Friday 12th January, 7.15pm doors, 7.30pm start

“…heart-hammering and heroically British“, The Telegraph

The film depicts the dramatic and true story of the Dunkirk evacuations from a war torn beach and harbour, following the seemingly doomed plight of allied soldiers in World War II. As the enemy forces close in it seems the troops have nowhere to go, but help is at hand and a fierce battle ensues.
From Christopher Nolan, Director of Inception and Interstellar. Watch the trailer here:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5013056/?ref_=nv_sr_1

The Audience – A special recorded-live theatre event

Friday 26th January, 7pm doors for 7.30pm start

Tickets for this event are priced at:
£8 for cinema members, £10 for non members.

There will be a paying bar for wine and beer.

This screening is 2hrs 50minutes long and is ‘as live’, including Presenter introduction, Documentary, on screen interval and Q&A.

Winner of three Tony Awards® and two Olivier Awards. For sixty years Elizabeth II has met each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a weekly audience at Buckingham Palace – a meeting like no other in British public life – it is private. Both parties have an unspoken agreement never to repeat what is said. Not even to their spouses. Dame Helen Mirren reprises her Academy Award winning role as Queen Elizabeth II in the highly-anticipated West End production of The Audience from NT Live.

★★★★★ ‘Wholly tremendous’ Daily Telegraph
★★★★★ ‘Funny and truthful. I loved every minute.’ The Times
★★★★ ‘Helen Mirren dazzles again as Queen’ Metro

For a clip see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA69i5TTOn4&feature=youtu.be&list=PL9RzRsvbNwVtnwUf6Z5ygcZxIzrpjPgqh

February

The Big Sick (15, Romantic Comedy)
Friday 9th February, 7.15pm doors for 7.30pm start

“Boy meets girl, girl falls into coma, seriously funny romcom ensues”, The Guardian

Don’t be put off by the title! This “boundary-pushing but still effortlessly charming” romcom is based upon a true story. It tells the story of the cross-cultural romance between Pakistan-born aspiring comedian Kumail (playing himself) and graduate student Emily (Zoe Kazan) – a romance which is at odds with Kumail’s parents’ plans to find him a suitable Muslim bride.  When Emily is stricken with a mystery illness, Kumail has to negotiate the crisis with her parents (Holly Hunter and Ray Romano), who he’s never met, while dealing with the emotional tug-of-war between his family and his heart. This film comes from Judd Apatow- producer of Bridesmaids and Trainwreck

Watch the trailer here:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5462602/?ref_=nv_sr_1

March

The Death of Stalin (15, Comedy)
Friday 9th March, 7.15pm doors for 7.30pm start

“The Death of Stalin is superbly cast, and acted with icy and ruthless force by an A-list lineup. There are no weak links. Each has a plum role; each squeezes every gorgeous horrible drop.”  The Guardian

Armando Iannucci’s black comedy has garnered rave reviews.  It follows the Soviet dictator’s last days and depicts the chaos of the regime after his death.  Standout performances from Simon Russell Beale (Beria), Michael Palin (Molotov) and Andrea Riseborough (Stalin’s daughter Svetlana).

For the trailer, see:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4686844/?ref_=nv_sr_1

April

Murder on the Orient Express (12A, Crime/Drama/Mystery)
Friday 20th April, 7.15pm doors for 7.30pm start

“An enjoyable journey with a stellar cast, though the baggage we carry as modern viewers sees this ride derailed before its denouement.”  Empire

Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in this new version of Agatha Christie’s novel, in which the Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot finds himself stranded on a snowbound train in company with thirteen strangers and a corpse.  There cannot be a person in the world who does not know the outcome, so the fun will be watching a cast of top-notch performers including Judi Dench, Derek Jacobi, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer and many more go through their paces.

For the trailer, see: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3402236/?ref_=nv_sr_1