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The Straight Story

Alvin Straight, a 73-year-old, learns that his estranged brother, Lyle, is critically ill after suffering a stroke. Unable to drive, Alvin embarks on an epic journey from Iowa to Mt. Zion, riding on a lawn mower.

Based on a true story, and featuring an Oscar-nominated performance from Richard Farnsworth – The Straight Story may seem at first to be an outlier in the rest of Lynch's work, but it's a magnificent example of the way he elicits such emotion and depth from his characters. It's a generous and affecting portrait of the human need for family and forgiveness,

The Elephant Man

John Merrick is forced into becoming a circus sideshow freak and spurned by Victorian society due to the disfigurements he was born with. Rescued by well-meaning surgeon Frederick Treves, he escapes a life of prejudice and cruelty. With news of Merrick quickly spreading, he becomes a celebrated curiosity amongst London’s upper class, but despite being treated more humanely, has he just become subject to a different form of exploitation?

Red Path

When 13-year-old shepherd Ashraf and his cousin Nizar head to the mountains with their flock, the day ends in tragedy at the hands of jihadists. Ashraf returns home alone and finds himself struggling to cope with the psychological aftermath while his family strives for justice.

Harvest

On the morning after harvest, the inhabitants of a remote English village awaken looking forward to a hard-earned day of rest and feasting at their landowner's table. But the sky is marred by two conspicuous columns of smoke, replacing pleasurable anticipation with alarm and suspicion.

From Hilde, With Love

Berlin, 1942. The inconspicuous Hilde gradually finds her place in the resistance group which will come to be known as the “Red Orchestra”. Hilde falls in love with Hans, flourishes and, in spite of the constant danger to her life, is happy for a summer. When the Gestapo arrest members of the group in the autumn, the pregnant Hilde is among their number. In prison, she develops unexpected strength, giving birth to her son and keeping the memory of her beloved husband alive.

From Where We Stand: Documentary Film about the North

“From where We Stand” tells the stories of residents in diverse communities across Wakefield, Halifax and Middlesbrough and was made in collaboration with the University of Leeds as part of a large-scale research project examining community relations, economic deprivation and political disaffection.

The documentary, which is being billed as “a thoughtfully observed… authentic portrait of Northern England post-Brexit”, was created and directed by the award-winning, independent filmmaker Lucy Kaye.

Kamillions

What do you get if you cross The Thing, Aliens, and Gremlins? But make it very silly and a little raunchy? It's Kamillions!

A direct to VHS horror comedy from 1990, packed full of wonderful creature effects and imaginative death scenes! A guaranteed hoot, this flick is directed by Mikel B. Anderson, who would go on to win multiple Emmys and awards for his directing on The Simpsons!

Movie Matinee: Wicked

Elphaba, a misunderstood  young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. 

After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.

Director: Jon M. Chu  

Stars: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande

Rating: PG

Run Time: 2hrs 40

Tea/Coffee & biscuit included in price.

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