Carlton Cinema

Las Acacias (12A)

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:00:51 +0000

Sunday 26th February 4.00pm LAS ACACIAS tells the story of a long distance lorry driver (German de Silva) who agrees to drive a woman (Hebe Duarte) and her 5 month old child en route from Paraguay to Buenos Aires. A subtle and tender road movie exploring loneliness and the pain of loss, LAS ACACIAS grows into a searingly poignant tale about a passing encounter between two strangers and the unlikely bond that grows between them.

We have a Pope (PG)

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:51:47 +0000

Sunday 19th February 4.00pm The newly elected Pope suffers a panic attack just as he is due to appear on St Peter’s balcony to greet the faithful, who have been patiently awaiting the conclave’s decision. His advisors, unable to convince him he is the right man for the job, seek help from a renowned psychoanalyst (and atheist). But his fear of the responsibility suddenly thrust upon him is one that he must face on his own.

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (12A)

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:44:46 +0000

Based on the acclaimed novel of the same name, “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” tells the story of one young boy’s journey from heartbreaking loss to the healing power of self-discovery, set against the backdrop of the tragicevents of September 11. Eleven-year-old Oskar Schell is an exceptional child: amateur inventor, Francophile, pacifist. And after finding a mysterious key that belonged to his father, who died in the World Trade Center on 9/11, he embarks on an exceptional journey–an urgent, secret search through the five boroughs of New York. As Oskar roams the city, he encounters a motley assortment of humanity, who are all survivors in their own ways. Ultimately, Oskar’s journey ends where it began, but with the solace of that most human experience: love.

Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A)

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:40:15 +0000

For a disparate group of English pensioners (Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson, Penelope Wilton, Celia Imrie and Ronald Pickup), retirement takes an unconventional turn when they abandon their homeland. Enticed by advertisements for THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL, a seemingly luxurious sanctuary for “the elderly and beautiful” in Jaipur, India. On arrival, they discover that the hotel falls somewhat short of the romantic idyll promised in the brochure, but they are gradually won over by the ever-optimistic young manager Sonny (Dev Patel), and tentatively embark on a new adventure, finding that life can begin again when you let go of the past.

Carnage (15)

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:31:00 +0000

Set in contemporary Brooklyn, New York, CARNAGE centers on two pairs of parents, one of whose child has hurt the other at a public park, who meet to discuss the matter in a civilized manner. However, as the evening goes on, the parents become increasingly childish, resulting in the evening devolving into chaos.

The Descendants (15)

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:25:58 +0000

From Alexander Payne, the creator of the Oscar-winning Sideways, set in Hawaii, The Descendants is a sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic journey for Matt King (George Clooney) an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. The event leads to a rapprochement with his young daughters while Matt wrestles with a decision to sell the family’s land handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries.

Geek Fest 2012

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:00:43 +0000

Watch the films, play the games and hear the stories as GEEK 2012 presents ‘Gary Bracey‘s Movie Game’.

Join Gary Bracey, former Development Director for British video game superpower Ocean Software, as he introduces two classic movies and shares stories from the development of their ground-breaking video game interpretations. A wide variety of classic movie-based video games will also be available as Frederick’s tea room is transformed into the Replay Game Lounge.

Gaming Consoles supplied by Replay for 6.00

7.00 Batman kick-started the comic book movie genre and the video game translation received as many awards as its inspiration.

9.00 Talk & Q&A

9.40 RoboCop was not only one of the best action movies of the 1980s, its video game release was lauded by reviewers and players alike, with readers of Your Sinclair magazine voting it the 9th best game of all time! (not seen in the cinema for 25 years)

A Night to Remember – Games, Talk, 2 Films £12

Booking Now……. 01843 834290

Coriolanus (15)

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:03:19 +0000

Caius Martius ‘Coriolanus’ (Ralph Fiennes), a revered and feared Roman General is at odds with the city of Rome and his fellow citizens. Pushed by his controlling and ambitious mother Volumnia (Vanessa Redgrave) to seek the exalted and powerful position of Consul, he is loath to ingratiate himself with the masses whose votes he needs in order to secure the office. When the public refuses to support him, Coriolanus’s anger prompts a riot that culminates in his expulsion from Rome. The banished hero then allies himself with his sworn enemy Tullus Aufidius (Gerard Butler) to take his revenge on the city.

W.E (15)

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:02:00 +0000

Madonna’s W.E. is a beautifully crafted, passionate tale about the search for true love in the modern world, viewed through the prism of one of history’s most fabled romances. The year is 1998, and Manhattan is abuzz with anticipation about the upcoming auction of the estate of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. But the auction is far more than a diversion for Wally Winthrop (Abbie Cornish), a transplanted Southerner trapped in an unhappy and abusive marriage. Transfixed by the exquisite artifacts of the Windsors’ lives, Wally becomes obsessed with the love story of Wallis Simpson (Andrea Riseborough), the chic, charismatic American who captured the heart of King Edward VIII (James D’Arcy). As she learns more about the sacrifices Wallis made in choosing to be with Edward, Wally finds the courage to follow her own heart and create her own happiness.

The Muppets (U)

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:26:12 +0000

On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary (Jason Segel) and Mary (Amy Adams) from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets’ former stomping grounds. To stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the money needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways