Lantern Movie Quiz Night - Tuesday 7th February. Easier, with bigger prizes!! See below for details!!
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See the movies coming up shortly, and showing now, on the "What's Page" --- but if you are looking for a particular fab film, and it isn't yet listed on the "What's On Page", then have a sneaky look below!!!
Friday 3 – Thurs 9 Feb, 7pm THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO Cert 18 152 mins
In this gripping and stark drama / thriller based on the best selling novel by Stieg Larsson, journalist Mikael Blomkvist enlists the help of a young computer hacker, Lisbeth Salander, in his search for a woman who has been missing for over 40 years. Directed by David Fincher, the film stars Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara. The reviews are great but this IS an 18 certificate (which is quite unusual these days for a blockbuster!) and is not for the feint-hearted.
SPECIAL EVENT
Tuesday 7 February MAGIC LANTERN FILM QUIZ starts after film, about 9.30pm
Time for you to get together your ace teams (of up to 4 people)! Entry is free to those who have paid to see the film that night which is ‘Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ or £1 per person for those wishing to come to the quiz only. The quiz will start straight after the film (about 8.45pm) and the bar will be open. The prize? – one free cinema ticket and a free drink for each team member!
The quiz will feature 6 rounds of questions, including a ‘feature round’ with questions linked to the film of the evening. To be sure of a quiz space, please book in advance by emailing anniegrundy_clara.co.uk
Friday 10 – Thurs 16 plus Sat 18 – Sun 19 February, 7pm WARHORSE Cert 12A 146 mins
‘An odyssey of joy and sorrow, passionate friendship and high adventure’.
Set against the backdrop of the First World War, this drama directed by Steven Spielberg is based both on the children’s novel by Michael Morpurgo and the stunning stage adaptation.
The epic adventure begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a young man called Albert, who tames and trains him. When they are forcefully parted, the film follows the extraordinary journey of the horse as he moves through the war, changing and inspiring the lives of all those he meets – British cavalry, German soldiers and a French farmer and his granddaughter.
SPECIAL EVENT!
Friday 10 February LIVE_THE LANTERN! Starts after film about 9.30pm
After the evening’s film (Warhorse) we will be hosting our second Open Mic event. If it’s anywhere near as good as the first one, then it’s an event not to be missed! Entry is free to those coming to the film or £3 for those coming after the film. Those interested in performing should ring Rowan on 07527 800236
Sat 11 – Thurs 16 February, 4pm HUGO Cert U 127 mins
Director Martin Scorsese leaves behind his mean streets for this exhilarating family tale inspired by the birth of cinema. 12 year old Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station where his survival depends on secrecy and anonymity. But when his world interlocks with an eccentric girl and the owner of a toy booth, his undercover life and most precious secret are put in danger. Adults and children alike will be enchanted by this delightful fable and its themes of magic, respect for the past, affection between the generations and the history of the cinema.
SPECIAL EVENT – FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!!!!
THE BLUES BROTHERS! – Friday 17 February – 6pm to Midnight (Cert 15)
Ticket price £7.50 including film and live music.
If ever there was a film to party to – the Blues Brothers has got to be it! Come in fancy dress as any of the characters, enjoy live Blues music, savour the flavour of specially created cocktails – ‘a moocher’ or a ‘hi-dee-hi-dee-ho’, join in with the songs AND feel good about helping 4 local women fundraise for the innovative and life-enhancing cancer charity ‘Odyssey’ www.odyssey.org.uk . All profit from ticket sales will go to the charity. The event is going to be very popular so tickets will go on sale from the cinema from 10 Feb. For more details, email anniegrundy_clara.co.uk
Mon 20 – Thurs 23 February, 7pm CORIOLANUS Cert 15 122 mins
In his directorial debut, Ralph Fiennes has created a ‘modern and bloody brilliant’ thriller from Shakespeare’s original play. 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. Epic and gripping!
Fri 24 Feb – Thurs 1 March THE ARTIST Cert 12A 100 mins
A dazzling tale of love and loss underpins this witty and moving homage to the silent movie era.
It's the late 1920s in Hollywood and handsome George Valentin is a silent movie idol. During the premiere of his latest film, Valentin meets Peppy Miller, a star-struck extra and aspiring actress. The two are attracted to each other and Peppy is given a small dancing role in his next picture. As their romance progresses, Valentin's producer has to cope with a love-struck star who is distracted on the set, Peppy's career begins to take off, and Valentin fears that a new fad in the movie business--talkies--will ruin him
This silent movie with orchestral accompaniment is ‘one of the most purely enjoyable movies in years’ (The Guardian) and sets new boundaries for the label ‘romantic comedy’! We are convinced it will feature in this year’s Oscars, so…
A VERY SPECIAL EVENT!
Sunday 26 February THE MAGIC LANTERN ‘OSKARS’! 6pm to late (film 7pm)
We’ll be rolling out the red carpet and celebrating all the wonderful films of the last year PLUS awarding our own ‘OSKARS’ statuettes to the Lantern’s best supporting audience members of 2011!! This is your chance to bring some of the glitz of the Oscars to Tywyn! There will be champagne cocktails, tears of joy AND although it’s his birthday, infamously renowned superstar DJ Badly will be dusting down his vinyl to bring us an eclectic mix of vibe-tastic tunes from the early 20th century! Smart dress (no gown too glamorous, no black-tie too formal) are a MUST! Entry is included with the cinema ticket for ‘The Artist’ on the night, or £3 if you want to join in the fun after the film from 8.45pm. So dig out your glad-rags and prepare to face the paparazzi! (Arrive by 6.30pm to be part of the group photo!)
Fri 2 – Mon 5 March THE DESCENDANTS Cert 15 115 mins
George Clooney stars in this tale of a father who tries to reconnect with his two daughters after their mother is left comatose by a boating accident. Set mostly in Hawaii where the family have land, the film is at once moving and comic, and looks set for lots of awards! More info in the Feb newsletter – or on google!
Tues 6 – Thurs 8 March THE IRON LADY Cert 12A 105 mins
A biographical film about the life of Margaret Thatcher who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from the end of the seventies to 1990. The film focuses on her as a ‘human being’ and the personal price she paid for power rather than the political and social impact she had. Praise abounds for Meryl Streep who plays Thatcher the politician and there are also very fine performances from Welsh actress Alexandra Roach who plays the young Thatcher and for Jim Broadbent who plays Denis Thatcher.
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A REALLY SPECIAL EVENT!
Saturday 10 March INVISIBLE CIRCUS
We are not yet ready to reveal our hand on this one, but be assured that IT WILL BE A REAL TREAT! Put the date in your diaries and keep an eye out for the February newsletter and on Facebook and the website! www.tywyncinema.co.uk
And what about the rumour that there will be more special events coming to the Magic Lantern?
The Harder they Come 40th anniversary celebrations? Our first live comedy night? Saturday Night Fever for the fearless? Rocky Horror for the ‘adventurous’??!! Who knows??!!
