The Edge Arts Centre Farley Road Much Wenlock Shropshire Tf13 6nb

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Belfast

2021
UK
1h 38min
12A

Directed past: Kenneth Branagh
Bandage: Jude Hill, Lewis McAskie, Caitriona Balfe

Acclaimed semi-autobiographical comedy-drama from Kenneth Branagh about a young boy growing up in working-class Belfast during the tumultuous late 1960s.

It'southward 1969 and the imaginative, costless-spirited Buddy (Jude Colina) knows every inch of every person in his street of Protestant and Catholic families. He pops into neighbouring houses as though they were his ain and people wait out for him while his working-grade parents (Jamie Dornan and Caitriona Balfe) hustle to make ends meet. Merely this blissful sense of security is almost to be cleaved by sectarian violence.

Belfast might be Kenneth Branagh's near reflective picture to date, merely he brings to this intimate tale the aforementioned gift for big canvas filmmaking equally seen in previous piece of work. Shot in lustrous blackness and white by Haris Zambarloukos and accompanied past a rousing Van Morrison soundtrack, the picture show sees Buddy's child's-center perspective on the increasing social unrest give way to imaginings inspired by his love of movies. With a earth-class bandage that as well includes Judi Dench and Ciarán Hinds as Buddy's beloved grandparents, Belfast is a large-hearted ode to a metropolis, its community and to family unit.

73%

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Monday 13 Jun

Cow

2021
1h 34min
12A

Directed by: Andrea Arnold

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"Andrea Arnold (American Honey) takes yous on a seemingly simple, however radical journeying, offering an insight into the life of a dairy cow.

This mesmerising documentary gets down and dirty with Luma, a moo-cow on a working dairy farm. Shot with a hand-held camera and at the animal's eye-level, we stay every bit close to her every bit possible. Much like GUNDA (screened in Studio 74 in 2021) there is no vocalism over just not bad cinematic flair.

Cow is an immersive experience; from birth, rearing, intensive milking sessions, an all besides cursory grazing period and, eventually, the inevitable, dreaded end. All captured past Arnold's securely empathetic and unwavering gaze. And throughout the film are Luma'southward watchful eyes, often looking direct at us. Experiencing the globe from Luma's perspective cannot aid but raise questions most our relationship to the natural earth and what nosotros take from it.

Contains scenes viewers may find deplorable."

71%

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Mon eleven Jul

Exhibition on Screen – Pissarro: The Father of Impressionism

2022
1h 30min

Directed past: David Bickerstaff

Without Camille Pissarro, there is no Impressionist motion. He is rightfully known as the father of Impressionism.

It was a dramatic path that Pissarro followed, and throughout it all he wrote extensively to his family. It is through these intimate and revealing letters that this gripping picture show reveals Pissarro's life and work.

Born in the W Indies, Pissarro found his passion in paint as a swain in Paris, and by the historic period of 43 had corralled a group of enthusiastic artists into a new collective. Their starting time evidence was scorned by the critics, but the group had acquired a new proper name: the Impressionists. For the next 40 years Pissarro was the driving forcefulness behind what has today get the globe's favourite creative move.

The Ashmolean Museum has a long tradition of excellence. As the UK's first e'er public museum (information technology opened its doors in May 1683) information technology houses a wonderfully rich collection, including the remarkable Pissarro annal. With exclusive access to about all-encompassing archive of whatsoever Impressionist painter, and to the first major Pissarro retrospective in four decades, this film explores and highlights the enthralling and hugely important biography and output of an incredible artist.

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Tue 24 May

Herself

2020
1h 37min
15

Directed past: Phyllida Lloyd
Cast: Harriet Walter, Conleth Hill, Cathy Belton

Phyllida Lloyd reunites with her all-female Shakespeare collaborators, Clare Dunne and Harriet Walter, for a stirring drama about a adult female who refuses to be broken.

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Mon 9 May

Firm of Gucci

2021
United states of america
2h 37min
15

Directed by: Ridley Scott
Cast: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Salma Hayek, Al Pacino

The turbulent marriage and divorce of Patrizia and Maurizio Gucci, the head of the Gucci fashion house, leads to murder.

When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble ancestry, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel their legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of expose, decadence, revenge, and ultimately…murder.

66%

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Mon 27 Jun

The Male monarch's Man

2021
UK / United states of america
2h 11min
15

Directed past: Matthew Vaughn
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Rhys Ifans, Matthew Goode, Tom Hollander, Harris Dickinson, Daniel Brühl, Djimon Hounsou, Charles Trip the light fantastic toe

A prequel to the Kingsman franchise prepare in the early part of the 20th Century.

64%

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Monday 4 Jul

The Many Saints of Newark

2021
US
2h
15

Directed by: Alan Taylor
Bandage: Alessandro Nivola, Leslie Odom Jr., Jon Bernthal, Corey Stoll, Michael Gandolfini, Baton Magnussen, Michela De Rossi, John Magaro, Ray Liotta, Vera Farmiga

Young Anthony Soprano is growing up in one of the well-nigh tumultuous eras in Newark, Due north.J., history, becoming a human being merely every bit rival gangsters offset to rising upwards and challenge the all-powerful DiMeo crime family. Caught up in the irresolute times is the uncle he idolizes, Dickie Moltisanti, whose influence over his nephew volition help shape the impressionable teenager into the anointed mob boss, Tony Soprano.

63%

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Mon 23 May

Mark Watson: This Tin't Be It

We've all had some pondering to do nigh the fragility of life recently, but dont worry, skinny national treasure Mark Watson has it covered.

At 41, hes halfway through his days on world, according to the life expectancy calculator app he paid £1.49 for. That life is in the best shape in living memory… but one problem remains, and it really is a huge one.

Spiritual research meets high-octane observational comedy as the Taskmaster survivor, multi-award-winner and "No More Jockeys" cult leader attempts to cram a couple of years of pathological overthinking into an evening of stand-up. Maybe well even solve the huge problem. Doubt information technology, though.

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Sun xx Nov

Mothering Sunday

2021
UK
1h 44min
fifteen

Directed by: Eva Husson
Cast: Odessa Young, Josh O'Connor, Olivia Colman, Colin Firth, Sope Dirisu, Glenda Jackson

"Screenwriter Alice Birch (Normal People, Lady Macbeth) and managing director Eva Husson (Blindside Gang, Girls of the Sun) bear witness the perfect artistic duo bringing rich sensuality to this film starting Olivia Colman, Josh O'Connor and Colin Firth.

Henley, in the mid-1920s, young maid Jane (Immature) works for the Nivens, i of several local 'grand' families who have been devastated by the loss of sons in the First World War. Jane is having a secret, passionate affair with Paul (Josh O'Connor), the sole surviving son of the Nivens' neighbours, and on Mothering Sunday, Jane has plans to cycle over to Paul'south house while his parents and servants are abroad, for a secret rendezvous. Only Paul is engaged to be married to someone else and Jane has ambitions to be a author.

Eva Husson and manager of photography Jamie Ramsay bring a vibrant physicality to this flow setting, creating a substantial tenderness and sense of place."

59%

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Monday 18 Jul

National Theatre Live: Straight Line Crazy

2022

Directed by: Nicholas Hytner
Cast: Ralph Fiennes

Straight Line Crazy is a blazing account of Robert Moses, a New York master manipulator who exposed the weakness of democracy in the face up of charismatic conviction.

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Thu 26 May

On the Basis of Sex

2018
US
2h
12A

Directed past: Mimi Leder
Cast: Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux

Biopic of United states of america Supreme Courtroom Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Jones), focusing on her journeying from law student in the 50s to crusading lawyer in the 70s. Jones brings emotional conviction and ability to the role, and her chemistry with Hammer as her lawyer husband Marty is sweetness. Inspirational stuff.

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Mon 6 Jun

Rose Plays Julie

2019
UK, I
1h 40min
fifteen

Directed past: Joe Lawlor, Christine Molloy
Written by: Joe Lawlor, Christine Molloy
Cast: Ann Skelly, Orla Brady, Aidan Gillen

A immature adult female seeks out her birth mother. When she finds her, she sets off a sequence of events that transform both of their lives.

65%

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Mon xvi May

Regal Opera House: Swan Lake

2022
12A

The Royal Ballet | Live

Synopsis

This archetype fairytale represents the battle between good and evil, and the try of dearest to conquer all. The magic of the lakes, forests and palaces is brought to life with glittering designs by John Macfarlane and a sublime score by Tchaikovsky. The Royal Ballet'due south sumptuous product of Swan Lake returns to the Royal Opera House phase after its 2020 revival was interrupted by the pandemic's closure of theatres. This archetype of the repertory is testament to the tardily choreographer Liam Scarlett's abiding beloved of classicism and innate musicality, which shine through this production.

Cast

Lauren Cuthbertson (Odette/Odile), TBC (Prince Siegfried)

Orchestra of the Majestic Opera House

Credits

Original choreography Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov

Music Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

Production Liam Scarlett

Additional choreography Liam Scarlett and Frederick Ashton

Designer John Macfarlane

Lighting designer David Finn

Running times: three hours and 20 minutes (including two intervals)

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Thu 19 May

Spencer

2021
U.k. / U.s.a. / Federal republic of germany / Chile
1h 51min
12A

Directed by: Pablo Larraín
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Timothy Spall, Jack Farthing, Sean Harris, Sally Hawkins

Pablo Larraín's sublime 'fable from a true story' imagines a Christmas weekend at Sandringham in the early 1990s, as an unhappy Princess Diana contemplates saying 'no'.

Every bit played with intoxicating perfection by Kristen Stewart, who dominates near every scene of Spencer, Diana is dying on the vine, showing only flashes of her former effervescence. Hers is the world's most scrutinised persona since she began living the fairy-tale life of a girl who grew up to marry a prince; in reality, her husband rather publicly loves someone else. She's also suffocating under the expectations of total subservience to Royal protocol. Working from a beautiful script by Steven Knight, Larraín (Jackie) ingeniously depicts a globe in which every polished spoon and heavy pall, every steely stare from staff, even a seemingly 'jolly' Christmas tradition, expresses Her Majesty's disapproval of the young princess. The exquisite craft of Spencer makes you desire to freeze every moment. director of photography Claire Mathon (Portrait of a Lady on Fire) shoots in 4:3 ratio with a micro-universe of colour emerging from the muted environments designed by Guy Hendrix Dyas. And Jonny Greenwood illuminates Diana's internal tussle with solo piano and strings. It's oppressive, until it isn't anymore. Stewart and Larraín evangelize a finale that will break your heart and get in skip all at once.

67%

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Monday 20 Jun

Due west Side Story

2021
US
2h 36min
PG

Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Cast: Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, Josh Andrés Rivera, Corey Stoll, Brian d'Arcy James, Rita Moreno

Directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize winner Tony Kushner, West Side Story tells the classic tale of trigger-happy rivalries and young honey in 1957 New York City, inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. This reimagining of the honey musical stars Ansel Elgort as Tony and Rachel Zegler equally María, as well every bit Rita Moreno, who won an University Award for her portrayal of Anita in the 1961 motion picture version of West Side Story, playing a reconceived and expanded version of the grapheme of Doc, the owner of the corner shop in which Tony works.

73%

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Mon 25 April

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