The Spirit haunts the screens on February 24
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Tuesday night at the movies
January 08, 2009
The new season at Reading Film Theatre gets under way on Tuesday ... we preview the treats in store
See The Spirit trailer below
Tuesday, January 13
Gomorrah (15)
An uncompromising adaptation of the controversial novel by Roberto Saviano, this is a gritty and violent study of the Camorra, a Mafia-esque mob operating in urban Naples. 137 mins, subtitled
Tuesday, January 20
Of Time And The City (12A)
One of the most poignant, beautiful and entrancing British films of the year. Director Terence Davies returns to his native Liverpool to capture a sense of the city today and its influences on him growing up in the late 40s and early 50s. 73 mins
Tuesday, February 10
Waltz With Bashir (18)
A bravura animated documentary, which balances the personal and the political as it, peers into the First Lebanon War.
The animated approach never feels like a novelty, instead making an astonishing and unforgettable film. 90 mins, subtitled
Tuesday, February 17
I’ve Loved You So Long (12A)
Kristin Scott Thomas stars in this powerful story of familial struggles and redemption follows a shell-shocked Juliette (Scott-Thomas), who returns to live with her young sister Lea after being banished from the family for 15 years.
An enormous critical and box office success in France, Scott-Thomas’ phenomenal performance has already been singled out by critics for awards consideration. 115 mins, subtitled
Tuesday, February 24
The Spirit (12A)
In Frank Miller’s latest comic book adaptation, rookie cop Denny Colt (Gabriel Macht) is killed in the line of duty.
He soon returns from the grave as The Spirit, a hero whose personal mission is to fight against Central City’s forces of evil and the implacable crime kingpin known as The Octopus (Samuel L Jackson). 102 mins
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Tuesday, March 3
Hunger (15)
Turner prize-winning artist Steve McQueen’s gritty telling of the final months of IRA activist Bobby Sands, who protested against his treatment in prison through a hunger strike. 96 mins
Tuesday, March 10
The Silence of Lorna (15)
From the Dardenne Brothers comes the story of an Albanian immigrant who plots the accidental overdose of her junkie husband so she can marry a Russian mobster and open the café of her dreams. 105 mins
Tuesday, March 17
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr Hunter S Thompson (15)
Documentary on Hunter S Thompson, whose Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas was immortalised in Terry Gilliam’s film starring Johnny Depp (who appears and narrates).
Contributions come from Thompson’s vast, eclectic circle, who range from politicians to motorcycle-gang members. 120 mins
Tuesday, March 24
Summer (15)
The story of two vibrant kids, Shaun and Daz, wasted by their experience of education.
All they have is their friendship and, for Shaun, his first love, Katy. From the moment Shaun steps into our world he is bound to lose.
Labelled as a violent bully he destroys himself and takes Daz with him. Running time to be confirmed
Tuesday, April 7
Slumdog Millionaire (15)
Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai finds himself just one question away from winning 20 million rupees on India’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
Accused of cheating, Jamal is arrested and forced to unravel the story of his poverty-stricken life. 120 mins
All films start at 8pm. Admission costs £5.50 or £4.50 for concessions and Your Reading Passport holders.
You can book for all 10 films and pay just £3 each, or book for five or more films for £4. All films must be booked at the same time. For details, or to book, call (0118) 960 6060 or log on to www.readingarts.com.
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