Oakwood Cinema

13/07/2026

On July 18th we are showing Is This Thing On? (cert 15)

This American comedy-drama was one of the hits of the Leeds International Film Festival last year, and it has an interesting back-story. Writer and Director Bradley Cooper (Maestro; A Star is Born) based the film (loosely) on the true story of the Liverpudlian stand up comic John Bishop, and in particular his rise to fame and success, set against the breakdown of his marriage.

Is This Thing On? is set in the US, and Will Arnett and Laura Dern are a revelation as the central couple (Alex and Tess Novak); there is a searing depth and honesty to the depiction of their relationship. It is also a great insight into how tough the stand up circuit is for beginners, and also how rewarding, redemptive and therapeutic it can be as we see Alex regain his purpose and confidence.

Get your tickets now at www.oakwoodcinema.org

27/06/2026

Thanks to all who came and saw Song Sung Blue last weekend - it was quite the emotional roller coaster! 

In July we are screening Is This Thing On?, an American comedy-drama loosely based on the true story of the Liverpudlian stand up comic John Bishop, and in particular his rise to fame and success, set against the breakdown of his marriage.

Will Arnett and Laura Dern are a revelation as the central couple (Alex and Tess Novak); there is a searing depth and honesty to the depiction of their relationship.

Buy your tickets now at www.oakwoodcinema.org

29/05/2026

Okay, you need to trust us on this one! A film about a 1990s Neil Diamond tribute act might look a bit niche at first glance.

It's been a surprisingly well-reviewed hit: Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson both excel in the starring roles and Hudson was nominated for both an Oscar and a Bafta for her performance.

Peter Bradshaw's Guardian review said this: "Here is a startlingly strange, undeniably entertaining true-life story from the heartland of American showbusiness; a lovable crowdpleaser whose feelgood flavour won’t prepare you for the way the plot repeatedly and savagely twists like an unsafe fairground ride.”

Tickets on sale now!

Oakwood Cinema is an organisation run by volunteers to help bring our community together and to provide an independent local cinema for the residents of Oakwood and Roundhay in Leeds.

30/04/2026

We're screening the multi-award winning Hamnet in May, can't wait!

If you missed it on the first pass, or you'd like a second chance to see it (this time in your own community cinema with a bar and an interval!), get your tickets now.

19/04/2026

Just under a week to go to our screening of The Choral. If you plan to come along, buy your tickets now as we may sell out (link in bio)

Look forward to seeing you there!

03/04/2026

Our film for April at is The Choral, set during WW1, starring Ralph Fiennes, and filmed in nearby Saltaire. Tickets via link in bio - see you there!