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30/05/2026

Michael – Film – 12A

Dates and times: Sun 7th June at 7:00pm and Sat 13th June at 7:45pm

2026 (UK, USA) (Biography, Drama, History, Music)
Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Jaafar Jackson, Juliano Valdi, Colman Domingo, Jayden Harville, Jaylen Lyndon Hunter

Member’s Choice:
Michael Jackson remains one of pop culture’s most fascinating and contradictory figures nearly two decades after his death. This new biopic traces his rise from the Jackson 5 to the height of his 1980s fame, ending around the Bad tour. While praised for its electrifying musical performances and Jaafar Jackson’s uncanny portrayal of his uncle, the film struggles to offer deeper insight into Jackson’s troubled inner life. It touches on his abusive father, overwhelming fame, and artistic brilliance, but avoids fully confronting the controversies and psychological complexities surrounding him. Despite criticism and allegations explored in Leaving Neverland, Jackson’s influence on modern music and enduring popularity remain undeniable, leaving him an enigmatic figure whose true self may never be fully understood. Nevertheless, the film includes outstanding music and performances, recreating iconic songs and moments from Thriller, Beat It, and Billie Jean, with impressive energy and detail. (2h 7 mins)

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23/05/2026

No Ordinary Heist (Film) - 15
Date and time: Fri 29th May at 7:45pm

2026 (UK, USA, Ireland) (Crime, Drama, Thriller)
Director: Colin McIvor Starring: Eddie Marsan, Donal O’Hanlon, Éanna Hardwicke, Desmond Eastwood, J.B. Moore

No Ordinary Heist is a crime thriller based on the real 2004 Northern Bank robbery in Belfast. The story follows two ordinary bank employees who are forced into committing a massive heist after criminals kidnap their families and threaten their lives. As they navigate fear, mistrust, and moral dilemmas, the film focuses less on flashy crime and more on the human pressure behind the robbery.
The film builds tension through authenticity. It focuses on psychological strain and moral conflict rather than spectacle. Performances by Eddie Marsan and Éanna Hardwicke add depth, while its grounded, restrained style and focus on ordinary people create a believable and emotionally engaging heist story. (1h 39 mins)

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21/05/2026

N T: The Pl***oy of the Western World (National Theatre Filmed Live) – 12A
Date and time: Thu 28th May at 7:00pm

National Theatre, recorded live

Written by: John Millington Synge Directed by: Caitríona McLaughlin Cast: Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) , Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment), and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls).

Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when, on a normal day, a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer Christy Mahon becomes a local hero. The welcome murderer wins hearts and races as he beds himself into village life. That is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene… Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets. (2h 30 mins including one interval)

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17/05/2026

Exhibition On Screen: Frida Kahlo (Event Cinema) – 12A
Date and time: Sun 24th May at 7:00pm

Directed by: Ali Ray

Frida Kahlo is celebrated as one of the world’s most beloved artists, and this award-winning Exhibition on Screen film returns to cinemas in May 2026 with new material from the ‘Frida Kahlo: The Making of an Icon’ exhibition at Tate Britain. The film looks beyond her famous image to explore her life, relationships, and creative spirit. Guided by her personal letters, it reveals the emotions and symbolism behind her work. Combining expert insights, interviews, and advanced visuals, it offers an intimate portrait of a passionate, resilient artist and provides rare access to her home, studio, and artistic process. (90 mins)

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09/05/2026

The Good Boy (Film) - 15
Date and time: Sat 16th May at 7:45pm
2026 (Poland, UK) (Crime, Drama, Thriller)
Director: Jan Komasa Starring: Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, Anson Boon, Kit Rakusen

A 19-year-old criminal, Tommy, lives for drugs, parties, and violence until a chaotic night leaves him separated from friends and abducted by strangers. He awakens chained in the basement of a remote suburban home, terrified despite his own brutality. There he meets a disturbing family: Chris, a polished yet sinister patriarch, Kathryn, his ghostlike wife, and their young son, Jonathan. Determined to “reform” him, they subject Tommy to a cruel, manipulative rehabilitation filled with psychological torment and physical control. As the family tightens its grip, Tommy must endure their mind games while desperately searching for any chance to escape.
The Good Boy constantly challenges who you should sympathise with and is supported by strong acting, especially Stephen Graham, who brings depth and menace to the role. (1h 50 mins)

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08/05/2026

California Schemin’ (Film) - 15
Date and time: Fri 15th May at 7:45pm

2026 (UK/USA) (Comedy/Drama/Music)
Director: James McAvoy Starring: Samuel Bottomley, Seamus McLean Ross, James McAvoy

This is James McAvoy’s irresistible directorial debut, inspired by the stranger-than-fiction real life story of faux-Californian rap duo Silibil N’Brains.
Lifelong friends Gavin and Billy dream of hip-hop stardom, but nobody in the early 2000s UK rap scene takes them seriously – two white guys with Dundee accents. Fed up with being laughed out of auditions, they hatch an absurd plan that unexpectantly works, posing as hard-partying Californians. After they con one of the industry’s top producers, their star is on the rise, but as the lies pile up, their friendship is put to the test.
McAvoy directs with real affection for his characters, capturing both the comedy and the darkness of a deception that threatens to spin out of control. With engaging performances, smart insights into the music industry’s obsession with authenticity and a terrific soundtrack, California Schemin’ is a funny, canny and poignant take on image, friendship and the double-edged sword of ambition. (1h 47mins)

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03/05/2026

Midwinter Break (Film) – 12A (How about a Lesley Manville film this evening?)
Date and time: Sun 3rd May at 7:00pm

(A Member’s Choice Film)
2026 (UK/Netherlands) (Drama)
Director: Polly Findlay Starring: Ciaran Hinds, Lesley Manville

Retired couple Stella (Manville) and Gerry (Hinds) travel to Amsterdam for an impromptu holiday. Freed from their staid lives back home, they realise that their decades-long relationship has reached a crossroads. After so much time together, long-held promises and deeply concealed wounds begin to surface, forcing them to confront their future.
Based on the acclaimed novel by Bernard MacLaverty, this is a stirring meditation on faith, commitment and the enduring power of love. (1h 30mins)

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02/05/2026

Project Hail Mary (Film) – 12A
Dates and times: Fri 8th May at 7:45pm and Sun 10th May at 7:00pm

2026 (UK) (Science Fiction)
Director: Phil Lord, Chris Miller Starring: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Huller

Science teacher Ryland Grace (Gosling) wakes up with no memory of who he is or how he ended up on a spaceship light-years from Earth. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: to solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die. Calling on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas, it is his job to save the planet and everything on it … but he may not have to work alone.
Based on Andy Weir’s phenomenally successful novel, this film is cinematically worthy, capturing the scale and grandeur of the universe with conviction. Project Hail Mary is a must-watch, not only for sci-fi fans but for everyone – wondrous, awe-inspiring, yet emotional and heart-felt. (2h 36mins)

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02/05/2026

How To Make A Killing (Film) - 15 (Something for this evening?)
Date and time: Sat 2nd May at 7:45pm

2026 (UK) (Comedy/Thriller)
Director: John Patton Ford Starring: Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, Ed Harris

One $28 billion legacy, but 7 relatives standing in the way. Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, Becket Redfellow (Powell) will stop at nothing to claim his inheritance. Teaming up with a childhood friend and accomplice (Qualley), Redfellow hatches a plan to acquire his family’s fortune.
Sharp and acerbic, this dark comedy-thriller is a modern, satirical reimagining of the 1949 British classic Kind Hearts and Coronets. (1h 45mins)

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01/05/2026

The Met: Eugene Onegin (Royal Ballet and Opera) - U
Date and time: Wed 6th May at 7:00pm

Broadcast, The Metropolitan Opera (In Russian with English subtitles)
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Conductor: Timur Zangiev Choreographer: Kim Brandstrup Production: Deborah Warner Set Design: Tom Pye Orchestra: Metropolitan Orchestra Cast: Tatiana: Asmik Grigorian, Olga: Maria Barakova, Filippyevna: Larissa Diadkova, Lenski: Stanislas de Barbeyrac, Eugene Onegin: Iurii Samoilov, Gremin: Alexander Tsymbalyuk

Set in 19th-century Russia, Eugene Onegin tells the story of Tatiana, a romantic young woman who falls in love with the detached aristocrat Onegin. She confesses her feelings in a letter, but he rejects her, advising restraint. Later, Onegin provokes his friend Lenski by flirting with Olga, leading to a duel in which Lenski is killed. Years afterward, Onegin meets Tatiana again in St. Petersburg, now married and refined. Realizing he loves her, he begs for her affection, but she refuses to betray her husband, leaving Onegin alone and regretful. (3hr 45 mins including two intervals)

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