We have regular screenings on every Tuesday and Sunday of term, and occasionally on Thursdays as a special treat! We run two screenings of each film on the night starting at 6 or 6.30pm (depending on run time) and 9pm. Tickets and Snacks are available from half an hour before each screening.
Campus Cinema is proud to support initiatives that make our screenings more inclusive. Consequently, please be aware that all earlier screenings (6pm/6:30pm) will be shown with HoH subtitles that are provided by the distributors of the film when available. Thank you for continuing to support our organisation as we help to provide cinema for all.
Campus Cinema is proud to support initiatives that make our screenings more inclusive. Consequently, please be aware that all earlier screenings (6pm/6:30pm) will be shown with HoH subtitles that are provided by the distributors of the film when available. Thank you for continuing to support our organisation as we help to provide cinema for all.
What's On
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Hustlers
Sunday 10/11/19 - 6:30 & 9pm Dir: Lorene Scafaria Starring: Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Stiles 2019/15/110 mins/USA Inspired by a viral 2016 New York Magazine article, ‘Hustlers’ follows a group of savvy strip club employees. Working as a stripper to make ends meet, Destiny (Constance Wu) becomes friends with Ramona when the 2008 economics crisis hits, threatening their earnings, they formulate a scheme to take advantage of their unsuspecting clients. The operation soon grows as they bring in more stripes, and as the scheme grows, the stakes get higher and their plans start to spiral out of control. |
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Ready or Not
Tuesday 12/11/19 – 6:30 & 9pm Dir: Matt Bettinelli-Olin and Tyler Gillett Starring: Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Mark O’Brien 2019/18/95 mins/USA After marrying the man of her dreams, Grace (Weaving) is introduced to his family at their luxurious estate. Undisclosed to her, the family involves her as part of their chilling ritual where she must now hide from midnight until dawn as her new in-laws begin to pursue heart with deadly weapons. As Grace desperately attempts to survive the night she must find a way to turn the tables on her unwelcoming new relatives. Although classified as a horror/thriller. Ready or Not is a mix of tense, gory and light-hearted moments making it an entertaining watch for all! |
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The Farewell
Sunday 17/11/19 - 6.30 & 9pm Dir: Lulu Wang Starring: Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin 2019/PG/100 mins/USA ‘Based on an actual lie’... In this comedy-drama a young woman, Billi (Awkwafina), and her family return to China to say farewell to her terminally ill grandmother (Zhao Shuzhen), the only member of the family who isn’t told about her diagnosis. Wang paints a poignant, gently funny picture of the friction between Western and Eastern culture through Americanised Billi and her traditional Chinese family, and the themes of grief and dealing with death are universally relatable. The Farewell has received exceptional reviews and wide praise for Lulu Wang’s directing and Awkwafina’s acting, leaving no doubt that this film will be a beautiful watch. |
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The Last Tree
Tuesday 19/11/19 – 6.30 & 9pm Dir: Shola Amoo Starring: Nicholas Pinnock, Denise Black, Sam Adewunmi 2019/15/158 mins/UK The Last Tree is a coming-of-age drama following Femi, as he moves from an idyllic life in the Lincolnshire countryside with his foster carer Mary, to return to his mother’s strict household in inner London. Winning acclaim at Sundance for how the director marries together familiar teenage experiences of longing for independence, with Femi’s grappling with his British and Nigerian heritages - brought into greater focus when Femi travels to Nigeria. The film’s score works in conjunction with its stunning cinematography to produce and evocative, emotional film about coming-of-age in modern Britain. |
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Joker
Sunday 24th November - 6:30 and 9pm Dir: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz 2019/15/122 mins/USA Based on the most popular supervillain of DC Comics, comes a reimagining of Joker’s origin story. It’s 1981 and Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), works as a clown but aspires to be a stand-up comedian. He is struggling to find his way in Gotham’s fractured society, particularly owing to a neurological disorder which causes him to laugh uncontrollably when he is nervous. Arthur’s life begins to spiral downward out-of-control, leading him to make one bad decision that sets in motion a chain reaction of escalating events in this gritty character study. Put on a happy face and witness the journey from tragedy to comedy. |
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Judy
Tuesday 26th November – 6.30 & 9pm Dir: Rupert Goold Starring: Renee Zellweger, Jessie Buckley, Finn Quilter 2019/12A/118 mins/USA Grasping for one more comeback, one last chance... Capturing the story of legendary performer Judy Garland as she arrives a in London during the winter of 1968 to perform a series of sold-out concerts. English theatre director Rupert Goold produces a biopic which is incredibly relevant and has appeal for viewers of any generation. Dealing with the origins of Garland’s substance abuse, eating disorders, and desperation for external validation - as well as her exploitation by MGM bosses. Judy is both a sad and sympathetic take on her life in the late 1960s. This film promises an emotional journey and one of Renee Zellwegers strongest performances. |
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Official Secrets
Sunday 1st December – 6:30pm & 9pm Dir: Gavin Hood Starring: Kiera Knightley, Matthew Goode, Matt Smith 2019/15/112mins/UK and USA Follow Katharine Gun (Knightley), British GCHQ translator and whistleblower, as she is charged with breaking the Official Secrets Act. Exposing an illegal NSA spy operation pushing for the 2003 was on Iraq, her decision to leak this information lands her in deep trouble, and at risk of imprisonment. With her life, liberty and marriage at stake, Gun must set out to defend her actions and protect the interests of the British people in the face of power and conspiracy. Based on a true story, this political thriller is not one to miss. |
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The Peanut Butter Falcon
Tuesday 3rd December – 6:30pm & 9pm Dir: Tyler Nilsson and Michael Schwarts Starring: Zack Gottsagen, Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson 2019/12A/97mins/USA After running away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream of attending his idol’s professional wrestling school, Zak (Gottsagen), a 22-year-old with Down’s syndrome, meets Tyler (Shia LaBeouf) a small time criminal on the run, who agrees to help him on his journey. Along the way the pair face danger, forge unbreakable bonds and convince Eleanor (Johnson), a nurse tasked with Zak’s return to join them on their journey. Winning plaudits at South by Southwest, with LaBeouf and Gottsagen receiving praise for their performance. |
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Zombieland: Double Tap
Sunday 8th December – 6:30pm & 9pm Dir: Ruben Fleischer Starring: Woody Harrleson, Jesse Eisenberg and Emma Stone 2019/12A/97mins/USA Ten years after the events of the first film, Double Tap reunites the star-studded cast for another hour and a half of zombie-killing fun. Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), Columbus (Eisenberg), Wichita (Stone) and Little Rock (Breslin), now with a decade of experience in post-apocalyptic survival, go head-to-head with newly evolved zombies after moving to the American Midwest. With fresh faces joining the cast including Zoey Deutschland as Madison, Rosario Dawson as Nevada and Luke Wilson as Albuquerque, this film has been on of the most anticipated sequels of recent years and is sure to be a satisfying watch! |
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The Last Black Man in San Francisco
Tuesday 10th December – 6:30pm & 9pm Dir: Joe Talbot Starring: Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors, Danny Glover 2019/15/121mins/USA Distributed by A24, Joe Talbot’s feature directorial debut follows Jimmie Fails, accompanied by his best friend Mont as he attempts to reclaim the Victorian home built by his grandfather. The story, written by childhood friends Talbot and Fails, is loosely based on Fail’s own life. The film premiered at Sundance in January, where it won Best Direcot and a s-recusal Jury Prize for Creative Collaboration. The Last Black Man in San Francisco explores gentrification, but its central theme is universal - a longing for home, safety and a sense of belonging. Tender and thought-provoking, this beautiful film is a must see. |
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