Film Listings for July 13-19
An interesting week for the local cinemas: a heartwarming Olympic tie-in, a new school-based drama with Adrien Brody, and a chance to catch up with the prequels to The Dark Knight Rises before its release on July 20.
Film of the Week
Chariots of Fire (1981,drama, 124 mins) Everyman Maida Vale
After the play became a sensation at the Hampstead Theatre back in May, now comes the very timely restoration and rerelease of the 30-year-old film classic.The story of two British track athletes, one a determined Jew and the other a devout Christian, competing at the 1924 Olympics. Ludicrously heartwarming and guaranteed to get you in the Olympic spirit.
Fri 17:50, Sat 12:40, 20:35, Sun 12:00, 17:10, Mon, Thu 17:50, Tue 20:35, Wed 17:40
Also showing at the Swiss Cottage Odeon at 19:00 every night from Fri.
One-off screenings
Batman Begins / The Dark Knight Thu, 18:30 Finchley Rd Vue
In preparation for The Dark Knight Rises, Finchley Road Vue isputting on a double-bill the night before. At just £5, this is well worth a look.
Danny Boyle’s Frankenstein Sun 13:00 Everyman Belsize Park £tbc
Encore presentation of the National Theatre’s presentation of Frankenstein. This version has Benedict Cumberbatch as the monster.
Regular programme
The Tricycle Cinema
Detachment*
Tony Kaye (director of American History X) returns with a film focusing on a drifting schoolteacher played by Adrien Brody, who connects with teachers and students in his latest job. Support comes from Bryan Cranston, James Caan and Lucy Liu. Looks decent.
Fri 20:45, Sat 18:30, Sun 17:45, Mon-Wed 20:45, Thu 14:30.
7 Days in Havana* (2012, drama, 129 mins).
This looks distinctly odd. It has seven(!) directors – including Benicio del Toro and Gaspar Noe, and has been funded entirely by the Cuban tourist board. So, in effect, it's a two hour advert for Havana. To compound it all, it has been poorly reviewed.
Fri 18:15, Sat 15:45, Sun 19:45, Tue 20:30, Wed 18:00, Thu 17:45.
The Five Year Engagement
Fri 14:30, Sat 20:30, Sun 15:00, Mon 18:15, Tue 18:00, Thu 20:30.
(£9.50 adult, £8.50 concessions, Mon £6 adult, £4.50 Brent resident).
The Everyman Cinemas
Belsize Park
Electrik Children* (2012, drama, 96 mins)
This film looks so out there, that it might have come all the way round and be back at the start. A young Mormon girl believes in immaculate conception and that she has been impregnated by music. A bit much if you ask me.
Fri –Thu 16:10, 18:30, 20:50 (exc Sun when 15:55, 18:15, 20:35 and Tue when 16:20, 18:40, 21:00).
Men in Black 3
Fri, Sat, Mon, 13:40 Tue 13:50.
Hampstead
Marina Abramovic: The Artist is Present* (2012, documentary, 106 mins)
Documentary that follows the Serbian production artist as she prepares for a retrospective at MoMA. On the heavier side.
Sat 12:30, Sun 12:00, Thu 13:30
The Amazing Spider-man 2D
Fri –Thu 14:55, 17:55, 21:00 (exc Sun when 14:40, 17:40, 20:40).
The Hunter
Fri 20:35, Sat 13:25, 18:10, Sun 13:15, 20:15, Mon, Wed, Thu 20;35, Tue 18;10
My Sister’s Sister
Fri 18:20, Sat 20:35, Sun 15:40, Mon, Thu 18:20, Tue 20;35, Wed 16:00.
Moonrise Kingdom
Fri 16:00, Sat 15:50, Sun 17:55, Mon, Thu 16:00 Tue 15:50, Wed 18:15.
Maida Vale
Chariots of Fire* (see film of the week)
Magic Mike
Fri-Thu 15:45, 18:20, 21:00 (exc Sun when 15:15, 17:50, 20:30).
The Hunter
Fri, Mon, Thu 20:40 Sat 18:00, Sun 14:45, Tue 15:25, Wed 15:15.
Moonrise Kingdom
Fri, Sat, Mon, Thu 15:25, Sun 20:05, Tue 18:00, Wed 20:35.
Beauty and the Beast
Fri 13:25, Sat, Mon,Tue, Thu 13:30 Sun, Wed 13:00.
Prices vary for all three cinemas, but expect to pay around £13 for an adult ticket and £10 for a concession. Booking advised.
Finchley Road Vue
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World* (2012, romantic comedy, 101 minutes).
The film that currently occupies a massive poster space at West Hampstead tube station. Steve Carell tries to find his childhood sweetheart before the upcoming apocalypse. Keira (and her chin) go along for the ride.
Magic Mike
The Amazing Spider-man (2D,3D Xtreme)
Ice Age: Continental Drift
Katy Perry: Part of Me 3D (limited)
Friends with Kids
The Five-year Engagement
Men in Black 3
Prometheus
The Dictator (limited)
Other films show in Kids Club slots at weekend.
(£11.25 adult and £8.40 concessions. Before 17:00 on a Mon, Tue or Thu, adult tickets are £8.00.)
Swiss Cottage Odeon
Chariots of Fire* (see film of the week)
Magic Mike
The Amazing Spider-man (2D,3D and IMAX 3D)
Ice Age: Continental Drift (2D and 3D).
Killer Joe (club)
Men in Black 3 (2D)
(£10.75 adult, children £8.75 (£2 extra for 3D, £4 for IMAX). An adult seat in a club cinema is £16.00, a child’s £12.50.)
COMING SOON
July 20 - The Dark Knight Rises
July 27 - The Lorax
Aug 3 - TED, The Flowers of War
All times correct at time of publication.
*new release.
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