NxNW6 film listings Oct 26th-Nov 1st

Time again for the weekly West Hampstead film round-up brought to you by Mark - the Tim Burton of NW6 (tweeting at @NxNW6) (as opposed to the Tim Burton of NW3 who is actually Tim Burton).

Film Listings for Oct 26-Nov 1
Film news: there is a bumper crop of one-off Halloween-inspired screenings and events across the area this week, not least the second #whampfilm event this Friday night at the local IMAX where 30 of us are watching Skyfall (see you there).

The main news this week is the introduction of a pop-up cinema for kids opening in Queens Parade, Willseden Green. It's completely free and the first screening is Halloween themed. It will be either 'A Nightmare Before Christmas' or the Disney version of 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. You can vote for your preference.

Film of the Week

Skyfall (2012, action thriller, 143 mins, 12A)

It has been four long years since the underwhelming and under performing 'Quantum of Solace'. The word of mouth on 'Skyfall' is that this is a real return to form. I'm just grateful that it isn't in 3D.
Showing at the Everyman Hampstead, Maida Vale and both multiplexes from Friday (times below). Tickets for this weekend are limited with a number of screenings already sold out. The exception is the Finchley Rd Vue who are showing it an impressive 23 times daily with a full range of options (Xtreme, over 18s only, etc.).

One-off screenings
MENA Film Festival - The Tricycle Fri 26-Sat 27. Multiple screenings across the two days.
Festival to celebrate Middle Eastern and North African film making. Full listings are available here.
Halloween (1978, 91 mins, horror, 18) Finchley Road Vue Wed 31st 22:00 £12
Classic horror from John Carpenter (Escape from New York, The Fog) with Donald Pleasence and Jamie Lee Curtis in a star making turn. One of the original slasher films that spawned numerous inferior sequels and countless imitators. Terrifying.
The Shining (1980, 142 mins, horror, 15) Everyman Hampstead Wed 31st 20:35 £13
Preview of the digitally remastered classic that is being released in cinemas next Friday. This US version of the film has never previously been seen in the UK and adds 20 minutes of additional footage.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975, 100 mins, comedy musical, 12) Finchley Road Vue Wed 31st 20:00 £12.
Great opening titles, apart from that it's a bit overrated in my opinion. Maybe it's just not my thing.
The Birds (1963, 119 mins, horror thriller, 15) Everyman Hampstead Sun 28th 13:00 £10
Latest film from the monthly Everyman classic cinema club. This Hitchcock film has been in the news recently for the fresh allegations from Tippi Hedren about her relationship with Hitch during the filming. Adds an additonal element to the already multi-layered film. A masterpiece.

Regular programme
Hampstead Film Society
Pan's Labyrinth (2006, 118 mins, drama fantasy, subtitles)
Guillermo del Toro film set in 1944 fascist Spain. The young stepdaughter of an evil army officer escapes into an scary but captivating fantasy world. Political allegory that grows in stature with every passing year.  Recommended.
Hampstead Town Hall – Tue 30th 19:00 £7.

The Tricycle Cinema
Beasts of the Southern Wild  
Fri, Sat 18:15 Sun 17:45, Mon, Tue 18:15 Wed, Thu 20:45.
On the Road
Fri 14:30, Sun 20:00, Mon, Tue 20:30 Wed, Thu 18:00
Brave
Tue 14:30(£9.50 adult, £8.50 concessions, Mon £6 adult, £4.50 Brent resident).

The Everyman Cinemas
Belsize Park
Frankenweenie (3D)
Fri, Mon Tue 14:10, 16:20, 18:30, Sat 13:00, 15:15, Sun 13:40, 15:50, 18:00, Wed 16:30, 18:20, Thu 13:50.  
Untouchable
Word-of-mouth hit is back for encore screenings.
Fri, Mon-Wed 20:45, Sat 21:45, Sun 20:15 Thu 16:10.

Hampstead
Skyfall* (see film of the week).
Fri-Sun sold out except Fri 11:40, 14:35, Sat & Sun at 11:00.
Mon-Thu 14:35, 17:50, 21:05 (Mon eve screening sold out)
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Fri 12:15, 15:40, 18:15, 20:40, Sat 12:05, 15:05, 21:50, Sun 16:00, 18:20, 20:55.
Mon-Thu 15:15, 18:15, 20:40.  

Maida Vale
Skyfall* (see film of the week).
Fri-Sun sold out except Fri 12:00, 14:35, Sat 12:00, Sun 11:30, 14:00, 20:30.
Mon-Thu 14:30, 17:45, 21:00.
Frankenweenie (2D)
Fri, Sat 12:25, 16:10, Sun 11:50, 15:40  Mon-Thu 14:00, 16:10. 
Untouchable   
Fri-Thu 18:20, 21:10 (Sun 17:50, 20:40)Prices vary for all three cinemas, but expect to pay around £13 for an adult ticket and £10 for a concession. Booking advised.

Multiplexes

Finchley Road Vue
Skyfall* (see film of the week, showing 23 times daily).
Fun Size* (2012, tbc mins, comedy, tbc rating) – from Mon 29 only.
Details are thin on the ground, looks like a comedy take on Halloween with Johnny Knoxville. Not out until early next week.
Silent Hill: Revelation 3D* (2012, 94 mins, horror,15) from Wed 31 only
Sequel to the video game adaptation from 2006. With Sean Bean. I don't think it will be troubling the Academy.
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2D & 3D)
Paranormal Activity 4
Frankenweenie (2D & 3D, daytime slots only)
Hotel Transylvania (2D & 3D)
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (limted)
Taken 2
Sinister (limited)
Ice Age 4: Continental Drift (2D & 3D; it's back and this time it's personal).Other films show in Kids Club slots
(£11.25 adult and £8.40 concessions. Before 17:00 on a Mon, Tue or Thu, adult tickets are £8.00.)

Swiss Cottage Odeon
Skyfall* (see film of the week, IMAX, club, std)
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2D &3D)
Taken 2
Ginger & Rosa
Untouchable
(Click here for pricing)

COMING SOON
Nov 2 - The Master, Rust & Bone, The Shining (rerelease).
Nov 9 – Argo, People like Us, Alps, The Sapphires
Nov 16 – Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2, Amour (Palme d’Or winner), Lawrence of Arabia (re-release).All times correct at time of publication.
*new release.

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