A talented teenage Ukrainian gymnast exiled in Switzerland dreams of Olympic gold in Elie Grappe’s multi-award-winning drama. This g=film is being shown as part of the ‘UK Cinemas in Support of Ukraine’ fundraising initiative.
Last Night In Soho delivers on an epic 60s soundtrack to transport the viewer into swinging Soho of yesteryear. However, the transition from a potentially cheesy musical movie into a gory, gritty and deadly dalliance with the past will keep audiences guessing, with twists and turns aplenty ensuring they can never fully relax into knowing what will come next.
Nominated for 6 Oscars, King Richard is a US drama following the father of aspiring tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams as he tries to help his daughters achieve their dreams. King Richard transcends sport biopic formulas with refreshingly nuanced storytelling, and a towering performance from Will Smith in the title role.
This intense, bold film plays out over three days at Christmas, ten years after Charles had married Di and on the cusp of their split. They can barely look at each other and Di’s behaviour spirals to near-madness. Kristen Stewart’s remarkable performance makes this a “fable of true tragedy”.
This tale of a man who must fight his way out of the traps inside his own head emerges as one of the best and most-resonant films of the lockdown era. Ahmed, who spent months learning drumming and American Sign Language for the film, is a revelation.
Micmacs, a French nonsense word that roughly translates as “shenanigans,” is the apt title of this movie. Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the writer and director who gave us the quirky romantic masterpiece Amelie, has made another riotously inventive and hilarious movie that is a constant delight from start to finish.
The Chorus tells the story of a kindly teacher who slowly but very surely wins over his urchin pupils through the joy of music despite innumerable obstacles put in his path. Centred on the soaring sound of a boy’s choir, this film will charm your ears and give you an emotional tale of how humble dreams can change lives.
House of Gucci is a titillating, ridiculous and utterly engrossing soap opera. It’s based on a luscious, true story featuring vicious family infighting and culminating in a murder. House of Gucci has it all when it comes to family intrigue and betrayal, fronted by a knock-out performance from Lady Gaga.
Led by arresting performances from Steven Yeun and Yeri Han, Minari offers an intimate and heart-wrenching portrait of family and assimilation in 1980s America.
A fresh and distinctive take on Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece. Set in the 1840s, it chronicles the life of its iconic title character as he navigates a chaotic world to find his elusive place within it.