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Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, the groundbreaking 1972 film directed by Adrian Maben, returns to theaters, now digitally re-mastered in 4K from the original 35mm footage with enhanced Dolby Atmos audio (which will really make the most of our impressive Dolby Atmos sound system!). Set in the hauntingly beautiful ruins of the ancient Roman Amphitheater in Pompeii, Italy, the film captures Pink Floyd performing an intimate concert without an audience. Filmed in October 1971, the performance features unforgettable tracks such as “Echoes,” “A Saucerful of Secrets,” and “One of These Days.” The breathtaking visuals of the amphitheater, captured both day and night, amplify the magic of the performance, creating a unique and immersive experience. Additionally, the film includes rare behind-the-scenes glimpses of the band working on The Dark Side of the Moon at Abbey Road Studios. This meticulous restoration delivers stunning image and sound quality, featuring a theatrical mix from Steven Wilson. These upgrades enhance the film's depth and clarity while preserving the authenticity and spirit of the original 1972 release. Inspired by the golden warmth of Pompeii’s iconic setting, the remaster transforms this timeless piece into a masterpiece of sight and sound. Experience Pink Floyd like never before through this pioneering audio-visual remaster!

Oscar-winning director James Cameron, known for remarkable ability to produce excellent two-parters, is back with Avatar: Fire and Ash, his first 'part three'. Return to Pandora in this immersive new adventure with Marine turned Na’vi leader Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and the Sully family. As Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death they encounter a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe. The conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges. Winner of 'Best Visual Effects' at this year's Oscars, the film's leading cast have returned for the third installment of the Avatar franchise. "The most spectacular spectacle you could ever ask for — utterly transportive, technically masterful" Empire ★★★★ "Striking action sequences and evocative imagery throughout" HeyUGuys ★★★★

Director Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite) reunites with Emma Stone to create this remarkable Best Picture Oscar nominated, genre-bending, sci-fi satirical-thriller. Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company (Emma Stone), convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth. As paranoia mounts, their clash spirals into a dangerous game where reality, ideology, and control violently collide. The film also stars Jesse Plemons (Breaking Bad, The Irishman) and newcomer Aidan Delbis. Adapted from the South Korean film Save the Green Planet!, Bugonia has been nominated for four Oscars including Best Actress and Best Music. "A bald Emma Stone dazzles in Yorgos Lanthimos’s timely, heartbreaking comic satire" The Independent ★★★★★ "Emma Stone’s conspiracy theory satire is masterfully macabre" The Telegraph ★★★★★ "A tense and darkly funny thriller" Empire ★★★★

This highly engaging film takes us on a journey through the life of one of the most prevalent female icons: Frida Kahlo. She was a prolific self-portraitist, using the canvas as a mirror through all stages of her turbulent and, at times, tragic life. Guided with interview, commentary and Frida’s own words, EXHIBITION ON SCREEN uncovers that this, however, was not a life defined by tragedy. Featuring key exhibitions and interviews with world-renowned Kahlo curators, EXHIBITION ON SCREEN explores the extraordinary symbolism and themes in these personal canvases to seek a deeper understanding of the real Frida Kahlo. Using cinema to take an up-close and intimate look at her works we examine how great an artist she can be considered. Displaying a treasure trove of colour and a feast of vibrancy on screen, this personal and intimate film offers privileged access to her works and highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her resilience and her unmatched lust for life, men, women, politics and her cultural heritage.

This is a family-friendly screening. Tickets are just £6 GOAT is an fun, original action-comedy set in an all-animal world. The story follows Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once in a lifetime shot to join the pros and play 'roarball', a high-intensity, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Will’s new teammates aren’t thrilled about having a little goat on their roster, but Will is determined to revolutionise the sport and prove once and for all that 'smalls can ball!'. When booking please kindly take into account, as per our T&Cs, that group bookings must be no more than 10 people and have at least one adult per five children. Food and drink that is not purchased on the premises is not permitted at any screening.

Claire Foy (The Crown) and Brendon Gleeson star as father and daughter in this heartfelt British drama that was BAFTA nominated for Outstanding British Film of the Year. When Helen's beloved father passes away, she is knocked sideways by grief and loses herself in memories of their time birding and exploring the natural world together. She becomes obsessed with the idea of training her own goshawk, and so she brings the fearsome bird Mabel home to her life as a graduate fellow at Cambridge. Helen fills the freezer with hawk food and turns off her phone, ready to embark on the long, strange business of trying to train this wildest of animals. But as she labours to tame Mabel, a grieving Helen undergoes an untaming of her own. A record of a spiritual journey, H is for Hawk is a story about memory and nature and how it might be possible to reconcile death with life and love. Claire Foy undertook extensive falconry training for the role which has resulted in a beautiful sense of autheniticity to the scenes featuring 'Mabel'. The film's hawk trainers, Lloyd and Rose Buck, described Foy as a 'natural' when it came to handling the five birds that played Mabel. The film is based on a 2014 memoir by naturalist Helen Macdonald. "Claire Foy is remarkable in this tender tale" The Independent ★★★★ "A warm and pensive adaptation" The Telegraph ★★★★ "Claire Foy has never been better" The Times ★★★★

Academy Award-winning writer-director Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) has another Best Picture Oscar-nominee under her belt with Hamnet. The film tells the powerful love story that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, 'Hamlet'. Starring Paul Mescal (Aftersun, Gladiator II and Normal People) alongside Jessie Buckley (Wild Rose, Wicked Little Letters), Hamnet is set in 1580, England. A poor Latin tutor by the, now world-famous, name of William Shakespeare meets free-spirited Agnes and the captivated pair strike up an affair that leads to marriage and three children. Yet as Will pursues a budding theater career in far-away London, Agnes anchors their domestic world alone. When tragedy strikes, the couple’s once-unshakable bond is tested, but their shared experience sets the stage for a work that will never be forgotten. Hamnet has received huge critical acclaim and has been nominated for eight Oscars including Best Directing, Best Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay. "This is, instantly, the essential Shakespeare movie" The Times ★★★★★ "Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley beguile and captivate" The Guardian ★★★★★ "This sublime adaptation of Hamnet couldn’t have been done any better" The Telegraph ★★★★★

Directed by Bradley Cooper, Is This Thing On? is loosely based on popular British comedian John Bishop's life. Will Arnett stars as the self-deprecating and dryly funny Alex Novak alongside Oscar-winning actress Laura Dern who plays Alex's wife Tess. As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex seeks new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made for their family — forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form. Is This Thing On? is the third film in Bradley Cooper’s directorial career and, as if often the way with actor-turned-directors, he has cast himself in the great, very amusing, role of Arnie; Alex’s permanently stoned best pal. "The characters are so engaging" The Times ★★★★★ "Like a great routine, beneath the jokes lurks something tender, grounded and real" The Guardian ★★★★ "It’s Cooper’s funniest film behind the camera" Empire ★★★★ "The performances are really great" Mark Kermode

The Regal Cinema’s World Cinema series presents the Oscar-nominated, winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes, It Was Just an Accident, from fearless Iranian director Jafar Panahi. When an auto mechanic encounters the man who may have been his torturer in prison, he kidnaps him to exact vengeance. But since the sole clue to Eghbal’s identity is the squeak of his prosthetic leg, Vahid turns to other now-freed victims for confirmation. And the danger only escalates. Powered by thrilling momentum and peerless craft, France’s Best International Feature Film nominee at the 98th Academy Awards asks us to consider, and reconsider, the line between right and wrong. In early 2023 the Iranian regime lifted director Jafar Panahi's 20-year ban from making films... and leaving the country. He made this remarkably special film in complete secrecy, with all the filming taking place covertly. In fact, the film was released here in the UK the same week that its director was handed a prison sentence. This film will be shown in Persian and Azerbaijani with English subtitles. "Jafar Panahi has made one of the very best films of 2025" The Irish Times ★★★★★ "A film of overwhelmingly visceral emotion" The Independent ★★★★★ "Packed with the richness of humanity and surprising turns of fortune" The Evening Standard ★★★★★ "Jafar Panahi’s darkly funny, Coen-esque abduction tale hits like a cudgel" Time Out ★★★★★ "The work of a master" The Financial Times ★★★★★

Laura is part of our monthly Classic Film Series. Tickets are just £6. Nominated for five Academy Awards, this stylish Oscar-winning noir twists and turns with new suspects, new evidence and unexpected revelations. A wealthy journalist (Clifton Webb) becomes entranced with a beautiful young career woman named Laura (Gene Tierney). But shortly before her wedding to a dashing young playboy (Vincent Price), she is found murdered. Stirred by her portrait, the detective (Dana Andrews) assigned to her case finds that he, too, is strangely under Laura's spell. Laura won an Oscar for Best Cinematography (Black-and-White) and was nominated for a further four awards including Best Actor and Best Director. "A fascinating whodunnit-noir" The Guardian ★★★★★ "Superb and potent" Empire ★★★★★

Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner, “offers a beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance” (The Telegraph). Sung in Russian with English subtitles.

BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville joins Aidan Turner in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare. "Undeniably the jewel in the crown of the NT’s spring season" Time Out

This darkly funny tale of youth and self-discovery stars Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton), Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play full to the brim with secrets. Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene.

Rose of Nevada is the next highly anticipated, and critically acclaimed, film from Cornish filmmaker Mark Jenkin; who was also responsible for the incredibly unique, BAFTA-award-winning, film Bait. Unique among British feature filmmakers for the analogue way in which he crafts his films, Jenkin has once again shot on a vintage hand-cranked 16mm Bolex camera, hand-processed the film and added all sound in post production. Set in Cornwall, a fishing boat called the Rose of Nevada that was lost with all hands 30 years ago, mysteriously reappears in the old harbour of a forgotten village. For those who remember, it’s surely a sign. The boat must go out to sea again and maybe then the luck of the devastated village will turn. Young father Nick (George MacKay) and enigmatic newcomer Liam (Callum Turner) join captain Murgey (Francis Magee), and they head to sea. But when they return, satisfied with their haul, something is amiss — they’ve slipped back in time, and the villagers greet them as if they are the original crew. "Another really bold and distinct statement from Jenkin" The Guardian ★★★★ ‘A Cornish modern classic. Eerie, heart-breaking, wonderful’ Mark Kermode "A remarkably beautiful Cornish time-loop drama" BFI

The dashing prince Tamino is on a quest to find love and happiness. With the bird-catcher Papageno at his side and armed with a magic flute, he must battle trials, tribulations and an evil sorcerer to rescue the imprisoned Pamina. Mozart’s fantastical opera glitters in David McVicar’s enchanting production. The production features a star-studded cast including Julia Bullock as Pamina, Amitai Pati as Tamino, Huw Montague Rendall as Papageno, Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and Soloman Howard as Sarastro, led by French conductor Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut. Sung in German with subtitles.

You don't have to be a football fan to enjoy this powerful showdown that goes beyond sport. Saipan is a dramatic and often comic tale of leadership, loyalty and a rivalry that captured global attention. Starring Normal People's Éanna Hardwicke and Steve Coogan, Saipan tells the gripping true story of the explosive clash between football star Roy Keane and manager Mick McCarthy before the 2002 World Cup. Their feud, rooted in clashing standards and personalities, erupted on the island of Saipan, shaking the Irish team and nation. As Keane walked out, McCarthy faced chaos. "Thrilling big-screen drama" The Guardian ★★★★ "Gripping" The Times ★★★★

This is a Silver Screening for film fans aged 55yrs plus. Tickets are just £6. Academy Award-winning writer-director Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) has another Best Picture Oscar-nominee under her belt with Hamnet. The film tells the powerful love story that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, 'Hamlet'. Starring Paul Mescal (Aftersun, Gladiator II and Normal People) alongside Jessie Buckley (Wild Rose, Wicked Little Letters), Hamnet is set in 1580, England. A poor Latin tutor by the, now world-famous, name of William Shakespeare meets free-spirited Agnes and the captivated pair strike up an affair that leads to marriage and three children. Yet as Will pursues a budding theater career in far-away London, Agnes anchors their domestic world alone. When tragedy strikes, the couple’s once-unshakable bond is tested, but their shared experience sets the stage for a work that will never be forgotten. Hamnet has received huge critical acclaim and has been nominated for eight Oscars including Best Directing, Best Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay. "This is, instantly, the essential Shakespeare movie" The Times ★★★★★ "Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley beguile and captivate" The Guardian ★★★★★ "This sublime adaptation of Hamnet couldn’t have been done any better" The Telegraph ★★★★★

This is a Silver Screening for film fans aged 55yrs plus. Tickets are just £6. Last year’s global cinematic cultural sensation now reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion in Wicked: For Good. Directed once again by award-winning director Jon M. Chu and starring the spectacular returning cast, led by Academy Award nominated superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good. The film is produced by the returning powerhouse duo comprising of Tony and Emmy winning powerhouse Marc Platt and multiple Tony winner David Stone. Wicked: For Good's impressive score is by John Powell & Stephen Schwartz, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. "An exhilarating piece of movie musical magic" The Standard ★★★★★ "A soaring musical triumph filled with standout performances, extraordinary craft, and an emotional core" HeyUGuys ★★★★★ "This emotionally soaring sequel is 'more captivating' than the first film" BBC ★★★★

The most Oscar-nominated film of all time, Sinners is a genre-bending, blues-infused supernatural gothic thriller. Michael B Jordan, who recently won an Oscar for Best Leading Actor, stars in the dual role of 1930s gangster twins Smoke and Stack who are trying to leave their troubled lives behind. But when they return to their hometown to start again they discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. Sinners was nominated for a record-breaking 16 Oscars of which it ended up winning: Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay. "First-class movie entertainment" The Irish Times ★★★★★ "Wild, untrammelled and thrillingly unpredictable" The Guardian ★★★★ "Devilish fun with a side of social commentary" The Standard ★★★★ "A wildly original, defiantly weird and gorgeously made film" Empire ★★★★

Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band called 'Lightning and Thunder', proving that it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams. Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson star as the Milwaukee husband and wife duo. Both have received critical-acclaim for their acting and vocal performances, and Kate Hudson has also received a Best Actress Oscar-nomination for her role. "The casting is ingenious" The Times ★★★★ "Undeniably entertaining" The Guardian ★★★★

The Blues Brothers is part of our monthly Classic Film Series. Tickets are just £6. Cult classic comedy-musical The Blues Brothers sees Elwood reunite with his brother Jake, who is fresh out of jail, and get their old band back together with the goal of saving the orphanage they grew up in. Jake and Elwood must raise $5,000 from a benefit concert to save the orphanage. However, after playing several gigs they make a number of enemies, including the police... Directed by John Landis and starring John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Carrie Fisher, James Brown and Aretha Franklin, to name but a few, Blues Brothers is one of the most memorable films of the late 20th century. The film features incredible musicians and has a truly superb soundtrack - with songs from Elmore James, Louis Jordan, Kitty Wells and Sam & Dave. Don’t forget to keep your eyes open for cameos from Landis, Twiggy, Frank Oz and Steven Spielberg! "The stunts are still awe-inspiring, and there's plenty of laughs. They really were thinking big" The Guardian ★★★★ "Better music than any film had had for many years" Empire ★★★★

British historical drama The Choral, starring Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), is set in 1916 as the war rages on the Western Front. The Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The Choral’s ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks. They must also engage a new chorus master, and despite their suspicions that he has something to hide, their best bet seems to be Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) – driven, uncompromising, and recently returned from a career in Germany. As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together. The Choral is the fourth writer-director collaboration for award-winning pair Alan Bennett and Nicholas Hytner. Their previous ventures together include the acclaimed film The Lady in The Van and The Madness of King George. "One of Ralph Fiennes’s best performances" The Times ★★★★ "A quiet and consistent pleasure" The Guardian ★★★★ "Wry, melancholic, sneakily profound" The Telegraph ★★★★

This is a family-friendly screening. Tickets are just £6 SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail in their biggest, cinematic event yet: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman, a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate, on a seafaring comedy-adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before. "Fresh and funny" Irish Times ★★★★ When booking please kindly take into account, as per our T&Cs, that group bookings must be no more than 10 people and have at least one adult per five children. Food and drink that is not purchased on the premises is not permitted at any screening.

The Regal Cinema’s World Cinema series presents When Autumn Falls from acclaimed French writer-director François Ozon. Hélène Vincent stars as Michelle, a loving grandmother who is enjoying a peaceful retirement in a quiet Burgundy village, close to her best friend Marie-Claude. When her Parisian daughter drops off her son to spend the school holiday with his grandma, Michelle, feeling stressed out by her daughter, decides to serve her toxic mushrooms for lunch. Valérie quickly recovers, but forbids her mother from seeing her grandson anymore. Feeling lonely and guilty, Michelle falls into a depression… until Marie-Claude’s son gets out of prison. The film's leading cast features Josiane Balasko, Ludivine Sagnier, Pierre Lottin and Garlan Erlos. This film will be in French with English subtitles. "A small gem of a mystery" The Guardian ★★★★ "The whole cast is terrific" Financial Times ★★★★