Film Guide MARCH-APRIL 2014Box oFFICE: 01432 340555 www.courtyard.org.uk

What does it Cost?Box office opening Times: 10am to 8pm - Monday to Saturday, 11am to 2.30pm - Sunday

* - Applies weekdays and term times only. No concessions available.All information contained in this guide is correct at the time of going to print, but may be subject to change.

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Children Under 16 £4.80v

Concessions £5.80v

Kids Club £4v

Courtyard Card (14-25) £3v

Matinee Screenings £4.80*v

Breakfast Movie (including a hot drink and pastry) £6.80*v

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Borderlines Film FestivalFriday 28 FeBruary - sunday 16 marCh

As well as recent releases such as 12 Years A Slave, Nebraska, Blue Is The Warmest Colour, Her, The Invisible Woman, The Monuments Men, Borderlines will show up to fifteen films from around the world on pre-release, including the wonderful The Past and the bittersweet romance The Lunchbox.

Sunday Lunch 30 March3 courses £19.95 2 courses £15.95

Kids U12 eat free from the Kids Menu[menu available online and from the Box office and Café Bar]

Join us at The Courtyard for a special family day out to treat your mum on 30 March. As well as some delightful set lunches from our Café Bar, there’s screenings of Philomena from 11am or Mamma Mia! from 2.45pm. Plus we’re opening up the secrets of backstage for a lucky few. If you’re interested in hearing some of the stories from behind the wings of our 15 year old venue, then book onto a half hour backstage tour. Plus we’ll give you a lovely glass of fizz to assist in the celebrations!Director: Phyllida LloydStarring: Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, Julie Walters, Dominic Cooper, Amanda SeyfriedUSA, 2008, 1 hour 48 minutes

Mother's Day Treat!

mamma mia!sunday 30 marCh 2:45pm

AS oF 1 APRIL 2014 THERE WILL BE A CHARGE oF £1.50 PER TRANSACTIoN**MoRE INFoRMATIoN oN oUR WEBSITE

This takes a sympathetic, yet subtly nuanced, view of the plight of Shira, a devout Israeli teenager trying to square her emotional needs with duty to faith and family. Intimate, authentic and immersive, like Wadjda, this is an extraordinary first film.

“An intelligent and moving examination of the possibilities of personal freedom within the strict confines of religion and tradition.” Mark Kermode, ObserverDirector: Rama BurshteinStarring: Hadas Yaron, Yiftach Klein, Irit Sheleg, Ido SamuelIsrael, 2012, 1 hour 31 minutes. Hebrew with English subtitles

CuBan Fury (15)In this unlikely comedy, Bruce a former teenage salsa prodigy attempts a comeback, donning his sequined outfits again to challenge a rival for the woman he loves. Spotlight hits, sweat drips, heels click - Nick Frost is Cuban Fury. Frost is always an endearing comic presence and this is a perfect vehicle for him to take centre stage.Director: James GriffithsStarring: Nick Frost, Rashida Jones, Chris o’Dowd, olivia ColmanUK, 2013, 1 hour 38 minutes

the niGht oF the hunter (12)

Mon 24 6pm

Tues 25 8.15pm

Wed 26 6pm

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Thu 27 6pm

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Mon 24 8pm

Tues 25 6pm SUBTITLES

Wed 26 8pm

Thu 27 8pm

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Meek and mild Walter Mitty spends his time conjuring up heroic daydreams, but is too timid to ask out his pretty co-worker, Cheryl, or stand up for himself when his job is threatened. But when Walter faces his ultimate real-world test, he springs into action on a global adventure exceeding anything even he could have dreamed of. Director: Ben StillerStarring: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Adam Scott, Shirley MacLaineUSA, 2013, 1 hour 54 minutes

Mon 17 7.30pm

Tues 18 11am

Wed 19 2.30pm

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the seCret liFe oF Walter mitty (pG)

Fill the void (u)

A poetic, visionary classic of Southern Gothic, graced with Mitchum’s finest performance as the sinister, charming, slyly comic Preacher Harry Powell. Determined to find the proceeds of a bank robbery his cellmate told him about before he died, Powell woos his cellmate’s widow Willa with his fire and brimstone rants, while threatening to dice her two kids if they don't give up their father's secret. A terrifying monochrome masterpiece. Director: Charles LaughtonStarring: Robert Mitchum, Lilian Gish, Shelley WintersUSA, 1955, 1 hour 32 minutes

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Sunday Lunch 30 March3 courses £19.95 2 courses £15.95

Kids U12 eat free from the Kids Menu[menu available online and from the Box office and Café Bar] AT THE BAR

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Jay Gatsby meets Gordon Gekko in this raucous portrait of the rise and fall of crooked banker Jordan Belfort (DiCaprio), a man who went from a law-abiding citizen struggling to pay his bills to being one of the fabulously wealthy, reckless rogue traders who epitomised the famously greedy 90s.Director: Martin ScorseseStarring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Joanna Lumley, Matthew McConaugheyUSA, 2013, 3 hours

philomena (12a) Back by popular demandJudi Dench is tremendous in this compelling true tale of love and loss that shows that there is laughter even in the darkest places. Strong-willed Philomena (Dench) teams up with Martin Sixsmith (Coogan), a world-weary journalist, for one final attempt to find the son who was taken from her.Director: Stephen FrearsStarring: Judi Dench, Steve CooganUK/USA/France, 2013, 1 hour 38 minutes

When he discovers a plot by Russian terrorists to take down the American economy, covert CIA analyst turned spy, Jack Ryan must fight to save his own life and those of countless others, while also trying to protect his fiancée Cathy (Knightley). A fast-moving, Bourne and Bond-like action thriller.Director: Kenneth BranaghStarring: Chris Pine, Keira Knightley, Kevin CostnerUSA, 2013, 1 hour 45 minutes

plot For peaCe (pG)This is the extraordinary story of the mysterious Jean-Yves Olivier, sanction busting businessman and trusted go-between, who played a key role in the dismantling of apartheid and the release of Nelson Mandela. For the first time, heads of state, generals, diplomats, master spies and anti-apartheid fighters bears vivid testimony to how the shadowy “Monsieur Jacques” became the improbable key to Mandela’s prison cell, helping to bring about regional peace and the end of racial discrimination in South Africa. Directors: Carlos Agullo, Mandy JacobsonStarring: Jean-Yves ollivier, Winnie Mandela, Joaquim Chissano, Thabo MbekiSouth Africa, 2013, 1 hour 24 minutes, French, Spanish, Portugese, Afikaans with subtitles

the WolF oF Wall street (18)

Fri 28 7.30pm

Mon 31 7.30pm

Tues 1 7.30pm

Wed 2 7.30pm

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Sun 30 11.30am

Mon 31 2.30pm, 6pm

Tues 1 2.30pm

Wed 2 11am, 2.30pm

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Mon 31 8.15pm

Tues 1 8pm

Wed 2 6pm

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Tues 1 6pm

Wed 2 8.15pm

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JaCk ryan: shadoW reCruit (12a)

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Mother's Day Treat!

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Oscar contender Roberts is exceptional as the acerbic, fatalistic Barbara, who returns home when her father goes missing, and struggles to deal with the ensuing fallout – in particular, with her toxic mother Violet (Streep), who’s suffering from mouth cancer, addicted to painkillers and given to doling out caustic asides and bitter insights into her children’s lives and relationships.Director: John Wells,Starring: Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dermot Mulroney, Ewan McGregor, Juliette Lewis, Chris Cooper, Sam Shepard, Abigail BreslinUSA, 2013, 2 hours 10 minutes

Laughter, magic and thrills galore in this swashbuckling new adventure about Zarina, a smart and ambitious dust-keeper fairy who’s captivated by Blue Pixie Dust and its endless possibilities. Tinker Bell and her friends must embark on an epic adventure to find Zarina, when her wild ideas get her into trouble.Director: Peggy HolmesWith the voices of: Tom Hiddleston, Christina Hendricks, Mae WhitmanUSA, 2013, 1 hour 24 minutes tbc

12 years a slave (15) An astonishing, unflinching historical drama, this epic indictment of slavery boasts a superb central performance by Chiwetel Ejiofor. Based on a true story, it follows Solomon Northup, a black free man who lived in New York with his family until he was cruelly tricked and enslaved in the Deep South.

“Steve McQueen has made the seminal film about slavery that Hollywood feared to tackle.” Kate Muir, The TimesDirector: Steve McQueenStarring: Chiwetel Ejoifor, Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Michael K. Williams, Benedict CumberbatchUSA/UK, 2013, 2 hours 14 minutes

Erin Brockovich meets Philadelphia in this terrifically engaging portrait of the wild living, homophobic, Texas cowboy and accidental AIDS activist, Ron Woodroof (McConaughey). Diagnosed with HIV and told that he has only thirty days to live, he starts treating himself, but soon finds himself battling a callous medical establishment unable to cope.

"In Dallas Buyers Club, Matthew McConaughey blazes in a role that Oscar voters will be powerless to keep off their shortlist." Tim Robey, The TelegraphDirector: Jean-Marc valléeStarring: Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto, Jennifer Garner USA, 2013, 1 hour 57 minutes

Fri 4 11am

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Mon 7 2.30pm

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Mon 7 2pm

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auGust: osaGe County (15)

tinkerBell & the pirate Fairy (u)

Sat 5 11am, 2pm

Sun 6 2pm

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dallas Buyers CluB (15)

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Courtyard Fundraiser12 years a slave (15)

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10% oFF Family meal dealCome and have lunch with your family in the Courtyard Cafe Bar when you see one of our family films this season and get 10% off your bill and a free coffee. [Applicable between 12 midday - 2.30pm when at least one main course and one kids meal is ordered].

Film FanatiCs disCountIf you love the silver screen and can't get enough of film, then buy in bulk and get a better deal. Book for 2 films out of our Film Fanatics programme (denoted by the Film Fanatics symbol) and we'll give you 20% off your tickets, book for 3 of the programme and we'll give you 30% off.

Mon 7 7.30pm

Ticket including glass of wine: £12.50 (no concessions)

Pre-screening Reception: 6.30pm

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Let us know what you think of our new comfy studio seating. We installed this last summer after so many of you said you’d like to sit in better seats to watch film at The Courtyard. We also updated our equipment to give you the best cinema experience. Many of you commented on the nice atmosphere here. And we found out a few other things in our survey too.

96% of you feel that Courtyard Film is good value for money.

You like drama, comedy and thrillers best, but many of you support foreign language, romances and musicals too.

You like family film. An average of four of our top ten films are family films, screening through weekends and holidays.

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the roCket (12a)A fun-filled tale of Laotian boy Ahlo, a twin who is traditionally believed to bring bad luck. To prove he’s not cursed Ahlo is determined to win the dangerous, lucrative Rocket Festival. This is a delightful glimpse into a very different world.

“If you aren't moved by the "The Rocket" your heart is defective” Film.comDirector: Kim MordauntStarring: Sitthiphon Disamoe, Loungnam Kaosainam, Thep PhongamAustralia/Laos/Thailand, 2013, 1 hour 36 minutes, subtitles

the Grand Budapest hotel (15 tBC)

a lonG Way doWn (15) Instead of jumping from a tower block, these complete strangers make a pact to stay together to help one another weather the difficulties of their lives. Disgraced TV host Martin, sacrificial Mum Maureen, messed up teenager Jess and failed American rock star JJ, form an unlikely group of friends as they try to pull back from the brink. Adapted from a Nick Hornby storyDirector: Pascal ChaumeilStarring: Pierce Brosnan, Rosamund Pike, Aaron Paul, Toni ColetteUK, 2014, 1 hour 48 minutes tbc

Mon 14 6pm

Tues 15 2.30pm, 8.30pm

Wed 16 6pm

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Mon 14 8.15pm

Tues 15 6pm

Wed 16 2.30pm, 7.30pm

Thu 17 6pm

Tues 15 7.30pm

Wed 16 8.15pm

Thu 17 8.30pm

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Set against the back-drop of a dramatically changing Continent between the Wars, this tells of the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enormous family fortune.Director: Wes AndersonStarring: Ralph Fiennes, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Saoirse RonanUSA/Germany, 2014, 1 hour 58 minutes tbc

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the invisiBle Woman (12a)

Tue 8 2pm

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At the height of his fame Charles Dickens (Fiennes) has a secret love affair with young actress Nelly Ternan (Jones) who is torn between her feelings for him and her upright Victorian morals. This is British costume drama at its best; an all-star cast (including a scene stealing turn from Kristin Scott Thomas), beautiful costumes and décor and glorious cinematography.Director: Ralph Fiennes,Starring: Kristin Scott Thomas, Felicity Jones, Ralph Fiennes, Tom HollanderUK, 2013, 1 hour 51 minutes

In this highly entertaining documentary Texan inventor Tim Jenison tries to solve one of the greatest mysteries of art. How did 17th century Dutch master Johannes ("Girl with a Pearl Earring") Vermeer manage to paint so photo-realistically - 150 years before the invention of photography? Deft, fascinating and informative.

Nominated for Best Documentary BAFTA 2014.Director: Teller Starring: Colin Blakemore, David Hockney, Tim JenisonUSA, 2013, 1 hour 20 minutes

Business titan, inventor, scientist, gourmand, two-time Olympic medalist and genius, Mr. Peabody also happens to be a dog. Using his most ingenious time travelling machine, Mr. Peabody and his adopted boy Sherman hurtle back in time to experience world-changing events first-hand and meet some of the greatest characters of all time.Director: Rob MinkoffWith the voices of: Stanley Tucci, Leslie Mann, Ty BurrellUSA, 2013, 1 hour 24 minutes tbc

the past (12a)Farhadi’s follow-up to his superb, Oscar-winning A Separation is another stunning study of modern family life in emotional flux. This time set in a Paris suburb where Ahmad arrives from Tehran to divorce his tempestuous, estranged wife Marie (Bejo). Farhadi’s cast is note-perfect, especially The Artist’s Bejo, playing beautifully against type as a flaky suburban mother of three. Director: Asghar Farhadi Starring: Ali Mosaffa, Bérénice Bejo, Tahar Rahim France/Iran, 2013, 2 hours 10 minutes minutes. Foreign language with British subtitles.

tim’s vermeer (12a)

Sat 19 8pm

Tues 22 8pm

Wed 23 8pm

Fri 25 11am

Sat 26 11am, 2.30pm

Sun 27 2pm

Mon 28 2.30pm

Tues 29 2.30pm SUBTITLES

5.30pm

Mon 28 2pm, 7.30pm

Tues 29 7.30pm

Wed 30 8pm

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the leGo movie (u) A humble LEGO mini-figure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil LEGO tyrant. Can he help them stop the mad, bad man from gluing the universe together?Directors: Phil Lord, Chris Miller, Chris McKayStarring: Chris Pratt, Morgan Freeman, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth BanksUSA, 2014, 1 hour 34 minutes tbc

Fri 18 11am, 2:30pm

Sat 19 11am, 2:30pm, 6pm

Tue 22 2:30pm, 6pm

Wed 23 2:30pm, 6pm

Thu 24 2:30pm

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mr peaBody & sherman (u)

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