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SCREEN GUIDE: Films in London this week [15 to 21 NOV 2019]

RADIANT CIRCUS is your handcrafted guide to London’s DIY, indie & alternative movie nights, film events & gallery screenings. Our latest SCREEN GUIDE helps you find great films in London this week*.

FRI 15 // SAT 16 // SUN 17 // MON 18 // TUE 19 // WED 20 // THU 21

Find films in London this week by:

SINGLE-O EXHIBITS (one-off attractions – by date) // MUSEUM SHOWS (several exhibits under one roof – by seasons & festivals) // GRIND SHOWS (a selection of new releases & regular runs).

FEATURED ATTRACTION

Nocturnal Dream Show: LUMINOUS PROCURESS d. Steven Arnold, 1971 + Shorts/Live Performance at The Horse Hospital (16 NOV 19:30):

  • “A one-night only staging of a ‘Nocturnal Dream Show’ including a screening of Steven Arnold’s only film, LUMINOUS PROCURESS (1971), a selection of underground shorts from The Horse Hospital’s archives and impromptu performances from special guests including ‘the last chanteuse’ Anne Pigalle. All funds raised go towards the ‘Stop The Horse Hospital Closing’ campaign.”

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Fringe! Queer Film & Arts Fest concludes this weekend at venues across East London (12 to 17 NOV). Get stuck in with our top ten recommendations for this year’s festival.

LUNCHTIME FILM SOCIETY: THE MATCHMAKER, part of THAT FRIDAY FEELING.

We’ve been writing about some of the films we’ve seen and shown. Catch up with our latest screen diaries about the Smartphone Film Festival and LUNCHTIME FLM SOCIETY.

Screen25 NOV Campaign

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FILMS IN LONDON THIS WEEK

SINGLE-O EXHIBITS

ONE-OFF MOVIE NIGHTS, FILM EVENTS & GALLERY SCREENINGS (by date/event)

FRI 15

Films in London this week: The Liberated Film Club XI at Close-Up (15 NOV).
Films in London this week: The Liberated Film Club XI at Close-Up (15 NOV).

HEIMAT IS A SPACE IN TIME d. Thomas Heise, 2019 + Intro by Martin Brady at ICA (15 NOV 19:15).

  • “Shot in black and white and drawing on letters, diaries, and other personal documents, HEIMAT IS A SPACE IN TIME traces the story of German filmmaker Thomas Heise’s family over several generations. Composed of a series of fragmented narratives, the film is a monumental historical essay and moving account of a family torn apart by the upheavals of the 20th century.”

The Liberated Film Club XI with Dennis Cooper at Close-Up (15 NOV 20:15):

  • “Because you’re sick of knowing exactly what you’re going to get and you’re sick when you get it.” We’re thrilled to welcome Dennis Cooper as our special guest for the eleventh instalment of The Liberated Film Club, and an edition of 5 risograph printed posters signed by the guest will be available exclusively on the night.”

MAKE YOUR OWN DAMN ART: THE WORLD OF BOB AND ROBERTA SMITH d. John Rogers, 2012 + Q&A with the director & Music by Bob & Roberta Smith and Jessica Voorsanger at Regent Street Cinema (15 NOV 19:30):

  • Heavenly Films presents: “To coincide with the realise of Bob and Roberta Smith’s debut single ARTISTS RUIN IT, Heavenly Films is proud to present John Rogers’ wonderful documentary MAKE YOUR OWN DAMN ART. Shot over three years, Rogers’ film offers a unique insight into the creative practices of one of Britain’s most outstanding and outspokenly political artists.”

More films in London today (A – Z):

  • A DOG CALLED MONEY d. Seamus Murphy at ICA (15 NOV 15:05). APOLLO 11 d. Todd Douglas Miller, 2019 + Space Survival & Rocket Building Workshops presented by Screen25 at Harris Academy South Norwood (15 NOV 19:45 – Use promo code “CIRCUS19” to book & save). EARTH IN CRISIS: PLASTIC CHINA d. Wang Jiulang, 2016 + Q&A with the director at Phoenix Cinema (15 NOV 20:00). IL GATTO A NOVE CODE aka Cat o’Nine Tails d. Dario Argento, 1971 + Salon Discussion with Nick Walker, Rochester Kino at Italian Cultural Institute (15 NOV 19:00 – FREE!). LITTLE MONSTERS d. Abe Forsythe, 2019 at Rio Cinema (15 NOV 21:15). MAKING WAVES: THE ART OF CINEMATIC SOUND d. Midge Costin, 2019 at DocHouse (15 NOV 16:30). MONOS d. Alejandro Landes, 2019 at ICA (15 NOV 20:50). ROCKETMAN d. Dexter Fletcher, 2019 presented by Talkies Community Cinema at Bounds Green Bowls & Tennis Club (15 NOV 19:00). SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN d. Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen, 1952 at JW3 (15 NOV 12:20). VIY, SPIRIT OF EVIL d. Konstantin Ershov & Georgiy Kropachyov, 1967 + Pre-film Live Music by Rob Szeliga & Eugene Coyne at Deptford Cinema (15 NOV 19:30). YVES SAINT-LAURENT: THE LAST COLLECTIONS d. Olivier Myron, 2018 at ICA (15 NOV 17:00).

SAT 16

RADIANT CIRCUS #ScreenGuide - Films in London this week: A BREAD FACTORY at Screen25 (16 NOV).
Films in London this week: A BREAD FACTORY at Screen25 (16 NOV).

A BREAD FACTORY d. Patrick Wang, 2018 at Harris Academy South Norwood (16 NOV – Part One 16:00 / Part Two 18:30 – £9/£7 conc for a single film or £12 for both. There will be a short intermission between each film):

  • Screen25 presents: “After 40 years of running The Bread Factory, Dorothea and Greta are suddenly fighting for survival when a celebrity couple – performance artists from China – come to Checkford and build an enormous complex down the street catapulting big changes in their small town. Patrick Wang’s magnum opus will be screened in two parts. London Premiere.”

DeMille Day at The Cinema Museum (16 NOV 10:00):

  • Kennington Bioscope presents: “A celebration of legendary film-maker Cecil B. DeMille, whose work (and that of his brother, William) has featured in some of our recent weekend presentations. The programme will be curated by Kevin Brownlow, and all prints are 16mm and come from his collection.”

Nocturnal Dream Show: LUMINOUS PROCURESS d. Steven Arnold, 1971 + Shorts/Live Performance at The Horse Hospital (16 NOV 19:30):

  • “A one-night only staging of a ‘Nocturnal Dream Show’ including a screening of Steven Arnold’s only film, LUMINOUS PROCURESS (1971), a selection of underground shorts from The Horse Hospital’s archives and impromptu performances from special guests including ‘the last chanteuse’ Anne Pigalle. All funds raised go towards the ‘Stop The Horse Hospital Closing’ campaign.”

UNE FEMME DOUCE d. Robert Bresson, 1969 + Talk by Jon Davies at Watermans (16 NOV 13:00):

  • French Impressions presents: “A Gentle Woman begins with a young wife (Sanda) committing suicide. The story then proceeds in flashback as her husband (Frangin), an introspective pawnbroker, struggles to understand how their marriage came to such a desperate, forlorn conclusion. The film is grounded in an everyday world that is, at times, remarkably sensual. Much of that sensuality stems from the extraordinary debut performance of the beautiful Sanda, the only Bresson performer to become an international star.”

More films in London today (A – Z):

SUN 17

Films in London this week: 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA 35mm at The Prince Charles (17 NOV).
Films in London this week: 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA 35mm at The Prince Charles (17 NOV).

20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA 35mm d. Richard Fleischer, 1954 at The Prince Charles (17 NOV 15:25):

  • “In 1866, Professor Pierre M. Aronnax (Paul Lukas) and his assistant Conseil (Peter Lorre), stranded in San Francisco by reports of a giant sea monster attacking ships in the Pacific Ocean, are invited to join an expedition to search for the creature. During the search, they and harpooner Ned Land (Kirk Douglas) are thrown overboard during an attack, eventually discovering that the supposed monster is actually a submarine piloted by the brilliant but haunted Captain Nemo (James Mason).”

Amok Book Nights at The Horse Hospital (17 NOV 19:00):

  • “Publisher/film maker Stuart Swezey and author/film programmer Jack Sargeant will talk books, underground publishing, underground culture, and much more, while screening excerpts of appropriately transgressive films and videos.”

STAND UP, VIRGIN SOLDIERS d. Norman Cohen, 1977 at The Cinema Museum (17 NOV 17:00):

  • Misty Moon presents: “In this sequel to THE VIRGIN SOLDIERS (1969), Robin Askwith and George Layton star as two private soldiers stationed in Singapore, who are horrified to find out that National Service has been extended by six months… Following this screening, Askwith and Layton discuss their careers at 19.30 (separate ticket required).

More films in London today (A – Z):

MON 18

Films in London this week: BLUE STORY at Peckhamplex (18 NOV).
Films in London this week: BLUE STORY at Peckhamplex (18 NOV).

BLUE STORY d. Rapman, 2019 + Q&A with the director at Peckhamplex (18 NOV 18:30):

  • “A tragic tale of a friendship between Timmy and Marco, two young boys from opposing postcodes. Timmy, a shy, smart, naive and timid young boy from Deptford, goes to school in Peckham where he strikes up a friendship with Marco, a charismatic, streetwise kid from the local area. Although from warring postcodes, the two quickly form a firm friendship until it is tested and they wind up on rival sides of a street war.”

Live from Miskatonic: Gary Sherman in Conversation with Sean Hogan at The Horse Hospital (18 NOV 19:00):

  • “In association with the Abertoir Film Festival, Miskatonic is proud to present an evening in conversation with renowned genre director Gary Sherman, bringing him back to where it all began – Russell Square. After cutting his teeth in advertising, Sherman’s ferocious debut DEATH LINE (1972) announced the arrival of a major new directorial talent. Sherman’s work is notable for its visual inventiveness and political subtext, often displaying a keen affinity for the plight of the marginalised and oppressed.”

Short Film Night: Animals & Nature + Q&A with the directors at Peckhamplex (18 NOV 18:30):

  • “Quarterly short film night on the theme of Animals and Nature. Includes films by Ella Gonzales, Stephan Bookas, Kew Lin, Tyro Heath, Bojan Brbora & Tommy Wooldridge.”

More films in London today (A – Z):

TUE 19

Films in London this week: THE AMAZING JOHNATHAN DOCUMENTARY at BFI Southbank (19 NOV).
Films in London this week: THE AMAZING JOHNATHAN DOCUMENTARY at BFI Southbank (19 NOV).

ALL IS LOST d. J. C. Chandor, 2013 Rescored Live by Animat at Genesis Cinema (19 NOV 19:00):

  • “We’re very excited to start our collaboration with electronic duo Animat with their latest project, a live re-scoring of J. C. Chandor’s ALL IS LOST. Animat has established a national reputation in the UK for unique live soundtracking events, performing live at cinemas, festivals and other venues across the country with cult films including DARK STAR, BELLEVILLE RENDEZVOUS, & THE STRAIGHT STORY.”

THE AMAZING JOHNATHAN DOCUMENTARY d. Benjamin Berman, 2019 + Q&A with the director in conversation with Louis Theroux at BFI Southbank (19 NOV 18:20):

  • “In 2014 comic-magician John Edward Szeles – famed for his wild live shows and 13-year residency on the Las Vegas strip – was diagnosed with a serious heart condition and given a year to live. Three years later he invites director Ben Berman to follow him as he plans his comeback tour.”
  • See this via satellite at: The Castle Cinema (19 NOV 18:15); Curzon Aldgate (19 NOV 18:15 – Other Curzons available!); DocHouse (19 NOV 18:15); Everyman King’s Cross (19 NOV 18:00 – Other Everymans available!); Genesis Cinema (19 NOV 18:15).

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION d. Frank Darabont, 1994 + Panel Discussion at Regent Street Cinema (19 NOV 19:00):

  • Psychology At The Movies presents: “Wrongly convicted of murdering his wife and her lover, Andy finds a way to make the horrors of prison life tolerable through a friendship with Red and putting his accountancy skills to work for the prison staff. But he isn’t content to spend rest of his life merely passing time… Following the film there will be a special audience discussion about themes from the film, such as resilience and perceptions of masculinity.”

More films in London today (A – Z):

WED 20

Films in London this week: YENTL at Everyman Belsize Park (20 NOV).
Films in London this week: YENTL at Everyman Belsize Park (20 NOV).

HOUSE OF CHILDREN d. Daniel Drema, 2019 + Q&A at The Castle Cinema (20 NOV 18:30):

  • “A glimpse of life as seen through children at a Zimbabwean care initiative. We see almost nothing of the children’s surroundings, forcing us to imagine a world entirely from their point of view. And like the way a novel slowly awakens using only words, the film similarly restricts our eyes, but opens up the imagination…”

Juliet Jacques Presents, Part 1 at ICA (20 NOV 18:45):

  • “Writer and filmmaker Juliet Jacques presents a two-part programme of experimental queer cinema. Focusing on works from the 20th century, Part I includes films by Barbara Hammer, Marina Grizinic & Amid Smid, Jerry Tartaglia, and J. S. Watson & Melville Webber. Starting with a pivotal work from the American inter-war avant-garde, these works chart the emergence of gay and lesbian filmmaking, the impact of the HIV/AIDS crisis, and the development of trans culture and politics.”

YENTL d. Barbra Streisand, 1983 + Panel Discussion: “Reframing Streisand” with Mia Bays, Jason Solomons & Anna Smith at Everyman Belsize Park (20 NOV 19:30):

  • Birds’ Eye View #ReclaimTheFrame presents: “Celebrating Barbra Streisand’s contribution to cinema through her ever-popular musicals and musical dramas and exploring her status as a misunderstood superstar, powerhouse producer/director and cultural icon. Reclaim The Frame is a UK-wide 10 city mission bringing ever-greater audiences to films by women through events, celebration and conversation.”

More films in London today (A – Z):

THU 21

Films in London this week: VERTIGO at The Cinema Museum (21 NOV).
Films in London this week: VERTIGO at The Cinema Museum (21 NOV).

THE GRADUATE 16mm d. Mike Nichols, 1967 + Intro at The Castle Cinema (21 NOV 18:45 – also 24 NOV 14:30):

  • Ciné-Real 16mm Film Club presents: “Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman) has just finished college and, back at his parents’ house, he’s trying to avoid the one question everyone keeps asking: What does he want to do with his life? An unexpected diversion crops up when he is seduced by Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft), a bored housewife and friend of his parents. But what begins as a fun tryst turns complicated when Benjamin falls for the one woman Mrs. Robinson demanded he stay away from, her daughter, Elaine (Katharine Ross).”

ONLY YOU d. Harry Wootliff, 2018 + Q&A with the director & actor Josh O’Connor at Curzon Bloomsbury (21 NOV 18:15):

  • “Opening on New Years Eve, when two strangers share a cab, and developing into a distinctly modern romance, this is a story for our age that is both sexy and honest. There’s no denying the chemistry between the two leads as they go from a one night stand to moving in together and planning to start a family. But even the best-laid plans tend to go awry.”

VERTIGO d. Alfred Hitchcock, 1958 + Intro/Discussion with Gareth Jones at The Cinema Museum (21 NOV 19:00):

  • Film School presents: “Explore issues of authorship in a film many consider to be the greatest in cinema history. But who (or what) is the film’s true author? Hitchcock as the director has a strong claim of course, but what about the influence of the classical Hollywood system itself? I will outline some of the key debates in authorship theory before the screening, then afterwards (in the museum bar of course), we’ll discuss them in relation to the film. Look forward to seeing you all there!”

More films in London today (A – Z):

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MUSEUM SHOWS PART 1

SEASONS (by event/venue)

Films in London this week: BELLADONNA OF SADNESS, part of HERE BE WITCHES at The Prince Charles (21 OCT).
Films in London this week: BELLADONNA OF SADNESS, part of HERE BE WITCHES at The Prince Charles (21 OCT).

20 YEARS at House Of Vans (01 NOV to 01 DEC – FREE!/No booking required):

“We’re stoked to bring our pick of quintessential movies that have just turned 20, to our cinema screen for our November film series.” Includes:

21ST CENTURY ŽILNIK at Close-Up, Goldsmiths, LUX & Birkbeck Cinema (12 to 17 NOV):

“The first UK survey of the work of the pioneering Yugoslav-Serbian filmmaker Želimir Žilnik. With a career that began in the 1960s, Žilnik is one of the genuine legends of European cinema, particularly a radical, engaged, independent, humanist cinema.” Includes:

70mm PRESENTATIONS at The Prince Charles (ongoing):

“Bringing regular 70mm presentations back to the West End with”:

  • JOKER 70mm d. Todd Phillips, 2019 (16 NOV 20:35 / 17 NOV 15:45 / 18 NOV 21:00 / 19 NOV 20:45).

A HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN MOVIE MUSICAL at Deptford Cinema (21 OCT to 09 DEC):

“Deptford Cinema joins in the BFI’s nationwide three-month celebration of the musical film genre with our own special and spectacular season! Expect short films and programme notes at all screenings, and even some special guest speakers.” Includes:

  • CABARET d. Bob Fosse, 1972 + Short/Intro by Pamela Hutchinson (18 NOV 19:00).

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT: A FOCUS ON SHIRLEY CLARKE at BFI Southbank (OCT to NOV):

“Our monthly Experimenta programme gives you a chance to explore this boundary-pushing, influential filmmaker.” Includes:

BIG SCREEN CLASSICS: REAL TO REEL at BFI Southbank (OCT to NOV):

“Exploring how directors have sought an aura of verisimilitude.” Includes:

BLACK HISTORY (EVERY) MONTH at Genesis Cinema (ongoing):

  • Includes: ATLANTICS d. Mati Diop, 2019 presented by Birds’ Eye View #ReclaimTheFrame (21 NOV 18:20).

BORDERS & BOUNDARIES at Barbican (08 to 27 NOV):

“This programme offers a contemporary informed gaze on borders the world over as they are drawn and challenged.” Includes:

  • THE HAND OF FATE d. Han Hyeong-mo, 1954 + Intro by Hyun Jin Cho, curator at the Korean Cultural Centre UK (19 NOV 18:30).

CONJURING UP THE REAL: THE FILMS OF JÜRGEN BÖTTCHER various venues (23 OCT to 21 NOV):

“Celebrating Jürgen Böttcher’s diverse body of work as a filmmaker, this season includes seven programmes of short and feature length films.” Includes:

  • THE WALL 35mm d. Jürgen Böttcher, 1990 (21 NOV 19:00 at Goethe-Institut).

#DIRECTEDBYWOMEN at Deptford Cinema (ongoing):

DIRECTOR DEBUTS at Deptford Cinema (19 NOV to 10 DEC):

“Showcasing the feature length debuts from directors both new and old.” Includes:

  • EIGHTH GRADE d. Bo Burnham, 2018 (19 NOV 19:30); and, MID90S d. Jonah Hill, 2018 (21 NOV 19:30).

EARTH IN CRISIS at DocHouse (14 to 20 NOV):

“The Chinese Independent Film Network UK showcases two Chinese landmark eco-documentary films.” Includes:

  • OH, THE SANXIA d. Wang Libo, 2012 + Q&A with the director (20 NOV 18:30).

THE FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL at DocHouse (08 to 15 NOV):

“Explore the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.” Includes:

Film London Jarman Award Weekend 2019 at The Whitechapel Gallery (16 to 17 NOV – £5 each day):

  • “Bringing together the six artists shortlisted for the 2019 Film London Jarman Award – Cécile B. Evans, Beatrice Gibson, Mikhail Karikis, Hetain Patel, Imran Perretta, Rehana Zaman – this weekend of events explores their different practices through screenings, talks, and performances.”

HARRY POTTER SEASON at The Prince Charles (03 AUG to 16 NOV):

“Every HARRY POTTER film screening over the coming months, all presented from 35mm!” Includes:

HERE BE WITCHES at The Prince Charles (31 OCT to 21 NOV):

“Kicking off on Halloween and all throughout November, The Final Girls will dive deep into exploring the figure of the witch in film and TV through a season of films, discussions and a brand-new podcast.” Includes:

HISTORICAL FILM SERIES – A TRIBUTE TO ANNA GMEYNER & PAUL HENREID at Austrian Cultural Forum (12 NOV to 03 DEC – FREE!/Booking required):

IN FOCUS: HELENA TREŠTÍKOVÁ at ICA & the Czech Embassy (17 to 19 NOV):

“A tribute to Czech filmmaker Helena Třeštíková, whose impressive career spans over forty years and features more than fifty documentaries.” Includes:

  • FORMAN VS. FORMAN d. Helena Třeštíková & Jakub Hejna, 2019 + Q&A with Helena Třeštíková (17 NOV 18:30); MALLORY d. Helena Třeštíková, 2015 + Intro by the director (17 NOV 20:40); and, A MARRIAGE STORY + MIRACLE d. Helena Třeštíková, 2017 + 1975 (19 NOV 19:00 – at Czech Embassy).

LOST THE PLOT at Classic Cinema Club – Ealing (NOV to DEC):

“As these characters try to better their lives, get rich quick, or work on their relationships, they learn that the best intentions and best laid plans often go awry.” Includes:

MAURICE PIALET AND THE NEW FRENCH REALISM at BFI Southbank (OCT to NOV):

“A two-part exploration of an uncompromising director and the impact he’s made on recent French cinema and its actors.” Includes:

MIDNIGHT EXCESS at Rio Cinema (12 OCT to 14 DEC):

“MIDNIGHT EXCESS is a film programme from SUPAKINO that brings back the thrill of weird and wonderful late-night movies to London’s historic Rio Cinema.” Includes:

  • ERASERHEAD d. David Lynch + Intro by Ranjit S. Ruprai (16 NOV 23:30).

MUSICALS! THE GREATEST SHOW ON SCREEN at BFI Southbank (OCT to DEC):

“Dust off your dancing shoes, practice your scales and join us for some heart-lifting movies, special events and joyful singalongs.” Includes:

ONCE UPON A TIME WITH TARANTINO at The Prince Charles (ongoing):

RIAN JOHNSON SELECTROSPECTIVE at The Prince Charles (12 to 27 NOV):

“To get us warmed up for the forthcoming release of KNIVES OUT, we’re bringing Rian Johnson’s other original-tales back to the big-screen – all presented from 35mm!” Includes:

SAMURAI SUNDAYS at Deptford Cinema (27 OCT to 24 NOV):

“The SAMURAI SUNDAYS season has been programmed by Peter Blunden, and is kindly supported by the London East Asia Film Festival.” Includes:

SYSTEM OF CARE at Deptford Cinema (14 OCT to 24 NOV):

Wavelength presents: “A new season of non-fiction films exploring care for the elderly, the mentally ill and neuro-diverse adults.” Includes:

  • À L’INFINI aka Endless d. Edmond Carrère, 2017 (17 NOV 19:45).

THE TALENTED MR DELON at Ciné Lumière (20 OCT to 26 NOV):

“Les Classiques will be dedicated to legendary French actor Alain Delon, showcasing a selection of films by the greatest directors from René Clément to Michelangelo Antonioni.” Includes:

  • PLEIN SOLEIL d. René Clément, 1960 (17 NOV 14:00 / 19 NOV 18:30).

WES ANDERSON SEASON at Everyman Hampstead (03 to 17 NOV):

WOMEN DIRECTORS OF THE DEFA at Goethe-Institut (30 OCT to 19 NOV):

“We take a look at how women directors working for the DEFA (German Film Corporation, Ltd, 1946 – 1990/1992), East Germany’s state-owned production company, represented life in the GDR and under what conditions they could made their films.” Includes:

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MUSEUM SHOWS PART 2

FILM FESTIVALS (by date/duration)

Fringe! Queer Film & Arts Fest 2019: SCREAM, QUEEN! MY NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET at Rio Cinema (17 NOV).
Films in London this week: SCREAM, QUEEN! MY NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, part of Fringe! Queer Film & Arts Fest 2019 at Rio Cinema (17 NOV).

Film festivals in London this week include:

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GRIND SHOWS

REGULAR RUNS & MAINSTREAM MARVELS (by title)

Films in London this week: LITTLE MONSTERS at The Prince Charles (15 to 21 NOV).
Films in London this week: LITTLE MONSTERS at The Prince Charles (15 to 21 NOV).

LITTLE MONSTERS d. Abe Forsythe, 2019 at The Prince Charles (15 to 21 NOV):

  • “LITTLE MONSTERS follows Dave (Alexander England), a washed-up musician who volunteers to chaperone his nephew’s kindergarten class field trip after taking a serious liking to the fearless schoolteacher, Miss Caroline (Lupita Nyong’o). Dave’s intentions are complicated by the presence of the world’s most famous kids’ show personality and competition for Miss Caroline’s affections, Teddy McGiggle (Josh Gad).”

SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE d. Cédric Klapisch, 2019 at Ciné Lumière (15 to 21 NOV):

  • “In the fine tradition of Cédric Klapisch’s relationship studies as depicted in POT LUCK and its sequels, SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE centres on Rémy and Mélanie, two Parisian bachelors in their thirties. Both are victims of big city isolation, at a super-connected time, when meeting people should be simpler. And yet…”

STAR TREK : THE MOTION PICTURE 35mm d. Robert Wise, 1979 at The Prince Charles (15 to 21 NOV):

  • “The Federation calls on Adm. James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and the crew of the Starship Enterprise to contain an immense nimbused object that’s on a crash course with Earth. After investigating, the crew discovers that the alien cloud harbors artificial intelligence with an ominous primary directive.”

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