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March 2010

 

Unmade Beds 15 - Monday 1st March 2010

Genre: Film

Parallel lives converge, almost, along with the guiding spirits of Wong Kar-Wai and the French New Wave in this lively London doodle from the young Argentine director Dos Santos.

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Chortle Student Comedy Awards 2010 Heat - Monday 1st March 2010

Genre: Comedy

Britain's leading comedy website is on the look-out for the funniest students of the year.

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A Prophet 18 - Monday 1st March 2010

Malik, a young, gauche Arab man is sent to prison where he learns to negotiate the shifting currents of power between the traditional Corsican mobsters and other recently arrived criminal factions.

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A Prophet 18 - Tuesday 2nd March 2010

Malik, a young, gauche Arab man is sent to prison where he learns to negotiate the shifting currents of power between the traditional Corsican mobsters and other recently arrived criminal factions.

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Crude PG - Wednesday 3rd March 2010

Genre: Film

An inside look at the infamous $27 billion ‘Amazon Chernobyl’ case, Crude is a real-life high stakes legal drama set against a backdrop of the environmental movement, global politics, celebrity activism, human rights advocacy, the media, multinational corporate power, and rapidly-disappearing indigenous cultures.

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The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui - Wednesday 3rd March 2010

Genre: drama

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui by Brecht is a satirical and political parallel to Hitler's devastating rise to power in Nazi Germany.

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Disgrace 15 - Thursday 4th March 2010

Genre: Film

J.M. Coetzee’s 1999 Booker- winning novel, Disgrace, offered a disturbing insight into the soul of modern South Africa.

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The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui - Thursday 4th March 2010

Genre: drama

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui by Brecht is a satirical and political parallel to Hitler's devastating rise to power in Nazi Germany.

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The Boys are Back 12A - Friday 5th March 2010

Genre: Film

The director of Shine returns with this adaptation of Simon Carr’s memoir.

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The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui - Friday 5th March 2010

Genre: drama

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui by Brecht is a satirical and political parallel to Hitler's devastating rise to power in Nazi Germany.

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Sherlock Holmes  12A - Friday 5th March 2010

Genre: Film

Ritchie returns to the original Conan Doyle then punches it up for this action-packed, CGI-pumped version of the classic detective’s tale.

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Sherlock Holmes  12A - Saturday 6th March 2010

Genre: Film

Ritchie returns to the original Conan Doyle then punches it up for this action-packed, CGI-pumped version of the classic detective’s tale.

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Kentish Kreme - Saturday 6th March 2010

Genre: Music

Kent has a rich history of producing some heavy hitters when it comes to musicians from the likes of Mick Jagger to Joss Stone.

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The Boys are Back 12A - Saturday 6th March 2010

Genre: Film

The director of Shine returns with this adaptation of Simon Carr’s memoir.

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Don’t Look Now  15 - Sunday 7th March 2010

Genre: Film

Part supernatural horror film, part unblinking portrait of grief, Roeg’s tale of a couple who escape to Venice to salve their grief over the drowning of their young daughter is an undisputed classic.

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The Boys are Back 12A - Sunday 7th March 2010

Genre: Film

The director of Shine returns with this adaptation of Simon Carr’s memoir.

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The Boys are Back 12A - Sunday 7th March 2010

Genre: Film

The director of Shine returns with this adaptation of Simon Carr’s memoir.

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Sherlock Holmes  12A - Sunday 7th March 2010

Genre: Film

Ritchie returns to the original Conan Doyle then punches it up for this action-packed, CGI-pumped version of the classic detective’s tale.

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Lunchtime Concert - Monday 8th March 2010

Genre: Music

Named after the ancient Celtic god of metal-workers, the Gofannon Ensemble comprises brass players from major British and European orchestras, West End shows and some of the most famous British brass bands.

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Daybreakers 15 - Monday 8th March 2010

Genre: Film

As the human population nears extinction, vampires must capture and farm every remaining human, or find a blood substitute before time runs out.

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OSS 117: Lost in Rio  15 (OSS 117: Rio ne répond plus) - Tuesday 9th March 2010

Genre: Film

Continuing the comedic adventures of Hubert Bonisseur de la Bath, French super-spy OSS 117.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream - Tuesday 9th March 2010

Genre: Drama

See a full professional cast of fifteen actors and dancers in this spectacular production of the iconic and much loved Shakespeare comedy of lovers, fairies.

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OSS 117: Lost in Rio  15 (OSS 117: Rio ne répond plus) - Wednesday 10th March 2010

Genre: Film

Continuing the comedic adventures of Hubert Bonisseur de la Bath, French super-spy OSS 117.

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Jo Caulfield - Wednesday 10th March 2010

Genre: Comedy

The minute Jo Caulfield hits the stage you know you're in for a good time.

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Food, Inc. 12A - Thursday 11th March 2010

Genre: Film

In Food, Inc., Kenner lifts the veil on the U.S. food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that's been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of government regulatory agencies.

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Brothers  15 - Friday 12th March 2010

Genre: Film

A family is twisted from its natural form when the father leaves for service in Afghanistan just after his brother comes home from prison.

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The Lovely Bones  12A - Friday 12th March 2010

Genre: Film

Based on the novel by Alice Sebold, this adaptation by Jackson is more reminiscent of than the films

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Brothers  15 - Saturday 13th March 2010

Genre: Film

A family is twisted from its natural form when the father leaves for service in Afghanistan just after his brother comes home from prison.

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Ben Mills - Saturday 13th March 2010

Genre: Music

X-factor finalist Ben Mills released his debut album in 2007 with Sony BMG, which sold over 100,000 copies, putting him in-between 'The Killers' and 'Take That' in the album chart. After three years of performing across the world and writing new material Ben is back with his second release, Freedom.

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The Lovely Bones  12A - Saturday 13th March 2010

Genre: Film

Based on the novel by Alice Sebold, this adaptation by Jackson is more reminiscent of than the films

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8 ½ 15 - Sunday 14th March 2010

Genre: Film

Fellini’s autobiographical Oscar winner follows director Guido as he prepares for his next film. But his conscience, people he’s worked with, and especially the women don’t give him any peace.

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Brothers  15 - Sunday 14th March 2010

Genre: Film

A family is twisted from its natural form when the father leaves for service in Afghanistan just after his brother comes home from prison.

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The Lovely Bones  12A - Sunday 14th March 2010

Genre: Film

Based on the novel by Alice Sebold, this adaptation by Jackson is more reminiscent of than the films

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The Lovely Bones  12A - Monday 15th March 2010

Genre: Film

Based on the novel by Alice Sebold, this adaptation by Jackson is more reminiscent of than the films

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Ninja Assassin 18 - Monday 15th March 2010

Genre: Film

A young assassin on the run from the clan that trained him and seeking revenge must team with a Europol agent to save both their lives. Cue kick-ass martial arts action sequences.

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The Lovely Bones  12A - Tuesday 16th March 2010

Genre: Film

Based on the novel by Alice Sebold, this adaptation by Jackson is more reminiscent of than the films

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The Pajama Game - Tuesday 16th March 2010

Genre: Other

The Pajama Game, the 'must see' hit Broadway musical, has a good plot with a love story in it naturally! There's a large cast, dancing, and it's just as delightful and relevant today as it was when it first played to Broadway audiences in the 1950's.

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The Lovely Bones  12A - Wednesday 17th March 2010

Genre: Film

Based on the novel by Alice Sebold, this adaptation by Jackson is more reminiscent of than the films

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The Pajama Game - Wednesday 17th March 2010

Genre: Other

The Pajama Game, the 'must see' hit Broadway musical, has a good plot with a love story in it naturally! There's a large cast, dancing, and it's just as delightful and relevant today as it was when it first played to Broadway audiences in the 1950's.

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The Search for Shangri-la PG - Thursday 18th March 2010

Genre: Film

This selection of films from the BFI National Archive reveals extraordinary images taken in Tibet from 1922 -1950.

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The Pajama Game - Thursday 18th March 2010

Genre: Other

The Pajama Game, the 'must see' hit Broadway musical, has a good plot with a love story in it naturally! There's a large cast, dancing, and it's just as delightful and relevant today as it was when it first played to Broadway audiences in the 1950's.

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Edge of Darkness 15 - Friday 19th March 2010

Genre: Film

Adapted from the excellent BBC drama and moved to the US, this emotional political thriller centres upon a Boston policeman who’s sucked into a vortex of corporate and governmental intrigue when he investigates his daughter’s murder.

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The Pajama Game - Friday 19th March 2010

Genre: Other

The Pajama Game, the 'must see' hit Broadway musical, has a good plot with a love story in it naturally! There's a large cast, dancing, and it's just as delightful and relevant today as it was when it first played to Broadway audiences in the 1950's.

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Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire 15 - Friday 19th March 2010

Genre: Film

Winner of the Audience Prizes at the Sundance and Toronto Film Festivals and recipient of countless accolades, Precious has become a surprise hit in the US and is lined up for Oscar glory

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The Pajama Game - Saturday 20th March 2010

Genre: Other

The Pajama Game, the 'must see' hit Broadway musical, has a good plot with a love story in it naturally! There's a large cast, dancing, and it's just as delightful and relevant today as it was when it first played to Broadway audiences in the 1950's.

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Edge of Darkness 15 - Saturday 20th March 2010

Genre: Film

Adapted from the excellent BBC drama and moved to the US, this emotional political thriller centres upon a Boston policeman who’s sucked into a vortex of corporate and governmental intrigue when he investigates his daughter’s murder.

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The Pajama Game - Saturday 20th March 2010

Genre: Other

The Pajama Game, the 'must see' hit Broadway musical, has a good plot with a love story in it naturally! There's a large cast, dancing, and it's just as delightful and relevant today as it was when it first played to Broadway audiences in the 1950's.

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Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire 15 - Saturday 20th March 2010

Genre: Film

Winner of the Audience Prizes at the Sundance and Toronto Film Festivals and recipient of countless accolades, Precious has become a surprise hit in the US and is lined up for Oscar glory

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La Dolce Vita  15 - Sunday 21st March 2010

Genre: Film

A playboy journalist gets his sensationalist stories by sleeping with socialites and going to parties, but is simultaneously excited and repelled by his lifestyle. Classic Fellini.

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Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire 15 - Sunday 21st March 2010

Genre: Film

Winner of the Audience Prizes at the Sundance and Toronto Film Festivals and recipient of countless accolades, Precious has become a surprise hit in the US and is lined up for Oscar glory

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Edge of Darkness 15 - Sunday 21st March 2010

Genre: Film

Adapted from the excellent BBC drama and moved to the US, this emotional political thriller centres upon a Boston policeman who’s sucked into a vortex of corporate and governmental intrigue when he investigates his daughter’s murder.

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Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire 15 - Monday 22nd March 2010

Genre: Film

Winner of the Audience Prizes at the Sundance and Toronto Film Festivals and recipient of countless accolades, Precious has become a surprise hit in the US and is lined up for Oscar glory

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Easy Rider 15 - Monday 22nd March 2010

Genre: Film

An indie that crossed over and become a hit, the success of Easy Rider changed the face of Hollywood filmmaking.

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Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire 15 - Tuesday 23rd March 2010

Genre: Film

Winner of the Audience Prizes at the Sundance and Toronto Film Festivals and recipient of countless accolades, Precious has become a surprise hit in the US and is lined up for Oscar glory

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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead - Tuesday 23rd March 2010

Genre: Drama

Set in the ruined gothic wreckage of a proscenium theatre, in a world of constant duality, mirror images and echoes, Stoppard's famed existential comedy explores the comic flip side of Shakespeare's tragic masterpiece through the eyes of his most enigmatic duo, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. .

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Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire 15 - Wednesday 24th March 2010

Genre: Film

Winner of the Audience Prizes at the Sundance and Toronto Film Festivals and recipient of countless accolades, Precious has become a surprise hit in the US and is lined up for Oscar glory

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Mamer - Wednesday 24th March 2010

Genre: Music

Mamer is one of China's most original and influential young artists and the father of Chinagrass, simple, honest, direct music with one foot in the past and another in the future. A cult figure of Beijing's underground music scene steeped in the strong musical tradition of Kazakh nomadic culture.

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Jazz in the foyer - Thursday 25th March 2010

Genre: Music

Jazz in the foyer

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Welcome 15 - Thursday 25th March 2010

Genre: Film

An indie that crossed over and become a hit, the success of Easy Rider changed the face of Hollywood filmmaking.

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John Bishop - Elvis has left the building - Thursday 25th March 2010

Genre: Comedy

We regret that this show has been postponed to April 12th

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Ponyo U (Gake no ue no Ponyo) - Friday 26th March 2010

Genre: Film

From the director of Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke. Studio Ghibli’s magical Ponyo transforms Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid into a fantastic tale with an ecological message.

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The Tiger Lillies - Friday 26th March 2010

Genre: music

The Tiger Lillies are the Godfathers of alternative cabaret. Direct from a sell-out London West-End run and the Edinburgh Festival, their show celebrates twenty years of dark and deviant theatrics.

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A Single Man 12A - Friday 26th March 2010

Genre: Film

Set in 1962 Los Angeles, at the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, this bittersweet drama follows a gay British college professor (Firth) through one more day as he struggles to cope with the death of his longtime partner.

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Ponyo U (Gake no ue no Ponyo) - Saturday 27th March 2010

Genre: Film

From the director of Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke. Studio Ghibli’s magical Ponyo transforms Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid into a fantastic tale with an ecological message.

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John Hegley - Saturday 27th March 2010

Genre: other

Tales about a Frenchman with some unusual, but clean, habits, which include burying his dogs kennel and his own luggage pieces. The stories appear alongside other new works, which include an address to aliens on the subject of transport, a poem about a non-talking parrot and some animal impersonations with the aid of a handkerchief.

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A Single Man 12A - Saturday 27th March 2010

Genre: Film

Set in 1962 Los Angeles, at the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, this bittersweet drama follows a gay British college professor (Firth) through one more day as he struggles to cope with the death of his longtime partner.

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Letter From an Unknown Woman U - Sunday 28th March 2010

Genre: Film

Showing in a shimmering new black & white 35mm print. 'Of all the cinema's fables of doomed love, none is more piercing than this.' Time Out Film Guide

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Ponyo U (Gake no ue no Ponyo) - Sunday 28th March 2010

Genre: Film

From the director of Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke. Studio Ghibli’s magical Ponyo transforms Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid into a fantastic tale with an ecological message.

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A Single Man 12A - Sunday 28th March 2010

Genre: Film

Set in 1962 Los Angeles, at the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, this bittersweet drama follows a gay British college professor (Firth) through one more day as he struggles to cope with the death of his longtime partner.

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Letter From an Unknown Woman U - Monday 29th March 2010

Genre: Film

Showing in a shimmering new black & white 35mm print. 'Of all the cinema's fables of doomed love, none is more piercing than this.' Time Out Film Guide

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Zoe Lyons - Monday 29th March 2010

Genre: Comedy

Comedy nominee and multi-award winning comedienne Zoe Lyons presents an hour of punchy comedy that explores amongst other things, arming the elderly, human soup, and the Pope's remarks about the blurring of the genders.

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The Big Lebowski 18 - Monday 29th March 2010

Genre: Film

Showing in a shimmering new black & white 35mm print. 'Of all the cinema's fables of doomed love, none is more piercing than this.' Time Out Film Guide

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A Single Man 12A - Tuesday 30th March 2010

Genre: Film

Set in 1962 Los Angeles, at the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, this bittersweet drama follows a gay British college professor (Firth) through one more day as he struggles to cope with the death of his longtime partner.

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Everything Must Go - Tuesday 30th March 2010

Genre: drama

An athletic-puppetic duet with my dad in drag. Cinefilm, clowning, puppetry and hurdling are used to explore a father’s life from dosshouse childhood to Olympic hurdling and dancing on graves. With age, his money-saving schemes become increasingly elaborate, from the secrets of free water to newspaper-stealing shoes. But eventually .

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A Single Man 12A - Wednesday 31st March 2010

Genre: Film

Set in 1962 Los Angeles, at the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, this bittersweet drama follows a gay British college professor (Firth) through one more day as he struggles to cope with the death of his longtime partner.

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The Funny Side Comedy Club - Wednesday 31st March 2010

Genre: Comedy

Come over to The Funny Side where each month Kevin Precious will introduce top acts from the London circuit to tickle your funny bones.

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