WhaT's on / December 2012 - Queen's Film Theatre

BOOK ONLINE ATWWW.QUEENSFILMTHEATRE.COM 02/03FOLLOW US ON:/QUEENSFILMTHEATRESTOP PRESSFILM CARD HOLDERSCHRISTMAS SCREENINGSUN 9 DEC, FROM 2PMAs a special thank you to all our Film Card holders, QFT would like toinvite you to a Christmas get together on Sunday 9 December at 2pm.Complimentary refreshments will be followed by your choice oftwo free screenings at 3pm – either White Christmas, over a weekbefore it opens at QFT, or The Muppet Christmas Carol. Both filmswill be presented in sparkling new digital restorations. See page 12for film details.Capacity is limited so advance booking is essential. Please note thisevent is for current QFT Film Card holders but also for anyone whowishes to sign up on the day.Please ask at Box Office or visitwww.queensfilmtheatre.com/films/specialevents for details.QFT ON TOUR: STRULE ARTS CENTREIT’S A WONDERFUL LIFEFRI 14 DEC, 8.30PMQFT and Strule Arts Centre join forces once more to presenta special Christmas screening of It’s a Wonderful Life.Frank Capra’s classic needs little introduction but if you haven’t seenthe film before then you’re in for a treat. See page 12 for more details.Please note: this screening will take place at Strule Arts Centre,Townhall Square, Omagh. It’s a Wonderful Life is also screeningat QFT from Monday 17 December.Tickets £5. Advance booking is available online atwww.queensfilmtheatre.com and www.struleartscentre.co.ukSpecial thanks to Park Circus.Contents@QFTBELFAST4 THE JAMESON FILM INSIDER5 UNSCRIPTED: ADVENTURES IN CINEMA– THE SEQUEL6 AMOUR7 SIGHTSEERS8 AT A GLANCE9 QFT LEARNING10 THE HUNT / WHAT RICHARD DID11 THE SHINING / ROOM 23712 IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE /WHITE CHRISTMAS / THE MUPPETCHRISTMAS CAROL13 DICKENS 2012: SCROOGE /BABETTE’S FEAST / WHAT EVERHAPPENED TO BABY JANE?14 SIGUR RÓS: VALTARI FILM EXPERIMENT/ QFT HIJACK: GREMLINS / CINEMAGIC:MARK KERMODE FILM NIGHT15 BOLSHOI LIVE: THE NUTCRACKER /NT LIVE: THE MAGISTRATE /MOVIES AT THE MUSEUM

THE JAMESON FILM INSIDERJameson and QFTTHE JAMESONFILM INSIDERExtra! Extra!Deadly aliens destroyed!Earth celebrates!Citizens of earth celebrated thesuccessful military resistance ofan unspeakable alien invasion indirector Roland Emmerich’s sci-fiblockbuster, “Independence Day”.The 1996 film chronicles the failedattempt of greedy aliens hell benton consuming earth’s naturalresources before ultimatelydestroying all humankind.Luckily, the renowned JamesonBar offered those on hand towitness the spectaclecomplimentary doses of “DutchCourage” and there were plentyof nibbles and Will Smith masksin honour of the legendary actorand his witty comebacks in timesof dire alien distress.As the lights went down at 10pmand the curtains went up, the airwas electric as the film ignitedaudiences who haven’t had achance to see the epic action onthe big screen for nearly 16 years!We don’t want to spoil the endingbut you can all rest easy knowingthat earth is safe- for now- thanksto international cooperation,a sense of worldwide camaraderieand a rogue American redneckpilot (those Americans thinkthey’re so great).At the end of the night, everyonebreathed a huge sigh of relief,gave up their best Will Smith,“Whoop, y’all!” and hoped thatthe next time there’s an alieninvasion we can report it aheadof time.This just in:Sources say there’s a possiblesequel or two on the way…

SPECIAL EVENTS – UNSCRIPTED04/05scriptedUNAdventures in Cinemathe sequelSHORT SHOTSFOYLE FILMFESTIVAL SHORTSJAMESONFILM UIZWED 5 DEC, 7PMBigger doesn’t always meanbetter. Experience the joy ofshorts with us as we turn theJameson Bar into QFT’s thirdscreen for an evening of shortfilm pleasure. With an opportunityto meet fellow film fans and makersand a complimentary shot ofJameson for the first 50 guests,what’s not to love! This time around,to celebrate the Foyle Film Festival’s25th year, there will be a specialscreening of their 2012Competition Short films.Foyle Film Festival is Oscar®affiliated - one of only a handfulof such events to enjoy thishonour. As a result, recipientsof the festival’s Light In Motion(LIM) Film Awards, in thecategories of Best Short Filmand Best Animated Short Film,qualify for consideration in theShort Films category of theAnnual Academy Awards®.Previous winners and competitors,who have proceeded to win theOscar®, include: Martin McDonagh,Adam Elliot and Eric Armstrong.The competition has gone fromstrength to strength over the lastdecade - gaining internationalrecognition for this element ofthe festival, and providing aworldwide platform for filmmakersto garner maximum exposure fortheir work.Full details of the shortsprogramme can be found onwww.queensfilmtheatre.com.Tickets are FREE but advancebooking is recommended.Book online atwww.queensfilmtheatre.comTHURS 13 DEC, 9PMIndulge your inner film geek withQFT’s fiendish monthly film quizhosted by our very own Odd Couple,Joe Lindsay and Ronan O’Donnell(but who’s Walter and who’s Jack?).Expect laughs, prizes and somestupidly difficult questions.Teams should consist of a maximumof five members each, maximumten teams per quiz.Tickets are FREE but advancebooking is recommended.Book online atwww.queensfilmtheatre.comCOMING SOON...FT SWAP SHOPSAT 5 JAN, 2PM – 5PMWant to swap that Adam Sandlerbox set you received at Christmasfor something you really want?Now’s your chance...

BOOK ONLINE ATWWW.QUEENSFILMTHEATRE.COM06/07SIGHTSEERSFRI 30 NOV – THURS 13 DECDir: BEN WHEATLEY • UK • 2012 • 1 HR 28 MINS • COMEDY• Cast: Alice Lowe, Steve Oram, Eileen DaviesOne of the funniest films of theyear, this pitch black comedyis directed by Kill List’s BenWheatley, produced by Shaunof the Dead’s Edgar Wright,and based on characters createdby lead actors Alice Lowe andSteve Oram.Tina lives with her mother insuburban Redditch. Her newboyfriend Chris wants to showTina his world, and so, againsther mother’s wishes, he takesher off with caravan in tow on‘an erotic odyssey’ through theNorth of England taking in suchgreat hotspots as the TramwayMuseum in Crich, Old MotherShipton’s Cave in Knaresboroughand the incomparable PencilMuseum in Keswick. But aslittering tourists, picky ramblers,and feckless partygoers get inthe way, their trip transforms intoa gory killing spree and the duobecome the North’s most wanted.Following the critical successesof Down Terrace and Kill List,Sightseers cements directorBen Wheatley’s reputation as themost original new voice in BritishCinema since the emergenceof Shane Meadows. With itscarefully controlled shifts in tone,by turns hilarious, charminglyromantic, dark and violent,Sightseers is a comic nightmareof distinctively British badbehaviour that will leaveaudiences at once lookingforward to and dreading theirnext staycation.Imagine Bonnie & Clydeor Badlands set in the Northof England with a dark streakof comedy running through it –and you’re halfway there.“Sightseers is a horrificallycharming treat, with a surprisingsweetness shining throughat its heart.”LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2012“Hugely entertaining… Hilarious.”INDIEWIRE

AT A GLANCENOVEMBERDATE EVENT TIMEFri 30AmourSightseersDECEMBERDATE FILM TIMESat 1Sun 2Mon 3 –Tues 4Wed 5Thurs 6Fri 7Sat 8Sun 9Mon 10 –Wed 12Thurs 13Fri 14The Muppet Christmas CarolAmourMark Kermode Film NightSightseersThe Muppet Christmas CarolDickens 2012: Scrooge + introAmourSightseersAmourSightseersAmourSightseersJameson Bar:Foyle Film Festival ShortsAmourSightseersThe Muppet Christmas CarolAmourSightseersClaymation MasterclassThe Muppet Christmas CarolAmourSightseersSigur Rós:Valtari Film ExperimentQFT Film Card DayThe Muppet Christmas CarolSightseersAmourAmourSightseersAmourSightseersJameson Bar: Film QuizThe Muppet Christmas CarolThe HuntWhat Richard DidWhat Ever Happenedto Baby Jane?The Shining + intro6.30pm/8.40pm6.40pm/9.05pm2.40pm/4.35pm2.50pm/8.30pm5.30pm6.30pm/8.40pm2.40pm/4.35pm3.00pm6.30pm/8.40pm6.40pm/9.05pm6.30pm/8.40pm6.40pm/9.05pm6.30pm/8.40pm6.40pm/9.05pm7.00pm6.30pm/8.40pm6.40pm/9.05pm4.45pm6.30pm/8.40pm6.40pm/9.05pm12.00pm1.10pm/3.00pm4.50pm/8.30pm6.30pm/7.25pm9.20pm2.00pm3.00pm/4.55pm6.30pm/9.25pm6.50pm/8.30pm6.30pm/8.40pm6.40pm/9.05pm6.30pm/8.40pm6.40pm/9.10pm9.00pm4.35pm6.30pm6.40pm8.40pm8.55pmDATE FILM TIMESat 15Sun 16Mon 17 –Thurs 20Fri 21Sat 22Sun 23Mon 24 –Mon 31The HuntWhat Richard DidWhat Ever Happenedto Baby Jane?The ShiningThe Muppet Christmas CarolBolshoi Live: The NutcrackerThe Hunt + intro/discussionWhat Richard DidWhat Ever Happenedto Baby Jane?The ShiningThe HuntWhat Richard DidRoom 237It’s a Wonderful LifeIt’s a Wonderful LifeWhite ChristmasBabette’s FeastQFT Hijack: GremlinsIt’s a Wonderful LifeWhite ChristmasBabette’s FeastIt’s a Wonderful LifeWhite ChristmasBabette’s FeastCLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS6.30pm6.40pmDATE EVENT TIME8.40pm8.55pm2.50pm/4.45pm3.00pm6.00pm6.40pm8.40pm8.55pm6.30pm6.40pm8.35pm8.55pm4.30pm/7.10pm6.30pm9.00pm9.50pm4.30pm/7.10pm4.40pm7.20pm3.30pm/6.10pm3.40pm6.20pmOFT AT THE ULSTER MUSEUMSat 15 The Snowman + Father 2.00pmChristmasSat 22 Miracle on 34th Street 2.00pmOFT AT STRULE ARTS CENTREDATE EVENT TIMEFri 14 It’s a Wonderful Life 8.30pm

SECOND SIGHT/NEW RELEASES10/11THE SHININGROOM 237FRI 14 – SUN 16 DECDir: STANLEY KUBRICK • UK/USA• 1980 • 2 HRS 24 MINS • HORROR/MYSTERY • CAST: Jack Nicholson,Shelley Duvall, Danny LloydMON 17 – THURS 20 DECDir: Rodney Ascher • USA • 2012 • 1 HR 42 MINS • DOCUMENTARYQFT LEARNING – SEE PAGE 9Introduction by George Fleeton,who writes for Down News(www.downnews.co.uk),on Fri 14 Dec, 8.55pm.A magnificent new digital transferof the longer, US version ofStanley Kubrick’s masterpiece ofmodern horror which has neverbefore been released in the UK.The Shining is widely consideredto be one of the most terrifyingmovies of all time. Based onStephen King’s bestselling novel,this tale of a family man andwould-be writer (Jack Nicholson)going mad as winter caretakerof the cursed Overlook Hotel is aseminal work of the genre. It is also– as Martin Scorsese has pointedout – like no other horror film evermade: ‘essentially unclassifiable,endlessly provocative andprofoundly disturbing.’Obsessive cineastes detail theirbyzantine conspiracy theoriesabout the secret themes andmessages hidden within StanleyKubrick’s The Shining, in thisfascinating, kaleidoscopicdeconstruction of a horror classic.Director Rodney Ascher hasuncovered a thriving subcultureof Kubrick fans, critics and filmtheorists – ranging fromsemi-obsessive to paranoiddelusional – who ascribe a plethoraof interpretations to The Shining.Is it about the Holocaust? Or theplight of the American Indians?Or is it a confession of Kubrick’sinvolvement with faking themoon landing?Deftly employing an eerie, horrormovie-influenced visual style,Ascher creates a foreboding sensethat we are uncovering forbiddenknowledge and buried secrets aswe venture ever further into theseductive textures of Kubrick’sfrighteningly enigmatic universe.Both a kaleidoscopic deconstructionof a horror classic and a portrait oftruly fanatical obsession, Room 237is one of the year’s most fascinatingdocumentaries.“Nutty, arcane and jaw-droppingin equal measure.”HOLLYWOOD REPORTER“One of the great moviesabout movies.”VARIETY

SECOND SIGHT/CHRISTMAS CLASSICSChristmas comes to QFT in style with stunning digitalrestorations of festive favourites, It’s a Wonderful Life,White Christmas and The Muppet Christmas Carol.IT’S AWONDERFUL LIFEWHITECHRISTMASTHE MUPPETCHRISTMASCAROLMON 17 – SUN 23 DECDir: FRANK CAPRA • usa • 1946• 2 HRS 9 MINS • DRAMA/FANTASY• cast: James Stewart,Donna Reed, Lionel BarrymoreFRI 21 – SUN 23 DECDir: michael curtiz • usa • 1954• 1 HR 59 MINS • comedy/musical/romance • cast: Bing Crosby,Danny Kaye, Rosemary ClooneySAT 1, SUN 2, FRI 7, SAT 8, SUN 9,FRI 14, SUN 16 DECDir: brian henson • usa • 1992• 1 HR 26 MINS • comedy/drama/family • cast: Michael Caine,Dave Goelz, Steve WhitmireIt wouldn’t be Christmas at QFTwithout It’s a Wonderful Life.This ultimate feel good and festiveclassic, from Oscar-winningdirector Frank Capra, stars JamesStewart as despairing businessmenGeorge Bailey.One fateful Christmas Eve, Georgereceives a visit from Clarence,a celestial messenger, who preventshim from jumping into a freezingriver. The pair travel togetherthrough moments in George’s lifeto show him what the world wouldbe like if he had never existed.A genuinely tender and enduringpiece of yuletide cinema.The screening of It’s aWonderful Life on Mon17 Dec is presented inassociation with 7up.Expect special prizes,music and drinks from 8pm.Directed by Michael Curtiz(Casablanca) this heartwarmingChristmas tale is a true joy to watchand includes a veritable treasuryof Irving Berlin classic tunes.Two talented song-and-dancemen, pals during World War II,team up to become one of thehottest acts in show business.One winter, they join forces,romantically and professionally,with attractive sister act TheHaynes Sisters and together theytrek to Vermont for the perfectseasonal holiday. Of course,there’s the requisite fun withthe ladies, but the real adventurestarts when Crosby and Kayediscover that the inn is run bytheir old army general who’snow in financial trouble. And theresult is the stuff dreams aremade of.Charles Dickens classic, best known(and most filmed) Christmas storygets the furry treatment in thisbrand new digital re-release forChristmas 2012.Michael Caine plays EbenezerScrooge, a miserable old man,bitter about his past and determinedto ignore Christmas completely.When Scrooge is visited by theGhosts of Christmas past, presentand future, he begins to discover thefeeling of Christmas cheer and theimportance of good deeds.This comedic retelling is a truegem with humour that will appealto children and adults alike, so comealong and celebrate the holidays withthe Muppets as they remind us allof the true meaning of Christmas!

SPECIAL EVENTSSigur Rós:VALTARI FILMEXPERIMENTQFT HIJACKGREMLINSCINEMAGICMARK KERMODEFILM NIGHTSAT 8 DEC, 9.20PMFRI 21 DEC, 9.50PMSAT 1 DEC, 5.30PMDir: ARTHUR BARRON • USA• 1973 • 1 HR 30 MINS • ROMANCE/DRAMA • Cast: Robby Benson,Glynnis O’Connor, Len BariDir: VARIOUS • COUNTRY: VARIOUS• 2012 • 2 HRS APPROX. • MUSICCERTTBCDir: joe dante • USA • 1984• 1 HR 46 MINS • COMEDY/horror• Cast: Zach Galligan,Phoebe Cates, Hoyt AxtonCERTTBCUpon the release of their albumValtari, Sigur Rós gave a dozenfilmmakers, including AlmaHar’el, Andrea Arnold and FloriaSigismondi, the same modestbudget and asked them to createwhatever comes into their headwhen they listen to songs fromthe album.The idea was to bypass the usualartistic approval process andallow people utmost creativefreedom. At the same time, theband invited fans to contributetheir own personal creations.During the weekend of December7-9, these “official” andfan-created short films willscreen on all seven continents(yes, including Antarctica) invenues including cinemas,rock clubs, hardware stores,hairdresser salons, and beyond.The latest in QFT’s series of staffpicks is this classic 80s comedyhorror, reissued on a brand newdigital print.“Just remember, whatever youdo don’t ever get them wet, keepthem away from bright light, andthe most important thing, theone thing you must never forget:no matter how much they beg…never, ever feed themafter midnight.”Teenager Billy gets more than hebargains for when caring for hisexotic new pet goes catastrophicallywrong. Accident-prone Billy hasjust three simple rules to follow,but his failing on all three countsresults in cute mogwai Gizmo beingjoined by a band of malevolent,mischievous gremlins and all hellbreaks loose.Film critic, broadcaster andjournalist Mark Kermode will bereturning to Cinemagic to introduceand discuss Jeremy, his 2012festival pick. Mark will also besharing his thoughts on the year’snew film releases before answeringquestions from the audience.JeremyRobby Benson went fromjourneyman juvenile player tofull-fledged star in 1973’s Jeremy.Benson plays the titular15-year-old musician who fallsin love with fellow high schoolerSusan (Glynnis O’Connor),an aspiring dancer. DirectorArthur Barron’s stylistic flourishes(such as shifting-focus close-ups,zoom-ins, and “groovy”atmosphere shots) firmly place thispicture in the ‘70s! The film wenton to be nominated for the Palmed’Or and a Golden Globe in 1973.

SPECIAL EVENTS14/15BOLSHOI LIVETHENUTCRACKERNT LIVETHEMAGISTRATEULSTER MUSEUMMOVIES AT THEMUSEUMSUN 16 DEC, 3PMMUSIC: Pyotr IIyich Tchaikovsky• CHOREOGRAPHY:Yuri Grigorovich• 2 HRS 5 MINS INCL. INTERVALThe perennial family Christmasfavourite of toys coming to life,with music by Tchaikovsky.On Christmas Eve, Marie’s Godfatheroffers her a nutcracker in the shapeof a soldier. After the celebrationsa miracle happens: the Christmastree begins to grow and the toys allcome to life. All the toy soldiers areunder the nutcracker’s command,and they fly to Marie’s rescue as sheis threatened by an army of mice.A ballet in two acts – recorded live,deferred transmission.Tickets £15 full, £12.50 concession,£7.50 QFT Film Card holders.A Family ticket is available for £40(2 adults and 2 children) or £35(1 adult and 3 children).Book online atwww.queensfilmtheatre.comTHURS 17 JAN, 6.45PM FOR 7PMDIR: TIMOTHY SHEADER • UK • 2013• RUNNING TIME TBC • CAST: JOHNLITHGOW, NANCY CARROLLAcademy Award nominee andTony Award-winner John Lithgow(Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Shrek)takes the title role in Arthur WingPinero’s uproarious Victorian farce,directed by Olivier Award-winnerTimothy Sheader (Crazy for Youand Into the Woods, Regent’s ParkOpen Air Theatre, London).In a similar vein to the NationalTheatre’s smash-hit classiccomedies, She Stoops to Conquerand London Assurance, TheMagistrate is sure to haveaudiences doubled up withlaughter. When amiable magistratePosket (John Lithgow) marriesAgatha (Nancy Carroll, After theDance), little does he realise she’sdropped five years from her age –and her son’s. When her deceptionlooks set to be revealed, it sparksa series of hilarious indignitiesand outrageous mishaps.Tickets £10 – book online atwww.queensfilmtheatre.comThe Ulster Museum picture show isback with Christmas classics for allthe family.THE SNOWMAN +FATHER CHRISTMASSAT 15 DEC, 2PMTOTAL RUNNING TIME:52 MINS APPROX.A double helping of RaymondBriggs festive favourites includingthe 30th anniversary edition ofThe Snowman.MIRACLE ON 34TH STREETSAT 22 DEC, 2PMRUNNING TIME: 1 HR 32 MINSThe original 1947 version ofMiracle on 34th Street, followingthe misadventures of Kris Kringle,is often cited as one of the bestChristmas films ever made.BOOKING INFORMATIONBoth screenings will take place atthe Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens,Belfast. Tickets £3. Family ticket £10.Advance booking is available atwww.queensfilmtheatre.com.Limited tickets may be availableon the day from the UlsterMuseum reception.

A Guide toTIME travel MOVIESThe rule is you should never meddle with the past.And we can see the sense in that. What if youwent back to 1780? What if you bumped intoJohn Jameson? What if you accidentally changedhis mind about going into the whiskey business?It just doesn’t bear thinking about.