Wednesday 7th Feb - Final Portrait (15)
(Biography, Comedy, Drama - 2017)
Paris, 1964, Alberto Giacometti, the famous Swiss artist, bumps into his old friend, the American critic, James Lord and begs that he sits for a portrait because he has an interesting face. Lord is flattered by the request and, as the days go by and turn into weeks and weeks seemingly with no end in sight, he realises his entire life has been hijacked by this erratic genius. Veering between frustration and joy, Lord ultimately sees logic in the artist's chaotic mind and together we witness a genius complete one of his last masterpieces.
Director: Stanley Tucci
Stars: Geoffrey Rush, Armie Hammer, Clemence Poesy
Film duration 1 hour 30 mins (with no interval) - if using town car parks, we advise paying for 3 hours
Free tea/coffee and a biscuit
Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm
Tickets in advance £4 from Faringdon Information Centre / £5 on the door
Matinee Club Membership - Just £24 for 12 films (inc half price pre-booked Blockbuster evening cinema tickets)
Friday 23rd Feb - Victoria & Abdul (PG)
( Biography, Drama, History - 2017)
Abdul Karim arrives from India to participate in Queen Victoria's golden jubilee. The young clerk is surprised to find favour with the queen herself. As Victoria questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance that her household and inner circle try to destroy. As their friendship deepens, the queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes, joyfully reclaiming her humanity.
Director: Stephen Frears
Stars: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Michael Gambon
Film duration: 1 hour 51 mins plus 15 min interval
Licensed bar, sweets, popcorn, refreshments and ice-creams served
Blockbuster @ The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 7.00pm, film starts at 7.30pm
Tickets in advance £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on door £4 U18s, £5 Adult, £11 Family
For more info or to join the mailing list, please visit our website www.faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/regent-cinema-2
Tickets can be bought in advance from Faringdon Information Centre, 5 Market Square, Faringdon SN7 7HL