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Described as ‘the Citizen Kane of British pop movies’ by critic Mark Kermode, Slade in Flame both confounded and delighted audiences when it was released in 1975, at the height of the legendary glam-rock band’s success, starring the band themselves, this was a music film like no other.

Charting the rise and fall of a pop group at the end of the 1960s, this darkly cynical, warts-and-all portrait of a band in freefall amidst the music-industry suits who want a piece of the pie was not what anybody was expecting. Slade in Flame has been newly remastered by the BFI from the best available 35mm materials.

UK, 1975 | 98mins | Dir Richard Loncraine |With Slade, Tom Conti, Alan Lake, Johnny Shannon

Based on a remarkable true story, discover how the poor son of a miner became one of the greatest actors the world has ever known, with the help of an unlikely mentor.

In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war, and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton (BAFTA winner Toby Jones).

Taking Richard under his wing, the young man thrives thanks to Philip’s strict tutelage and the guidance of kindly landlady, Ma Smith (Academy Award nominee Lesley Manville). However, as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.

“Tender tale of Richard Burton and his teacher” ★★★★ Times

“Formative years of Richard Burton come under the microscope in an absorbing drama” ★★★★ Radio Times

Directed by Marc Evans
With Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey, Lesley Manville
2hrs 4 mins // UK 2024

From Ryan Coogler—director of Black Panther and Creed—and starring Michael B. Jordan comes a new vision of fear: Sinners. Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

“Ryan Coogler delivers the goods and then some” Little White Lies ★★★★★

Express ★★★★ Empire ★★★★ Telegraph ★★★★ Independent  ★★★★

Directed by Ryan Coogler
With Michael B. Jordan
2hrs 18 mins // US 2025

The Salt Path is the profound true story of husband and wife, Raynor and Moth Winn’s 630-mile trek along the beautiful but rugged Cornish, Devon and Dorset coastline. After being forcibly removed from their home, they make the desperate decision to walk in the hope that, in nature, they will find solace and a sense of acceptance. With depleted resources, only a tent and some essentials between them, every step along the path is a testament to their growing strength and determination. Based on the novel of the same name by Raynor Winn, The Salt Path is a journey that is exhilarating, challenging, and liberating in equal measure. A portrayal of home, how it can be lost and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways.

Observer ★★★★ Times ★★★★ Metro ★★★★

Walk on the wild side: Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs on their epic hiking movie The Salt Path | Film | The Guardian

‘The Salt Path gave us back our life’: walking back to happiness on Cornwall’s South West Coast Path | Cornwall holidays | The Guardian

Directed by Marianne Elliott
With Gillian Anderson, James Lance
1hr 55 mins // UK 2024

Can’t make these dates? Don’t miss our catch-up screenings in July

Free tickets are now available for our latest Escapes film Lollipop

A stirring and powerful film about a young mother, recently released from prison and desperate to maintain custody of her two young children.

Just when things appear to be at their darkest and most desperate for Molly (Posy Sterling), a chance encounter with an old school friend might be the start of a road towards a brighter future.

Writer/Director Daisy-May Hudson brings wit, warmth and humanity to this beautiful story of individuals on the margins of society bonding in the face of unimaginable hardship.

“Impassioned, head-butting indictment of the social-care system” Guardian ★★★★

Tickets to Lollipop are completely free and are available through the link 🔗 Sign-up today to be the first to receive news on Escapes screenings!

Escapes, supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding, offers everyone the opportunity to enjoy the big screen experience and discover independent cinema. Whether someone that rarely prioritises a trip to the cinema, someone who treasures a visit but only as a special occasion, or someone who is keen to uncover new experiences, Escapes is on a mission to bring new audiences to the cinema with regular free tickets.

The story of a family and a family business. Starring: Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe; Mia Threapleton as Liesl, his daughter/a nun; Michael Cera as Bjorn, their tutor. With: Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis

“A complete delight” Telegraph ★★★★★

“An absolute gas; one of his funniest, most madcap adventures yet.” Little White Lies ★★★★★

The i ★★★★  Empire ★★★★

Directed by Wes Anderson
1hr 41 mins // US 2025

*Join us for our Food & Film Night screening of The Phoenician Scheme!

The story of a family and a family business. Starring: Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe; Mia Threapleton as Liesl, his daughter/a nun; Michael Cera as Bjorn, their tutor. With: Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis.

“A complete delight” Telegraph ★★★★★

“An absolute gas; one of his funniest, most madcap adventures yet.” Little White Lies ★★★★★

*Food will be served from 6.30pm, the film will start at 7.30pm

*Spaces limited!

Directed by Wes Anderson
1hr 41 mins // US 2025

Gedling Windrush 2025: Skin & Coal + Q&A: Narratives and lived experiences, a documentary told by Black British mineworkers of 1980s working-class Britain

A documentary film exploring the narratives and lived experiences of former coalminers from Nottingham, Doncaster and Leeds. These pioneering industrial labourers, families and communities of the East Midlands and the North, offer anecdotes, testimonies, oral histories and cultural memory through their collective experiences, involved in what was once, one of the most dangerous jobs and industries in the world – then and still today. The event will be hosted by local historian, Dr Norma Gregory (https://www.normagregory.com).

After the screening, there will be Q & A session with special guests, a networking session, a chance to view the nationally acclaimed, Digging Deep Black Mineworkers’ Heritage Exhibition and space for people wanting to find out more about working in heritage sector and the heritage arts within the Borough of Gedling, Nottinghamshire and beyond. First 50 attendees receive a free Windrush Industrial heritage poster.

Produced and directed by Claudine Boothe and made by Social Film and Video LTD, from Concord Media.

51 minutes

In Thunderbolts* Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes — Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it’s too late?

“Thunderbolts* is the best Marvel movie in years” Independent ★★★★

★★★★ Filmhounds ★★★★ BBC

Directed by Jake Schreier
With Florence Pugh
2hrs 8 mins // US 2025

We would love you to join us for this once a month opportunity for adult members of the community to come together for fun, camaraderie, learning, sharing food and film.

Tuesday 20^th May – The Penguin Lessons

Based on a true story, a British teacher, Tom (Steve Coogan) moves to Argentina in 1976 seeking a quieter life at an elite boarding school. This is a poignant dramedy follows Tom’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.

The film is directed by Peter Cattaneo and features Jonathan Pryce and Vivian El Jabar

10.30 – Exploration workshop examining the themes, context, characters, ideas and plot of the film as well as examining the acting styles and direction.

12.30 – A light buffet style lunch, teas and coffees

1.30 – Watching the film explored in the workshop

3.20 – End of Film

Tickets are £15.00 (with lunch) & £10.00 (without lunch)