Films showing from Friday, January 13, at Rye Kino
La La Land [12A] 128 mins
This is the delightful story of Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a dedicated jazz musician, struggling to make ends meet while pursuing their dreams in a city known for destroying hopes and breaking hearts. With modern-day Los Angeles as the backdrop, this musical about everyday life explores what is more important: a once-in-a-lifetime love or the spotlight. Winner of seven Golden Globe awards, written and directed by Damien Chazelle (Whiplash) and starring Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, JK Simmons, Rosemarie DeWitt, Amiée Conn and John Legend.
Kino Classics:
The Third Man (1949) [PG] 93 mins. Friday January 13 at 7pm. Tickets £6.75 including complimentary nibbles.
TV special: larger than life and on the big screen
Sherlock: The Final Problem (Series Four finale) [15] 105 mins, Sunday January 15 at 8:15pm
Join Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman as Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson in this feature-length special that caps off the highly-anticipated Series Four. Audiences will experience laughter, shocks and surprises in this thrilling, not-to-miss finale episode, which will also feature exclusive content being shown only in cinemas.
The Carer [15] 88mins
Plus Q&A at 8pm on Monday January 16 with producer Charlotte Wontner
Sir Michael Gifford is a grumpy old Shakespearian actor with the beginnings of Parkinson’s who enjoys making life hell for his family and nursing staff. When his daughter employs a young Hungarian drama student as a companion, a touching friendship begins and surprising changes begin to occur. Filmed at Boughton Monchelsea, near Maidstone, and starring Brian Cox, Emilia Fox, Anna Chancellor and Coco Konig.
Silence [15] 161 mins
Martin Scorsese spent 28 years bringing Shusaku Endo’s acclaimed 1966 novel to the screen. Set in 17th-century Japan, Silence is the story of two Portuguese Jesuit priests who face the ultimate test of faith when they travel to Japan in search of their missing mentor at a time when Christianity was outlawed and their presence forbidden. Starring Andrew Garfield, Liam Neeson, Adam Driver and Ciarán Hinds.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, 2D [12A] 134 mins
From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves. Directed by Gareth Edwards and starring Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelsen, Diego Luna, Forest Whitaker, Riz Ahmed and Ben Mendelsohn
A Monster Calls [12A] 108 mins
A visually spectacular drama from acclaimed director Juan Antonio Bayona (The Orphanage, The Impossible), based on the award-winning children’s fantasy novel by Patrick Ness. Twelve-year-old Conor attempts to deal with his mother’s illness and the bullying of his classmates by escaping into a fantastical world of monsters and fairy tales that explore courage, loss and faith. Starring Felicity Jones, Liam Neeson, Toby Kebbell, Sigourney Weaver and Lewis MacDougal.
Sully: Miracle on the Hudson [12A] 96 mins
On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the “Miracle on the Hudson” when Captain “Sully” Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the icy waters of New York’s Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his aviation skill, an investigation was threatening to destroy his reputation and his career. Directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart and Laura Linney.
Kids’ Club
Trolls, 2D [U] 89 mins
DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls is an irreverent comedy extravaganza with incredible music. From the genius creators of Shrek, Trolls stars Anna Kendrick as Poppy, the optimistic leader of the Trolls, and her polar opposite, Branch, played by Justin Timberlake. Together, this unlikely pair must embark on an adventure that takes them far beyond the only world they’ve ever known.
This runs for the first film at weekends. Grab a Kids’ Club loyalty card, have it stamped five times and get your sixth ticket free.
Forthcoming special events at Rye Kino include:
Il Trovatore, live from the Royal Opera House: Tuesday, January 31 at 7:15pm
International superstars Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Anita Rachvelishvili, Lianna Haroutounian and Gregory Kunde lead a superb cast of world-class singers in this Verdi classic. Il Trovatore is a story of passion and blood, love and vengeance, disaster and murder, and the famous Anvil Chorus is just one of the highlights of Verdi’s exceptionally fine music, which captures the shifting emotions of the drama through impassioned love duets, fiery solos and stirring choruses.
For further information and booking visit Kino Rye or check the quick-view listings page.
Silver Room special events:
World Food and Film: Wednesday January 18, with an Irish-inspired supper at 7pm followed by The Commitments at 7:30pm.
Film quiz: Wednesday January 25 at 7:30pm. Tickets £10 including a light supper.