Films showing from Friday December 15 at the Kino, Rye
Star Wars: The last Jedi (2D) and (3D) [12A] 152 mins
The Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of The Force Awakens join the galactic legends in an epic adventure. Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with thge guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order. Starring Daisy Ridley, Tom Hardy, John Boyega, Domhnall Gleeson, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Andy Serkis, Adam Driver, Benicio Del Torro, Justin Theroux, Laura Dern, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o and Peter Mayhew.
The Disaster Artist : {15} 103 minutes
The real life story of writer/director Tommy Wiseau who writes, directs and stars in ‘The Room’, a critically maligned movie that becomes a cult classic. Often referred to as ‘The Citizen Kane of Bad Movies’, The Room, is brought to life, chronicling the odd film’s troubled development and eventual cult success. Written and directed and starring James Franco, Dave Franco, Seth Rogan, Josh Hutcherson, Sharon Stone, Melanie Griffith, Bryan Cranston, Alison Brie and Zac Efron
The Man Who Invented Christmas [PG] 104 mins
Set in 1840s’ London, where Charles Dickens has been struggling to come up with fresh ideas after the failure of his last three works. However, when he’s inspired by the vision of a story that would fire the hearts of humanity, he sets out to write and self-publish a book that would reignite his career – in just six weeks. As the likes of Ebenezer Scrooge and The Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future start coming to life in his head, Dickens creates a masterpiece that gave birth to the Christmas we know and love today. Starring Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer, Jonathan Pryce, Simon Callow, Miriam Margolyes and Ian McNeice.
Daddy’s Home 2 [12A] 100 mins
Father and stepfather Dusty and Brad join forces to make Christmas perfect for the children. Their newfound partnership soon gets put to the test when Dusty’s old-school, macho dad and Brad’s gentle father arrive to turn the holiday upside down. After a sudden change in plans, the four men decide to take the kids to a luxury resort for a fun-filled getaway that turns into a hilariously chaotic adventure. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell, Mel Gibson, Linda Cardellini, John Cena and John Lithgow.
Paddington 2 [PG] 103 mins (and Kids’ Club, see below)
While searching for the perfect present for Aunt Lucy’s hundredth birthday, Paddington spots a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber’s antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the book is stolen, it’s up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief. Directed by Paul King and starring Ben Whishaw, Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant, Brendon Gleeson, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, Michael Gambon, Joanna Lumley, Jessica Hynes, Eileen Atkins, Tom Conti, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Julie Walters.
Kids’ Club
Ferdinand [U] 106 mins
From the makers of Iron Age and Rio, Ferdinand is a young bull who escapes from a training camp in rural Spain after his father never returns from a showdown with a matador. Adopted by a girl who lives on a farm, Ferdinand’s peaceful existence comes crashing down when the authorities return him to his former captors. With help from a wisecracking goat and three hedgehogs, the giant but gentle bovine must find a way to break free before he squares off against El Primero, the famous bullfighter who never loses.
Paddington 2 [PG] 103 mins (see above)
This runs for the first film at weekends and at various other times (see quick-view listings page).
Great children’s films for just £7.25 and for every child ticket bought, an adult goes free. Grab a Kids’ Club loyalty card, have it stamped five times and get your sixth ticket free.
Music Mondays
White Christmas [U] 7:30pm
World food and film
Joyeux Noel [U]
Join us on Wednesday 20 December 20 for a delicious French light supper prepared by our kitchen at 7pm followed by the film at 7:30pm.
All tickets are £15 which includes food and a regular drink from the bar.
With the advent of World War I, Europe is thrown into a brutal and vicious chaos as men are forced to kill or be killed. While blood soaks the battlefield as Christmas approaches, the men in the trenches of the Western Front face a transformation, however fleeting, toward peace and goodwill. Against all odds, four unlikely individuals from opposing sides bond during this bloodless respite to experience the hope and goodness in humanity. Starring Diane Kruger, Benno Fürmann, Guillaume Canet and Gary Lewis.
Live: Berliner Philharmoniker, New Year’s Eve Gala Concert
Sunday, December 31 at 4pm, 120 mins approx including interval.
Celebrate the end of 2017 with the Berliner Philharmoniker’s glittering New Year’s Eve Gala Concert broadcast live from Berlin and conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, with star guest Joyce DiDonato. The internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano will perform Richard Strauss’s lavishly beautiful orchestral songs with the concert programme also including works by Dvořák, Stravinsky, Bernstein and Shostakovich. The cinema broadcast features exclusive interviews and programme insights.
Kino member free tickets cannot be used for Live, NT, RSC, opera, ballet or special events.
For further information and booking visit Kino Rye or check the quick-view listings page.