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THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN THE DARK KNIGHT RISES BRAVE AND OTHERS

JULY - AUGUST 2012

TICKETS WWW.MACROBERT.ORGBOX OFFICE 01786 466666

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PROMETHEUS

Ridely Scott / USA 2012 / TBC / (15) Contains strong violence, gore, threat and horror

Prometheus follows a group of explorers as they stumble upon a clue that may explain the origins of mankind; but when they attempt to discover more, they unleash a secret that could spell the end of the entire human race.

TOP CAT

Alberto Mar / USA 2012 / 90 min / (U) Contains mild slapstick violence and rude humour

The cool cat and chums are back on the block, this time facing a hard-line regime laid down by a new Police Chief intent on ridding the city’s alleyways of their feline feistiness. With their easy life under threat as Dibble is forced to get tough, are TC’s nine lives finally over?

FRI 29 JUN 7.30PMSAT 30 JUN 5.00PMSUN 1 JUL 8.00PMMON 2 JUL 7.30PMTUE 3 JUL 7.30PMWED 4 JUL 7.30PMTHU 5 JUL 7.30PM

FRI 29 JUN 2.00PMSAT 30 JUN 2.00PMSUN 1 JUL 2.00PMMON 2 JUL 2.00PMTUE 3 JUL 2.00PMWED 4 JUL 10.30AM*THU 5 JUL 2.00PM * Parent & Toddler Screening

Each month, macrobert brings you some of the biggest blockbusters to hit the screen along with some outstanding foreign films and even some touching documentaries.

HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION

Adrian Grunberg / USA 2012 / 96 min / (15) Contains strong language, bloody violence, hard drug use and sexual threat

When a job goes wrong for career-criminal Driver, he winds up busting through the US-Mexico border, being beaten by cops and thrown into jail. Along the way he teams up with a nine-year-old local boy who helps him survive the prison system and whom he realises he must protect from the men who murdered his father.

SAT 30 JUN 8.00PMSUN 1 JUL 5.00PMWED 4 JUL 2.00PM****Midweek Matinee Screening

DETACHMENT

Tony Kaye / USA 2012 / 97 min / (15) Contains strong language, sex, sex references and scenes of suicide

Henry Barthes is a substitute teacher by choice to avoid any emotional connections with either his students or colleagues. Grappling with a troubled past, Henry finds himself at a public school where an apathetic student body has created a frustrated, burned-out administration. Inadvertently becoming a role model to his students, Henry finds that he’s not alone in his struggle to find beauty in a seemingly cruel and loveless world.

YOUR SISTER’S SISTER

Lynn Shelton / USA 2012 / 90 min / (15) Contains strong language and brief strong sex

After the death of his brother, Jack is still having a hard time dealing with his loss. Iris, one of his closest friends suggests Jack visit her family’s cottage and take some time to come to terms with his grief. When he arrives he discovers it’s occupied by Iris’ sister Hannah and she and Jack discuss their heartache and end up in bed together. When Iris arrives, Jack is desperate to keep her from learning what happened and Hannah senses his feelings for Iris aren’t as platonic as he cares to admit.

LOL

Lisa Azuelos / USA 2012 / 97 min / (12A) Contains moderate sex references, soft drug use and language

LOL is a romantic drama about a high-school teenager, Lola, who faces a year of big changes in every area of her life, from friendships and family to romance and love. When Lola’s mom, “accidentally” reads her daughter’s racy journal, she realizes just how wide their communication gap has grown.

FRI 17 AUG 2.00PMSAT 18 AUG 2.00PMSUN 19 AUG 2.00PM

SAT 18 AUG 8.00PMSUN 19 AUG 5.00PMMON 20 AUG 7.30PM

TUE 21 AUG 7.30PMWED 22 AUG 7.30PMTHU 23 AUG 7.30PM

MOONRISE KINGDOM

Wes Anderson / USA 2012 / 94 min / (12A) Contains moderate sex references

The opening film from this year’s Cannes Film Festival tells the story of two twelve-year-olds in a small coastal town who decide to run away together. Sparking a major manhunt led by the local sheriff, their disappearance creates a storm in the tight-knit community that’s almost as damaging as the real one gathering offshore.

FRI 17 AUG 7.30PMSAT 18 AUG 5.00PMSUN 19 AUG 8.00PMWED 22 AUG 2.00PM****Midweek Matinee Screening

UNDEFEATED

Daniel Lindsay, TJ Martin / UK 2012 / 113 min / certificate TBC

Winner of best documentary at this year’s Academy Awards, Undefeated follows the Manassas Tigers football team, a severely underfunded and underprivileged football team, who were even hired out as a practice team for more successful schools, as they reverse their fortunes, thanks to their coach, Bill Courtney.

ELECTRICK CHILDREN

Rebecca Thomas / USA 2012 / 96 min / certification TBC

Rachel is a young teenager from a Mormon family in Utah. On her 15th birthday, she discovers a forbidden cassette tape with rock music on it. Three months later, Rachel is pregnant and claims to have had an immaculate conception from listening to the music. Her parents arrange a marriage for Rachel, but Rachel runs away to search for the man who sings on the cassette tape, thinking he has something to do with her mysterious pregnancy.

FRI 24 AUG 7.30PMSAT 25 AUG 5.00PMSUN 26 AUG 8.00PM

SAT 25 AUG 8.00PMSUN 26 AUG 5.00PMMON 27 AUG 7.30PMWED 29 AUG 2.00PM**

**Midweek Matinee Screening

TUE 28 AUG 7.30PMWED 29 AUG 7.30PMTHU 30 AUG 7.30PM

FRIENDS WITH KIDS

Jennifer Westfeldt / USA 2012 / 107 min / (15) Contains strong language and sex references

The last two singles in the group observe the effect that kids have had on their friends’ relationships and wonder if there’s a better way. They decide to have a kid together – and date other people. Their unconventional experiment leads everyone in the group to question the nature of friendship, family and true love.

ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Steve Martino, Mike Thurmeier / USA 2012 / 94 min / certificate TBC

The fourth instalment of the Ice Age series, sees these animated characters still chasing the infamous acorn. This time however, it leads Sid and his friends to the edge of disaster, as their continent is set adrift.

SUN 26 AUG 11.00AMSUN 26 AUG 2.00PMWED 29 AUG 10.30AM* * Parent & Toddler Screening

THE MIDWEEK MATINEE

HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION (15)

WED 4 JUL 2.00PM

The Midweek Matinee will be taking a break over the summer but will return as normal mid-August, bringing with it some macrobert Filmhouse’s biggest titles for just £2.50. Not only that but we will throw in a free tea or filter coffee to help you relax that little bit more. Why not come a little earlier and have a delicious lunch beforehand, check out www.macrobert.org/cafebar for our menus.

MOONRISE KINGDOM (12A)

WED 22 AUG 2.00PM

FRIENDS WITH KIDS (15)

WED 29 AUG 2.00PM

SUN 1 JUL 11.00AM

THE PIRATES! IN AN ADVENTURE WITH SCIENTISTS

Peter Lord, Jeff Newitt / UK 2012 / 88 min / (U) Contains very mild language, violence, threat and innuendo

Pirate Captain sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz for the Pirate of the year Award, a quest that takes Captain and his crew from the shores of Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London.

KIDS FILM CLUBOur Kids Film Club will be taking a little break over the summer however we do have a treat for you! Kids Film Club members will get a special, members only screening of the big blockbusters this summer, The Amazing Spiderman, The Dark Knight Rises and Brave. Returning back to normal schedule mid-August, Saturday and Sunday mornings will welcome back your kids favourite films for only £1.50.

Kids Film Club is sponsored by:

PARENT AND TODDLER SCREENINGSThe macrobert Parent and Toddler screenings take a holiday over the summer weeks but returns mid-August to bring you a mixture a family favourites on the big screen. Bring your kids along and enjoy the child friendly, relaxed atmosphere with the lights dimmed and the sound at a comfortable level. Screenings start at 10.30am each Wednesday and tickets are priced at £1.50 or free to any baby under 12 months.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (U)

WED 22 AUG 10.30AM

ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT (TBC)

WED 29 AUG 10.30AM

Sponsored by:

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise / USA 1991 / 92 min / (U) Contains mild violence and threat

A beautiful young woman, Belle, is taken prisoner by a hideous beast. Befriending his bizarre mix of enchanted staff, she realises that beauty really is skin deep and that underneath his terrifying exterior beats the heart of a prince.

SAT 18 AUG 11.00AMSUN 19 AUG 11.00AMWED 22 AUG 10.30AM* * Parent & Toddler Screening

SUN 26 AUG 11.00AMWED 29 AUG 10.30AM* * Parent & Toddler Screening

ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Steve Martino, Mike Thurmeier / USA 2012 / 94 min / certificate TBC

The fourth instalment of the Ice Age series, sees these animated characters still chasing the infamous acorn. This time however, it leads Sid and his friends to the edge of disaster, as their continent is set adrift.

BRAVE (TBC)

SAT 11 AUG 10.30AMKIDS CLUB MEMBERS ONLY

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (TBC)

THU 2 AUG 1.00PMKIDS CLUB MEMBERS ONLY

THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN (12A)

SAT 14 JUL 10.30AMKIDS CLUB MEMBERS ONLY

Marc Webb / USA 2012 / run time TBC / certificate (12A) Contains moderate violence and injury detail

The Amazing Spiderman tells a different side to the story of Peter Parker, a young man who is an outcast at high school and was abandoned by his parents at a young age. Raised by his aunt and uncle, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to where he is today. As he discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he searches for the answer to why his parents left him which will see him make life changing decisions and shape his destiny of becoming a hero.

FRI 6 JUL – THU 19 JUL 2.00PM, 5.00PM & 8.00PMSAT 14 JUL 10.30AM – KIDS CLUB MEMBERS ONLY SCREENING

THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN

FRI 6 JUL – THU 19 JUL

Christopher Nolan/ USA 2012 / run time TBC / certificate TBC

Having enjoyed a peaceful period for the last eight years since the death of Harvey Dent and the disappearance of the Dark Knight, Gotham City is brought to its knees once again with the emergence of the sinister Bane, a powerful adversary, looking to lure out Batman and destroy his legacy piece by piece.

FRI 20 JUL – THU 2 AUG 1.00PM, 4.30PM & 8.00PMTHU 2 AUG 1.00PM – KIDS CLUB MEMBERS ONLY SCREENING

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

FRI 20 JUL – THU 2 AUG

Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman / USA 2012 / run time TBC / certificate TBC

Brave is the story of Merida, a skilled archer and impulsive daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor. Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom and when she turns to an eccentric old Wise Woman for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late.

FRI 3 AUG – THU 16 AUG 1.00PM, 4.00PM & 7.00PMSAT 11 AUG 10.30AM – KIDS CLUB MEMBERS ONLY SCREENING

BRAVE

FRI 3 AUG – THU 16 AUG

FIND USUniversity of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA

Park for free on the University Campus. There are frequent buses from Stirling town centre and the train station to the University Campus. For all public transport options call Traveline Scotland at 0871 200 22 33.

TICKET PRICESScreenings before 4.00pm: friends £3.80/full price £4.75/concession £4.25

Screenings after 4.00pm: friends £4.60/full price £5.75/concession £5.25

Kids Film Club 11.00am screenings: £1.50 each/£5 (four films from this brochure; tickets must be bought at the same time)

Film Four Pack (four films from this brochure; tickets must be bought at same time): full price £17.20/concession £13.20

Concessions apply to full-time students, under 18s, senior citizens, people with a disability (plus carer), Young Scot Card holders and benefit claimants. Proof of eligibility is required.

BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURSMon - Fri 10.00am to 7.45pm (phones close at 7.00pm)Sat 9.00am to 8.15pm (phones close at 7.00pm) Sun 10.00am to 8.15pm (phones close at 7.00pm)

Please note: Lines will close up to half an hour before busy performances.

ACCESS INFORMATIONmacrobert welcomes all disabled visitors. Our building is fully accessible for wheelchairs, and we offer hearing loops at the box office and bar. Audio description and subtitling are available for selected cinema screenings (see diary). Concession tickets are available for people with a disability plus carer.

For a large print version please email marketing@macrobert.org or call 01786 466666

Tickets cannot be refunded, except in the event of cancellation of a screening by macrobert / (TBC) means that the film is awaiting BBFC or local authority licensing approval / The use of cameras and recording equipment is not permitted /Screen advertisements and trailers are shown before all films / All information is correct at time of print and is subject to change without prior notice / macrobert cannot be held liable for any arrangements made due to changes to the brochure

MACROBERT THANKS THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR SUPPORT

Main funders

macrobert arts centre limited is a Scottish charity, no SC039546. To support us with donations please go to www.macrobert.org/donate

KIDS FILM CLUBLook out for the special Kids Club Member Only screenings of our three summer blockbusters: The Amazing Spiderman, The Dark Knight Rises and Brave, which will be exclusive to members of the Kids Film Club and available for the Kids Film Club price of just £1.50.

Sponsored by:

DIARY JULY 2012

* PARENT & TODDLER SCREENING ** MIDWEEK MATINEE SCREENING

1 SUN PIRATES! IN AN ADVENTURE WITH SCIENTISTS! 11.00AM TOP CAT 2.00PM HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION 5.00PM PROMETHEUS 8.00PM2 MON TOP CAT 2.00PM PROMETHEUS 7.30PM3 TUE TOP CAT 2.00PM PROMETHEUS 7.30PM4 WED TOP CAT 10.30AM* HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION 2.00PM** PROMETHEUS 7.30PM5 THU TOP CAT 2.00PM PROMETHEUS 7.30PM6 FRI - 13 FRI THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN 2.00PM, 5.00PM, 8.00PM14 SAT THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN 10.30AM (Kids Club Only) THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN 2.00PM, 5.00PM, 8.00PM15 SUN - 19 THU THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN 2.00PM, 5.00PM, 8.00PM20 FRI - 1 WED THE DARK KNIGHT RISES 1.00PM, 4.30PM, 8.00PM

2 THU THE DARK KNIGHT RISES 1.00PM (Kids Club Only) THE DARK KNIGHT RISES 4.30PM, 8.00PM3 FRI - 10 FRI BRAVE 1.00PM, 4.00PM, 7.00PM11 SAT BRAVE 10.30AM (Kids Club Only) BRAVE 1.00PM, 4.00PM, 7.00PM12 SUN - 16 THU BRAVE 1.00PM, 4.00PM, 7.00PM17 FRI LOL 2.00PM MOONRISE KINGDOM 7.30PM18 SAT BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 11.00AM LOL 2.00PM MOONRISE KINGDOM 5.00PM DETACHMENT 8.00PM19 SUN BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 11.00AM LOL 2.00PM DETACHMENT 5.00PM MOONRISE KINGDOM 8.00PM20 MON DETACHMENT 7.30PM21 TUE YOUR SISTER’S SISTER 7.30PM22 WED BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10.30AM* MOONRISE KINGDOM 2.00PM** YOUR SISTER’S SISTER 7.30PM23 THU YOUR SISTER’S SISTER 7.30PM24 FRI ELECTRICK CHILDREN 7.30PM25 SAT ELECTRICK CHILDREN 5.00PM FRIENDS WITH KIDS 8.00PM26 SUN ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT 11.00AM ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT 2.00PM FRIENDS WITH KIDS 5.00PM ELECTRICK CHILDREN 8.00PM27 MON FRIENDS WITH KIDS 7.30PM28 TUE UNDEFEATED 7.30PM29 WED ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT 10.30AM* FRIENDS WITH KIDS 2.00PM** UNDEFEATED 7.30PM30 THU UNDEFEATED 7.30PM

AUGUST 2012