The official home of the cinema in the Croydon Clocktower. We are a non-profit, Community Interest Company presenting regular film screenings.
SMILES OF A SUMMER NIGHT Thursday 13 June 2019 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Ulla Jacobsson, Eva Dahlbeck, Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand In early 20th century Sweden, middle-aged lawyer Fredrik and his young wife Anna are yet to consummate their marriage, while Fredrik's son Henrik is besotted with his new stepmother. To make matters worse, Fredrik's … Continue reading "SMILES OF A SUMMER NIGHT"
EIGHTH GRADE Tuesday 18 June 2019 at 7.30pm. Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton, Emily Robinson Avid 13 year old blogger Kayla is about to move into high school. She has no friends (real or virtual) and her online life tips have not gone viral. Her single father seems understanding, if a little strange. Will her pairing with … Continue reading "EIGHTH GRADE"
AMAZING GRACE Thursday 20 June 2019 at 2.30pm and 7.00pm. Presented in association with Rhythm & Views Film Festival Aretha Franklin, Reverend James Cleveland, C.L. Franklin In January 1972, Aretha Franklin appeared at the New Bethel Baptist Church to record two performances for a live album of gospel songs with an accompanying documentary. The film, … Continue reading "AMAZING GRACE"
TEDDY PENDERGRASS - IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME Saturday 22 June 2019 at 7.00pm. Presented by Rhythm & Views Film Festival 'If You Don’t Know Me’ is the untold and ultimately inspiring story of legendary soul singer Teddy Pendergrass, the man who was poised to become the biggest R&B artist of all time until the … Continue reading "Teddy Pendergrass"
RAFIKI Tuesday 25 June 2019 at 7.30pm. Samantha Mugatsia, Sheila Munyiva, Neville Misati With beautiful scenes connected through shades of fuchsia and violet, reflecting the femininity of the characters, this gentle film follows the development of love between two young women. Set against the backdrop of the bustling streets of Nairobi, Kena and Ziki must choose between … Continue reading "RAFIKI"
STYX Thursday 27 June 2019 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Susanne Wolff, Gedion Oduor Wekesa Emergency paramedic Rike escapes the pressures of work to embark on a solo yachting trip to Ascension Island. She is confronted by a drifting vessel overloaded with refugees. Calls to the coastguard advise her not to get involved, but her humanitarian … Continue reading "STYX"
AMAZING GRACEWednesday 3 July 2019 at 7.30pm. Aretha Franklin, Reverend James Cleveland, C.L. Franklin In January 1972, Aretha Franklin appeared at the New Bethel Baptist Church to record two performances for a live album of gospel songs with an accompanying documentary. The film, for a number of reasons, was never released…until now. Amazing Grace invites film … Continue reading "AMAZING GRACE"
AMAZING GRACE Tuesday 9 July 2019 at 11.00am. Aretha Franklin, Reverend James Cleveland, C.L. Franklin In January 1972, Aretha Franklin appeared at the New Bethel Baptist Church to record two performances for a live album of gospel songs with an accompanying documentary. The film, for a number of reasons, was never released…until now. Amazing Grace invites … Continue reading "AMAZING GRACE"
MARIANNE & LEONARD: WORDS OF LOVE Wednesday 25 September 2019 at 7.30pm Marianne Ihlen, Leonard Cohen, Judy Collins Broomfield skips the muckraking that characterised his previous music documentaries (Kurt & Courtney; Biggie and Tupac; Whitney: Can I Be Me) for this tender retelling of the long, complex relationship between poet/songsmith Leonard Cohen and his muse Marianne … Continue reading "MARIANNE & LEONARD: WORDS OF LOVE"
CRAWL Thursday 31 October 2019 at 7.30pm Halloween horror show Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper, Morfydd Clark Produced by Sam Raimi (creator of the Evil Dead series), Crawl delivers exactly what it promises: an entertaining break from the mundane, with “a reptilian bite in its nods to the tradition of underwater monster flicks” (Roger Ebert). College swimmer Haley (Kaya … Continue reading "CRAWL"