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Biggar Little Cinema |
In our January update we have news about this month's film. |
Our January film is Quartet, a British comedy-drama, and actor Dustin Hoffman's directorial debut. Quartet is being shown in The Corn Exchange on Sunday 26th January 2014 at 7.30pm and Monday 27th January 2014 at 7.30pm. Quartet received its UK premiere at an event arranged by the Rotary Club of Blackwood, with all proceeds donated to charities. The premiere was attended by the Producer Finola Dwyer, who gave an interview on the making of the film. The film was nominated for a 2013 Golden Globe for Maggie Smith's performance (Best Actress - Comedy or Musical). It won Best Feature Award at the Chicago International Film Festival 2012 and the Breakthrough Directing Award for Dustin Hoffman at the Hollywood Film Festival 2012. Quartet tells the touching and often hilarious story of Reg, Wilf and Cissy, retired former opera singers who often worked together, living in Beecham House, a retirement home for gifted musicians. Every year on Giuseppe Verdi's birthday, the residents unite to give a concert to raise funds for their home. But when Jean Horton, a former grande dame of the opera fallen on hard times, also Reggie's ex-wife and the fourth and most celebrated member of their former quartet, moves into the home to everyone's surprise, the plans for this year's concert start to unravel. As old grudges threaten to undermine past glories and theatrical temperaments play havoc with the rehearsal schedule, it becomes apparent that having four of the finest singers in English operatic history under one roof offers no guarantee that the show will go on. Quartet is a wickedly comic film about redefining old age and growing old with hope; demonstrating how art illuminates life and the human spirit remains undimmed even as the brightest stars start to fade. Admission is £6, with tickets available from Brydens Newsagents and at the door on the evening, subject to availabilty. |
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Argo Cert 15 Sunday
27th October 2013 at 7.30pm |
Life of Pi Cert 12 Friday
22nd November 2013 |
Brave Cert U Friday
27th December 2013 |
Quartet Cert 12 Sunday
26th January 2014 |
Les Misérables Cert U Friday
28th February 2014 at 7.30pm |
The Great Gatsby Cert 15 Friday
28th March 2014 at 7.30pm |
About Us
Biggar Little Cinema was founded in February 2011, and is run as a community cinema on a non-profit basis.
As a not-for-profit organisation, our aim is to disburse all the surplus from our screenings as charitable donations, to local organisations and Rotary projects. So far, with your help, we have raised over £9,300.
We also aim to provide the opportunity for members of an isolated rural community to enjoy good films without having to make a round trip of 60 miles or more to the commercial cinema.
Our films are shown in high-resolution digital quality, and projected using the latest digital equipment on to a full-size cinema screen. To match the exceptional quality of our picture, our sound is Dolby stereo using high definition loudspeakers. The Corn Exchange is well-known as an excellent venue, with very comfortable cinema-style seating and a cosy atmosphere. A full bar is available both before and after each screening, with a lounge area for relaxing and chatting with friends. All in all, Biggar Little Cinema offers a perfect location - and all proceeds go to support local organisations and Rotary projects.
If you have any questions about Biggar Little Cinema, please contact
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Stewart Houston on 01899 220418 or |
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Tom Matthews on 01899 220783 or |
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Brian Curle on 01968 682294. |
Thank you again for your support!
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