Taking the Biscuit at Brighton Odeon

by Vivienne DuBourdieu

Ben Whishaw with Abbie Cornish in Bright Star

Ben Whishaw with Abbie Cornish in Bright Star

Brighton Odeon’s film buff , James, runs one of the best film clubs in the UK - the Senior Screen on Thursdays at 10.30*.

For just £2.50, you get a ticket to the show, free coffee, and biscuits. And there’s no age curfew – all ages are welcome. You don’t even need to sign up.

Over the next six weeks, you can see the following films – picked by Senior Screen voters:

Bright Star - March 18th
Drama about the life & loves of Poet John Keats. Directed by Jane Campion and starring Ben Whishaw with Abbie Cornish.
Rating: pg, Length: 1h59m.

It’s Complicated – March 25th

Stars Alec Baldwin and Meryl Streep in It's Complicated

Stars Alec Baldwin and Meryl Streep in It's Complicated

Comedy about a divorced couple who reconnect, and have an affair with each other. Stars Alec Baldwin and Meryl Streep.
Rating: 12a, Length: 2h01m.

Sherlock Holmes – April 1st
Reimagining of the classic Detective and his adventures with accomplice, Dr Watson. Stars Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law.
Rating: 12a, Length 2h9m.

An Education – April 8th
British ‘coming of age’ drama starring Carrey Mulligan as a young girl facing difficult life choices in the 60s. Stars Emma Thompson.
Rating: 12a, Length 1hr40m.

Up in the Air – April 15th
Drama starring George Clooney as a travelling worker who likes to be on the road and avoids connecting with people until now…
Rating: 15, Length 1hr49m.

Up in the Air with George Clooney and Vera Farmiga

Up in the Air with George Clooney and Vera Farmiga

Nowhere Boy – April 22nd
Drama about the early life of John Lennon and his relationship with his mother. Directed by Sam Taylor Wood.
Rating 15, Length 1hr38m.

*Doors open at 10am.

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