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James Bond SeasonLet The Right One In

In The LoopTony Manero

Cheri17 Again

Is Anybody There?Mark Of An Angel

Last Chance HarveyKisses

Harry Potter Half-Blood PrinceNew Town Killers

Looking For EricPublic Enemies

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Summer at the Hippodrome and our second season already… We’re making a few adjustments and working hard to get everything just right – you’ll notice we are trying out some different screening times and watch this space for plans to facilitate larger groups wanting to pre-book their refreshments at our café. Pick up a feedback card next time you visit and let us know what you think!

There will be something for everybody in this programme, whether you are looking for a thriller or comedy, independent or Hollywood productions, an outing with the kids or a rendezvous with friends. Alongside the best recent releases like the new Harry Potter and Ken Loach’s latest, I’ve picked some real gems of classic cinema including a rare big-screen outing of Spirit of the Beehive to commemorate the start of the Spanish Civil War, and screenings of Casablanca and Singing in the Rain – the two runners-up in our local vote for the first film to screen at the Hippodrome’s launch.

We celebrate the centenary of ‘Cubby’ Broccoli in June with a season of digitally restored Bond favourites. See inside for details of a combined ticket offer with the 007-themed Bo’ness Motor Museum and you’ll need look no further for a Father’s Day treat to remember!

At the Hippodrome we’re commited to putting on special events that celebrate our heritage, showcase filmmakers or mark national initiatives and ultimately connect the Hippodrome to the community it serves. This season look out for an evening with BAFTA-winning cameraman Eddie McConnell who will introduce a selection of his films (including a documentary featuring the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway) plus an exclusive screening of ‘The Inheritance’ presented by the cast and crew who will share their experiences of making a micro-budget feature in their native Scotland.

Our Saturday morning Jeely Jar Screenings have been a huge success. Remember we have one Jeely Jar Special every season – this season’s special is Jacques Tati’s comedy masterpiece Jour de Fête screeing in National Cycling Week. Bring your clean jam jar with matching lid, to this screening only, for our 2-for-1 offer.

Meanwhile the Big Sceen Bo’ness group goes from strength to strength. Having premiered their film ‘No Place Like Home’ at the Hippodrome in May I am delighted to announce the first title selected by their Youth Programming Team a Laurel and Hardy feature: ‘Sons of the Desert’, showing on Saturday 18th July.

Alison Strauss Arts Development Officer (Film and Media)

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Let The Right One In This beautifully filmed production invests a familiar story with startling originality. Oskar is the constant victim of school bullies who longs for a friend and ally. His wish is granted when a strange young girl moves in next door – isolated and friendless like him, but for some reason, only coming out to play at night… Already picking up over 40 award wins this delicately handled piece is at once a coming-of-age tale, a first-love story and a macabre horror. Catch it now, before the inevitable American re-make!

Dir. Tomas AlfredsonWith: Kare Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per RagnarSweden / 2008 / 1h 54m / Swedish with English subtitles

Fri 29 May – Thu 4 Jun Fri 29 19:30 Sat 30 19:30 Sun 31 19:30 Tue 2 19:30 Wed 3 19:30 Thu 4 20:00

In The Loop Glasgow-born Iannucci directs this close-to-the-knuckle political satire about the back corridors of British and American politics – think ‘Yes, Minister’ but with eye-watering invective. Peter Capaldi is brilliant as the foul-mouthed and venomous press secretary who tries, with increasing mania, to marshal a gaff-prone junior minister and his wet-behind-the-ears press assistant. The trio end up in Washington where they encounter bullish but peace-mongering Major Miller (played by TV’s Tony Soprano) and war is inadvertently declared.

Dir. Armando IannucciWith: Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander, James Gandolfini, Steve CooganUK / 2009 / 1h 49m

Fri 5 Jun – Thu 11 Jun Fri 5 20:00 Sat 6 20:00 Sun 7 20:00 Mon 8 20:00 Tue 9 11:00 (tots), 20:00 Thu 11 20:00

Tony Manero In Pinochet’s Chile at the end of the 70s, anti-hero Raúl is obsessed with Tony Manero – John Travolta’s character in ‘Saturday Night Fever’. We follow the wannabe showbiz star as he carves a trail of murderous violence and crime in his quest to realise his silver screen dreams. The dictator’s reign of terror is the backdrop for this intelligent and dark allegory of masculine identity and alienation and shares much with Scorsese’s ‘Taxi Driver’.

Dir. Pablo LarrainWith: Alfredo Castro, Paola Lattus, Hector MoralesChile/Brazil / 2008 / 1h 37m / Spanish with English sub-titles

Fri 12 Jun – Thu 18 Jun Fri 12 20:00 Sat 13 14:30, 20:00 Sun 14 20:00 Mon 15 20:00 Tue 16 20:00 Thu 18 20:00

Chéri United with his writer and leading lady 21 years after ‘Dangerous Liaisons’, Frears has created a romantic and elegiac grown-up drama. With a screenplay by Christopher Hampton (‘Atonement’), ‘Chéri’ is a classy love story set in 1920s Paris. The lovers at the film’s centre are retired courtesan Lea (Pfeiffer) and Chéri (Friend) – the son of Lea’s rival Mme. Peloux (Bates) who is trying to secure her own future by means of an arranged marriage for her son.

Dir. Stephen FrearsWith: Michelle Pfeifer, Kathy Bates, Rupert Friend, Felicity JonesUK/Germany / 2009 / 1h 32m

Fri 19 Jun – Thu 25 Jun Fri 19 20:00 Sat 20 14:30, 20:00 Sun 21 20:00 Mon 22 11:00 (cuppa) Tue 23 11:00 (tots), 20:00 Wed 24 20:00 Thu 25 20:00

17 Again Divorced and jobless Mike (Perry) wishes for a second chance at life, and gets it, in this likeable comedy starring Hollywood darling, Zac Efron, as Mike’s younger self. After a nostalgic trip back to his old school Mike meets a mysterious caretaker and is transformed into the teenager he used to be. In homage to ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’, this device is the cue for our hero to learn some home truths. Perry is hilarious as the 30-something misfit trying to navigate a course through 21st century teen-dom.

Dir. Burr SteersWith: Zac Efron, Matthew Perry, Leslie Mann, Thomas LennonUS / 2009 / 1h 42m

Fri 26 Jun – Thu 2 Jul Fri 26 20:00 Sat 27 14:30, 20:00 Sun 28 20:00 Mon 29 11:00 (cuppa) Tue 30 11:00 (tots), 20:00 Wed 1 20:00 Thu 2 20:00

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Is Anybody There? A touching vehicle for the never-failing star presence of Michael Caine who is exceptional as an elderly magician, at a loss since the death of his wife and forced to move to an old peoples’ home. The single saving grace is the young son of the over-worked but kindly owners, whose obsession with the possibility of life after death forms the basis of an unexpected bond between him and the grumpy old man. With wonderful comedy and a series of scene-stealing turns from the likes of Leslie Philips and Sylvia Syms this is a beautiful story, simply told.

Dir. John CrowleyWith: Michael Caine, Bill MilnerUK / 2008 / 1h 35m

Fri 3 Jul – Thu 9 Jul Fri 3 20:00 Sat 4 14:30, 20:00 Sun 5 14:30, 20:00 Mon 6 11:00 (cuppa), 20:00 Tue 7 11:00 (tots), 20:00 Thu 9 20:00

Mark of an Angel Based on a true story this haunting film is dominated by spellbinding performances from two of French cinema’s greatest female leads. Elsa is divorced and battling for custody of her son. A brief sighting of a little girl is the beginning of Elsa’s obsessive mission to insinuate herself into the lives of the girl’s family, much to the growing unease of the other mother. The mounting tension is effortlessly achieved without recourse to cliché, and the script cleverly shifts our allegiances back and forth between the two women.

Dir. Safy Nebbou With: Catherine Frot, Sandrine BonnaireFrance / 2008 / 1h 35m / French with English sub-titles

Fri 10 Jul – Tue 14 Jul Fri 10 20:00 Sat 11 20:00 Sun 12 20:00 Mon 13 11:00 (cuppa), 20:00 Tue 14 11:00 (tots), 20:00

Last Chance Harvey This tremendous love story is graced by superlative performances from Hoffman and Thompson. The pair positively glow in their respective roles of rumpled-but-charming Yank, Harvey – whose unfulfilling career writing jingles is being eclipsed by younger colleagues – and on-the-shelf, bookish Kate – whose time is divided between her work and her demanding mother. A warm, witty and at times agonisingly poignant romantic comedy with enjoyably accomplished set-pieces that will have you laughing out loud and then reaching for the hankies.

Dir. Joel Hopkins With: Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson US / 2008 / 1h 32m

Fri 17 Jul – Thu 23 Jul Fri 17 20:00 Sat 18 14:30, 20:00 Sun 19 20:00 Mon 20 11:00 (cuppa) Tue 21 11:00 (tots), 20:00 Wed 22 20:00 Thu 23 20:00

Kisses Two foul-mouthed kids, Dylan and Kylie, run away from their abusive homes and spend a terrifying yet fantastical night on the streets of inner-city Dublin. Already picking up five awards in its native Ireland and in the States this charming, insightful and gritty drama features splendidly guileless performances from the two young unknown leads who grow to rely on each other for love and protection. Daly, who is writer, director and cinematographer, manages to find warmth and humour in the children’s tough situation. Listen out for lots of Bob Dylan on the soundtrack and watch for an un-credited performance from Stephen Rea.

Dir. Lance DalyWith: Kelly O’Neill, Shane Curry, Paul RoeIreland/Sweden / 2008 / 1h 15m

Fri 24 Jul – Thu 30 Jul Fri 24 20:00 Sat 25 14:30, 20:00 Sun 26 14:30, 20:00 Mon 27 11:00 (cuppa), 20:00 Tue 28 11:00 (tots), 20:00 Thu 30 20:00

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince The much anticipated sixth instalment of the Harry Potter saga. The three leads reprise their roles as the young wizards facing new challenges and dangers in the wake of Lord Voldemort’s return. They are reunited with the other regular cast members including Robbie Coltrane, Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon and Maggie Smith, all under the sure hand of director David Yates (‘Order of the Phoenix’) and Kloves who scripted the first four Potters and once again adapts J.K. Rowling’s work for the screen. A cracking adventure, just right for the summer holidays!

Dir. David YatesWith: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert GrintUK/US / 2009 / 2h 30m approx

Fri 31 Jul – Thu 13 Aug Fri 31 20:00 Sat 1 11:00 (jeely jar), 15:00, 20:00 Sun 2 14:30, 20:00 Mon 3 11:00 (cuppa)Tue 4 11:00 (tots), 20:00 Wed 5 20:00 Thu 6 20:00 Fri 7 20:00 Sat 8 11:00 (jeely jar), 15:00, 20:00 Sun 9 14:30, 20:00 Mon 10 20:00 Tue 11 20:00 Thu 13 20:00

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New Town Killers Two bankers, Alistair and Jamie, who have the world at their feet get their kicks from playing a game of hunt-and-seek with people on the bottom rung of the social ladder. Their next target is Sean, a teenager who lives with his sister in a depressing scheme. She’s in debt, he’s going nowhere fast. Sean agrees to play for cash and the streets of Edinburgh are set for a deadly and twisted game of cat-and-mouse. This gripping feature from Fife-born Richard Jobson combines cutting social commentary with the overt style and pace of a video-game.

Dir. Richard JobsonWith: Dougray Scott, Alastair MackenzieUK / 2008 / 1h 30m

Fri 14 Aug – Tue 18 Aug Fri 14 20:00 Sat 15 20:00 Sun 16 20:00 Mon 17 20:00 Tue 18 20:00

Looking For Eric Eric is a down-on-his-luck postman, football-crazy and a devout fan of ex-Man U player and all-round renaissance man: Eric Cantona. As Eric the postie’s life descends deeper into crisis, Eric, the philosophical football hero, steps from a bedroom-wall poster and begins dispensing his famed wisdom. Written by Loach’s regular screen collaborator and generously blessed with magical humour (see supporting roles from the likes of John Henshaw of the Post Office ads) this will, by rights, be the alternative box office hit of the summer.

Dir. Ken LoachWith: Steve Evets, Eric Cantona, Gerard KeansUK/France/Italy/Belgium / 2009 / 1h 56m

Fri 21 Aug – Thu 27 Aug Fri 21 20:00 Sat 22 14:30, 20:00 Sun 23 14:30, 20:00 Mon 24 11:00 (cuppa) 20:00 Tue 25 11:00 (tots), 20:00 Thu 20:00

Public Enemies (cert. tbc)

Michael Mann (‘Heat’) directs Johnny Depp in the true story of legendary Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger, whose charismatic persona and lightning raids made him the number one target of J. Edgar Hoover’s fledgling FBI and a folk hero to much of the downtrodden public. A cast of Hollywood A-listers, a script by acclaimed novelist and screenwriter Ronan Bennett and direction by Mann, working in his trade-mark genre, make this electrifying crime-drama a sure winner.

Dir. Michael MannWith: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion CotillardUS / 2009 / 2h 23m

Fri 28 Aug – Thu 3 Sep Fri 28 20:00 Sat 29 20:45 Sun 30 14:30, 20:00 Mon 31 11:00 (cuppa), Tue 1 11:00 (tots), 20:00Wed 2 20:00 Thu 3 20:00

Encounters At The End Of The World Full of visual marvels, hugely entertaining, irreverent, witty and fascinating, this study of the community of misfits and adventurers living at the very margins of conventional society in Antarctica is one of Herzog’s best. Far more than “just another film about penguins” (as Herzog himself is quick to point out) this is the kind of documentary that will succeed in recruiting many new fans to the non-fiction genre.

“Should render contrite all who say there is nothing left for movies to show us that we haven’t seen before.” Scott Foundas, Variety

Dir. Werner HerzogUS / 2008 / 1h 39m

Mon 1 Jun 11:00 (cuppa) Tue 2 Jun 11:00 (tots)

Gun Crazy One of the greatest cult movies of American film history and the very epitome of the B-film noir. This early variation on the Bonnie and Clyde theme was a major influence on Godard and the French New Wave - dazzling evidence that “all you need to make a movie is a girl and a gun”. The girl in this case is Laurie (Cummins), who works as a professional sharpshooter at a carnival, hooks up with Bart (Dall) and persuades him that they should become partners in crime.

“B-movies don’t get much more cult than this cracking black-and-white 1949 classic… a total must for pulp fiction fanatics.” Metro

Dir. Joseph H. LewisWith: Peggy Cummins, John Dall, Berry Kroeger, Morris Carnovsky US / 1949 / 1h 27m

Sat 6 Jun 14:30 Mon 8 Jun 11:00 (cuppa)

Everlasting Moments This period drama, directed by veteran Swedish filmmaker Jan Troell and inspired by the life of his wife’s grandmother, follows young working-class Maria who is swept off her feet by a dashing but feckless suitor. Her subsequent life of drudgery is leavened when she discovers she has a special talent for photography and a touching lyrical tale unfolds.

“This picture has quality stamped all over it, awards are likely to come its way whether for direction, photography or the performances.” Screen International

Dir. Jan TroellWith: Maria HeiskanenSweden/Denmark / 2008 / 2h 5m / Swedish/Finnish with English subtitles

Mon 15 Jun 11:00 (cuppa) Tue 16 Jun 11:00 (tots)

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Casablanca Runner-up in the local community vote for the first film to screen at the launch of the Hippodrome in April… but we don’t really need an excuse to show this multi-Oscar winning cinema classic featuring legendary dialogue and great performances all round – including, of course, Bogart and Bergman in the iconic roles they were born to play.

“One of the greatest movies of all time… If you’re part of the post-Spielberg generation wondering what all the fuss is about, then don’t wait any longer to find out. It could be the start of a beautiful friendship…” Matt Mueller, Total Film

Dir. Michael CurtizWith: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, Paul Heinreid

US / 1942 / 1h 42m

Sat 11 Jul 14:30 Sun 12 Jul 14:30

Bronson A detached but visceral portrait of Michael Paterson (aka Charles Bronson) dubbed by the media “Britain’s most violent prisoner”. Tom Hardy (see ‘The Inheritance p14) is electric and formidable as the raging psychopath bent on making an art-form of his aggression in an extreme and brutal circus… one in which he plays the ring-master. With a jaw-dropping performance from the lead and an expressionistic, almost painterly visual flair this is a provocative film, definitely not for the faint-hearted but, quite literally, stunning.

“A cult film for sure but one that will live beyond all our lifetimes... artistically it is a complex and unforgettable masterpiece.” Paul Dale, The List

Dir. Nicholas Winding RefnWith: Tom Hardy, Katy Baker UK / 2009 / 1h 32m

Thu 16 Jul 20:00

Spirit Of The Beehive On the anniversary of the beginning of the Spanish Civil War we present a profoundly beautiful story of two girls living in rural Spain in the aftermath of Franco’s victory. After watching the film ‘Frankenstein’, the pair are obsessed with the idea that the gentle monster exists amongst them. On discovering a wounded Republican soldier, young Ana’s imaginings appear materialised. An interesting companion piece to ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ this film is pervaded by the sorrow and devastating impact of the Civil War.

“A film that one will never forget… a masterpiece of cinematic imagination.” The Guardian

Dir. Victor EriceWith: Ana Torent, Fernando Fernan GomezSpain / 1973 / 1h 37m / Spanish with English sub-titles

Sun 19 Jul 20:00

Wendy and Lucy Wendy is driving to Alaska, in the hope of a summer of lucrative work and the start of a new life with her dog, Lucy. When her car breaks down in Oregon, however, the thin fabric of her financial situation comes apart, and she confronts a series of increasingly dire economic decisions. In stark, luminous terms, ‘Wendy and Lucy’ addresses issues of sympathy and generosity at the edges of American life, revealing the limits and depths of people’s duty to each other in tough times.

“Pure poetry.” Total Film

Dir. Kelly ReichhardtWith: Michelle Williams, Will Patton, Will OldhamUS / 2008 / 1h 20m

Mon 10 Aug 11:00 (C) Tue 11 Aug 11:00 (T)

Singing In The Rain Winning second place in the local community vote for the film to launch the Hippodrome, the immortal ‘Singing in the Rain’ is seen by many as the best Hollywood musical of all time. A great plot about the difficult transition from silents to ‘talkies’ is the backdrop for romance, comic genius, and wonderful musical numbers, especially the acrobatic ‘Make ‘em Laugh’, Kelly opposite Charisse in ‘Broadway Ballet’ (what legs!), and of course the famous and sublime title song. “Come on with the rain, I’ve a smile on my face…”

“If you’ve never seen it and don’t, you’re bonkers.” W. Stephen Gilbert, Time Out

Dir. Stanley Donen, Gene KellyWith: Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, Cyd CharisseUS / 1952 / 1h 42m

Sat 15 Aug 14:30

This Sporting Life Richard Harris plays Frank, a miner lodging with the widowed Mrs Hammond, whose competitive nature and powerful physique makes him a perfect contender for the local rugby team. Encouraged by the corrupting influence of old man Johnson (Hartnell), he joins the team seeking a share of the glory. A masterpiece of the British New Wave film movement in which rugby league football serves as a metaphor for the grind of life in a working-class northern English town.

“Like those other great British films of the era this exhibits astonishing vigour and a fierce engagement with life, but the bitter poetry is all its own.” Channel 4 Film

Dir. Lindsay AndersonWith: Richard Harris, Rachel RobertsUK / 1963 / 2h 14m

Sun 16 Aug 14:30 Mon 17 Aug 11:00 (cuppa) Tue 18 Aug 11:00 (tots)

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Spend Sundays with Bond in Bo’nessOn consecutive Sundays in June the Hippodrome is proud to present a season of classic James Bond films, digitally restored and screening in celebration of the centenary of producer Albert R. ‘Cubby’ Broccoli. Make Sunday a Bo’ness Bond-day and combine your viewing with a visit to the Bo’ness Motor Museum, featuring memorabilia and cars from the films, the Double “O” bar and Miss Moneypenny’s Diner.

Special Offer: Present your Bond title Hippodrome cinema ticket at the Motor Museum to receive a discount (Sundays in June only) or present your Motor Museum ticket at the Hippodrome to receive a discount (Sundays with Bond screenings only). Contact the Steeple or Hippodrome Box Office for more details.

Dr No Sean Connery was cast in the lead role and the film featured the usual Broccoli touch of exotic locations: this time Jamaica and surrounding waters, from which a bikini-clad Ursula Andress memorably emerged. A fast-paced colourful romp, the film became an enormous hit worldwide.

Dir. Terence YoungWith: Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman, Jack LordUK / 1962 / 1h 45m

Sun 7 Jun 14:30

From Russia With Love Broccoli considered this as one of the best Fleming stories. Connery once again excelled and was well supported by a great cast including Robert Shaw, wonderfully menacing as a brutal killer; and Lotte Lenya as the Russian agent with the famous poison-tipped knife device in her shoe. The film also features many distinctive Bond motifs for the first time and its huge success firmly established the 007 films as a cultural phenomenon.

Dir. Terence YoungWith: Sean Connery, Robert Shaw, Lotte Lenya, Daniela BianchiUK / 1963 / 1h 55m

Sun 14 Jun 14:30

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service Connery’s decision to quit as Bond left Broccoli and Saltzman with a headache. The press went into overdrive speculating on Connery’s successor; while the producers chose good-looking Australian actor George Lazenby after successful screen tests. Avengers superstar Diana Rigg was brought in as an added lure and the resulting action-packed film ensured that the franchise would continue.

Dir. Peter HuntWith: George Lazenby, Diana Rigg, Telly SavalasUK / 1969 / 2h 20m

Sun 28 Jun 14:30

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Goldfinger To many, the quintessential Bond film and a brilliant third entry in the series. Here Bond gets his Aston Martin, spars with two statuesque British beauties (Honor Blackman and Shirley Eaton) and pits his wits against a memorable villain, Auric Goldfinger. Add the first Shirley Bassey theme song and some exciting action sequences and the result is an explosive cocktail.

Dir. Guy HamiltonWith: Sean Connery, Honor Blackman, Gert FroebeUK / 1964 / 1h 49m

Sun 21 Jun 14:30

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The Inheritance The Hippodrome is pleased to welcome cast and crew from the production team to present their award-winning Scottish road movie shot for just £5,000 in 11 days. Winner of the Raindance Award at the British Independent Film Awards, ‘The Inheritance’ was nominated for 2 BAFTA Scotland New Talent Awards, and Best UK Feature at Raindance.

The story of two brothers on a journey of self-discovery. David has misspent his last five years in London, unlike his Mum’s favourite, Fraser, who stayed in Edinburgh until his mother died, knowing that his father favoured the prodigal exile. Now their father (Tom Hardy, ‘Bronson’) is dead too and David has taken the train up north in the hope of cashing in on the spoils. The brothers find instructions to go to Skye where they will find the inheritance they are looking for…

Note: Contains strong language.

Dir. Charles Henri BellevilleWith: Fraser Sivewright, Imogen Toner, Tom Hardy, Tim BarrowUK / 2007 / 1h 2m

Thu 20 Aug 20:00 (programme duration: approx 1h 45m)

Diesel Gala: Edward McConnellThe Hippodrome is delighted to welcome Edward McConnell to present a selection of his films featuring diesel trains and the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway. Edward McConnell is described by his peers as 'one of the finest documentary cameramen in the world' and he was awarded a BAFTA in 2007 for his ‘Special Contribution to Scottish Film’. His work across 50 years represents the best of documentary film-making in Scotland.

Sat 29 Aug 18:00 (programme duration: 1h 30m)

Diamonds Were Forever (extract) Channel 4 film detailing the story of Neilson Reid, Dubs & Co and Sharp Stewart which combined forces in 1903 to become the North British Locomotive Company which retained the distinctive diamond shape works plate of one of its constituent companies. The extract screened features shots of the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway.Dir. Edward McConnell / 1989 / 5mins approx. extract

A Line To Skye Made to support the retention of the Kyle Line from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, featuring the stations and landscape along the route, at a time when it was threatened with closure. (From the National Library of Scotland collection.)Dir. Edward McConnell / 1973 / 16mins

A Line For All Seasons A retrospective account of the building of the West Highland Railway line from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaig. (From the National Library of Scotland collection.) Dir. Edward McConnell / 1970c. / 27mins

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Jour De Fête* For National Cycling Week a screening of Jacques Tati’s first feature showcasing his astounding talent for intricately devised, balletic and hilarious visual gags… on his trusty bicycle of course!

Dir. Jacques Tati / 1948 / 1h 20m / mostly dialogue free

Sat 13 Jun 11:00

*This season’s Jeely Jar Special

The Flintstones Live-action screen outing for the Hanna-Barbera TV series with Henson puppet technology and astoundingly true-to-the-original portrayals from the real-life cast which includes John Goodman as Fred and Rick Moranis as Barney.

Dir. Brian Levant / 1994 / 1h 31m

Sat 4 Jul 11:00

Sons Of The Desert + Helpmates Selected for screening at the Hippodrome by the Big Screen Bo’ness Youth Programming Team. Laurel and Hardy’s finest feature film in which they pretend to be on a medicinal cruise in order to escape their wives and attend a convention.

Dir. William A. Seiter + James Parrott / 1933 / b&w / 1h 9m + 20m short

Sat 18 Jul 11:00

Bugsy Malone Oscar nominated gangster musical in which all the cast are played by children, including Jodie Foster in her 34th screen role at the age of only 14. Oh… and not forgetting the “splurge guns”.

Dir. Alan Parker / 1976 / 1h 33m

Sat 20 Jun 11:00

Bambi Disney’s much-loved animated classic re-released for the big screen and starring the loveable fawn and friends – Flower the skunk and Thumper the rabbit.

Dir. David Hand / 1942 / 1h 9m

Sat 27 Jun 11:00

Mr Bean’s Holiday Mr Bean wins a holiday to Cannes and wreaks havoc as he makes his way across France. Look out for the bicycle sequences which are a direct homage to Tati’s ‘Jour de Fête’ (see 13th June opposite).

Dir. Steve Bendelack / 2007 / 1h 29m

Sat 11 Jul 11:00

Classic Animation Shorts Nine laugh-out-loud animation classics from Hanna-Barbera, Looney Tunes and Tex Avery, starring everyone’s favourites from Tom & Jerry and Pepé le Peu, to Bugs Bunny and Droopy.

Dir. Various / programme duration: approx. 1h

Sat 25 Jul 11:00

The Borrowers Terrific award-winning adaptation of the book by Mary Norton about the little folk who reside under the floor boards of the Lender family’s house, living off their domestic bits and pieces.

Dir. Peter Hewitt / 1997 / 1h 27m

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Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince The sixth instalment of the Harry Potter saga in which the young wizards face new challenges and dangers in the wake of Lord Voldemort’s return.

Dir. David Yates / 2009 / 2h 30m approx

Sat 1 Aug 11:00 Sat 8 Aug 11:00 See pg 7 for more screening times

Herbie Fully Loaded One of the many successful sequels in Disney’s successful ‘Love Bug’ series featuring the classic VW Beetle with a mind of its own, this time set to compete in a national championship race.

Dir. Angela Robinson / 2005 / 1h 41m

Sat 15 Aug 11:00

Bedtime Stories A family comedy about a hotel handyman (Adam Sandler) whose life changes when the lavish bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to magically come true. Supporting roles are played by the likes of Russell Brand, Richard Griffiths and Courteney Cox.

Dir. Adam Shankman / 2008 / 1h 39m

Sat 22 Aug 11:00

Beverly Hills Chihuahua Chloe (voiced by Drew Barrymore), a pampered Chihuahua holidaying in Mexico, finds herself lost and in need of help in order to get back home.

Dir. Raja Gosnell / 2008 / 1h 31m

Sat 29 Aug 11:00

June page

Mon 1 Encounters At The End of the World (PG) C 11:00 9

Tue 2 Encounters At The End of the World (PG) T 11:00 9

Let The Right One In (15) 19:30 4

Wed 3 Hippodrome For Schools 10:00

Let The Right One In (15) 19:30 4

Thu 4 Let The Right One In (15) 20:00 4

Fri 5 Hippodrome For Schools 10:00

In The Loop (15) 20:00 4

Sat 6 The Borrowers (U) J 11:00 16

Gun Crazy (PG) 14:30 9

In The Loop (15) 20:00 4

Sun 7 Bond: Dr No (PG) 14:30 12

In The Loop (15) 20:00 4

Mon 8 Gun Crazy (PG) C 11:00 9

In The Loop (15) 20:00 4

Tue 9 In The Loop (15) T 11:00 • 20:00 4

Thu 11 In The Loop (15) 20:00 4

Fri 12 Hippodrome For Schools 10:00

Tony Manero (18) 20:00 5

Sat 13 Jour De Fête (U) J ** 11:00 16

Tony Manero (18) 14:30 • 20:00 5

Sun 14 Bond: From Russia With Love (PG) 14:30 13

Sun 14 Tony Manero (18) 20:00 5

Mon 15 Everlasting Moments (12A) C 11:00 9

Tony Manero (18) 20:00 5

Tue 16 Everlasting Moments (12A) T 11:00 9

Tony Manero (18) 20:00 5

Thu 18 Tony Manero (18) 20:00 5

Fri 19 Chéri (15) 20:00 5

Sat 20 Bugsy Malone (U) J 11:00 16

Chéri (15) 14:30 • 20:00 5

Sun 21 Bond: Goldfinger (PG) 14:30 13

Chéri (15) 20:00 5

Mon 22 Chéri (15) C 11:00 5

Tue 23 Chéri (15) T 11:00 • 20:00 5

Wed 24 Chéri (15) 20:00 5

Thu 25 Chéri (15) 20:00 5

Fri 26 17 Again (12A) 20:00 5

Sat 27 Bambi (U) J 11:00 16

17 Again (12A) 14:30 • 20:00 5

Sun 28 Bond: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (PG) 14:30 13

17 Again (12A) 20:00 5

Mon 29 17 Again (12A) C 11:00 5

Tue 30 17 Again (12A) T 11:00 • 20:00 5

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C Cuppa screenings Café opens at 10:30 for tea/coffee and cake. Screening starts at 11:00. Ticket price £4.75 includes refreshments. £2.50 for film only.

T Tots Tuesdays start at 11:00. Bring your baby free (up to 18 months) and enjoy the film without worrying about any noise your wee one may make. All tickets £3.75.

J Jeely Jars start at 11:00. All tickets £2.00. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. In the Hippodrome’s heyday youngsters could get their cinema ticket in exchange for a jeely jar. We have named our Saturday morning screenings of well-loved family films and kids’ classics in honour of this tradition. Once a season we’ll give you the chance to revive the custom (see below).

Look out for the Jeely Jar Special** when you can bring a clean jeely jar with matching lid and get two tickets for the price of one. The jars will be re-used for jam-making in the Georgian Kitchen at Callendar House. But please note: don’t bring a jar every week, we can’t make that much jam!

July page

Wed 1 17 Again (12A) 20:00 5

Thu 2 17 Again (12A) 20:00 5

Fri 3 Is Anybody There? (12A) 20:00 6

Sat 4 The Flintstones (U) J 11:00 17

Is Anybody There? (12A) 14:30 • 20:00 6

Sun 5 Is Anybody There? (12A) 14:30 • 20:00 6

Mon 6 Is Anybody There? (12A) C 11:00 • 20:00 6

Tue 7 Is Anybody There? (12A) T 11:00 • 20:00 6

Thu 9 Is Anybody There? (12A) 20:00 6

Fri 10 Mark Of An Angel (12A) 20:00 6

Sat 11 Mr Bean’s Holiday (PG) J 11:00 17

Casablanca (U) 14:30 10

Mark Of An Angel (12A) 20:00 6

Sun 12 Casablanca (U) 14:30 10

Mark Of An Angel (12A) 20:00 6

Mon 13 Mark Of An Angel (12A) C 11:00 • 20:00 6

Tue 14 Mark Of An Angel (12A) T 11:00 • 20:00 6

Thu 16 Bronson (18) 20:00 10

Fri 17 Last Chance Harvey (12A) 20:00 6

Sat 18 Sons Of The Desert + short (U) J 11:00 17

Last Chance Harvey (12A) 14:30 • 20:00 6

Sun 19 Spirit Of The Beehive (PG) 14:30 10

Sun 19 Last Chance Harvey (12A) 20:00 6

Mon 20 Last Chance Harvey (12A) C 11:00 6

Tue 21 Last Chance Harvey (12A) T 11:00 • 20:00 6

Wed 22 Last Chance Harvey (12A) 20:00 6

Thu 23 Last Chance Harvey (12A) 20:00 6

Fri 24 Kisses (15) 20:00 7

Sat 25 Classic Animation Shorts (U) J 11:00 17

Kisses (15) 14:30 • 20:00 7

Sun 26 Kisses (15) 14:30 • 20:00 7

Mon 27 Kisses (15) C 11:00 • 20:00 7

Tue 28 Kisses (15) T 11:00 • 20:00 7

Thu 30 Kisses (15) 20:00 7

Fri 31 Harry Potter (12A) 20:00 7

August page

Sat 1 Harry Potter (12A) J 11:00 • 15:00 • 20:00 7

Sun 2 Harry Potter (12A) 14:30 • 20:00 7

Mon 3 Harry Potter (12A) C 11:00 7

Tue 4 Harry Potter (12A) T 11:00 • 20:00 7

Wed 5 Harry Potter (12A) 20:00 7

Thu 6 Harry Potter (12A) 20:00 7

Fri 7 Harry Potter (12A) 20:00 7

Sat 8 Harry Potter (12A) J 11:00 • 15:00 • 20:00 7

Sun 9 Harry Potter (12A) 14:30 • 20:00 7

Mon 10 Wendy and Lucy (15) C 11:00 11

Harry Potter (12A) 20:00 7

Tue 11 Wendy and Lucy (15) T 11:00 11

Harry Potter (12A) 20:00 7

Thu 13 Harry Potter (12A) 20:00 7

Fri 14 New Town Killers (15) 20:00 8

Sat 15 Herbie Fully Loaded (U) J 11:00 18

Singing In The Rain (U) 14:30 11

New Town Killers (15) 20:00 8

Sun 16 This Sporting Life (12A) 14:30 11

New Town Killers (15) 20:00 8

Mon 17 This Sporting Life (12A) C 11:00 11

New Town Killers (15) 20:00 8

Tue 18 This Sporting Life (12A) T 11:00 11

New Town Killers (15) 20:00 8

Thu 20 Special Event: The Inheritance (15) 20:00 14

Fri 21 Looking For Eric (15) 20:00 8

Sat 22 Bedtime Stories (PG) J 11:00 18

Looking For Eric (15) 14:30 • 20:00 8

Sun 23 Looking For Eric (15) 14:30 • 20:00 8

Mon 24 Looking For Eric (15) C 11:00 • 20:00 8

Tue 25 Looking For Eric (15) T 11:00 • 20:00 8

Thu 27 Looking For Eric (15) 20:00 8

Fri 28 Public Enemies 20:00 8

Sat 29 Beverly Hills Chihuahua (U) J 11:00 18

Special Event: Diesel Gala 18:00 15

Public Enemies 20:45 8

Sun 30 Public Enemies 14:30 • 20:00 8

Mon 31 Public Enemies C 11:00 8

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By Car: Bo’ness lies on the south bank of the Firth of Forth. Travelling from the west, exit the M9 at J5 onto the A905 then take the A904 into Bo’ness. From the east, exit at J3 onto the A803 then take the A904 into Bo’ness.

By Bus: There are bus services to Bo’ness from Edinburgh, Linlithgow, Bathgate, Falkirk, Stirling, Cumbernauld and Glasgow. The services are operated by First Edinburgh. Call Traveline Scotland on 0871 200 22 33 for bus timetables or visit www.travelinescotland.com

By Train: The nearest station to Bo’ness is Linlithgow, which is served by trains from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling/Dunblane. Details of services are available from National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 or www.nationalrail.co.uk.

Parking: The Hippodrome is within easy walking distance of Bo’ness Town Centre car parks.

Tickets (unless otherwise stated)

Tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £5.00

Concessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £3.75

Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £13.80 (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children)

Cuppa with refreshments . . . . . . . . £4.75 Cuppa film on its own . . . . . . . . . . . £2.50

Tots Tuesday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £3.75

Jeely Jar Screenings . . . . . . . . . . . . £2.00

Concessions

Concession tickets are available for children under 16 years, unemployed in receipt of benefits, full-time students, OAPs, Young Scot Card Holders and Falkirk Council Leisure Card holders. Proof of concession eligibility must be shown before purchase.

Super Saver Tickets

Four tickets to four films £17.00 (£12.80 concessions). All four tickets must be purchased together in advance (this offer excludes Jeely Jar Screenings, Cuppas, Tots Tuesday and Special Events).

Please Note: Smoking is not permitted in the Hippodrome.

Orange Wednesdays

Orange Wednesdays give you 2 cinema tickets for the price of 1, at Wednesday screenings.

From your Orange phone either:

Text ‘FILM’ to 241 and Orange will send you your ticket by text (cost of text 35p); call 241 from your Orange phone; go to Orange World, select ‘Film’ then ‘Orange Wednesdays’.

Also available for Orange home broadband or dial-up customers and Orange mobile broadband customers.

For full terms and conditions and more information please go to www.orange.co.uk/orangewednesdays

Box Office and Booking Information

The Hippodrome Box Office is open Saturdays 10:15am – 2:30pm, and also opens 45 minutes before, and closes 15 minutes after the start of each screening. There is usually no need to book, but tickets can be booked in advance during the open hours OR from the Steeple Box Office (Tel: 01324 506850), Monday to Saturday, 9:30am - 4:45pm. Telephone bookings are subject to a 50p booking fee.

Refunds

Tickets will not be exchanged or money refunded after purchase except in the event of cancellation of screening/activity by Falkirk Council.

Refreshments

The Hippodrome Café and Licensed Bar opens 45 minutes before each screening and closes at the start of the screening.

Popcorn, ice cream, sweets, tea, coffee and soft drinks are available from the Café.

Beer, wine, spirits are available from the Licensed Bar. Please note: children and young people are not permitted to approach the bar. No persons under the age of 18 years are permitted to purchase alcohol. Proof of age may be requested.

Access

• 3 wheelchair spaces on lower floor • accessible toilet • infra red sound transmission • induction loop (in cinema and at box office)

Please advise Box Office staff of any access requirements when booking.

Baby changing facility

A baby changing room is located on the ground floor.

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Mailing List: Don’t miss a thing: join our free mailing list. Send you name, email and/or full postal address to: hippodrome@falkirk.gov.uk or write to Freepost RSBJ-JUSL-CEJC, The Steeple Box Office, High Street, Falkirk FK1 1NW.

Let us know what you’re interested in (film, visual arts / museum exhibitions, live performances: drama, music, comedy).

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The Hippodrome, Bo’ness 10 Hope Street, Bo’ness EH51 0AA

01324 506850 hippodrome@falkirk.gov.uk

www.falkirk.gov.uk/hippodrome

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