Movie Classics

Relive the magic of the cinema with Movie Classics! An unforgettable programme of iconic films that have left an indelible mark on the history of cinema.

These classics aren't just meant to be watched - they're meant to be experienced. And there's no better way to experience them than on the big screen, where every emotion is felt more intensely and every moment becomes larger than life.

Relive the magic of "The Greatest Showman" with its spectacular music and spectacular show. Go on an adventure with "The Goonies", immerse yourself in the spy action of "007 SPECTRE", enjoy the humour and tenderness of "Shrek" and follow Simba's epic journey in "The Lion King".

The Greatest Showman (2017)
17/04 and 19/04

Director: Michael Gracey
Starring: Zac Efron, Zendaya, Hugh Jackman
 
P.T. Barnum (Hugh Jackman), a man with grandiose dreams and an irresistible urge to amaze, transforms nothingness into a world-famous show. With Philip Carlyle (Zac Efron), he assembles a group of extraordinary artists and founds a circus that will turn the world upside down. But success aside, his ambition and loyalty will be tested by many challenges. With spellbinding music, breathtaking acts and a moving story of perseverance and passion, dreams come true.

The Goonies (1985)
22/05 and 24/05

Director: Richard Donner
Starring: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen
 
To make way for a golf course, a coastal town risks losing its community. But the Goonies-Mikey (Sean Astin), Brand (Josh Brolin), Mouth (Corey Feldman), Chunk (Jeff Cohen), Data (Ke Huy Quan), Andy (Kerri Green) and Stef (Martha Plimpton)-discover an old map that leads to the treasure of the pirate One-Eyed Willy. Determined to save their homes, they begin a dangerous quest, while the Fratelli crime family (Anne Ramsey, Robert Davi, Joe Pantoliano) are hot on their trail. Will they be able to overcome the traps and prove that the treasure really exists?


 

007 Spectre (2015)
26/06 and 28/06

Director: Sam Mendes
Starring: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Andrew Scott, Léa Seydoux
 
A mysterious message sends James Bond (Daniel Craig) on a secret mission to Mexico City and Rome, where he discovers the sinister organisation S.P.E.C.T.R.E. Meanwhile, Max Denbigh (Andrew Scott) challenges MI6, headed by M. With the help of Miss Moneypenny (Naomie Harris) and Q, Bond seeks out Dr. Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux), who can help him solve the mystery. As he gets deeper and deeper into S.P.E.C.T.R.E., he discovers a terrifying connection with his enemy, Franz Oberhauser (Christoph Waltz).

Shrek (2001)
24/07 and 26/07

Directors: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Camaron Diaz
 
When the green ogre Shrek (Mike Myers) discovers that his swamp is being filled with fairytale characters by the wily Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow), he sets off with the noisy donkey (Eddie Murphy) to reclaim his territory. Instead, he strikes a deal: Farquaad, who wants to become king, sends Shrek on a mission to rescue Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) from a tower guarded by a fire-breathing dragon. But as they return, it becomes clear that Shrek is falling in love with Fiona-and that she is hiding a big secret.


The Lion King (1994)
21/08 and 23/08

Directors: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
Starring: Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones

A young lion prince is banished from his pride by his cruel uncle, who claims he killed his father. While his uncle rules with an iron fist, the prince grows up far from the savannah, living by a philosophy: No worries for the rest of your life. But when his past catches up with him, he must choose his destiny: will he remain an outcast or face his demons to become the man he was meant to be?

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