What’s On – Films

It's a true story. In a Monmouthshire village, Jan Vokes, Co-op checkout woman by day, barmaid by night, ambitiously decides to apply her pigeon-breeding expertise to horse racing. Dream Horse doesn't pretend to be anything other than a crowd-pleaser, and that is its biggest strength.

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Winner of a coveted Cannes prize and one of the best reviewed films of the year, Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a pitch-perfect blend of exquisite visual storytelling and raw emotion, with two indelible performances from its lead actresses.

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Styx is a vital, highly intelligent movie that is both a first-class thriller and a biting commentary on our current world.

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Maiden tells the story of Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook on charter boats, who became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989. Maiden is enthralling viewing even for audiences with little to no knowledge of, or interest, in sailing and pays powerful tribute to a true pioneer.

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With Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman delivering some of the best work of their careers, The Father presents a devastatingly empathetic portrayal of dementia. It’s tough to watch at times but Hopkins’ performance makes it impossible not to.

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Parasite has become the first non-English speaking film to win 4 Oscars including Best Picture. Packed full of twists, surprising emotional insights, and drastic tonal shifts, Parasite will keep you guessing until the very end.

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Winner of 3 Oscars including Best Picture, Nomadland powerfully dramatizes the very human need to find connections in the face of desolation.

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With beautiful direction and cinematography plus a haunting score, and excellent acting by Eva Green and Zélie Boulant, Proxima is a perceptive reflection on motherhood and the bond between mother and daughter.

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