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How about a movie date this Valentine’s? No matter if you’re coupled up, looking to impress or want to check out a film with a friend, there’s plenty going on this February.
From Cultplex’s showing of Tony Scott and Quentin Tarantino’s slick pop-thriller, True Romance to black and white classics such as David Lean’s heartbreaking Brief Encounter at Stockport Plaza, or Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in the frothy Roman Holiday at HOME.
There’s also an intriguing line up at Showroom this February, as a group of young film curators present the BFI Academy Young Film Programmer Season featuring gems from Jim Carey, Celine Sciamma and Wes Anderson.
Looking further ahead, we’re looking forward to the return of ¡Viva! Spanish & Latin American Festival, with a sneak preview of the festival line up. While there’s the tantalising prospect of the reopening of Leeds’ refurbished Hyde Park Picture House also on the horizon.
Here are our picks
Roman Holiday at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 10–16 February 2023, from £7.95 - Book now
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, HOME present William Wyler’s classic romantic comedy starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck.
BFI Academy Young Film Programmer Season at Showroom Workstation, City Centre, 15–19 February 2023, from £6.50 - Book now
Sheffield’s Showroom have added a fresh perspective to their line-up this February by handing the keys to the cinema to 32 young film enthusiasts.
Brief Encounter at Stockport Plaza Cinema, Stockport, 14 February 2023, from £9.90 - Book now
A special Valentine’s presentation of David Lean’s classic romance is paired with optional dining and champagne at Stockport’s most impressive cinema.
Kiss Me Deadly at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 1 March 2023, from £7.95 - Book now
Detective Mike Hammer takes on thugs and atomic secrets in this masterful Mickey Spillane adaptation.
¡Viva! Spanish & Latin American Festival 2023 at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 10–30 March 2023, from £7.95 - Book now
One of our early highlights for 2023, HOME’s ¡Viva! is returning for its 29th year.
Hyde Park Picture House Reopening at Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds, 1–30 April 2023, free entry - Find Out More
One of the jewels in the North’s independent cinema scene, Leeds’ Hyde Park Picture House is about to emerge from a three-year period of refurbishment and redevelopment.
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