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It’s getting cold outside and it’s getting festive in our cinemas. Over at HOME this month, why not take a break from the increasingly inclement weather and head indoors for some classic 80s fare — they’ve lined up Christmas movies for everybody, whether you want to watch a bearded man in a big red suit, Bruce Willis taking down some terrorists with an assault rifle, or Gremlins causing general havoc and mischief.
Of course, festive titles take all kind of forms, from the old Hollywood staples, to The Muppets’ take on Victorian literature. This month we’re recommending a trip to Liverpool to catch Sean Baker’s Tangerine — a Christmas Eve odyssey across Los Angeles that’ll blow the cobwebs away.
If you’re looking for something with a little less foul language, then Sheffield’s Showroom have sorted a mini-retrospective dedicated to Japanese master Yasujirō Ozu, that’s sure to delight cinephiles. Talking of retrospectives, we also look ahead to HOME’s complete season of Derek Jarman films. The provocative, pioneering polymath and gay rights activist is a true British original, and we can’t wait to rediscover his cinema early next year.
Here are our picks
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1. Merry 80s Christmas at HOME
HOME Merry 80s Christmas at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 11–20 December 2021, from £7.50 - Book now
A selection of action, adventure and horror films plucked from the 1980s. HOME’s Christmassy film season is the perfect place to cosy up away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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2. Tangerine at Picturehouse at FACT
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3. Yasujirō Ozu Mini Season at Showroom Cinema
Yasujirō Ozu Mini Season at Showroom Workstation, City Centre, 16–22 December 2021, from £7.00 - Book now
Discover the work of Japanese master Yasujirō Ozu in Sheffield. Widely regarded as one of cinema’s great artists, these films probe themes of family, modernity and tradition in post-war Japan.
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4. The Muppet Christmas Carol at Picturehouse at FACT
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5. Filming Locations in the North
From alien beaches, to fantasy palaces and sites of superheroic feats, we look at the filming locations you can visit across the North.
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6. Licorice Pizza at HOME
HOME Licorice Pizza at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 27 December 2021–20 January 2022, from £7.50 - Book now
Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film sees him back in his native San Fernando Valley for a tale of teenage yearning and misadventure. Jonny Greenwood provides the score, while HOME has 35mm previews.
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7. Jarman at HOME
Jarman at HOME at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 30 January–10 March 2022 - Book now
The undisputed early highlight of HOME’s 2022 programming is a rich and sprawling dedication to British avant garde artist and filmmaker Derek Jarman.
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