Belle (2022)

Hazlitt Theatre Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom

An anime romance with fantastical action sequences in which a talented young singer finds fame in a virtual world. Belle is easily one of the best-animated films of the last few years. Mamoru Hosoda has taken the concept of Beauty and the Beast & made it something truly awe-inspiring. We are asked what would happen … Continue reading Belle (2022)

EO (2022)

Hazlitt Theatre Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom

EO is a Polish drama in which a performing donkey is separated from its loving stage partner and goes on a journey to encounter new friends and foes. The circus donkey embarks on a long, lonely voyage, meeting both human kindness and cruelty, in this strangely beautiful Oscar-nominated film from veteran director Jerzy Skolimowski, inspired … Continue reading EO (2022)

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021)

Hazlitt Theatre Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom

Marcel the Shell with Shoes on is a US animated comedy in which Marcel the mollusk becomes the subject of a documentary. Full of fun and with a big heart, it’s wonderful, the cinematic equivalent of a hug. Poignant, profound, and utterly heart-warming, Marcel is animated entertainment with real heart. Beautiful inside and out, Marcel … Continue reading Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021)

The Great Escaper (2023)

Hazlitt Theatre Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom

Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson in their final films, a poignant drama that captures the indomitable human spirit through the true story of an elderly war veteran's daring escape from his care home to attend a D-Day commemoration in France. With stellar performances and a touching narrative, the film beautifully captures both his adventure and … Continue reading The Great Escaper (2023)

Perfect Days (2023)

Hazlitt Theatre Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom

Perfect Days is a beautifully meditative film that finds profound beauty in the simplicity of everyday life, anchored by Koji Yakusho's subtly powerful and award-winning performance. Wim Wenders' direction transforms mundane moments into a visual and emotional symphony, celebrating the quiet dignity of ordinary life. Origin: Japan/Germany Cert: PG Running Time: 125 mins Trailer