This Must Be the Place: If only…
Sean Penn’s performance is either the film’s greatest asset or biggest flaw, depending on how you respond to it. Showing on Oct 15 as part of Kino Scala’s Paolo Sorrentino retrospective.
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Logan Lucky: Join the crew for Soderbergh’s latest caper
The director makes it very easy for us to identify with the criminals and root for their cause. It helps when you’ve got Tatum and Driver playing to their strengths. And then there’s Daniel Craig having an absolute blast.
Summer Cinema: The Big Lebowski
I’ve probably seen The Big Lebowski eighteen times, and I can’t wait to see it on the big screen at the summer cinema this year – at Městské divadlo on Friday, July 28 at 9.30 pm.
Movies at The Distillery: I Hired a Contract Killer & Roman Holiday
Revisiting two artists that I took an instant dislike to during my early years as a film buff – Audrey Hepburn and cult Finnish auteur Aki Kaurismäki. Both films are showing at The Distillery this month.
Get Out: Topical, but never quite nasty enough
Despite its bungled conclusion, Get Out is still a hugely enjoyable film with some really interesting things to say about racism and how modern people deal with it.
The Shining: Enjoy your stay. It might last forever
Jack Nicholson will turn 80 this month, and to celebrate Kino Scala is screening a few of his classic films including The Shining that marked a turning point in his career.
Through Brno: On dreams of writing, inspiration, and bad influences
Writing was always what I wanted to do. I would grow up, go to university, get a degree, and write books for a living. Simple. Things didn’t quite work out that way.
T2 Trainspotting: Boyle puts the band back together
The Trainspotting sequel won’t be regarded as another era-defining moment in British cinema. But it’s extremely enjoyable, with some big laughs and very touching moments. And the music absolutely rocks.
Oscars 2017: What’s showing in Brno
Damien Chazelle’s exuberant modern musical La La Land has racked up a record equalling fourteen nominations, tying with All About Eve and Titanic.
My Neighbour Totoro
A beloved animated tale about the joys of being a child and the blurred lines between imagination and reality is showing at Kino Scala this month – great to help you get through the post-holiday slump!