Twiddling your thumbs post-exams? Campus cinema has the solution, as Frankie Ainsworth reports.
Some of you have finished your exams already and for others the end is in sight. So with potentially a lot of spare time on your hands, you might be looking for a film or two to see.Well, fear not, for there are four at Campus Cinema.
“But what is Campus Cinema?” you ask. Well, it’s a society which screens movies in the M&D room, in Devonshire House on Sundays and Tuesdays. There’s tiered seating, popcorn and everything. It’s a riot. Here’s what we’re showing:
On Sunday 26 May, we have Flight, an epic story of Denzel Washington and upside down planes.
Denzel plays a pilot who managed to miraculously land a commercial flight mid-nose dive, saving everyone on board. Turns out, however, that during his act of heroism, our protector was off his face.
Queue a lot of unwanted media attention, a court case with the threat of imprisonment, some angry scotch glass throwing and a few half-clothed prostitutes. This film has pretty much everything. Personally my hat goes off to Denzel and his Oscar nominated performance as a drunk guy trying really hard not to look as pissed as a fish. Acting at its best.
Next on Sunday 2 June, we have Cloud Atlas, a film which I initially didn’t understand the plot of either. It’s based on the highly acclaimed novel and stars a ridiculous amount of famous people in a ridiculous number of costumes.
It’s a touching story of how souls intertwine across time and whether history repeats itself. If that sounds a bit too heavy for you, though, you can also just play a game of “where’s Halle Berry?” or “spot Tom Hanks in this bit”.
No other film has quite the same game of trying to recognise various actors through their prosthetics. I was surprised by a stealthy Ben Whishaw on occasion.
Thirdly on Tuesday 4 June we have Wreck-It Ralph, a computer animated movie which took an eternity to get released in the UK, though we have it now so all is well. Wreck-It-Ralph is the antagonist of his arcade game who has grown weary of smashing houses and constantly being painted as a bad guy – for once, he wants to be a hero.
As you can guess, changing everyone’s mind is not as easy as he’d hoped. This film’s a blast and we’re showing it at Campus Cinema for a special super cheap price, so really you have no excuse not to be watching it.
Finally on Sunday 9 June there is Stoker, an eerie family thriller which has nothing to do with vampires, I promise. Mia Wasikowska plays a stoic, sulky girl whose mysterious uncle comes to stay the day of her father’s funeral.
What’s he up to? What does he want? Is he killing people? This movie is stylish, clever and pretty as hell. Stoker toys with your expectations and leaves you in awe. I will never look at snow angels the same way again.
So there’s the line-up. It’s bound to be a lot of fun, so quit making flashcards for a bit and pop down to the M&D room. You won’t miss them.
Sunday 26 May – Flight
Sunday 2 June – Cloud Atlas
Tuesday 4 June – Wreck-It Ralph
Sunday 9 June – Stoker
Frankie Ainsworth
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