Capturing one of the most famous events in history is First Man (2 to 8 Nov). This epic film revisits the life of the legendary Neil Armstrong (played by Ryan Gosling) and his journey to becoming the first man to walk the moon. In Peterloo (16 to 22 Nov), Mike Leigh’s portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre at St Peter’s Field in Manchester, features an all-star cast with Rory Kinnear taking the lead role as orator Henry Hunt. Tracing the meteoric rise of Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody (9 to 15 Nov) is a foot-stomping celebration of the band, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury (played by Rami Malek).
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Bradley Cooper makes his directorial debut with A Star is Born (26 Oct to 1 Nov) and brings a new take on a timeless story of the romance between a seasoned musician fading from fame and the struggling young singer, played by Lady Gaga, he helps to stardom.
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Glenn Close and Jonathan star in The Wife (19 to 25 Oct) where, having spent 40 years supporting her husband and his career, Joan is forced to confront some difficult truths. Dogman (25, 27 and 28 Nov) is a compelling crime thriller, telling the story of a dog groomer who earns some extra cash with a shady side business.
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Our hand-picked documentary this season is Faces Places which follows 90 year old auteur Agnés Varda and enigmatic artist JR as they travel across rural France, creating giant portraits of the ordinary people they meet along the way.
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As we enter the festive season, families can enjoy he magic world of The Nutcracker And The Four Realms. Based on E. T. A. Hoffmann’s The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, this Disney adaption has an all-star cast including Helen Mirren, Keira Knightley and Morgan Freeman.
The Corn Exchange also offers a range of special screenings. This includes Relaxed Screenings, which are particularly suitable for those on the autistic spectrum or for those living with dementia, and over 60s can enjoy Silver Screen showings on a Monday. There are weekly Parents & Babies screenings, which take place on a Tuesday and Wednesday, to enable parents and carers with children aged 18 months and under to watch the film in a relaxed atmosphere while their baby is free to make noise and move around.
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If you’re feeling peckish, the Corn Exchange Kitchen & Bar has a lunchtime film offer with the choice of a hot or cold sandwich, vegetable crisps, homemade kale-slaw and a drink from just £5, which you can take up either before or after your film.
For further information and to purchase tickets visit www.cornexchangenew.com
