August Lineup: More Thrills and Spills than Your Average Family Holiday
Summer at Cromarty cinema is not slowing down as we’ve got another jam-packed month of films to cater to every taste this August.
If you loved Yorgos Lanthimos’ award-winning smash hit Poor Things earlier this year, you absolutely cannot miss his latest, Kinds of Kindness, starring Emma Stone and Willian Defoe. Expect the unexpected. And speaking of, Longlegs is the buzzworthy horror of the year. Prepare to be unnerved and seeing Nicholas Cage as you’ve never seen him before! If you’re after more thrills, I Saw the TV Glow is already being described as a future classic, where two teenagers bond over a mysterious TV-show, leading to their grasp on reality beginning to crack.
As always, fans of drama are well catered for in August. Julia Louis-Dreyfus stars in Tuesday, where a mother and daughter confront death in the form of a mysterious talking bird. Ahead of its time, Alma’s Rainbow is a coming-of-age drama about African American women in Brooklyn, and is getting a well-deserved 20th anniversary re-release. We’re also screening two fascinating Turkish dramas this month: About Dry Grasses, where a teacher’s world is rocked by sexual abuse claims, and Crossing, where a woman searches for her missing niece.
If your summer is missing the light touch, indulge in romantic comedy Fly Me to the Moon, starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum before the American moon landings.
There’s plenty of entertainment suitable for all the family in August too, with the return of the beloved Studio Ghibli classic My Neighbour Totoro, the animation adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s Kensuke’s Kingdom, and the latest Minion extravaganza Despicable Me 4.
August also brings us four very different but equally fascinating documentaries. Back by popular demand is the Bhutanese film Agent of Happiness which sold out in July, definitely not to be missed. Orlando: My Political Biography is a bold and joyous celebration of trans and non-binary identity, told through the lens of Virginia Woolf’s iconic novel. Follow Palestinian Succession star Hiam Abbas as she makes a return to the village she grew up in in Bye Bye Tiberius. And the very special cherry on top is Rooted, focussing on creating a sustainable food system. This is part of the Black Isle Feast weekend https://highlandgoodfood.scot/feast/. There will be a short discussion session after the screening, after which everyone is invited to come along to the Fishertown Inn to continue the conversation over some excellent local food. A wonderful evening out!
That’s all for August and you know the drill – get your tickets at www.cromartycinema.com/films/, the human box office on Thursdays 12-2, or at the door. And if you’re not yet a member, what are you waiting for? Join Now to enjoy discounts on your tickets and the chance to book the cinema for your very own private hire.
See you in August!
