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The Prince Charles Cinema

A truly random selection of some of the greatest flicks in our programme. Click on this season for a verifiable Jukebox of movie choices at the PCC!

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The Zone of Interest
2023 105mins Poland, UK, USA (12A) Psychological Drama
Directed by Jonathan Glazer Starring Sandra Hüller, Christian Friedel

The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp.The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp.

La La Land
2016 128mins USA (12A) Musical
Directed by Damien Chazelle Starring Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, Rosemarie DeWitt

Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia (Emma Stone) are drawn together by their common desire to do what they love. But as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
2004 108mins USA (15) Sci-Fi / Romance
Directed by Michel Gondry Starring Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Tom Wilkinson

After a painful breakup, Clementine (Kate Winslet) undergoes a procedure to erase memories of her former boyfriend Joel (Jim Carrey) from her mind. When Joel discovers that Clementine is going to extremes to forget their relationship, he undergoes the same procedure and slowly begins to forget the woman that he loved. Directed by former music video director Michel Gondry, the visually arresting film explores the intricacy of relationships and the pain of loss.

Boyhood
2014 165mins USA (15) Drama
Directed by Richard Linklater Starring Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Ellar Coltrane

The joys and pitfalls of growing up are seen through the eyes of a child named Mason (Ellar Coltrane), his parents (Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke) and his sister (Lorelei Linklater). Vignettes, filmed with the same cast over the course of 12 years, capture family meals, road trips, birthday parties, graduations and other important milestones. Songs from Coldplay, Arcade Fire and other artists capture the time period.

The Holy Mountain
1973 115mins Mexico (18) Mind F**k
Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky Starring Alejandro Jodorowsky, Horacio Salinas, Zamira Saunders

In a corrupt, greed-fueled world, a powerful alchemist leads a messianic character and seven materialistic figures to the Holy Mountain, where they hope to achieve enlightenment.

The Love Witch
2016 120mins USA (15) Horror / Comedy
Directed by Anna Biller Starring Samantha Robinson, Jeffrey Vincent Parise, Laura Waddell

“She Loved Men... To Death.”

Addicted to love, Elaine – the love witch – casts love and sex spells to seek her perfect man, finding herself with more dead bodies than she does a long-term partner… 

A visually-striking, humorous and thought-provoking film by the continuously playful Anna Biller, The Love Witch has caused immense debate by audiences through its feminist themes. Visually drenched in 1970s fashion and cinematography, the film´s style feels as magical as the love witch herself. 

The Love Witch is featured as part of MANEATERS, a season exploring the female supernatural on screen. The season is presented with the National Film and Television School’s Film Studies, Programming and Curation MA.

Have A Gd Trip presents Welcome To Hell & Bag of Suck Double Feature
1996 95mins USA (18) Skateboarding Video
Directed by Jamie Thomas|Matt Eversole|Kyle Camarillo Starring Ed Templeton, Jamie Thomas, Chad Muska, Jerry Hsu, Louie Barletta, Marc Johnson

For one night only, Have A Gd Trip brings Skateboarding Film Club back to Prince Charles Cinema for an essential double bill celebrating two definitive eras of skate culture.

Kicking off the night is the 20th anniversary of Enjoi’s Bag of Suck (2006)—a Transworld Video of the Year winner that balanced jaw-dropping technical progression (anchored by Jerry Hsu’s legendary parts) with the irreverent, fun-first humour that made Enjoi an instant classic.

Followed by the 30th anniversary of Toy Machine’s Welcome to Hell (1996)—a relentless masterpiece that set the standard for high-impact handrail skating, immortalised Jamie Thomas’s raw style, and helped launch legends like Elissa Steamer.

Welcome to Hell
1996 | 45mins | USA | (18) | Skateboarding Video
Directed by Jamie Thomas, Video introduction by Ed Templeton
Starring Jamie Thomas, Ed Templeton, Elissa Steamer, Chad Muska, Brian Anderson, Donny Barley

Bag of Suck
2006 | 50mins | USA | (18) | Skateboarding Video
Directed by Matt Eversole and Kyle Camarillo, Video introduction by Louie Barletta
Starring Jerry Hsu, Louie Barletta, Marc Johnson, Caswell Berry, Stevie Williams, Cairo Foster
"Pandas, heavy handrails, and pure raw energy."

Two iconic videos, three decades of skate history, together for one night only. Rarely seen on the big screen—don't miss out.

Labyrinth - 40th Anniversary
1986 101mins UK, USA (U) Romance / Fantasy
Directed by Jim Henson Starring David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Jennifer Connelly and Numerous Goblins and Creatures

Step back into the fantastical world of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth as the beloved classic returns to cinemas for a special 40th-anniversary re-release. Starring David Bowie in one of his most entertaining film performances as the enigmatic Goblin King, this 4K re-issue brings Jim Henson’s dazzling puppetry, imaginative landscapes, and iconic musical moments back to the big screen where they belong. Join the adventure as Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) races against time to navigate the mysterious Labyrinth and rescue her baby brother in this spellbinding cult favourite.

Whiplash
2014 106mins USA (15) Drama
Directed by Damien Chazelle Starring Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist

Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller) is an ambitious young jazz drummer, in pursuit of rising to the top of his elite music conservatory. Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), an instructor known for his terrifying teaching methods, discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into the top jazz ensemble, forever changing the young man's life. But Andrew's passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher pushes him to the brink of his ability and his sanity.

Tenet
2020 150mins UK, USA (12A) Sci-Fi / Thriller
Directed by Christopher Nolan Starring John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Kenneth Branagh, Michael Caine, Elizabeth Debicki

Armed with only one word—Tenet—and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.

Ginger Snaps
2000 108mins Canada (18) Teen / Horror
Directed by John Fawcett Starring Emily Perkins, Katharine Isabelle, Kris Lemche

“I get this ache... And I, I thought it was for sex, but it's to tear everything to fucking pieces.”

A wild and bloodthirsty hound has ravaged through the small town of Bailey Downs, attacking the neighbourhood's pet dogs. When the two teenage outcasts, the Fitzgerald sisters, stumble upon the creature one night, their lives change forever as Ginger is bitten, and her body starts to change. 

A true feast of practical effects, 2000s grunge, and snappy one-liners; Ginger Snaps has been credited in hindsight as a predecessor to the “maneater” supernatural woman most famously seen in Jennifer´s Body (2009). A coming-of-age story told in a fresh perspective; for maybe the true terror lies in growing up, or maybe it lies in the bloodthirsty hound who calls herself your sister. 

Ginger Snaps is featured as part of MANEATERS, a season exploring the female supernatural on screen. The season is presented with the National Film and Television School’s Film Studies, Programming and Curation MA.
 

The Worst Person in the World
2022 128mins Denmark, Norway, Sweden (15) Romance/Comedy
Directed by Joachim Trier Starring Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, Herbert Nordrum

On the verge of turning thirty, Julie is faced with a series of choices that force her to pursue new perspectives on her life in contemporary Oslo. Over the course of four years, she navigates love affairs and existential uncertainty as she starts deciding who she wants to become.

Perfect Days
2023 125mins Germany, Japan (PG) Drama
Directed by Wim Wenders Starring Kôji Yakusho, Aoi Yamada, Min Tanaka, Tokio Emoto, Arisa Nakano, Yumi Aso

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.

Prince Charles Cinema Film Quiz
2024 140mins UK (18) Film Quiz
Directed by Chevy Mclaren

Put your cinematic knowledge to the test with The Prince Charles Cinema Film Quiz!

This is a full-blown, no-holds-barred celebration of cinematic chaos, cult classics, and endless movie trivia. Hosted by Chevy Mclaren live in the heart of London cinema - this is your chance to test your film knowledge in this night of movie madness!

Expect limited-edition PCC merch, free cinema tickets, exclusive movie prizes, live performances, and bonkers audience games. Bring your cinephile friends (teams up to 5), grab a drink, and prepare to scream, guess, act, and laugh your way through the most chaotic quiz night in London!

The Holdovers
2023 134mins USA (15) Comedy / Drama
Directed by Alexander Payne Starring Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa

From acclaimed director Alexander Payne, THE HOLDOVERS follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a prestigious American school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually he forms an unlikely bond with one of them -- a damaged, brainy troublemaker (newcomer Dominic Sessa) -- and with the school’s head cook, who has just lost a son in Vietnam (Da’Vine Joy Randolph).

Streets of Fire
1984 92mins USA (15) Crime
Directed by Walter Hill Starring Michael Paré, Rick Moranis, Diane Lane

It is another time - Another Place - where the 1950s is mixed with the 1980s. In a city where it is always nighttime, during a concert performing live before a crowd of her fans, rock 'n' roll singer Ellen Aim is kidnapped by motorcyclist Raven Shaddock and his biker gang "The Bombers" on stage. Billy Fish, Ellen's manager, hires Ellen's ex-boyfriend and mercenary Tom Cody, who has arrived in town to visit his sister Reva, to rescue Ellen from the Bomber's nightclub, where they are holding her captive for their own amusement.

The Fifth Element
1997 126mins France (PG) Sci-Fi / Action
Directed by Luc Besson Starring Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman

The Earth is about to be destroyed by a huge ball of fire racing toward the planet. Cornelius, an old monk, knows how to stop the burning sphere with the help of Korben Dallas, a taxi driver and former secret agent and a woman named Leeloo.

Klute
1971 113mins USA (15) Thriller / Romance
Directed by Alan J. Pakula Starring Donald Sutherland, Jane Fonda, Charles Cioffi

A small-town detective searching for a missing man has only one lead: a connection with a New York prostitute.

Practical Magic
1998 104mins USA (12) Comedy / Fantasy
Directed by Griffin Dunne Starring Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock, Stockard Channing

Sally (Sandra Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Nicole Kidman), born into a magical family, have mostly avoided witchcraft themselves. But when Gillian's vicious boyfriend, Jimmy Angelov (Goran Visnjic), dies unexpectedly, the Owens sisters give themselves a crash course in hard magic. With policeman Gary Hallet (Aidan Quinn) growing suspicious, the girls struggle to resurrect Angelov -- and unwittingly inject his corpse with an evil spirit that threatens to end their family line.

Sentimental Value
2025 133mins Denmark, Norway, Sweden (15) Drama
Directed by Joachim Trier Starring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning

Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star.

Winner Cannes Film Festival 2025 Grand Prix

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
2004 87mins USA (U) Animated / Comedy
Directed by Stephen Hillenburg Starring Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass

There's trouble brewing in Bikini Bottom. Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown, and it looks like Mr. Krab, SpongeBob's boss, is the culprit. Though he's just been passed over for the promotion of his dreams, SpongeBob stands by his boss, and along with his best pal Patrick, sets out on a treacherous mission to Shell City to reclaim the crown and save Mr. Krab's life.

Drive
2011 100mins USA (18) Neo Noir
Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn Starring Albert Brooks, Ryan Gosling, Bryan Cranston, Carey Mulligan

Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior, lately he's been warming up to a pretty neighbor named Irene and her young son, Benicio. When Irene's husband gets out of jail, he enlists Driver's help in a million-dollar heist. The job goes horribly wrong, and Driver must risk his life to protect Irene and Benicio from the vengeful masterminds behind the robbery.

Ricochet
1991 102mins USA (18) Crime / Thriller
Directed by Russell Mulcahy Starring Denzel Washington, John Lithgow, Ice-T

Nick Styles, a rookie cop, sends Earl Blake, a psychotic hitman, to prison. Years later, Blake escapes prison with a well-calculated plan to seek revenge on Styles.