From a Wonderful Life to The Shining, Nic Jeune recommends films for December.
Bridport Arts Centre
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)
A glorious romantic confection unlike any other in movie history. Washington Post. Hal Hinson.
Plaza Cinema Dorchester
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
It’s one of those ageless movies, like Casablanca or The Third Man, that improves with age. Some movies, even good ones, should only be seen once. When we know how they turn out, they’ve surrendered their mystery and appeal. Other movies can be viewed an indefinite number of times. Like great music, they improve with familiarity. It’s a Wonderful Life falls in the second category. Chicago Sun-Times. Roger Ebert.
The Polar Express Pyjama Party
All aboard The Polar Express for a Pyjama Party! Come along to the cinema in your cosiest pyjamas and dressing gowns and enjoy a special screening of The Polar Express. December 13th and 14th at The Plaza.
The Rex Cinema Wareham
Blue Moon (2025)
Blue Moon, which plays out on the night of the premiere of Rogers and Hammerstein’s first hit, Oklahoma!, is a romantic, funny, moving, life-affirming chamber piece. Screen Daily. Lee Marshall.
Poole Lighthouse
The Shining (45th Anniversary 4K Restoration).
Ostensibly a haunted house story, it manages to traverse a complex world of incipient madness, spectral murder and supernatural visions … and also makes you jump. Empire. Ian Nathan. 17th December at The Lighthouse.
Weymouth Pavillion
Wicked For Good (2025)
‘Poised to cast another spell on the Oscars as first reactions call it a ‘heartbreakingly tender conclusion’ with ‘jaw-dropping performances’ Variety. Clayton Davis.
