Did you miss some of the Oscar winners in the cinema this year? Now is your chance to see them on the big screen or revisit them. We’re showing the headliner films from the Academy awards this week. We always strive to diversify our program blending new releases, timeless classics and event cinema. However, this week is exceptionally noteworthy – every film we’re screening has won a prestigious award at the 96th Academy Awards. Experience for yourself what makes these films worthy of their accolades by watching them on the big screen here at Cottage Road Cinema.

The Zone of Interest

First up we have The Zone Of Interest. German language with English Subtitles. 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. Showing at Cottage Road Cinema on Monday 11th March at 5pm and then Thursday 14th at 2pm for our senior screening (all welcome). Additional Screening added Monday 18th March at 8pm.

Winner:
Best International Feature
Best Sound

Poor Things

Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest incredible tale starring Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo about the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. Showing on Monday 11th March and Thursday 14th March at 7:45pm. Additional screening added Saturday 16th March at 7:30pm.

Winner:
Best Actress (Emma Stone)
Best Costume Design
Best Production Design
Best Make-up and Hairstyling

Anatamy Of A Fall

The trial of a woman who is suspected of murder after her husband’s death; their half-blind son faces a moral dilemma as the main witness. Playing on Tuesday 12th at 4:50pm.

Winner:
Best Original Screenplay

The Boy and the Heron

The latest masterpiece by Studio Ghibli; written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. In the wake of his mother’s death and his father’s remarriage, a headstrong boy named Mahito ventures into a dreamlike world shared by both the living and the dead. Cottage Road will be screening the origional Japanese language version with English subtitles on Tuesday 12th March at 8:10pm.

Winner:
Best Animated Feature

Oppenheimer

Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon headline Christopher Nolan’s story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb. Back on the big screen Wednesday 13th March at 4:30pm. Additional Screening added Sunday 17th March at 7pm.

Winner:
Best Picture
Best Actor (Cillian Murphy)
Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downy Jr)
Best Director (Christopher Nolan)
Best Original Score
Best Cinematography
Best Film Editing

Barbie

Established success Greta Gerwig reimagines the seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. Where Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) are having the time of their lives. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. Screening once again at 8:25pm on Wednesday 13th March.

Winner:
Best Original Song (What was I made For?)

The Holdovers

Endearing quirky comedy by director Alexander Payne. A cranky history teacher at a prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a grieving cook and a troubled student who has no place to go. Showing Thursday 14th March at 4:35pm.

Winner:
Best Supporting Actress (Da’Vine Joy Randolph)

Our programme starting Friday 15th will be confirmed later this evening. Be sure to keep an eye on our programme. Tickets for all of the above mentioned films can be booked at www.cottageroad.co.uk