The Hyde Park Picture House

Following on from the Oscar-winning hit La La Land and equally impressive Whiplash, director Damien Chazelle returns with First Man - the riveting story behind of one of the most dangerous missions in history.
See it at the Picture House from Friday 12th October. For showtimes & tickets, visit: hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk/film/first-man

Drawn from a cache of personal video recordings from the past 22 years, director Steve Loveridge’s Sundance award winning Matangi / Maya / M.I.A. is a startlingly personal profile of the critically acclaimed artist, chronicling her remarkable journey from refugee immigrant to pop star.
She began as Matangi. Daughter of the founder of Sri Lanka’s armed Tamil resistance, she hid from the government in the face of a vicious and bloody civil war. When her family fled to the UK, ...she became Maya, a precocious and creative immigrant teenager in London. Finally, the world met her as M.I.A. when she emerged on the global stage, having created a mashup, cut-and-paste identity that pulled from every corner of her journey along the way; a sonic sketchbook that blended Tamil politics, art school punk, hip-hop beats and the unwavering, ultra-confident voice of a burgeoning multicultural youth.
Never one to compromise on her vision, Maya kept her camera rolling throughout. Matangi / Maya / M.I.A. provides unparalleled, intimate access to the artist in her battles with the music industry and mainstream media as her success and fame explodes, becoming one of the most recognizable, outspoken and provocative voices in music today.
SL/UK/US | 2018 | 95mins | 18
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Youth culture meets identity politics in this part-thriller, part-gay love story set in London in 1977, days before the Queen's Silver Jubilee celebrations. The hedonistic world of pirate DJs Chris and Caz is shattered when a close friend is killed while cruising in the local park. The black community suspect the National Front, but the police pull Chris in as a suspect.
This beautifully crafted period piece, a bold and stylish debut feature from Isaac Julien, paints a convin...cing picture of late-'70s London. The city is a carefully mapped out social landscape, open to all but offering safety to none, as we are taken to a Dalston barber, east London council estates festooned with Union Jacks, West End offices, soul clubs and city parks.
Showing on 35mm
UK | 1991 | 105mins | 18
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Hear award-winning director Paweł Pawlikowski talk about the important role music plays in the outstanding Cold War - which you can still see at the Hyde Park Picture House.
For film info, showtimes & to book, visit: hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk/film/cold-war< br>

Alongside Thor: Ragnarok on Sat. 29th September - our second free Freshers’ screening this year is the award-winning Lady Bird.
Set in Sacramento in 2002, the film follows Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson, and the complex, touching and sometimes hilarious relationships she has with friends and family - in particular with her strong-willed mum, who works tirelessly to keep the family afloat.
With Lady Bird, director Greta Gerwig (Frances Ha) reveals herself to a brilliant new ...voice in this semi-autobiographical, directorial debut.
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Tickets will be available directly from the cinema on the day of the screening, on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Non-students are welcome to attend!
Screening held in partnership with Leeds Arts Union and Leeds University Union.
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The Picture House welcomes back students, new and old, with a late-night FREE screening of the of one the funniest - and most fun - superhero films ever made.
From director Taika Waititi (Hunt for the Wilderpeople, What We Do in the Shadows), Thor: Ragnarok sees the mighty god in an almighty intergalactic pickle. Far from home and with his hammer broken, Thor must compete in gladiatorial duel to get back to Asgard, orchestrated by the hilariously wicked Grandmaster, played no...te-perfectly by everyone’s favourite, Jeff Goldblum.
We'll also be holding a free screening of the award-winning Lady Bird, on Wednesday 03rd October at 3pm.
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Tickets will be available directly from the cinema on the day of the screening, on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Non-students are welcome to attend!
Screening held in partnership with Leeds Arts Union and Leeds University Union.
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Not seen the brilliant Cold War yet? Do not despair! We still have the following screenings planned:
Thu. 13 September - 3.30pm Sun. 16 September - 12.40pm Tue. 18 September - 3.45pm... Thu. 20 September - 3.45pm
For more info & to book, visit: hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk/film/cold-war< br> See More

Tap dancing feet and high heels means only one thing in Hollywood: it must be Fred and Ginger!
In this landmark RKO musical, Fred Astaire plays American dancer Jerry Travers, who meets Dale Tremont (Ginger Rogers) in a swanky hotel in London. His attempts to win her affection amount to little... until they meet again in Venice.
Irving Berlin was nominated for an Oscar for composing the music and Fred dancing 'Cheek to Cheek' with Ginger, in her famous feather ballgown is a sh...ow-stopping moment.
USA, 1935, 101mins Cert.U Language: English Director: Mark Sandrich Starring: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton
Doors open from 1.30pm.
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About Memory Matinees:
Everyone is welcome to attend these events and tickets are free.
You can simply turn up on the day and get a free ticket on arrival, or if you'd like to let us know in advance that you'll be attending, please email: laura@hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk
Lights will be raised slightly and the sound level will be slightly lower than normal. Free hot drinks will also be provided. Our trained staff and volunteers will be on hand throughout but please note pastoral care is not provided. A friend, family member or carer must also attend if pastoral care is required
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We're delighted to say that Steve Arnott, the focus of the outstanding new documentary A Northern Soul, will be joining us at the cinema this Tuesday, for a live Q&A screening. He'll be joined on stage by director Sean McAllister's, in a discussion to be chaired by the brilliant Joseph Rowntree Foundation -- screening as part of Sheffield Doc/Fest's Doc Circuit tour.
To book tickets, visit: hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk/film/a-norther n-soul

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We’re beyond thrilled to be included in AAAB Illustration's wonderful new book, An Illustrated History of Filmmaking.
Published by the brilliant Nobrow, Adam will be at the cinema on the 20th September (8.30pm) for 'Studio Dreams' a special event held in partnership with Colours May Vary celebrating 10 years of Nobrow, along with super talented illustrators Drew Millward, Matthew the Horse and Helena Covell
Alongside this event, Adam will also be exhibiting some of his work ...from the book within the cinema from this Sunday. So next time you’re in remember to take a look and don’t forget to join us a week on Thursday for a fun filled evening!
For more info & tickets visit: hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk/…/nobrow-col ours-may-vary-presen…
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Beautiful! It's such apleasure seeing the amazing artwork that gets made for films festival release. I wonder what MUBI UK will bring together for Suspiria's UK release in November.

We've got some lush looking 35mm this afternoon with The Trouble with Angels | Ida Lupino at 100 playing at 3pm. Perfect for a grey and dreary day.

The Miseducation of Cameron Post is now showing. See it this weekend and all next week. For showtimes and to book, visit: hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk/…/the-misedu cation-of-cameron-po…

Our Friends at Thought Bubble are marking the end of the festival with a late-night screening of the 2015 supernatural horror, The Witch.
The film follows a Puritan family in 17th century New England, who are threatened by dark forces when their baby son is stolen from their isolated farm.
Gripping, dread-filled and exquisitely made, The Witch brings together age-old concepts of witchcraft, black magic and possession in shocking and ground-breaking new ways.

Marking her long-awaited return to filmmaking, Faces Places sees iconic 90-year-old auteur Agnès Varda forging an unlikely partnership with enigmatic photographer JR, as they embark on a road trip unlike any other.
See it at your local indie cinema from Friday 21st September. For more infomation, including showtimes, visit: hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk/film/faces-pla ces

We are amazed beyond measure at how beautiful this book is and can't wait to welcome AAAB Illustration along with some other Nobrow talent for a special event with Colours May Vary on the 20th of this month exploring the artists' studio. For more info please check out Nobrow & Colours May Vary present: Studio Dreams and go buy this book.

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Regular girl, Veronica, tries to survive the social jungle of high school by sticking with the three most popular girls at school who are all called Heather. As she meets a sociopath named JD, her life spirals into a continuous cycle of hate and unintentional murder, as she exacts revenge on her enemies, AKA her best friends.
Returning to our screen 30 years after its release, this dark, cynical and subversive cult classic gently applied a chainsaw to the conventions of the h...igh school movie.
------------------------- Director: Michael Lehmann Starring: Winona Ryder, Shannen Doherty, Christian Slater Details: US, 1988, 103mins, Cert.15
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❤️ the Hyde Park, everything about it, the building, the gas lights, excellent value (inc Leeds Card discount if you have one), cosy, clean, great selection of snacks and drink including some great beers, wonderful vegan flapjack and tiffin from That Old Chestnut, Northern Block ice cream, comfy seats, respectful clientele, friendly staff, kids screenings and a varied and different films, and it looks like the forthcoming renovations are only going to add to that.

What a beautiful place! And a great place to see 'It's a Wonderful Life' for the first time last night. The spontaneous applause at the end was a joy!

Well done to all involved in preserving and maintaining this architectural and community gem!

This place is the best. A beautiful, atmospheric, cosy and comfortable place to enjoy films, run by staff and volunteers who love the films and look after their audiences. Plus there are dog-friendly screenings which is totally brilliant. Hyde Park Picture House is a gem.

This place is a part of my heritage, having been brought up just round the corner. I am so happy that it is being maintained and run so well, and will be making this my first choice when checking out where to see new films. And if you haven't seen "I, Daniel Blake" yet, please do, and take your young people. My 15-year old daughter found it really interesting and valuable.

This is a lovely classic picture house. Comfortable seating. What i really love is that it is not a chain! They keep this independent route with the snacks for sale, local small brands. A great night out!

One of the most incredible cinematic experiences I've ever had and one I will not be forgetting anytime soon.



I visited this picture house yesterday at 6:15 to watch 'A Ghost Story' (seeing as it's a film that I'd had my eye on for a while) and I'd been meaning to go to this picture house as is it had been recommended to me as 'one of the best classical picture houses in the country'. As a big fan of films I thought I'd go and take a gander and as soon as they handed me the ticket I sort of knew it was going to be a rather good experience. The film itself was a modern masterpiece, and this is a lovely little one screen cinema and I highly recommend it.

Lovely cinema run by brilliant enthusiast staff 👍🏻

Love love love the Bring Your Own Baby screenings! It's great to have something grown up for me but that I can bring my baby along to.

It's partly the nostalgia of an old style, single screen cinema, screening great films past and present, and being so much cheaper than Showcase etc. 'Philosophy and Film' and 'Q&A' screenings also give a great return on just going to see a film.

If only all cinemas were so cosy, welcoming and nostalgic. A trip is always a treat.

Beautiful cinema with great student prices

Beautiful cinema of which I've been to a good number of times now since my first visit about a year ago. Virtually all my visits have been for the creatures of the night specials which have quickly become my favourite cinematic experiences. To be able to enjoy classic films in such historic surroundings really is a pleasure. I only wish the creatures of the night showings were done with even more regularity. Pleasant and friendly staff, always a joy to visit.

As a film student it's perfect. Such a great place to go to keep up with the new releases and not break the bank � the atmosphere is also amazing, it really feels like the place is worshiping the film it's showing.

Amazing experience for my first time to this beautiful monument and old classic style cinema when we were greeted on the door, served with a smile and the architecture was impeccable and even went to see a modern movie (Star Wars) with plenty of seats to choose from. So would highly recommend for you to take a visit and definitely can’t wait to come back again thanks for your hospitality and may it be there in another 100 years time too!

Absolutely love coming here! It's not like those big chain cinemas, you get better quality of films here, plus you can buy a glass of wine and a decent ice cream (rather than the expensive junk food they sell at Vue!) Plus they actually let dogs into the cinema at select screenings!

Absolutely awesome, first timer here (22 Dec 2017) and was amazed - just like the cinemas of my youth in Ilkley. Well, well done to everybody concerned and i can’t wait for my next visit - the balcony beckons 😍

A beautiful cinema building with so much history, showing a great selection of independent and mainstream films at a very reasonable ticket cost. Special events are always run like clockwork and their friendly staff are a credit to them. It just feels so much more special than going to one of the big corporate cinemas.

Love this place, it feels like a cinema should and the audiences are generally very respectful of other attendees also It's a a warm and welcoming place, the staff are attentive and friendly with a genuine love for the films they show.

Gorgeous little picture house with so many (what look to be) original fittings from the Art Nouveau period

Very friendly staff, good seats in the balcony and excellent sound and vision for the film I saw (Rammstein:Paris).

All round, a far better experience than any multiplex cinema.

Old fashioned? Yes - and proud to be so!

❤️ the Hyde Park, everything about it, the building, the gas lights, excellent value (inc Leeds Card discount if you have one), cosy, clean, great selection of snacks and drink including some great beers, wonderful vegan flapjack and tiffin from That Old Chestnut, Northern Block ice cream, comfy seats, respectful clientele, friendly staff, kids screenings and a varied and different films, and it looks like the forthcoming renovations are only going to add to that.

What a beautiful place! And a great place to see 'It's a Wonderful Life' for the first time last night. The spontaneous applause at the end was a joy!

Well done to all involved in preserving and maintaining this architectural and community gem!

This place is the best. A beautiful, atmospheric, cosy and comfortable place to enjoy films, run by staff and volunteers who love the films and look after their audiences. Plus there are dog-friendly screenings which is totally brilliant. Hyde Park Picture House is a gem.

This place is a part of my heritage, having been brought up just round the corner. I am so happy that it is being maintained and run so well, and will be making this my first choice when checking out where to see new films. And if you haven't seen "I, Daniel Blake" yet, please do, and take your young people. My 15-year old daughter found it really interesting and valuable.

This is a lovely classic picture house. Comfortable seating. What i really love is that it is not a chain! They keep this independent route with the snacks for sale, local small brands. A great night out!

One of the most incredible cinematic experiences I've ever had and one I will not be forgetting anytime soon.



I visited this picture house yesterday at 6:15 to watch 'A Ghost Story' (seeing as it's a film that I'd had my eye on for a while) and I'd been meaning to go to this picture house as is it had been recommended to me as 'one of the best classical picture houses in the country'. As a big fan of films I thought I'd go and take a gander and as soon as they handed me the ticket I sort of knew it was going to be a rather good experience. The film itself was a modern masterpiece, and this is a lovely little one screen cinema and I highly recommend it.

Lovely cinema run by brilliant enthusiast staff 👍🏻

Love love love the Bring Your Own Baby screenings! It's great to have something grown up for me but that I can bring my baby along to.

It's partly the nostalgia of an old style, single screen cinema, screening great films past and present, and being so much cheaper than Showcase etc. 'Philosophy and Film' and 'Q&A' screenings also give a great return on just going to see a film.

If only all cinemas were so cosy, welcoming and nostalgic. A trip is always a treat.

Beautiful cinema with great student prices

Beautiful cinema of which I've been to a good number of times now since my first visit about a year ago. Virtually all my visits have been for the creatures of the night specials which have quickly become my favourite cinematic experiences. To be able to enjoy classic films in such historic surroundings really is a pleasure. I only wish the creatures of the night showings were done with even more regularity. Pleasant and friendly staff, always a joy to visit.

As a film student it's perfect. Such a great place to go to keep up with the new releases and not break the bank � the atmosphere is also amazing, it really feels like the place is worshiping the film it's showing.

Amazing experience for my first time to this beautiful monument and old classic style cinema when we were greeted on the door, served with a smile and the architecture was impeccable and even went to see a modern movie (Star Wars) with plenty of seats to choose from. So would highly recommend for you to take a visit and definitely can’t wait to come back again thanks for your hospitality and may it be there in another 100 years time too!

Absolutely love coming here! It's not like those big chain cinemas, you get better quality of films here, plus you can buy a glass of wine and a decent ice cream (rather than the expensive junk food they sell at Vue!) Plus they actually let dogs into the cinema at select screenings!

Absolutely awesome, first timer here (22 Dec 2017) and was amazed - just like the cinemas of my youth in Ilkley. Well, well done to everybody concerned and i can’t wait for my next visit - the balcony beckons 😍

A beautiful cinema building with so much history, showing a great selection of independent and mainstream films at a very reasonable ticket cost. Special events are always run like clockwork and their friendly staff are a credit to them. It just feels so much more special than going to one of the big corporate cinemas.

Love this place, it feels like a cinema should and the audiences are generally very respectful of other attendees also It's a a warm and welcoming place, the staff are attentive and friendly with a genuine love for the films they show.

Gorgeous little picture house with so many (what look to be) original fittings from the Art Nouveau period

Very friendly staff, good seats in the balcony and excellent sound and vision for the film I saw (Rammstein:Paris).

All round, a far better experience than any multiplex cinema.

Old fashioned? Yes - and proud to be so!