Cinema

Documentary
The Stone Roses:
Made Of Stone
Thu 30 May, 19:30
In 2012 a resurrection no one thought possible took
place when legendary band The Stone Roses reformed
after 16 years. Acclaimed filmmaker Shane Meadows
(This is England) brings his unique directorial style,
humour and emotional depth to a film that captures the
band at work and in their everyday lives as they
rehearse for their much-anticipated reunion, which
culminated in three triumphant homecoming gigs at
Manchester’s Heaton Park in front of 220,000 fans.
Incorporating never-seen-before material spanning the
band’s musical history with the personal experiences of
many of those touched by their music, and making use
of unparalleled access to the record-breaking sell-out
concerts which took place in summer 2012, this is the
definitive record of the band of the last 25 years.
We’re delighted that this screening will be followed
by a live satellite Q&A with director Shane Meadows
and special guests. Please note there will be no
adverts or trailers with this screening; it will start
promptly at 19:30.
Dir: Shane Meadows
UK 2013 / 1h40 & 40m Q&A / Digital / cert tbc
16 www.dca.org.uk
Cinema Republic
Cinema Republic is DCA’s wild card slot which is
by the people, for the people. Look out for our
call-outs on Facebook and Twitter and let us
know what you’d like to see. To coincide with the
release of Star Trek Into Darkness (see p7) we
asked for your favourite sci-fi films. Thanks to a
mini-campaign from some of our followers,
Serenity was the winner.
Serenity
Mon 27 May, 20:30
Before Avengers Assemble, Joss Whedon made his
big-screen directorial debut with science fiction feature
Serenity, which was based on his much-loved cult
television series Firefly. Cancelled after only 13 episodes,
Firefly built up a loyal and vocal fanbase known as The
Browncoats who, along with Whedon, took on Hollywood
in order to see their favourite series resurrected on the
big screen. In a case of art imitating life, the story follows
a rag-tag crew of committed misfits and outlaws, led by
the wise-cracking but lovable rogue Captain Mal
Reynolds (Nathan Fillion). They take on an all-powerful
organisation, the inter-planetary Alliance, in this case to
uncover and reveal its dark past of power and corruption.
The film contains all the elements you would expect of a
science-fiction blockbuster with an additional hint of the
Western, all filtered through Whedon’s unique style.
Alongside space battles, bank robberies and beautifully
choreographed fight scenes, Whedon highlights rich
characters, complex relationships and fast-paced witty
dialogue direct from Hollywood screwball comedies. All
of the series regulars make a seamless transition to the
big screen and are joined by British actor Chiwetel Ejiofor
in a commanding performance as the Operative for the
evil Alliance. This film is a celebration of the individual, the
underdog, independence and the all-too human in the
face of conformity. So come and join the crew of Serenity
as they “aim to misbehave.”
For die-hard Whedon fans, please note that his new film
Much Ado About Nothing opens at DCA on Fri 14 June.
Dir: Joss Whedon
USA 2005 / 1h59m / Digital / 15