Our 2026 Film Program
From February through to December, eleven great films are
carefully curated to engage, entertain and inform you.
We aim to cover a range of genres - classics, film noir, comedy drama of all sorts, foreign language, arthouse and tribute screenings (e.g. in 2025 we acknowledged Maggie Smith. In 2026 we're acknowledging Robert Redford).
February 2026
February 13 @ 7:00pm
Freedom Writers
Drama 2007 USA 2h 03m
Stars Hilary Swank, Imelda Staunton, Patrick Dempsey
Director: Richard La Gravenese
March 2026
March 13 @ 7:00pm
My Favourite Cake
Drama 2024 Iran 1h 47m
Seventy-year-old Mahin, solitary until now, chooses to revive her love life. A chance encounter becomes an unforgettable evening.
Stars Lili Farhadpour, Esmaeel Mehrabi, Mansoore Ilkhani
Directors: Maryam Moghadam, Behtash Saneeha
April 2026
April 10 @ 7:00pm
The Children Act
Legal Drama 2017 UK 1h 45m
Stars: Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Reena Lalbihari
Director: Richard Eyre
May 2026
May 8 @ 7:00pm
The Ladykillers
Dark Comedy 1955 UK 1h 31m
Five oddball criminals planning a bank robbery rent rooms on a
cul-de-sac from an octogenarian widow under the pretext that they are classical musicians.
Stars: Alec Guiness, Peter Sellers, Cecil Parker
Director: Alexander MacKendrick
June 2026
June 12 @ 7:00pm
The Teacher Who Promised The Sea
Drama History 2023 Spain 1h 45m
The buried memories of the Spanish Civil War are unearthed as a woman searches for the remains of her grandfather's father and discovers the story of an idealistic young teacher from Tarragona.
Stars: Enric Auquer, Laia Costa, Luisa Gavasa
Director: Patricia Font
July 2026
July 10 @ 7:00pm
A Man Called Otto
Comedy Drama 2022 Spain 2h 06m
Otto is a grump who's given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around.
Stars: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Rachel keller
Director: Marc Forster
August 2026
August 14 @ 7:00pm
Albert Nobbs
Period Drama 2011 USA | Ireland 1h 53m
Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th-century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most elegant hotel, Albert meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.
Stars: Glen Close, Mia Wasikowska, Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Director: Rodrigo Garcia
September 2026
September 11 @ 7:00pm
Proof
Drama 1991 Australia 1h 26m
Black comedy about a blind man, Martin, who takes photographs as "proof" that the world really is as others describe it to him. The film explores his antagonistic relationships with Celia, who cleans and cooks for him and habitually rearranges the furniture in the house, and with Andy, a mate he thinks he can trust.
Stars: Hugo Weaving, Genevieve Picot, Russell Crowe
Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse
October 2026
October 9 @ 7:00pm
The Sting
Crime Caper, Comedy 1973 USA 2h 9m
'The Sting' is celebrated for its intricate plot, charismatic performances by Robert Redford and Paul Newman, and nostalgic charm of the 1930s setting. The film's clever con schemes, dynamic character interactions, and witty dialogue are frequently highlighted. The iconic ragtime music enhances the atmosphere, while meticulous production design immerses viewers. 'The Sting' is widely regarded as a timeless classic.
Stars: Robert Redford, Paul Newman, Robert Shaw
Director: George Roy Hill
November 2026
November 13 @ 7:00pm
The Apartment (4K Restoration)
Drama, Comedy 1960 USA 2h 5m
A Manhattan insurance clerk tries to rise in his company by letting its executives use his apartment for trysts, but office politics and his own romantic hopes complicate matters.
'The Apartment' is acclaimed for its sharp social satire and poignant drama, exploring themes of corporate immorality and love's complexities. Praised for its witty script and Billy Wilder's direction, the film features standout performances by Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. Critics appreciate its balance of humor and serious undertones, deeming it a timeless classic.
Stars: Jack Lemon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray
Director: Billy Wilder
December 2026
December 11 @ 7:00pm
A Fish Called Wanda
Crime Caper, Comedy 1988 UK 1h 48m
In London, four very different people team up on a jewel heist, then try to double-cross one another for the loot, complicated by their efforts to fool the very proper barrister Archibald Leach.
Stars: John Cleese, Wanda, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, Michael Palin
Directors: John Cleese, Charles Crighton