15-17 & 22-24 January 2027
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A TASTE OF MONEY
UK : 1h 11m : 1961 : BW : Certificate U
Directed by Max Varnel
Introduced by Noel Cronin BEM, Talking Pictures
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12.30 : BALLROOM, THE PALACE HOTEL
: TICKETS £7.00
In this clever reversal of The Ladykillers a gentle old lady, who works in an office where she handles large sums of cash, has something of a late life crisis and decides to rob the place. Needing to put together a top-notch team of safe-crackers, she links up with arch villain – Dick Emery! Jean Cadell, mother of Simon, steals the show as the criminal mastermind.
AMRUM
Germany : 1h 33m : 2025 : Subtitles : Certificate 12
Directed by Fatih Akin
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12.30 : ROYAL VIEW SUITE, THE PALACE HOTEL : TICKETS £7.00
In 1945 Amrum Island, 12-year-old Nanning hunts seals, fishes at night, and farms to help feed his family. Life feels idyllic on this windswept isle until peace reveals an unexpected danger closer to home.
AN AUDIENCE WITH NOEL CRONIN BEM - Head of Programming and Acquisitions for Talking Pictures TV​​
15.00 : BALLROOM, THE PALACE HOTEL
: TICKETS £7.00
Noel’s dream project, Talking Pictures TV, was founded in 2015 with the intention of showcasing the smaller, obscure films, especially from the UK, that were being increasingly ignored by the main channels. It quickly resonated with filmgoers keen to see these neglected, but wonderful, films, and now encompasses a monthly magazine, visits to film locations in the UK and overseas and weekend film festivals. Noel will talk about TPTV’s origins and how it became such an indispensable part of our TV viewing.
THE FAIRY
France : 1h 33m : 2011 : Subtitles : Certificate PG
Directed by Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon and Bruno Romy
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15.00 : ROYAL VIEW SUITE, THE PALACE HOTEL
: TICKETS £7.00
In this sparkling comedy, a humble hotel clerk is granted three wishes by a fairy who disappears after granting only two, leading him on a frantic search for her. The filmmaking team of Fiona Gordon, Dominique Abel and Bruno Romy have been described as worthy successors to Monty Python, as they send up musical comedies, rom-coms and silent films (Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd would be proud!) in this zany, spirited concoction about lovable misfits.
FILMS FROM THE GRADUATING STUDENTS of BA (Hons) Film & Television Production at University Centre South Essex
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17.30 : BALLROOM, THE PALACE HOTEL :
FREE ADMISSION
A showcase of films from the graduating students of BA (Hons) Film & Television Production at University Centre South Essex, together with highlights from the production year and an additional selection of work from first and second year students
NEW TOWN UTOPIA
UK : 1h 20m : 2018
Directed by Christopher Ian Smith
Presented by Daryl Easlea
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20.00 : BALLROOM, THE PALACE HOTEL
: TICKETS £7.00
What happened when we built Utopia? New Town Utopia is feature documentary about the power of art, architecture, the state of the nation - and some rather angry puppets.
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We are thrilled that Phil Burdett will perform a couple of songs after the screening
+ THAMES DELTA INTERNATIONAL
UK : 13m : 2026 : Director Chris Izod
To follow
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TALES OF THE UNDERWORLD
UK : 1h 41m : 2026 : Certificate 18
Directed by Darren S. Cook
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20.00 : ROYAL VIEW SUITE, THE PALACE : TICKETS £7.00
Told through the eyes of a journalist digging too deep, Tales of the Underworld exposes a ruthless criminal empire where missing men, police informants, and shifting loyalties make survival a dangerous game.
The White Bus Ltd
The Old Waterworks
North Road
Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS0 7AB
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