At The Flix: A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood, Queen & Slim & Kinky Boots - The Musical

A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood (PG)

Starring: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Susan Kelechi Watson

Director: Marielle Heller

Genre: Drama

Release Date: Fri 31 January

Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about empathy, kindness, and decency from America's most adored neighbor. Much like the beloved TV personality that inspired it, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood offers a powerfully affecting message about acceptance and understanding. Opening at Omniplex Cinemas Friday the 31st of January!

Queen & Slim (12A)

Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bokeem Woodbine

Director: Melina Matsoukas

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Release Date: Fri 31 January

Slim and Queen's first date takes an unexpected turn when a policeman pulls them over for a minor traffic violation. When the situation escalates, Slim takes the officer's gun and shoots him in self-defence. Now labelled cop killers in the media, Slim and Queen feel that they have no choice but to go on the run and evade the law. When a video of the incident goes viral, the unwitting outlaws soon become a symbol of trauma, terror, grief and pain for people all across the country. Stylish, provocative, and powerful, Queen & Slim tells a gripping fugitive story steeped in timely, thoughtful subtext. Opening at Omniplex Cinemas Friday the 31st of January!

Kinky Boots - The Musical (12A)

Starring: Killian Donnelly, Matt Henry

Director: Jerry Mitchell

Genre: Event Cinema

Release Date: Tues 4 & Sun 9 February

Inspired by true events, this huge-hearted hit tells the story of two people with nothing in common – or so they think. Charlie is a factory owner struggling to save his family business, and Lola is a fabulous entertainer with a wildly exciting idea. With a little compassion and a lot of understanding, this unexpected pair learn to embrace their differences and create a line of sturdy stilettos unlike anything the world has ever seen! But in the end, their most sensational achievement is their friendship. This unmissable musical theatre event celebrates a joyous story of British grit transforming into a high-heeled hit as it takes you from the factory floor of Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan! Filmed live at the Adelphi Theatre in the heart of London's West End, Kinky Boots is strutting onto the big screen at Omniplex Cinemas for two special nights on Tuesday 4th and Sunday 9th of February! Tickets on sale now.