Talking Movies: Oxford

Come join us at the Curzon bar to meet fellow film fans and discuss all things film over a drink.

We'll give our thoughts on some of the latest releases, and also discuss our opinions on what films have been selected this month. Some are new and at the cinema, some are can be enjoyed from home. Whether you're an avid cinemagoer, home streamer...Or a bit of both! Please come and share your views on the following films:

Remember!
*Please only RSVP if you intend on turning up

*Don't worry, you are not expected to see every film, this is just a selection for you to choose from. Watch what want or what you can!

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In Cinemas...

The Odyssey
Director Christopher Nolan returns to direct a big scale adaptation of the Ancient Greek epic. Odysseus must travel home to Ithaca after fighting in the Trojan war. His journey however is perilous, with various elements, gods, and monsters trying to vanquish him before he can reunite with his wife Penelope and his son. Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Mia Goth are included in an all-star cast.

The Invite
Very strong reviews! Olivia Wilde directs and stars (alongside Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton) in this slick A24 dramedy. San Francisco and a married couple are bickering, tense and on the verge of divorce. They invite their neighbours to dinner, they are attractive, free-spirited, bohemian and sexually adventurous…And they may have an indecent proposition for their hosts, one which could save their marriage or finish it off for good

Blue Heron
Stellar reviews for this film by Sophy Romvari, based in-part by her own childhood. It’s the late 90s and large Hungarian immigrant family of 6 move to Vancouver Island in Canada.We see this new transition in family life unfold through the youngest child, eight-year-old Sasha. However their fresh start is interrupted by increasingly dangerous behavior from the eldest son, Jeremy. At wit’s end, their parents are presented with a shattering choice.

On Streaming...

The Sheep Detectives
Well received rural England murder mystery, where the sleuths are sheep?! Shepherd George Hardy spends his days reading murder mystery novels to his flock of sheep. However George is found dead, murdered! And the sheep (enriched with their new found detective novel knowhow) decide to investigate who killed their loyal farmer. Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Bryan Cranston, Regina Hall all make up a colourful cast of characters and voices

My Father's Shadow
An acclaimed Nigerian film set in 1993. The country is going through political turmoil amidst contested elections. In this landscape two young boys are surprised to see their absentee father, Folarin. They plead to spend time with him, but he has to travel to Lagos. He agrees that his sons can join them as he has 6 months of salary to collect. Through the journey they will all reflect on their father-son bonds.

Angel Heart (1987)
Chosen by: Tom B
Phrase: An Underrated Gem

Allan Parker's 1950s set Neo-Noir did poorly on release but its reputation has grown over time. A private investigator, is hired to solve the mysterious disappearance of a singer known as Johnny Favorite. He must travel from New York to New Orleans. But those involved, and asking too many questions in this case often end up dead, as the trail seems to go down an ever daker path. Robert De Niro, Mickey Rourke and Lisa Bonet Star