10 Things I Hate About You

Wednesday 10th December

Remind yourself of the late Heath Ledger’s pre-Brokeback Mountain days with the Hild Bede Film society’s screening of this classic teen flick, a hilarious and deliciously trashy re-imagining of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew.

Hild Bede, 8pm, £2.

I’m Going Home

Thursday 11th December

Head to Newcastle to celebrate the centenary of Portugese filmmaker Manoel de Oliveira’s birth with the screening of this European classic. The showing includes a talk from special includes a talk from special guest Leonor Baldaque, who will discuss working with Oliveira.

Tyneside Cinema, 6pm. £5.75.

Madagascar Escape 2 Africa

Until Thursday 11th December

Rediscover your inner child just in time for the festive period with the sequel to DreamWorks’ popular animated adventure.

Gala Cinema, various times. £3.50.

Four Christmasses

Until Thursday 11th December

Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon head up the obligatory Christmas cheese-fest in this seasonal romcom. When their plans to escape for an exotic holiday are thwarted, the couple find themseves immersed in the dreaded family functions they tried to avoid.

Gala Cinema, various times. £3.50.