Cinema is one of the best forms of escapism, bringing otherworldly adventures, heart-rending romances and spine-chilling horrors to life – what better place to see these stories unfold than on the big screen? Luckily, London has no shortage of cinemas – from epic IMAX screens to historic movie theatres – for you to see the latest film releases. Whether it’s an eye-popping 3D showing, a special cinematic event or, if you’re happiest on your sofa, a new streaming flick, here’s what film fans should look out for this month…
What’s new in cinemas this March
The Bride! – March 6
Director Maggie Gyllenhaal takes us into the wild and unforgiving world of Frankenstein’s monster as he longs for a companion. Unfolding in 1930s Chicago, the lonely creature (Christian Bale) asks groundbreaking physician and researcher Dr Euphronius (Annette Bening) for her help, and the two give life to a murdered woman named Ida– and thus The Bride (Jessie Buckley) is born. What follows, though, is a sequence of events which spiral out of control, with a volatile romance, police interest and radical social movement.
Hoppers – March 6
Ever wished you could talk to animals? I, for one, am infinitely wondering what goes on in my darling dog’s head. Well, Disney and Pixar have once again joined forces to answer the what-ifs of our childhood daydreams in Hoppers, where scientists have discovered a way of making human consciousness ‘hop’ into realistic robotic animals so people can ‘communicate with animals as animals’. The film follows 19-year-old animal lover Mabel, who uses the technology to inhabit the mind of a robotic beaver, uncovering the secrets of the animal kingdom and unearthing a threat to the local habitat.
How To Make A Killing – March 13
This black comedy thriller delves into the cutthroat world of the wealthy, quite literally. Glen Powell dons some killer gloves as Becket Redfellow, a blue-collar man whose heiress mother was disowned by her ridiculously wealthy family upon his birth. When she dies, impoverished, he takes her words that he was destined for greatness to heart and embarks on a ruthless mission to claim his inheritance. He plots a deadly scheme to eliminate the seven relatives that stand between him and the money, dispatching them with a series of ‘deliciously imaginative accidents’, all while trying to keep his relationship with his girlfriend afloat.
Project Hail Mary – March 20
Based on the sci-fi novel by Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary is ultimately a story of forging a friendship in the last place you might imagine. Ryan Gosling is science teacher Ryland Grace, who wakes up on a spaceship lightyears from Earth with no memory of how he got there – or even who he is. As his memories slowly start to return, he realises he must discover the riddle behind a mysterious substance that is causing the sun to die out. As he taps into his scientific know-how and scrambles to save the world from extinction, he makes unexpected contact in the endless expanse of space…
The Magic Faraway Tree – March 27
The beloved tale of The Magic Faraway Tree is finally stepping off the page and onto the big screen, breathing cinematic life into the eccentric characters and fantastical lands of Enid Blyton’s wondrous stories. With a star-studded cast featuring the likes of Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Nicola Coughlan, Rebecca Ferguson, Nonso Anozie and many more, the film follows a family who relocate to the remote British countryside and discover a (you guessed it) magical tree. After clambering up the branches, they soon realise it is inhabited by magical people and has the power to transport them to mystical lands – and so the adventures begin.
Stay home and see what’s streaming
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man – March 20
The time has come, Peaky Blinders fans. Tommy Shelby is back from a self-imposed exile, stepping into a world with deadly stakes and new threats amid the chaos of World War II. Drawing inspiration from true events, the story follows Shelby as he gets entangled in secret wartime missions, faces a reckoning with his past and tries to protect the future of his family and country.
What else can film fans do in London this month?
Celebrate queer cinema at BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival
It’s the 40th anniversary of BFI’s annual celebration of captivating queer cinema. Taking place at BFI Southbank on March 18-29, the film festival will showcase an extensive collection of LGBTQIA+ documentaries, feature films and shorts which shine a light on queer stories. This year, you can get tickets to see the World Premiere of the Hunky Jesus documentary (which explores a popular Easter Sunday tradition in San Francisco) and enjoy many more screenings, Q&As, panel discussions and much more.
Eat your way through cinematic stories at Taste Film
Have you ever watched a film and found yourself salivating as a character chomps into a gooey cheese toastie, tucks into a meal in a fancy restaurant or even just takes a bite out of a juicy apple? Well, Taste Film is no stranger to that feeling and they have just the thing to satisfy your cinematic cravings. This March, you can eat your way through films such as Mean Girls, Ratatouille, Twilight, Pulp Fiction and more in an immersive dining experience.
🎟️ Find out more about what to expect and where to get your tickets here.
Catch a classic at a golden oldie
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Little Shop of Horrors at Prince Charles Cinema
The historic Leicester Square staple, Prince Charles Cinema, is throwing it back to the 80s with a special Director’s Cut screening of Little Shop of Horrors (1986) in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Fans can step back into the world of nerdy flower shop assistant Seymour and his beloved blood thirsty plant on Sunday, March 8 at 11.45am, with the talented Little Shop of Horrors puppeteer Dave Showler treating you to a special introduction to the cinematic classic. Snap up your tickets here.
