Alison Strauss has written this blog post about watching One Life (PG) at the Hippodrome this weekend and about her very personal connection with the story. Alison is our Arts Development Officer (Film and Media) at Falkirk Council and is the programmer of the Hippodrome year-round and founding director of the annual Hippodrome Silent Film Festival.
A special screening, featuring the director and stars of a new Scottish documentary, comes to the Hippodrome Cinema, Bo’ness on Saturday 27th January at 2.30pm.
HippFest has launched its latest Taste of Silents season at Scotland’s oldest cinema – the Hippodrome in Bo’ness - where HippFest (Hippodrome Silent Film Festival) takes place each year. This exciting short season of three feature films, will run every two weeks from Saturday September 23 – to Friday October 20th
It's Volunteers Week and we talked to Billy Bedborough one of our longstanding volunteers at Hippfest about how he became involved and what he enjoys about volunteering.
We invited local writer and Dungeons and Dragons fan, Gary Oberg to write all about the new D&D film, playing at the Hippodrome from 7th - 19th April. Gary has won several writing competitions including the Falkirk Writing Rammy, and his short stories have been featured in publications such as Alight Here: An Anthology of Writing (edited by Alan Bissett) and Edinburgh Dungeon horror stories anthologies.
A grief-stricken widow stops by a remote cabin after getting lost on the back roads of Minnesota in the middle of winter. She soon finds herself in a desperate fight for survival as she encounters a murderous couple holding a young woman hostage.
Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts.
A young Kansas girl who dreams of a better life" somewhere over the rainbow" is caught in the eye of a tornado and lands in the fantasy world of Oz. SPECIAL OFFER : There’s no place like the Hippodrome for a magical double feature! Buy tickets to The Wizard of Oz and It’s Dorothy! in one transaction — and follow the yellow brick road to 20% off both films! Discount will apply by magic at the checkout. Images courtesy of Park Circus/Warner Bros
The Hippodrome is proud to present this special preview screening of a new documentary feature directed by Jeffrey McHale, fresh from its premiere at Tribeca earlier this year. Since her first adventure 125 years ago in L. Frank Baum’s classic 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', Dorothy Gale has been on countless more adventures, becoming a foundational touchpoint of American culture whose legacy lives on today. This joyous essay film is an exciting adventure in its own right, expertly weaving together the story of Oz, the influence of Dorothy’s first iconic portrayer, Judy Garland, and the countless iterations that followed. "A film that is mesmerizing in its construction. Thoughtful and insightful, 'It’s Dorothy!' enlists a chorus of cultural icons, unforgettable music and a magical remix of archival and cinematic art to showcase how the story of Dorothy Gale has long served and continues to be a beacon for those who are often overlooked. Beautifully rendered, this documentary lives up to its namesake in an engaging manner."—Faridah Gbadamosi SPECIAL OFFER : There’s no place like the Hippodrome for a magical double feature! Buy tickets to The Wizard of Oz and It’s Dorothy! in one transaction — and follow the yellow brick road to 20% off both films! Discount will apply by magic at the checkout.
Director Rupert Julian’s 1925 film version of The Phantom of the Opera starring Lon Chaney ranks among the greatest horror films of the silent era.
When a meteor crashes in a zoo and unleashes a mysterious virus, the zoo animals start turning one after the other into zombies. The only hope of rescue lies in a mountain lion and wolf... if they manage to work together.
A group of unsuspecting people get trapped in an old farmhouse after the dead unexpectedly rise from the grave and seek the living as food.
Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight, a memoir of life with Alexandra Fuller and her family on a farm in Rhodesia After the Rhodesian Bush War ended in 1980, the Fullers moved to Malawi, and then to Zambia.
Grab your tickets before they're all devoured! Expert chocolatier Nadia Williams of Thinking Chocolate (www.thinkingchocolate.com) has once again carefully crafted a bespoke Hippodrome taste-along experience. Indulge your love of frights and your love of bites, where you can enjoy a great movie and delicious handmade chocolates at the same time! With a ‘Chocolate Tasting Experience’ ticket each guest will be given a selection of numbered chocolates* tailored to correspond with key scenes in the film… simply wait for the number cue to be signalled from the stage, then savour the paired taste experience. Select your film tickets online and then add the Chocolate Tasting Experience to your basket before check-out. Image of chocolates as a guide only. Not actual content of box.
We are delighted to reprise the online presentation of Neil Brand: Key Notes! A high-speed voyage into the art of silent cinema accompaniment presented by the world’s foremost proponent of this specialised artform.
I Swear is a 2025 British biographical comedy-drama film directed, written, and produced by Kirk Jones. It is based on the true story of John Davidson who was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome at a time when it was barely identifiable. The film stars Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson, and Peter Mullan.
In the 1980s, an experiment by a weird scientist turns out to be faulty. It leads to his teenaged pal going back in time to the 1950s where he is forced to reunite the younger version of his parents.
MMA fighter Mark Kerr reaches the peak of his career but faces personal hardships along the way.
On the cusp of global superstardom, New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen struggles to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past as he records the album "Nebraska" in the early 1980s.
Event as part of the West Lothian Film Festival.
Event as part of the West Lothian Film Festival.
Event as part of the West Lothian Film Festival
The Choral is a 2025 British historical comedy drama film directed by Nicholas Hytner and written by Alan Bennett.
Experience an unforgettable celebration as for the first time ever, Westlife take centre stage at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall for a fun-filled night of nostalgia honouring 25 magnificent years of chart-topping music. Selling over 55 millions records worldwide and with an incredible 14 No.1 singles, Westlife have established themselves as a defining force within pop and one of the world’s biggest bands of the 21st century. To mark their 25th anniversary, the band will be joined by the renowned Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, bringing Westlife’s biggest hits and fan favourites like Flying Without Wings, Your Raise Me Up and Uptown Girl to life like never before and with the glittering Gatsby-themed stage, this event promises a visual and musical feast for fans and newcomers alike. This is not just a concert — it's a cinematic celebration of a legendary band and their enduring legacy.
When his secret bride is executed for assaulting an English soldier who tried to rape her, Sir William Wallace begins a revolt against King Edward I of England.
This holiday season, the magic begins on the big screen. Join André Rieu for his 2025 Christmas Concert – “Merry Christmas” and experience joyful carols, beautiful waltzes, and plenty of surprises – it’s the ultimate Christmas cinema event! With his fabulous Johann Strauss Orchestra, and special guests including the sensational Emma Kok and over 400 brass players bringing the majestic sound of Christmas, André’s concert is bursting with warmth, laughter, and holiday cheer. Christmas is André’s favourite time of year - and he can’t wait to share this spectacular concert with you, only in cinemas!
When Santa's gawky son Arthur learns that owing to a technical malfunction a little girl's Christmas gift has been misplaced, he sets out on a mission to deliver the present before it is too late.
When a man considers suicide, a guardian angel is sent to show him what life would have been like without him. In spite of the dark start to the story, the film is uplifting and life-affirming.
An adult human who was raised by Santa's Elves travels to New York to find his actual father. Some sexual innuendo and mild bad language may be unsuitable for very young children. Images courtesy of Park Circus/Warner Bros
On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.
THE SNOWMAN & THE SNOWMAN AND THE SNOWDOG is a double bill of two children's Christmas animations, from 1982 and 2012, based on stories by Raymond Briggs. Images courtesy of Park Circus/Warner Bros
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