*** All screenings are now fully booked for The Artist ***

It’s frequently bemoaned that ‘they don’t make ‘em like they used to’. Well, they do now! It’s 1927, and George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a movie megastar, whose fame is threatened by the advent of talkies. Meanwhile, perky Peppy Miller (Bérénice Bejo), a dancer and actress, is being presented by the studio as the It Girl for a new era. Dujardin was given the Best Actor gong at Cannes this year. The Artist is pure delight. Shot in black and white and wordless for the most part, The Artist is not exactly a silent film; sound is hugely important here, and the infectious energy and sheer magic of cinema come shining off the screen with utter brilliance.