🎄Festive Flicks at The Light Cinema, Banbury🎄

Calling all Banbury film fans! Ready to get properly festive? The Light at Castle Quay has got a fantastic line-up of Christmas films to suit all ages, moods, and levels of mince pie consumption. From cherished classics to new seasonal treats, there’s a bit of Christmas magic waiting for everyone. Here’s your rundown of all the jolly goodness coming to a big screen near you. 🎅✨

 🚂The Polar Express Pyjama Party – 20th Anniversary!

Snuggle up in your fluffiest pyjamas and get ready to climb aboard the Polar Express for a journey right up to the North Pole! Every little (and big) kid will receive a special Golden Ticket and a chocolatey treat, because let’s face it – Christmas just isn’t Christmas without a bit of chocolate. This magical adventure to find the true meaning of Christmas is a festive favourite. Book your ticket and remember, the comfier the PJs, the better.

 🌪️The Wizard of Oz

Follow the Yellow Brick Road straight into the heart of Oz, where Dorothy and her mismatched gang of friends – a brainless Scarecrow, a heartless Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion – try to find their way home while dodging flying monkeys and witches. It’s full of wonder, colour, and all the festive sparkle of a bauble-stuffed Christmas tree. Perfect for the whole family, so don your ruby slippers (or red wellies) and head to The Light!

 💖Love Actually

What’s Christmas without a tangled web of festive love stories? “Love Actually” brings us eight couples experiencing the highs, lows, and laughs of the holiday season. With everyone from a dashing Prime Minister to a lovestruck schoolboy trying to win over his first crush, it’s British rom-com at its finest. Expect laughs, tears, and a bit of awkward dancing – Hugh Grant, we’re looking at you.

 👻Scrooge

Nothing says Christmas quite like grumpy old Ebenezer Scrooge. Watch him transform from miserly grump to merry soul after being haunted by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet-to-Come. It’s a classic story, but with each retelling, there’s always room for a new chuckle and a tear (or two). This one will warm even the coldest hearts – including the Grinch’s (if he wasn’t busy elsewhere).

 🎃The Nightmare Before Christmas

Is it a Halloween film? Is it a Christmas film? It’s both! When Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, tries to hijack Christmas, things get a bit… messy. Expect spooky meets sparkly as Jack learns what the holiday spirit’s all about – with a few skeletons and some singalongs along the way. A top choice for anyone who likes a dash of dark humour with their holiday cheer!

 🐣Gremlins

Let’s be clear: don’t feed them after midnight. Don’t get them wet. And whatever you do, don’t let them near the Christmas turkey. “Gremlins” is the ultimate holiday monster movie, where a cute pet turns into a green menace wreaking havoc on a small town. It’s chaos, it’s funny, and it’s perfect for anyone who likes their Christmas with a bit of mischief.

 🎄Elf

Buddy the Elf is spreading his special brand of Christmas cheer, one bowl of syrupy spaghetti at a time. Watch as this overgrown elf learns the harsh realities of New York City, while also teaching the Big Apple what it really means to be festive. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and by the end, you’ll be cheering, “Santa! I know him!”

 🎼White Christmas

Nothing says classic Christmas like Bing Crosby, snowy scenes, and a couple of singing soldiers. This charming tale of two veterans putting on a show to save a beloved inn is full of love, laughter, and plenty of festive tunes. It’s like a warm mug of cocoa for the soul, and a must-see for anyone after a truly traditional holiday film.

💚The Grinch

Our green friend with a grumpy heart two sizes too small is back to try and ruin Christmas for the happy Whos of Whoville. But as he learns, holiday cheer is a force to be reckoned with. Come along to see if the Grinch’s heart will grow a few sizes this season – and don’t forget to bring your Christmas spirit.

🍷It’s A Wonderful Life with Mulled Wine & Mince Pies

For a truly heartwarming Christmas Eve, join us for “It’s A Wonderful Life” – the film that reminds us all just how special life is, especially with a mulled wine and mince pie in hand. As George Bailey’s journey through Bedford Falls unfolds, you’ll feel the true spirit of Christmas sink in. This is the classic Christmas viewing experience – tissues and warm beverages encouraged.

FAMILY FAVOURITES 🎅🐑🧸

• The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santa’s Sleigh– Follow Niko the reindeer as he races to the North Pole to save Santa’s sleigh from disaster. Perfect for young adventurers!
• CBeebies Panto: Beauty and the Beast– The CBeebies gang is back with a panto twist on a classic fairy tale. Festive fun for all ages!
• Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas– Shaun’s Christmas Eve adventure to rescue Timmy is bound to be full of baa-rilliant laughs.
• The Snowman + The Snowman and the Snowdog– These enchanting tales are back to melt hearts once more.
• Mog’s Christmas– Mog the clumsy cat learns how magical Christmas can be in this charming, purr-fect holiday film.
• Arthur Christmas– When Santa misses a child, it’s up to his hapless son Arthur to save the day. This one’s sure to have everyone in stitches!

There you have it, Banbury! Whether you’re after a magical train ride to the North Pole, a hilarious elf-sized adventure, or just a bit of wholesome mulled wine and mince pies, there’s plenty to enjoy this season at The Light Cinema. Happy viewing, and may your Christmas be filled with popcorn and holiday magic!