If you want drama…we’ve got drama. If you want laughs…prepare to chuckle. If you want scares…Boo!!!
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Opening today:
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BELLE……FILM OF THE WEEK
UK | 104 minutes | Drama, History
Director: Amma Asante (A Way of Life)
Cast: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson, Matthew Goode, Miranda Richardson, Penelope Wilton, Tom Felton, James Norton, Sarah Gadon, Sam Reid
In 18th-century Britain, a Navel Admiral with an illegitimate mixed-race daughter is bound to cause a still. But when he returns to sea, his well-bred family must raise the child as an aristocrat even though they aren’t that happy to do so.
Period drama fans will love this…and so might the rest of us.
Distributor: Roadshow
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CHEF
USA | 114 minutes | Comedy
Director: Jon Favreau (Cowboys and Aliens, Iron Man)
Cast: Jon Favreau, John Leguizamo, Dustin Hoffman, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sofia Vergara, Amy Sedaris, Bobby Cannavale, Oliver Platt, Garry Shandling
After a bad review a talented chef quits his job at a high-end restaurant to launch a food truck and reignite his passion for food.
I’m sure this will be as sentimental as it gets, but it looks fun and it’s a great vehicle for Favreau.
Distributor: StudioCanal
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BAD NEIGHBOURS
USA | 97 minutes | Comedy
Director: Nicholas Stroller (The Five-Year Engagement, Get Him to the Greek, Forgetting Sarah Marshall)
Cast: Seth Rogan, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron, Dave Franco, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Lisa Kudrow, Jake Johnson, Carla Gallo
New parents Mac and Kelly try their best to stay young, but when a fraternity moves in next door old and new school collide.
I reckon this will have it’s moments. Definitely worth checking out for the Robert De Niro scene alone.
Distributor: Universal
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ON MY WAY
France | 113 minutes | Comedy, Drama
Director: Emmanuelle Bercot (Les infidèles)
Cast: Catherine Deneuve, Nemo Schiffman, Gerard Garouste, Camille, Claude Gensac, Paul Hamy, Mylene Demongeot, Hafsia Herzi
After being jilted by her lover, left alone to deal with her family’s failing restaurant, and running out of cigarettes 60-something Bettie climbs into her car and drives off. But the short trip turns into a long journey of self discovery.
I’m a big fan of French comedies and with the iconic Deneuve in the lead role this looks like it’ll deliver the goods.
Distributor: Umbrella
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OPERA NATIONAL DE PARIS: LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST
France | 159 minutes | Live Performance
Cast: Opéra National de Paris
Another opera classic filmed live at the historic Opera Bastille and Palais Garnier in Paris, as part of the 2013/14 season. This time it’s Puccini’s three act masterwork.
Opera fans…fill your boots!
http://youtu.be/Rio5hedaKGU
Distributor: Unknown
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THE QUIET ONES
UK, USA | 98 minutes | Horror
Director: John Pogue (Quarantine 2: Terminal)
Cast: Jared Harris, Sam Claflin, Olivia Cooke, Erin Richards, Rory Fleck-Byrne, Laurie Calvert
An unorthodox professor and his best student experiment on a young woman with powerful telekinetic abilities in order to manifest a dark energy. Now why would you want to do a silly thing like that?
Looks like there’s a few scares to be had here.
Distributor: Unknown
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Which films are you most keen on?
