Three very different films for you this week: the behind-the-scenes story of a legendary talent manager, the return to an exotic hotel, and Alice’s journey down the rabbit hole…ballet style. Enjoy!
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Opening today:
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SUPERMENSCH: THE LEGEND OF SHEP GORDON……FILM OF THE WEEK
USA | 86 minutes | Documentary
Directors: Mike Myers (debut feature), Beth Aala (Pool Party)
Featuring: Shep Gordon, Mike Myers, Sylvester Stallone, Michael Douglas, Alice Cooper, Tom Arnold, Anne Murray, Willie Nelson
The life and career of talent manager and Hollywood insider Shep Gordon, who spent his life making people famous.
Looks utterly fascinating – especially for us film buffs.
Distributor: Unknown
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THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL
UK, USA | 122 minutes | Comedy, Drama
Director: John Madden (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The Debt, Shakespeare in Love)
Cast: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Richard Gere, Penelope Wilton, Tamsin Greig, David Strathairn, Celia Imrie, Ronald Pickup, Diana Hardcastle
When the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel overflows with guests, Sonny purses his dream of opening a second hotel.
A brilliant second helping for those who loved the first film.
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
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Opening Sunday:
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ROYAL BALLET: ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
UK | 193 minutes | Live Performance
Director: Christopher Wheeldon
Cast: The Royal Ballet
Watch Alice plie down the rabbit hole.
Looks great!
Distributor: Unknown
