Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines (again)…Magic Mike’s back in town.
Here are all this week’s new releases and trailers.
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Opening today:
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MAGIC MIKE XXL……FILM OF THE WEEK
USA | 115 minutes | Comedy, Drama
Director: Gregory Jacobs (Wind Chill, Criminal)
Cast: Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash, Adam RodrÃguez, Gabriel Iglesias, Andie MacDowell, Amber Heard, Jada Pinkett Smith, Elizabeth Banks, Donald Glover
Three years after retiring, “Magic Mike” Lane reunites most of his old gang – with the exception of Dallas – for one final explosive performance.
From reports, better than the original – which was a great film.
Distributor: Roadshow Films
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MADAME BOVERY
Germany, Belgium, USA | 118 minutes | Drama
Director: Sophie Barthes (Cold Souls)
Cast: Mia Wasikowska, Ezra Miller, Laura Carmichael, Logan Marshall-Green, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Paul Giamatti, Rhys Ifans, Morfydd Clark, Richard Cordery
The beautiful wife of a small-town doctor engages in extramarital love affairs in an attempt to advance her social status.
Not my cup of tea, but fans should appreciate this new adaptation.
Distributor: Unknown
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MET OPERA: CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA / PAGLIACCI
USA | 200 minutes | Live Performance
Conductor: Fabio Luisi
Cast: The Metropolitan Opera company
Pietro Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci – performed as part of the New York Metropolitan Opera’s 2014-2015 season.
Two for the price of one!
Distributor: Rialto Distribution
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THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES
USA, UK | 101 minutes | Documentary
Director: Michael Winterbottom (24 Hour Party People, The Trip)
Featuring: Russell Brand
Russell Brand highlights the growing disparity between different economic classes.
Even if you’re not on the Brand wagon, this looks like an insightful and entertaining watch.
Distributor: StudioCanal
