Spectre (2015)

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Film review of the James Bond blockbuster starring Daniel Craig and Léa Seydoux and directed by Sam Mendes, in which Bond hunts down the head of a secret organisation who are planning to infiltrate government intelligence systems around the world.

Opinions are from Jason Day and Claire Durrant.

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3stars-Good-worth-watching1

 

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The big, new film’s out in the UK this weekend are…

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If you are off to the cinema this weekend, below is a list of the main new movies being released in the UK as of this Friday, 30 October 2015. To find out your nearest cinema showing these films, use the Find Any Film website.

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Do I Sound Gay?Do I Sound Gay poster

A provocative and humorous title for what seems like a thought-provoking but light-hearted documentary as David Thorpe looks at how having what is perceived as a ‘gay’ voice can deeply affect homosexual men and how they interact with others. Comedian Margaret Cho and actor George Takei are just some of the interviewees giving their opinion on the matter. Showing at key cities only, the official site will tell you where.

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Crimson Peak

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Film review, by Claire Durrant, of the gothic story about a young girl moving in to a new home with her husband and sister in law. She soon discovers that there is more to the siblings and their house, especially when spirits begin to haunt her.

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The big film’s released at the end of this week are…

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If you are off to the cinema this weekend, below is a list of the main movies being released in the UK, as of this Friday, 23 October 2015. To find out your nearest cinema showing these films, use the Find Any Film website.

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Between Two WorldsBetween Two Worlds poster

Admission – I’m a massive fan of electro-house act Example so, pretty surprised (and happy) to see him supporting in this Brit-flick, under his real name of Elliot Gleave. He is ‘The Money Man’, one of the best pals of Chris Mason, a party-boy who suddenly finds love with sweet girl Hannah Britland. Trailer seems cute and the look of the film is clean, young and generally bang tidy. showing at key cities only, check out the official website for trailer etc.

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Trumbo (2015) and the conclusion of the London Film Festival 2015

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Our reviewer in…Maysa Moncao has been at the London Film Festival this week and reports back on the highlights of the event. Her review of the Hollywood/McCarthy witchhunts drama Trumbo starring Bryan Cranston and Helen Mirren is underneath.

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The Lobster (2015)

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Film review of the absurdist comedy set in the not too distant future and starring Colin Farrell as a single man who must find a romantic partner, or face punishment by being turned into an animal of his choosing. Co-starring Rachel Weisz, it is directed and written by Yorgos Lanthimos.

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Director: Yorgos Lanthimos.

Comedy

4stars-Very good lots to enjoy 1

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The big films released this week are…

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If you are off to the cinema this weekend, below is a list of the main movies being released in the UK, as of this Friday, 16 October 2015. To find out your nearest cinema showing these films, use the Find Any Film website.

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Crimson Peak

Tom Hiddlestone is fast becoming the Brit film actor of the moment (his High Rise headlined Crimson Peak posterthe London Film Festival and our reviewer in…Maysa Moncao has had chance to see it). He stars as a seductive stranger who spirits away innocent Mia Wasikowska to his titular, mouldering mansion in this Guillermo del Torro directed horror, which follows a similar visual path to his Pan’s Labyrinth (2006). The trailer looks splendidly creepy and stunning, so lucky for horror fans this will be showing nationwide as a pre-Hallowe’en treat. See the official website for more.

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Tangerine (2015)

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Film review of the American transgender comedy starring Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, May Taylor and directed by Sean Baker.

 

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Regression (2015)

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Film review of the psychological thriller about a policeman (Ethan Hawke) investigating why a father has no recollection of sexually abusing his daughter (Emma Watson), despite admitting to the crime.

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Thriller/Suspense/Film Noir

2stars - Fair/ passes the time

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Mountains May Depart (2015) and Jia Zhangke, A Guy From Fenyang (2015)

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Maysa Moncoa’s latest updates from the London Film Festival.

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