45 Years (2015)

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Film review of the drama starring Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay about the secrets that are revealed as a couple approach their 45th wedding anniversary.

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Director: Andrew Haigh. The Bureau/Artificial Eye et al (15)

Drama

4 Stars Very Good/Lots to enjoy

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New movies out in the UK: Friday 4 September 2015

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A list of the new film’s being released in cinemas across the UK from Friday 4 September 2015, including links to official websites. 

For where to see the films use the Find Any Film website.

American UltraAmerican Ultra poster

Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart star in this action comedy, billed as ‘Jason Bourne meets Pineapple Express‘. Eisenberg is a stoner who happens to be a sleeper agent, suddenly reactivated for duty on the eve of proposing to his girlfriend Stewart. From watching the trailer, this looks like a lot of fun. Showing all over the UK.

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Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (2015)

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Our reviewer in…Maysa Moncao reflects on Mission Impossible. Tom Cruise refused to get the help of a stunt double for this scene. What does it tell about Hollywood?

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I confess: I have prejudices against blockblusters.

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New movies out in the UK…Friday 28 August

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A list of the new film’s being released in cinemas across the UK from Friday 14 August 2015, including links to official websites. 

For where to see the films use the Find Any Film website.

45 Years45 Years

Charlotte Rampling stars as Kate, who is preparing to celebrate her 45th wedding anniversary with husband Geoff (Tom Courtenay). All is going well until news arrives that the body of his long-since dead first love, has been found preserved in the glaciers of the Swiss Alps. No official website, but it will have a wide distribution. Use Find Any Film to see where it is showing.

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Vacation (2015)

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Film review of the reboot/sequel to the National Lampoon film franchise, starring Ed Helms and Christina Applegate.

Director: John Francis Daley and Jonathan M. Goldstein.

BenderSpink/David Dobkin Productions/New Line Cinema. (15)

Comedy

2stars - Fair/ passes the time

 

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The Gift (2015)

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Film review, by Claire Durrant, of the suspense thriller starring Jason Bateman and Joel Edgerton, who also makes his directing debut.

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Director: Joel Edgerton. Blue-Tongue Films, Blumhouse Productions (15)

Thriller/Suspense/Film Noir

4stars-Very good lots to enjoy 1

 

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New movies out in the UK…from Friday 21 August 2015

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A list of the new film’s being released in cinemas across the UK from Friday 14 August 2015, including links to official websites. 

For where to see the films use the Find Any Film website.

A Dozen SummersA Dozen Summers poster

British comedy drama about growing up in the 21st century. Twins Maisie and Daisy McCormack inadvertently hijack a more traditional children’s film and take an audience on a tour of their increasingly complicated journey towards adolescence. On a limited run of screenings only, check out Find Any Film (link above) for where.

Official website with trailer.

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The Second Mother (2015) and Maysa Moncao’s musings on her homeland of Brazil

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Our reviewer in…Maysa Moncao looks into the history and culture of her home country of Brazil, following her viewing of The Second Mother.

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I am Brazilian and I don’t understand my own country.

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A Pigeon Sat On a Branch Reflecting On Existence (2014)

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Film review of the 2014 Swedish comedy drama about two hapless travelling salesmen who unwittingly embark on a tour of the human condition as they peddle their goods. Directed by Roy Andersson. 

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Comedy

4stars-Very good lots to enjoy 1

 

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The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (2015)

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Film review of the remake of the 1960’s TV spy series, directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer.

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3stars-Good-worth-watching1

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