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WELCOME! 2017’s here and it may be cold outside, but the cinema’s hot! Animation fans will be eager for Will Arnett’s caped crusader in The Lego Batman Movie, and the latest offering from the creators of Despicable Me, Sing. For winter frights, M. Night Shyamalan delivers Split, starring James McAvoy as a twisted kidnapper with 24 personalities, and Samara returns in Rings, starring Johnny Galecki and Aimee Teegarden. Drama-lovers, check out the Pharrell Williams-produced Hidden Figures, the true story of three African-American female mathematicians who aided NASA in the space race, and Hacksaw Ridge, the Mel Gibsondirected tale of the first American soldier to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot. And Scorsese fans can’t miss the acclaimed director’s passion ING project, Silence, adapted from WIN S IES! Shûsaku Endô’s novel. GOODGE 26 A Happy New Year! SEE P D OUT Craig May Editor

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7 WHAT’S ON The unmissable new releases hitting the big screen in January and February.

16 FIFTY SHADES DARKER While Christian Grey battles the demons of his past, Anastasia Steele must confront the anger and scorn of the women who came before her. Will love survive?

18 LA LA LAND The wounds of the “worst year ever” remain fresh and painful to many of us. Thankfully, Hollywood has the answer in the form of a Golden-Age-inspired happy distraction designed to lift your spirits.

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19 XXX: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE As the star of the Fast & Furious and Riddick franchises, Vin Diesel stands tall as this century’s action king. After 15 years, he returns to claim his xXx moniker as well.

21 COMING SOON We look at all the forthcoming films to get excited about in March and April.

21 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

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ALL THE LATEST FROM PICTUREDROME CINEMAS PLAZA Blackwood Film lovers have flocked to the Maxime Cinema since it reopened its doors in 2014.

PICTUREDROME Bognor Regis A third screen means more choice for cinema goers in this historic building. The latest addition to the venue has 32 seats and a 3.5m x 2m screen to get audiences closer to the action. It has a digital projector and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound in keeping with the two bigger screens. Call 01243 823138 or visit www.picturedromebognor.com for further information and bookings.

Located in the heart of the High Street, the five screen venue has proved to be a popular choice for those who want to see the best big screen blockbusters in their town centre for a value price. The Maxime has five

screens on two floors with capacities from 235 to 72 seats. Three of the screens can show 3D films. Call 01495 225750 or visit www.blackwoodcinema.co.uk for further information and bookings.

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Film-goers have certainly been enjoying the results of the ÂŁ130,000 refurbishment of the Century. New seating and toilets and a revamped kiosk were among the improvements which helps provide the big screen lovers with the latest comforts at the usual good value admission prices. Call 01255 689708 or visit www.centurycinema.co.uk for further information and bookings.

PLAZA Dorchester Customers can relax in new leather seats when they visit the town centre cinema. The seating and the entrance area have been revamped thanks to a ÂŁ250,000 investment to ensure the Plaza continues as a top quality attraction. The latest improvements complement the four screens, two of which can show 3D films, varying from 177 seats to 68. Call 01305 262488 or visit www.plazadorchester.com for further information and bookings.

Opened in 1910 as a Town Hall, it was re-opened in 1932 as the Carlton Cinema. This Grade II Listed building features 3 screens and air-conditioning throughout. Screen 1 has 297 seats, with 25 luxury lounge seats. Screen 2 has 54 seats and Screen 3 has 32 seats. Call 01843 832019 or visit www.westgatecinema.co.uk for further information and bookings.

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good morning subjects, as you know the assassin’s creed franchise is leaping onto the big screen but before you experience the incredible adventure test your knowledge of the movie, the video game, and the wider creed mythology. 1. Assassin’s Creed tells the story of Callum Lynch, which actor takes this lead role?

5. Assassin’s Creed is based on a video game created by which developer?

8. The Assassins have been locked in a war for millennia with which rival order?

2. Starring alongside him is an Oscar-winning French actress, who is she?

6. Which company develops the revolutionary technology that allow users to walk in their ancestors’ shoes?

9. The film features one of the highest free falls performed by a stuntman in almost 35 years but what iconic game mechanic are they replicating?

3. And who is directing them? 4. The three previous answers worked together on which recent film that tells the story of a tormented King and his distressed Lady?

7. What is the name of the device that unlocks these genetic memories?

10. What are the three tenants of the Assassin’s Creed?

Answers... 1. Michael Fassbender 2. Marion Cotillard 3. Justin Kurzel 4. Macbeth 5. Ubisoft 6. Abstergo 7. Animus 8. The Templars 9. The Leap Of Faith 10. 1. Stay your blade from the flesh of an innocent. 2. Do not draw attention before you strike. 3. Never compromise the brotherhood.

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AUDITIONS BEGIN 2017

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RELEASE DATE 27 JANUARY / Directors Garth Jennings, Christophe Lourdelet / Starring Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane / Genre Animation, Family, Musical

SILENCE In a world like ours but entirely inhabited by animals, dapper koala Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey) launches the world’s greatest singing competition in hopes of restoring his once-grand theatre to its former glory. Five lead contests emerge: a mouse (Seth MacFarlane) who croons as smoothly as he cons, a timid teenage elephant (Tori Kelly) with an enormous case of stage fright, an overtaxed mother (Reese Witherspoon) run ragged tending a litter of 25 piglets, a young gangster gorilla (Taron Egerton) looking to break free of his family’s felonies, and a punk-rock porcupine (Scarlett Johansson) struggling to shed her arrogant boyfriend and go solo. Each animal arrives under Buster’s marquee believing that this is their shot to change the course of their life in a musical comedy about finding the shining star that lives inside all of us.

Film Shorts SILENCE

LOGAN (3D)

RELEASE DATE 1 JANUARY Martin Scorsese’s Silence tells the story of two Christian missionaries (Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver) who face the ultimate test of faith when they travel to Japan in search of their missing mentor (Liam Neeson) - at a time when Christianity was outlawed and their presence forbidden. The celebrated director’s 28-year journey to bring Shusaku Endo’s 1966 acclaimed novel to life will be in cinemas on New Year’s Day.

RELEASE DATE 3 MARCH Set in the future, Logan and Professor Charles Xavier must cope with the loss of the X-Men when a corporation led by Nathaniel Essex is destroying the world leaving it to destruction, with Logan’s healing abilities slowly fading away and Xavier’s Alzheimer’s forcing him to forget. Logan must defeat Nathaniel Essex with the help of a young girl named Laura Kinney, a female clone of Wolverine.

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THE AMERICAN DREAM HAS A PRICE

LIVE BY NIGHT RELEASE DATE 13 JANUARY / Director Ben Affleck / Starring Ben Affleck, Zoe Saldana, Elle Fanning / Genre Crime, Drama

In the roaring ‘20s, when Prohibition hasn’t stopped the flow of booze in an underground network of gangster-run speakeasies, the opportunity to gain power and money is there for any man with enough ambition and nerve. Joe Coughlin, the son of the Boston Police Superintendent, long ago turned his back on his strict upbringing for the spoils of being an outlaw. But even among criminals, there are rules, and Joe breaks a big one: crossing a powerful mob boss by stealing his money and his moll. The fiery affair ends in tragedy, setting Joe on a path of revenge, ambition, romance, and betrayal that propels him out of Boston and up the ladder of Tampa’s steamy rum-running underworld. And while revenge may taste sweeter than the molasses that infuse every drop of illegal rum he runs, Joe will learn that it comes at a price.

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THE FOUNDER

Film Shorts THE FOUNDER RELEASE DATE 17 FEBRUARY The true story of how Ray Kroc (Michael Keaton), a salesman from Illinois manoeuvred himself into a position to turn Mac and Dick McDonald’s burger operation into a global franchise and billion-dollar empire.

RINGS RELEASE DATE 3 FEBRUARY A young woman becomes worried about her boyfriend when he explores a dark subculture surrounding a mysterious videotape said

to kill the watcher seven days after viewing it. She sacrifices herself and in doing so makes a horrifying discovery: there is a “movie within the movie” that no one has ever seen before.

MISS SLOANE RELEASE DATE 24 FEBRUARY In the high-stakes world of political power-brokers, Elizabeth Sloane (Jessica Chastain) takes on the most powerful opponent of her illustrious career only to find that winning may come at too high a price.

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RELEASE DATE 1 JANUARY / Director Justin Kurzel / Starring Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons / Genre Action, Adventure, Sc-Fi

RELEASE DATE 10 FEBRUARY / Director James Foley / Starring Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Kim Basinger / Genre Drama, Romance

Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organisation in the present day.

When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Ana Steele back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian’s past start to circle the couple, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together.

LA LA LAND RELEASE DATE 13 JANUARY / Director Damien Chazelle / Starring Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, J.K. Simmons / Genre Musical, Romance

Written and directed by Damien Chazelle, La La Land tells the story of Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a dedicated jazz musician, who are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. Set in modern day Los Angeles, this original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams.

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THE BOYS ARE BACK

THE DARK KNIGHT ASSEMBLES

T2 Trainspotting

The Lego Batman Movie

RELEASE DATE 27 JANUARY / Director Danny Boyle / Starring Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle / Genre Drama

RELEASE DATE 10 FEBRUARY / Director Chris McKay / Starring Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Zach Galifianakis / Genre Animation, Action, Comedy

First there was an opportunity. Then there was a betrayal. Twenty years have gone by. Much has changed but just as much remains the same. Mark Renton (Ewan McGregor) returns to the only place he can ever call home. They are waiting for him: Spud (Ewen Bremner), Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller), and Begbie (Robert Carlyle). Other old friends are waiting too: sorrow, loss, joy, vengeance, hatred, friendship, love, longing, fear, regret, diamorphine, self-destruction, and mortal danger; they are all lined up to welcome him.

In the irreverent spirit of fun that made The Lego Movie a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble, Lego Batman, stars in his own big-screen adventure. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others, and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up. Because there’s not just Gotham’s criminals to deal with, but a young orphan who he’s taken under his wing. January / February 2017 9

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THE SEARCH BEGINS

LION RELEASE DATE 20 JANUARY / Director Garth Davis / Starring Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, Nicole Kidman / Genre Drama

Five-year-old Saroo gets lost on a train travelling away from his home and family. Frightened and bewildered, he ends up thousands of miles away, in chaotic Kolkata. Somehow he survives living on the streets, escaping all sorts of terrors and close calls in the process, before ending up in an orphanage that is not exactly a safe haven. Eventually, Saroo is adopted by an Australian couple and finds love and security as he grows up in Hobart. Not wanting to hurt his adoptive parents’ feelings, he suppresses his past, his emotional need for reunification, and his hope of ever finding his lost mother and brother. But a chance meeting with some fellow Indians reawakens his buried yearning. With just a small store of memories and the help of a new technology called Google Earth, Saroo embarks on one of the greatest needle-in-ahaystack quests of modern times.

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FENCES

Film Shorts FENCES RELEASE DATE 17 FEBRUARY Denzel Washington directs and stars alongside Viola Davis in the adaptation of the multi-award-winning play that chronicles the traumas, dramas, and complexities of an African-American family in 1950s Pittsburgh.

DENIAL RELEASE DATE 27 JANUARY Denial recounts Deborah E. Lipstadt’s (Rachel Weisz) legal battle for historical truth against David Irving (Timothy Spall), who accused her of libel when she declared

him a Holocaust denier. With the burden of proof on the defendant, it was up to Lipstadt and her legal team, led by Richard Rampton (Tom Wilkinson), to prove the essential truth that the Holocaust occurred.

RULES DON’T APPLY RELEASE DATE 27 JANUARY An aspiring young actress (Lily Collins) and her handsome driver (Alden Ehrenreich) struggle hopefully with the eccentricities of their employer; the unpredictable billionaire Howard Hughes (Warren Beatty).

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John Wick: Chapter 2 RELEASE DATE 17 FEBRUARY / Director Chad Stahelski / Starring Keanu Reeves, Ruby Rose, Laurence Fishburne / Genre Action, Crime, Thriller

In this next chapter following the 2014 hit, legendary hitman John Wick is forced back out of retirement by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins’ guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome where he squares off against some of the world’s deadliest killers.

Patriots Day RELEASE DATE 24 FEBRUARY / Director Peter Berg / Starring Mark Wahlberg, J.K. Simmons, John Goodman / Genre Drama, History, Thriller

An account of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and the everyday heroes who inspired the world in the extraordinary hours that followed. In the aftermath of an unspeakable act of terror, Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders joins courageous survivors, first responders, and investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the bombers before they strike again.

BILLY LYNN’S LONG HALFTIME WALK RELEASE DATE 10 FEBRUARY / Director Ang Lee / Starring Joe Alwyn, Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Stewart / Genre Drama, War

Told from the point of view of 19-year-old private Billy Lynn who, along with his fellow soldiers in Bravo Squad, becomes a hero after a harrowing Iraq battle and is brought home temporarily for a victory tour. Through flashbacks, culminating at the spectacular halftime show of the Thanksgiving Day football game, the film reveals what really happened to the squad.

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A DIFFERENT KIND OF SOLDIER

MEDAL OF HONOUR

xXx: Return Of Xander Cage

Hacksaw Ridge

RELEASE DATE 19 JANUARY / Director D.J. Caruso / Starring Vin Diesel, Nana Dobrev, Samuel L. Jackson / Genre Action, Adventure, Thriller

The third chapter finds government operative Xander Cage coming out of self-imposed exile and on a collision course with deadly alpha warrior Xiang and his team in a race to recover an unstoppable weapon known as Pandora’s Box. Recruiting an all-new group of thrill-seeking cohorts, Xander finds himself enmeshed in a deadly conspiracy that points to collusion at the highest levels of world governments.

RELEASE DATE 27 JANUARY / Director Mel Gibson / Starring Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey / Genre Drama, History, War

The extraordinary true story of Desmond Doss who, in Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of WWII, saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun. He was the only American soldier in WWII to fight on the front lines without a weapon, as he believed that while the war was justified, killing was nevertheless wrong. As an army medic, he single-handedly evacuated the wounded from behind enemy lines, braved fire while tending to soldiers, was wounded by a grenade, and hit by snipers. January / February 2017 11

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IT WAS NEVER ABOUT THE MONEY

GOLD RELEASE DATE 3 FEBRUARY / Director Stephen Gaghan / Starring Matthew McConaughey, Bryce Dallas Howard, Edgar Ramirez / Genre: Adventure, Drama, Thriller

Kenny Wells (Matthew McConaughey) is so desperate for his lucky break that he would pawn his wife’s jewellery to finance his pursuit of the American dream; to discover gold. He teams up with ambitious geologist Michael Acosta (Edgar Ramirez) to help find the vast deposits of gold that he’s sure are hidden deep in the uncharted jungles of Indonesia. After many unsuccessful weeks, they eventually strike gold. A lot of gold. But getting the gold is only half of the story. Inspired by true events, Gold chronicles an epic tale through the most powerful boardrooms of Wall Street as Wells and Acosta’s newfound wealth draws the unwanted attention of the FBI, tax officials, bandits, and even the Indonesian government - all laying a claim to the near $30 billion dollar fortune.

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A MONSTER CALLS

Film Shorts A MONSTER CALLS

LOVING

RELEASE DATE 1 JANUARY A visually spectacular drama from director Juan Antonio Bayona, based on the children’s fantasy novel. 12-year-old Conor (Lewis MacDougall) attempts to deal with his mother’s (Felicity Jones) illness and the bullying of his classmates by escaping into a fantastical world of monsters and fairy tales that explore courage, loss, and faith. Also featuring Liam Neeson who will star in performance-capture and voiceover as the nocturnally visiting monster of the title, and Sigourney Weaver as the maternal grandmother.

RELEASE DATE 3 FEBRUARY Loving celebrates the reallife courage and commitment of an interracial couple, Richard and Mildred Loving, who married and then spent the next nine years fighting for the right to live as a family in their hometown.

20TH CENTURY WOMEN RELEASE DATE 10 FEBRUARY Three women, each from a different era of the 20th century, come together to help teach a teenage boy about life and love, sex and freedom, men and women.

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The Space Between Us RELEASE DATE 10 FEBRUARY / Director Peter Chelsom / Starring Asa Butterfield, Britt Robertson, Gary Oldman / Genre Adventure, Sci-Fi

The first human born on Mars travels to Earth for the first time, experiencing the wonders of the planet through fresh eyes. But his organs can’t withstand Earth’s atmosphere so he must embark on a race against time with a street smart girl to unravel the mysteries of how he came to be and where he belongs in the universe.

Who’s Your Daddy? RELEASE DATE 3 FEBRUARY / Director Lawrence Sher / Starring Ed Helms, Owen Wilson, Glenn Close / Genre Comedy

Two brothers, who were raised to believe their father had died when they were young, discover their mother had lied so set out to find their real father and wind up learning more about their mother than they ever wanted to know. J.K. Simmons, Ving Rhames, and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback-turnedactor Terry Bradshaw lead the line of potential father figures.

MANCHESTER BY THE SEA RELEASE DATE 13 JANUARY / Director Kenneth Lonergan / Starring Casey Affleck, Kyle Chandler, Michelle Williams / Genre Drama

Lee Chandler is a loner whose spare existence is suddenly ruptured when the death of his brother forces him to return to the hometown he abandoned years before. Rocked by contact with his ex-wife and the revelation that he’s been named guardian to his 16-year-old nephew, Lee must face up to painful memories and new-found levels of responsibility as he reconnects with his family.

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THE QUEEN OF THE CASTLE

Hidden Figures

Jackie

RELEASE DATE 17 FEBRUARY / Director Theodore Melfi / Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Kevin Costner / Genre Drama

RELEASE DATE 20 JANUARY / Director Pablo Larraín / Starring Natalie Portman, John Hurt, Peter Sarsgaard / Genre Biography, Drama

The incredible untold story of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn, and Mary Jackson, the brilliant African-American women working at NASA who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history. The successful launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit was a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanised the world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

Jackie is a searing and intimate portrait of one of the most important and tragic moments in American history, seen through the eyes of the iconic First Lady, then Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. Jackie places us in her world during the days immediately following her husband’s assassination. Known for her extraordinary dignity and poise, here we see a psychological portrait of the First Lady as she struggles to maintain her husband’s legacy and the world of “Camelot” that they created and loved so well. January / February 2017 13

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Underworld: Blood Wars

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

RELEASE DATE 13 JANUARY / Director Anna Foerster / Starring Kate Beckinsale, Theo James, Charles Dance / Genre Action, Horror

RELEASE DATE 3 FEBRUARY / Director Paul W.S. Anderson / Starring Milla Jovovich, Ruby Rose, Ali Larter / Genre Action, Horror, Sci-Fi

The next instalment in the blockbuster franchise follows Vampire death dealer Selene as she fends off brutal attacks from both the Lycan clan and the Vampire faction that betrayed her. With David and his father Thomas as her only allies, she must stop the eternal war between Lycans and Vampires, even if it means she has to make the ultimate sacrifice.

After the events in Resident Evil: Retribution, Alice is the only survivor of what was meant to be humanity’s final stand against the undead. Now, she must return to where the nightmare began - The Hive in Raccoon City, where the Umbrella Corporation is gathering its forces for a final strike against the only remaining survivors of the apocalypse.

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THE GREAT WALL RELEASE DATE 17 FEBRUARY / Director Yimou Zhang Starring Matt Damon, Jing Tian, Pedro Pascal Genre Action, Adventure, Fantasy

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behind Hero and House Of Flying Daggers, Yimou Zhang, makes his English-language debut with The Great Wall. Starring global superstar Matt Damon, the largest film ever shot entirely in China tells the story of an elite force making a valiant stand for humanity on the world’s most iconic structure.

THE EVIL OF MAN

HE’S BAD PEOPLE

The Bye Bye Man

Split

RELEASE DATE 13 JANUARY / Director Stacy Title / Starring Douglas Smith, Lucien Laviscount, Doug Jones / Genre Horror, Thriller

RELEASE DATE 20 JANUARY / Director M. Night Shyamalan / Starring James McAvoy, Haley Lu Richardson, Anya Taylor-Joy / Genre Horror, Thriller

From the producer of The Strangers and Oculus comes The Bye Bye Man, a chilling horror-thriller that exposes the evil behind the most unspeakable acts committed by man. When three college friends stumble upon the horrific origins of the Bye Bye Man, they discover that there is only one way to avoid his curse: don’t think it, don’t say it. But once the Bye Bye Man gets inside your head, he takes control. Is there a way to survive his possession?

M. Night Shyamalan and producer Jason Blum return with an all-new terrifying collaboration: Split. James McAvoy stars as Kevin, a sufferer of multiple personality disorder who has evidenced 23 personalities to his trusted psychiatrist. But there remains one still submerged who is set to materialise and dominate the others. Compelled to abduct three teenage girls, Kevin reaches a war for survival among all of those contained within him - as well as everyone around him - as the walls between his compartments shatter apart.

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BACK IN BLACK

Bruce is back on high alert as the Joker unleashes a Gotham crime wave. Luckily there’s a new addition to the Wayne family to join the fight. WORDS BRODY ROSSITER RELEASE DATE 10 FEBRUARY / Director Chris McKay / Starring Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Zach Galifianakis / Genre Animation, Action, Comedy

ow that Ben Affleck has donned the Dark Knight’s cape in DC Comics’ cinematic universe, audiences are once again confronted with a muscular and tortured Batman who pulls no punches. With the upcoming Justice League movie already appearing to re-establish director Zack Snyder’s signature moody visuals and penchant for bombastic action, a more easygoing – and dare we say, comedic – adventure will be welcomed by cinemagoers in need of comic book breather.

THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE

Luckily the Batman we know and love from 2014’s The Lego Movie has returned, although everything is certainly not awesome. After accidentally adopting a young orphan, Lego Batman is forced to venture out of the shadows and ditch his lone vigilante shtick. However, starting a family isn’t easy when your archenemy is threatening to plunge your city into chaos. With the Joker running rampant through Gotham, Lego Batman must unite old friends and new family to take back the streets. Charming, irreverent, and filled with enough cheeky Batman references to fill a bright yellow utility belt, The Lego Batman Movie will prove that you should always be yourself . . . unless of course, you can be Batman.

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FEATURE

UNDER THE COWL WILL ARNETT LEGO BATMAN Comedian Will Arnett slips back into the Batsuit and other ravishing outfits to provide the gruff tones of the funniest Batman since Val Kilmer.

ZACH GALIFIANAKIS THE JOKER Despite finding fame as The Hangover’s loveable Alan, Galifianakis swaps the shades for a bright purple suit. Stepping into the Joker’s shoes is never easy, especially when they’re made of Lego.

MICHAEL CERA DICK GRAYSON Newly adopted by Batman, Grayson may be the secret weapon in Batman’s epic showdown with Gotham’s criminals. Can Cera unleash some vocal acrobatics?

ROSARIO DAWSON BARBARA GORDON Fresh from Netflix’s Daredevil, Dawson is back beside our beloved superhero, this time with a secret identity that could prove crucial in the fight.

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FEATURE

THE DARKEST SHADE OF GREY While Christian Grey battles the demons of his past, Anastasia Steele must confront the anger and scorn of the women who came before her. Will love survive? RELEASE DATE 10 FEBRUARY / Director James Foley / Starring Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Kim Basinger / Genre Drama, Romance

amie Dornan and Dakota Johnson return as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades Darker, the second chapter based on the worldwide bestselling Fifty Shades phenomenon. Expanding upon events set in motion in 2015’s blockbuster film that grossed more than $560 million globally, the new instalment arrives for Valentine’s Day and invites you to slip into something a shade darker. When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Ana Steel

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back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian’s past start to circle the couple, determined to destroy their hopes of a future together. Also returning from Fifty Shades Of Grey are Marcia Gay Harden, Jennifer Ehle, Luke Grimes, Rita Ora, Vitor Rasuk, Eloise Mumford, and Max Martini, who are joined for the first time by Kim Basinger, Hugh Dancy, Bella Heathcote, and Eric Johnson. Fifty Shades of Grey is directed by James Foley and once again produced by Michael De Luca, Dana Brunetti, and Marcus Viscidi, alongside E. L. James, the creator of the culturespanning blockbuster series.

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FEATURE The wounds of the “worst year ever” remain fresh and painful to many of us. Thankfully, Hollywood has the answer in the form of a Golden-Age-inspired happy distraction designed to lift your spirits. WORDS LEE CURTIS

MUSIC TO OUR EARS RELEASE DATE 13 JANUARY / Director Damien Chazelle / Starring Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, J.K. Simmons / Genre Musical, Romance

uring the Great Depression, audiences escaped from the nightmares of reality by entering the fantasylands that movies provide. As the world wakes up on the morning after the night – or in this case, year – before, Hollywood’s ready to save us again with a timely love letter to the musicals that made its Golden Age sparkle. So think of a wonderful thought – we’re off to La La Land. After exploding onto the scene with Whiplash, director Damien Chazelle increases the tempo with an all-singing, all-dancing musical romantic comedy that tells the bittersweet story of two star-crossed lovers. In their third onscreen pairing following Crazy, Stupid, Love and Gangster Squad, modern cinema’s

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old Hollywood couple, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, go cheek-to-cheek as a struggling jazz musician and equally down-on-her-luck actress who try to achieve their respective dreams without breaking apart. With original songs beautifully performed by its stars; a sublime orchestral score, recorded on the hallowed soundstage that served the MGM classics; and a visually-striking vision of Los Angeles, this wistful musical will likely find itself counted among the Hollywood greats it so fondly evokes.

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THE GOOD, THE EXTREME, AND THE COMPLETELY INSANE As the star of the Fast & Furious and Riddick franchises, Vin Diesel stands tall as this century’s action king. After 15 years, he returns to claim his xXx moniker as well. WORDS CHRIS WASEY

ACTION MAN PITCH BLACK (2000): A fugitive with eyes that can see in the dark, he is hunted across the galaxy by bounty hunters, but when bloodthirsty creatures rise, he becomes their only hope.

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THE FAST & FURIOUS (2001): Illegal street racing king Toretto befriends an undercover cop. Vin’s work is credited as part of the reason for the franchise’s longevity.

FAST FIVE (2011): The franchise’s relaunch. Street racing takes a backseat, giving way to ballsto-the-wall action. His fight with The Rock is a career highlight.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2014): We never see Vin, not once, and he only says three words, but as Groot, he is still one of the most beloved heroes in the Marvel roster.

RELEASE DATE 19 JANUARY / Director D.J. Caruso / Starring Vin Diesel, Nana Dobrev, Samuel L. Jackson / Genre Action, Adventure, Thriller

ot content with leading one cinematic behemoth, Vin Diesel’s on a quest to reclaim his crown as the modern action hero, and with a trailer that racked up 100 million views faster than any other film in Paramount’s history, xXx: Return of Xander Cage looks set to do it. Extreme sports athlete turned government spy, Xander Cage was left for dead after an operation went bad. After a decade in the wilderness, a new threat has arisen that conventional

XXX: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE agents have no hope of stopping – and Cage is brought back into the fold. Refusing a military support team (a.k.a. jettisoning them at 10,000 feet), Xander is supported by Augustus Gibbons (Samuel L Jackson), leader of the xXx project, and sniper Adele Wolff (Ruby Rose). Compared to this team, James Bond is for the granddads. Cage’s task is stopping a conspiracy inside the heart of international governments, led by the powerful Xiang (martial arts legend Donnie Yen) and supported by mysterious henchman Talon (Tony Jaa). Xander Cage only trusts three kinds of people: the good, the extreme, and the completely insane. After 15 years away from the franchise, expect Vin Diesel to bring all three in abundance. January / February 2017 19

FEATURE After delays caused by two decades of planning and three years of production, legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese finally unveils his passion project based on Shûsaku Endô’s novel, Silence.

The best Martin Scorsese films from the past 20 years:

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VOYAGE OF THE DAMNED RELEASE DATE 1 JANUARY / Director Martin Scorsese / Starring Adam Driver, Andrew Garfield, Liam Neeson / Genre Drama, History

ver an illustrious 58-year career, Martin Scorsese has used faith-based films as a periodic escape from the dark, violent world of gangsters where he’s made himself at home. After The Last Temptation Of Christ and Kundun, Silence becomes the third film in the great director’s religious repertoire. The story follows two Jesuit priests on a journey to Japan to rescue their mentor who has been captured, tortured, and forced to abandon his faith. 20 January / February 2017

Scorsese’s dreams of bringing Shûsaku Endô’s novel to the big screen date back to the 1990s, but in the ten years since he announced his intent to direct an adaptation, any attempt to get production underway collapsed, putting his passion project on hold. Now, his twenty-year wait is finally over. One of the few blessings resulting from such a delay is the allowance of time for Scorsese to get a proper handle on the material and assemble a tantalising cast that includes Liam Neeson, Andrew Garfield, and Adam Driver. The Wolf Of Wall Street proved that the 74-year-old director is still at the top of his game, and as awards season heats up, everything points to Silence being golden.

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RELEASE DATE 17 MARCH / Director Bill Condon / Starring Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans / Genre Family, Musical, Romance

The beloved characters and unforgettable songs from the tale as old as time are refashioned for a contemporary, live-action retelling of Disney’s animated classic. Beauty And The Beast is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful, and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a Beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realise the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within. The film stars Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as the Beast, Luke Evans as Gaston, Kevin Kline as Maurice, Josh Gad as Lefou, Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza, Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, Audra McDonald as Madame Garderobe, Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, and Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts.

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The Boss Baby RELEASE DATE 7 APRIL / Director Tom McGrath / Starring Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Lisa Kudrow / Genre Animation, Comedy, Family

A hilariously universal story about how a new baby’s arrival impacts a

family, told from the point of view of a delightfully unreliable narrator, a wildly imaginative 7-yearold named Tim. With a sly, heart-filled message about the importance of family, DreamWorks Animation’s The Boss Baby is an authentic and broadly appealing original comedy for all ages. January / February 2017 21

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KONG: SKULL ISLAND

Kong: Skull Island RELEASE DATE 10 MARCH / Director Jordan VogtRoberts / Starring Brie Larson, Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson / Genre Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

The origin of the mythic Kong is reimagined in a compelling, original adventure from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures where a diverse team of explorers is brought together to venture deep into an uncharted island in the Pacific, that’s as beautiful as it is treacherous, unaware that they’re crossing into the domain of the mythic Kong.

Table 19 RELEASE DATE 3 MARCH / Director Jeffrey Blitz / Starring Anna Kendrick, Lisa Kudrow, Stephen Merchant / Genre Comedy

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decides to attend her oldest friend’s wedding anyway. She finds herself seated at the random table in the back of the ballroom with a disparate group of strangers. As everyone’s secrets are revealed, Eloise learns a thing or two from the denizens of Table 19.

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Fast & Furious 8 RELEASE DATE 14 APRIL / Director F. Gary Gray / Starring Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Charlize Theron / Genre Action, Crime, Thriller

From the shores of Cuba

and the streets of New York City to the icy plains off the arctic Barents Sea, our elite force will crisscross the globe to stop an anarchist from unleashing chaos on the world’s stage, and to bring home the man who made them a family.

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RELEASE DATE 28 APRIL / Director James Gunn / Starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Kurt Russell / Genre Action, Sci-Fi

Set to the all-new sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos and fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favourite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes’ aid as the MCU continues to expand.

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RELEASE DATE 31 MARCH / Director Rupert Sanders / Starring Scarlett Johansson, Takeshi Kitano, Michael Pitt / Genre Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

» Based on the internationally-acclaimed Japanese

anime property, Ghost In The Shell follows Major (Scarlett Johansson), a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9 devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists.

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Power Rangers RELEASE DATE 24 MARCH / Director Dean Israelite / Starring Dacre Montgomery, Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Banks / Genre Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Five ordinary teens must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove, and the world, is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so, they will have to overcome their real-life issues and band together as the Power Rangers.

King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword RELEASE DATE 24 MARCH / Director Guy Ritchie / Starring Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Eric Bana / Genre Action, Adventure, Fantasy

When his father is murdered and his uncle seizes the crown, Arthur finds he’s been robbed of his birthright and has no idea who he truly is. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy - whether he likes it or not.

A Cure For Wellness RELEASE DATE 24 MARCH / Director Gore Verbinski / Starring Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth / Genre Mystery, Thriller

A young executive is sent to retrieve his company’s CEO from an idyllic but mysterious “wellness centre”. He soon suspects that the spa’s miraculous treatments are not what they seem. When he begins to unravel its terrifying secrets, his sanity is tested, as he finds himself diagnosed with the same curious illness that keeps all the guests here longing for the cure.

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Free Fire RELEASE DATE 31 MARCH / Director Ben Wheatley / Starring Cillian Murphy, Brie Larson, Armie Hammer / Genre Action, Crime, Drama

Bold, breathless, and wickedly fun, Free Fire is an electrifying comedy thriller

about an arms deal that goes spectacularly wrong. Acclaimed filmmaker Ben Wheatley propels the audience head-on into quite possibly the most epic shootout ever seen on film as he crafts a spectacular parody, and biting critique, of the insanity of gun violence.

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SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE

Film Shorts SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE RELEASE DATE 31 MARCH In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her best friends Brainy, Clumsy, and Hefty on an exciting and thrilling race through the Forbidden Forest filled with magical creatures to find a mysterious lost village before the evil wizard Gargamel does. Embarking on a rollercoaster journey full of action and danger,

the Smurfs are on a course that leads to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history!

A DOG’S PURPOSE RELEASE DATE 21 APRIL Based on the beloved bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love.

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Fist Fight RELEASE DATE 3 MARCH / Director Richie Keen / Starring Charlie Day, Ice Cube, Tracy Morgan / Genre Comedy

On the last day of term, a mild-mannered English teacher is trying his best to keep it together amidst senior pranks, a dysfunctional administration, and budget cuts that put jobs on the line. But things go from bad to worse when he accidentally crosses his much tougher and deeply feared colleague who challenges him to an oldfashioned throw down after school.

Trespass Against Us RELEASE DATE 3 MARCH / Director Adam Smith / Starring Michel Fassbender, Brendan Gleeson, Lyndsey Marshal / Genre Action, Crime, Thriller

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Chad Cutler is the heir apparent to his bruising criminal father and has been groomed to spend his life hunting, thieving, and tormenting the police. But with his own son coming of age, Chad soon finds himself locked in a battle with his father for the future of his young family.

Going In Style RELEASE DATE 7 APRIL / Director Zach Braff / Starring Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Christopher Lloyd / Genre Comedy, Crime

Three lifelong buddies decide to buck retirement and step off the straightand-narrow for the first time in their lives when their pension fund becomes a corporate casualty. Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, the three risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.

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Film Shorts THE SENSE OF AN ENDING RELEASE DATE 24 MARCH Tony Webster (Jim Broadbent) leads a reclusive and quiet existence until longburied secrets from his past force him to face the flawed recollections of his younger self, the truth about his first love (Charlotte Rampling), and the devastating consequences of decisions made a lifetime ago.

WONDER RELEASE DATE 7 APRIL Born with facial differences that have prevented him from going to a mainstream school,

August Pullman becomes the unlikeliest of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, new classmates, and larger community struggle to discover their compassion and acceptance, Auggie’s extraordinary journey unites them proving you can’t just blend in when you were born to stand out.

THEIR FINEST RELEASE DATE 21 APRIL A British film crew attempts to boost morale during World War II by making a propaganda film during the Blitz.

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ONSCREEN ON INDIE We take a look at the best independent, documentary, and world cinema hitting the screens in January/February Irreplaceable RELEASE DATE 13 JANUARY / Director Thomas Lilti / Starring François Cluzet, Marianne Denicourt, Christophe Odent / Genre Comedy, Drama / Country France

For the past thirty years, Dr Jean-Pierre Werner has been working as a general practitioner in the countryside, far away from any other medical facility. When he finds out that he suffers from a serious illness, Werner is left with no choice but to find a replacement, although he considers himself irreplaceable.

Toni Erdmann RELEASE DATE 3 FEBRUARY / Director Maren Ade / Starring Peter Simonischek, Sandra Hüller, Michael Wittenborn / Genre Comedy, Drama / Country Germany

Lifelong practical joker Winfried loves annoying his

daughter but trumps any of his corny pranks when he disguises himself with a tacky suit, weird wig, and even weirder fake teeth to invade her professional life as his boisterous alter ego, Toni Erdmann. In all the madness his daughter begins to understand that her eccentric father might deserve a place in her life after all

at empathy are sabotaged by people’s incapacity to listen and love.

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Best RELEASE DATE 24 FEBRUARY / Director Daniel Gordon / Starring George Best / Genre Documentary Country United Kingdom

RELEASE DATE 24 FEBRUARY / Director Xavier Dolan / Starring Vincent Cassel, Marion Cotillard, Gaspard Ulliel / Genre Drama / Countries France, Canada

After 12 years of absence, a writer goes back to his hometown, planning on announcing his upcoming death to his family. As resentment soon rewrites the course of the afternoon, fits and feuds unfold, fuelled by loneliness and doubt, while all attempts

Moonlight

and rare archive material, dramatic re-enactment, and contributions from sports journalists, biographers, and those who knew him best, Daniel Gordon’s latest sports documentary will recount how a gifted, polite, and reserved young prodigy from Northern Ireland rose from the streets of Belfast to become a sporting icon.

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RELEASE DATE 24 FEBRUARY / Director Barry Jenkins / Starring Mahershala Ali, Janelle Monáe, Naomie Harris Genre / Drama / Country USA

» Broken up into three chapters of a young black man’s life

over 10 years, Moonlight follows the story of Chiron from his early childhood in his depressed Miami neighbourhood to his adulthood in Atlanta as he navigates the dangers of drugs and violence in the 1980s, in addition to his burgeoning homosexuality and love for his best friend.

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The Tempest Royal Shakespeare Company Wednesday 11th January at 7pm 134

Amadeus National Theatre Thursday 2nd February at 7pm 1345

Saint Joan National Theatre Thursday 2nd March at 7.00pm 1345

Il Trovatore Royal Opera House Tuesday 31st January at 7.15pm 1345

Woolf Works Royal Opera House Wednesday 8th February at 7.15pm 1345

Hedda Gabler National Theatre Thursday 23rd March at 7.00pm 1345

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The Sleeping Beauty Royal Opera House Tuesday 28th February at 7.00pm 1345

Madama Butterfly Royal Opera House Thursday 30th March at 7.15pm 1345

During April 2017 Jewels Royal Opera House Tuesday 11th April at 7.15pm 1345

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