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Setting the scene As our onboard selection shows, location can be the key to compelling entertainment Words by Andrew Hoimes

You can’t blame the residents of Cape Giradeau for feeling a little nervous when David Fincher rolled into town. After all, the esteemed director of Fight Club and Seven planned to use the Missouri city for his adaptation of Gone Girl, where it would stand in for the fictional North Carthage of Gillian Flynn’s blockbusting thriller. The problem was that in the book North Carthage is depicted as a rather down-atheel setting, rife with junkies and blighted by economic depression. Would the pleasant locale of Cape Giradeau be made to look like a seedy hellhole?

Gone Girl’s central couple of Nick and Amy Dunne (Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike) move from their trendy New York brownstone to the rather dull surrounds of North Carthage acts as a trigger for all the nailbiting suspense to follow. Like any good director, Fincher knows the value of establishing a strong setting early. So although his opening montage put the good people of Cape Giradeau’s minds at rest, it also performed the more important function of drawing the parameters of the drama to come. It plays a small but very pivotal role, like Brad Pitt’s character in Thelma & Louise.

No, was the answer. In an establishing montage at the beginning of the movie, Cape Giradeau looks its usual rather nice self.

Contrast Gone Girl’s setting-as-plot-point with the furry protagonist of Paddington, who is named after the London railway station in which he’s found. So, to set the live-action film anywhere else but London would be nothing short of sacrilege. Sure enough, the film is a veritable city travelogue, with scenes shot at Paddington (naturally), Windsor Gardens, the streets of Islington, as well as Tilbury Docks, Essex and Hatfield House in Hertfordshire.

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“ Los Angeles is accustomed to the camera’s gaze, and used to being portrayed warts and all” PRIDE

It’s yet another brilliant performance from Gyllenhaal, but he’s almost upstaged by his surroundings. Nightcrawler writer and director Tony Gilroy frames his seductively sleazy setting beautifully, dazzling and corrupting the film’s characters like an unseen mafia boss, making and breaking dreams – just as it does in real life. Likewise, you wonder whether Terence Fletcher, the intimidating, abusive drumming instructor in Whiplash (JK Simmons, in an outstanding turn) could exist anywhere other than in highly strung, ambitious New York. The Big Apple plays a mainly symbolic role in Whiplash (much of it, ironically, was filmed in LA) but as with Nightcrawler the city’s personality informs the drama to such a great extent that it’s difficult to imagine the film being set anywhere else.

Meanwhile, a fine example of a setting operating in a number of ways is Pride. Set during the miner’s strike of 1984, the acclaimed comedy-drama directed by Matthew Warchus is a romcom about gay activists and striking miners. It is based on the true story of the Lesbians and Gays Support of the Miners association which formed an unlikely bond with the Welsh village of Onllwyn. Needless to say, its setting is crucial for an accurate retelling of the story, while an exuberant all-star cast makes the most of a brilliant clash-ofcultures script in which each side, divided at first by suspicion and prejudice, learns to celebrate what they have in common. Director Warchus says of location scouting in the Welsh valleys: ‘We stroll around with our cameras and notebooks, spotting usable buildings and interesting shots, painfully aware of being completely out of place, every bit as incongruous as the intruding Londoners in our story.’ In Pride, the setting doesn’t act as a plot point or window dressing, it actually dictates the storyline.

In the Oscar-tipped, disturbing drama Nightcrawler, Los Angeles takes centre stage. Unlike the other locations mentioned, LA is accustomed to the camera’s gaze, and used to being portrayed warts and all. Here it’s mainly warts as Jake Gyllenhaal’s creepy Lou Bloom heads straight for the city’s seedy underbelly, filming crime and selling the footage to unprincipled news outlets.

The same can be said of our onboard documentary, Advanced Style, which focuses on nine New York women, all of them a certain age and all with a distinctive personal style. Unashamedly flamboyant and living each day as it comes, these ladies use the big city as their personal catwalk. The largerthan-life stage of the big city suits them just fine. For them the time is always now, and the place is the city that never sleeps. And when you look at it like that, poor old – maybe even ‘boring’ – Cape Giradeau doesn’t stand a chance.

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22 Jump Street

日本語, Français, Deutsch Comedy, 112 mins 15 Directors: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller Starring: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum

This sequel to 21 Jump Street sees mismatched cops Hill and Tatum posing as students to bust a crime ring. However, their relationship is threatened by what you could call ‘extra-curricular’ activities.

Big Hero 6

Español, Français, Deutsch , 中文字幕 Animation, 102 mins PG Director: Don Hall, Chris Williams Voices of: Scott Adsit, Ryan Potter, Daniel Henney

This historic pairing of Marvel superheroes with Disney’s animation know-how finds a young boy Hiro, trying to discover the source of devastating events that have befallen the city of ‘San Fransokyo’. Determined to uncover the mystery, Hiro transforms his robot pal, Baymax, and friends into a band of high-tech heroes called Big Hero 6, and the stage is set for a major showdown.

Annabelle Français, Deutsch Horror, 99 mins 15 Director: John R. Leonetti Starring: Ward Horton, Annabelle Wallis, Tony Amendola

From producer James Wan, who brought us the Saw franchise, comes this prequel to The Conjuring – and it’s every bit as pant-wettingly scary. The plot involves a rare vintage doll (the eponymous Annabelle) given by a man to his wife. Shortly afterwards the pair are terrorised by members of a Satanist cult, and as if that wasn’t bad enough, Annabelle has become the conduit for a terrifying demonic entity…

A Most Wanted Man Français, Deutsch Thriller, 122 mins Director: Anton Corbijn Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rachel McAdams, Daniel Brühl

One of Hoffman’s final films, this stars the great man as a German espionage agent trying to establish the identity of a man claiming a fortune held in a private bank. As you can imagine from a novel by thriller master John le Carré, it’s a superlative exercise in intrigue and ever-escalating tension, brilliantly performed by a mouthwatering cast.

A Walk Among the Tombstones

中文字幕 Thriller, 111 mins Director: Scott Frank Starring: Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens, Maurice Compte

Bad Neighbours 15

Hard-boiled drama starring Neeson as Matt Scudder, an ex-NYPD cop turned private eye. When Scudder reluctantly agrees to help a heroin trafficker (Stevens) hunt down thugs who kidnapped and murdered his wife, the PI learns it’s not the first time the men have committed this sort of crime.

Français, Deutsch Comedy, 97 mins Director: Nicholas Stoller Starring: Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, Rose Byrne

The kind of comedy where things start badly for the protagonists and get worse, Bad Neighbours finds a suburban couple living next to a raucous ‘frat house’. When they ask the lads to keep quiet, the trouble really starts, heading to more dangerous, and hilarious, extremes.

日本語, Français, Deutsch Drama, 165 mins 15 Director: Richard Linklater Starring: Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke

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Boyhood

This unique, groundbreaking film was made over a period of 12 years with the same cast, the idea being to give the most accurate and authentic account of growing up and coming-of-age ever committed to the screen. Be warned: there isn’t much plot, but even so the effect is at once epic yet breathtakingly intimate, and critics have been unanimous in their praise.

The Best Man Holiday

Français, Deutsch, Español, 中文字幕 Drama, 123 mins Director: Malcolm D. Lee Starring: Monica Calhoun, Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa

Blended

From The Big Chill to Grown-Ups 2, the reunion comedy-drama is a well-worn theme – though rarely done with such humour and insight as it is here. The plot concerns college friends who get together after a break of fifteen years. But with so much history between them, it’s not long before past romances and rivalries are rekindled.

日本語, Français, Deutsch Comedy, 117 mins Director: Frank Coraci Starring: Adam Sandler, Bella Thorne, Drew Barrymore

Continuing a partnership that started with The Wedding Singer, Sandler and Barrymore play single parents who, despite a disastrous first date, keep being thrown together. Funny, quirky and with a great supporting cast, resistance to its charms is futile.

The Boxtrolls

Français, Deutsch, Español, 中文字幕 Animation, 97 mins PG Director: Graham Annable, Anthony Stacchi Voices of: Ben Kingsley, Nick Frost, Richard Ayoade

A brilliant voice-cast star in this Tim Burtonesque animated story about a very unusual bunch of creatures – the Boxtrolls. These mischievous underground-dwelling trash collectors have raised a young orphan boy, Eggs (Isaac Hempstead Wight) who must then come to their rescue when their world is threatened by the horrid exterminator Archibald Snatcher (Kingsley).

The Calling The Book of Life Animation, 95 mins Director: Jorge R. Gutierrez Voices of: Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum

As you’d expect from producer Guillermo Del Toro, The Book of Life is an animated family film with a unique visual signature. With stellar voice work from the likes of Tatum, Ron Perlman and Christina Applegate, it concerns the journey of Manolo (Luna), who embarks on an adventure that takes him into three fantastical worlds and forces him to confront his greatest fears.

Français, Deutsch, Español Thriller, 108 mins Director: Jason Stone Starring: Susan Sarandon, Donald Sutherland, Christopher Heyerdahl

This taut thriller features a standout performance from Sarandon as a smalltown detective. When she stops on a routine call, she stumbles across a gruesome murder that sets her off on a terrifying journey of (self) discovery, unearthing a series of killings with similar crime scenes. 7

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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

日本語 Action, 130 mins Director: Matt Reeves Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman

Set 10 years after Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Earth has been ravaged by a virus that has left the apes, led by Caesar, well and truly in charge. However, their simian paradise is threatened when a band of human survivors turn up and plan to restore the human-ape balance of power. With eye-poppingly brilliant special effects, this is blockbuster entertainment at its very best.

The Equalizer Français, Deutsch, Español Action, 132 mins Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Denzel Washington, Chloë Grace Moretz, Marton Csokas

Washington plays ex-Black Ops man Robert McCall, who’s turned his back on strife for the humdrum pleasures of a hardware store. However, when a prostitute (Moretz) falls foul of Russian mobsters, McCall is compelled to abandon his new life and return to action.

Edge of Tomorrow

日本語, Français, Deutsch, 中文字幕 Action, 113 mins Director: Doug Liman Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton

The Drop Français, Deutsch, Español Thriller / Drama, 106 mins Director: Michaël R. Roskam Starring: Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace, James Gandolfini

In yet another standout performance The Drop finds Hardy playing lonely bartender Bob, who makes a bit of cash on the side through a covert scheme of funnelling cash to local gangsters. However, when the bar in which he works is raided, Bob becomes involved in the investigation and finds himself a target for police and underworld forces alike.

Dolphin Tale 2 Français, Deutsch, Español Family, 107 mins U Director: Charles Martin Smith Starring: Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Harry Connick Jr.

While the first Dolphin Tale movie concerned the fight to save the injured Winter, this sequel takes up the story when Winter’s surrogate mother, Panama, dies and the team must find her a companion before time runs out. With heart and humour, as well as a message that animals should be rehabilitated and set free rather than kept in captivity, this is a perfect family movie. 8

Fury War, 134 mins Directors: David Ayer Starring: Brad Pitt, Logan Lerman, Shia LaBeouf

Director Ayer insisted his cast attend a gruelling month-long boot camp; star LaBeouf went further, pulling out his own tooth and refusing to wash during filming. The result is that this unrelenting tale of Wardaddy (Pitt) leading his tank regiment into Nazi Germany is the most realistic depiction of combat since Saving Private Ryan – and a timely reminder of the futility of war.

Dracula Untold

中文字幕, Français, Deutsch, Español Action, 92 mins 15 Director: Gary Shore Starring: Luke Evans, Sarah Gadon, Dominic Cooper

Dracula gets an origin story in this epic and stylish retelling. At first Vlad III (Evans) is a just ruler. However, when a Sultan (Cooper) takes his son, the prince makes a deal that transforms him into a deathless vampire. With as many grandiose battle scenes as there are creepy moments, Dracula Untold is a perfect symbiosis of action and horror.

The latest Cruise epic just happens to be his best film in ages. Set in the future, Cruise stars as an advertising executive who’s punished by being sent to the frontline. Inexperienced and scared, he’s promptly killed in action – then sent back in time to repeat the process again and again, stuck in a perpetual loop. Meanwhile, he develops feelings for Rita Vrataski, but can’t do anything because every time they meet, it’s for the first time.

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日本語, Français, Deutsch , 中文字幕 Action, 137 mins Director: James Gunn Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper

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Guardians of the Galaxy

A brilliant cast is headed by Pratt who plays starlord Peter Quill - forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of misfits — Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon, Groot, a tree-like humanoid, the deadly and enigmatic Gamora and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer. Together, the Guardians must defeat the evil Ronan. Funny, action-packed and warmhearted, this movie truly is something special.

The Hundred-Foot Journey Deutsch, Español Comedy / Romance, 122 mins Director: Lasse Hallström Starring: Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal

Gone Girl PG

A family of Indian restaurateurs settle in a tiny French village, where Papa Kadam (Puri) decides to open a new business. The trouble is, his new premises are within sniffing distance of a five-star eatery run by Madame Mallory (Mirren) – who’s not happy about having competition over the road. Puri and Mirren are both superb, but even they have to work hard not to be upstaged by the beautifully rendered food.

The Fault in Our Stars Romance, 108 mins Director: Josh Boone Starring: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort

Based on the bestselling novel, this romantic comedy-drama features a standout performance from Woodley as a teenage cancer patient who, when her parents force her to attend a support group, meets and falls in love with Gus (Elgort). It’s the kind of movie that makes you laugh, even when you have a lump in your throat.

How to Train Your Dragon 2 Español Animation, 102 mins PG Director: Dean DeBlois Voices of: Jay Baruchel, Kristen Wiig, Cate Blanchett

Animated sequel set five years after the events of the first film. All is blissful for the young dragon riders, until one of their adventures leads to the discovery of a secret ice cave.

Français, Deutsch Thriller, 149 mins Director: David Fincher Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris

From the outside, Amy (Pike) and Nick (Affleck) seem like the perfect couple: goodlooking, prosperous and happily married. However, nothing is quite what it seems in David ‘Seven’ Fincher’s adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s novel, and when Amy goes missing, suspicion falls on Nick. Twist follows twist as he desperately tries to uncover the truth while learning some painful new truths about his wife. A rare mix of brains and spectacle.

Get on Up

Français, Deutsch, Español, 中文字幕 Biopic, 139 mins 12 Director: Tate Taylor Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd

This biopic of the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, is as dynamic and dazzling as its mercurial subject. Playing Brown, Boseman inhabits the role, mirroring the great man’s moves and speech rhythms, not to mention flawlessly lipsyncing to a raft of hits. No, the film doesn’t shy away from some of the less palatable aspects of Brown’s character, but neither does it detract from one of music’s greatest legacies. A joy.

Godzilla

日本語, Français, Deutsch Action, 123 mins Director: Gareth Edwards Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen

The words ‘Godzilla’ and ‘acclaimed’ don’t usually mix, but here we have it – a monster movie that the critics loved. When two giant parasitic creatures called MUTOs awake an age-old force of nature by the name of Godzilla, there’s plenty of fire-breathing monster action.

I Origins Drama, 105 mins Director: Mike Cahill Starring: Michael Pitt, Steven Yeun, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey

Not your standard Hollywood fare, this beguiling mix of romance and science revolves around a molecular biologist and his laboratory partner, who uncover evidence that may fundamentally change society as we know it. 11

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日本語, Français, Deutsch Biopic, 134 mins 15 Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Vincent Piazza, John Lloyd Young, Christopher Walken

Eastwood’s adaptation of the hit Broadway musical is a powerful tale of guys who came from the wrong side of the tracks to form The Four Seasons. The ups include great music. The downs are the debts and Mafia threats. A perfectly realised 1950s setting, as well as pitchperfect performances, especially from Lloyd Young as the group’s frontman Frankie Valli, make this an absolute joy.

Love is Strange Drama, 94 mins 15 Director: Ira Sachs Starring: John Lithgow, Alfred Molina, Marisa Tomei

Same-sex Manhattan couple Ben (Lithgow) and George (Molina) marry after 39 years together, but when George is fired from his job as a Catholic school music teacher, the two men must live apart in wildly differing circumstances, a situation that tests their relationship to its limits. Festooned with awards, this beautifully performed drama is a testament to the strength of commitment.

Into the Storm

日本語, Français, Deutsch Action, 89 mins Director: Steven Quale Starring: Richard Armitage, Sarah Wayne Callies, Matt Walsh

The town of Silverton is ravaged by erratic and deadly tornadoes in this action thriller. With weather experts predicting the worst is yet to come, most residents seek shelter or try to escape the onslaught. However, there are those who run towards the vortex.

Kill the Messenger

Français, Deutsch, Español, 中文字幕 Biopic, 112 mins Director: Michael Cuesta Starring: Jeremy Renner, Robert Patrick, Jena Sims

Drama based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb (Renner), who uncovered the CIA’s part in importing cocaine to be sold in ghettos across the US. Going public with his evidence Webb finds himself pursued relentlessly by the CIA, who subject him to a vicious smear campaign. Soon he finds himself defending his integrity, his family, and his life.

Lucy

日本語, Deutsch, Español, 中文字幕 Action, 89 mins 15 Director: Luc Besson Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, Min-sik Choi

If I Stay

The latest from mercurial director Besson is a high-octane, jawdroppingly stylish action movie. Johansson stars as a woman who, after she’s forced into being a drug mule, is able to access 100 per cent of her brain function, making her superhumanly powerful. How is she going to use her new-found abilities? Why, to take revenge on the baddies, of course.

Français, Deutsch, Español Drama, 107 mins 12 Director: R.J. Cutler Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Mireille Enos, Jamie Blackley

Adapted from a bestselling novel, If I Stay stars Moretz as teenager Mia, who lies in hospital, hovering on the edge of life or death, following a car accident. With no idea about the fate of her family, Mia must now make the biggest decision of all – whether to live or to die. You may find ‘you have something in your eye’ by the end of this one.

Let’s Be Cops Comedy, 103 mins Director: Luke Greenfield Starring: Jake Johnson, Rob Riggle, Damon Wayans Jr.

Stars Johnson and Wayans Jr. take a break from being regulars on the sitcom New Girl to front this comedy about a couple of pals who dress as cops for a fancy-dress party. When they’re mistaken for the real thing, they find themselves mixed up in an all-too-real tangle of mobsters and dirty detectives.

Monsters: Dark Continent

日本語, Français, Deutsch Fantasy, 97 mins PG Director: Robert Stromberg Starring: Angelina Jolie, Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning

Warning: Contains scenes unsuitable for nervous flyers. Thriller, 123 mins 15 Director: Tom Green Starring: Johnny Harris, Sam Keeley, Joe Dempsie

A retelling of Sleeping Beauty, this latest from Disney has a novel twist – the story is told from the perspective of the self-proclaimed ‘mistress of all evil’, Maleficent. Jolie’s performance in the title role is a tour de force, leaving no piece of the fantastically baroque scenery unchewed. That Fanning can match her is testament to a great supporting cast.

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Maleficent

This sequel to the 2010 sci-fi hit takes the premise of a world in the aftermath of an alien attack and shakes it up a little. The events take place ten years on, when the ‘infected zones’ have spread, and a particular proliferation of monsters in the Middle East requires the army to draft in more grunts to deal with the insurgency.

Men, Women & Children

Français, Deutsch, Español, 中文字幕 Drama, 120 mins 15 Director: Jason Reitman Starring: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Garner, Ansel Elgort

An ensemble cast stars in Jason ‘Juno’ Reitman’s fascinating and funny look at the ways in which the internet has changed our world. By following a group of high-school teens and their parents, the movie touches on issues such as videogame culture, anorexia, infidelity, fame-hunting, and illicit material. It’s a bold and eye-opening film that may well change your view the internet forever.

Magic in the Moonlight

日本語, Français, Deutsch Drama / Romance, 97 mins Director: Woody Allen Starring: Colin Firth, Emma Stone, Marcia Gay Harden

Woody Allen’s latest is a romantic comedy about an Englishman (Firth) who thinks that uncovering the truth behind celebrated spiritualist Sophie (Stone) will be an easy task. However, he’s not prepared to begin believing that Sophie might in fact be the real deal. Even less that he may be falling head over heels in love with her…

The Judge Français, Deutsch Drama, 141 mins Director: David Dobkin Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga

Taking time out from the blockbuster likes of Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes, Downey Jr. reminds us of his considerable acting chops in this acclaimed drama. He plays lawyer Hank Palmer, who returns to his childhood home where his father (Duvall) is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth and along the way, reconnects with his estranged family.

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The Normal Heart Drama, 132 mins Director: Ryan Murphy Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Matt Bomer, Julia Roberts

A brilliant performance by Ruffalo lies at the centre of this film, nominated for 16 Emmys, depicting the rise of the HIVAIDS crisis in New York between 1981 and 1984. He plays writer/ activist Ned Weeks who, when his boyfriend appears to be suffering from a ‘rare cancer’, teams up with Dr Emma Brookner (Roberts) to help raise awareness of the disease within the gay community.

The Maze Runner Français, Deutsch, Español Fantasy / Sci Fi, 113 mins 12 Director: Wes Ball Starring: Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Will Poulter

Futuristic sci-fi thriller along The Hunger Games lines, in which Thomas (O’Brien) wakes up in a lift, knowing nothing but his own name. Pretty soon he finds himself in a world of others in the same predicament – boys who live in a completely enclosed environment, who must grow their own food to survive, at the same time as avoiding the nightmarish Grievers.

Nightcrawler Drama, 117 mins Director: Dan Gilroy Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton

The film that critics have called a ‘modern masterpiece’ stars an Oscar-tipped Gyllenhaal as Lou Bloom, a slightly odd young man who embarks on a career as an amateur crime journalist – or nightcrawler. Egged on by Nina (Russo) an ambitious TV news reporter, Bloom begins looking for footage of real-life crime to sell – and soon discovers he has a talent for sniffing

it out. However, with competition fierce on the streets, it’s not long before he’s going to unethical lengths, working outside the law and getting himself in deeper and deeper trouble. The seedy underbelly of LA is beautifully rendered, and the always-watchable Gyllenhaal has never been better in a high-powered and stylish drama that poses moral questions alongside prodigious thrills.

The Rewrite Français Comedy, 105 mins Director: Marc Lawrence Starring: Hugh Grant, Marisa Tomei, Allison Janney

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Grant and Tomei make a great pairing in this romantic comedy from director Lawrence. Grant plays Keith, an embittered screenwriter who after falling on hard times begins teaching a screenwriting course. There, an ill-advised affair immediately gets him into hot water, but he finds redemption with his students, in particular feisty single mother Holly (Tomei).

Fantasy, 102 mins Director: Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez Starring: Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Josh Brolin

Fans of the first Sin City, rejoice. Returning is the black-and-white, blood-soaked comic book style, as well as the interweaving tales of darkness and violence. Meanwhile, the partnership of Miller and Rodriguez return for writing/ directing duties as do many of the original cast, including Rourke and Alba – although all are arguably upstaged by Eva Green in a dynamite performance as the Dame of the title.

Deutsch, Español Comedy, 120 mins Directors: Matthew Warchus Starring: Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West

Drama, 109 mins 15 Director: Susanne Bier Starring: Bradley Cooper, Toby Jones, Jennifer Lawrence

Reuniting two of the screen’s brightest stars Lawrence and Cooper. They play George and Serena Pemberton, who are struggling to run a timber business in 1930s North Carolina – a situation that is further complicated when Serena discovers she cannot have children.

In the tradition of The Full Monty, Brassed Off and Billy Elliot comes this British comedy-drama set during the miners’ strike of 1984. It’s based on the true story of a group of lesbian and gay activists who, seeing parallels between themselves and the embattled miners, raise money to help. However, when their donation is rebuffed by the PR-conscious National Union of Miners, the newly formed LGSM group decide to make their donation in person. Descending on Onllwyn, a tiny mining village in Wales, they charm a bemused populace and eventually form a lasting bond. With an all-star cast including Nighy, Staunton, West and lots more, this clash-of-culture comedy is as funny as it is heart-warming as well as being a revealing snapshot of 1980s Britain.

This Is Where I Leave You

Stalingrad Warning: Contains scenes unsuitable for nervous flyers. Русский Action, 125 mins Director: Fedor Bondarchuk Starring: Mariya Smolnikova, Yanina Studilina, Pyotr Fyodorov

This Russian World War II film tells the story of the battle of Stalingrad (the largest and bloodiest in the history of warfare, in fact) from the perspective of the occupying force. In particular we meet five Russian soldiers who meet a teenage girl who lives in the city – and must protect her from the German invaders.

Classic British feelgood fare here, starring Corden as the inaugural winner of Britain’s Got Talent, Paul Potts. Bullied at school, Potts sought comfort in music, and developed a singing talent that eventually won him worldwide fame and acclaim. With great songs and a supporting cast that includes Mackenzie Crook, Walters and Colm Meaney, you won’t see a warmer-hearted biopic all year.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

日本語, Français, Deutsch, 中文字幕 Family, 101 mins Director: Jonathan Liebesman Starring: Megan Fox, Will Arnett, William Fichtner

Français, Deutsch Drama, 103 mins Director: Shawn Levy Starring: Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Adam Driver

Comedy with Fey and Bateman as siblings forced together when their father dies. As well as a clutch of brilliant performances – especially Jane Fonda making a welcome return to the screen as the Altman’s overbearing mother – this is packed with insight, comedy and a warm-heartedness that lingers long after the film is over.

Paddington

One Chance Biopic, 103 mins Director: David Frankel Starring: James Corden, Alexandra Roach, Julie Walters

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Pride

Spectacular, action-packed reboot of the TMNT franchise sees the crew of wisecracking sewer-living reptiles discovering their destiny as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Family, 95 mins PG Director: Paul King Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Nicole Kidman

This live-action seasonal family film stars Ben Whishaw as the voice of the legendary bear, who arrives in London from deepest, darkest Peru with a taste for marmalade sandwiches and adventure. Taken in by the Brown family, who name him Paddington, our furry hero causes chaos before finding himself the target of unwelcome attention from evil museum owner Millicent (Kidman).

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Drama, 107 mins Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist

The carrot or the stick? That’s the question posed by this critically acclaimed drama from new director Damien Chazelle. It features a powerhouse, Oscar-hyped performance from veteran actor Simmons as drum teacher Terence Fletcher, who clearly favours the ‘stick’ philosophy. His approach is to bully, intimidate and abuse his musicians – especially the young Andrew (Teller) – in a bid to prime them for musical greatness. After a while, however, Andrew begins unconsciously adopting some of the less desirable traits of his mercurial mentor, and he realises that Fletcher’s approach is having an insidious effect on his life. Meantime this fascinating, thought-provoking movie begins to take on the aspect of a psychological thriller, with the two protagonists on course for a devastating clash of ideologies.

Tammy Comedy, 97 mins Directors: Ben Falcone, Melissa McCarthy Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Kathy Bates, Susan Sarandon

When the Game Stands Tall

Fresh from the success of Bridesmaids and The Heat, the brilliant McCarthy stars in this hilarious tale of the hapless Tammy, who loses her job and decides to go on a road trip. However, it starts badly as she’s joined by her grandma – who can seriously cramp a girl’s style.

Transformers: Age of Extinction

日本語, Français, Deutsch, 中文字幕 Action, 165 mins Director: Michael Bay Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci, Kelsey Grammer

The plot is only marginally less complicated than trying to work out one of the actual toys, and the non-stop action scenes may give you a migraine. But if you want enormous, battling robots, the fourth part of this series delivers.

日本語, Français, Deutsch Drama, 115 mins Director: Thomas Carter Starring: Jim Caviezel, Michael Chiklis, Alexander Ludwig

The Skeleton Twins Français, Deutsch, Español Drama, 93 mins Director: Craig Johnson Starring: Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Luke Wilson

After separately trying to kill themselves, brother and sister Maggie (Wiig) and Milo (Hader) reconnect in this quirky comedydrama. As she and Milo rekindle their relationship, they help each other recover from their suicide attempts, as well as dealing with sundry life baggage, including their eccentric mother. The supporting cast is great and the script razor-sharp, but it’s the chemistry between the two leads that really delivers.

Based on a true story, When the Game Stands Tall tells the tale of football coach Bob Ladouceur (Caviezel), who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a 151-game, record-breaking winning streak. Whatever your sporting predilections, this is the kind of uplifting against-all-odds tale that’ll leave you feeling as tall as the title suggests.

X-Men: Days of Future Past Action, 131 mins 12 Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman

With the original and best X-Men director, Singer, on board, and a mouth-watering cast including Jennifer Lawrence and Michael Fassbender, you can be sure this latest instalment is one of the best of the franchise.

The Breakup Guru

The Continent

Hindi Romance, 149 mins PG Director: Abhishek Varman Starring: Arjun Kapoor, Alia Bhatt

Mandarin Comedy, 114 mins Directors: Chao Deng, Baimei Yu Starring: Chao Deng, Mi Yang, Chao Liang

Mandarin Drama / Comedy, 105 mins Directors: Han Han Starring: Feng Shaofeng, Chen Bolin

Krish and Ananya meet at college, fall in love and decide to get married. Complications arise when their parents oppose the wedding.

Ek Villain Hindi Thriller, 129 mins 15 Director: Mohit Suri Starring: Sidharth Malhotra, Shraddha Kapoor

Guru’s life changes when he falls in love with Aisha, but just when life seems perfect, Aisha becomes the latest victim of a serial killer.

Mei Yuangui, a professional ‘Breakup Guru’, hired to end a relationship with Ye Xiaochun (Yang). But his skill at breaking up couples is put to the test when a battle of wits ensues with Xiaochun. 分手大师适合成年观众观看喜剧, 114 分钟邓超、俞白眉邓超, 杨幂梅远贵是一个专业的“分手大师”，但是他拆散情侣的技能在与叶小春智斗时受到考验，并在模棱两可间挽回了自己的名誉。

Kick Hindi Action, 147 mins Director: Sajid Nadiadwala Starring: Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Not just one of the biggest Bollywood films of the year, but of all time, Kick stars Khan as an adrenaline-junkie thief, who soon finds himself pursued by veteran police officer and engaged in a turf war with a local gangster.

Hot Road

日本語 Drama, 119 mins Director: Takahiro Miki Starring: Rena Nounen, Hiroomi Tosaka

Hot Road is a drama centring on a biker gang, The Nights, and the various members who struggle with the pressures of growing up, falling in and out of love and petty crime. ホットロード

ドラマ, 119 分三木孝浩能年玲奈, 登坂広臣 1980 年代に大ヒットした紡木たく原作の少女コミックを映画化。行き場のない不安を抱える孤独な 14 歳の少女と刹那的に生きる不良少年の切なくも激しい純愛を描く。

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2 States

Chinese film about three friends who live on a remote island. When one moves to the westernmost part of the country, they embark on a fun road trip. 后会无期

! 适合成年观众观看剧情/喜剧, 105 分钟韩寒冯绍峰, 陈柏霖该部中国影片讲述了三位朋友生活在偏远海岛上的故事。其中一位要前往祖国最西部的地方，随后便开始了他们有趣的公路旅行。

Personal Tailor

Trick the Movie: The Last Stage

Mandarin Comedy, 118 mins Director: Feng Xiaogang Starring: Ge You, Bai Baihe

日本語 Drama, 112 mins Director: Yukihiko Tsutsumi Starring: Hiroshi Abe, Noriyuki Higashiyama

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トリック劇場版ラストステージ 15 歳以上, ドラマ, 112 分堤幸彦阿部寛, 東山紀之ある日、上田次郎は村上商事の加賀美慎一から、海外の秘境にあるレアアース採掘のために力を貸して欲しいと頼まれる。例によって、上田は山田奈緒子の力を借りることに。

A company grants wishes to people looking for a day away from their ordinary lives. The clients include a chauffeur, a schlock B-movie director and a working class cleaning lady. 15 级, 喜剧 / 剧情片, 118 分钟冯小刚葛优, 白百何一家公司助人圆平日生活中实现不了的梦想。

Main Tera Hero Hindi Romantic Comedy, 128 mins 12 Director: David Dhawan Starring: Varun Dhawan, Ileana D’Cruz, Nargis Fakhri

Seenu’s love for Sunaina leads him to ignoring admirer Ayesha. However, Ayesha’s father is a notorious gangster and kidnaps Sunaina.

Singham Returns Hindi Action / Drama, 142 mins 12 Director: Rohit Shetty Starring: Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan

Action movie about Bajirao Singham who, when he’s transferred to Mumbai, discovers one of his team members dead with large bags of money.

Magician Naoko is called upon to visit a small town. Why? The tricky Naoko must appear as a Goddess to help the townspeople with their irrational doomsday fears.

Team Batista the Movie: The Portrait of Kerberos

日本語 Drama, 128 mins Director: Katsuhisa Namase Starring: Atsushi Ito, Toru Nakamura

A team of medical experts must stop the Kerberos Tower and Tojo Medical University being blown up.

Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania Hindi Romance / Comedy, 126 mins Director: Shashank Khaitan Starring: Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan

When Kavya Pratap Singh, a feisty girl from Ambala, decides to make a trip to Delhi for her marriage shopping, she meets a young, carefree Delhi lad, Humpty Sharma. Humpty falls in love only to find that Kaya is unattainable. However, being a Delhi boy, he is not one to give up easily and formulates a cunning plan…

チーム・バチスタFINAL ケルベロスの肖像ドラマ, 128 分, 15 歳以上生瀬勝久伊藤淳史, 仲村トオルシリーズの最終章となる医療ミステリー。死因究明システムの一大改革に取り組む主人公たちのもとに舞い込む脅迫状に、死亡事件を絡め、医学界を揺さぶる衝撃が描かれる。

That Demon Within Cantonese, Mandarin Action / Crime, 111 mins Director: Dante Lam Starring: Nick Cheung, Daniel Wu, Christie Chen

Cop Dave Wong who, having inadvertently saved the life of a sadistic gangster, pledges to bring down the man’s criminal empire. 魔警适合成年观众观看动作 / 犯罪片, 111 分钟林超贤张家辉, 吴彦祖警察王伟业无意间救了一位重伤垂危的伤者，却发现此人是残酷成性的歹徒，因此便发誓将其绳之于法。

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Advanced Style 72 mins

Based on photographer Ari Seth Cohen’s blog of the same name, this stirring documentary not only challenges the conventional notions of beauty forced on us by the fashion and beauty industries, but also celebrates the pure joy of life. It focuses on seven stylish New York women, all aged ‘between 50 and death’, who treat the city like their own personal catwalk, exuding exuberance and

individual style. The film touches on the problems associated with aging, as well as looking at how the women’s appearances on Cohen’s blog have thrust fame upon them. Mostly, though, it gives us an insight into the lives of these unique women and reminds us that beauty is to be found everywhere – you just need to open your mind to find it.

Change is in the Air! 4 mins

Find out about Virgin Atlantic’s Change is in the Air! sustainability programme. In this four-minute animation, Sir Richard Branson summarises what we’re doing to reduce our environmental impact and to support communities in need. It features thirsty microbes, dancing horses, baby orangutans and pilots dressed in plastic bottles... Find out how you can do your bit too!

David Beckham Into the Unknown 90 mins

What did Becks do to mark his retirement? Despite Victoria’s concerns (‘Why can’t you ‘find yourself’ at home?’) he rounded up three mates and their motorbikes to join him on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure deep into the wilds of the Amazon – all of which makes for a touching and intimate look at the global superstar. 22

Soul Boys of the Western World 110 mins

Feature-length documentary about the meteoric rise, acrimonious split and then triumphant reunion of the golden boys of 1980s pop, Spandau Ballet. Featuring input from all band members and archive footage showing the decade at its (sometimes ridiculous) best, this is a must for any 80s music fan.

Documentaries The Case Against 8 U

112 mins

Don’t worry if the subject matter sounds dry, because despite the fact that The Case Against 8 features lawyers, plaintiffs, testimony and even, ew, ‘legislation’, this documentary speaks right to the heart. It concerns the two couples that opposed California’s 2008 gay marriage ban, the infamous Proposition 8. The couples were represented by hotshot attorneys who were no strangers to appearing before the Supreme Court, and are similarly luminous onscreen; however, it’s in interviews with the plucky quartet that the film really comes alive. And when the simple act of watching an interviewee read from court testimony is enough to move you to tears, you know you’re in the hands of very skilled filmmakers indeed.

The World’s War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire 50 mins

Moving documentary focussing on the struggles of the millions of Indian, African and Asian troops and ancillaries who fought and died alongside white European troops in World War One.

Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways 60 mins

This episode of Dave Grohl’s documentary – a ‘love letter to the history of American music’ – finds the Foo Fighters frontman concentrating on Chicago. As well as tracing the city’s unique musical evolution, he meets Steve Albini, who produced Nirvana’s third album, In Utero.

Finding Vivian Maier 83 mins

This illuminating documentary follows historian John Maloof as he goes in search of Vivian Maier, the photographer behind a cache of 1950s to 1970s photograph’s. What he discovers is the life of a unique, eccentric photographic talent. A true one-off.

Comedy Almost Royal

Doll and Em

25 mins per episode

25 mins

A pair of clueless English aristos travel around the US in this acclaimed new comedy. The nice-but-dim pair of Georgie and Poppy Carlton are played to perfection by actors Ed Gamble and Amy Hoggart, but the people they met and the reactions they get are hilariously real.

Created by and starring real-life pals Emily Mortimer and Dolly Wells, Doll and Em is a new sitcom about an actress and her slightly inept (though very lovable) personal assistant. In this first episode, Em lands a part and the pair head off for Hollywood.

30 mins

New BBC sitcom about three retired couples living in Thurnemouth, ‘Norfolk’s only West-facing resort’. A cast packed with vintage comic talent includes Russ Abbott, June Whitfield and Stephanie Beacham.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

2 Broke Girls

American Dad

The Big Bang Theory

25 mins per episode

22 mins per episode

Will and Grace and Sex and the City writer Michael Patrick King is the name behind this US sitcom that revolves around two waitresses hoping to open their own restaurant.

Boomers

Seth McFarlane’s animated sitcom about the eccentric Smith family is every bit as rude and funny as you’d expect from the man who brought you Family Guy and Ted.

This Golden Globe-winning sitcom about geeks and the gorgeous girl across the hall picks up new fans every time it’s shown. With a great cast, diamond-sharp script and lots of laughs, it’s not hard to see why.

30 mins

In this episode from series eight, and with Larry now a single man, our eternally frustrated hero confronts poor parking and a buffet-line ‘cut-and chat’. Meanwhile the ‘silence vow’ is broken.

Russell Brand: The Messiah Complex 90 mins

Brand’s latest show sees him embark on a newly politicised path, mixing near-the-knuckle belly laughs with genuinely thought-provoking insights on celebrity and world leadership. Leave any preconceptions at the door and enjoy a stand-up at the very top of his game.

How I Met Your Mother 22 mins per episode

Micky Flanagan’s Detour de France 50 mins per episode

Perhaps you’ve noticed the ever-increasing amount of cyclists on the roads. Not to be outdone, popular comedian Micky Flanagan goes ‘out out’ (see what we did there?) and gets on his bike for a hilarious and informative (de) Tour de France.

The award-winning sitcom reaches its conclusion. Told in flashback it has concerned a group of friends negotiating love lives in the Big Apple, especially Ted. But which of the ladies in his life did he end up with?

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Modern Family

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25 mins per episode

When Peter accidentally brings the wrong baby home from the park, Lois brands him an idiot. Determined to prove her wrong, he goes on a business trip to Chicago – and returns a changed man.

Following the lives of Jay Pritchett and his family, including his second wife, stepson, infant son, as well as the two adult children, their children and other halves (phew), this fifth series of Modern Family is just as insightful and funny as ever.

Friday Night Dinner Louie 25 mins per episode

The superb, deadpan comedian Louis CK stars as a fictionalised version of himself in this brilliant, freewheeling sitcom about a comedian and newly divorced father raising his two daughters in New York.

25 mins

The first episode of the third series of this acclaimed sitcom sees Adam finally bringing a girl home for dinner. However, the evening takes a turn for the worse when the family find themselves looking after eight-year-old Katie, who has a massive crush on Adam…

Silicon Valley 30 mins

In this new sitcom from the creator of Beavis and Butthead, Mike Judge, a nerd finds himself at the centre of a billion-dollar bidding war. Very funny and a glimpse into a rarely seen world.

The Trip to Italy 30 mins

For a second helping of Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon’s restaurant-reviewing travels, the pair go to Italy, where, as you can imagine, the ‘Italian Job’ connection allows them ample scope for their famed Michael Caine impressions.

New Girl 22 mins per episode

The award-winning comedy with Zooey Deschanel as a kooky flatmate enters its third series – and finds Jess and Nick an item at last. All seems perfect, but how long can they hold their relationship together?

Toast of London 25 mins

With the show slipping out late at night almost unnoticed at first, news of Toast of London’s greatness has spread by word of mouth. It’s easy to see why. Starring the irrepressible, phenomenally talented Matt Berry, it centres on the chaotic life of failed actor Steven Toast, who tries and mostly fails to be a hit on the stage and with the ladies – not to mention locking horns with his great nemesis, Ray Purchase (Harry Peacock). The show has a surreal, larger-than-life feel, giving it a genuinely anarchic quality rarely seen since the glory days of Rik Mayall. We’ve got the first episode of the second series onboard. Trust us, this is riotous comedy at its very best.

Live at the Apollo 50 mins

Eddie Izzard hosts the show and introduces exemplary stand-up from Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah in this episode of the comedy showcase. 25

Entertainment Paul O’Grady For the Love of Dogs 50 mins

Dynamo: Magician Impossible 50 mins

Fly-on-the-wall documentary series following English magicianillusionist Steven Frayne, better known as Dynamo. From reading a poker star’s mind to disappearing into thin air and leaping over the audience at a gig – there is nothing this modernday wizard cannot do.

Festooned with awards, this delightful series joins TV funnyman Paul O’Grady at the Battersea Dogs Home, where he meets members of staff as well as the lovable canines in their care. Heartwarming and at times heartbreaking, it’s a dog-lovers’ delight.

This Old Thing

Slow TV: Piip Show

50 mins

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Dawn O’Porter shows how to shop vintage and fill your wardrobe with beautiful, timeless pieces that look great. In this episode, she meets Lucie from London, who wants to re-ignite her passion for fashion as she prepares to go on holiday to Ibiza.

Life is Toff 30 mins

This new reality TV series follows eccentric aristocrat Francis Fulford and his children, Humphrey, Matilda and Edmund. All they have in common is that they swear a lot and have an inflated sense of selfworth – which of course makes for highly watchable TV.

On the Road With Will.I.Am 50 mins

Video Killed The Radio Star 22 mins

Sky documentary series exploring the making of iconic music videos. In this episode, directors discuss working with Aretha Franklin, particularly the difficulties of making the video for her duet with George Michael. 26

Discover the man behind the music as the mercurial Will-I-Am embarks on an incredible road trip and performs his music in a series of unique environments. Always fresh, always new – as the man himself says, ‘Whatever we do, we’re not going to do what we did yesterday.’

Are you ready for Slow TV? Piip Show is the oddly compelling programme in which not much happens apart from wild birds visiting nesting boxes. It’s a welcome and relaxing antidote to the usual breathless and fastmoving style of TV.

What’s on Vera 16 mins

Tune in to the highlights show that guides you through some of the hidden gems and word of mouth knockouts among Virgin Atlantic glittering world of entertainment. Our resident film guru, Jason Solomons, unearths some of the most compelling films, documentaries and TV to look out for while zooming through the skies.

Factual Grayson Perry Who Are You? 50 mins

Human Universe 50 mins

No pussyfooting around in this new series from BBC 2, in which Professor Brian Cox tackles the big questions such as ‘why are we here?’ and ‘are we alone?’ Does he have the answers? Why, of course he does…

Flamboyant, Turner-winning artist Grayson Perry turns his attention to portraiture in this superb new series. Asked to add some diverse new subjects to the National Portrait Gallery, Perry goes in search of interesting personalities, determined to get under their skin and create unique artworks. His subjects include Rylan Clark of X Factor and Big Brother fame, a Muslim convert and a transgender man. But in our onboard episode, Perry visits disgraced ex-cabinet minister Chris Huhne on the eve of his sentencing for perverting the course of justice. For the resulting portrait, Grayson creates a pot, smashes it, then sticks it back together – a fitting artwork and representative of the unique mind behind this fascinating series.

Hidden Kingdoms 50 mins

The first episode of this stunning new nature series transports us to Africa’s savannah, where a baby shrew learns that speed is the secret to survival. Meanwhile, in America a young grasshopper mouse evades his predators. Narrated by Stephen Fry.

Headspace 5 – 20 mins per episode

If you’ve ever wanted to sleep better, have more focus or just stop the endless thoughts from clattering around your brain, let the man The Times calls ‘Britain’s top meditation guru’ show you how. In just 10 minutes, he’ll take you through simple, practical techniques for getting a bit more headspace in your life.

Horizon: Should I Eat Meat? 50 mins

It’s the big health and ethical dilemma: should I eat meat? In this Horizon special, Dr. Michael Mosley seeks to establish the truth: are those barbecue favourites really that bad? Should we all go vegetarian instead?

Cats Uncovered 50 mins

The first episode of this new documentary series investigating everything feline-related. Here we discover how our pet moggies are increasingly adapting to 21stcentury life in overcrowded cities – and needless to say, they’re doing things their own sweet way.

Stammer School

Liberty of London

90 mins

50 mins

Affecting documentary about a group who enrol on a course to try and rid themselves of their stutters. The speech impediment is ruling their lives and they’re desperate for a cure. Can they find their voice in just four days?

An episode of the reality-TV show about the famous department store. In this instalment, Christmas stock arrives in the middle of a heat wave, and we meet a wealthy VIP who sees Liberty as his local corner shop.

Super Juice Me! 90 mins

What happened when world renowned juice guru Jason Vale took 8 people with 22 different diseases and put them on his Juice Only diet for 28 days...? The results may surprise you! 27

Shorts Short may be sweet, but don’t be fooled. From Martin Freeman’s doctor deciding a patient’s fate in The Voorman Problem to Maxine Peak duped by an intruder in Deafblind; then Benedict Cumberbatch unleashes a tremendous dual performance in Inseparable; and Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ comedic brilliance in Picture Paris, our selection of mini treats often hide a veritable sting in the tale. Trust us, the only thing these movies skimp on is the running time. Brought to you by ShortsHD, The Short Movie Channel. ShortsHD is available on DirecTV – channel 573 and AT&T U-Verse – channel 1789.

Critical Eye

For a wider selection of short films and extra bits please visit our Shorts section from the onboard screens located under TV.

12 mins

Miserable critic, Brian Tanner, is famous for his vicious film reviews on his TV show Critical Eye. Over the years, he’s grown to hate pretty much everything he sees, including his wife. Stars Hugh Bonneville from Downton Abbey.

Head Over Heels 11 mins

This Oscar nominated animation is a delight. After many years of marriage, Walter and Madge have grown apart: he lives on the ceiling and she lives on the floor. When Walter tries to reignite their old romance, their equilibrium comes crashing down, and the couple that can’t agree which way is up to find a way put their marriage back together.

The Gruffalo’s Child 25 mins

All that Way for Love 20 mins

A young idealistic Irishman traveling across Africa to reach his girlfriend; hitches a ride with a warring European couple. The crossfire could be deadly. Stars rising talent Andrew Simpson.

A delightful festive treat for all the family, this animated short whisks us back to more the deep, dark wood, where the Gruffalo’s daughter sets off in search of the big bad mouse – the only creature her father is afraid of.

Room on the Broom 25 mins

From Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler, the talents behind The Gruffalo, comes this animated film about a witch (Gillian Anderson) and the various animals who take up space on her broom. Narrated by Simon Pegg, it’s a delight from start to finish. 28

The Inbetweeners 15 mins

An exclusive deleted scene from The Inbetweeners 2 with behind the scenes footage of the cast at Virgin Atlantic’s headquarters.

Shorts Broken Heart Syndrome 17 mins

After a traumatic break up, Russ Kaufman is diagnosed with a rare disease known as Broken Heart Syndrome and desperately tries to find a cure that will mend his broken heart before it’s too late.

Loot 11 mins

Lady in No. 6 35 mins

Oscar-winning short film about of Alice Herz-Sommer, a pianist who was the world’s oldest Holocaust survivor, who discusses the importance of music, laughter, and how to have an optimistic outlook on life.

A stranger strolls into a bank armed with little more than a plan & seeks to steal the contents of the vault. Taking place in a world just left of ours, Loot is the surprising tale of a robbery where the line between reality & imagination is blurred.

Freeze Frame 17 mins

This romantic comedy, set to the backdrop of picturesque London, Edinburgh and Shanghai, is guaranteed to whisk you away in such a short space of time. Chen Fei (Tian Yuan), a daring young woman, is on a top secret mission to honour a promise. Determined to succeed, Fei runs into unexpected troubles that require her to play detective and chase Jack (Freddie Fox), the handsome stranger she met on the plane.

One on One 5 mins per episode

This interview series presents influential individuals such as model Lily Cole, at the top of their fields, discussing a topic on which they have an informed perspective. Each interview aims to make complicated issues accessible and digestible for viewers. Hosted by Katherine Keating, One on One is distributed on the World Post and throughout the Huffington Post network.

Little Brother 17 mins

This political thriller, starring Homeland’s Navid Negahban has a science fiction twist. A non-linear story, based on the fictional life of an accomplished scholar who seeks justice against crimes done by an oppressive regime, it packs a powerrful and potent message and a warning to all of us. 29

Drama The 100 45 mins

The first episode of a thrilling new post-apocalyptic drama. When 100 teenagers stage a last-ditch attempt to find out whether Earth is habitable again, they discover the existence of a new race, the Grounders.

Bones 45 mins per episode

This long-running US crime drama focuses on FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz), who solves crimes with forensic anthropologist Drt Temperance ‘Bones’ Brennan (Emily Deschanel) – as well as falling in love together.

Constantine 45 mins per episode

From DC comics’ Hellblazer comes a new US TV show starring Matt Ryan as the titular demon hunter. With his soul already damned, Constantine tries to protect earth from the demonic netherworld.

Legends 45 mins per episode

New US thriller series starring Sean Bean as deepcover operative Martin Odum, who has an uncanny ability to transform himself into a different person for each job. However, his own identity comes into question when a mysterious stranger suggests that Martin isn’t who he thinks he is.

Happy Valley 50 mins

In this acclaimed drama Sarah Lancashire stars as a Yorkshire police constable who believes that the man responsible for driving her daughter to suicide is still up to no good.

The Missing 50 mins per episode

One of the BBC’s best-ever dramas, The Missing preys on every parent’s fear of a child going missing. The drama alternates between the past and the present, as dad Tony (James Nesbitt) continues the desperate hunt to find his lost five-year-old son.

An Honourable Woman 50 mins per episode

Fargo 60 mins per episode

It’s true that the news of a miniseries version of the Coen Brothers’ most beloved work was greeted with a sharp intake of breath, however the outcome has been a triumph. Although not a remake, the story and characters somehow feel familiar, perhaps because it shares the dark humour that made the movie so great. 30

The Flash 45 mins per episode

Flash is DC’s costumed superhero capable of moving at superhuman speeds. Played by Glee’s Grant Gustin in this new mix of mystery, action and heroic derring-do, he’s also an ace crime scene investigator. We have the first two episodes onboard.

In this opening episode of the BBC drama series set around the Middle Eastern peace process, we meet Nessa and learn of her traumatic past. However, as she begins to right the wrongs of her father, there are sinister forces being aligned against her.

Drama

Extant 60 mins per episode

From executive producer Steven Spielberg comes this acclaimed new sci-fi show starring Halle Berry as an astronaut who returns from a solo space mission only to discover that she’s pregnant. Keeping the secret, she desperately attempts to discover what really happened during her time away….

Forever 45 mins per episode

Superb new series starring Ioan Gruffudd as New York City medical examiner Henry Morgan, who studies the dead for criminal cases, hoping to solve the mystery of his own immortality. The past intersects with the present as we learn how Morgan acquired his great observational skills.

Scorpion 45 mins per episode

Scorpion is a quirky new drama based on the life of selfproclaimed genius Walter O’Brien. Hired by the government to lead Team Scorpion, Walter and his brainy crew are on hand to solve international puzzles, while waitress Paige helps the brainboxes to interact with ‘normal’ people…

Ray Donovan 60 mins per episode

Set among the Hollywood A-listers of LA, Ray Donovan stars Liev Schreiber as the eponymous law firm ‘fixer’ who makes the problems of the city celebrity superstar athletes and business moguls disappear – while also juggling his own chequered home life.

Witches of East End 45 mins per episode

Under the Dome 60 mins per episode

The first series of the TV adaptation of Stephen King’s mammoth novel was a huge success, making this second season a certainty. Once again we join the residents of Chester’s Mill, the town mysteriously encased in an invisible, impenetrable barrier known as the Dome.

The Beauchamp family of witches take up residence in the seaside town of East End in this new comedy-drama. In the pilot, an assault victim identifies her attacker as Joanna Beauchamp. Meanwhile, Ingrid and Freya, Joanna’s unsuspecting daughters, learn their true identities.

Drama

Sport The Knick 60 mins

Sky Sports News

In this debut for Steven Soderbergh’s new drama series we meet Dr Thackery (Clive Owen) and the staff of the Knickerbocker Hospital (‘the Knick’) in New York during the early part of the twentieth century.

Gotham 45 mins per episode

Brand-new show going back to the roots of Batman. Bruce Wayne appears, but only as a child, and the focus is on a young James Gordon and the future terrors of Gotham such as Selina Kyle, Edward Nygma and Oswald Cobblepot.

Olive Kitteridge 60 mins per episode

HBO’s mini-series has won considerable acclaim for its writing and performances – especially Frances McDormand in the title role. The show revolves around the redoubtable but not-always-likeable Kitteridge, who looks back over an eventful life spent teaching in the seaside town of Crosby, Maine, as well as a quarter of century of marriage to Henry. Illicit affairs, crime and tragedy all figure, and though the show doesn’t always make for comfortable viewing, it’s never less than compelling and is shot through with searing emotional insight. Supporting turns from Richard Jenkins, as Olive’s put-upon husband, and Bill Murray are superb, but it’s McDormand’s three-dimensional rendering of Kitteridge that truly stands out, making this yet another must-see show for HBO.

15 mins

Watch the best coverage of your favourite sports: football, golf, rugby, cricket, tennis, F1, boxing, plus the latest sports news, transfers and scores in this weekly update.

Nashville

NCIS

45 mins per episode

This acclaimed series about the rivalry and on-off friendship of two country music stars returns for a second season. Connie Britton plays Rayna James, a legendary diva; and Hayden Panettiere the up-and-coming star.

Police procedural NCIS (aka the Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is over 10 years old and has spawned NCIS: Los Angeles. Onboard is a series 11 nail-biter and curtain-raiser for a new spin-off: NCIS: New Orleans.

Soccer AM Best Bits 15 mins

You can enjoy this legendary show any time thanks to specially selected content. Hosted by Helen Chamberlain and Max Rushden, the best of Soccer AM finds players, celebrity guests, pundits, fans and, of course, the ‘soccerettes’, chewing over the hot topics of the day, as well as taking part in challenges such as the hotly contested Crossbar Challenge, the Ten-Yard Bucket Challenge and the nail-biting Soccer AM webcam.

K IDS

Doc McStuffins 24 mins per episode

Ultimate Spider-Man

Party Central

Tangled Ever After

43 mins

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7 mins

Tom and Jerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Giant Adventure

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Scooby-Doo! Wrestlemania Mystery

Jake and the Never Land Pirates

60 mins

24 mins per episode

59 mins

Peppa Pig

Phineas and Ferb

Star Wars Rebels

Girl Meets World

60 mins

23 mins

43 mins

23 mins per episode

extras

Upper Class wines We provide a trio of snapshot films illustrating the selection process of our wines, as well as the individual red and white wines on offer today in Upper Class. Your very own ‘go to’ wine guide and sommelier in the sky!

Sky News Take your seat for an extra special journey

There are lots of ways to add that extra bit of luxury to your Virgin Atlantic flight. Starting with the seat you’re sitting in.

Or you could go for an exit row seat. There’s no one directly in front of you, so it’s especially handy for taller people.

Extra legroom and exit seats If you’re travelling in Economy, our 31” seats are designed to be more than comfortable. Yet if a touch more space would make a difference, we offer seats with three extra inches of legroom. So you can treat yourself to some more space to relax or treat the kids to a bit of wiggle room.

To buy an extra legroom or exit row seat for your flight today, talk to your cabin crew. To book one for your return or next flight with us, call + 44 344 209 7730.

If you want to keep up to date with the headlines while you’re in the air, head to our News section where you’ll find full coverage of all the breaking headlines, entertainment, business and sports stories. You can also listen to a round up of top stories on your headphones.

Save for later

Onboard games

Where am I?

One of the great features of this system is the ‘Save for Later’ option. This allows you to build your very own playlist of films and TV programmes, which saves you having to search through the choices again and again.

We’ve got 20 fantastic games to occupy you during your flight today. Some of these are touch-screen and for some you need you use the handset, so please check the loading screen for more info.

Curious to know where you are? Then check out Skymap. Just touch the flight progress bar, which is visible on all menu screens, and you can check your flight’s whereabouts and even roam around the globe with Skymap’s interactive views.

extras Visas and passports made easy You can get helpful information on visas and passports (and also order online) at www.uk.cibt.com/virginatlantic EU customers with biometric passports can now use new self clearance gates at Border Control. If your passport has this logo, save yourself time.

Health advice

Little Red. One big network Fly our UK domestic service. And enjoy our famously friendly welcome across an even wider area. Have you flown Virgin Atlantic Little Red yet? It connects you if you’re travelling between Edinburgh, Aberdeen or Manchester and London Heathrow. And it connects with the rest of the world via our longhaul network. All the frills included Flying Little Red is like flying Virgin Atlantic, just a shorter hop. Relax into a comfortable leather seat and enjoy the warm welcome you expect. On flights departing before 9am we serve delicious hot breakfast rolls with tea, coffee and juice. On flights departing after 9am, choose from cookies or Tyrrells plane crisps and a full bar service.

Generous baggage allowance The checked in luggage allowance on Little Red is 23kg, the same as Economy on our longhaul flights, making travel seamless. There are increased allowances if you’re travelling in Premium Economy or Upper Class. So your bags are taken care of too. Easy connections to the rest of the world Visit friends or take a UK break somewhere new. Or connect with our worldwide destinations between more UK cities. Connecting at London Heathrow is as easy as ABC, with simple bus transfers between terminals. To find out more and book a Little Red flight, visit www.virginatlantic.com

DVT is more likely to strike if you are immobile for a long time (post-operative patients are at risk), so long-haul flyers should take the following precautions… — Drink lots of fluid and avoid excess alcohol. — Keep your circulation going during the flight by wiggling your toes and ankles, taking a walk up and down the aisle if possible. — Check out the Virgin health video for further health tips.

Connecting from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

Welcome to Heathrow

Follow the purple signs for Flight Connections (UK & Ireland route).

Connections bus

A bus will transfer you to Terminal 2. Buses are free and depart every 6-10 minutes.

Passport control

Arriving international passengers pass through UK immigration control at Heathrow. An image will be taken as required for the Department for Transport.

Hand baggage check

To ensure it conforms to UK and EU regulations. Liquids in containers over 100ml are not allowed.

Security screening

You will pass through security screening. If you are a non-UK resident and have goods to declare, please use the HM Customs telephone before security control.

Airline desks

If you need to visit the Virgin Atlantic transfer desk, you'll find it here.

Shop, eat & relax

The screens in the departure lounge will be updated when your gate opens and again when your flight is ready for boarding.

Use your

mobile phone So, you’re on a connected flight – how exciting! But what does that mean? It means you can use your own mobile phone, on an aircraft!

AeroMobile is the network you’ll roam on inflight, just like you’ll roam on a foreign network when you’re overseas. It is a registered mobile phone operator; the only difference is they operate at 37,000ft.

The bottom line is you’ll be billed by your mobile operator, so whatever they charge you for roaming, typically in the ‘rest of the world’ category, is what you’ll pay. You will usually receive a free text from your home operator with pricing information.

— A mid-Atlantic text to your friend in London travels 455,804km over satellite networks, and would typically reach them in less than 30 seconds. That’s the same as 11 trips around the world in just half a minute!

To celebrate the fact that you need never be incommunicado again, and that being a geek is cool, here are some nerdy facts about our inflight connectivity service that might surprise you!

— So far this year Virgin Atlantic passengers have sent over a quarter of a million texts to friends, family and colleagues from 37,000ft.

— Did you know that AeroMobile has agreements with over 220 operators around the world, so even if you’re not from the UK you can probably use the service.

They also operate over satellites, which is a bit cooler than mobile phone masts.

How to use WiFi on connected flights: On certain aircraft, not only can you use your mobile phone to call or text but you can also wirelessly connect your portable devices to our WiFi service. After takeoff, crew will advise if your aircraft is WiFi enabled, so listen out for announcements.

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— Sending an email to your boss from 37,000ft only takes a few seconds longer than being in the office – they’ll never know the difference! — The average cost of sending a text from onboard is just 45p.

onboard How to use your phone onboard:

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Remember to switch your phone off for take-off and landing. After take-off (above 6,000 metres) the AeroMobile service will become available.

Switch your phone on, making sure ‘Flight mode’ is off and ‘Roaming’ is on.

If your phone doesn’t automatically connect to the AeroMobile network, manually select AeroMobile in Settings/Carrier or Mobile Networks.

Once connected you’ll receive a welcome text from AeroMobile. It’s likely you’ll receive a text from your home mobile operator with pricing information.

You can now use your mobile phone to call, text, email and surf the internet. Usage is billed by your home phone operator and international roaming rates apply.

Be aware that when using the data roaming services your network operator’s standard roaming charges will apply.

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sustainability

Introducing ‘Birthday Girl’ We’re happy to introduce you to the newest member of our fleet, ‘Birthday Girl’. Launched on the 28 October 2014 to Boston, she’s the first of 21 Boeing 787-9’s we have on order. Our new aircraft will set the benchmark for inflight service and comfort, and you can expect some exciting treats when you step onboard. The benefits go far beyond the onboard experience as the 787-9 also has some great sustainability credentials to shout about:

HYBRID LAMINAR FLOW CONTROL (HLFC) A precisely engineered front section of the tail reduces air resistance, helping to reduce fuel use. COMPOSITE STRUCTURE Use of carbon-fibre (instead of aluminium) for the main fuselage and wings make the aircraft lighter and more durable, as well as reducing airframe noise. Consideration has also been made for use of materials which are recyclable at end of life.

CLEANER, FRESHER AIR Air inlets allow a constant flow of fresh air into the cabin. An advanced filtration system helps make the cabin air cleaner for passengers, helping jet lag.

QUIETER ENGINES The Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines have scalloped shaped cowlings to help to reduce noise output. This has helped us achieve ‘Quiet Mark’ certification and an award, recognising the noise output of approximately 60% smaller than aircraft of a comparable size.

Change is in the Air is the name we give to our sustainability strategy because we believe that sustainability means changing things for the better. Change is in the Air includes our environment and community investment programmes. virginatlantic.com/changeisintheair

CO2 EMISSIONS Combined efficiencies will result in about 20% savings in greenhouse gas emissions compared to similar aircraft.

SMOOTH, FLEXIBLE WING Advanced wing design and raked wingtips reduce drag, make the aircraft more fuel efficient, as well as reducing turbulence for passengers.

ENVIRONMENT

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

e’re consistently working to reduce our impact W on the environment; reducing our greenhouse gas emissions with more efficient fleet, helping drive the creation of sustainable aviation fuels for the future, and working to reduce our noise footprint. On the ground, we’re focussing on better managing our energy, vehicles, water and waste. And we’re also helping our designers, buyers and suppliers to create more sustainable supply chains.

Our partnership with Free The Children is fantastic. Free the Children’s mission is to create a world where all young people are free to achieve their fullest potential as agents of change. It’s helping us deliver sustainable change in overseas communities, and inspiring young people in the UK to ‘be the change’ they want to see in the world, through an empowering schools’ programme.

ant to do your bit? Start W by offsetting the carbon emissions associated with your journey. Our scheme, in partnership with award winning offset specialist The CarbonNeutral Company, is designed to help finance renewable energy and resource conservation projects all over the world. Visit virginatlantic.com/changeisintheair and put your flight details into the carbon calculator.

You can help support their work, right from your seat. Please place any loose change or foreign currency in the Change for Children envelope with your headset and hand it to one of our cabin crew. To keep it safe, please don’t leave it in your seat pocket. Your donation will help support international sustainable community development and inspire young people in the UK to take action. Thank you!

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