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On the cover Georgio Moroder
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Giorgio Moroder’s Musical Milestones
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I Feel Love Donna Summer Written and produced by Moroder and, simply put, the record that became the template for modern-day dance music. Its brilliant combination of electronic energy and soaring melody reverberates to this day. “It was like magic,” says Giorgio in our Vera special. “That combination of the hard disco, electronic, metallic kind of sound and then the sweet voice of Donna.”
Midnight Express soundtrack The score that opened the door to Hollywood for the multi-talented Italian. “I got into the movies basically with the help of Donna’s song being a big hit,” he says. “Alan Parker called me and said he wanted a piece of music in the style, the adrenalin, of I Feel Love.” Flashdance, Scarface, Top Gun and countless other soundtracks followed.
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The gentleman born Giovanni Giorgio Moroder in Italy in 1940 is, inarguably, one of the founders of modern-day dance-pop. But any danger that that might engender a certain arrogance was dispelled within seconds when we met to record our Vera special about his incredible musical resumé. Giorgio was delightfully modest and irreverent, as we discussed a career of extraordinary electronic innovation. Moroder’s new album Déjà Vu, his first in his own name for 30 years, features a song that wryly observes his renewed coolness and “superstar DJ” status, 74 Is The New 24. He jokes that he’s now updated that title by a year. The album credits read like the velvet-rope VIP area of one of the clubs he travels the world playing, crammed with such guests as Sia, Kylie Minogue, Charli XCX, Kelis, Britney Spears and Foxes. “I’m quite in beautiful company,” he beams.
Call Me Blondie Another silver screen highlight, from the soundtrack of American Gigolo — and Giorgio makes it sound so easy. “I composed the song and I sent it to Deborah Harry. She was watching the movie and she told me not too long ago that she loved the colour and the feel of it. She wrote the lyrics which fit the movie so well, about this guy who was a gigolo.”
But then he always has been, and Giorgio’s sheer lust for life comes shining through the conversation. We cover his pioneering synthesiser work, which began with his original of Chicory Tip’s 1972 UK number one single Son of My Father; landmarks like Donna Summer’s Love To Love You Baby (“we took the lights down and she moaned it in a matter of ten minutes”); and sessions with everyone from Debbie Harry to Daft Punk, with whom he won his fourth Grammy last year for his work on their album Random Access Memories. In the Moroder trophy cabinet, the current tally is Grammys: 4, Oscars: 3, but don’t rule out more changes to that scoreline. He talks with pride about his three Academy Awards, for writing and production on Top Gun, Flashdance and Midnight Express.
Together In Electric Dreams Giorgio Moroder with Philip Oakey A top three UK hit single from 1984 that’s more fondly remembered than the movie of the same name, even if Moroder laughingly points out that it contained his acting debut “for exactly 17 seconds.” But the voice of Human League frontman Oakey was the perfect match for Giorgio’s canvas of synthesisers.
Then there’s the hit singles Together In Electric Dreams with Philip Oakey, Cat People with David Bowie…it’s the old stunt about how many people you could cram into a Mini, restyled as how many hits you can squeeze into 90 minutes. It should all be in a book, but the youngest 75-year-old in the world is too busy to write it. “When my moustache is not growing anymore, then I’m retiring, and maybe then I write,” he laughs. “Maybe tomorrow, maybe in ten years.” Words by Paul Sexton The full version of this exclusive interview can be found in our audio section – for more details please turn to page 38.
Déjà Vu Giorgio Moroder His star-packed return to top billing in his own right, and an impressive update of his classic disco sound for the EDM (Electronic Dance Music) generation. “I have all great, beautiful singers, I’m very lucky with my set-up,” he says. “Sia: amazing, total professional. Kylie: what a darling, fabulous to work with.” And so he continues to enthuse. 75 Is The New 25.
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The Age Of Adaline
Español, Français, Deutsch , 中文字幕 Romance, 113 mins 12 Director: Lee Toland Krieger Starring: Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Harrison Ford
No, she’s not a vampire, but even so Adaline (Lively) has stayed 29-years-old for eight decades. In hiding to protect her secret, she finally begins to come out of her shell when she falls for Huisman and then meets his parents (Ellen Burstyn and Ford). Romantic and affecting, you might find you ‘have something in your eye’ by the end of this one.
Aloha Romance, 105 mins 12 Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams
Crowe, the director who brought us Jerry Maguire and Almost Famous, knows his way around a romance. So when Cooper’s military contractor returns to Honolulu, reconnects with an old flame (McAdams) while also falling for a new one (Stone), what emerges is a sweet, quirky and beautifully acted love story bearing Crowe’s distinctive touch.
Ant-Man Español, Français, Deutsch , 中文字幕 Action, 117 mins Director: Peyton Reed Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll
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Taking a break from the usual epic approach beloved of Marvel, Ant-Man thinks small, while also adding a dose of comedy to the mix. Not only that, but with Rudd as a conman who must shrink in order to pull off a most unusual theft, it may well be the world’s first Super Hero heist movie. It’s certainly the most entertaining. Playing in 3D Audio.
“ The casting of Paul Rudd signals that intelligence, humour and self-deprecation are the priorities.” The Guardian on Ant-Man Cinderella Español, Français, Deutsch Family, 113 mins Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Cate Blanchett, Lily James, Richard Madden
Beyond The Reach Deutsch Thriller, 91 mins 12 Director: Jean-Baptiste Léonetti Starring: Michael Douglas, Jeremy Irvine, Hanna Mangan Lawrence
Currently enjoying a late-career renaissance, Douglas is on tremendous form here as a hunter who pays a scout to help him find big game. However, something goes wrong between the two men (no spoilers) and they end up in a deadly game of cat and mouse. A simple plot is mined for nail-biting thrills and the result is as tense as it sounds. 6
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With Downton Abbey’s James as the titular Cinders, Madden her beau, Helena Bonham Carter as a typically batty fairy godmother and Blanchett deliciously evil as the stepmother, this update of an old classic ticks all the boxes. Prepare to be stunned, meanwhile, by Branagh’s lush direction, making this a modern classic in the making, and a treat on every level.
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Chappie Español, Français, Deutsch Sci-Fi, 120 mins Director: Neill Blomkamp Starring: Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, Hugh Jackman
A sci-fi thriller set in a near-future where a police droid begins to develop sentient feelings. Pretty soon Chappie finds himself at the centre of a fierce battle between the good, his creator Deon (Patel), the bad, Vincent (Jackman), and the ugly (the South African rap duo Die Antwoord). The result is as visually stunning and actionpacked as it is engaging and thought-provoking.
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Español, Français, Deutsch Comedy, 101 mins Directors: Andrew Mogel, Jarrad Paul Starring: Jack Black, James Marsden, Kathryn Hahn
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How far would you go to be popular? That’s the question posed by this outrageous and unpredictable comedy. Black stars as the organiser of a high school reunion who wants to invite the school’s most popular – and now most successful – ex-pupil (Marsden). When he catches the guy up, however, he gets more than he bargained for, and pretty soon things get dark (i.e. funny)…
movies The Diary of a Teenage Girl Deutsch, Español Drama, 102 mins Director: Marielle Heller Starring: Bel Powley, Alexander Skarsgård, Kristen Wiig
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mother’s 35-year-old boyfriend, Monroe (Skarsgård). By viewing events through Minnie’s eyes as well as the entries in her audio diary, the film refuses to moralise on a very dubious situation and instead emerges as a funny, warm and humorous account of a subject matter rarely tackled. Not to be missed.
This unapologetically frank look at teenage sexuality was the winner of the Grand Prix at the Berlin film Festival. Set in San Francisco in 1976 it boasts a standout performance from Powley as 15-year-old Minnie, who experiences a profound awakening when she loses her virginity. The problem is the guy in question – her
Dope Español, Français, Deutsch Comedy, 103 mins 15 Director: Rick Famuyiwa Starring: Shameik Moore, Tony Revolori, Kiersey Clemons
Disney Tomorrowland: A World Beyond
Français, Deutsch, Español, 中文字幕 Adventure, 130 mins Director: Brad Bird Starring: George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Hugh Laurie
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Based on – and this is probably a first – a zone in Disneyland, and fired by the prodigious imagination of its director Bird, Tomorrowland is a riot of ideas and adventure. The plot revolves around Robertson discovering a portal to another world – but to say much more would be to spoil what is one of the year’s most colourful and consistently surprising family friendly blockbusters.
Billed as a coming-ofage tale for the hip-hop generation, comedy-drama Dope stars Moore as Malcolm, a rap-obsessed high-school kid. He’s also a bit of a goody-twoshoes – until, that is, the night he and two pals finds themselves at a drug dealer’s party. From there, the trio embark on an occasionally dangerous adventure marked by some very bad decisions indeed.
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movies Fantastic Four Action, 100 mins Director: Josh Trank Starring: Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan
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Brand-new new origin story for the quartet from New York, who teleport to an alternate universe and find themselves transformed into superheroes. First the foursome must come to terms with their incredible new powers. Next they must save the world from their former friend turned enemy, Dr Doom (Toby Kebbell).
Entourage
Français, Deutsch, Español, 中文字幕 Comedy, 104 mins Director: Doug Ellin Starring: Adrian Grenier, Kevin Connolly, Jeremy Piven
“ [Trank] builds this...comic book story from the ground up and gives his gifted cast room to breathe life into characters.” BBC on Fantastic Four
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Playing the same comedic, bromance-heavy notes as its TV counterpart, this big-screen adaptation finds movie star Vincent and his ‘boys’ Eric, Turtle and Johnny tearing things up in style-and-starobsessed LA. Brash, loud and very funny, it may have been given a rough ride by critics, but one thing’s for sure: with over fifty celebrity cameos, glamorous cars and locales, Entourage is never boring.
Fast & Furious 7
Español, Français, Deutsch, 中文字幕 Action, 137 mins Director: James Wan Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jason Statham
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Though tinged with sadness (the film is dedicated to star Paul Walker, who died in a car accident prior to its release), Fast & Furious 7 remains the very best of guilty pleasures. As usual the story (Vin Diesel wants revenge) is a mere excuse for chrome-plated, turbo-fuelled eye candy. Are they fast? Indeed they are. Are they furious? Absolutely livid. Playing in 3D Audio.
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Far From The Madding Crowd Romance, 119 mins Director: Thomas Vinterberg Starring: Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Sheen
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This critically adored mounting of Thomas Hardy’s classic novel is everything you want of its source material: romantic, windswept and ravishing to look at it. Set in 1870s Dorset – the bleak English countryside so beloved of Hardy – it stars Mulligan as the heiress courted by three men but still determined to forge her own path in life.
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Français, Deutsch Crime, 105 mins Directors: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa Starring: Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Adrian Martinez
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Smith is back to his best in this caper comedy about two con-artists forced to work together. He plays grizzled veteran Nicky, while Robbie essays the young upstart Jess. When they separately become involved in the same scam they must work together to stay alive. Featuring appealing turns from the leads as well as nailbiting setpieces, this is superior escapist entertainment.
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Get Hard Deutsch Comedy, 100 mins Director: Etan Cohen Starring: Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Craig T. Nelson
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Very funny near-the-knuckle comedy starring Ferrell as a businessman who, when he’s framed and sentenced to jail, decides to prepare for the upcoming ordeal. On hand to help him acclimatise is Darnell (Hart), who convinces King he’s a hardened exconvict. Trouble is, Darnell is probably even more clueless than his pupil…
Animation, 94 mins Director: Tim Johnson Voices of: Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin
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DreamWorks animated comedy with a star-studded voice cast (Parsons, Rihanna, Martin and Jennifer Lopez) in the story of a lovable extra-terrestrial called Oh. While on the run from his own people, Oh seeks sanctuary on Earth where he hits it off with an adventurous little girl (Rihanna). As their friendship blossoms, each discovers the true meaning of the word ‘home’.
Inside Out
Español, Français, Deutsch , 中文字幕 Animation, 102 mins Directors: Pete Docter, Ronaldo Del Carmen Voices of: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black
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In the tradition of Up, Wall-E and Toy Story 3, Inside Out is Pixar at its boundary-pushing best. Funny and emotionally affecting, it takes place almost entirely in the head of 11-year-old Riley, who is controlled by emotions living in her brain – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness – which then come into conflict as they try to navigate Riley through a new start in life.
Jurassic World
Español, Français, Deutsch , 中文字幕 Action, 124 mins Director: Colin Trevorrow Starring: Chris Pratt, Ty Simpkins, Bryce Dallas Howard
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The thrill ride of the year finds man-of-themoment Pratt heading the cast as a new Jurassic theme park opens on the site of the original. All goes well until the park’s newest attraction - the genetically modified, T. rex dwarfing Indominus rex predator dino escapes and the bodies start piling up, despite dino-wrangler Owen’s (Pratt) warning of the dangers of tinkering with Jurassic genetics. To paraphrase Jeff Goldblum in the second film, at first it’s ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’, and then it’s running and screaming. Playing in 3D Audio.
The Longest Ride
Romance, 128 mins 12 Director: George Tillman Jr. Starring: Britt Robertson, Scott Eastwood, Alan Alda
The Legend of Barney Thomson Comedy, 96 mins Director: Robert Carlyle Starring: Robert Carlyle, Emma Thompson, Ray Winstone
The feature film directorial debut of actor Carlyle is a ‘hilariously gruesome’ and ‘deliciously macabre’ black comedy about a mediocre Glaswegian barber (Carlyle) who embarks on a new life as a serial killer. Support comes from Ray Winstone, Ashley Jensen and Emma Thompson, who is outstanding as Barney’s mother. 10
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Based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks, this sweet romantic-drama stars Eastwood as Luke, a former champion bull rider, who goes on a date with Sophia (Robertson), who’s about to leave for a new life in New York. Though they hit it off the pair decide the relationship can never work. But when they come across an accident on the way home, the discovery of some love letters sets them on an altogether different path.
Español, Français, Deutsch , 中文字幕 Action, 120 mins 15 Director: George Miller Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult
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Mad Max Fury Road
The long version of the plot goes like this: when Imperator Furiosa (Theron) attempts to free the captive wives of Immortan Joe, Max (Hardy) finds himself at the centre of an epic cross-desert pursuit. The short version is this: there’s a chase. And what a chase it is! We also have the original Mad Max on board too! Playing in 3D Audio.
Maggie Deutsch Horror, 95 mins Director: Henry Hobson Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Abigail Breslin, Joely Richardson
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Set in a post-zombie apocalypse US, Breslin stars as Maggie, who has the virus and will soon ‘turn’ – with all the usual homicidal tendencies present and correct. Loving father Schwarzenegger elects to keep her at home, despite the danger to his family. Distrust, paranoia and the mounting threat of Maggie’s transformation combine with the terrible knowledge of the inevitable.
Magic Mike XXL
Español, Français, Deutsch , 中文字幕 Comedy, 115 mins 15 Director: Gregory Jacobs Starring: Channing Tatum, Joe Manganiello, Matt Bomer
Love & Mercy
Español, Français, Deutsch , 中文字幕 Biopic, 121 mins Director: Bill Pohlad Starring: John Cusack, Paul Dano, Elizabeth Banks
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Love & Mercy follows two periods of Beach Boy Brian Wilson’s life: the emerging psychosis of the 1960s, as the tortured genius struggled and ultimately failed to follow up his masterpiece Pet Sounds, and the limbo of the 1980s. Dano is exquisite as the younger Wilson, while Cusack depicts the broken man of later with consummate skill.
Magic Mike: a film about male strippers that, thanks to Tatum’s central performance, brilliant dance scenes and a tongue firmly in its well-toned cheek, was unexpectedly brilliant. This sequel: more of the same as Mike decides to rejoin the Kings of Tampa for a last hurrah, packing his thong and setting off to Myrtle Beach for a stripping convention.
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Marvel’s Avengers: Age Of Ultron Man Up Español Comedy, 86 mins Director: Ben Palmer Starring: Lake Bell, Simon Pegg, Rory Kinnear
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Nancy (Bell) is single, hungover, exhausted by her attempts to find love, and currently on a train to her parents’ wedding anniversary. Before she can get there she runs into runs into 40-year-old divorcee Jack (Pegg), who mistakes her for his blind date.
Español, Français, Deutsch , 中文字幕 Action, 141 mins Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo
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The Gang (that’s Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye) are back and being put to the ultimate test as the villainous Ultron (James Spader) decides he wants planet Earth for breakfast. As you’d expect it’s a feast of big names and bigger action that all comes together beautifully thanks in part to the ever-skilful direction of Whedon.
“ Mann, Cooke and Cyler deserve to be stars of tomorrow, right now. This film ... pulls the ground out from under you.” Rolling Stone on Me And Earl And The Dying Girl
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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl Drama, 105 mins Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Starring: Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler, Olivia Cooke
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Indie hit, Me and Earl And The Dying Girl finds high schooler Greg occupied with three things: hanging out with buddy Earl, shooting parodies of classic movies and trying to be cool – with the emphasis very much on the latter. However, his outlook begins to change when he runs into Rachel, who has just been diagnosed with cancer.
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Français, Deutsch, Español, 中文字幕 Animation, 91 mins Directors: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin Voices of: Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton
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Despicable Me’s Gru takes a back seat for this animated spin-off solely about his little yellow henchmen, the minions. Desperate to serve an evil bigwig, Bob and co. find themselves at the supervillain convention where they soon hook up with the villainous Scarlet Overkill (Bullock).
Warning: Contains scenes unsuitable for nervous flyers. 日本語, Français, Deutsch , 中文字幕 Action, 131 mins Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Jeremy Renner
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Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation
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In this latest instalment of cinema’s most reliable action franchise, the IMF team are forced to go rogue to prove the existence of an international criminal consortium – and Ethan finds himself on the run from the CIA. Brilliant action, luminous performances. For thrills and spills you can’t go wrong with this one. Playing in 3D Audio.
“ Oyelowo gives a riveting, disorienting and suspenseful tour of an unraveling mind.” New York Times on Nightingale
Paper Towns Drama, 116 mins Director: Jake Schreier Starring: Nat Wolff, Cara Delevingne, Austin Abrams
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Life is all mapped out for Quentin. Until, that is he meets Margo (Delevingne) and embarks on a momentous evening of fun. However, when Margo goes missing lovelorn Quentin sets off in pursuit, inspired by a series of cryptic messages. Funny and insightful, with a startling performance from a model-turned-actor Delevingne, Paper Towns is a gem.
Nightingale
Français, Deutsch, Español Drama, 83 mins Director: Elliott Lester Starring: David Oyelowo
A remarkable portrait of one man’s downward spiral, Nightingale features an outstanding performance from Oyelowo inhabiting the part of isolated war veteran Peter. Unease and dread build just as surely as Peter unwinds, and the fact that you can’t take your eyes off it is a testament to Oyelowo’s powerhouse central turn.
Pitch Perfect 2
Français, Deutsch, Español, 中文字幕 Comedy, 115 mins Director: Elizabeth Banks Starring: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld
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Last time out, acapella group The Bellas triumphed against all odds. In this sequel, Beca (Kendrick) and pals start out on top but after a disastrous Presidential performance find themselves back in the dumps. Can they reclaim former glories? The jokes come thick and fast, the singing never fails to entertain and the pitch is even more perfect than last time out. Playing in 3D Audio. 13
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Poltergeist
Horror, 94 mins 15 Director: Gil Kenan Starring: Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt, Kennedi Clements
This update of the classic original finds Rockwell and family moving into a new home, only to find it possessed by all manner of demonic spirits. As if supernatural mayhem wasn’t enough, the ghoulies then take the family’s daughter, provoking a fightback of epic dimensions. It is, as you’d expect from producer Sam ‘Evil Dead’ Raimi, very, very scary indeed.
Run All Night Français, Deutsch Action, 114 mins Director: Jaume Collet-Serra Starring: Liam Neeson, Ed Harris, Joel Kinnaman Pixels
日本語, Français, Deutsch Comedy, 106 mins Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan
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In 1982, NASA sent an ‘Earth culture’ capsule into space. Unfortunately, aliens misinterpreted the videogames included as an act of war and responded in kind. Now the present day planet must turn to Sandler’s team of ageing game pros to save Earth from Donkey Kong, Pac Man and the like. The result is very funny, weirdly surreal, full of action.
Continuing his dominance (okay, let’s face it, his monopoly of…) the craggy action-hero market, Neeson stars as Mafia hitman Jimmy Conlon. When the mob put a hit out on his son, Jimmy’s forced to go up against his former boss (Harris) to protect his boy at all costs. Together they must outwit the cops and contract killers to survive the night.
San Andreas
Warning: Contains scenes unsuitable for nervous flyers. Français, Deutsch, Español, 中文字幕 Action, 114 mins Director: Brad Peyton Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario
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The famous San Andreas fault lets rip a disaster-movie greatest hits package in this devastation epic. As buildings collapse and tidal waves ram ships into the Golden Gate Bridge, pilot Johnson must locate his wife and daughter. Meanwhile, Kylie Minogue and Paul Giamatti are among those caught up in the artfully framed devastation. Blockbusters don’t get much more blockbustin’ than this. Playing in 3D Audio.
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Drama, 109 mins Director: Laurie Weltz Starring: India Ennenga, James Frecheville, Danny Glover
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Growing up in Texas, 15-year-old Scout (Ennenga) and her younger sister Lulu are two peas in a pod. However, when their estranged father takes Lulu, Scout is determined to track down and rescue her little sister – and, as we discover, a determined Scout is not to be denied. Joining up with suicidal mental patient Sam (Frecheville), Scout goes on a road trip that will change her life and that of Sam and Lulu too. With great support from the likes of Ellen Burstyn, Jane Seymour and especially Danny Glover as the cop trying to track down the errant pair, this is a beautifully drawn coming-of-age tale with a warm heart and a soft centre.
Comedy, 122 mins Director: John Madden Starring: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy
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The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel PG
This sequel to the silver-haired original reunites most of the original cast (Dench, Smith, Nighy…) as well as adding Richard Gere into the mix. Just as before, the magic is in the myriad of subplots involving the eccentric, sometimes-lovelorn residents of the titular retirement home. Exotic Indian marriages, ardent suitors, English irony – all is packaged delightfully in one of the most charming films for years.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water Français, Deutsch, Español Family, 93 mins Director: Paul Tibbett Starring: Tom Kenny, Antonio Banderas, Bill Fagerbakke
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An ever-reliable delivery system for jokes that delight both young and old, Spongebob sets out on a second, slightly belated (the last one was out more than 10 years ago) cinematic adventure. It finds him on a quest to recover a stolen recipe, and with Banderas joining the fun as the diabolical pirate Burger Beard, this is freewheeling anarchic fun.
Southpaw Français, Deutsch, Español Action, 124 mins Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Oona Laurence
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Brace yourselves, fight fans, this boxing movie in the grand tradition of Rocky is, as one critic says, ‘an emotional powerhouse’. Much of the credit goes to buffed-up star Gyllenhaal, who brings a raw intensity to the role. He plays boxer Billy Hope who finds himself in the gutter after a family tragedy but then, thanks to the tutelage of coach Titus ‘Tick’ Willis (Forest Whitaker), gets a shot at the world light heavyweight title. The scene is set for the kind of pulsating, punishing boxing climax you would expect from a cast of this calibre and Antoine ‘Training Day’ Fuqua behind the camera. No, it’s not especially original, but Southpaw pushes the right buttons and it pushes them with style.
Spy
Warning: Contains scenes unsuitable for nervous flyers. Action, 120 mins 15 Director: Paul Feig Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Jude Law
McCarthy is at her brilliant best in this role-reversal spoof on countless Bond and Bourne movies. She plays Susan, a deskbound, behind-the-scenes brains for high profile spies such as Bradley Fine (Law) and Rick Ford (Jason Statham). However, when security is compromised, Susan must go into action on the frontline herself, going deep undercover to prevent a world crisis.
Ted 2
Deutsch, Español, 中文字幕 Comedy, 116 mins Director: Seth MacFarlane Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Amanda Seyfried
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Fans of the first Ted can rejoice safe in the knowledge that the sequel delivers another dose of bawdy and surreal comedy. When foulmouthed cuddly toy Ted is declared property of the government, he hires an inexperienced lawyer and embarks on a seemingly hopeless legal battle to regain his rightful legal status. 15
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Warning: Contains scenes unsuitable for nervous flyers. Français, Deutsch, Español, 中文字幕 Action, 126 mins Director: Alan Taylor Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke
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Arnie returns to the series that made his name for an instalment that is part remake, part sequel and part update. As in the first one, Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) is sent back to 1984 to save Sarah Connor (Game of Thrones’ Clarke) and finds himself allied with the Guardian (Schwarzenegger). Big on spectacle and laughs, it’s a fine addition to one of cinema’s greatest franchises. Playing in 3D Audio.
Tinkerbell And The Legend Of The Neverbeast Français, Deutsch, Español Animation, 76 mins Director: Steve Loter Voices of: Ginnifer Goodwin, Mae Whitman, Rosario Dawson
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Tinker Bell and pals are back in this animated adventure for children. It finds Fawn (Goodwin) entranced by the legend of the Never Beast, seeing a tender heart beneath his gruff exterior. However, when the scout fairies set out to capture the Never Beast, Fawn must persuade Tink and co to help rescue the creature before time runs out.
Comedy, 91 mins Director: Ken Scott Starring: Vince Vaughn, Tom Wilkinson, Dave Franco
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This (very) raunchy comedy stars Vaughn as a hard-working small business owner who, with his two associates (Wilkinson and Franco), travel to Europe to close a vital deal. However, what begins as a routine trip goes off the rails in every imaginable way, including an unplanned stop at a massive fetish event.
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Français, Deutsch, Español, 中文字幕 Comedy, 99 mins 15 Directors: John Francis Daley, Jonathan M. Goldstein Starring: Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Skyler Gisondo
As much a remake as it is a sequel, this new entry in the National Lampoon’s Vacation series finds Rusty Griswold taking his family on a road trip to Walley World. Needless to say the results are as chaotic and uproariously funny as they ever were, featuring some surprise cameos and a scene with raw sewage that you won’t forget in a hurry.
Trainwreck
Español, Français, Deutsch , 中文字幕 Comedy, 125 mins Director: Judd Apatow Starring: Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie Larson
Comedian-of-the-moment Schumer plays Amy, who at the tender age of 13 is told by her father ‘monogamy isn’t realistic’. Fast forward 23 years and Amy is, as she says herself, ‘a modern chick who does what she wants.’ Which inevitably involves drinking enormous quantities of alcohol and dating loads of guys. Until, that is, she meets somebody new 16
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(Hader). Will the course of true love run smooth? Well, considering this comes from Judd Apatow, the producer of Bridesmaids and the director of Knocked Up, and stars the woman they’re calling the funniest in America, the answer is a resounding no. It’s funny, it’s outrageous, and it is most definitely not your average romantic comedy.
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Mandarin, Cantonese Action, 102 mins Director: Ho-leung Lau Starring: Francis Ng, Simon Yam
When a corrupt Roman leader arrives with an army to claim the Silk Road, Huo An (Chan) teams up with an elite legion of defected Roman soldiers. 天将雄狮
!, 动作片, 125, 李仁港 李仁港 成龙, 约翰·库萨克 腐败的罗马将军提比斯率领浩浩荡荡的 军队逼至西域，妄图侵占丝绸之路。为保 护西域安危，霍安从叛逃的罗马士兵中挑 选人才，组建了一支精英部队。
Psychiatrist Chow (Xiaoming) thinks his reputation is ruined after releasing a patient who then commits a murder so he decides to help the killer (Lau) conceal the crime. 暴风语
!, 剧情片, 99, 李光耀 李光耀 刘青云, 黄晓明 精神科医生周明杰试图通过帮助其以前的病人掩 盖罪行来挽救自己的事业。
Ever Since We Loved Mandarin Romance, 105 mins Director: Li Yu Starring: Fan Bingbing, Han Geng
A group of medical students in the ‘90s negotiate the demands of university and youth; alienation, growth, and the ache of love and desire. 万物生长
!, 爱情片, 105, 李玉 李玉 范冰冰, 韩庚 一群医学生探讨大学和青春的需求。
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Big F is released from prison and plans a truck heist armed with BB guns, however another crew also plans to rob the truck on the same day armed with AK47s. 冲锋车
!, 动作片, 102, 刘浩良 刘浩良 吴镇宇, 任达华 发哥谋划了一场运尸车大劫案， 但是另一队人马也在计划同一天抢劫同一辆运 尸车。
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Wolf Totem Mandarin Adventure, 114 mins Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud Starring: Shaofeng Feng, Shawn Dou
Mandarin, Cantonese Action, 120 mins Director: Soi Cheang Starring: Tony Jaa, Wu Jing
Sent to live among the nomadic herdsmen of Inner Mongolia, young Beijing student Chen Zhen (Feng) is caught between the advance of civilization from the south and marauding wolves to the north.
Thai Police officer Chai becomes a prison guard in order to raise money for his ill daughter. 杀破狼 2 之杀无赦
!, 动作片, 120, 郑保瑞 郑保瑞 托尼·贾, 吴京 泰国警官阿猜为了筹钱医治身患 白血病的女儿，成了一名狱警。
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!, 惊险片, 114, 让·雅克·阿诺 让·雅克·阿诺 冯绍峰, 窦骁 陈阵被送到内蒙古，在这里不仅有文明社 会，更有野蛮凶狠的狼群。
Badlapur Hindi Thriller, 135 mins Director: Sriram Raghavan Starring: Varun Dhawan, Yami Gautam
Gabbar Is Back Hindi Action, 128 mins Director: Krish Starring: Akshay Kumar, Shruti Haasan
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A bank robbery claims the lives of Raghu’s wife and child. 15 years later Raghu (Dhawan) is out for revenge when he finds out the name of one the robbers.
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Hindi thriller starring Kumar as Singh Rajput, who assembles a vigilante military network in order to eliminate corrupt officials. As pressure builds on the police to stop him, Balbir Singh (Sonu Sood) is summoned to head the task force.
Tanu Weds Manu Returns
Bombay Velvet Hindi Crime, 149 mins Director: Anurag Kashyap Starring: Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma
Set in Bombay in 1920, against a backdrop of ambition, love, greed, and swinging jazz, crime drama Bombay Velvet stars Kapoor as Johnny, a small-time gangster and nightclub boss.
Hindi Romance, 128 mins Director: Anand L. Rai Starring: Kangana Ranaut, R. Madhavan
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Hindi Drama, 170 mins Director: Zoya Akhtar Starring: Anil Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra
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Ayesha (Chopra) and Kabir (Ranveer Singh) plan a cruise to mark their parents’ wedding anniversary. However, problems of the heart intrude and dad Kamal (Kapoor) is up to something shady…
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Prepare to have your faith in humanity restored by this heartwarming featurelength documentary about a five-year-old leukemia sufferer whose wish to be Batman is granted in spectacular style – becoming a worldwide phenomenon in the process.
Amy 128 mins
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Be warned: this portrait of Amy Winehouse, a prodigious talent whose life was cut short by addiction, is by no means an easy viewing experience. Without narration, the tale is told via her own lyrics, scrawled on screen like diary entries, as well as home-movie footage and audio interviews with key players, including her father and Blake Fielder-Civil. Neither come off well, but as footage of standup comedians jesting about her deterioration go to show, there was no shortage of bystanders either.
Toe Tag Parole: To Live and Die on Yard A 79 mins
Featuring unprecedented access to more than 600 Californian prisoners, this documentary shines a light on what its makers, Oscar-winning documentarians Alan and Susan Raymond, call ‘America’s other death penalty’ – life without parole. As one of the inmates says, ‘It’s not better than the death sentence, because it is the death sentence.’ As the film shows, however, there is a glimmer of light thanks to The Progressive Programming Facility, in which prisoners embark on a course of self-improvement while pledging to keep clear of violence, racial tensions, gang activity and drug and alcohol use. In doing so the system offers them something they thought they would never feel again – hope.
That Sugar Film 100 mins
Best of Enemies 88 mins
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This brilliant, thought-provoking documentary both tells the tale of a legendary rivalry and documents a changing media and political landscape. It takes us back to 1968, when, in a bid to improve ratings, the ABC network employed the great thinkers Gore Vidal (liberal) and William F. Buckley (conservative) to debate the issues of the day live on TV. 22
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Beware: this film will change the way you think about health food. Entertaining and informative, it sees filmmaker Damon Gameau embarking on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high-sugar diet – by consuming only ‘healthy’ foods.
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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!
Building Jerusalem: The Making of Modern Rugby 90 mins
Vivid and timely, this film tells the story of England’s legendary victory in the Rugby World Cup of 2003, and includes contributions from coaches and journalists, as well as exclusive interviews with key players.
Atlantic (The Wildest Ocean On Earth) 60 mins
BBC documentary exploring the world’s second-largest ocean. In this episode we go tropical, meeting dolphins, manatees and whale sharks as well as the sunbathing jellyfish that thrive in the Caribbean’s warm, sheltered waters, coral reefs and rich mangrove forests.
Brain Games 30 mins
This reality television series about the human brain encourages viewers to participate in experiments, or ‘brain games’, that emphasize the main points presented in each episode – which in this case is positive thinking.
Attenborough’s Big Birds (Natural World) 60 mins
BBC documentary in which the esteemed naturalist introduces ‘the big birds’. From ostriches to kiwis, they appear to be nature’s greatest novelty act, but far from being the court jesters of the animal world, these flightless curiosities once nearly ruled the land.
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Rugby World Cup 2015 Weekly Highlights 52 mins
Scrum down and tackle all the talking points of this year’s thrilling Rugby World Cup 2015, which recently took place in the United Kingdom.
Sky Sports News 15 mins
Watch the best coverage of your favourite sports: football, golf, rugby, cricket, tennis, F1 and boxing, plus the latest sports news, transfers and scores in this weekly update.
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The Queen’s Garden 60 mins
This fascinating film spends a year in the grounds, capturing the garden from every angle and offering viewers a rare and intimate insight into thirty nine acres unlike any other. Tales of the Royals feature alongside wildlife footage shot throughout the season.
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 making an appearance on the nail-biting Soccer AM webcam. 23
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Comedy 2 Broke Girls 25 mins per episode
The financially challenged duo of this sitcom’s title are Caroline and Max, who worked in a diner while saving to open a cupcake business. As the seasons have progressed the cupcake store has opened, closed and, during our onboard season, opened again…
Family Guy 25 mins per episode
The animated sitcom Family Guy is now in its thirteenth season – and still delivering near-the-knuckle laughs satirising American life.
American Dad 25 mins per episode
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.
House Of Fools 30 mins
Vic Reeves’ and Bob Mortimer’s sitcom enters its second series with an episode in which Vic and Bob feel Erik has come of age and decide to arrange a surprise blind date for him…
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Mockumentary comedy starring David Hasselhoff as a fictionalised (and somewhat tragic) version of himself. In this episode, The Hoff arrives in the UK planning to reignite his flagging career – and willing to do literally anything to recover former glories.
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Comedy Live at the Apollo 30 mins per episode
Now over a decade old and in its tenth series, Live at the Apollo continues to host the world’s best comedians in an environment that never fails to bring out the best in them.
Silicon Valley 30 mins per episode
Now in season two, the show revolves around Richard Hendricks (Thomas Middleditch), a nerd who accidentally invented a data compression algorithm and started a tech company with the proceeds. As with any sitcom worth its salt, Silicon Valley is full of great supporting characters and highly quotable dialogue.
Modern Family 25 mins per episode
Now in its sixth series, this comedy about Jay Pritchett and his extended family of second wife, stepson, infant son, as well as two adult children, their children and other halves (phew), is just as insightful and funny as ever.
Rosie O’Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand Up 60 mins
With hilarious insights about her life as a newly remarried wife and a mother of five, not to mention a deeply personal account of the heart attack she survived two years ago, this is controversial comic Rosie O’Donnell at her very best.
Veep 30 mins per episode
Returning for a much-anticipated fourth season, Armando Iannucci’s brilliant political satire finds the veep, (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) moving up in the world. She’s now, in the parlance of the show, ‘POTUS’ – the President of the United States.
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World’s Greatest Food Markets: New York 60 mins
Pursuing a dream of trading in the world’s greatest food markets, Billingsgate fishmonger Roger Barton heads to New York’s New Fulton market, the biggest and roughest fish market in America. Can he compete with its ruthless traders to make a profit?
Feeding The Super Rich 60 mins
Documentary following the renowned food-finders who cater for the mega-wealthy. Money’s no object as these gourmet go-getters import and prepare the world’s finest and most expensive food and drink, in order to satisfy the appetites of their clients.
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’s glittering world of entertainment. Our resident film guru, Jason Solomons, unearths some of the most compelling films, documentaries and TV to enjoy while zooming through the skies.
Oxford Street Revealed 60 mins
In an episode of the illuminating BBC documentary series about the street that never sleeps, we meet rogue rickshaw drivers and British Transport paramedics who help when a shopper takes a nasty spill on an escalator. 27
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Marking the 125th anniversary of the birth of Agatha Christie, this episode, Greenshaw’s Folly, finds the redoubtable detective (Julia McKenzie) aiding a young mother and son – not knowing it will soon lead to murder.
Broadchurch 60 mins per episode
As the residents of Broadchurch steel themselves for the trial of Joe Miller, DI Alec Hardy (David Tennant) is haunted by the events of his failed murder case in Sandbrook, and calls on DS Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman) for help.
Ballers 30 mins
‘Football has a way of making a man feel invincible,’ growls Spencer Strassmore in this HBO comedy-drama. Mind you, the character’s played by Dwayne Johnson, who probably feels invincible when he catches sight of his own reflection. Sure enough, the man previously known as The Rock cuts an imposing and impressive figure as an ex-player trying to come to terms with his retirement from the game. Determined not to drop off the radar completely, he’s using his legend status to mentor other players. It all adds up to a cracking show with plenty of backstabbing, plenty of bling and zippy one-liners.
The C Word 90 mins
Based on a bestselling account of a woman’s brave fight against breast cancer, The C Word is as funny as it is heartwrenching. Sheridan Smith is superb as Lisa, who makes her personal battle public – and in doing so wins a legion of fans. After this, you’ll be among them.
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If you saw Breaking Bad then you’ll remember Bob Odenkirk’s rascally lawyer, Saul. He was the one who stole every scene. Hardly a surprise, then, that writer Vince Gilligan thought the character had more mileage, and so it proves, with the new show delving into the murky depths of Saul’s early years (his pre-Walter period), as well as explaining how he first crossed paths with Mike (Jonathan Banks, also making a welcome return).
Game of Thrones is back and it’s just as ripe with intrigue, oversexed and violent as ever. This opening episode of the highly anticipated season five finds Daenerys struggling to maintain order in Meereen, while Jon Snow has similar problems at the Wall.
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House of Cards 60 mins
Now in its third season, House of Cards sees the original BBC series transplanted to Washington and given a contemporary sheen. It stars Kevin Spacey as Frank Underwood, whose rise to become US president has done nothing to stop his Machiavellian schemes – as this season opener goes to show.
This first episode of the drama set in the time of the British Raj stars Julie Walters as Cynthia Coffin, who is preparing for the start of the summer season when tragedy strikes and a mysterious assassin appears.
Poldark Murder She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery 120 mins
Cosy mystery introducing culinary wannabe detective Hannah Swensen (Alison Sweeney), a bubbly baker in a sleepy Minnesota town. In this first outing Hannah must turn sleuth after finding her friend murdered behind her shop. 30
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The update of the classic BBC drama has won a legion of fans, thanks to Aidan Turner’s smouldering portrayal of Ross Poldark, who in this opening episode returns to Cornwall and sets about rebuilding his fortune – not to mention enchanting the local women.
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Sorry, all you fans of Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, but the duo don’t return for this second series; instead we have a new story, a new setting and a whole new line-up to savour. Meanwhile, what hasn’t changed is the show’s dark, compelling nature – and the fact that it remains exemplary television.
Witnesses 60 mins per episode
Six-part miniseries Witnesses is the one they say is creepier than Nordic noir – which means it’s pretty darn creepy indeed. Set in a French coastal town, things begin in suitably grisly fashion when bodies are exhumed and then arranged to look like the perfect family. More macabre discoveries add to the mystery as cops work
to discover who is behind the strange tableaux, while suspicion also begins to fall upon one of the detectives involved. Critically acclaimed, this is one to rate along those aforementioned Nordic mysteries, such as The Killing and The Bridge. We have all six episodes onboard so don’t worry, so you won’t be left hanging.
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Small is beautiful Featuring exciting casts, top-notch directors, twists in the tale, scares, laughs and thrills – our short films are the moviegoing equivalent of the best chocolate selection box ever. Pick one, enjoy, then – go on, be a devil – have another. Just don’t miss this exciting selection of mini-movie masterpieces. Coffee To Go 14 mins
Alicia, busy discussing the details of her wedding on the phone, walks into the first café she sees and orders a coffee to go. As fate would have it, she unexpectedly finds Javi inside.
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Short film starring Martin Freeman as Kevin, who borrows a phone belonging to his best mate (James Lance) in order to ask out a girl (Neve McIntosh). Discovering her number already in the phone sparks a series of awkward conversations and a whole lot of crossed wires.
A favourite at the Frightfest horror festival, this spine-tingling short revolves around what happens when a woman admits a suspicious gas man into her home. To say more would be to spoil the outcome of this gripping tale.
More Than God 14 mins
This Dublin-based short is a comic gem. We won’t spoil the surprise, suffice to say it concentrates on what happens when a man who suspects his wife of an affair attempts to catch her in the act…
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Based on Oscar Wilde’s classic story, this pocket-sized fairytale tells the story of a nightingale that goes on a quest to find the red rose a student needs to win his lover’s heart. However, it comes at a chilling price.
Violet 14 mins
Nowness: Autumn Loves 25 mins
A month in film featuring the female gaze, king crabs, erotic dance, the home of Rose Uniacke and music from Wet.
Violet is the dark, cautionary tale of a young girl who despises her reflection. On the night of the school ball, tired of her abuse, Violet’s reflection decides she’s not going to take it anymore.
The Pool 15 mins
Short film about three teenage boys who break into their school swimming pool one night in order to stage a breath-holding contest. As the night goes on, the loud, brash Charlie begins to tease the overweight, child-like Sam, and after Katie arrives tensions start to escalate…
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Dream-pop, disco drops and classic rock The chilled-out Beach House float on, Foo Fighters and Jimi Hendrix rock on and disco king Giorgio Moroder gets his groove on in this month’s eclectic and electric musical choice. For the full listings, visit the music menu on your touch screen. Bob Moses
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The hotly tipped Bob Moses (a duo, rather than one guy called Bob) use old-style band dynamics to make post-club house. Expect sumptuous, unrushed downtempo grooves with the occasional jazzy flourish and you will not be disappointed.
In 1975, Giorgio Moroder remixed Donna Summer’s Love to Love You Baby, turning it into a 17-minute floor filling epic and cementing his place in music history as a genre defining ground-breaker. The fact that this was merely the launch pad for an extraordinary life in music makes Moroder one of the all-time greats. In this exclusive conversation with Paul Sexton, the man that Daft Punk paid musical homage to on their Grammy award winning, Random Access Memories, tells his incredible story from sugar-coated pop performer to three-time Oscar winner right up to modern day superstar DJ with a pull strong enough to attract the likes of Kylie, Sia and Britney to appear on his latest album, Déjà Vu.
Calexico Edge Of The Sun Alternative
Album eight finds the altcountry rockers playing to their considerable strengths, with hook-laden songs lent extra verve by fellow travellers such as Iron and Wine’s Sam Beam and Ben Bridwell from Band of Horses. You know what they say. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
Bach To Moog (A Realisation For Electronics And Orchestra) Classical
What do you get when you cross a vintage Moog-synthesiser sound with the work of Bach, the violin prodigy Jennifer Pike and Craig Leon, former producer for The Fall and Blondie? Answer: an utterly unique sonic experience.
Biters
Everything Everything
Electric Blood Rock
Get To Heaven Alternative
Hailing from Earache Records, home to such extreme-metal luminaries as Napalm Death and Extreme Noise Terror, Biters are very much the real deal – assuming you consider the provision of Pistols-meetsHendrix rock both ‘real’ and a ‘deal’, that is. 38
Craig Leon, Jennifer Pike & Sinfionetta Cracovia
Nobody does intricate and literary quite like Everything Everything. With a sound that mixes the cerebral likes of postpunk heroes Talking Heads with Franz Ferdinand, not to mention a willingness to experiment, EE look set to rule the indie roost for some time to come.
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Flux Pavilion Tesla Dance & Electronic
The prince of US-friendly EDM comes correct with his debut album which is, as you might expect, chock full of electronica riffs, club-friendly vocals and the all-important chestplate shudder. Put it this way, if you want bass drops, you got ’em.
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Foo Fighters Sonic Highways Rock
This aural travelogue through the great rock’n’roll cities of America represents the Foo Fighters at their boisterous best, celebrating the kind of arena-filling classic rock at which they excel. Nobody does this kind of stuff better than Dave Grohl and crew.
Beach House Depression Cherry Alternative
Much as their name conjures images of peace and relaxation, so the music of Beach House is dream pop designed for floating away. This, their fifth, marks a somewhat back-to-basis approach, but those gorgeous melodies remain present and correct.
Kadavar
Lucy Rose
Berlin Rock
Work It Out Pop
The recent resurgence in downtuned stoner rock has brought some interesting names to the fore, not least of them Kadavar. Yes, they have weighty riffs and a doomy atmosphere, but also a swirl of Hawkwindesque psychedelia to keep your synapses snapping.
The English singer-songwriter’s second album is, like her first, a perfect concoction of folk and pop, as well as a fair few points between. In short, this is the reason Rose has shot from being a hotly tipped next big thing to a firm festival favourite.
Jimi Hendrix Electric Ladyland All Time Greats
Hendrix’s third album was also his last. But what an album to go out on. A sprawling, daring, freewheeling masterpiece that seems to have improved over the years, it features All Along the Watchtower, Crosstown Traffic and Voodoo Chile – and that’s just for starters.
Georgia
Giorgio Moroder
Georgia Dance & Electronic/Domino Radio
Déjà Vu Pop
Her formative years behind the counter of a record shop helped Londoner Georgia Barnes absorb a myriad of influences – Little Dragon, Missy Elliott, The Knife – all of whom make their presence known on this unique and startling album.
Disco legend Giorgio Moroder returns with a star-studded album of glitterball anthems. Standouts include a cover of Suzanne Vega’s Tom’s Diner featuring Britney Spears, while Diamonds is like the man who brought us I Feel Love never went away.
Rumer The Night Owl Essentials Pop/Exclusively on Vera
In this exclusive show for Virgin Atlantic, Paul Sexton talks to the singer-turned-independent record label boss about Night Owl Music and the artists signed to it; there’s first release material from label acts including The Golden Retrievers, J.R Shirakbari and The Church Of Malcolm. 39
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Baggage taken care of Even your baggage is on the Guest List. It’s tagged as Upper Class when you check in. Door to door service Check in effortlessly then glide through our Private Security Channel to our Upper Class Wing at London Heathrow. An oasis of calm in the buzz of the airport.
Access to the Clubhouse Then enjoy the ultimate preflight experience. Dine on gourmet food and sip a cocktail at the bar in our award winning Clubhouse. Or simply relax in style with a complimentary spa or hair treatment. Entry to the Guest List starts at just £240. And as you’d expect, spaces are limited.
Where am I?
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.
The CEO’s Secret Weapon Virgin chairman Sir Richard Branson and his former assistant of 30 years Penni Pike speak to author Jan Jones for a new book that reveals Sir Richard’s secrets to working effectively with others. Jones’ book sheds light on Penni and Sir Richard’s early working relationship during the twists and turns of establishing Virgin and the airline. Their warm relationship shines through; Penni says she and Sir Richard “were always in tune” and they quickly developed long-lasting bond of trust. “Richard came above everybody,” she says. “I really loved my work.” Get the full story in The CEO’s Secret Weapon How Great Leaders and Their Assistants Maximize Productivity and Effectiveness. 40
Sky News
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.
extras Visas and passports made easy You can get helpful information on visas and passports (and also order online) at www.uk.cibt.com/virgin-atlantic EU customers with biometric passports can now use new self clearance gates at Border Control. If your passport has this logo and you’re over 18, save yourself time.
Earn miles today, make memories forever Join Flying Club today and earn miles for this very flight.* It’s free to become a member and you can start enjoying rewards instantly. Earn miles for flights, hotels and more Every time you fly with Virgin Atlantic or one of our partner airlines, you’ll earn miles (more if you fly Premium Economy or Upper Class). And the more you fly, the more fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy, as you move from Red to Silver and then to the sparkle of Gold membership. You can also earn miles on the ground with our huge range of worldwide partners, on things like car rental and hotel stays.
Spend miles on upgrades and treats Spend your miles on flights to your dream destination. Or treat yourself to a Premium Economy or Upper Class upgrade. Or how about a stay in a luxury boutique hotel or a partner airline flight? Rewards start from just 3,000 miles, less than what you’re earning today. Plus, as soon as you become a Red member, you can enjoy a really useful benefit: being
able to choose your seat from 72 hours before your flight, for free.^ Join Flying Club today Sign up today and you can earn the miles for this flight as well as claim the miles for any Virgin Atlantic flights you’ve taken in the last six months. Just ask a member of crew for details now. We can’t wait to welcome you to Flying Club. virginatlantic.com
* Excludes Reward flights and Miles Plus Money fares. ^ Seats are subject to availability and exclude extra legroom and exit row seats. Full Flying Club Terms and Conditions apply.
Upper Class wines
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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!
Thank you for choosing Virgin Atlantic. We're always looking to improve our service, so if you have recently received a survey (it could have been by SMS or email) it would be great if you could share your experience by completing it for us.
Health advice 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… — D rink lots of fluid and avoid excess alcohol. — K eep your circulation going during the flight by wiggling your toes and ankles, taking a walk up and down the aisle if possible. — C heck out the Virgin health video for further health tips.
Customer Feedback
You can do it on your PC, tablet or smartphone. And don't worry if you get interrupted, you can always go back later and continue where you left off. You might get three surveys from us, a couple during your trip and one about a week afterwards, so if you've already completed a survey, we're really grateful! We love to hear all your feedback, about your whole experience, so please let us know your thoughts if you can spare a few minutes, just click on the link in the invitation we sent you. Thanks… 41
Talk, text, tweet at 20,000 feet Use your phone on today’s flight just as you would on the ground.
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Want to text home on your way back from holiday? Need to call the office to update them on the meeting? Or just fancy letting everyone know you’re en route to the Caribbean? You can now use our onboard mobile network, Aeromobile, to stay in touch.
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How much does it cost? Billing works in the same way as roaming abroad. The price is set by your home operator and will appear on your mobile phone bill. The cost will be similar to international roaming tariffs. For more information on pricing please check with your network operator.
1MB of usage could include either:
How to get your phone up and running: Step 1: Switch on Once the aircraft has reached cruising altitude, switch on your phone and make sure Airplane Mode is off.
Step 2: Connect
Your phone should automatically connect to the network. If it doesn’t, manually select AeroMobile in your phone settings.
– 1 hour of instant messaging (Skype chat, MSN, etc.) – 100 emails (without attachments) – 50 Facebook or Twitter updates – 10 minutes of light web surfing – 1 hour of WhatsApp messaging
Step 3: Welcome
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You can now call, SMS, email, Tweet, Facebook and browse the Internet. Enjoy.
When you’re connected to the network you’ll receive a welcome message.
Step 4: Start using your phone
Let’s roam Our top three reasons to use the Aeromobile service:
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You can email the office from 37,000ft, so you don’t have to catch up when you land . You can indulge in a little gloating as you jet off to Vegas or Barbados for your hols. You get to chat on the phone when you’re travelling at 500mph. When can you normally say that?
Please be aware that when you use the data roaming service, your network operator’s international roaming charges will apply.
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.
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After takeoff, crew will advise if your aircraft is WiFi enabled, so listen out for announcements.
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sustainability
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 both our environment and community investment programmes.
Feel good food When you think about it, we do a lot more than just fly aircraft. As well as purchasing everything from jet fuel to envelopes, we serve over 12.5 million meals per year onboard and in our global clubhouses. So we want to make sure the things we buy and provide for our passengers are as sustainable as possible. We’re committed to offering our customers the finest food and drink experience we can. We were the first (and remain the only) airline to partner with the Sustainable Restaurant Association, now known as Food Made Good, back in March 2013.
They benchmark caterers against a detailed set of criteria, covering three pillars of sustainability: people, product and planet, and give each caterer an independently verified star rating – think the ‘Michelin stars of sustainability’. As well as achieving a one star rating, we have set nine further specific standards for our catering suppliers, including things like fair trade, animal welfare, employment standards and sustainable palm oil. Over the last two years we’ve gained real insight into the sustainability of our catering operations globally, and we’re really pleased to say that Gate Gourmet, who provide a lot of our UK and US catering and represent 68% of all flights, now fully meet our sustainability standards. The rest are not far behind and we anticipate that during 2016 all our inflight catering, as well as the catering in our clubhouses, will meet the new standards. You can read more about our standards, and our overall sustainability strategy, on our website: virgin-atlantic.com/changeisintheair
This month we launched our feature documentary ‘787 – A Quiet Movement’. The three minute video introduces our new 787 aircraft and the features which will help us to achieve our ambitious noise targets. Keep an eye out when whizzing through our onboard entertainment.
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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, as well as inspiring young people in the UK to ‘be the change’ they want to see in the world, through an empowering schools’ programme. 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! We’re continuously working to reduce our impact on the environment; reducing our greenhouse gas emissions with more efficient fleet, helping drive the creation of low carbon aviation fuels for the future, and working to reduce our noise footprint. On the ground, we’re focussing on smarter ways to manage our energy, vehicles, water and waste. And we’re also helping our designers, buyers and suppliers to create more sustainable supply chains. Want to do your bit? Start 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. Look in Retail Therapy to offset onboard or visit virginatlantic. com/changeisintheair and put your flight details into the carbon calculator.
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