Widescreen November 2015

THE FREE MAGAZINE FOR THE WELLS FILM CENTRE

WIDESCREEN W W W.W E L L S F I L M C E N T R E.CO.U K

ISSUE 6

NOVEMBER 2015

THE HUNGER GAMES:

MOCKINGJAY – PART 2 It’s Katniss versus Snow in the final showdown!

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

The Good Dinosaur

Victor Frankenstein

In the Heart of the Sea

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THE WELLS FILM CENTRE STORY

WELCOME

Well, have you seen Spectre yet?

Many of you have, and everyone seems to agree that it’s well up to the standard of Skyfall – which went on to be the most successful British film of all time!

The big films keep on coming though, so there’s still plenty of good reasons to forget the colder weather and enjoy a film. This month we bring you all the info on the final Hunger Games movie, as well as the chilling Crimson Peak, another film from

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Pixar, The Good Dinosaur, and the brilliant Maggie Smith in The Lady in the Van – plus much more.

To find out showtimes for any of our films or Event Cinema, head to www.wellsfilmcentre.co.uk or ring us on 01749 673195 and we’ll be glad to help in whatever way we can.

Hope you enjoy the magazine, and see you in the cinema soon. Sally Cooper Proprietor, Wells Film Centre

The Wells Film Centre was established in 1992 by Derek Cooper. Derek has been in the cinema industry for over 30 years, and started in the old Regal cinema – just next door to the Wells Film Centre.

Originally a village hall and scout hut, Derek built the cinema up from a single screen to the three state-of-the-art digital screens it now houses.

In the last couple of years, Derek has passed the management of the Wells Film Centre over to his daughters Sally, Becky and Libby, who share Derek’s passion for film and will ensure that the Wells Film Centre remains a family business that the whole community can enjoy.

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CONTENTS THIS MONTH’S MOVIES If you’re heading out to the Wells Film Centre this month then here’s what you’ve got to look forward to.

SPECTRE

NOW SHOWING

THE PROGRAM NOW SHOWING CRIMSON PEAK THE LADY IN THE VAN

6 NOV

13 NOV

BROOKLYN

13 NOV

NOVEMBERFILMS

FEATUREYOUNG ADULT 19 ‘Young adult’ is a hugely popular genre in cinema at the moment, so we take a look at some of the classic books that have made it to the big screen.

COMINGSOON

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THE GOOD DINOSAUR

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Our news pages are bursting with the latest film news, the juiciest movie gossip and the best previews. If it’s new and hot then you’ll find it here.

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News and events for Wells and the surrounding area.

If you’re looking for something else to do with your free time, then we have plenty of options for you.

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A slight change for the final page of the magazine, as we whet your appetite for something very special that’s coming next month…

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY

19 NOV – PART 2 THE DRESSMAKER

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The Hunger Games series comes to a dramatic conclusion this month, as well as a whole load of other cinematic delights.

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THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 2 12A

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19 NOV

STARRING: Jennifer Lawrence, Julianne Moore, Donald Sutherland, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Woody Harrelson DIRECTOR: Francis Lawrence RUN TIME: TBA

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If Katniss was scared in the last movie, then she is numb in this one. She’s been through so much Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss Everdeen)

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ith the nation of Panem in a full-scale revolutionary war, Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) confronts President Snow (Donald Sutherland) in the final, dramatic showdown, knowing full well that only one of them can survive. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale (Liam Hemsworth), Cressida, (Natalie Dormer) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) – Katniss goes off on a mission with the District 13 unit

DOUBLE BILL SPECIAL DOUBLE BILL, JUST £10 EACH Wednesday 18th November (9.30pm) The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 Thursday 19th November (0.01am) The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (finishes approximately 2am)

as they risk their lives to liberate the citizens of Panem, and stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her.

Hunger pangs The Hunger Games series has been incredibly popular since the first film was released in 2012, and for good reason. Brilliantly adapted by the excellent series of books by Suzanne Collins, this final chapter in the story brings together all the threads for a confrontation that has been on the cards since Katniss won the original Hunger Games tournament. Will Katniss triumph and save the districts or will President Snow rule supreme? The only way to know for sure is to come and see the film for yourself!

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MOCKINGJAY PART 2 (3D)

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TRAILER TRAWL The best bits of the film’s trailer…

1 The District 13 unit has come together to liberate the people of Panem…

2 …but President Snow is prepared, and creates a minefield of traps in the Capitol.

3 Leading the 13 districts against the President is, obviously, Katniss Everdeen.

4 Snow isn’t going down without a fight though, leading to a dramatic finalé.

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SPECTRE 12A

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STARRING: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Monica Bellucci, Dave Bautista, Ralph Fiennes DIRECTOR: Sam Mendes RUN TIME: 150 minutes

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ond is back! MI6 are still reeling from the attack

by Raoul Silva in 2012’s Skyfall, and while M (Ralph Fiennes) continues the political fight to keep MI6 going, James Bond (Daniel Craig) comes face-to-face with a sinister organisation known as SPECTRE.

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A cryptic message from Bond’s childhood takes him to Mexico City and Rome, leads him to an previous adversary from Casino Royale and then on to a dramatic encounter with the enemy he seeks, the head of SPECTRE, Franz Oberhauser (Christoph Waltz).

After the enormous success of Skyfall (the most successful British film ever), all eyes are on the Bond team to see if lightning will indeed strike twice, and Sam Mendes (director), Daniel Craig (star) and John Logan (writer) are the trio that plan to convince everyone that Spectre will be something very special indeed.

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FILM FACTS Before Sam Mendes confirmed that he would be returning to direct Spectre, Christopher Nolan was considered for the job.

At 50 years old, Italian actor Monica Bellucci is the oldest woman to play a Bond girl.

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STARRING: Lee Pace, Chris O’Dowd, Ben Foster, Dustin Hoffman DIRECTOR: Stephen Frears RUN TIME: 103 minutes

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n Irish sports journalist, David Walsh (Chris O’Dowd) becomes convinced that the performances of Lance Armstrong (Ben Foster) during his seven Tour de France victories are fuelled by banned substances. With this conviction, he starts hunting

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The Armstrong Lie (2013)

for evidence that will expose the enormously popular cyclist.

Shunned by his fellow journalists, who refuse to accept the growing evidence that Armstrong is a cheat, The Program is a stunning expose of a megalomaniac who genuinely believes he cannot be stopped, and the relentless pursuit of the reporter who knows that he’s guilty. It also features career-best performances from the likes of O’Dowd (better known for playing Roy in the hit sitcom, The IT Crowd) and Foster (who played the role of William Burroughs so perfectly in Kill Your Darlings). November 2015

FILM FACTS In an interview with The Guardian, Ben Foster admitted to taking performanceenhancing drugs under medical supervision to prepare for the part. Foster also said the emotional storyline took more a toll on him than the physical demands of the role.

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CRIMSON PEAK 15

6 NOV

STARRING: Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam, Jim Beaver DIRECTOR: Guillermo del Toro RUN TIME: TBA

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dith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska) meets and falls for the mysterious Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston) and is then swept away to the family home in the bleak Cumbrian countryside of the late 19th century.

Living in the house with the couple

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though, is Sharpe’s sister Lucille (Jessica Chastain) and all manner of ghostly entities. Thomas and Lucille will do everything in their power to keep the house’s secret from the outside world, but the house has plans of its own…

Director Guillermo del Toro (who brought us two of this magazine’s favourite films of all time, The Devil’s Backbone and Pan’s Labyrinth) knew what he wanted Crimson Peak to be from the start.

“It’s a ghost story and a Gothic romance,” he said. “It’s very setoriented, but at the same time a very modern take on the ghost story.”

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FILM FACTS The production company built the house in its entirety, but it then had to be demolished at the end of the shoot to make space in the studio.

Jessica Chastain said in an interview that Tom Hiddleston found the script incredibly scary.

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THE LADY IN THE VAN 12A

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13 NOV

STARRING: Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings, Dominic Cooper, Jim Broadbent, Frances de la Tour DIRECTOR: Nicholas Hytner RUN TIME: 104 minutes

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n the early 1970s, a homeless old woman called Miss Shepherd rolled her broken-down van into Alan Bennett's street in Camden Town, London, and ended up staying there for 15 years! Originally, Miss Shepherd was parked out on the

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road, but a concerned Bennett eventually insisted that she pull her van into his driveway – and that's where she stayed.

The Lady in the Van is based on a true story, and is written up from the notes taken by writer Bennett during Miss Shepherd's stay. The film was actually shot in the actual house on the actual street where the events took place, Gloucester Crescent, and some of the same people still live in the road. "I imagine they shuddered in horror as the van made its way back into the street," said the film's director, Nicholas Hytner, in an interview with The Telegraph.

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SUN 15TH

4.30 7.30

MON 16TH

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3.00 7.30

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BROOKLYN 12A

13 NOV

STARRING: Saoirse Ronan, Domhnall Gleeson, Michael Zegen, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent DIRECTOR: John Crowley RUN TIME: 111 minutes

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oung Irish immigrant Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan) navigates her way through 1950s Brooklyn in a beautiful film about the struggles of intercontinental love. Lured by the promise of the USA, Eilis departs Ireland and the comfort of her

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Far from the Madding Crowd (2015)

mother’s (Jane Brennan) home for the shores of New York City. Initially she feels like a fish out of water and struggles to settle into her new life.

Eventually though, she’s helped when she meets and falls in love with a local Italian boy, Tony (Emory Cohen), but an unfortunate tragedy back home in Ireland means that Eilis is forced to choose between her new life in America and her family.

Based on the best-selling novel

by Colm Tóibín and with a screenplay by acclaimed writer Nick Hornby, Brooklyn is a beautifully filmed romantic tale about a young woman torn between two lives. November 2015

FILM FACTS Saoirse Ronan’s first major acting role was in 2009’s The Lovely Bones, where she played the murdered girl, Susie Salmon.

Fox acquired the distribution rights to the film at 2015’s Sundance Film Festival for a whopping $9 million.

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THE DRESSMAKER TBA

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20 NOV

STARRING: Kate Winslet, Liam Hemsworth, Hugo Weaving, Sarah Snook, Judy Davis DIRECTOR: Jocelyn Moorhouse RUN TIME: 118 minutes

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n the 1950s, Myrtle ‘Tilly’ Dunnage returns to her hometown of Dungatar, an Australian country town, to take care of her ill mother, Molly. Molly sent Tilly away at the age of 10 because the child was falsely accused of murder and unfortunately for the

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young girl, the whole of the rural town turned against her.

Despite her challenging upbringing though, Tilly went on to be an expert dressmaker and so transforms the locals with her couture creations. But in the process of doing this, Tilly is also able to exact subtle revenge on the people who wrongly accused her of murder all those years ago.

Director Jocelyn Moorhouse has described the film as ‘Unforgiven with a sewing machine’. There’s more humour in The Dressmaker, but it proves that revenge is definitely a dish best served cold.

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FILM FACTS Kate Winslet has had a very busy year, and will be seen next in Steve Jobs this December, alongside Michael Fassbender.

The producers were so keen for Winslet to star in the film that they delayed filming for a year when she became pregnant.

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THE GOOD DINOSAUR U

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27 NOV

STARRING: Raymond Ochoa, Jeffrey Wright, Steve Zahn, Anna Paquin, Sam Elliott, Frances McDormand DIRECTOR: Peter Sohn RUN TIME: 100 minutes

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ave you ever wondered what might have happened if the giant meteor that wiped out the dinosaurs didn't actually hit Earth? That's the question that's raised by The Good Dinosaur, the latest film from the creative geniuses at Pixar.

SEE IT IF YOU LIKED

Inside Out (2015)

Arlo is an Apatosaurus, a gentle dinosaur who's the runt of the litter.

His life changes dramatically though when he falls into the river and gets carried off on a new adventure.

Along the way Arlo meets up with a young cave boy called Spot – as the meteor never hit the Earth, the dinosaurs weren't wiped out and eventually mixed with the first humans. What follows is a voyage of discovery for both of them as they encounter all manner of dangers from the likes of T-Rexes and other predators, and also learn to survive in what was an extremely harsh and mysterious landscape. November 2015

FILM FACTS If you liked the song in the trailer and wondered what it was, then it’s actually Crystals by the band Monsters and Men. This is the first time that Pixar have ever released two films in the same year – the other one was Inside Out in July.

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EVENT CINEMA Here’s a breakdown of all of the brilliant special cinema events coming to the Wells Film Centre in the following months. the three cities and three dance schools that forged the elegance, aesthetic and style of choreographer George Balanchine.

Emeralds was conceived as a poetic tribute to the French romantic school and Rubies to the American tradition of Broadway musicals, while Diamonds honours the virtuosity of classical Russian dancers.

HAMLET STARRING Benedict Cumberbatch CERT 12A RELEASE 5th Nov (7pm) LENGTH 240 minutes Directed by Lyndsey Turner (Posh, Chimerica) and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, we’re delighted to be able to bring you another chance to see National Theatre’s version of Shakespeare’s great tragedy starring Benedict Cumberbatch.

As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death but paralysed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.

VISCERA/CARMEN/ AFTERNOON OF A FAUN/TCHAIKOVSKY PAS DE DEUX

JEWELS

STARRING Various CERT 12A RELEASE 12th Nov (7.15pm) LENGTH 180 minutes

STARRING Olga Smirnova, Semyon Chudin CERT 12A RELEASE 8th Nov (7.30pm) LENGTH 125 minutes

A new narrative work from acclaimed dancer Carlos Acosta concludes this mixed programme, featuring brilliant short ballets by Liam Scarlett, Jerome Robbins and George Balanchine, as well as Acosta’s new ballet based on Bizet’s tragic tale of jealousy and desire. Perfectly balanced, these are four classic ballets that shouldn’t be missed.

Inspired by the famous jewellers of New York’s Fifth Avenue, Jewels is a tribute to women, and to the cities of Paris, New York and St Petersburg.

Choreographed in 1967 in New York City, this ballet, with its jewel-like costumes, celebrates

PRICES All Event Cinema performances are £15 per person. Film Club Members pay only £14.

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COMING SOON

OF MEN AND MEN

THE MIKADO (ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA)

STARRING James Franco, Chris O’Dowd CERT 12A RELEASE 19th Nov (7pm) LENGTH 149 minutes

THE LADY OF THE CAMELLIAS (BOLSHOI BALLET) 6 Dec (3pm)

This landmark revival of Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men stars James Franco (127 Hours) and Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, The Program) in a powerful portrait of the American spirit and a heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship.

JANE EYRE (NATIONAL THEATRE)

3 Dec (7.30pm)

8 Dec (7pm)

CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)

10 Dec (7.15pm)

THE NUTCRACKER (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)

16 Dec (7.15pm)

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (BOLSHOI BALLET) 24 Jan (3pm) RHAPSODY/THE TWO PIGEONS (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE) 26 Jan (7.15pm) LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES (NATIONAL THEATRE)

28 Jan (7pm)

THE WINTER’S TALE STARRING Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench CERT 12A RELEASE 26th Nov (7pm) LENGTH 210 minutes Plays at The Garrick from The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company promise an unmissable first season of cinema broadcasts brought to you by an incredible creative team. Working in collaboration with artistic associates, director Rob Ashford and designer Christopher Oram, the acclaimed actor-director Kenneth Branagh (Henry V, Hamlet, Cinderella) presents an exceptional series of plays that brings together a remarkable group of actors.

LA TRAVIATA (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)

4 Feb (6.45pm)

AS YOU LIKE IT (NATIONAL THEATRE) THE MAGIC FLUTE (ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA) SPARTACUS (BOLSHOI BALLET)

25 Feb (7pm) 9 Mar (7.30pm) 13 Mar (7pm)

BORIS GODUNOV (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)

21 Mar (7.15pm)

GISELLE (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)

6 Apr (7.15pm)

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FEATUREMOVIE SECRETS FEATUREYOUNG ADULT FICTION The Young Ones

Young Adult stories, such as The Hunger Games and Twilight, have become on of the hottest genres in Hollywood. We take a look at some of the highlights so far as well as the ones you really shouldn’t miss.

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FEATUREYOUNG ADULT FICTION THE HUNGER GAMES SERIES

The Hunger Games books have been incredibly successful, and the films have done a very good job of translating a difficult story to the big screen in style. That’s been undeniably helped by the inspired casting of Jennifer Lawrence as the story’s lead, Katniss Everdeen.

Books in series: 3 Books released: 2008-2010 Films released: 2012-2015

THE DIVERGENT SERIES Comparisons between the Divergent and Hunger Games series were inevitable, but to do so would also be an injustice to what is a gripping and well-written trilogy of books. The second Divergent film (Insurgent) was released this year, and the final book (Ascendant) will be released over two films – much like Mockingjay.

Books in series: 3 Books released: 2011-2013 Films released: 2014-2017

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THE HARRY POTTER SERIES

The perfect Young Adult books? Possibly, and the fact that they ended up being read by people of all ages shows just how readable they are.

The films, despite a bumpy start with the first couple, ended up being the perfect examples of how to turn a book into a movie.

Books in series: 7 Books released: 1997-2007 Films released: 2001-2011

THE TWILIGHT SERIES The love story between Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) is now the stuff of legend. Most of the success of the films came down to the two stars, as well as the obvious chemistry between them, but it helped that the source material was perfectly targeted at a teenage audience.

Books in series: 4 Books released: 2005-2008 Films released: 2008-2012 ›› November 2015

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FEATUREYOUNG ADULT FICTION THE MAZE RUNNER SERIES

The premise behind the Maze Runner book was a great one: a group of teenagers are trapped in the shadow of a giant maze with no recollection of how they got there. Needless to say, this also made for an action-packed and enjoyable movie, too.

Books in series: 5 Books released: 2009-2016 Films released: 2014-2017

THE FAULT IN OUR STARS

Possibly the best and most life-affirming book you’ll ever read about terminal illness, John Green’s brilliant story was turned into an excellent film, too – with stellar performances from its two young leads, Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort.

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THE HIS DARK MATERIALS SERIES

This award-winning series of books by Philip Pullman seemed like the perfect stories to translate to film, but the lukewarm reception to the first one, The Golden Compass (which was the first book’s US title) means that we’re unlikely to see film versions of the other two books.

Books in series: 3 Books released: 1995-2000 Film released: 2007

FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS The popularity of Young Adult books means there’s no shortage of film adaptations. Here are three of the best to look forward to.

JAN 2016

THE 5TH WAVE

Chloe Grace Moretz heads up a cast in a story about alien invasion. The world is decimated and only a handful of humans remain to prepare for the fifth (and final) attack.

DEC 2016

MAR 2016

MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN

This hugely popular creepy tale is being directed by Tim Burton and stars Eva Green, Samuel L. Jackson and Judi Dench.

LET IT SNOW

This compilation of three stories is co-written by The Fault in Our Stars’ author John Green. The book weaves three romances together that take place on Christmas Eve.

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EVENTCALENDAR WHAT’S ON IN WELLS

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From films to MON events, here’s a round-up of everything that’s going on MON in Wells this month. Keep the calendar handy to make MON sure you don’t miss out on anything.

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EVENT CINEMA Hamlet (7pm)

NEW RELEASES Crimson Peak (15)

Bishop’s Palace: Craft Fair

EVENT CINEMA Jewels (7.30pm) Bishop’s Palace: Craft Fair

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EVENT CINEMA Viscera/Afternoon of a Faun/Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux/Carmen (7.15pm)

NEW RELEASES The Lady in the Van (12A) Brooklyn (12A)

Christmas Craft Fair – Wells Town Hall

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NEW RELEASES The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Pt 2 (12A) EVENT CINEMA Of Mice and Men (7pm)

NEW RELEASES The Dressmaker (TBA)

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EVENT CINEMA The Winter’s Tale (7pm)

NEW RELEASES The Good Dinosaur (U)

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Wells Carnival

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COMINGSOON

CLASH OF THE TITANS!

King Kong and Godzilla face off in the ultimate monster mash up

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uperman may be taking on Batman next year, but for the ultimate showdown we’re going to have to wait until 2020, as Warner Bros. and Legendary have recently announced that they’re joining forces to bring Kong and Godzilla together for a real clash of the titans in the film Godzilla vs. Kong.

The two originally clashed in the cult 1962 Japanese film King Kong vs. Godzilla, which was

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basically two men dressed up in rubber suits stumbling around a model city, but that style of film – which goes under the name of ‘kaiju’ (which translates to ‘strange beast’) in Japan – has always been hugely popular in the Far East, and the pairing of King Kong and Godzilla in the same movie made it the most popular Godzilla film released to date.

The film distributors for Godzilla vs. Kong are obviously hoping for the same box office returns,

SNIPPETS The hottest movie news, in bite-sized pieces

Making his first appearance outside of the Avengers movies, Mark Ruffalo recently announced that the Hulk would be appearing in the third Thor film – Thor: Ragnarok – which is due for release at the end of 2017.

RELEASED

2020 but like Marvel and DC before them, this is just one film in a planned shared universe. Before Godzilla vs. Kong is released in 2020, we’ll have Godzilla 2 in 2018 (once again directed by Gareth Edwards, as soon as he’s finished his work on Rogue One) and Kong: Skull Island in 2017.

Both parties hinted though that there could be more monster films heading into development over the coming years, as the deal also includes classic Godzilla characters like Rodan, King Ghidorah and, best of all, Mothra.

Wells’ very own Edgar Wright is going to be working on a film with Johnny Depp.

Titled Fortunately, The Milk, it’s an adaptation of a best-selling children’s book by Neil Gaiman. More news when we have it.

Leonardo DiCaprio’s production company, Appian Way, has bought up the rights to an upcoming book on the VW emissions scandal.

DiCaprio, a keen environmentalist, recently signed a deal with Netflix to produce a series of green-themed documentaries for them.

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THE LOVE TRIANGLE Saoirse Ronan describes the trials and tribulations of her character’s split life in Ireland and America

On being a girl of two countries “I’m very Irish in some ways but I do have an American kind of sensibility as well and I was born in New York. I think that made it even more emotional for me, because I had such a strong connection to both places and these people.”

Picking a screenwriter like Nick Hornby “The incredible thing about Nick is that he’s not even from Ireland! Yet he managed to completely capture the spirit of that country and the people from there. The script writing was so beautiful, and so beautifully subtle.”

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On her character’s difficult decision “This story is about choice. It’s about a choice that life at a certain stage will allow you to make.

I don’t know if she makes the right decision – I think they both offered her happiness.”

Why the story of Brooklyn was particularly close to her heart “I think it was because it’s about my people. It was the journey that my parents went on back in the 80s. They moved over to New York and they kind of went through the same things, even though it was a different era and a different time.”

SNIPPETS The hottest movie news, in bite-sized pieces

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TOTALLY FABULOUS! Ab Fab is coming to the big screen

During a press interview for The Hunger Games, the film’s star Jennifer Lawrence let slip that she’s writing a script with her new best friend, Amy Schumer.

Apparently, the two will play sisters in the as-yet-untitled film.

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ans of the brilliant sitcom Absolutely Fabulous will be delighted to hear that Patsy (Joanna Lumley) and Edina (Jennifer Saunders), the stars of the hit TV show, are currently shooting scenes in both the UK and the South of France for a film to be released next year.

With a script by Saunders herself, the dynamic duo will be joined by cast regulars Saffy (Julia Sawalha), Bubble (Jane Horrocks) and Edina’s mother (June Whitfield). The plot sees the pair in a typical amount of trouble when their hedonistic lifestyle causes them to disrupt a high profile fashion party and they’re forced to flee to the French Riviera.

As long as the humour transfers to the big screen well then we’re convinced that the Ab Fab movie will be a winner.

Hail Caesar! starring John Brolin, George Clooney, Ralph Fiennes and Scarlett Johansson, is the new film from the hugely talented Cohen brothers, and is due for release in February next year. Check out the excellent trailer online.

Ant-Man’s sequel now has a name and a release date. Ant-Man and the Wasp (for that is now what it’s officially called) is part of Marvel’s Phase 3 film sequel and will be release in July, 2018.

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COMINGSOON

TRAILPAERRK ANOTHER WAY TO DIE

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS TRAILER

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We pick apart the hottest new trailer to bring you the hidden details you might’ve missed.

Die Hard 6 is going to happen

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ncredibly, it’s been 27 years since John McClane exploded onto our screens in the first Die Hard movie, and although we thought the series was over, we’ve heard a sixth film is going to happen.

It’s rumoured that Die Hard 6 will be an origins story featuring a young McClane as a cop in 1970s New York. One person who definitely thinks it’s a good idea is Bruce Willis – who won’t star in the movie but could feature in flash-forward scenes.

“It’s a very good idea, and I’m very happy about it,” said Willis recently. “It’s a really cool idea because it’s the origin story. We’re going to bounce back and forth.”

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Now we see Kylo Ren in the full armour talking to the mask of Darth Vader himself.

“Nothing will stand in our way,” says Ren. “I will finish what you started.”

TOP FIVE Sorry, haven’t I seen you somewhere before? Five stars of The Hunger Games series that are bigger stars than you may have realised.

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LIAM HEMSWORTH

Chris’ younger brother is about to co-star in The Dressmaker and also has a lead role in next year’s Independence Day sequel.

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ELIZABETH BANKS

Elizabeth is unrecognisable as Effie Trinket, but you surely couldn’t miss her scene-stealing performance in the Pitch Perfect films.

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The trailer starts with Rey (Daisy Ridley) scavenging through the wreck of an Imperial Star Destroyer that’s crash-landed on her home planet of Jakku. What is she looking for, though?

Princess Leia finally shows up for the third Star Wars trailer, if only for a fraction of a second. Clearly something dramatic has happened (there’s a shot of Rey crying a few seconds earlier), but what?

JOSH HUTCHERSON

Josh has been acting since he was just 10 years old, but shot to fame starring alongside Dwayne Johnson in the Journey films.

The Empire is no more, but the extreme First Order, lead by former officers of the Empire, have their own plans for galactic domination. Here Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) addresses the Order’s Stormtrooper army.

Finn (John Boyega) goes head-to-head in a lightsaber battle with Ren. Is that Luke’s saber he’s wielding? And is the Force strong in the young hero? All this, and much more, will be revealed soon enough…

WOODY HARRELSON

One of the hardest-working actors on the circuit, Woody is currently filming his role for the third Planet of the Apes movie.

TOBY JONES

One of Britain’s most versatile actors, Toby will next be seen on the big screen as Captain Mainwaring in the remake of Dad’s Army.

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WELLS CINEMA NEWS

DON’T PANIC!

STAR WARS BOX OFFICE NOW OPEN! Book your tickets now!

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f you’re anything like us (and the millions of Star Wars fans around the world) then it’s fair to say you’re probably rather excited about the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens this December.

We’re expecting big numbers for it too, so to make sure you get to be one of the first to see it, we recommend that you contact us on 01749 673195 to book your tickets for when the film’s released on December 17.

Special Dad’s Army charity event coming this February

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e are delighted to announce that we will be presenting a gala night showing of the new Dad’s Army film on Friday, February 5. This special event is in aid of the campaign to make Wells a Dementia-friendly city.

Tickets cost £12.50, which will include a reception and a glass of wine or juice, and are available by phoning 01749 670087 or calling into Pilgrim Financial Planning at the top of Sadler Street during office hours.

SUFFRAGETTE GALA A HIT

We recently held a very special charity gala night for the film Suffragette to raise funds for Neonatal Care Unit Support, and the incredible news is that we raised around £1,000 to help this very worthwhile cause.

Pictured here are Sue Leworthy from the Inner Circle (left), and Sally and Libby from the Wells Film Centre.

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VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN STARRING: Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy, Jessica Brown Findlay, Charles Dance, Mark Gatiss DIRECTOR: Paul McGuigan

ames McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe star in a dynamic and thrilling twist on a legendary tale. Radical scientist Victor Frankenstein (McAvoy) and his equally brilliant protégé Igor Strausman (Radcliffe) share a noble vision of aiding humanity through their groundbreaking research into immortality. But Victor’s experiments go too far, and his obsession has horrifying consequences. Only Igor can bring his friend back from the brink of madness and save him from his monstrous creation.

Uniquely, Victor Frankenstein is told through Igor's perspective, and also has a strong vein of humour running through it – think of Guy Ritchie's take on Sherlock Holmes and you're close.

With the dynamic duo of McAvoy and Radcliffe though, this is another film we're going to be keeping an eye out for this December.

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STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS

STARRING: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega DIRECTOR: J.J. Abrams

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FEATURE

utting aside Spectre, no other film released this year is as highly anticipated as Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We’ve had three trailers (which cunningly reveal very little about the film’s plot) and a whole host of potentially spoilerific leaks, but plot details remain thin on the ground.

We do know that The Force Awakens is set 30 years after Return of the Jedi and that it'll centre around the three new characters Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega) and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac), as well as find space for the old guard Luke, Leia and Han. The Empire has been defeated, but remnants of it live on to become the new First Order. Supreme Leader Snoke (Andy Serkis) is the as-yet-unseen head of the Order, while Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) slips into the Vader role.

Any other information released online beyond that falls very much into the rumour category. Some rumours are clearly stronger and more believable than others, but until the film’s actually released on December 17, we won’t know for sure. One thing we do know for sure though is that J.J. Abrams is bringing Star Wars back and it's coming back in style.

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THE PEANUTS MOVIE

STARRING: Francesca Capaldi, Madisyn Shipman, Noah Schnapp DIRECTOR: Steve Martino

ou’ve surely heard of the Peanuts comic strip. At its peak it was syndicated across 2,600 newspapers with a total readership of 355 million people spread across 75 countries!

The Peanuts Movie is the first time Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang have made it to the big screen, and it’s clear that a large amount of thought and care has been put into the writing and animation to ensure that although the 3D technology is bang up to date, the style and feel of the original strip remains.

Incredibly, it's been 65 years since the first Peanuts comic strip was written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz, and we can't think of a better way to celebrate the fact than with this glowing tribute of a film.

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TRAILER

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26 DEC

IN THE HEART OF THE SEA

STARRING: Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Tom Holland, Ben Whishaw DIRECTOR: Ron Howard

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n the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex was assaulted by something no one could believe: a whale of mammoth size and an almost human sense of vengeance. This real-life maritime disaster would then inspire Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick. But that told only half the story. In the Heart of the Sea reveals the encounter’s harrowing aftermath, as the ship’s surviving crew is pushed to their limits and forced to do the unthinkable to stay alive.

Braving storms, starvation, panic and despair, the men will call into question their deepest beliefs, from the value of their lives to the morality of their trade, as their captain searches for direction on the open sea and his first mate still seeks to bring the great whale down.

The Danish Girl

Dad’s Army

COMING SOON FUTURE TITLES VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN 4 Dec STARRING: Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy An origin story based around Victor Von Frankenstein, told from the perspective of his assistant, Igor.

POINT BREAK 8 Jan STARRING: Luke Bracey, Édgar Ramírez A young FBI agent infiltrates an extraordinary team of extreme sports athletes in this remake of the 90s classic.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS 18 Dec STARRING: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford A continuation of the saga created by George Lucas that’s set 30 years after Return of the Jedi.

THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS 8 Jan STARRING: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Australia raise a baby they rescue from an adrift boat.

THE PEANUTS MOVIE 21 Dec STARRING: Noah Schnapp, Bill Melendez The classic cartoon strip gets its own big-screen movie.

CONCUSSION

29 Jan STARRING: Will Smith, Alec Baldwin Based on the true story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, the man who discovered football-related traumas in pro players.

IN THE HEART OF THE SEA 26 Dec STARRING: Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy A whaling ship is preyed upon by a whale, stranding its crew at sea for 90 days, thousands of miles from home.

THE DANISH GIRL 1 Jan STARRING: Amber Heard, Alicia Vikander The remarkable love story inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener.

DAD’S ARMY

5 Feb STARRING: Toby Jones, Bill Nighy A cinema remake of the classic sitcom, featuring the Home Guard of Walmington-on-Sea. GOOSEBUMPS 5 Feb STARRING: Jack Black, Dylan Minnette A teenager teams up with the daughter of horror author R.L. Stine after the writer’s imaginary demons are set free.

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MORE STARS SPOTTED FILMING AT THE BISHOP’S PALACE Vinnie Jones returns to Wells to film second series of hit US show

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lthough it’s TV rather than film, we thought you’d be interested to know that top hardman, ex-footballer and now film star Vinnie Jones returned to Wells recently to film scenes for the second series of the hit US comedy/ musical show, Galavant.

The first series of the comedy show, which also features musical numbers, has been a huge hit in

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America, so the crew have been back over to film for the second series at the Bishop’s Palace.

Sadly there’s no news on Galavant heading over this side of the pond, but if we hear any firm news that it is then we’ll be sure to let you know.

FEEL THE FORCE!

Toymaster is your one-stop shop for all your Lego Star Wars needs

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o matter what your age, I think we’d all agree that the Star Wars series of Lego is brilliant fun, and with the new film just weeks away from release and Christmas just around the corner, surely the perfect present this year has to be one of the many and varied kits on offer.

Thankfully for us then that we’ve got the Kids Stuff Toymaster shop in Wells! They have over 150 Lego boxes in stock, and the new kits to celebrate the launch of The Force Awakens take pride of place in their display. And you should definitely check out the store around the time of the film’s release, as there’s a top secret range of models launched on December 14 that haven’t been announced yet!

GB STAR WORKING WITH HAWTHORN The local business is proud to announce deal with young GB eventing star

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awthorn Tailoring and Haberdashery, which can be found on the Underwood Business Park on the Wookey Hole Road announced recently that they’re working with the newest member of the GB Eventing Team, Dani Evans. The collaboration will involve them creating a bespoke riding collection from jackets, to capes and hats.

Hawthorn offer a superior tailoring service – from minor adjustments to complete outfits – and can be contacted on 07773 774919.

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TEA’S UP! If you’re looking for the perfect cuppa then we’ve got just the shop for you…

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t’s very hard to miss the bright green front of Alchemist’s Tea on Tucker Street, but it’s when you first walk in through the front door that the surprises really start. From the beautifully designed cabinets (which are all the work of the shop’s owner, Adam Lynch) to the glorious smell of the tea, it’s an oasis of calm in an ever-more chaotic world.

Adam has been trading now for four years, and stocks around 40 different varieties of tea, from traditional Breakfast to more exotic types such as Assam, Chai and the wonderful Moroccan Mint. You can book the shop for a tea tasting party for up to 12 people or just pop in for a cuppa when you’re passing – and the shop is now open until 8pm from Thursday to Saturday, too.

Alchemist’s Tea have recently branched out, and you can now order coffee and delicious homemade Belgian waffles. Toppings include peanut butter, banana and whipped cream or caramel, baked apple cinnamon and whipped cream.

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WIDE RANGE OF TOYS AT TINCKNELL

Local store offers plenty of choice for Christmas

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f you’re looking for a good toy shop in the Wells area for your Christmas shopping, then you may not know that Tincknell Country Store have a huge range, with over 2,000 toys to choose from.

Tincknell Country Store caters for both boys and girls of all ages, with many big brand names as well as some more niche and harder to find products. With a Farm and Country theme, the shop stocks a massive range of toy tractors, farm buildings, farmyard animals and pony toys and gifts as well as games, puzzles and so much more.

Proving very popular are the range of traditional wooden toys. As the local BRIO stockist, they have everything a budding railway engineer could possibly need, from track to stations, trains to bridges.

Tincknell Country Store is also the local stockist of Le Toy Van doll’s houses and cookware, and are currently giving away a Pots & Pans set worth £19.95 with every Honey Kitchen – which is perfect timing for Christmas. The shop is well worth a visit but be prepared, it might not just be toys for the kids you leave with as there is plenty of gifts to choose from for the grown-ups, too!

READY, STEADY, COOK!

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ood shop Cook, which is located on Broad Street in Wells, is having a special event on Saturday, November 7 where everything in the shop is 15% off! It’s also the perfect opportunity to pick up their new Christmas Menu, which is packed full of delicious festive food.

Cook sells a wide range of frozen ready meals, but their selling main selling point is the quality of the food. The meals are created with fresh, high-quality ingredients, so everything tastes homemade. If you haven’t tried one of their meals yet then why not drop in on Saturday to get 15% off your first order?

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GRAPE EXPECTATIONS New wine merchant, The Grape and the Good, is now open for business in Wells

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ne of the newest businesses in Wells is The Grape and the Good, a wine merchants on Priory Road that opened just last month and has already made quite an impression.

Like all good local businesses, one of the strengths of The Grape and the Good is its personal touch. Andrew Kinnersley, the shop’s owner knows his stuff and is always more than happy to talk about his stock and help to make sure that when you walk out, you leave with exactly the right bottle – even if you go in not knowing what you’re looking for!

The Grape and the Good sell more than wine though, and have a good selection of beers, spirits and ciders – and, wherever possible, they’re sourced locally to help support manufacturers in the area.

And with Christmas coming up, Andrew also stocks a range of seasonal hampers, gift boxes and wine bundles which are guaranteed to be the perfect gift for your wine-loving friends and family.

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“Having worked in the wine industry since 2002, I’m now excited to be back in Wells, sharing my love and knowledge of wine with the wonderful people of my hometown,” says Andrew. “Ours is a small shop, resulting in each wine on our list being carefully deliberated over and chosen for its quality and excellent value for money.”

For details on tastings and events, check out The Grape and the Good’s Facebook page, or their website at http://thegrapeandthegood.com.

FILM TALK

This month we speak to Jack, the legendary star of Wells’ City Decorating Supplies about his movie life…

Tell us about one of your favourite films Lassie will always be a classic. I love my family to bits so this story gets me every time! Plus it always helps when there’s a beautiful leading lady.

£10 MEAL DEAL AT THE THREE WELLS PUB

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he Three Wells pub in Polsham is proud to announce that its popular carvery is now available seven days a week, from 12-8. There’s a range of meat and vegetarian options and the meals can be ordered in one of three sizes, too.

Everything is cooked fresh and sourced locally whenever possible.

Even better though, if you take in this magazine or cut out the voucher below, you can get a whopping £10 off any meal for two during the month of November! To check out the menus for yourself and plan your next meal out, check out their website at www.threewellspubwells.co.uk.

£10 off a meal for two!

Offer finishes on December 6, 2015. Voucher can only be claimed on the food bill, so does not include the cost of any drinks.

What film are you looking forward to?

There are lots of similarities between me and James Bond so I’m really looking forward to Spectre. I often patrol my home and the shop on the lookout for trouble and I’m quite a hit with the ladies! It’s like watching myself in human form.

What’s the best bit of your job?

I’m the champion of finding the sunniest spot, and can often be found sunning myself in the shop. I particularly like lying across the doorway as it means everyone has to stop and stroke me!

Who would play you in your biopic?

It would have to be someone as devilishly handsome as myself so really the only dog that comes close is my son, Basil! He’s quite the character at home so probably wouldn’t even need acting lessons.

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FALLOUT 4

FROM: Bethesda FORMATS: PS4, Xbox One, PC

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ne game that will be showing off the current-gen consoles’ muscles will be Bethesda’s Fallout 4, which is released this month. Basically, it’s the previous game turned up to 11, so the graphics are obviously stunning, but it’s the combination of an enormous open world to play in, a dynamic dialogue system (with over 111,000 lines of dialogue!) and an in-depth and immersive crafting system (creating everything from weapons to a house) that will make Fallout 4 an essential purchase.

TALKINGSHOP

Insane Games, located in St. Cuthbert Street, is one of the best independent gaming stores around, with helpful and knowledgeable staff that are always on hand to help find the perfect game for you.

Not only does it have a wide selection of the latest games but also a massive range of used titles for both the current gaming machines and also the classic consoles, too.

FALLOUTBOYS Two other Fallout games you shouldn’t miss FALLOUT 3 (2008)

The first two Fallout games were isometric games, but the third one was a proper 3D openworld gem. A game not to be missed.

FALLOUT: NEW VEGAS (2010)

Although New Vegas isn’t a direct sequel to the third game, it does share a similar look and feel – albeit with improved gameplay and graphics.

Finished all your games and seen everything at the cinema? Then you really should take advantage of Insane Games’ brilliant 6 for a Fiver DVD deal. They’ve got a

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massive range of top movies and TV shows on TV, so simply pick six you’d like, hand over a crisp fiver and they’re yours! Obviously this does exclude boxsets, though.

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WILD ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY? D.H JAMES PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW SATURDAY 5th DECEMBER, 9am - 4pm, SWAN HOTEL, WELLS, SOMERSET. D.H James will be trading as usual at the show in the Swan Hotel

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D.H James are offering a unique opportunity for you to meet a friendly team of experts from some of the world’s biggest photographic manufacturers. You will be able to try out lots of different types of camera merchandise and receive first hand advice about how to improve your camera skills.

PHOTO EVENTS REPEATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY: 1st Event: A demonstration specialising in Macro Photography with a ‘hands on’ approach on how to take pictures of wildlife extremely close up in a custom macro studio.

A selection of small live creatures will be available for you to take pictures of at the demonstration.

2nd Event: Photo studio, taking creative pictures. A chance for you and your family to have your photograph taken and printed, making an ideal Christmas present!

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When you buy any CANON camera equipment FREE BINOCULARS on selected offers SPECIAL OFFERS are also available on picture frames, canvases and prints, when purchased at the show.