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DECEMBER 2015

STAR WARS:

THE FORCE AWAKENS

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The Peanuts Movie

The Danish Girl

Steve Jobs

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hat with the continuing success of Spectre and the hot new releases Mockingjay: Part 2, Brooklyn and The Lady in the Van, it’s been an incredibly busy month for us at the Wells Film Centre.

And December looks like it’s going to be even bigger, as we welcome the first new Star Wars film since 2005’s Revenge of the Sith.

But those of you who don’t want to be transported to a galaxy far, far away will find plenty to watch, with

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films like Steve Jobs, Black Mass, The Peanuts Movie and The Danish Girl. There’s something for all tastes!

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.

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CAROL

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KRAMPUS

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THE PEANUTS MOVIE 21 DEC IN THE HEART OF THE SEA THE DANISH GIRL

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How well do you know the biggest film series of all time? We’ve found 30 Star Wars facts that may surprise you. Plus win over £100 of top Star Wars kit!

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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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Star Wars heads up the bumper list of films this December, but there are plenty of other treats if you don’t fancy heading to a galaxy far, far away.

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Every issue we dissect a classic movie moment and give you little-known facts on the amazing scenes that have made movie history.

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STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS TBA STARRING: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega DIRECTOR: J.J. Abrams RUN TIME: 136 minutes

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ince Disney released the first trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens on October 19 last year, the anticipation was almost too much.

Knowing that we had over a year to wait for the film’s actual release was the sweetest form of torture.

Well now, some 14 months later, the movie is finally here!

Although there have been all manner of trailers and TV spots released during this year, the actual details of the film remain vague.

We know that The Force Awakens centres around the three new stars, Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega) and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) and their battles against the First Order – an evil political organisation that has been created from the remnants of Darth Vader’s original Empire.

Ray and Finn discover a lightsaber that apparently belongs to Luke Skywalker – the one he lost in the battle with Darth Vader. It’s handed over to Leia and the pair are introduced to Han Solo, which then begins their quest to find the Jedi Master, who hasn’t been seen since the Battle of Endor 30 years ago.

Leading the fight against the Resistance and heading up the First Order are Supreme Leader Snoke (Andy Serkis), General Hux (Domhnall Gleeson) and our cover star Kylo Ren (Adam Driver). As the First Order rises in power, could the secret to their downfall rest with Luke, the last of the Jedi?

And if you can't wait to see the film, why not join us for a special screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens at one minute past midnight on the night of the 17th?

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1 Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) addresses the Stormtroopers of the First Order.

2 And here his is in all his masked glory.

3 The old guard are back for The Force Awakens – including Leia and Han. 4 Finn (John Boyega) battles Kylo Ren in a snow-drizzled forest, but who will win? The dark side, or the light?

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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.

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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.

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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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STARRING: Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy, Jessica Brown Findlay, Charles Dance, Mark Gatiss DIRECTOR: Paul McGuigan RUN TIME: 109 minutes

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he brilliant scientist Victor Frankenstein (James McAvoy) has a noble vision to aid humanity by his research into immortality. He’s aided by his equally brilliant protégé Igor (Daniel Radcliffe).

Power-crazed and desperate to create new life, Victor’s experiments go too

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Sherlock Holmes (2009)

far though, and his obsession has horrifying consequences.

The story of Victor Frankenstein is told through Igor’s perspective – who is played very much against type by a scientist who’s Frankenstein’s equal, rather than the shuffling simpleton of the previous Frankenstein films – and follows the story from his early friendship to the dramatic conclusion.

In a story told with its tongue firmly placed in its cheek, Victor Frankenstein is a film that blends the dark, Gothic tones of the original story from Mary Shelley with a humorous and action-packed edge to give the film a contemporary feel.

FILM FACTS Three stars from the Sherlock TV show appear in this film: Mark Gatiss (Mycroft Holmes), Andrew Scott (Moriarty) and Louise Brealey (Molly Hooper).

To connect Sherlock even more, the director, Paul McGuigan, has also directed four episodes of the show.

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STARRING: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, Jeff Daniels DIRECTOR: Danny Boyle

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ove him or hate him, it’s impossible to deny the influence Steve Jobs has had on the modern world. This new film, inspired by the biography by Walter Isaacson and written by Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network, A Few Good Men), is made up of three acts – each one focusing on a different product launch (the original Macintosh, the NeXT computer and the iMac). Each act shows the behind-the-scenes arguments for each launch, highlighting Jobs’ demands for perfection and impatience with anyone who fails to meet his high standards.

Michael Fassbender may not be as close a physical match to Jobs as Ashton Kutcher was in 2013’s Jobs, but he makes up for in personality and presence. With a sharp script and solid direction from Danny Boyle, there will never be a better retelling of the life of Steve Jobs than this one.

FILM FACTS Other actors linked to the role of Steve Jobs were Christian Bale, Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Cruise.

The screenwriter of the film, Aaron Sorkin never actually met Steve Jobs in person, but did speak to him on the phone a few times.

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STARRING: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda DIRECTOR: Steven Spielberg

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ridge of Spies is the latest pairing of Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, and this one (their fourth working together) is based on an actual incident from 1960, during the time of the Cold War. Tom Hanks plays the role of lawyer James B. Donovan, who is entrusted with negotiating the release of a US pilot whose U2 spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union. The Russians want to exchange the pilot for a captive Soviet KGB spy held in custody in the United States, so Donovan will need to call on all his skills as a negotiator to secure the release of the US pilot, while at the same time placating the difficult Russians.

As you'd expect from the supreme direction of Spielberg and the acting talents of leads Tom Hanks and stage actor Mark Rylance, Bridge of Spies is a thriller that keeps you hooked until the very final frame.

FILM FACTS This is the fourth time that Tom Hanks has worked with Steven Spielberg, having previously worked together on Saving Private Ryan (1998), Catch Me If You Can (2002) and The Terminal (2004).

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STARRING: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Kyle Chandler, Sarah Paulson DIRECTOR: Todd Haynes

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n an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s seminal novel The Price of Salt, Carol follows two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York.

A young woman in her 20s, Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara), is a clerk working in a Manhattan department store and dreaming of a more fulfilling life when she meets Carol (Cate Blanchett), an alluring woman trapped in a loveless marriage. As an immediate connection sparks between them, her husband (Kyle Chandler) begins to question her involvement with Therese.

Rooney Mara is one of a few up-and-coming actors who dazzle in every role their placed in – her part as Tiger Lily in Pan was testament to this – and the pairing of her with Cate Blanchett is one that works brilliantly.

FILMFACTS Cate Blanchett is currently filming the role of the cunning snake Kaa in Andy Serkis’ Jungle Book: Origins.

Carol is based on the novel The Price of Salt, which was written in 1952 by Patricia Highsmith under the pseudonym of Claire Morgan.

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STARRING: Johnny Depp, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kevin Bacon, Joel Edgerton DIRECTOR: Scott Cooper

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lthough they grew up together on the same South Boston streets, childhood friends John Connolly (Joel Edgerton) and James ‘Whitey’ Bulger (Johnny Depp) grew up into very different men. While Connolly became a major figure in the FBI’s Boston office, Whitey was the godfather of the local Irish mob.

Set in the late 1970s, Black Mass is the story of what happened when the two men made a deal to trade secrets to take down Boston’s Italian Mafia. Not unsurprisingly though, the deal goes sour and events spiral our of control, leading to murders, drug dealing, racketeering indictments and, ultimately, Whitey making the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted List.

Fans of films like Goodfellas and American Gangster will find a lot to like here, especially the dramatic physical transformation of Johnny Depp into the violent criminal, Whitey.

FILMFACTS Of all the films that he’s done (and he’s done many), Johnny Depp says that Black Mass is his favourite.

The film is based on the book – Black Mass: The True Story of an Unholy Alliance Between the FBI and the Irish Mob.

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STARRING: Diane Keaton, John Goodman, Alan Arkin, Amanda Seyfried DIRECTOR: Jessie Nelson

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hen retired couple Sam and Charlotte Cooper (John Goodman and Diane Keaton) decide to throw a massive family Christmas at their house, they don’t take into account that their wonderfully dysfunctional collection of children and grandchildren would do everything they could to make sure this was one Christmas that wouldn’t be merry and bright.

From their daughter Eleanor (Olivia Wilde) bringing home a stranger so that she can pretend to her family that she has a boyfriend, to Charlotte’s sister Emma (Marisa Tomei) getting herself arrested for shoplifting, Sam and Charlotte begin to suspect that they may have had a better time if they’d had a quiet Christmas on their own.

Slowly though, they manage to pull through the madness and discover that although they’re all very different and can frequently rub each other up the wrong way, the Cooper family bond is as strong as it has ever been.

FILM FACTS Oddly, the first trailer released for the film was narrated by Steve Martin, who sadly doesn’t appear in the film.

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STARRING: Toni Collette, Allison Tolman, Adam Scott, David Koechner DIRECTOR: Michael Dougherty

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et’s be honest here. Christmas may well be fun at times, but a lot of it can be stressful when you’re trying to organise everything and rush around buying last-minute presents. No-one knows this better than young Max (Emjay Anthony). Disillusioned, he turns his back on the most festive of seasons, but little does he know, this lack of Christmas spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus – a demonic force of ancient evil that stalks the same rooftops and chimneys on Christmas Eve as Father Christmas. Instead of delivering presents and good cheers though, Krampus is only intent on punishing all the non-believers.

All hell breaks loose as beloved holiday icons take on a monstrous life of their own, laying siege to the fractured family’s home and forcing them to fight for each other if they hope to survive. After this, Christmas will never be the same again!

FILM FACTS You’d be forgiven for not knowing the character of Krampus, but he’s famous in Austria, where he’s a goat-like creature that accompanies Father Christmas to punish all the children who’ve been naughty by giving them coal.

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STARRING: Noah Schnapp, Rebecca Bloom, Mariel Sheets, Madisyn Shipman, Bill Melendez DIRECTOR: Steve Martino RUN TIME: 88 minutes

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harlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved Peanuts gang return to the big screen like you’ve never seen before, in state-of-theart 3D animation.

Charlie Brown, the world’s most beloved underdog, embarks upon

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an epic and heroic quest to win the girl of his dreams, while his best pal, the lovable beagle Snoopy (along with Woodstock the bird), takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis, the Red Baron. Will Charlie get the girl? And will Snoopy defeat the Red Baron once and for all? The only way to find out for sure is to watch The Peanuts Movie when it hits the Wells Film Centre this month.

Oh, and if you’re unsure what all the fuss is about, then you need to go back and revisit the brilliant Peanuts cartoon. Not only did it run for years in the newspapers, but it was also an excellent TV show, too.

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FILM FACTS This is the first theatrical Peanuts movie in 35 years.

The sounds made by Snoopy and Woodstock were sampled from original recordings.

Charles M. Schulz’s son and grandson wrote the script.

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STARRING: Chris Hemsworth, Ben Whishaw, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Charlotte Riley DIRECTOR: Ron Howard RUN TIME: 121 minutes

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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.

The real-life maritime disaster would inspire Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick.

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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 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 seeks to bring the great whale down. And if you can, make sure you see it in stunning 3D, which is guaranteed to make the adventure even more dramatic! December 2015

FILM FACTS The film is based on the true story of the Essex, a whaling ship that was attacked and eventually sunk by a sperm whale in the Pacific Ocean in 1820. This was the incident that inspired Herman Melville to write his very famous book Moby-Dick.

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STARRING: Alicia Vikander, Eddie Redmayne, Ben Whishaw, Amber Heard, Tusse Silberg DIRECTOR: Tom Hooper RUN TIME: 120 minutes

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he Danish Girl is set in the early 1920s in Copenhagen.

The illustrator and artist Gerda Wegener (Alicia Vikander) asks her husband, Einar Wegener (Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne), to stand in for a female model, but the popularity of the portraits leads

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to Gerda painting her husband in further pictures as a woman.

Einar develops an attraction for the female physical appearance and begins living as a woman named Lili Elbe. Eventually, Elbe becomes the first ever recipient of male-to-female sex reassignment surgery, and Gerda supports her decision, although their marriage becomes strained when Gerda realises that Lili is no longer the person she married.

Beautifully filmed and featuring stunning performances from all the leads, The Danish Girl is a powerful and thoughtful film that definitely should not be missed.

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Starkiller?

1 Luke Luke Skywalker was originally named Luke Starkiller. To pay tribute to this, the First Order’s headquarters in The Force Awakens will be called Starkiller Base.

business choice 2 Bad Cinemas in America were convinced the original Star Wars film would be a flop, so only 40 initially agreed to show the film.

Solo cut 3 Han A 10-year-old Han Solo was due to show up in Revenge of the Sith. In early storyboards, Han was due to be raised by Chewbacca and helped Yoda find the location of General Grievous. For some reason, he was cut from the final script.

line 4 Recurring The line ‘I have a bad feeling about this’ has been said in every Star Wars movie.

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TV ever made 6 Worst If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the Star Wars Holiday Special on YouTube. It was a made-forTV special in 1978 featuring all the cast, and was once described by a critic as ‘the worst two hours of television ever’.

different Han? 7 AHarrison Ford wasn’t the first choice to play Han Solo. Other actors who were considered before him included Kurt Russell, Burt Reynolds, Jack Nicholson and Christopher Walken.

alternative Leia 8 An The same is true for the part of Leia. Farrah Fawcett, Glenn Close, Jessica Lange, Meryl Streep and Sigourney Weaver all auditioned for the role.

Big bucks 9 Star Wars: A New Hope was the first film to take over $300 million at the box office.

good wage…

10 A Alec Guinness may not have been a massive fan of the films, but he did manage to arrange a deal with George Lucas so that he got 2% of the gross box office receipts. Incredibly, he earned over $50 million for his part in the first film!

a bad one 11 …and While Harrison Ford earned just $10,000 in Stay at Luke’s house!

The set for A New Hope’s Tatooine was built in Tunisia, Africa. After filming was completed, the crew left the set intact and Luke’s home with his uncle Owen and aunt Beru is now a hotel.

1977 for A New Hope.

shoes 12 Comfortable Peter Cushing (Grand Moff Tarkin) found the boots of his costume so uncomfortable that he wore slippers through most of his scenes.

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does TIE stand for?

18 What The TIE in TIE Fighter is an acronym, which

and Han was shot for the end of Return of the Jedi, but remains as a ultra-secret deleted scene that George Lucas may never release.

apparently stands for ‘Twin Ion Engines’.

design 14 Falcon The Rebel Blockade ship seen right at the start of A New Hope began life as an alternative design idea for the Millennium Falcon.

Farmer 15 Darth Because of his heavy Bristolian accent, the

for the boys 19 Toys George Lucas took a small fee for directing and writing A New Hope but asked for 40% of the merchandising rights. The studios agreed, thinking Lucas was unlikely to make any money, but he ended up earning enough to complete self-fund the production of The Empire Strikes Back.

good direction 20 A Director Brian De Palma wrote the text for

actor in the Darth Vader suit, David Prowse, earned the nickname ‘Darth Farmer’ from the Star Wars crew.

the opening crawl in A New Hope.

the script 16 Trimming George Lucas’ first script for Star Wars was

delight 21 Rapper’s Tupac Shakur, the rap star, auditioned for the

over 200 pages long – a film script is normally around 100 pages. He split it up into three chapters, which became the basis for the first three films.

role of Mace Windu.

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and apparently couldn’t stop making the lightsaber noise when they were filming the battle scenes. Ewan’s sounds were then removed during post-production!

connections 23 Family And Ewan McGregor’s uncle, Denis Lawson,

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appeared as Wedge Antilles – a pilot on the final assault of the Death Star – in A New Hope.

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George Lucas made a small cameo appearance in Revenge of the Sith, and his three daughters have appeared in all of the prequel films. Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), pictured here, played a role out of his suit in Attack of the Clones.

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22 “Vvrrrruuuummmmmm” Ewan McGregor is a massive Star Wars fan,

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shot first?

24 Who Han shot first. Fact.

Yoda 25 Minch The character of Yoda was very nearly going to be a monkey – with the full title of ‘Minch Yoda’.

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jargon. It means ‘Reel 2, Dialogue 2’.

expensive bet 28 An George Lucas made (and lost) a bet with Stephen Spielberg that Close Encounters of the Third Kind would make more money than A New Hope.

Because Spielberg won, he still receives 2.5% of the royalties from A New Hope – apparently earning him over $40 million to date.

not-so-catchy title 29 A The first title for A New Hope was ‘Adventures of Luke Starkiller as taken from the Journal of the Whills, Saga I: The Star Wars’. Thankfully, Lucas changed it to something much snappier.

Vader 30 Orson Orson Welles was George Lucas’ first choice for the voice of Darth Vader.

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THE DARK SIDE…

Kylo Ren (Adam Driver)

Captain Phasma (Gwendoline Christie)

Obsessed with Darth Vader, Kylo Ren is determined to continue Vader’s work and destroy the Resistance.

Little is known of Phasma, apart from the fact that she serves as a Captain in the First Order.

General Hux (Domhnall Gleeson)

Hux is the commander-in-chief of the First Order’s Starkiller base – which is the main HQ for the Order.

…AND THE LIGHT

Finn (John Boyega)

Originally a Stormtrooper, Finn escapes to the planet of Jakku – where he meets Rey.

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Rey (Daisy Ridley)

Fey was abandoned on Jakku at the edge of five, and now lives as a nomadic scavenger.

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Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac)

Poe is one of the best pilots in the Resistance, but does he survive a run-in with Kylo Ren?

WIN! OVER £100 OF STAR WARS GOODIES!

To celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, we’re giving you the opportunity to win over £100 of Star Wars kit, courtesy of Wells store, Britelly!

Seen the new Star Wars film? Then it’s worth checking out the Britelly shop on Queen Street, because as well as one of the best collections of British TV DVDs you’ll find, they also sell an excellent range of Star Wars goodies and treats.

Best of all, we’re giving one lucky Widescreen reader the chance to win over £100 of Star Wars goodies – as shown below.

Entering the competition couldn’t be easier.

Just fill out the coupon below with your name and contact phone number, cut it out and then drop it in to either the Wells Film Centre or the Britelly shop during their opening hours. And the very best of luck!

Kylo Ren Mug

Chewbacca Retro Bag

Stormtrooper Bowl and Plate Set

Darth Vader Shaped Mug

Galaxy Battle Light

STAR WARS COMPETITION Name: Chewbacca Biscuit Barrel

Tel: Now hand the voucher in at the Wells Film Centre or Britelly by Friday, January 8, 2016.

Terms and Conditions: Only one coupon will be accepted per person and duplicated coupons will be discounted. Original coupons only – no photocopies.

Alternative items can be considered part of the prize package, as long as the total value of the package does not exceed £102. No cash alternative will be offered.

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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 EVENT CINEMA in Wells this The Winter’s Tale (2pm) month. Keep the calendar handy to make MON RELEASES sure you don’t NEW The Peanuts Movie (U) miss out on anything.

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EVENT CINEMA Jane Eyre (7pm)

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Wells Cathedral: Cathedral Carol Service (6pm)

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EVENT CINEMA The Nutcracker (7.15pm)

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NEW RELEASES Victor Frankenstein (12A)

NEW RELEASES Steve Jobs (15)

ADVANCE SCREENING The Peanuts Movie (U)

ADVANCE SCREENING The Peanuts Movie (U)

THU

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EVENT CINEMA Cavalleria Rusticana/ Pagliacci (7.15pm)

NEW RELEASES Bridge of Spies (12A) Carol (15) Black Mass (15)

ADVANCE SCREENING The Peanuts Movie (U)

ADVANCE SCREENING The Peanuts Movie (U)

THU

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NEW RELEASES Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG)

NEW RELEASES Christmas with the Coopers (12A) Krampus (15)

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EVENT CINEMA The Lady of the Camellias (3pm)

Bishop’s Palace: Wreath-making Workshops

NEW RELEASES In the Heart of the Sea (12A)

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COMINGSOON

MODEL BEHAVIOUR

Derek’s back to prove there’s more to life than being really, really, ridiculously good looking

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e have so much to thank the original Zoolander film for – not least the invention of ‘Blue Steel’, the definitive look for models the world over – and it still ranks very highly in most people’s lists of favourite films.

The good news is that Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) and Hansel McDonald (Owen Wilson) are heading

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off the catwalks and back onto the big screen to prove that when it comes to movies about male models, there’s still nothing to touch them.

Officially the world’s most beautiful people, Derek and Hansel are recruited into Interpol to go undercover and catch a gang that are murdering models – all of which die with Zoolander’s iconic

SNIPPETS The hottest movie news, in bite-sized pieces

After the lukewarm response to the first two Tomb Raider films, it’s taken a while for another one to be considered, but Lara Croft is definitely heading back to the big screen – although Angelina Jolie is unlikely to play the lead again.

Ever played a game of Tetris and thought ‘there’s a movie in this’? Well it’s your lucky day, as we’ve just heard that there is indeed a (ahem) blockbusting film in the works.

More news as soon as we get it.

RELEASED

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Blue Steel look on their faces. Considering their combined IQ is still probably under 100, can the poutsome pair catch the murderers before they end up victims, too?

The massive success of the first Zoolander film means that there’s no shortage of famous people willing to make cameos too, in what we are sure will be one of the funniest films of 2016.

Desperate to squeeze in another go as Ethan Hunt, Tom Cruise is rushing to get the next Mission: Impossible film out, which will hit the cinema in 2017. And Cruise is very keen for Rogue Nation’s writer and director Christopher McQuarrie to return, too.

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IN THEIR

OWN WORDS

GOLDEN GIRL

Eddie Redmayne discusses playing Lili Elbe in the stunning The Danish Girl

His understanding of The Danish Girl “This is a story of authenticity, identity and courage, but at its heart it is a love story. About the courage it takes to find, and be, yourself.”

On playing the role of Lili Elbe “If you are lucky enough to be given the opportunity to play Lili Elbe and tell her story, you should be giving every ounce of yourself.

It’s a great privilege, and a great responsibility.

Acting is about striving for perfection with the acknowledgement that you’re never going to actually get it.”

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Speaking about his co-star, Alicia Vikander “People often talk about Alicia in terms of her dance background, and her use of poise and posture, but she also has the capacity to tap emotions from somewhere that is so raw that it floors you.”

Working with the transgender community “Every trans story is unique and individual; there is no one trans experience. But every single trans person I’ve met has talked about knowing, from their youth, that their assigned gender was different from their own identity.”

SNIPPETS The hottest movie news, in bite-sized pieces

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More Edgar Wright news: Alongside all of the other projects he’s working on, Wright has also just signed up to direct an animation film for DreamWorks. The script will be co-written by Wright and David Walliams.

2017

‘Baywatch: The Movie’ is confirmed

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t’s all the rage now to take old TV shows and make modern, slightly ironic movie versions of them. Following the success of the two Jump Street films, the next series to be brought kicking and screaming into the modern age is Baywatch.

Although Baywatch was extremely cheesy, it was also hugely popular, running for 12 years between 1989 to 2001. Much like Jump Street, we’ve heard that the remake of Baywatch will be done with its tongue firmly planted in its cheek – so expect a script loaded with ironic references to the original series, and beautiful young people running down a beach in slow motion.

So far, Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron have signed up to star, and the plot (such as it is) apparently sees the pair buddying up to prevent the beach they love and work on being destroyed by an evil oil tycoon. Also, we wouldn’t be surprised at all if some of the original stars – such as Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff – make at least a cameo appearance.

The movie version of Baywatch may not be a contender when it comes to awards season, but we bet it’ll be a lot of fun.

Ridley Scott recently announced that his sequel to Prometheus is now going to be called Alien: Covenant, strengthening even further the bonds between the prequel series and the four Alien films. The film’s down for a release in October, 2017.

The sequel to The Huntsman (now officially called The Huntsman Winter’s War) recently released a teaser trailer online. In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it scene, you can just make out Wells’ Bishop’s Palace.

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COMINGSOON

WELLS CINEMA NEWS

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! Our Christmas opening times

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e’re having just the one day off this year, Christmas Day, so if you’re looking for a good excuse to escape from the cold turkey sandwiches and endless repeats of old sitcoms then you’re best bet is to come and join us for a festive film or two!

On Saturday, December 26, we’re showing: 3.00pm Star Wars: The Force Awakens (3D) 3.00pm The Peanut Movie (2D) 3.00pm In the Heart of the Sea (3D) Then, on Sunday, December 27, we have: 3.00pm Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2D) 3.00pm The Peanut Movie (3D) 3.00pm In the Heart of the Sea (2D) We would like to wish all our customers and supporters a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

GUEST SPEAKERS

THE FIRST WELLS FILM FESTIVAL! APRIL 21-24 WCOHRILKDSREN’S

PREMIERES

SHAKESPEARE ANNIVERSARY

Q&AS

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PREVIEW SCREENINGS

MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW! Programme subject to alteration.

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COMING

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STARRING: Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Virgina Madsen DIRECTOR: David O. Russell

ocusing on four generations of a family, Joy stars the incredible Jennifer Lawrence as the woman who launches a business dynasty.

As you’d expect from director David O. Russell (Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle) though, there’s much more to the story than that.

Although Lawrence is very much the star of the show, she’s ably backed up by Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper and Isabella Rossellini in a tale about betrayal, treachery and the scars of love that promises to be unlike anything else you’ll see in 2016.

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INTERVIEW

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COMING

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STARRING: Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Graham McTavish DIRECTOR: Ryan Coogler

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whole 10 years after giving us what we presumed would be the last film to star Rocky Balboa, Sly Stallone is back for another round – although this time we’ve been promised that Rocky will definitely stay out of the ring.

The clue is really in the name, as Creed revolves around the character of Adonis Johnson (The Fantastic Four’s Michael B. Jordan), who is the son of Rocky’s long-time boxing rival and friend, Apollo Creed. To keep Johnson out of trouble, Rocky take him under his wing and trains him up to be a professional boxer, but will constantly feeling like he’s in the shadow of his departed father thwart any chances Johnson has for his own personal success?

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STARRING: Toby Jones, Bill Nighy, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Gambon, Tom Courtenay DIRECTOR: Oliver Parker

t's hard to imagine how daunting it is to take a national treasure like Dad's Army and produce a new version, as it's so beloved by everyone. Thankfully though, the cast and crew are all the finest in the business, so we're approaching this new Dad's Army movie with a lot more confidence that we might've had.

The film stars Toby Jones as Captain Mainwaring, Bill Nighy as Sargeant Wilson, Michael Gambon as Private Godfrey and Tom Courtenay as Lance Corporal Jones – and it's written

by Hamish McColl, who updated Paddington so brilliantly last year.

Don't forget we have a very special gala performance of Dad’s Army at the Wells Film Centre on Friday, February 5 to promote dementia awareness.

Tickets cost just £12.50 and are available from either the cinema or Pilgrim Financial Planning.

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The Big Short

Zoolander 2

COMING SOON FUTURE TITLES THE REVENANT 15 Jan STARRING: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy In the 1820s, a frontiersman, Hugh Glass, sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead.

ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE ROAD CHIP 12 Feb STARRING: Kaley Cuoco, Anna Faris, Jason Lee Alvin, Simon and Theodore head off on an epic road trip to meet up with Dave in Miami.

THE 5TH WAVE 22 Jan POINT BREAK 12 Feb STARRING: Chloë Grace Moretz, Nick Robinson STARRING: Luke Bracey, Édgar Ramírez Four waves of increasingly deadly alien attacks have left A young FBI agent infiltrates an extraordinary team of most of Earth decimated. extreme sports athletes in this remake of the 90s classic.

THE BIG SHORT 22 Jan CONCUSSION

12 Feb STARRING: Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Brad Pitt STARRING: Will Smith, Alec Baldwin Four outsiders in the world of high finance who predicted Based on the true story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, the man the credit and housing bubble collapse of the mid-2000s who discovered football-related traumas in pro players. decide to take on the big banks.

TRUMBO 5 Feb STARRING: Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood’s top screenwriter until he was blacklisted for his political beliefs.

ZOOLANDER 2

12 Feb STARRING: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell Derek and Hansel are modelling again when an opposing company attempts to take them out from the business.

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.

HAIL CAESAR!

26 Feb STARRING: George Clooney, Channing Tatum A Hollywood fixer in the 1950s works to keep the studio’s stars in line.

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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 LADY OF THE CAMELLIAS STARRING The Bolshoi Ballet CERT TBC RELEASE 6th Dec (3pm) LENGTH 185 minutes A young bourgeois, Armand Duval, falls in love with Marguerite Gautier, a courtesan celebrated by the Parisian high society. Despite her infidelity, Armand will do all he can to win this woman’s heart and convince her to leave her indulgent life.

The Bolshoi breathes new life into John Neumeier’s tragic masterpiece, inspired by Alexandre Dumas’ novel and accompanied by Chopin’s exquisite score. This production assumes a new emotional and dramatic texture that only the Bolshoi’s dancers can deliver.

JANE EYRE STARRING Madeleine Worrall, Felix Hayes CERT 12A RELEASE 8th Dec (7pm) LENGTH 200 minutes Almost 170 years on, Charlotte Bronte’s story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one

woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms.

From her beginnings as a destitute orphan, Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart.

This acclaimed re-imagining of Bronte’s masterpiece was first staged by Bristol Old Vic last year, when the story was performed over two evenings. Director Sally Cookson now brings her celebrated production to the National, presented as a single, exhilarating performance.

CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA/PAGLIACCI STARRING The Royal Opera CERT 12A RELEASE 10th Dec (7.15pm) LENGTH 180 minutes The Barber of Seville will have you smiling from the moment it begins. When grumpy Bartolo stands between his beautiful young ward Rosina and her lover Count Almaviva, there’s only one person to call on: local barber and man-with-a-plan Figaro.

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

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COMING SOON

THE WINTER’S TALE

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (BOLSHOI BALLET) 24 Jan (3pm)

STARRING Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench CERT 12A RELEASE 14th Dec (2pm) LENGTH 210 minutes

RHAPSODY/THE TWO PIGEONS (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE) 26 Jan (7.15pm)

We bring you another chance to see this stunning new adaptation of The Winter’s Tale from the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company.

Shakespeare’s timeless tragicomedy of obsession and redemption is reimagined in a new production co-directed by Rob Ashford and Kenneth Branagh.

LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES (NATIONAL THEATRE)

28 Jan (7pm) LA TRAVIATA (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)

4 Feb (6.45pm)

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

THE NUTCRACKER STARRING The Royal Ballet CERT 12A RELEASE 16th Dec (7.15pm) LENGTH 135 minutes In Peter Wright’s production of this classic Christmas ballet, the stage sparkles with theatrical magic – a Christmas tree grows before our eyes, toy soldiers come to life to fight the villainous Mouse King, and Clara is taken to the Kingdom of Sweets on a golden sleigh. Tchaikovsky’s score contains some of the best-known melodies in ballet, making this a magical production for the festive season.

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)

DON QUIXOTE (BOLSHOI BALLET)

10 Apr (4pm)

LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)

25 Apr (7.15pm)

FRANKENSTEIN (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)

18 May (7.15pm)

HAMLET (RSC)

8 Jun (7pm)

WERTHER (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)

27 Jun (7pm)

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CHRISTMAS MADE EASY I Adele’s now open in St Cuthbert Street

t’s impossible to walk past Adele’s, the new gift shop on St Cuthberts Street without being drawn in. Adele opened the shop only a few weeks ago, but she’s already got plenty of stock to browse through and a wide choice of gifts for any occasion.

With Christmas coming up, Adele believes that she has the perfect antidote to the usual present-buying stress. If you spend over £20 in the shop then you can take advantage of her free gift-wrapping service, so you can pop in, choose the gifts, carry on with your shopping and then return to find them all beautifully wrapped and ready to go under the tree.

Adele can also offer a Tarot and Palmist service in the shop through Angie Cotterill. Angie has over 25 years experience as a Tarot reader and can be contacted on 07840 342562.

With everything from bags and vintage clothing, to sterling silver jewellery and gemstones, Adele’s is another welcome shop for Wells.

With retailers this good then why would you possibly consider doing your Christmas shopping anywhere else?

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HOT CHOCOLATE!

We have our very own award-winning chocolate producer, right here in Wells

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tephanie Hiller is a massage therapist but also the owner of Mill Street Chocolate, an awardwinning company that produces some of the finest chocolate you’ll ever taste – and it’s made right here in Wells!

Traditionally, chocolate isn’t seen as a healthy food choice, but Stephanie says that isn’t always true. “Normally the cacao beans are roasted at a high temperature which destroys a lot of the antioxidants,” she says. “We don’t think of chocolate as being a super food, but most of the commercial chocolate we buy is actually just sugar and milk. If you take the raw chocolate and mix it with just a small amount of sugar then you’ve actually got something that’s hugely beneficial for the body.”

Stephanie started Mill Street Chocolate two years ago and runs the business from her address in Wells. All of her bars are either 70, 80 or 100% pure chocolate, and she has a range of six different flavours – and after being lucky enough to pretty much try them all, we’re happy to say that they’re all delicious.

Despite only being up and running for a couple of years, Mill Street Chocolate can already call itself an award-winning food producer. Stephanie recently entered three of her bars into the Great Taste Awards – an event that attracts around 10,000 entries, mostly focussing on smaller producers – and won a total of three awards, one for each of her bars.

Attention to detail The secret to Mill Street Chocolate’s success is the care and attention that goes into each stage of the production. Stephanie is constantly thinking of new flavour ideas, and walks around with a notepad so that she can quickly write down any new combinations she dreams up. Wherever possible, all the ingredients are organic and everything is made completely from scratch.

If you want to try the chocolate for yourself, then we recommend that you head to either www. facebook.com/MillStreetChocolate or www. millstreetchocolate.co.uk, where you will find out where Stephanie is going to be displaying her chocolate next. You can also order online, and there’s still time to get an order in for a Christmas delivery, as long as you get it in before December 14. We suggest you try Mill Street Chocolate for yourself as soon as possible. We promise you won’t regret it.

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ARTISAN DELIGHTS!

Have you checked out the range of businesses at the Market Street Courtyard yet?

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ust around the corner from the cinema and a minute’s walk from the city centre is the very popular Market Street Courtyard, an oasis of calm and tranquility in an increasingly turbulent world that contains an excellent range of gift shops as well as the perfect spot for a bit to eat or a drink.

Magpie is a bistro bar that’s been open for around a year now. One of the coolest spots in the city for food or a cocktail, they have a wellstocked bar featuring local ales and ciders. Next to Magpie on the left is the wonderful Market Street Emporium that’s an Aladdin’s cave of beautiful and reasonably priced gifts and decor. Whether you’re looking for clothing or lampshades, the chances are that you’ll find it here.

Saint & Grey is another new business to the courtyard, and is packed with a stunning range of stylish accessories – from jewellery to handbags (and everything in-between), their seasonal stock is replaced regularly to make sure there’s always something new to see.

Sew Vintage is a well-established haberdashery and sewing parlour, and not only will you probably find exactly the material you want from their

extensive selection, but they also run a great range of workshops for both adults and children through the week and at weekends.

Beautiful unique interiors, new and vintage home decor, and Artisan gifts www.marketstemporium.co.uk tiddyroos@hotmail.co.uk

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WIN THE ULTIMATE DIY HAMPER!

City Decorating Supplies has the perfect Christmas treat for DIY enthusiasts

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f you’re planning on doing any DIY soon then you need to head to City Decorating Supplies in Union Street, as they’re offering one lucky customer the chance to win a bumper hamper containing everything you need to boost your home improvement skills.

Every purchase at the shop between now and the week before Christmas entitles you to a free entry into the draw, and the winner will be announced the week commencing December 21 – so you’ll be able to take your hamper home with you for Christmas.

The hamper is packed with goodies, including brushes, rollers, filling knives and plenty of other essential DIY kit. You also get a box of tea and some

quality biscuits for that all-important tea break, and bottles of locally brewed beer and wine to help you celebrate when all of the work is done!

ANOTHER CHANCE FOR MEAL DEAL

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his month we’re giving you another chance to take advantage of the brilliant ‘£10 off a meal for two’ deal at the Three Wells in Polsham that we ran last issue.

Just take in this magazine (or cut out the voucher if you prefer), take it into the Three Wells pub on any day of the week and enjoy £10 off any meal for two or more during the month of December. To check out the pub’s menu, head to www. threewellspubwells.co.uk.

£10 off a meal for two!

Offer finishes on January 4, 2016. Voucher can only be claimed on the food bill, so does not include the cost of any drinks.

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GLAMOUR COMES TO WELLS Treat yourself or a loved one to a pampering session at Wells’ newest salon

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he Glamour & Grooming Bar is a new upmarket salon from Inez Findley, the owner of The Wells Barber Co (aka the ‘upside down barbers’), and opened its doors in October.

The salon is located in Union Street, directly above the barber shop, and offers an impressive and comprehensive range of treatments.

Inez said, “Our aim is to provide high-quality hair and beauty services for ladies and gentlemen by highly trained stylists in a sophisticated, welldesigned setting so every client feels confident they will leave looking and feeling their best.”

Alongside regular beauty therapies, such as facials, waxing, nails, etc., the salon will be offering specialist treatments. These include anti-wrinkle, dermal fillers, lip augmentation and skin boosters.

Faye Marie will be joining the team as well to supply semi-permanent make-up.

It’s also the perfect place for a Christmas treat, too. The Glamour & Grooming Bar sells packages

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for men to buy their partners, including beautiful Christmas sets and Pamper Packages – and any packages purchased give you 15% off selected Moroccan Oil and Dermalogica products. They also have a wide range of Party Packages for Prom night, and brides and grooms, too. And the salon offers exclusive treatments that are unavailable anywhere else in the area, such as the Skinny Tan and Air Base make-up.

For more information, call into the salon, where a friendly member of staff will be happy to talk you through the range of services on offer, or check out their Facebook page at www. facebook.com/GlamourandGrooming for any promotions and competitions.

As a special offer that’s exclusive to Widescreen readers, Inez is offering 25% off treatments until the end of February. Just take this magazine (or cut out the advert to the right) into the salon to claim the offer.

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FILM TALK

Wells Trading Post’s vintage and fashion expert Lois Wickett goes under the movie spotlight this month…

Tell us about one of your favourite films Gentlemen Prefer Blondes has got to be one of my favourite films. Released in 1953, Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell have a wardrobe to envy. Marilyn Monroe’s showstopping leopard print cape and muff set is a recent favourite of mine – so much so I am lucky enough to now have my own!

What film are you looking forward to?

The Dressmaker, featuring Kate Winslet and set in 1950’s Australia, looks to be tantalising viewing for a 1950s fashion enthusiast like myself!

What’s the best bit of your job?

You never know what each day will bring, from a 1920’s Sautoir necklace to a 1950’s circle skirt discovered in a barn! The surprise is just the beginning, as it’s the stories that surround the items that is the best bit.

Who would play you in your biopic?

I have been told I resemble Rita Hayworth but sadly she’s no longer with us, so perhaps Paloma Faith as she sure does rock her retro and eccentric style.

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DANIELS CAFÉ NOW OPEN ON SUNDAYS

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he Daniels Café on Queens Street has recently opened to a full seven days a week service – including a full roast with all the trimmings. The Café is open from 10 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon on Sundays, and 8 until 4.30 for the rest of the week.

Daniels is a traditional café that serves top quality food at reasonable prices – if you haven’t tried their burgers or Ultimate Breakfast then you really are missing out! Wherever possible they source ingredients locally, including meat from Griffiths – which is just around the corner from the café.

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t’s finally here, and of course by that we mean Battlefront rather than The Force Awakens. The multiplayer mayhem will be familiar to anyone who’s played any of the older Battlefront games, but the graphics are bang up to date and stunning throughout.

There are the usual multiplayer game options, the ability to fight on the ground or in the air and well-trod Star Wars locations – Hoth, Endor and Tatooine. A DLC pack next month will introduce The Force Awakens’ Jakku, and four more packs are in development, too. Top stuff.

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.

THE USUAL SUSPECTS The graphical models are incredibly realistic…

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

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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IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

RELEASED: 1946  DIRECTOR: Frank Capra  STARRING: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers Setting the scene… Despite its dark tones, It’s a Wonderful Life is ultimately a story about the value of life, and the often unnoticed influences you have on the people around you.

George Bailey (James Stewart) has given up on his dreams to help the inhabitants of Bedford Falls.

Convinced that his life is pointless, he decides to end it all one Christmas Eve. Luckily for George though,

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his guardian angel, Clarence (Henry Travers) is on hand to show him how different the town would be if he’d never been born.

Did you know? Although it’s set in December, It’s a Wonderful Life was actually shot in July during a heatwave. It was also a massive flop on its release, but has gone on to become one of the best-loved films in movie history.

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