Widescreen Frome – March

THE FREE MAGA ZINE FOR THE WEST WAY CINEMA

WIDESCREEN W W W.W E S T WAY C I N E M A.CO.U K

ISSUE 01

MARCH 2017

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Can Disney repeat the magic of Jungle Book with another update of one of their classic animations?

Logan

Kong: Skull Island

Patriots Day

Power Rangers

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Always be yourself, unless you can be a princess ...then always be a princess x

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WIDESCREEN ISSUE 01

WELCOME W

elcome to the very first edition of our very own magazine. Every month you’ll be able to pick up a copy of Widescreen at the Westway Cinema or through one of the many outlets around the town.

Not only will you be able to find out all the great films we’ve got coming up in the month ahead, but we’ll also give you a rundown of anything else

of interest happening in the town. We hope you enjoy the magazine, and see you in the cinema soon!

To find out showtimes for any of our films, head to our website at www. westwaycinema.co.uk. Pat Scott Proprietor, Westway Cinema

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THIS MONTH’S MOVIES If you’re heading out to the Westway Cinema this month then here’s what you’ve got to look forward to…

LOGAN

3 MAR

PATRIOTS DAY

3 MAR

FIST FIGHT

3 MAR

SING

4-5, 11-12 MAR

THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE 4-5, 11-12 MAR

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KONG: SKULL ISLAND

10 MAR

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

17 MAR

POWER RANGERS

24 MAR

THE LOST CITY OF Z

24 MAR

All contents © Super 8 Media.

All film release dates correct at time of press but are subject to alterations.

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST PG STARRING: Dan Stevens, Emma Watson, Luke Evans, Ewan McGregor, Emma Thompson DIRECTOR: Bill Condon RUN TIME: 129 minutes

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isney’s animated classic takes on a new form, with a widened mythology and an all-star cast. A young prince (Dan Stevens), imprisoned in the form of a beast, can be freed only by true love.

What may be his only opportunity arrives when he meets Belle (Emma

SEE IT IF YOU LIKED

Beauty and the Beast (1991)

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Watson), the only human girl to ever visit the castle since it was enchanted.

Despite her fears, Belle befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and she learns to look beyond the Beast’s exterior to recognise the true heart and soul of the human Prince within.

Meanwhile, a hunter named Gaston (Luke Evans) is on the loose to take Belle for himself….

After the success of the liveaction version of The Jungle Book last year, Disney are now speeding on ahead with live-action versions of a lot of their classics, including Aladdin, Dumbo, The Little Mermaid and Pinocchio.

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FILM FACTS The part of the Beast was originally offered to Ryan Gosling, who turned it down to appear in La La Land.

Coincidentally, the lead female role in La La Land was originally offered to Emma Watson – who obviously turned it down to appear in this film.

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n the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hideout on the Mexican border. But Logan’s attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.

This third standalone Wolverine film is darker and grittier than the previous two, and should be the best of the bunch by far.

LOGAN 15

SHOWING FROM

STARRING: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Stephen Merchant, Richard E. Grant DIRECTOR: James Mangold RUN TIME: 137 minutes

3 MAR

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PATRIOTS DAY 15

n account of the Boston Marathon bombing, Patriots Day is the powerful story of a community’s courage in the face of terror. Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders (Mark Wahlberg) joins survivors, first responders and investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the bombers before they strike again.

SHOWING FROM

STARRING: Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, J.K. Simmons, Kevin Bacon DIRECTOR: Peter Berg RUN TIME: 133 minutes

3 MAR

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FIST FIGHT 15

n the last day before summer vacation, high school teacher Andy Campbell crosses Ron Strickland, the school’s toughest and most feared teacher. When Strickland gets fired, he challenges Campbell to a fight after school. As news of the showdown spreads like wildfire, poor Andy desperately seeks any way out of his date with certain doom.

SHOWING FROM

STARRING: Ice Cube, Charlie Day, Tracey Morgan, Jillian Bell, Christina Hendricks DIRECTOR: Richie Keen RUN TIME: 91 minutes

SPECIAL RE SC ENINGS ON SATURDAY 4/11 SUNDAY 5/12

3 MAR

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THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE U

fter the success of The Lego Movie in 2014, a sequel was always going to happen. What wasn’t expected though, was that we’d also get a spin-off movie, too.

And if you’ve seen any of the trailers for The Lego Batman Movie then you’ll be reassured to know that it’s every bit as hilarious as the film that spawned it.

STARRING: Will Arnett, Ralph Fiennes, Zach Galifianakis, Rosario Dawson, Mariah Carey DIRECTOR: Chris McKay RUN TIME: 104 minutes

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SPECIAL SCREENINGS ON SATURDAY 4/11 SUNDAY 5/12

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koala named Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey) has one final chance to restore his theatre to its former glory by producing the world’s greatest singing competition.

SING U

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STARRING: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson DIRECTORS: Garth Jennings, Christophe Lourdelet RUN TIME: 108 minutes

4 MAR

A KONG: SKULL ISLAND 12A

team of explorers and soldiers travel to an uncharted island in the Pacific, unaware that they are crossing into the domain of monsters, including the supposedly mythical ape, Kong.

STARRING: Brie Larson, Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, Toby Kebbell, John Goodman DIRECTOR: Jordan Vogt-Roberts RUN TIME: 120 minutes March 2017

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POWER RANGERS TBA

he Power Rangers are back! Five teens are brought together to become the newest generation in a line of warriors known as the Power Rangers.

Rita Repulsa, a powerful witch and former Power Ranger, launches an assault seeking the Zeo Crystal with an army of stone golems and a giant golden monster called Goldar!

SHOWING FROM

STARRING: Elizabeth Banks, Bryan Cranston, Bill Hader DIRECTOR: Dean Israelite RUN TIME: 124 minutes

24 MAR

A THE LOST CITY OF Z 15 STARRING: Charlie Hunnam, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller DIRECTOR: James Gray RUN TIME: 141 minutes

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t the dawn of the 20th century, British explorer Percy Fawcett journeys into the Amazon, where he discovers evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization that may have once inhabited the region.

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Dean Mortlock checks out the new and improved Westway Cinema!

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lthough a (not-so) secret gig at the Cheese and Grain by The Foo Fighters tried hard to be the top story this month, the honour clearly has to go to the Westway Cinema, and the fantastic news that it’s once again open for business.

Luckily for us all, Pat and Beryl Scott of S&B Cinemas not only stepped in to save the day but also had the vision needed to bring the Westway bang up to date and guarantee its future success.

Pat and Beryl have been the owners of the Ritz Cinema in Burnham-on-Sea since 2004, and were delighted to be given the opportunity to take over the Westway – having known the previous owners, the O’Connors, for many years. They’re joined by a great group of staff, including the acting manager Barry Morgan, Francesco and Jackie.

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In order to make sure that the new Westway appeals to as many people as possible, they have split the large screening room into three smaller ones – so you’re almost guaranteed to find something you want to watch, and when you want to watch it. All three rooms are more than large enough though, and the state-of-theart screens and projectors mean that you’ll get the full cinematic experience, whatever you go in to watch. There’s even an intermission before the main presentation starts, where a member of staff comes around with a tray of ice creams and treats for you to purchase!

Supporting role We were all devastated last year when the Westway closed after being run as a family business for so long, and the amount of public support in the town for it to reopen showed that it is obviously an important part of community life in Frome. I can remember the first film I saw there (Sid and Nancy in 1986) and I’ve had years of fantastic memories of going to the Westway since then.

No expense has been spared in bringing you the ultimate in comfort,

too. The seats are all ergonomically designed to ensure that you’re comfortable, whether you’re watching a 90-minute animation or an epic threehour-long blockbuster, and everything from the toilets to the reception desk have all been updated.

Most importantly of all, the cost of all those improvements haven’t been passed onto us, the customers. In fact, it’ll now be cheaper than ever to see a film at the Westway, as tickets are just £4 across the board. To give you an example of how much of a saving that is, if four of you went to see the new Wolverine film Logan in a local multiplex then it would cost you around £45 (we checked a number of multiplex cinemas and the prices were around £11.30 each), while the same film for all four of you at the Westway would cost you just £16.

Widescreen every month from the cinema or one of the many outlets in town that will be displaying copies for us. You can also get upto-date film times on the Westway website at www.westwaycinema.co.uk.

Movie magic With friendly, helpful service, a brilliant selection of films and the knowledge that your support is directly helping a local business to thrive, we’re convinced that the Westway will be with us for many, many years to come. And we’ll be with them every step of the way.

To find out which films are heading to the Westway, make sure you pick up your copy of March 2017

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COMMUNITYEVENTS WHAT’S ON IN FROME FRIDAY 3

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

FRIDAY 10

NEW RELEASES

NEW RELEASES

TALES FROM THE LANDS BEYOND

LOGAN (15) PATRIOT’S DAY (15) FIST FIGHT (15)

KONG: SKULL ISLAND (12A)

Silk Mill 11am (March 11-12)

ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS FAIR

The Griffin 8.30pm

JENNA & THE GS

Bath and West Showground (March 10-12)

The Wheatsheaves 9pm

FROME HEALTH WALKS

THREE CORNERS SUNDAY 12

CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Resident 10.30am

SATURDAY 4

Chapmanslade Village Hall 10.15am

SOCIETY OF GRAPHIC FINE ART AT THE BLACK SWAN

JOY AND HARMONY SOUND SYSTEM

Cooper Hall 4pm

Black Swan Arts (March 4-25)

The Griffin 8pm

THE WEDDING SHOWCASE

SATURDAY 11

NEW YORK FUNK WITH ANDY CHRISTIE

EXHIBITION

Bath and West Showground (March 4-5) TUESDAY 7

MUSIC QUIZ

The Griffin 8.30pm THURSDAY 9

HEDDA GABLER

Merlin Theatre 7pm

OPEN MIC

The Griffin 8.30pm

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AQUINAS PIANO TRIO

Rook Lane Chapel 2.30pm

THE BAND OF HER MAJESTY’S ROYAL MARINES

Frome Memorial Theatre 7.30pm

FROME FARMERS’ MARKET

Cheese and Grain 9pm

FROME PEACE BALL

The Drill Hall 7pm

ROKTOPUS – THE BIG GIG

Merlin Theatre 2pm

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COVEN – INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CONCERT

The Griffin 7.30pm

FROME VOICES SINGS SAUL

Cheese and Grain 7pm MONDAY 13

THE SHERLOCKS

The Wheatsheaves 8pm THURSDAY 16

CHRISTOPHER GILLET – AN OPERA CLUB EVENT

Cooper Hall 8pm

MARCH THURSDAY 23 MERLIN SPOKEN WORD PRESENTS POETRY PLATTER GIGSPANNER IN CONCERT

Merlin Theatre 7.45pm FRIDAY 17

NEW RELEASES

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (PG) FROME BEER FESTIVAL

Rook Lane Chapel 8pm

Merlin Theatre 7.45pm

OPEN MIC

SONGS FOR MOTHER’S DAY WITH EMMA HARRIS

The Griffin 8.30pm

The Griffin 7.30pm

FRIDAY 24

THURSDAY 30

NEW RELEASES

POWER RANGERS (TBA) FROME CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT THE LOST CITY OF Z (15) Frome Rugby Club 8pm BAY CITY ROLLERS Cheese and Grain 8pm FROME HEALTH WALKS Co-op, Culverhill 10.15am FROME COMMUNITY CHOIR SPRING CONCERT FUN QUIZ NIGHT Cheese and Grain (March 17-18)

Assembly Rooms 7pm

THE IMPRINTS

Trinity Church 8pm

Frome Library 10.15am

ISHMAEL ENSEMBLE LIVE

SATURDAY 25

SATURDAY 18

THE FUTURE CAN’T WAIT

CUBAN BROTHERS

WEST OF ENGLAND GAME FAIR

Pure Moves 2pm

JACKDAWS YEAR OF THE RECORDER

Cheese and Grain 5.30pm

FRIDAY 31

FROME HEALTH WALKS

Royal Oak Bus Stop 10.15am

SHAM 69

MOTHER’S DAY

Black Swan Arts (March 18 – April 15)

WEDNESDAY 22

Rook Lane Chapel 7.30pm

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Cheese and Grain

Bath and West Showground (March 18-19)

MR ROOK’S PRESENTS: GIANTS!

Cheese and Grain 8pm

FROME HEALTH WALKS

The Griffin 8.30pm Silk Mill 7.30pm

KATHRYN ROBERTS AND SEAN LAKEMAN

TUESDAY NIGHT CARD GAME CLUB

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Bath and West Showground SUNDAY 26

CLASSIC BREAKFAST MEET

Cheese and Grain 9am

A cafe is a good thing, and video games are a good thing. Put the two together and you get the Extra Life Video Game bar in Badcox, where you can grab a drink and play on their extensive range of retro consoles and classic games.

They also run a range of regular gaming nights, including video games specials, D&D and a Tuesday night card game club once a week for fans of Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh and more.

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MOVIEQUIZ SCREEN

TEST

It’s time to test your movie mettle with our film quiz ROUND 1

ROUND 2 See if you can work out which movies are featured in the following shots…

A True Romance B Reservoir Dogs C Pulp Fiction

The latest releases Jackman returns as Wolverine 1 Hugh in Logan, but how many standalone Wolverine films have there been? well-known burger chain is 2 Which The Founder centred around?

A The Hobbit B Lord of the Rings C War Horse

Washington stars in and directs 3 Denzel this movie adaptation of the August Wilson play, but what’s it called? famous ape returns to the big 4 Which screen this month?

what TV show is credited with making him a star?

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A Batman Begins B The Dark Knight C The Dark Knight Rises

Quiz Answers Round 1: 1. 3 2. McDonalds 3. Fences 4. King Kong 5. Dan Stevens/Downton Abbey ROUND 2: 1. C 2. B 3. C

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