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THE FREE MAGAZINE FOR THE WELLS FILM CENTRE

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ISSUE 13

JUNE 2016

Close encounters of the furred kind!

Money Monster

Independence Day: Resurgence

Absolutely Fabulous

The BFG

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THE WELLS FILM CENTRE STORY

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ello again, and we hope you’re well? It’s another month and we’ve got another load of brilliant and varied films for you.

To keep the kids happy we’ve got The Secret Life of Pets (from the makers of the Despicable Me films) and the sequel to 2014’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Grown ups have plenty to look forward to as well, including the tense thriller Money Monster (starring Julia Roberts and George Clooney) and the all-

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out action of Independence Day: Resurgence – perfect for a Father’s Day treat!

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.

WARCRAFT

NOW SHOWING

OUR KIND OF TRAITOR MONEY MONSTER

JUNE FILMS

FEATURE FESTIVAL REVIEW 16 We’re happy to say that the first Wells Film Festival was a complete success, so we thought we’d share some of our favourite pictures from the four days of film fun.

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MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN

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GODS OF EGYPT

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THE BOSS

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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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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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INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE 24 JUNE THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS

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Looking to go out this month? Then we’ve got some treats planned for you. Just take a look to the left to see the full line-up of our movies for June.

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THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS TBA STARRING: Kevin Hart, Louis C.K., Albert Brooks, Steve Coogan, Dana Carvey DIRECTOR: Chris Renaud, Yarrow Cheney RUN TIME: TBA

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The personalities of the actors definitely shine through these animated characters Chris Renaud (co-director)

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ou have to feel a little sorry for poor Max (Louis C.K.), a terrier who lives in an apartment building in Manhattan.

Every day his owner, Katie (Ellie Kemper) leaves him in the flat while she’s at work. And then, to make matters even worse, she goes and gets a giant sloppy mongrel named Duke (Eric Stonestreet) into the apartment to live with them.

Max and Duke fight from the start, but they have to put their quarrels behind when a seemingly adorable white rabbit named Snowball (brilliantly voiced by the hilarious Kevin Hart) and his army of abandoned animals (lovingly called the ‘Flushed Pets’) launch a criminal conspiracy to exact retaliation on all happily owned pets and their owners – clearly this is one rabbit with some very serious issues.

Fans of the Minions might also want to check out The Secret Life of Pets, as there’s a new Minions short film called Mower Minions that will be played exclusively before it.

How Despicable The co-director, Chris Renaud, is responsible for the superb Despicable Me films, and the same sense of humour and style runs through The Secret Life of Pets – which you'll get if you've seen any of the trailers. A fun film from start to finish.

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

1 Max was a perfectly happy dog, until his owner brought home another dog to live with them – Duke.

2 And things for Max go from bad to worse when the pair are mistaken for stray dogs.

3 Things improve when Snowball busts them out…

4 …and takes them to ‘safety’ in his underground base.

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FILM FACTS Albert Brooks, who voices Tiberius, is better known as the voice of Marlin, Nemo’s dad in Finding Nemo.

is due out later this year and stars Scarlett Johansson and Matthew McConaughey in an animated film about a talent contest.

If you look closely in the trailer, you may spot a poster for another film from the makers of The Secret Life of Pets, Sing, which

As the film is also from the makers of Minions, don’t be surprised if you see the odd Minions poster in the film, too.

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STARRING: Ben Foster, Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Dominic Cooper, Toby Kebbell DIRECTOR: Duncan Jones RUN TIME: TBA

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zeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilisation, led by the humans, faces a fearsome race of invaders – Orc warriors fleeing their dying world of Draenor to find their place in another. As a gateway known as the Dark Portal opens to connect

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the two worlds, the humans face destruction while the Orcs face extinction. Anduin Lothar (Travis Fimmel), leader of the humans, and Durotan (Toby Kebbell), leader of the Orcs, are then sent on a collision course that will decide the fate of their families, their people and their home.

Films based on video games have had a chequered past to say the least (check out our feature from issue three for more info), but with Warcraft and the forthcoming Assassin's Creed, which stars Michael Fassbender, we have every belief that the tide is finally turning.

FILM FACTS Warcraft was initially down for a December 2015 release.

Obviously another big film was released that month (can you guess which one?), so Warcraft was pushed back.

An Orcish dialect was created specifically for the movie.

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STARRING: Ewan McGregor, Damian Lewis, Stellan Skarsgård, Naomie Harris, Mark Gatiss DIRECTOR: Susanna White RUN TIME: 104 minutes

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hen Perry (Ewan McGregor) and his girlfriend, Gail (Naomie Harris), cross paths with the charismatic Dima (Stellan Skarsgård) on their Moroccan holiday, the forceful Russian is quick to challenge Perry to a friendly game of tennis. But this innocuous contest is

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)

not all it seems – Dima is a long-time servant of the Russian Mafia, whose new boss, ‘The Prince’, wants him and his family dead.

Dima’s only hope is to ask the unsuspecting Peter to broker him sanctuary with the British intelligence services, in return for exposing a vein of corruption that runs right to the heart of the city of London. Soon they find themselves on a tortuous journey through Paris to a safe house in the Swiss Alps and, with the might of the Russian Mafia closing in, begin to realise this particular match has the highest stakes of all…

FILM FACTS The role of Dima, which eventually went to Stellan Skarsgård, was originally offered to Ralph Fiennes.

John le Carré, the writer of the book the film is based on, makes a cameo appearance as a ticket collector.

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MONEY MONSTER 15

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STARRING: George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Jack O’Connell, Dominic West, Giancarlo Esposito DIRECTOR: Jodie Foster RUN TIME: 98 minutes

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rrogant TV financial advisor Lee Gates (George Clooney) and his producer Patty (Julia Roberts) are at the top of their game on CNBC, with the show Money Monster, that advises working class people on which stocks to buy and sell. When Gates promotes a

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high-tech stock that mysteriously crashes, he is held hostage on live TV by Kyle Budwell (Jack O’Connell), a janitor who lost everything investing in that stock. Lee soon figures out there is more than meets the eye with the mysterious crash, and works to find out the truth.

Money Monster is a tense three-hander, with Clooney and Roberts (appearing together for the fourth time) on top form, and the brilliant Jack O'Connell (who was so impressive in '71) almost steals the show as the man driven to despair.

A smart, tense thriller that keeps you hooked until the very end.

FILM FACTS George Clooney and Jack O’Connell became such firm friends after filming that Clooney became a fan of O’Connell’s football team, Derby County.

Jodie Foster has also directed two episodes of Orange is the New Black.

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STARRING: Jennifer Garner, Kylie Rogers, Martin Henderson, Queen Latifah DIRECTOR: Patricia Riggen RUN TIME: 109 minutes

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ased on the incredible true story of the Beam family, Miracles from Heaven tells the tale of Christy (Jennifer Garner), who discovers that her 10-year-old daughter Anna (Kylie Rogers) has a rare, incurable disease. Christy then becomes a

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My Sister’s Keeper (2009)

ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing as she searches for a solution, trying all manner of therapies, but unfortunately nothing seems to work, and the future for poor Anna begins to look increasingly uncertain as her illness begins to take over the young girl’s life.

After Anna has a freak accident and falls 30 feet from a tree though, an extraordinary miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists completely mystified, her family restored and their community inspired. If you're looking for a heartwarming film then this is definitely the movie for you. June 2016

FILM FACTS As amazing as the story is, if you research the real story of Anna Beam online then you’ll find that the majority of Anna’s story is based on actual events – and the bits added are just small details. To this day, Anna’s recovery continues to baffle the medical world.

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GODS OF EGYPT 12A

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STARRING: Gerard Butler, Brenton Thwaites, Chadwick Boseman, Rufus Sewell, Geoffrey Rush, Bryan Brown DIRECTOR: Alex Proyas RUN TIME: 127 minutes

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agic, monsters, gods and madness reign throughout the palaces and pyramids of the Nile River Valley in this action-adventure inspired by the classic mythology of Egypt. With the survival of mankind hanging in the balance, an unexpected hero takes

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a thrilling journey to save the world and rescue his true love.

Set (Gerard Butler), the god of darkness, has usurped Egypt’s throne, plunging the once peaceful empire into chaos. With only a handful of rebels opposing Set’s rule, Bek (Brenton Thwaites), a bold and defiant mortal, enlists the aid of powerful god Horus (Nikolaj CosterWaldau) in an unlikely alliance against the evil overlord.

As their battle against Set take them into the afterlife and across the heavens, both god and mortal must pass tests of courage and sacrifice if they hope to prevail.

FILM FACTS The story of the film is based on the Egyptian myth ‘The Contendings of Horus and Set’, where the gods Set and Horus battled to rule Egypt.

Around 200 members of the cast and crew of Mad Max: Fury Road also worked on this film.

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STARRING: Megan Fox, Laura Linney, Will Arnett, Tyler Perry, Alan Ritchson, Stephen Amell DIRECTOR: Dave Green RUN TIME: 112 minutes

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he Turtles are back for another action-packed adventure (and the occasional pizza, too!). This time around they come into conflict with T.C.R.I. scientist Dr. Baxter Stockman (Tyler Perry) and the return of their enemy, The Shredder, who has

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

hired Stockman to create mutants of his own in the form of Bebop and Rocksteady to even the score, during which the Turtles discover a Retro-Mutagen in hopes they can become human following an extraterrestrial invasion above New York City led by the Dimension X inhabitant known as Krang.

There’s lots going on to be sure, and thankfully the Turtles are joined in the fight with their Master Splinter, their human friends April O’Neil, Vern Fenwick and new friend, vigilante Casey Jones – and on the way they are encounter an old enemy, too… June 2016

FILM FACTS The first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film was such a success that they announced the sequel just two days after its release.

Judith Hoag, who appeared as April O’Neil in the 1990 Turtles film, has a cameo in this one.

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STARRING: Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Liam Hemsworth, William Fichtner, Judd Hirsch, Charlotte Gainsbourg DIRECTOR: Roland Emmerich RUN TIME: TBA

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he tagline for this sequel to 1996’s gloriously overthe-top Independence Day is: ‘We always knew they were coming back’. And that really tells you all you need to know.

After Independence Day redefined the event movie genre,

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the next epic chapter delivers global spectacle on an unimaginable scale.

Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defence program to protect the planet, but nothing can prepare us for the aliens’ advanced and unprecedented force, because while we’ve had 20 years to build up our resources, so have they, and the second attack is infinitely larger than the first one.

Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction once again.

FILM FACTS The budget for this sequel was a whopping $200,000,000 – which was $125,000,000 more than the first film!

Will Smith was originally scripted to appear, but apparently his fee of $50 million for two films was a little rich.

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STARRING: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Peter Dinklage, Kathy Bates, Ben Falcone DIRECTOR: Ben Falcone RUN TIME: 99 minutes

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ichelle Darnell (played by one of the funniest women working in the movies today, Melissa McCarthy) is the wealthiest woman in America with an ego to match. Unfortunately for her though, she’s also got a rotten streak and has helped to make her

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Spy (2015)

fortunate by illegal insider trading – for which she’s eventually arrested and imprisoned for six months. On her release, Michelle has no where to go and no money left, so her bullied former employee Claire (Kristen Bell), takes her in.

Michelle takes Claire’s daughter to her Dandelions’ meeting, where she finds out how much the girls earn by selling cookies. She decides to form her own group called Darnell’s Darlings, and teaches the girls aggressive business skills to make a mint by having them sell brownies. Naturally though, not everything goes exactly to plan… June 2016

FILM FACTS The film is written and directed by Melissa McCarthy’s husband, Ben Falcone. The pair met while filming Bridesmaids.

McCarthy will be back in the cinema next month when the much-anticipated all-female version of Ghostbusters is released.

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The festivaL in pictures!

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o, how was it for you? The dust has settled now on the first Wells Film Festival, and we thought it would be nice to share some of our favourite pictures from the four days.

We’re proud to say that the festival was an enormous success, from the tea party on the opening day to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday to the closing screening of A Little Chaos on the Sunday night. Once again, we’d like to thank everyone who supported the festival and attended any of the events – you really helped to make it the success that it was.

We’re already planning the next one, and can’t wait to tell you all about it! More news soon…

Fun was had by all at the Open Air screening of The Huntsman Winter’s War, including The Town Crier.

The rain didn’t turn people away. Whatever the weather the show will go, on and it did!

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Adults and children alike enjoyed making Gromits and Shauns with Aardman animator, Jim.

The Cooper family welcomed Charles Hazlewood, who introduced A Little Chaos with a tribute to the late Alan Rickman.

Friends and family all joined in to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 90th Birthday at the Spinning Wheel CafÊ.

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It’s time to test your film knowledge with our movie quiz ROUND 1 The latest releases is based on a very famous 1 Warcraft video game, but what is that game’s full name?

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Money Monster has an all-star cast, including the young British actor Jack O’Connell. Do you know the name of the film he starred in as a soldier in Northern Ireland?

3 Donatello, Leonardo, Raphael and…? massive star won’t be reprising his 4 Which role in the Independence Day sequel? the name of the dog that disrupts 5 What’s the life of Max when his owner brings him home in The Secret Life of Pets?

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ROUND 2 Do you know which films these famous quotes come from?

“To Infinity, and beyond!”

“There’s no place like home.”

“They may take our lives but they will never take our freedom.”

“Wax on, wax off.”

“You can’t handle the truth!”

“I love the smell of napalm in the morning.”

“I’ll be back.”

ROUND 3 How many of these Johnny Depp performances do you know?

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E ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE

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STARRING: Joanna Lumley, Jennifer Saunders, Julia Sawalha, June Whitfield DIRECTOR: Mandie Fletcher

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dina and Patsy are still oozing glitz and glamour, living the high life they are accustomed to, and shopping, drinking and clubbing their way around London’s trendiest hot-spots. Blamed for a major incident at an uber-fashionable launch party, they become entangled in a media storm and are relentlessly pursued by the paparazzi. Fleeing penniless to the glamorous playground of the superrich, the French Riviera, they hatch a plan to make their escape permanent and live the high life forever more!

There are so many reasons to get excited about the first (and hopefully not the last) Absolutely Fabulous movie.

Aside from the hilarious script and stunning locations, it's also got one of the most cameo-laden cast lists we've ever seen. Unmissable, darling.

O ELVIS AND NIXON

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STARRING: Michael Shannon, Kevin Spacey, Alex Pettyfer, Johnny Knoxville, Colin Hanks DIRECTOR: Liza Johnson

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n a December morning in 1970, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll showed up on the lawn of the White House to request a meeting with the most powerful man in the world, President Nixon.

Starring Michael Shannon as Elvis Presley and Kevin Spacey as Richard Nixon, this is the (as yet) untold true story behind this revealing, yet humorous moment in the Oval Office, which was forever immortalised in what has now become the most requested photograph in the National Archives.

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STARRING: Mark Rylance, Rebecca Hall, Bill Hader, Jemaine Clement, Matt Frewer, Rafe Spall DIRECTOR: Steven Spielberg

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t’s fair to say that life gets a whole lot more exciting for 10-year-old Sophie when she meets the Big Friendly Giant. Naturally scared at first, the young girl soon realises that the 24-foot behemoth is actually quite gentle and charming. As their friendship grows, Sophie’s presence attracts the unwanted attention of Bloodbottler, Fleshlumpeater and other giants – who, as you’d guess from their names, are considerably less friendly.

After travelling to London, Sophie and the BFG must convince Queen Victoria (for The BFG is set in Victorian times) to help them get rid of all the bad giants once and for all.

Ice Age: Collision Course

Star Trek Beyond

COMING SOON FUTURE TITLES NOW YOU SEE ME 2 8 Jul STARRING: Jesse Eisenberg, Lizzy Caplan, Mark Ruffalo One year after outwitting the FBI, The Four Horsemen resurface for a comeback performance in hopes of exposing the unethical practices of a tech magnate.

THE LEGEND OF TARZAN 8 Jul STARRING: Alexander Skarsgård, Margot Robbie Tarzan, now living a new life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment. A brand-new version of the classic story by the director of the Harry Potter movies.

GHOSTBUSTERS 15 Jul STARRING: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig 30 years after Ghostbusters took the world by storm, the beloved franchise makes its long-awaited return. Director Paul Feig brings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by some of the funniest actors working today.

ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE 15 Jul STARRING: Ray Romano, Denis Leary, Simon Pegg Scrat’s epic pursuit of his elusive acorn catapults him outside of Earth, where he accidentally sets off a series of cosmic events that transform and threaten the planet.

STAR TREK BEYOND 22 Jul STARRING: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Idris Elba The crew of the Starship Enterprise regroup for the third (and last?) film of the successful reboot. This time around though, the script has been co-written by Simon Pegg – who also stars as Scotty – and stars Idris Elba as the villainous character, Krall.

FINDING DORY 29 Jul STARRING: Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Idris Elba Finding Dory takes place six months after Finding Nemo, and the normally forgetful Dory suddenly remembers something important about her childhood and sets off to find her family.

PETE’S DRAGON 12 Aug STARRING: Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford A stunning remake of the 1970’s original, this is the heart-warming tale of a boy named Pete and his best friend Elliott – who just happens to be a dragon.

BEN HUR 26 Aug STARRING: Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell, Morgan Freeman A falsely accused Jewish nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his Roman best friend, who betrayed him.

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WHAT’S ON IN WELLS 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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Wells Cathedral: ‘Learn how to Cross Stitch’ workshop

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Wells Little Theatre: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

EVENT CINEMA Hamlet (7pm)

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NEW RELEASES Our Kind of Traitor (15) Wells Comedy Festival

Wells Town Hall: Vintage and Retro Fair Wells Old Deanery Garden Open Day

Wells Market Place: Tortoise and Hare Run

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EVENT CINEMA The Audience (7pm)

NEW RELEASES Money Monster (15) Miracles from Heaven (12A)

The Bishop’s Palace: The English Country Garden Festival Wells Cathedral: Dancing on the Green

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NEW RELEASES Gods of Egypt (12A) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (12A)

Independence Day: Resurgence (TBA) The Secret Life of Pets (TBA) The Boss (15)

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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.

HAMLET

THE AUDIENCE

STARRING Paapa Essiedu CERT 12A RELEASE 8th Jun (7pm) LENGTH 175 minutes

STARRING Helen Mirren CERT 12A RELEASE 9th Jun (7pm) LENGTH 180 minutes

Hamlet has the world at his feet, as he’s young, wealthy and living a hedonistic life studying abroad. Then his world shatters when word reaches him that his father is dead.

Returning home he finds his world is utterly changed, his certainties smashed and his home a foreign land. Struggling to understand his place in a new world order he faces a stark choice. Submit, or rage against the injustice of his new reality.

Simon Godwin (The Two Gentlemen of Verona, 2014) directs Paapa Essiedu as Hamlet in Shakespeare’s searing tragedy.

As relevant today as when it was written, Hamlet confronts each of us with the mirror of our own mortality in an imperfect world.

National Theatre Live’s smash-hit broadcast of The Audience – featuring Helen Mirren’s awardwinning performance as Queen Elizabeth II – returns to cinemas in celebration of the monarch’s 90th birthday.

For 60 years, the Queen has met with each of her 12 Prime Ministers in a private weekly meeting.

This meeting is known as The Audience. No one knows what they discuss, not even their spouses.

Written by Peter Morgan (The Queen) and directed by two-time Tony Award winner and Academy Award-nominated director Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Hours), these special encore screenings include an exclusive Q&A with Helen Mirren and director Stephen Daldry.

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

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COMING SOON ROMEO & JULIET (THE KENNETH BRANAGH TC) RICHARD III (ALMEIDA THEATRE)

7 Jul (7.15pm) 21 Jul (7pm)

ANDRÉ RIEU’S 2016 CONCERT (ANDRE RIEU)

23 Jul (7pm) ANDRÉ RIEU’S 2016 CONCERT (ANDRE RIEU)

24 Jul (3pm) TURANDOT (HANDA OPERA)

15 Sep (7pm)

NORMA (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)

26 Sep (7.15pm)

CYMBELINE (RSC)

28 Sep (7pm)

STARRING Vittorio Grigòlo CERT 12A RELEASE 27th Jun (7pm) LENGTH 180 minutes

KING LEAR (RSC)

12 Oct (7pm)

Based on Goethe’s novel The Sorrows of Young Werther, Massenet’s opera tells the story of the poet Werther’s hopeless love for Charlotte, who is committed to another man.

The music is packed full of lyrical beauty, passion and emotional fervour – there is no wonder that Werther is often considered to be the composer’s finest work. The Royal Opera’s Music Director Antonio Pappano returns to conduct film, theatre and opera director Benoît Jacquot’s classic production. Italian tenor Vittorio Grigòlo is perfectly cast as Werther, alongside Joyce DiDonato, who sings her first Charlotte (one of the great French mezzo roles) in this staging.

COSÌ FAN TUTTE (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)

WERTHER

17 Oct (6.30pm)

THE ENTERTAINER (THE KENNETH BRANAGH TC) 27 Oct (7.15pm) ANASTASIA (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE) LES CONTES D’HOFFMAN (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)

2 Nov (7.15pm) 15 Nov (6.15pm)

THE NUTCRACKER (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)

8 Dec (7.15pm)

IL TROVATORE (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)

31 Jan (7.15pm)

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COMMUNITYNEWS IT’S HIP TO BE SQUARE

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ow open for business, we recently had the chance to take a closer look around The Square soft play centre – which is to be found in the old EMI building on Priory Road – and are happy to report that it looks amazing.

More than just a soft play centre though, The Square serves a fine cup of coffee and has a wide range of healthy and tasty food options at reasonable prices. It’s the ideal place to meet up with other parents with young kids, as you can relax and grab something to eat or drink, safe in the knowledge that your kids are having a brilliant time!

The Square is made up of two areas: the Toddler area for under-3s and the main area for 3-12 year olds,

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and features a wide selection of things to climb over, through and under. And it’s also the ideal place to book out if you have a kids’ birthday coming up, as you can just roll up, let the kids go crazy and let Steve and his staff do all the hard work for you!

“I simply wanted to create the sort of soft play centre that I’d love to visit with my own son,” says Steve.

“I’ve lived in Wells for over a decade and you may know me from my time at The King’s Head on the High Street.”

But don’t just take our word for it. The Square’s Facebook page is already proving very popular, and after being open for just a couple of weeks, they’ve already got around 30 glowing reviews from very satisfied customers.

UNMISSABLE OUTLINES EXHIBITION AT THE HERITAGE COURTYARD STUDIOS

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he Heritage Courtyard Studios in Wells, which is owned by co-curator Heather Jane Wallace, is proud to announce OutLines, an exhibition running from June 2-25 at 6 Heritage Courtyard in Wells.

The six artists for the exhibition have been chosen because of their differing use of line. By turns spare and sensuous, the marks and surfaces on display show that drawing techniques and sensibilities have a range that we think is worth discovering.

Meticulous working process connect each of our artists, and we invite the viewer to share their curiosity about drawing and to appreciate their ability to harness the drawn line to visual thinking and sensation.

The featured artists include Anne Bourbeau, Vanessa Clegg, Esme Clutterbuck, Debbie Locke, Tony Martin and Jilly Morris.

THREE WELLS MEAL DEAL CONTINUES

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here’s still time to take advantage of the brilliant ‘£10 off a meal for two’deal at the Three Wells in Polsham, as we’re running the voucher again this month.

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 June. To check out the pub’s menu, head to www.threewellspubwells.co.uk.

£10 off a meal for two!

Offer finishes on July 1, 2016. Voucher can only be claimed on the food bill, so does not include the cost of any drinks.

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COMMUNITYNEWS THE ULTIMATE MENU AT DANIELS

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hen Tracey at Daniels told us she wanted new photos of her legendary Double Deluxe Burger and Ultimate Breakfast, we were straight round – especially as it gave us the chance to sample both (yes, both!).

Despite not quite managing to eat our way through both plates – and even with some help – we can honestly say that if you’re looking for a great value meal in a friendly environment then Daniels is hard to beat. Everything is cooked fresh with top ingredients that, whenever possible, are sourced locally. You may be hungry when you walk through the door, but we guarantee you won’t be when you leave!

COOK JUNE OFFER!

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ur most popular offer is back, and even better! Our £12 Indian Takeaway for 2 includes 2 1-portion mains, 1 2-portion side, 1 2-portion rice, and naan bread. It’s valid in-store and online from Wednesday 1st-Sunday 19th June.

Also, we have 3 Suppers for 2 for £18 – valid in-store and online from Monday 20th June-Sunday 17th July.

COOK Wells, 13 Broad Street, Wells, BA5 2DJ Tel: 01749 677726 Web: www.cookfood.net

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WELLS’ AMBA CLOTHES SHOP OPENS NEW ONLINE STORE

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he Amba clothes shop has been a permanent fixture on Priory Road for some time now, but if you can’t make it out to their store then the good news is that you can browse and buy their clothes online on their brand-new website.

You can find the Amba online store at www.amba-wells.co.uk, where you can view products from labels such as Helen Moore, Sandwich, Yaya, Patrizia Pepe, Rosemunde and Elsewhere.

Delicious all-day breakfast selection of locally sourced homemade meals salads and sandwiches freshly made to order opening times: Monday-Saturday 8.30am-4.30pm Sunday 10am-3pm

5 Queen Street, Wells BA5 2DP 01749 672146

WELLS TRADING POST OPEN A SECOND SHOP

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here’s further cause to celebrate at the Market Street Courtyard, as Wells Trading Post have opened a second shop in the corner – which was previously taken up with the Market Street Emporium. The shop opened on Saturday 28th May and features everything from antique clothes to classic vinyl.

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WIDESCREEN DIGITAL

READ ANY ISSUE,

ANYWHERE

Check out the link below on your computer, tablet or smartphone for the digital version of Widescreen, complete with links to trailers, features and video interviews!

www.issuu.com/super8media

COMMUNITYGAMES

Brought to you in conjunction with

TALKINGSHOP

RELEASED

LEGO STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS

28 JUN

FROM: Warner Bros. FORMATS: PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC, 3DS, Wii U, PlayStation Vita

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s sure as night follows day, it was only ever going to be a matter of time before a LEGO Star Wars game showed up based on the new film, and this month it’s finally here. Luckily for Star Wars fan though, it’s a bit of a gem.

Primarily, the action follows the plot of the film (as you would expect), but there are also extra scenes in the game that didn’t make it into the film, helping to flesh out the characters like never before.

There’s also a brand-new ‘Multi-Builds’ feature that allows you to use any available LEGO bricks in the game to open up new paths. Then, when you’ve done that, you can reuse the bricks to open up different hidden areas – creating a gameplay area much larger than you would expect.

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

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.

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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GYMS ARE NOT JUST FOR THE YOUNG!

…or why you don’t have to put up with your aches and pains

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s a person ages, muscles become shorter and lose their elasticity, bones start to lose their density and your metabolism slows down.

The effect of these unfortunate facts of life usually results in us slowing down over time, which can also contribute to your core strength ebbing away, and may cause aches and pains and a loss of balance. The good news is that although we can’t stop the ageing process altogether, we can slow it down.

There are many benefits with exercise, and at Perfect Fit in Wells we can design a programme specifically for you. Here are a few examples of the types of training you can do in the gym or at home:

Weight/Resistance Training You are never too old to start weight training!

This type of exercise, when done correctly, will improve bone density, slowing down the process of osteoporosis. This happens by strengthening the muscles and ligaments, and the force applied to the bones creates a restorative response. It can also help improve co-ordination and self-awareness.

Flexibility and Mobility Joint problems and tight muscles can improve from regular exercise and stretching. Stretching helps to improve blood circulation and also lengthens the

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muscles, too.

Doing this by yourself or in a class can also help provide a feeling of general wellbeing.

James Amos has been the owner of Perfect Fit Training since autumn of last year. A former Marine, James has developed a fitness system that uses many of the attributes gained from his time in the Forces, and is ideal for those of any fitness level.

At Perfect Fit we are running a Pilates-based flexibility class on Monday 6th June at 10:15am-11am. Anyone of any ability is welcome as it’s a beginner’s class. Please email info@perfectfitwells.com to book your place or for more information.

Already active or interested in developing yourself? Great news! Give us a call and see how we can help spur you on with a tailored programme based on your lifestyle and needs.

07783 679532

James Amos www.perfectfitwells.com

Flexible Memberships Fully Equipped Training studio Personal Training Spin Classes Physiotherapy Sports Massage Mixed Martial Arts courses running from 18th April We are a small, friendly and sociable studio gym who give a more personal service than your average high street chain.

Whatever your health and fitness goals, Perfect Fit will provide you with the expertise and motivation to achieve them.

Check out our website or call for more information

Tel: 07783 679532 Web: perfectfitwells.com Perfect Fit Training Studio, Unit 6, Keward Mill Park, Jocelyn Drive, Wells BA5 1DA

pilates body aligned massage, reiki, kinesiology and dance

PILATES CLASS FRIDAYS AT 10.15am ZUMBA WEDNESDAYS AT 9am JOIN NOW!

PILATES, DANCE, MASSAGE, REIKI T: M: E: W:

Experience over 25 weekly classes to suit any ability!

01749 679015 07973 852529 info@zoisaholder.co.uk www.zoisaholder.co.uk

Pilates Body Aligned, 9a Market Street, Wells. BA5 2DS

Therapies offered: Sports Massage Deep Tissue Massage Pregnancy Massage Raindrop Technique Vibrational Raindrop Applied Kinesiology

Reiki Physiotherapy Reflexology Shiatsu Osteopathy Bowen Therapy

PILATES BEGINNER’S CLASS, MONDAY AT 6PM

THEEND

KING KONG

RELEASED: 1933  DIRECTORS: Merian C. Cooper, Ernest B. Schoedsack  STARRING: Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, Bruce Cabot, Frank Reicher Setting the scene… Wildlife filmmaker Carl Denham, while filming in an exotic location, stumbles upon the giant ape Kong and brings him back to New York to make money from him as an exhibition.

Unfortunately for the New Yorkers though, Kong escapes and, after picking up his sweetheart, Ann Darrow, climbs up the Empire State Building to his eventual doom…

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CLASSIC MOVIE MOMENTS

Did you know? The classic scene of Kong on top of the Empire State Building was the first image director Merian C. Cooper had for the film. He then had to build up the story back from there.

The model of Kong was only 18-inches tall and used a innovative metal skeleton to make the stopmotion animation more realistic. It took animators around half a day to shoot one second of film.

Quiz Answers ROUND 1: 1. World of Warcraft 2. ‘71 3. Michelangelo 4. Will Smith 5. Duke ROUND 2: 1. Toy Story 2. The Wizard of Oz 3. Braveheart 4. The Karate Kid 5. A Few Good Men 6. Apocalypse Now 7. The Terminator ROUND 3: 1. Black Mass 2. Mortdecai 3. Alice in Wonderland 4. Pirates of the Caribbean 5. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 6. Edward Scissorhands

The Changing Room We’re taking part in

An exhibition of Mosaics by Kate Rattray May-June 2016

A dress agency for quality pre-owned fashion for men and women The Changing Room 7 Queen Street Wells BA5 2DP

01749 674896 jeanne@changingroomwells.com www.changingroomwells.com

Our new Ricoh

Digital Presses are now installed

with exciting new features including:

Vibrant Full Colour Printing with new innovative 5th colour option including white & clear inks New booklet making features incorporating square backed spine and trimming facility

01749 672477

St Andrew’s Park, Princes Road, Wells, Somerset BA5 1TE email: sales@standrewspress.co.uk

www.standrewspress.co.uk

Kate, who lives near Wells, won the Silver in the National Craft and Design Awards 2014. Her work is inspired “by the colours of the sunset, the formations of birds, the transformation of plants and trees throughout the seasons, the harshness of wind and storms, and the subsequent stories that have evolved in the distant past”.

23a Broad Street Wells BA5 2DJ (through the archway beside Pickwicks)

01749 671112

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PRINCES ROAD, WELLS, SOMERSET BA5 1TD

01749 673195

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DISABLED ACCESS ON ALL 3 SCREENS

OPEN 7 A S Y A D WEEK

SUNDAY SAVERS

Saturday morning film club

A world of cinema ★ awaits! ★ WELLS FILM CENTRE

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EVENT CINEMA ★ SUNDAY SAVERS: FILMS AFTER 7PM ARE JUST £5 (PLUS £1.50 FOR 3D) ON A SUNDAY. SATURDAY MORNING FILM CLUB: JUST £5 EACH