Archive for the ‘Cinema’ Category

Dirty Dancing (12A)

Dirty Dancing is the classic coming-of-age movie from the late 80s that inspired a generation. It’s the 1960s and Frances “Baby” Houseman (Jennifer Grey) is a privileged New York girl at a smart holiday camp with her parents. While they have great expectations of her, she is falling for the humble dance teacher and becoming embroiled in getting his dancing partner an abortion. While Baby’s parents are none too pleased at how involved she is getting with this highly unacceptable young man, she is standing in for his out-of-action dancing partner and the couple are slowly falling for each other.

The Vow (12A)

The Vow is a romantic drama based on a true story. Paige (Rachel McAdams) and Leo (Channing Tatum) are the perfect couple. Happy, successful, totally in love with each other. But when they are involved in a car crash, everything changes. After waking from a coma, Paige is suffering from tragic memory loss – and she doesn’t even recognise her husband. So it’s up to Leo to woo her all over again, and win back the love of his life. The Vow is heart-warming weepy starring two of the brightest actors in Hollywood.

The Vow (I) (12A)

The Vow is a romantic drama based on a true story. Paige (Rachel McAdams) and Leo (Channing Tatum) are the perfect couple. Happy, successful, totally in love with each other. But when they are involved in a car crash, everything changes. After waking from a coma, Paige is suffering from tragic memory loss – and she doesn’t even recognise her husband. So it’s up to Leo to woo her all over again, and win back the love of his life. The Vow is heart-warming weepy starring two of the brightest actors in Hollywood.

The Muppets (I) (G)

On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary (Jason Segel) and Mary (Amy Adams) from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets' former stomping grounds. To stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the money needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways: Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management, and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate. With secret, signature, celebrity cameos, The Muppets hits the big screen Feb 17, 2012.

The Woman in Black (12A)

**This film contains intense supernatural threat and horror**

Working alone in an old mansion, Kipps (Radcliffe) begins to uncover the town's tragic and tortured secrets and his fears escalate when he discovers that local children have been dying under mysterious circumstances. When those closest to him become threatened by the vengeful woman in black, Kipps must find a way to break the cycle of terror.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK also stars Ciaran Hinds (TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY) and Janet McTeer (TUMBLEWEEDS), was adapted from Susan Hill's novel for the screen by Jane Goldman (KICK ASS) and directed by James Watkins (EDEN LAKE).

This Means War (I) (15A)

This Means War is an action movie that’s as big on laughs as it is on explosions and gun-fire. Two action-hero CIA agents are great friends and colleagues, working brilliantly together… until they discover they are both dating the same woman. Rather than work it out like grown-ups they decide they will fight it out, using any amount of dirty tricks – and any amount of state property in the form of explosives and secret weapons - to louse up each other’s dates with her. It doesn’t help that she doesn’t seem to be able to choose between them.

The Woman in Black (I) (15A)

**This film contains intense supernatural threat and horror**

Working alone in an old mansion, Kipps (Radcliffe) begins to uncover the town's tragic and tortured secrets and his fears escalate when he discovers that local children have been dying under mysterious circumstances. When those closest to him become threatened by the vengeful woman in black, Kipps must find a way to break the cycle of terror.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK also stars Ciaran Hinds (TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY) and Janet McTeer (TUMBLEWEEDS), was adapted from Susan Hill's novel for the screen by Jane Goldman (KICK ASS) and directed by James Watkins (EDEN LAKE).

Happy Feet 2 3D (I) (G)

The sequel to the Academy Award-winning animated smash hit, Happy Feet 2 returns audiences to the magnificent landscape of Antarctica, reuniting us with the world's most famous tap-dancing penguin, Mumble (Elijah Wood), the love of his life, Gloria (Alecia Moore aka Pink) and their old friends Ramon and Lovelace (Robin Williams). Mumble and Gloria now have a son of their own, Erik (EG Daly), who is struggling to find his own particular talents in the Emperor Penguin world. But new dangers are threatening the penguin nation, and it's going to take everyone working - and dancing - together to save them.

John Carter 3D (TBC)

John Carter is a classic American story from the early 20th century brought to life by the director of Wall-E and Finding Nemo. John Carter (Taylor Kitsch) is a veteran of the American Civil War who finds himself stranded on the planet Mars. There he is taken prisoner by 12-foot creatures and put into the gladiatorial arena to battle monsters. With wars going on in the sky, escape on his mind, a planet to save and a princess to rescue, John Carter certainly has his work cut out and. An eye-poppingly creative sci-fi adventure with amazing creatures and supporting cast.

I Superbiker: The Showdown Plus Live Q+A (PG)

The 2011 British superbike season saw the most dramatic finale in its history, with the new electrifying showdown format, only 6 riders can compete for the title. Reigning champion, Japanese rider Ryuichi Kiyonari, beset with personal problems attempts to defend his crown. The bad boy Australian Josh Brookes was runner up in 2010 and is determined to battle his way to the top, no matter what. Ex BSB champ, Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne, is the fans favourite and all round good guy, looking to regain the crown for pride’s sake. Michael Laverty, the Irish Flyer wants to put his stamp on the title for his country, whilst for the first time in the UK, ex Moto GP star John Hopper Hopkins, back to racing after overcoming his personal demons and substance abuse problems. Hopkins is the first American with a realistic chance of winning the title, and added to the mix, British hero Tommy Hill who spectacularly lost the title last year by one small error, is absolutely determined to prove himself the British Superbike champion. ONLY ONE CAN BE WINNER. 


The live Q&A is hosted by ex-champ and TV commentator James Whitham and features Stuart Higgs (British Superbikes series director), showdown riders Shane Byrne, Michael Laverty and reigning British Champion Tommy Hill alongside film's director, Mark Sloper.

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