FILM index
FILM INDEX continued
Swingers (15) (Doug Liman. US. 1996) Vince Vaughn. John l-‘avreau. Ron Livingston. 96 mins. Wannabe actor Mike and his pal Trent drive to Vegas to play the tables and pick tip some babes. later. in LA. the boys hang out with their friends. wandering the trendy bars. Which is just about all there is to Syringe/2s: — a heap of talking. the odd homage (Scorsese and Tarantino) and lots of male bonding. A highly watchable. very funny and entertaining piece of low-budget Iilmmaking. Glasgow: ABC Film Centre. Kelso: Roxy.
Thinner ( 18) (Tom Holland. US. 1997) Robert John Burke. Joe Mantegna 96 mins. Another Stephen King (technically ‘Richard Bachman') adaptation to add to the pile. Holland's horror morality tale has fat lawyer Burke shedding the pounds when he comes under a gypsy curse. Lacks imagination. btit the effects are pretty good. (ialashiels: Pavilion.
Tierra ( l 5) (Julio Medem. Spain. 1996) Carmelo Gomez. Iimma Suarez. Karra lilejalde. 125 mins. The latest by the writer— director of Wars and The Red Squirrel) describes a place that is both physical and metaphysical. Angel ((iomel.) believes that a part of him does not exist. but speaks to him out of the cosmic darkness. Housewife Angela (Suarez) is loved by Angel's 'angel'. while sexually vociferous teenager Mari (Silke) is desired by Angel the man. Uncompromising. inventive. controlled and fascinating. See review. Edinburgh: Cameo. Trigger Happy ( l 5) (Larry Bishop. US. 1996) Richard Dreyfuss. (iabriel Byrne. Jeff (ioldblum. 93 mins. In an unspecified era (which could be the 30s) in an unspecified North American mob-led city (\y 111c‘11 could be Chicago). head hood Vic (Dreyfuss) returns for prison with vengeance in mind, The phrase 'all-star' could well have been invented for the cast of a caper directed with verve and wit. Kirkcaldy: Adam Smith. Warriors 0f Virtue (PG) (Ronny Yu. US. 1996) Angus Macl-adycn. Mario Yedidia. Marley Shelton. 102 mins. Whisked off to a parallel world. young Ryan is threatened by evil l.ord Komodo (Brute/recurs N121C1:ild)'t.‘lll but protected by five kung fti fighting kangaroos. A dodgy script that rips ()ff The .'\’e1'erem/ing Slury. Power Rangers and Teenage .l'lulunl Ninja Turtles is lifted by an entertaining combination of great production design. Hong Kong martial arts skills and decent Hollywood special effects. Edinburgh: ()deon.
When We Were Kings (U) (Leon (iast. US. 1996) Alluhammad Ali. (icorge l-‘orman. Norman Mailer. 84 mins. An ()scar winner in the Best Documentary category. this splendid account of the historic ‘Rumble In The .Iungle' boxing match between Ali and Format) gets beyond the punches thrown in the ring to convey the sense of black pride being born. Amazingly dramatic. Motherwell: Moviehouse.
Stargazer: Will Smith in Men In Black 102 THE LIST 72—28 Aug 199/
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Film Listings are listed by city, then alphabetically b cinema. Film listings compile by Helen Monaghan.
ABG MUIRENO: GLASGOW
380C1arkston Road. Muirend. 0141 633 2123.
Info: 0141 637 2641. £2.80 (£2 before 5pm Mon—Fri). Student: £2.20 (Mon—Thu). Child/()AP: £2.
FRIDAY 22~THURSDAY 28
Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie (PG)
Daily: 6.20. 8.50.
Sat 62 Mon mat: 1.30. Sat-Mon mat: 3.55.
Men In Black (PG)
Daily: 6.15. 8.45.
Sat & Mon mat: 1.15. Sat—Mon mat: 3.45.
Speed 2: Cruise Control (PG) Daily: 5.20. 8.20.
Sat—Mon mat: 2.20.
A80 FILM CENTRE: GLASGOW
326 Saucliiehall Street. ()141 332 1592. Info: ()141 332 9513. CC booking: ()141 332 1592. £4 (£3 before 5pm). Student: £3.()A1’:£3. Child: £2.50.
FRIDAY 22--THURSDAY 28
Event Horizon ( 18)
Daily: 1.10. 3.40. 6.05. 8.40.
Men In Black (1’0)
Daily: (.15, 3,40. 0.10, 8.40. Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie (PG)
Daily: 1.20. 3.50. 6.15. 8.50. Speed 2: Cruise Control (PG) Daily: 2.00. 5.15. 8.15.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1’0) Daily: 1.45. 5.45.
Swingers ( 15)
Daily (except Thu): 8.40. Conspiracy Theory ( 15)
Thu preview: 8.10.
GLASGOW FILM THEATRE
12 Rose Street. (1141 332 8128. Cafe/bar. All performances bookable. [1)]. [li]. Matinees £3.25 (concs £2). Evenings £4.25 (cones £3 except Sat evening). All double bills -r evening prices apply.
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FRIDAY 22 AUG
1. Lost Highway118) 2.45. 5.30. 8.15.
2. Portraits Chinoi5(15) 1.45. 4.00. 6.15. 8.30.
SATURDAY 23 AUG
1. Lost Highwayt18) 2.45. 5.30. 8.15.
2. Spirit Of The Beehive (PG) 2.00. Portraits Chinoisr15) 400. 6.15. 8.30.
SUNDAY 24 AUG
1. Bullets Over Broadway ( 15) + Mighty Aphrodite 1 15) 1.30.
Lost Highway(l8) 5.30. 8.15.
2. Portraits Chinoi5115) 3.45. 8.30. Donnie Brasco ( 18) (>00.
MONDAY 25 AUG
1. Lost Highwaytl8) 2.45. 5.30. 8.15.
2. Portraits Chinoisri5) 1.30. 8.30. Donnie Brasco ( 18) 345, Le Samourai (PG) (1.15.
TUESDAY 26 AUG
1. See How They Fall(l8) 1.45. 4.00. Portraits ChinoiS(l5) 3.00. (1.15. Kolya (PG) 8.45.
2. Lost Highway118) 5.30. 8.15.
WEDNESDAY 27 AUG
1. Lost Highwaytl8) 2.45. Kolyatl’ti) 5.45.
2. See How They Falltl8) 2.00. 8.45. Portraits ChinoisH5) 4.15. 6.30.
8.15.
THURSDAY 28 AUG
1. Kolya(PG) 2.45.
Lost Highway(18) 5.30. 8.15.
2. Portraits ChinoisUS) 1.45. 8.30. See How They Fall (18) 4.00. 6.15.
GROSVENOR: GLASGOW
Ashton Lane. Hillhead. 0141 339 4298. CC booking: 0141 339 4298. £3.90 (£3 all day Mon). Students/U840: £3. Child/()AP: £1.80. Seats can be booked for last evening and late screenings. Box office open I lam—7pm (Sun: 2—7pm).
FRIDAY 22 —THURSDAY 28
Men In Black (PG) Daily: 2.40. 5.20. 8.00. Event Horizon ( 18) Daily: 2.20. 5.00. 7.50. Flipper (PG)
Sat mat: 11.00.
OOEON GITY CENTRE: GLASGOW
56 Renlielcl Street. 0141 332 3413. Info and CC booking: ()141 333 9551 Bar. [1)] screens 2. 3 and 4. £4.50 executive seat: £4 standard seats. Student/U840: £3. Child/OAR: £2.75. Famin ticket: £11.
FREDAY 22—THURSDAY 28
Men In Black (PG)
Daily: 1.45. 4.15. 6.45. 9.15.
liri & Sat late: 11.45.
Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie (PG)
Daily: 12.15. 2.30. 4.45. 7.00. 9.15. 1‘1‘1 & Sat late: 11.45.
Rosanna's Grave ( 12)
Daily: 1.30. 4.00. 6.30. 9.00.
15118; Sat late: 11.45.
Speed 2: Cruise Control (PG)
Daily: 1.45. 5.45. 8.45.
l'i‘i & Sat late: 11.45.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (PG) Daily: 2.00.
Daily (except Sun 8; Thu): 5.45. 8.45. One Fine Day (PG)
Daily mat (except Sat): 1.30.
Daily (except Sun): 6.30.
Addicted To Love (15)
Daily: 4.00.
Daily (except Sun): 9.00.
Scream ( 18)
Fri & Sat late: 11.45.
The Lady And The Tramp (U)
Sat & Sun mat: 12.30. 2.15.
Pardes (PG)
Sun: 5.30. 9.00.
Conspiracy Theory ( 15)
Thu previews: 6.00. 8.45.
OOEON AT THE I UAY: GLASGOW
()ff Paisley Road opposite Harry Rainsden‘s. ()141 4180111.
Info and CC booking: 0141 4180345. ID]. [if]. £4.25 (£3.25 before 5pm). Sludeiit/UB40: £3. Child/OAR: £2.50. Superior seats (00 concs): £4.75 (£3.75 before 5pm). All standard seats £2 before noon Saturday. Family ticket available.
FRIDAY 22--THURSDAY 28
Men In Black (PG)
Daily: 1.45. 2.15. 4.15. 4.45. 6.45. 7.15. 9.15. 9.45.
iii 8 Sat lates: 11.30. midnight.
Sat & Sun mat: 11.45.
Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie (PG)
Daily: 12.30. 2.15. 2.45. 4.30. 5.00. 6.45. 7.15. 9.00. 9.30.
l-'ri & Sat late: midnight.
Sat & Sun mat: noon.
Speed 2: Cruise Control (PG)
15111112112 12.45.
l-‘ri ck Sat late: midnight.
111-81111: 1.15. 3.30. 4.00. 6.15. 6.45. 9.00. 9.30. Mon—Thu: 8.45. 9.15. Mon AThu (except Wed): 6.15. Grosse Pointe Blank ( 15)
Hi that: 2.00.
l‘ri & Sat late: midnight.
12.45. 3.00. 3.30. 5.45.
Hit list
The best films this fortnight
FIRST RUN
Lost Highway David Lynch heads out on another nightmarish journey along the darkest routes of the American psyche. See review. Selected release.
Tierra The physical and metaphysical clash on a baked Spanish landscape when a young man believes that an angel exists within him. See review. Edinburgh: Cameo.
Roseanna's Grave Jean Reno goes to extremes in order to ensure that his wife will get the burial plot she desires in this sweet-natured, black-humoured oddity. See review. Glasgow: Odeon. Edinburgh: Odeon.
Grosse Pointe Blank Black humour and a couple of stylish action scenes combine when hitman John Cusack returns home for his high school reunion. Selected release.
Men In Black Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith play it straight while keeping the world clean of nasty aliens in the best blockbuster of the summer. General release.
REPERTORY
The Spirit Of The Beehive The wonder of childhood is memorably evocative in Victor Erice's tale of a young Spanish girl who dreams of meeting Frankenstein’s monster. Glasgow: GFT.
A Chinese Ghost Story A breakthrough movie for Hong Kong cinema in the West, this dazzling film mixes romance, martial arts action and horror film techniques. Edinburgh: Fi/mhouse.
Fri—Sun: 4.30. 7.00. 9.30.
Mon—Thu: 1.45. 4.15. 6.45. 9.15. Event Horizon (18)
Daily: 12.30. 2.45. 5.00. 7.15. 9.30. Fri 84 Sat late: midnight.
Romy And Michele's High School Reunion ( 12)
Daily: 12.45. 3.00. 5.15. 7.30. 9.45. Fri 8; Sat late: midnight.
Albino Alligator ( 18)
Fri-Sun: 12.45. 3.00. 5.15. 7.30. 9.45. Fri 62 Sat late: midnight.
Mon-Thu: 12.30. 2.45. 5.00. 7.15. 9.30. The Lost World: Jurassic Park (PG) Daily: 12.30. 3.30.
Daily (except Sun & Thu): 6.15. 9.00. One Fine Day (PG)
Daily: 2.00. 7.00.
Addicted To Love ( 15)
Daily: 4.30. 9.30.
Donnie Brasco ( 18)
Fri & Sat late: midnight.
The Lady And The Tramp (U)
Sat 8: Sun mats: 1.00. 2.45.
Batman And Robin (PG)
Sat & Sun mat: 12.45.
Conspiracy Theory (15)
Sun & Thu previews: 6.15. 9.00.