L'Cl Clydebank. Iiast Kilbt‘ide: UCI.
The Thief ( I5) (Pavel Chukhrai. Russia. 1997) Misha Philipchuk. Iikaterina Rednikova. Vladimir Mashkov. 97 mins. On one level. this film is a simple tale portraying the influence of a thief upon a child; but on another level. it is a sophisticated metaphor illustrating the director's experience of Russian politics. Although dark and cold in tone. the film is brightened by its gently comic scenes and the stunningly expressive performance of Philipchuk as Sanya. 'I‘he 'I'hiefis a stimulating movie which is both masterful and moving. See preview and review. Iidinburgh: Iiilmhouse.
Wag The Dog (15) (Barry Levinson. US. 1997) Robert De Niro. Dustin Hoffman. Anne Ileche. 97 mins. A spin doctor cooks 11p a fictitious war to help a US President through a tricky and scandal-filled re- election campaign — all done-and-dusted well before Clinton's Monica Lewinsky scandal surfaced. But outside its frighteningly impeccable timing. this Mamet-scripted satire comes in heavy handed form. As one 'problem' after another is encountered and solved. the cool. ironic tone of the opening section is rapidly replaced by one of simple hysteria. Stirling: MacRobert .
Washington Square (PG) (Agnieszka Holland. US. 1998) Jennifer Jason Leigh. Albert I-‘inney. Ben Chaplin. 1|5mins. Throughout her life. Catherine Sloper (Leigh) has tried to win the affection of her stern father (Finney): when impoverished Mom's ’l‘ownsend (Chaplin) comes along. their love leaves her threatened with disinheritance. Holland's film has a style virtually interchangeable with any of the better 'I‘V adaptaions of this sort of stuff — albeit with a more generous budget. fairly exquisite lighting and a remarkable cast. Kirkcaldy: Adam Smith. The Wedding Singer 1 I 2) (Frank Coraci. US. 1997) Drew Barrymore. Adam Sandler. Christine 'l'aylor. 97 mins. After his bride dumps him at the altar. Robbie (Sandler) puts on a happy face at his day job — singing at other people's weddings. When his waitress friend (Barrymore) also suffers nuptual disappointment. art unexpected romance blossoms. Packed with a sublime 80s soundtrack. and featuring some of the most amusing fashions since Boogie Nights. this is a genuine out-of-nowhere delight. Glasgow: ABC I-‘ilm Centre. ()deon Quay. Showcase. UCI Clydebank. Edinburgh: UCI. Paisley: Showcase. Wild Things ( 18) (John McNaughton. US. 1997) Neve Campbell. Denise Richards. Matt Dillon. 111 mins. An ‘erotic thriller' that crarns in more plot twists than the Iiverglades has water courses. this effort from Henry: Portrait (2le Serial Killer director McNaughton has little to recommend it. Spoilt schoolgirl and goth outsider accuse teacher of rape. but the frame is revealed in court — and further complications follow. This is commercial western cinema at its worst: glossy and crude. Falkirk: I’l'H.
Withnail & I (15) (Bruce Robinson. UK. 1987) Paul McGann. Richard Ii. Grant. Richard Griffiths. 107 mins. 'l'wo out-of- work actors surviving 1969 London giro squalor take a break in a picturesque Lake District cottage. where one of them suffers the attentions of the ageing homosexual owner. entertaining British comedy has a second stab at glory. and it‘s the bleaker end-of—the-decade elements that have lasted best. Glasgow: (il’l‘.
The X-Files: Fight The Future (15) (Rob Bowman. US. 1998) David Duchovny. Gillian Anderson. Martin Landau. 121 mins. 'I'ransferring the most culturally significant TV show of recent times to the big screen was always going to be a risk. However. Fight The Future is basically a really. really good episode of The X -I-‘iles complete with almost incomprehensible plot. With a number of scenes of almost unbearable tension. some incredible effects and a deepening of the Mulder/Scully relationship. this is a thrilling movie which can be enjoyed by the X-phile and novice alike. General release.
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Film Listings are listed by city, then alphabetically b cinema. Film listings compile by Helen Monaghan.
ABG MUIREND: GLASGOW
380 Clarkston Road. Muirend. ()141 633 2123.
Info: ()141 637 2641. £2.80 (£2 before 5pm Mon—Fri). Student: £2.20 (Mon—Thu). Child/()AP: £2.
THl IRSDAY 27
The X-Files: Fight The Future 1 15) 5.40. 8.30.
Dr Dolittle (PG) 4.45. 6.55. E The Avengers 1 12) 8.50.
Armageddon 112) 4.15. 7.51).
FRIDAY Z8—THURSDAY 3
Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels (18)
Daily: 5.30. 8.30.
Sat & Sun mat: 2.10.
The Horse Whisperer (PG)
Daily: 7.20.
Sat & Stilt mat: 2.50.
Paulie: A Parrot’s Tale 11.!)
Sat & Sun mat: 12.55. The X-Files: Fight The Future 1 15) Daily: 5.40. 8.20.
Sat 8.: Sun that: 3.00.
FRIDAY 4—THURSDAY lO
Programme likely to be similar to the previous week. Phone ()141 637 2641 for details and times.
ABC FILM CENTRE: GLASGOW
326 Sauchiehall Street. 0141 332 1592. Info: ()141 3329513. CC booking: ()141 332 I592. £4 (£3.20 before 5pm). Student: £3. ()AP: £3. Child: £2.70.
THURSDAY 27
The X-Files: Fight The Future 1 15) 1.45. 5.15. 8.15.
Armageddon1l2) 1.15. 4.30. 7.51). Lost In SpacetPG) 1.45. DrDolittle1PG) 1.31). 3.45. 6.00. 8.55.
Godzilla1PG) 1.05. 3.45.
The Wedding Singer112) 6.30, 8.45. Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels (18) 6.00. 8.30.
FRIDAY 28—THURSDAY 3
Lock. Stock And Two Smoking Barrels (18)
Daily: 1.10. 3.35. 6.00. 8.30. The X-Files: Fight The Future 1 15) Daily: 1.45. 5.15. 8.15.
The Spanish Prisoner (PG)
Daily: 1.05. 3.30. 5.55. 8.25.
Dr Dolittle 1P0)
Daily: 1.05. 2.51).
Armageddon (12)
Daily: 4.40. 7.50.
Lost In Space 1P0)
Daily: 1.10. 3.50.
The Wedding Singer 1 12)
Daily: 6.30. 8.40.
flDAY 4—THURSDAY IO
Programme likely to be similar to the previous week. Phone ()141 332 9513 for details and times.
New film due to open on Fri 4:
Species 2 (18)
GLASGOW FILM THEATRE :
12 Rose Street. ()141 332 8128. Cafe/bar. All performances bookable. [D]. [E]. Matinees £3.25 (concs £2). Evenings £4.25 (concs £3 except Sat evening). All double bills — evening prices apply.
EIFF denotes Edinburgh Film Festival screenin s.
LAT-AM enotes Latin American Film Festival screenings.
THURSDAY 27 AUG
1. Le Bossu115) 2.45. 5.31). 8.15. 2. Hell In The Pacific118) 1.30. 5.45. 1 Regarde La Mer1l8) EIF‘F 8.00.
FRIDAY 28 AUG
1. The Spanish Prisoner 1 15) 1.30. 3.45. 6.15. 8.30.
2. Le Bossu115) 2.00. 815.
Alan Clarke118) l-ZlI-'I~' 5.45.
SATURDAY 29 AUG
1. The Prisoner Of Zenda (PU) 1.45. The Spanish Prisoner 1 15) 3.45. (1. 15. 8.30.
2. Le Bossu115) 2.00. 8.15.
Divorce Iranian Style112) till-‘1“ 5.45.
SUNDAY 30 AUG
1. The Spanish Prisoner 1 15) 3.45. 0.15. 8.30.
2. Head On 1 18) 2.00.
Le Bossu115) 5.45. 8.15.
MONDAY 31 AUG
1. The Spanish Prisoner 1 15) 1.30. 3.45. 6.15. 8.30.
2. Le Bossu115) 3.15. 5.45.
The Ice Storm 1 15) 8.30.
TUESDAY 1 SEP
1. The Spanish Prisoner 1 15) 1.31). 3.45. 8.30.
The Ice Storm115) p.15.
2. Le Bossu115) 3.15. 8.15.
Out Of The Past (1’0) p.00.
WEDNESDAY 2 SEP
1. The Ice Storm115) 1.31). 3.45. The Spanish Prisoner 1 15) 6.15. 8.30.
2. Out Of The Pasttl’Gl 2.01).
Le Bossu 1 15) 5.45. 8.15.
THURSDAY 3 SEP
1. The Spanish Prisoner 1 15) 1.30. 3.45. 6.15. 8.30.
2. Le Bossu115) 3.15. 8.15. Gaelic Broadcasting Debate (PG) 6.00.
FRIDAY 4 SEP
1. The Last Days Of Disco 1 15) 3.31). (1.00. 8.30.
' 2. The Spanish Prisoner115) 2.00. 4.15. (1.31). 8.45.
‘ SATURDAY 5 SEP
1. Animated Animals 11f) 11.01). Fred, Gromit 81 Friends 11f) 1.30. The Last Days Of Disco 115) 3.31). 6.00. 8.30.
2. The Spanish Prisoner 1 15) 1.45. 6.30. 8.45.
Accatone118) 3.45.
SUNDAY 6 SEP
1. Withnai181 1115) 3.30.
The Last Days Of Disco 1 15) 6.00. 8.30.
2. The Spanish Prisoner 1 151 4.111). 8.45.
The Cross 1 15) l..»\'1‘-.-\.\1 p.30.
MONDAY 7 SEP
The Last Days Of Disco 1 15) 3.30. 6.01). 8.30.
2. The Spanish Prisoner 1 15) 2.1)(). 4.15. 8.45.
Blonde Cobra/Flaming Creatures 1 18) 6.30.
TUESDAY 8 SEP
1. The Last Days Of Disco 1 15) 3.30. 6.00. 8.30.
2. The Spanish Prisoner 1 151 2.00. 8.45.
Dona Barbara 1 151 1.A'1‘-A.\l (1.30.
WEDNESDAY 9 SEP
1. The Last Days Of Disco 1 15) 3.31). 8.30.
Homicide 1 18) 11.111).
2. The Spanish Prisoner 1 15) 2.1)1). 8.45.
The Lifejacket ls Under Your Seat 1 15) LAT-AM 6.30.
THURSDAY 10 SEP
1. The Last Days Of Disco 1 15) 3.31). 6.00. 8.30.
2. The Spanish Prisoner 1 15) 2.1)1). 8.45.
The First Night 1 151 List-AM 6.30.
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listings FILM
Hit list
The best films this fortnight.
FIRST RUN
He Got GameSpike Lee heads for the basketball court with Denzel Washington. He shoots, he scores! See review. Edinburgh: Cameo.
The Last Days 01 Disco Whit Stillman, director of Metropolitan, goes clubbing with a group of aspirant New Yorkers.
See preview and review. Glasgow: GFT. Edinburgh .' Fi/mhouse.
Lock. Stock 81 Two Smoking Barrels Plenty of fun to be had in this tribute to every East End gangster film ever made. If you don't I1ke it, Vinnie and the boys
will be round. See preview and review. General release.
The Spanish Prisoner David Mamet is back behind the camera for another smart story about confidence tricksters. See review. Glasgow: GFI Edinburgh: Cameo.
The Horse Whisperer Robert Redford stars in and directs an adaptation of Nicholas Evans' best—selling novel. See rev1ew. General release.
X-Files The Movie Some new truths
; told, some old consp1racies rekindled, as g Mulder and Scully hit the big screen.
1 General release.
FESTIVAL
Latin American Film Festival Drama, comedy and romance from lands where 3: passmns are as fiery as the m1dday sun. 1 See preview. Glasgow: GFT.
FILM REVIEWS New releases are reviewed on pages 104—105. Short reviews of all other films showing this fortnight are in the Film Index, pages 100—103.
Key to Film Listings
[D] indicates that wheelchair access is available, though prior notification is advisable. [E] indicates the availability of an induction loop for the convenience of hearing aid users.
AMIPM is not given in Film Listings. 12.15 is between noon and 1pm.
00.30 is between midnight and 1am.
DAILY refers to screenings which take place on all seven days of the week.
MAT refers to an additional matinee screening. starting before 6pm.
EVE refers to an additional evening screening.
LATE refers to an additional lateonight screening. starting after 10.30pm.
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