school. From the lady who gave us Kirsten Dunst-starring sports comedy Bring It On. this is something of a disappointment despite some good dialogue and fairly solid acting. .S'howease (inertia. ('oatbridge. Glasgow; .S'howease Cinema. Paisley. Paisley.
Suzhou River ( 12) 0000 (Lou Ye. ('hina. 2000) Zhou Xun. Jia llongsheng. Yao Anlian. 83min. Suzhou River is the Asian lertigo. but don't expect Hitchcock-style camerawork in Ye‘s film. In the vanguard of (‘hina‘s new ‘Sixth (iencration' filmmakers. Ye‘s style is shaky hand-held camerawork representing the video diaries of a lonely videographer (a cipher for ('hina's disillusioned youth‘.’). who lives on the eponytnous Shanghai waterway. The plot. however. riffs on Hitchcock's classic about obsession and mistaken identity. For cinefiles and social observers alike. this is a clever. contetnporary film which bodes well for the Sixth (ieneration. (‘ameo Edinburgh.
21 Grams ( 15) OD... (Alejandro (iaon/ale/ lnarritu. ISA. 2003) Sean Penn. ('harlotte (iainsbourg. Benicio Del Toro. Naomi Watts. 124min. A car accident changes the lives of three total strangers: ex- convict-turned-youth worker and family man Jack Jordan (Del Toro). suburban wife and mother (‘ristina Peck (Watts) and college professor I’aul Rivers (best actor ()scar-winner Penn). who's terminally ill and awaiting an organ transplant. Following the accident. Jack. (‘ristina and Paul are thrown together on a journey towards retribution. Brilliant. tragic drama with a complex plot from the filmmakers behind Amores perms. The title refers to the weight we all lose when we die. A major movie. a classic. unmissable. Part of Iithics of 'l‘ransplantation season. l-‘ilmhouse. Edinburgh.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning ( 18) see (Jonathan l.iebesman. IS. 2006) Jordana Brewster. 'l‘aylor llandley. Diora Baird. Matthew Bomer. 90min. It's 1969 and there is a war in Vietnam. 18-year-old Dean and friends head across Texas for a final fling of serious fun which brings them face to face with a young burgeoning killer called Leatherface. It's a pretty good prequel. which details the beginnings of the Hewitt clan. but horror purists may find it all too slick. .S'howease Cinema. (‘oatbridgtn Glasgow; Showease
( 'inerna. l’aislev. Paisley.
The Thief Lord (PG) 0.. (Richard (‘Iaus. (iermany. 2006) Aaron Johnson. Jasper Harris. Rollo Weeks. 98min. Fairly charming and well executed children's adventure (lick from the writer/director of The Little Vampire. based on the popular novel by (‘ornelia Funkc about a bunch of kids on the loose in a magical Venice. Glasgow I'ilm 'I‘heatr'e. Glasgow.
* This Film is Not Yet Rated ( 15) O... (Kirkby Dick. IS. 2006) 97min. A hilarious. worrying expose of the Motion Picture Association of America‘s rating board. looking at disparities between ratings for Hollywood and independent products and an alleged conservative right agenda. 11's delicious sttiff. and one of the most thoroughly entertaining documentaries of the year. I'ilrnhottse. Edinburgh.
Three Times (Zui Hao De Shiguang) ( 12.410000 (Hou llsiano- llsien. France/Taiwan. 2005) (‘hen Chang. Di Mei. Mei Fang. Shu Oi. l20min. Three stories of life and love in Taiwan spanning a century and keeping the lead actors in similar relationships throughout. Dreamy. euphoric and poetic follow tip to ('afe Lumiere from this remarkable filmmaker. Cameo. Edinburgh.
Thunderball (PG) 0... (Terence Young. l'K. 1965) Sean ('onncry. ('laudine Auger. Adolfo (‘eli. l30min. When SI’Ii(’TRIi nicks a couple of nuclear bombs. who ya gonna call‘.’ Bond in his fourth outing is as sleek and stylish as ever. even when swimming with sharks in the bad guy's pool. We Edinburgh ()mni. Edinburgh.
Titanic (I’(i) (Herbert Selpin. Werner K1ingler.(iermany. 1943) Sybille Schmitz. Hans Nielsen. Kirsten lleibcrg. 85min. The Titanic story that captured the imaginations
of many filmmakers. this time created as anti-British propaganda for Nazi Use. Selpin was imprisoned before this could be achieved. Glasgow I-‘ilm Theatre. Glasgow. To Die in San Hilario (Morir en San Hilario) ( 12A) .0. (Laura Mafia. Spain. 2005) 1.1uis Homar. Ana Fernandez. Ferran Rane. l7lises Dumont. 99min. San Hilario used to be at the very hub of Spain's funeral industry but elaborate burials are now out of fashion. With the arrival of a potential customer a funny. charming. old- fashioned. eccentric village comedy ensues. The result is cliched yet enjoyable chaos and magic realist devilment. ('ameo. Edinburgh. The Transplant T'i‘ade ( 12A) (UK. 2004) 90min. The kidney transplant business. from dialysis to black market
deals. are examined across the world. Part of
Iithics of 'l'ransplantation season. film/rouse. Edinburgh.
TWere and Holding ( 15) see (Michael (‘uesta. l’S. 2006) Bruce Altman. Jane Atkinson. Jesse Camacho. 94 min. See Also Released. page 43. ('ineworld Renfrew Street. Glasgow-from I’r'i ll) Nov.
Umrao Jaan (the) (the. India. 2006) 200min. Bollywood presentation. ()deon At The Quay: Glasgow.
Visual Tremens ( 18) (Various. I'S. ITS/Canada) A free screening of short films by young North American directors from different educational backgrounds. all focusing on pop shamanism. disposability and the distillation of common currency. ((24. Glasgow.
Waist Deep ( 15) so (Vondie (‘unis Hall. IS. 2006) Tyrese (iibson. Shawn Parr. Henry Hunter Hall. 96min. See Also Released. page 43. ('ineworld Renfrew Street. Glasgow:
Warren Miller’s Off the Grid (PG) (Warren Miller. I'S) I70min. More nail biting. stomach churning ski and snowboard action from the cameras of the Warren Miller Film crews. Follow the extreme sports people from Kashmir to Alaska for some high-def action. Glasgow I’ilrn Theatre. Glasgow.
Welcome to the Dollhouse ( 15) (Todd Solondz. US. 1995) Heather Matararzo. Brendan Sexton Jr. Matthew Faber. 87min. Heather Matarazzo delivers an unforgettable performance as Dawn Wiener a lonely. softly-spoken child subjected to constant abuse at school and virtually ignored at home. This Sundance (irand Jury l’rizewinner presents the world of high school as far closer to the bone than the usual sanitised version. probing an inner world of frustration and anger with scathing humour and understanding. Edinburgh Film Guild. Edinburgh.
Why Does Herr R Run Amok? (Warum Lauft Herr R Amok?) ( 18) (Rainer Werner Fassbinder. (iermany. 1969) Kurt Raab. Lilith l.'ngerer. Hanna Schygulla. lrtn Hermann. 94min. ()ut of the mundanity of a relentless and trivial everyday routine. Herr R has a sudden fit of violence. Part of Rainer Werner Fassbinder season. (TA. Glasgow.
A World Apart ( 12A) (Various. 17K. 2001 ) l20min. Double bill of documentaries about the possibility of using animal organs as a substitute for human ones. Part of Iithics of 'l’ransplantation season. l-ilmhouse. Edinburgh.
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(Oliver Stone. 1S. 2006) Nicolas ('age. Michael Pena. Jay Hernandez. 129mm. ()ur heroes are the last two men pulled out of (iround Zero alive. with Stone sketching a sentimental and sanctiinoniotis story of family grief and courage against all odds. The rewriting of history (making white a heroic black l'S marine. linking Iraq and 9/1 I and so on) creates half-baked. half- arsed conspiracy theories. Dreadful. St'lt’Cll'd I'('[('(l.\'('.
Your Vice is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key ( 18) (Sergio Martino. Italy. 1972)1idwige Fenech. Anita Strindberg. Luigi I’istilli. Ivan Rassitnov. 96min. A psychotronic extravaganza of sex. drugs. debauchery. hippies and a tortuous plot that begins with the butchered body of a writer's mistress. Part of I’sychotronic ('inema and Mondo Italial I’ilrnhouse. Edinburgh.
Films are listed by city, than alphabetically by cinema. Listings are compiled by Jules Graham.
Glasgow _
350 Sauchiehall Street. 0141 352 4900. Bookings: 0141 352 4900. £3.
THURSDAY 2 NOV
Why Does lien ll nun Amok? (Warum Lauft Herr ll Amok?) ( 18) 7.00.
THURSDAY 9 NOV
Digging tip the Deer Green Place (the) 7.00.
TUESDAY 14 NOV
Visualiremens(18) 7.00. THURSDAY 16 NOV
Bremer Freheit (Bremen Freedom) ( 15) 7.00.
Cineworld Parkhead
The Forge. Parkhead. ()871 200 2000. Adult £5.40 (£4.80 before 5pm Mon-71‘hu. Child: £3.80 (£3.50 Mon—Thu). Student: £3.70 (£3 Mon—Thu). ()AP/UB40: £3.70. Family ticket £15. All tickets before noon: £3.40.
THL JRSDAY 2
Bamyardtt’G) 11.10am. 1.20. 3.50. Dorattl5) noon. 2.15. 4.30. 7.05. 9.05.
TheDeparted(l8) 5.35. 8.45.
TheDevII Wears PradatPG) 4.00. 6.30. 9.00.
AGoodYear(PG) 12.15. 3.00. 5.45. 8.30.
TheOrudgeZHS) 8.55.
lloodwinked (U) 1 1.35am. 1.50.
Open SeasomPG) noon. 2.00. 4.05. 6.15.
Saw Ill(18) 11.40am. 1.50. 4.00. 6.20. 8.50.
Step 11mm) 11.10am. 1.50. 4.05. 6.40. 9.05.
FRIDAY 3—THURSDAY 9
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Matinee Sat: 10.00am.
DamyanHPG)
Daily: 11.10am. 1.20. 3.30. 5.30. BoratHS)
Daily: 12.30. 2.45. 5.00. 7.15. 9.15. Cllclt(12A)
Daily: 1.30. 6.45.
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Film
The Constant Gardener ( 15) Daily: 1.00.
The Departed ( 18)
Daily: 1 1.30am & 2.30 (not Mon). 5.30. 8.30.
The 00le Wears Prada (PG) Daily: 11.30am. 4.15. 9.10. Garfield:ATale of 'Mo Kitties (U) Matinee Sat: 1 1.3021111.
A Good Year (PG)
Daily: 8.30.
The Guardian (12A)
Daily: 8.40.
Hoodwinked (U)
Daily: 11.35am.
Open Season (PG)
Daily: noon. 2.00. 4.00. 6.45. Over the Hedge (U)
Matinee Sat: 10.00am.
Saw III ( 18)
Daily: 1.30. 4.00. 6.45. 9.00. Step lip (PG)
Daily: 1 1.10am. 1.50. 4.05. 6.40. 9.00.
Dineworld Renfrew Street
7 Renfrew Street. info and (‘C booking: 0871 200 2000. Adult £6.20 (£5.20 Mon—Thu). (‘biId/students/concessions: £4.20. Family ticket £17 (Sun—Thu: £15.60). Early bird (all tickets before 1pm): £3.80. Unlimited Card: £10.99 per month.
THURSDAY 2
AOoodYeartPG) 11.00am.
Accepted(I2A) 12.40. 6.20.
All the King’s Men (12A) 1 1.30am. 2.40. 5.50. 8.50.
Dorat(15) 10.00am. 11.00am. noon. 1.30. 2.20. 4.00. 4.40. 6.30. 7.00. 9.00. 9.30.
Click(l2A) 1.10. 3.40. 6.00. 8.50.
The Departed (18) 10.40am. 2.00. 5.30. 9.00. The Devil Wears Prada (PG) noon.
2.50. 5.40. 8.30.
DOIHI2A) 2.50. 8.30.
2.00. 5.00. 8.00.
The Grudge 2 (15) 10.40am. 1.20. 4.00. 6.40. 9.20.
The Guardian (12A) 1 1.00am. 2.10. 5.20. 8.40.
The History Doys(15) 12.20. 3.00. 5.50. 8.40.
Hoodwinked (U) noon.
The Last Kiss ( I5) 10.50am. 1.30.
4.10. 6.50. 9.40.
Marie Antoinette ( 12A) 2.00. 5.00. 8.00.
Open SeasontPG) 11.20am. 1.40. 4.00.
TheOueentl2A) 12.30. 6.00.
lied Road(18) noon. 2.50. 5.50. 8.40. Saw Ill(18) noon. 2.40. 5.30. 6.30. 8.30. 9.30.
Step UIHPG) 11.00am. 1.40. 4.20. 6.50. 9.25.
World hadeCentertlZA) 3.00. 8.30.
Brand new print of one of the pearls of British cinema. Carol Reed’s bleak 1947 adventure story follows the dwindling fortunes of Johnny McQueen (James Mason), leader of an underground Irish organisation, who ends up wounded and struggling to evade arrest in the back-alleys of Belfast following an abortive robbery. I GFI', G/asgow on Mon 6 and Tue 7 Nov only.
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