The Emperor of California (Der Kaiser von Kalifornia) (PG) 000 (Luis 'l'renker. (iermany. l‘)3(3) l.tlls 'l’renker. \'iktoria von Ballasko. Werner Kunig. 97min. A (icrman-made western about Johann August Suter. a leading figure in 19th century (’alifornia until the gold rush. Part of liarly (ierman Sound Films season. Film/tome. [till/llllll'g’lt.
Eragon (P(i) O. (Stefen Pangmeier. l'S. 200(3) lidward Spelecrs. Sienna (iuillory. (Barrett Hedlund. llein. See Also Released. page (34 and profile in listings. (reitel'al release.
Fargo ( 18) om. (Joel ('oen. ('8. 19%) Frances McDormand. Steve BUscemi. William H Macy. 97min. Hoping to make some bucks. a car salesman attempts to have his wife kidnapped by hitmen. but blood is quickly spilt. As the pregnant police detective on the case. McDormand prov ides a w arm-hearted centre for the movie. w hilc the absurdist plot and weird local colour gain momentum. A classic. ('ameo. Iii/inlmrgh. Flags of Our Fathers ( (5) cos
((‘lint liastwood. l'S. 200(3) Ryan Pbillippc. Jesse Bradford. Adatn Beach. 132mm. See review. page (3-4. (ienera/ release.
Flushed Away ( l ') see (David Bowers. Sam l-‘ell. l'K/l'S. 200(3) Voices of Kate Winslet. Hugh Jacktnan. Ian McKellen. 84min. DreamWorks and Aardman Animation team up for the first time for a slight but pleasing comedy. Pampered pet mouse Roddy (voiced by Jacktnan) tries to dispose of sewer rat Sid (Richie). but his plan backfires. (ieneral release.
Gabrielle ( l5) 0.. (Patrice (’hcreau. lirance. 2005) lsabelle Huppert. Pascal (ireggot'y. ('laudia (‘oli. 90min. See review. page (32. (ilasgow I’llm Theatre. Glasgow. The Goonies (PU) so (Richard Donner. 1S. 1985) Sean Astin. Josh Brolin. Jeff(‘ohen. 1 12min. Rather dire tectillick. in which seven kids go in search of buried treasure and are followed hotly by vicious villains vying for the loot. A joy-ride which is slow to start and doesn't ever depart from well cltarted highways. (’ameo. Edinburgh.
Alma's Aswan/Happy films made by possible filmmaking stars of tomorrow. Written, directed, filmed, edited and starring participants in the GMAC youth programme, these two ambitious films will be followed by ‘Making of’ documentaries, Q&A sessions and an awards ceremony. This event is free but ticketed; talent spotters should get on the blower now.
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Grounded (PG) oo (Paul lieig. ('8. 200(3) Lewis Black. Wilmer V'alderrama. Tyler James Williams. 89min. See Also Released. page (3-1. Selected release.
La Habanera (l’(i) oooo (Deltef Sierck. (iermany. l‘)37) Zarah Leander. Karl Mattel]. l’erdinand Marian. 100mm. The film that proved to be the passport for its director. Douglas Sirk. to Hollywood. tells of a Swede who falls in love with Pucrto Rico and marries a rich landowner. A decade later. however. she yearns for her homeland. ()verly lllCltKlfillltitllL‘ in certain sections. it‘s saved by the director's obvious skills and ironic detachment. Part of liarly (ierman Sound Films season. Film/rouse. [filth/214ml). Happy Feet (1') .0. (George Miller. Atistralia/l‘S. 200(3) Robin Williams. Hugh Jackman. lilijah Wood. 109mm. A clumsily plotted but totally charming animated musical from the makers of Babe about tap dancing and singing penguins deep in Antarctica. With solid songs and some genuinely excellent voiceover performances. Happy Fee! is probably the best of the (‘hristmas family films. (irosvenor: (ilasguu‘.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ( 12A) 0. (Mike Newell. l'K/l'S. 2005) Daniel Radcliffe. limma Watson. Rupert (irint. David Tennant. Ralph l‘iennes. l57min. Harry and his dull mates get busy at the inter-school of magic 'l‘riWi/ard 'lbttrttatltettt. only to be faced with the return of evil mastermind Lord Voldemort (l‘iennes). Hideoust overlong. clunky adaptation of fourth Potter book directed with no flare whatsoever by British hack Newell. lite [filth/Hugh ()eean. Edinburgh.
The Holiday ( 12A) oo (Nancy Meyers. l'S. 200(3) (‘ameron Dial. Kate Winslet. Jude Law. Jack Black. 135mm. Two ladies with guy trouble swap homes. Amanda (Dial) ends up with lris‘ brother (Law) in the (K. and Iris (Winslet) befriends funnyman Miles (Black) Stateside. This fairly repellent life swap romantic comedy was written specifically for these
The Glasgow Media Access Centre presents the world premier of two
actors. but you wouldn't think it. General release.
Hoodwinked (l') 0.. (Corey & Todd lidwards . l'S. 200(3) Anne Hathaway. Patrick Warburton. Jim Belushi. 81min. Like at bedtime story told by an amiable drunk. this is equal parts Raymond (‘handler and Shrek as Red Riding Hood (Hathaway). woodsman (Belushi) and big bad wolf (Warburton) all get to tell their side of the story. Ras/tomon-stylc. However the animation falls way short of the standards of Pixar and Disney. Glasgow I-‘ilm Theatre. Glasgow: ( 'inewor/(l Iz‘rlt‘nhiuje/i. Edinburgh. The Host (Gwoemul) ( 15) cos
(Bong Joon-ho. Japan/South Korea. 200(3) Kang-ho Song. Hie-bong Byeon. Hae-il Park. I lfhnin. With a radioactive substance in the water supply. a huge monster fish and imminent disaster. this likeable Godzilla- style monster is a satisfactory mix of state of the art ((31 effects and warm characterisation. Attention to detail. absurdity and comic touches deliver the big climax and the big laughs. (ilasgoii- I-i/m Theatre. Glasgow.
An Inconvenient Truth (t? ) 000 (Davis (iuggenhcim. l'S. 200(3) Al (iore. 9(3min. The former next president of the lTnited States brings his global warming ‘slideshow' to the big screen. (iore presents a compelling PowerPoint presentation of the planet’s impending environmental catastrophe in what is a sometimes manipulative but generally sober and intelligent film. (amen. [fill/thumb.
In Search of Mozart (t?) cos (Phil (irabsky. (K. 2005) 128mm. Produced in association with the world's leading orchestras. opera houses and musicians. this is a journey through liurope. exploring the myths that surround Mount. with interviews and performances from some of the world's most significant artists. including Renee Fleming. Imogen (‘ooper and many others. I’ll/)tltoaxe. Iz'rlttthureh.
* I Saw Ben Barka Get Killed ( (S) O... (Serge l.e Peron/Said Smihi. 2005)
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(‘harles Berling. Simon Abkarian. Josiane Balasko. Jean-Pierre Leaud. 102mm. See review. page (32. (ii-“II Glasgow.
It’s A Girl Boy Thing ( 12A) 0.
(Nick Hurran. L'K. 200(3) Samaire Armstrong. Kevin Zegers. limin Hampshire. 90min. See Also Released. page (34. General release.
1‘ It’s a Wonderful Life (PG)
0... (Frank Capra. US. 194(3) James Stewart. Donna Reed. Henry Travers. Thomas Mitchell. 129mm. Small-town boy Stewart runs into financial difficulties and is on the brink of suicide when an elderly angel descends to earth to show him all the good his life has done for those around him. Archetypal (‘apra sentimentality with a superbly detailed fantasy framework and one of Stewart's most lovable performances. ()ne to warm even the most glacial heart. (ilasgoii' I-‘ilm Theatre. Glasgow.
Jackass Number No ( 18) 000 (Jeff Tremaine. US. 200(3) Johnny Knoxville. Bam Margera. Steve-0. 92min. More TV on the big screen as the Jae/{ass boys execute another series of wince inducing stunts. This round of guilty pleasure involves unprotected bullftghting. riot control pellets. Spike Jonze as an old woman and Knoxville strapped to the outside of a rocket. Selected release. Johanna ( IS) 0000 (Komel Mundruczo. Hungary. 2005) ()rsolya Toth. lldiko ('sema. lstvan (ianter. Dénes (iulyas. 87min. Johanna (Toth). a former heroin- addict. is miraculously rebom with a remarkable gift: healing the sick by performing sexual favours. This expressionistic film opera (it is entirely sung) and update of the Joan of Arc legend is something of a curate‘s egg. Cameo. Edinburgh.
=l= Kabul Express ( )5) can (Kabir Khan. lndia. 200(3) John Abraham. Arshad Warsi. l04min. See Bollywood round-up. page ()2. (‘t'neu'm‘lrl Rea/fen“ Street. Glasgow; ('inevvorld Iz'ilinhureh. Edinburgh.
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