DreamWorks animation abottt an audacious raccoon vvho fools a family of forest creatures to invade suburbia vvith unexpected results. ('inen-orlil Park/read. (ilavgon: ('ineu‘orld Iii/inlnug/i. [filinlnaje/i. The Painted Veil ( IBA) 0000 (John ('urran. (’hina/I'S. 2007) Naomi Watts, Iidvvard Norton. I.iev Schreibcr. 135mm. The third screen adaptation of Somerset Maugham's novel about an English couple (Norton and Watts) in 1920s ('hina. ('o- produced vvith the (‘hinese govermnent. the production manages to step outside the domestic lives of the protagonists to become a genuinely touching romance and breathtaking piece of cinema. Dominion. Iii/inlna'glt.
Paradise Lost ( IS) .0 (John Stockvvell. l'S. 200(3) Josh I)uhamel. IiIissa (ieorge. Olivia Wilde. 93min. See rev ievv. page 3‘). General release.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End ( 12A) ((iore \‘erbinski. IS. 2007) Johnny Depp. Keira Knightley. ()rlando Bloom. (ieoffrey' Rtish. 168mm. Revievv ed next issue. See Big Picture. page ‘J and Also Released. page 3‘). (ieneral release. Poland Through Animation: Programme 4 ( 12A) 0... (Various. Poland. Various) 81min. After looking at the stars of Polish animation past. the series ends vvitlt the state of ‘Polish Animated l’iIm 'I‘oday'. I-ilm/touse. Iii/inlnagli.
Red Road ( IS) 0... (Andrea Arnold. l'K. 2006) Kate Dickie. Tony ('urran. .Martin (‘ompston. Nathalie Press. Andrevv Armour. I 14min. The first feature from Arnold about a (’(‘TY operator vvho becomes obsessed vvith surveillance. Part of a project to make three films Using the same characters and different directors. it vvon the Jury Pri/e at (‘annes ('ameo, Iii/in/nirgli. The Reef (t') O (Kyungho I.ee. Hovvard Ii Baker. IS. 3007) Voices of Freddie Prin/e Jr. Rob Schneider. Iivan Rachel Wood. 78min. Another rubbish cartoon about a plucky little fish and his adventures in the deep blue. (il'uvveltnl‘. Glasgow:
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
( IS) 0... (Jim Sharman. (K. 1975) Tim (‘urryg Susan Sarandon. Barry Bostvvick. Meat Loaf. 100mm. Tltr’ cult film to end all others. this rock spoof on old horror Mimics has created a breed of Rocky Horror cranes. and packs them in at late shovvs everywhere. The film has its moments. and (‘urry is splendidly camp as the bisexual Frank N. liurter. (il'us’t'eltrn; Glasgow;
The Science of Sleep ( IS) 0000 (Michel (iondry‘. lirance. Zoom (iael (iarcia Bernal. (‘harlotte (iainsbourg. Alain (’habat. Miou Miou. l05min. Welcome to the mind- bending world of Stephaite Miroux (Bernal) vvho exists in a perpetual confusion betvveen realities. Its quirkiness is likely to divide audiences. but offers an intensity. vvhich carries a rare spark of inspiration and sincerity. ()(lenn A! The (_)uav. (i/uv'gmi'; (Mean For! Iv'innainl. Ifrlin/nu'g/i.
Scott Walker: 30th Century Man (13A) 0... (Stephen Ktjak. I’K. 300m ()Smin. One third of the Walker Brothers. recluse aitd progressive musical innovator
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Scott Walker. and his celebrity fans. speak candidly about his life and vvorks in this simply ptit together btit fascinating documentary. An edify ing piece of closure for his fanatical follovv ers and a good starting point for those vvishing to learn more. Recommended. (iluvgmi l'illll Theatre. (ilavgun'; l-i/In/mave. Iz'ilin/nu'g/i. Screenwriters’ Group A chance to meet up vv ith other budding screenvvriters for vvorkshops and discussion. All are vvelcomc. vvhether you've vvritten a short scene or a vvhole featttre. \'isit scottishscreettvvriter.co.tik. (ilaseuu' I'i/m 'I‘ltealre. (i/avgmi;
Se7en ( IS) 0... (Dav id butcher. I'S. NUS) Brad Pitt. Morgan I’reeman. (ivvynelh Paltrovv. 127mm. The outline is familiar tvvo cops track dovv n a serial killer btit Se7en is a step ahead of its rivals. l‘rom its opening title sequence onvvards. it's an extremely dark movie vvhich vv inds through the most tvvistcd recesses of human nature. Iiach death is a graphic interpretation of one of the seven deadly sins. giving Alien .i' director l‘incher the material for an intense sly Iislic evercise in horror. ('unii‘u. Edinburgh.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (l') 0... (Stanley l)onen. I'S. IVS-I) Hovvard Keel. Jeff Richards. Russ 'l‘ambly n. 103mm. (‘Iassic MGM all-singing all- dancing inusical loosely based on the Rape all/re Sabine Ilinnen. Despite its arch symmetry. it remains a colourful and vigorous affair vv ith it cosin effective score. The dancing. chi)reographed by Michael Kidd. is its strongest point bill be sure to
v). ear your sunglasses as it's presented in glorious Technicolour. ('inen-orlil Iii/inlnu‘g/i. [ck/inlnire/i.
Shootout at Lokhandwala ( IZA) (Apoorv a I.akliia. India. 2007) Amitabh Bachcltatt. Sanjay I)utt. Vivek ()beroi. Bollyvvood gangster tale based on the shootout in I.okhhainlvvala in l‘)‘)l. vv hen Police (‘ommissioner Aftaab Ahmed Khan shot I)avvood lbrahim's aides including Maya l)olas and I)ilip Btia. (‘i'nenorli/ Ken/few Street. (iluvgmv‘.
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.0. (I"t';tttcesc‘() Stefani. liast (ieriuany. I‘JSS) 73min. Imaginative adaptation of the (irimm Brothers' tale. in vvhich Princess Thousandbeauty 's suitor prince has the unenv table task of supplying her vv ith said vegetation in order to vv in her hand. Part of Weans' World. I'ilntlluuvi'. l-{ilinlmre/i. South Pacific ( 15) 0.. (Joshua Logan. I'S. I958) Rossano Bra/Ii. Mil/i (iay'nor. John Kerr. Ray Waltson. Juanita Hall. I'i'ance .\‘uyen. l7lmin. A nevvly restored digital print of the great Rodgers and Hammerstein musical brought to the silver screen in an adequate. though far frotn outstanding. adaptation. The songs are the kind that you'll find yourself humming for vv eeks aftervvards. l-ilnilmase. Iz'ilinlnu'g/i.
Spider-Man 3 ( IZA) .0. (Sam Raimi. IS. 2007) Tobey Magttire. Kirsten l)unst. James l‘ranco. 139mm. The third outing for Raimi's Spidey is a hit and miss affair. Peter Parker (Maguire) is loved up
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vv ith a super-si/ed ego. an ov erabundance of villains and overdone visual effects in an engaging if ultimately disappointing finale. (it'ltr'l'ul I‘t’lt’usi’.
T-Rex 30 (1‘) (Brett Leonard. IS. 1998) 40min. Ama/ing looking IMAX movie about a father and daughter in danger from a vicious carnivorous dinosaur. (ireat fun. [Al-IA, ‘I'liealre. (iluvgmt.
Tango ( 13A) .0 ((‘arlos Saura. Argentina. 1998) Mia Maestro. Angel Sola. (‘ecilia .\'arova. l 17min. Apart from virtuoso cinetnatography. you vvon't find a great deal of interest here. Veteran director Saura has become something of a Hispanic cultural authority after films like (ii/men and I'lameni’n. and he explores a similar thetne here. clearing the decks of virtually everything else (plot. characterisation. location) for a passionate celebration of the tango tradition. Part of Tango on Screen season. vv vv vv .edinImrghtangoorg.uk. I'ilm/mave. Izilinlnu'g/i.
The Tango Lesson (Po) 0..
(Sally Potter. (K. 1097) Sally Potter. Pablo \cron. ('arolina Iotti. |02min. ()r/a/n/o director Potter plays herself. a filmmaker distracted from vvriting a script by her obsession vvith the magic aitd passion of the tango. Trav cling to I.atin America to evperiencc the dance first hand. her relationship vv ith a sexy Argentinean dancer (Veron) spills over into their private lives. Rhythmic and passionate. ’I'lie Iii/ten I.e_v.vun tenderly evpi'esses the choreography of modern love. Part of Tango on Screen season. vv vv vv .edinburghtango.org.ttk. I’il/n/ioave. Iiilin/nire/t.
This is England ( IS) 0... (Shane Meadovv s. I'K. 2000) Thomas 'I‘urgoose. Stephen (irahaiu. Jo Hartley. l03mm. Lonely Shaun (Turgoose). a IZ-year—old boy grovv ing up in the era of 'I'hatchcrism. race riots and The I‘alklands War. falls in vv ith skinheads, This is a beautifully characterised and realised morality tale about vv hat happens vv hen fumlamentally decent belief systems get reinterpreted by morons but it begins to rttn out of steam in il\ final lItil’d. Sr’lt’i‘lr'il I'('l('tl\('.
3‘ Tonite Let’s All Make Love in London (l’( i) O... I Peter Wltitehead. I'K. [068) 70min. .-\rguably the seminal documentary record of I.ondon in the vainging Sixties. This is dated but riveting stuff that includes illuminating intcrv ievvs vvith Mick Jagger. I)avtd Ilockney. Julie (‘hristie and Michael ('aine. all in their youthful prime. (ilaveon l-"ilm ‘l'liealre. (iluveim.
28 Weeks Later . . . ( Is) .0.
(Juan ('arlos I‘resnadillo. (K. 3007) Rose Byrue. Harold Perrineau. Robert (‘arly le. ‘Nmin. Mainland Britain. decimated by a rage virus in I)anny Boyle's 2003 sleeper hit 28 Uavv l.aier.'. is being repoptilatcd under the control of the IS military (and a nevv director). ()f course the quarantine is broken. by lily -livered l)on ((‘arly le). and lotttbie madness ensues. It's a pacy. dirty. bloody B-mov ie but surely no one needs another helping ZS months later. (ieneral release.
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Venus ( I5) 0.. (Roger Michell. I'K. Zilllfil Peter O'Toole. Leslie Phillips, Jodie Whittaker. 94min. Maurice (O'Toole) and Ian (Phillips) are a couple of veteran actors vv ho spend their decrepitude drinking. bitching and visiting the theatre until Ian's troublesome niece Jessie (Whittaker) comes to stay. and Maurice finds himself falling for her brain northern charms. ll'itlinail and I: The Pensioner Tears vvhen it's good; a real vvaste vv hen it isn't. .S‘e/eeleil release. Water ( 12A) .0. (Deepa Melita. (‘anada/India. 2005) Sarala. Lisa Ray. Seema Bisvv'as. I 17min. See rev ievv. page 3‘). Hint/muse. Iii/inlnire/i.
Wedding Daze ( 15) 00 (Michael Ian Black. (S. 2007) Jason Biggs. lsla l‘isher. 01min. See revievv. page 38. (ieneral I’l’ll'llAU.
When Harry Met Sally ( IS) .000 (Rob Reiner. IS. 1989) Billy Crystal. Meg Ryan. ('arrie l-‘isher. 95min. 'I'houghtful sex comedy has ('ry stal (Harry). Ryan (Sally) and Reiner on top form. vvith highly entertaining results. .\'ora liphron's vvitty' screenplay intelligently ponders the possibility of male/female friendship vvith or vv ithottt romance. and gtiess which side vvins . . . Annie Hall for the late I980s. vvith novv -famotIs faked orgasm. (‘inevvorld Iidinburgh. Iidinburgh.
>3: Wholly Communion ( l5) 0... (Peter Whitehead. IiK. I905) 33min. Invaluable docutnentary record of the first meeting of .-\merican and British Beat poets at the Royal Albert Hall in Jtme l‘)(15 featuring Allen (iinsberg. I.avv rence l‘erlinghetti. Alexander 'I‘rocchi arid more. I‘ascinating. (ilavemv I'i/m ‘l’liealre. (i/aveon: Wild Hogs ( IZA) 0 (Walt Becker. IS. 2007) Tim Allen. John Travolta. Martin I.avvrence. William H Macy. 091nm. Pour middle-aged men (Allen. 'Ii‘avolta.
I.avv rence. Macy ) indulge a mid-life crisis by taking their ‘hogs' (motorcycles) on a trip to the Pacific coast only to become entangled vv ith a mean biker gang in a comic adventure vv ith not a fevv similarities lo ('itv' .Slii‘lverv. Selei‘lei/ release.
Withnail & I l l5) 0.... i Bruce Robinson. I‘K. l‘)b’7) Paul Mc(iann. Richard Ii (irant. Richard (iriffiths. l07min. Tvvo out- of-vvork actors surviving 190‘) London giro squalor take a break in a picturesque I.ake District cottage. vv here one of them suffers the attentions of the ageing homosexual ovvner. Iintertaining British comedy has a second stab at glory. and it's the bleaker end-of-the-decade elements that have lasted best. (imsi'enm: (ilavgntt'.
=5: Zodiac ( IS) 0000 (David I‘incher. IS. 2007) Jake (iyllenhaal. Mark Ruffalo. Robert l)ovv ney‘ Jr. 157mm. True life crime thriller vvhich follovvs Inspector David Toschi (Ruffalo) and alcoholic journalist Pattl Avery (l)ovvney Jr) as they try to discover the identity of the Zodiac killer. As the quest ruins the careers of all involved iii it. San Francisco (’hronicle cartoonist Robert (iray smith ((iy'llenhaal) begins to unravel the cryptic messages. This police procedural movie is the Sl'rt'll director's most adult and mature. rather than his most entertaining. vvork to date. (ieneral release.
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