Film INDEX Blue Valentine (15) ●●●●● (Derek Cianfrance, US, 2010) Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams. 111min. An emotionally draining but extraordinary story of the decline of a marriage. Claustrophobic and at times almost unwatchable, the pair put in astonishingly good performances in this brutal piece of filmmaking. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Bodies of Work (PG) (UK, Daniel Warren, Various) 77min. Three films made by Daniel Warren, documenting and exploring the work of Scottish Ballet, including footage of rehearsals and backstage. Part of Ballet at GFT season. Glasgow Film Theatre. A Bout de Souffle (Breathless) (PG) ●●●●● (Jean-Luc Godard, France, 1959) Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg, Daniel Boulanger. 90min. Godard’s debut feature provoked quite a stir in its day for its carefree arrogance with the conventions of filmic grammar, but today it stands as a casual love letter to the American B-movie crime picture. Cameo, Edinburgh. Bridget Jones’s Diary (15) ●●●●● (Sharon Maguire, US/UK, 2001) Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth. 96min. On paper, Jones was a snivelling, neurotic wreck; on film she’s a snivelling, neurotic wreck who also happens to be consistently hilarious. Scotsman Screening Room, Edinburgh. Brighton Rock (15) ●●●●● (Rowan Joffe, UK, 2010) Sam Riley, Helen Mirren, Andrea Riseborough. 106min. Director Joffe’s bold adaptation more than holds its own against the 1947 version. Macrobert, Stirling; Cameo, Edinburgh.
Catfish (12A) ●●●●● (Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman, US, 2010) Megan Faccio, Melody C Rosher, Ariel Schulman. 87min. A skilful contemporary fabulist work from young filmmakers Joost and Schulman, following Schulman’s artist older brother and his burgeoning online friendship with the family of a young fan. Blurring the line between true documentary and cinematic hoax, the true nature of the piece remains unclear but it’s an intriguing and a thoughtful critique. Macrobert, Stirling.
✽✽ Cave of Forgotten Dreams (15) ●●●●● (Werner Herzog,
Canada/US/France/Germany/UK, 2010) 95min. See review, page 67. Glasgow Film Theatre. A Century of Shipbuilding: Tales from the UK (E) (Various, UK, 1910–1974) 84min. A selection of shorts depicting the history of shipbuilding in the UK and on the Clyde in particular. Part of This Working Life: Tales from the Shipyard season. Glasgow Film Theatre. Chalet Girl (12A) ●●●●● (Phil Traill, UK/Germany/Austria, 2011) Felicity Jones, Bill Nighy, Ed Westwick. 96min. See Also Released, page 68. General release. Cinema Paradiso (15) ●●●●● (Giuseppe Tornatore, Italy/France, 1988) Phillipe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Salvatore Cascio. 123min. Told largely in flashback, the winner of the 1990 Oscar for Best Foreign Film traces young Salvatore’s infatuation with his village cinema, and his growing friendship with its projectionist (played to perfection by Noiret). Sloans, Glasgow.
City of God (18) ●●●●● (Fernando Meirelles, Brazil, 2002) 129min. Based on Paulo Lins’s sprawling novel and spanning three decades, this is an epic account of the growth of organised drug-dealing in a slum housing project, the so-called City of God in Rio de Janeiro. Part of Youth Gangs on Film. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Civic Life (15) (Christine Molloy & Joe Lawlor, Various, 2003–2010) 106min. Portmanteau film by filmmakers Joe Lawlor and Christine Molloy, aka Desperate Optimists, featuring snapshots of communities around the world at work and play. Glasgow Film Theatre. Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer (E) (Alex Gibney, US, 2010) 117min. See review, page 68. Selected release. Collapse (15) ●●●●● (Chris Smith, US, 2009) 82min. Focused and interesting documentary about Michael Ruppert, the police officer/reporter who predicted the financial crisis in his newsletter. Macrobert, Stirling. The Company Men (15) ●●●●● (John Wells, UK/US, 2010) Ben Affleck, Thomas Kee, Tommy Lee Jones. 104min. See Also Released, page 68. General release. Confessions (15) ●●●●● (Tetsuya Nakashima, Japan, 2010) Takako Matsu, Masaki Okada, Yoshino Kimura. 106min. A very dark drama about murder and revenge in a Japanese school. Uncomfortable viewing but expertly executed and satisfyingly complex. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Coppélia (E) (France, 2011)Magical ballet about a mechanical doll who comes to
life and interferes with the lives of two lovers, performed by the Ballet de l’Opéra de Paris in a new version by Sergei Vikharev. Glasgow Film Theatre. Country Strong (12A) ●●●●● (Shana Feste, US, 2010) Gwyneth Paltrow, Tim McGraw, Garrett Hedlund. 116min. See Also Released, page 68. General release. Crime and Punishment (tbc) (Zhao Liang, China, 2007) 122min. Powerful documentary investigating the Chinese law enforcement system. Part of Takeaway China season. CCA Glasgow. Cure (18) (Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Japan, 1997) Koji Yakusho, Masato Hagiwara, Tsuyoshi Ujiki. 111min. A detective wrestles with problems in his private life as he struggles to solve the connection between a series of brutal murders of Tokyo prostitutes. Part of Japanese Cinema Since the Mid-90s season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh.
✽✽ Les Diaboliques (15) ●●●●● (Henri-Georges Clouzot, France, 1955)
Simone Signoret, Vera Clouzot, Paul Meurisse. 107min. See Also Released, page 68. Glasgow Film Theatre; Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Digital Desperados: Latin American Triple Bill (E) (Various) 90min. Three films about Latin American communities in resistance: Bonita: Ugly Bananas and Pura Vida? deal with the banana and pineapple industries in Ecuador and Costa Rica respectively, while Salud y Solidaridad tells the tale of a unique system of grassroots democracy in parts of Mexico. CCA, Glasgow. The Dilemma (12A) ●●●●● (Ron Howard, US, 2011) Vince Vaughn, Kevin
CINEMA INFORMATION GLASGOW
■ The Buff Club 142 Bath Lane. 0141 248 1777. Charity screening in aid of SVA India. £4 (includes free entry to club night afterwards).
■ CCA 350 Sauchiehall Street. 0141 352 4900. cca- glasgow.com Selected films at CCA this month are screening as part of Takeaway China – see takeaway- china.ricefield.org.uk or call 0141 548 6978 for information. Free–£4. ■ Cineworld Parkhead Forge Shopping Centre, 1221 Gallowgate. 0871 200 2000. cineworld.co.uk £5.90–£6.50 (£4.40–£4.80; family ticket £18.80); 3D supplement £2.10 (£1.50); glasses 80p per pair. Off peak prices Mon–Thu before 5pm.
■ Cineworld Renfrew Street 7 Renfrew Street. 0871 200 2000. cineworld.co.uk £6.30–£7.50 (£5.20; family ticket £21.20); 3D supplement £2.10 (£1.50); glasses 80p per pair. Off peak prices Mon–Thu before 5pm and Fri–Sun before noon. ■ Eastwood Park Theatre Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock. 0141 577 4970. eastwoodparktheatre .co.uk £4 (£3).
■ Empire Clyde Regional Centre, 23 Britannia Way. 0871 471 4714. empirecinemas.co.uk £5.20–£6.75 (£5; family ticket £20); 3D supplement £1.50. Off peak prices Mon–Thu before 5pm; SaverDay Tuesday £3.95.
■ Gilmorehill Centre 9 University Avenue. See goethe.de/glasgow for information. Free. ■ Glasgow Film Theatre 12 Rose Street. 0141 332 6535. glasgowfilm.org/theatre £6.90 (£5.20).
■ Glasgow Women’s Library 15 Berkeley Street. 0141 248 9969. womenslibrary.org.uk. Free (booking recommended). ■ Grosvenor Ashton Lane, Hillhead. 0845 166 6002. grosvenorcafe.co.uk/ cinema £5–£7.75 (£4–£6; sofa seats £15–£30). Various peak and off peak prices throughout the week.
■ IMAX Theatre Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay. 0141 420 5000. gsc.org.uk/imax £8.95 (children £6.95); IMAX films: add £2.50 to Science Mall admission. ■ Metropolitan Candleriggs. Films are screening at this bar as part of Takeaway China – see takeaway- china.ricefield.org.uk or call 0141 548 6978 for information. Free (booking essential).
■ Odeon at the Quay Springfield Quay, Paisley Road. 0871 22 44 007. odeon.co.uk £7.10–£8.40 (£4.85–£6.25; family ticket £19.40–£23); 3D supplement £2 (£1.60); glasses £1 per pair. Off peak prices Mon–Thu before 5pm. ■ Odeon Braehead X-scape, Kings Inch Road. 0871 2244 007. odeon.co.uk £7.10–£8.40 (£5.20–£6.80; family ticket £20.80–£24.60); 3D supplement £2 (£1.60); glasses £1 per pair. Off peak prices Mon–Thu before 5pm.
■ Paisley Arts Centre New Street, Paisley. 0141 887 1010. paisleyfilmsociety.com £5 (£4; members £3; membership £10 per season).
■ Showcase Cinema Barrbridge Leisure Centre, Coatbridge. 0871 220 1000. showcasecinemas.co.uk £5.90–£7.20 (£5.40); 3D supplement £2; glasses £1 per pair. Off peak prices before noon. ■ Showcase Cinema Griffin Avenue, Phoenix Business Park, Paisley. 0871 220 1000. showcasecinemas.co.uk £5.90–£7.20 (£5.40); 3D supplement £2; glasses £1 per pair. Off peak prices Mon–Fri before 6pm; Sat & Sun before noon.
■ Sloans 62 Argyle Arcade, 108 Argyle Street. 0141 221 8886. sloansglasgow.com/ eatfilm Free.
EDINBURGH ■ The Banshee Labyrinth 29–35 Niddry Street. 0131 558 8209. futureshorts.com £4.
■ Brunton Theatre Ladywell Way, Musselburgh. 0131 665 2240. bruntontheatre.co.uk £5.10–£5.60 (£4.60–£5.10).
■ Cameo 38 Home Street. 0871 902 5723. picturehouses.co.uk £5.30–£7.30 (£2–£5.80). Sunday Double Bills £7.30 (concessions £5.80; members free).Off peak price Tue–Fri before 5pm, all late shows and all day Mon; Wed first screening £2 for concessions. ■ Cineworld Fountainpark Fountain Park, 130/3 Dundee Street. 0871 200 2000. cineworld.co.uk £6.70–£7.90 (£5.10; family ticket £21.60); 3D supplement £2.10 (£1.50); glasses 80p per pair. Off peak prices Mon–Fri before 5pm.
■ Dominion 18 Newbattle Terrace. 0131 447 4771. dominioncinemas.net £6–£10.90 after (£4.60–£7.90; seniors discount Sun–Thu only). Off peak prices before 6pm. ■ Filmhouse 88 Lothian Road. 0131 228 2688. filmhousecinema.com £5.60–£7.50 (£2.60–£5.50). Off peak prices Mon–Fri before 5pm (extra discount on Fri).
■ National Gallery Complex The Mound. 0131 624 6200. nationalgalleries.org Free ■ St Bride’s Centre 10 Orwell Terrace, 0131 346 1405. stbrides.wordpress.com £0.80.
■ North Edinburgh Arts Centre 15a Pennywell Court, Muirhouse, 0131 315 2151. northedinburgharts .co.uk £1 (NEAC ‘Good Neighbours’ 50p).
■ Odeon 118 Lothian Road. 0871 22 44 007. odeon.co.uk £7.50–£8.85 (£5.50–£6.90; family ticket £22–£26); 3D supplement £2 (£1.60); glasses £1 per pair. Off peak prices Mon–Thu before 5pm.
■ Odeon Wester Hailes 120 Wester Hailes Road, Westside Plaza. 0871 22 44 007. odeon.co.uk £6.60–£7.85 (£4.75–£6; family ticket £19–£22.60); premier seat upgrade £1.10 (family £4.40); 3D supplement £2 (£1.60); glasses £1 per pair. Off peak prices Mon–Thu before 5pm. ■ Scotsman Screening Room Scotsman Hotel, 20 North Bridge. 0131 556 5565. scotsmanscreenings.com Films are screened on Sundays at 8pm. Film only £10. Meal packages £39.
■ Vue Ocean Ocean Terminal, Ocean Drive, Victoria Dock, Leith. 0871 224 0240. myvue.com £5.95–£8 (£4.50–£6.10; family ticket £18–£23.80); 3D supplement £2.40 (£1.80). Off peak prices all day Mon–Thu and Fri before 5pm (extra discounts Mon–Thu before 5pm). ■ Vue Omni Omni, Greenside. 0871 224 0240. myvue.com £5.95–£8 (£4.50–£6.10; family ticket £18–£23.80); 3D supplement £2.40 (£1.80). Off peak prices all day Mon–Thu and Fri before 5pm (extra discounts Mon–Thu before 5pm).
OTHER INDEPENDENTS ■ The Hippodrome 10 Hope Street, Bo’ness. 01324 506850. falkirk.gov.uk/ hippodrome £5.25 (£4; family ticket £14.40).
■ Macrobert University of Stirling, Stirling. 01786 466666. macrobert.org £4.75–£5.75 (£4.25–£5.25). Off peak prices before 6pm.
■ Sofi’s 63–65 Henderson Street. 0131 555 7019. bodabar.com £2, screening organised by Scottish Swedish Society. ■ Dundee Contemporary Arts Nethergate, Dundee. 01382 909900. dca.org.uk £4.50–£6 (£3.50). Off peak prices before 5pm (extra discounts Mon–Thu).
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