Film LISTINGS
Madeleine (PG) ●●●●● (David Lean, UK, 1949) Ann Todd, Leslie Banks, Elizabeth Sellars. 114min. Lean’s wife Ann Todd stars as a woman who finds herself up against the moral hypocrisy of Victorian Glasgow. Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow, Mon 24–Tue 25 Sep. Magical Mystery Tour (PG) (George Harrison/Bernard Knowles/John Lennon/ Paul McCartney/Ringo Starr, UK, 1967) John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison. 55min. The Beatles go on a bus journey through the English countryside. Cineworld Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Tue 2 Oct. Man Booker Live (tbc) (UK, 2012) A live broadcast of this year’s Man Booker Prize. Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee, Mon 15 Oct; Cameo, Edinburgh, Mon 15 Oct. Margaret Tait: Film Poet (tbc) Documentary on the life of influential filmmaker and poet Margaret Tait. Screening of the film accompanied by readings and an introduction by Sarah Neely, editor of Tait’s Poems, Stories and Writings. Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh, Thu 20 Sep. Mary and Max (12A) ●●●●● (Adam Elliot, Australia, 2009) Voices of Toni Collette, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Barry Humphries. 92min. The 20-year pen-friendship between a young girl and middle-aged loner is followed in witty, monochrome claymation. Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee, Sun 7 Oct. Melancholia (15) ●●●●● (Lars von Trier, Denmark/Sweden/France/Germany, 2011) Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Kiefer Sutherland. 136min. Von Trier’s unique take on the apocalypse thriller has the logic (or illogic) of a nightmare. Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee, Sat 6 Oct. The Merchants of Bollywood (tbc) (Spain, 2012) A recording of the smash- hit Australian musical made at the Tivoli Theatre in Barcelona during its world tour. Cineworld Fountainpark, Edinburgh, Sun 30 Sep; Cineworld Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Sun 30 Sep–Mon 1 Oct. Metropolitan Opera: Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore (tbc) (Bartlett Sher, US, 2012) Anna Netrebko, Matthew Polenzani. A new production from New York’s Met Opera of one of the most playful comic operas. Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee, Sat 13 Oct; Cameo, Edinburgh, Sat 13–Tue 16 Oct. No One But Me (8+) (Brian Ross, UK, 2012) 75min. Glasgow-raised jazz giant Annie Ross examines her seven decade career. Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee, Sat 6 Oct. NT Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (tbc) (Marianne Elliott, UK, 2012) Luke Treadaway, Nicola Walker, Una Stubbs. See the National Theatre’s adaptation of Mark Haddoe’s best-selling book on a big screen near you. Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow, Sun 23 Sep. NT Live: The Last of the Haussmans (tbc) (Howard Davies, 2012) Rory Kinnear, Helen McCrory, Matthew Marsh. Stephen Beresford’s new play examines the state of the revolutionary generation. Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee, Thu 11 Oct; Cameo, Edinburgh, Thu 11 Oct. Picasso & Modern British Art Film Screenings (tbc) (Various, Various) A special film section complementing the National Galleries’ Picasso and Modern British Art exhibition. Introduction by Sin Fin Cinema’s Virginia Pablos, followed by David Hockney on Modern Art directed by David Rowan and Pablo Picasso: The Legacy of a Genius by Michael Blackwood. Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh, Thu 27 Sep. Ping Pong (PG) ●●●●● (Hugh Hartford, UK, 2012) 76min. Documentary about participants in the Over-80s’ World Table Tennis Championships. Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee, Sun 7 Oct. Ponyo (U) ●●●●● (Hayao Miyazaki, Japan, 2008) Voices of Noah Cyrus, Liam Neeson, Frankie Jonas. 101min. Delightful animated feature from the Studio Ghibli brand about a five-year-old boy who 72 THE LIST 20 Sep–18 Oct 2012
falls for a goldfish princess. Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Sat 29–Sun 30 Sep. A Room with a View (PG) (James Ivory, UK, 1985) Maggie Smith, Helena Bonham Carter, Denholm Elliott. 117min. Adaptation of EM Forster’s classic romantic novel. Special screening as part of the Disaronno Film Series, including a cocktail masterclass and Disaronno cocktail. Tickets via the Disaronno Facebook page. Cameo, Edinburgh, Tue 25 Sep. The Running Man (18) (Paul Michael Glaser, US, 1987) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto. 101min. Classic 80s Schwarzenegger, based on a Stephen King novella. Sloans, Glasgow, Tue 16 Oct. Scotland Loves Anime A broad range of tastes are covered in this Japanese selection. From extreme director Takashi Miike showing his lighter side with Ace Attorney to Hirao’s bizzarre Gyo: Tokyo Fish Attack and girl band escapades in London-set 1K-On!. Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow, Fri 12–Sun 14 Oct, lovesanimation.com. Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival Films from Ken Loach and Clio Barnard addressing mental health issues, including recent release The Angels’ Share, The Arbor and My Name is Joe. Various venues, Scotland-wide, Mon 1–Wed 24 Oct, mhfestival.com. Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen: All’s Well That Ends Well (tbc) (John Dove, UK, 2012) Michael Bertenshaw, Sam Cox, Sam Crane. 138min. Screening live from the Globe Theatre in London, one of Shakespeare’s most inventive romantic comedies. Cameo, Edinburgh, Wed 26 Sep; macrobert, Stirling, Wed 26 Sep. Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen: Much Ado About Nothing (tbc) (Jeremy Herrin, UK, 2012) Eve Best, Joe Caffrey, Philip Cumbus, Charles Edwards. 167min. Shakespeare’s most feisty lovers
are played by Eve Best and Charles Edwards in this production at the Globe Theatre in London, brought to the big screen for your viewing pleasure. Cameo, Edinburgh, Wed 10 Oct. Shut Up and Play the Hits (tbc) ●●●●● (Will Lovelace/Dylan Southern, UK, 2012) 108min. Documentary about momentous four-hour 2011 farewell concert of LCD Soundsystem. Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow, Tue 25 Sep. The Snows of Kilimanjaro (PG) (Henry King, US, 1952) Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, Ava Gardner. 114min. Introduced by David Archibald as part of GFT’s Contemporary Cinema Course. Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow, Fri 21– Thu 27 Sep. Some Like It Hot (PG) (Billy Wilder, US, 1959) Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, Marilyn Monroe. 120min. Wilder’s classic comedy featuring a trio of star turns. Sloans, Glasgow, Tue 9 Oct. Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (U) (Irvin Kershner, US, 1980) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher. 124min. Arguably the best Star Wars film, the middle part of the original trilogy is packed with drama, tension and humour. Sloans, Glasgow, Tue 25 Sep. Submarine (15) ●●●●● (Richard Ayoade, UK, 2010) Craig Roberts, Yasmin Paige, Noah Taylor. 97min. A witty, poignant and hugely accomplished British comedy about growing up. Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley, Tue 25 Sep.
✽ Take One Action Film Festival A politically-focused combination of talks, workshops and more. Featuring documentaries on a diverse range of subjects from around the world. Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow and various other venues, Fri 21 Sep–Sat 6 Oct, takeoneaction.org.uk.
Tales of the Night (Les contes de la nuit) (U) ●●●●● (Michel Ocelot, France, 2011) Voices of Julien Beramis, Marine Griset, Michel Elias. 84min. Animated feature about an elderly writer and a young actress making up stories. Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow, Sat 29 Sep. That’s My Boy (15) (Sean Anders, US, 2012) Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Leighton Meester. 116min. Sandler appears unannounced on the eve of his estranged son’s wedding. Cineworld Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Thu 20 Sep. Tim Burton Retrospective Formerly sacked by Disney for his efforts on short film Frankenweenie (about to enjoy a theatrical release as a full-length project), it’s been a bumper few years for avant-garde director Burton. This selection takes in some recent material alongside an opportunity to re-examine his take on Batman and enjoy again his depiction of the world’s worst director Ed Wood. Cameo, Edinburgh, Tue 16 Oct. Transamerica (15) (Duncan Tucker, US, 2005) Felicity Huffman, Kevin Zegers, Fionnula Flanagan. 103min. A Californian pre-op transexual who discovers he has a teenage son running amok in New York. Introduced by a special guest. Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow, Sun 23 Sep. WCA! Presents: Getting Old – What’s aw that About? (tbc) A blend of comedy and drama exploring ageing. Followed by Q&A with cast and crew. CCA, Glasgow, Mon 15 Oct. Withnail & I (15) ●●●●● (Bruce Robinson, UK, 1987) Paul McGann, Richard E Grant, Richard Griffiths. 107min. The Withnail Appreciation Society presents ‘An evening at the crow’ – an intimate showing of the classic 80s film with drinks included. Audience participation and dressing up are both very much encouraged. Tickets available from McChuills pub or the venue. High Street Gallery, Glasgow, Sat 22 Sep.
The Bruce Lacey Experience
From Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller and filmmaker Nick Abrahams comes this fitting portrait of Bruce Lacey, the remarkable artist known for his eccentric automated sculptures and unorthodox performances. The film will be introduced by Stephanie de Roemer, who worked with Lacey on his current exhibition now on at the Camden Arts Centre in London. This is the first event in a new monthly night at the GFT called Crossing the Line, which will be a platform for experimental film. ■ GFT, Glasgow, Sun 7 Oct.