FILM | Highlights
TAKE ONE ACTION FILM FESTIVAL
an international stage. See feature, page 14.
H I T L I S T
Various venues, Edinburgh & Glasgow, Wed 14–Sun 25 Sep A film festival with a political slant, founded on the belief that ‘cinematic experiences can inspire lasting change’ and offering a series of talks and programmes showing how films can be used to empower communities on
THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS
General release from Fri 23 Sep A scientist and a teacher living in a dystopian future embark on a journey of survival with a special young girl named Melanie. See review, page 56.
AMERICAN HONEY General release from Fri 14 Oct When 18-year-old Star (Sasha Lane) meets Jake (deliciously gross Shia LaBeouf) and his crew of magazine sellers, all ruled over by the straight-talking Krystal (Riley Keough), she joins them on an epic road- trip across America. See review, page 55.
SCOTLAND LOVES ANIME Various venues, Scotland, Mon 10–Sun 23 October The latest Japanese animation, with experts on hand
to provide behind-the- scenes information. See preview, page 54.
DOCTOR STRANGE General release from Fri 28 Oct When his career as a surgeon fails, a sorcerer gives Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) a new interest; defending the world against evil.
FILM HIGHLIGHTS
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THINGS TO COME Selected release from Fri 2 Sep. A philosophy teacher soldiers through the death of her mother, getting fired from her job, and dealing with a husband who is cheating on her.
BEYOND BORDERS FILM FESTIVAL
Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Mon 5–Sun 11 Sep, beyondbordersscotland. com A film festival exhibiting documentary-style films and offering the chance for audiences to engage with the people who made them.
BEN-HUR General release from Wed 7 Sep. A wrongly accused nobleman endures many years of slavery in order to seek revenge on the friend that betrayed him.
Rain the Colour of Blue With a Little Red in It, Africa in Motion Film Festival
affecting comedy that builds into full- on action. See review, page 57.
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: THE THREEPENNY OPERA
coming-of-age tale, forgoing clichés and obvious emotional angles to explore the frustration of ‘kidulthood’. See review, page 58.
HELL OR HIGH WATER General release from Fri 9 Sep. A divorced dad and his ex-con brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family’s farm in west Texas. See review, page 58.
Selected release from Fri 16 Sep. A darkly comic new take on Brecht and Weill’s raucous musical broadcast live from the stage of the National Theatre. Starring Rory Kinnear, Rosalie Craig and Haydn Gwynne.
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN General release from Fri 23 Sep. Star-studded remake of the 1960 western which was itself, of course, a remake of the 1954 film Seven Samurai.
BRIDGET JONES’S BABY
WHEN TWO WORLDS COLLIDE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE
General release from Fri 16 Sep. The continuing adventures of British publishing executive Bridget Jones as she enters her 40s. Glasgow Film Theatre, Sun 18 Sep. An indigenous environmental activist takes on the large businesses destroying the Amazon.
COMPANY: CYMBELINE Selected release from Fri 23 Sep. Melly Still directs Shakespeare’s rarely performed romance.
FIM IN THE OLD COLLEGE QUAD AFRICA IN MOTION
CAMEO VINTAGE SUNDAYS
Old College, Edinburgh, Fri 16–Sun 18 Sep Classic films screened across three days, including Jaws, Labyrinth (both Fri), Aliens (Sat), Die Hard and Deadpool (Sun).
HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE General release from Fri 16 Sep. Urban malcontent Ricky (Julian Dennison) reluctantly goes to the New Zealand countryside with foster aunt Bella (Rima Te Wiata) and her gruff husband Hec (Sam Neill). Simple,
60 THE LIST 1 Sep–3 Nov 2016
FILM FESTIVAL Various venues, Scotland, Fri 21– Sun 30 Oct, africa-in-motion.org. uk Dedicated to showing the diversity of African cinema, AiM has screenings of animated films, features, shorts and documentaries, as well as a short film competition to develop the next generation of African filmmakers.
LITTLE MEN Selected release from Fri 23 Sep. Insightful and superbly performed
MARK KERMODE LIVE IN 3D Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, Sun 2 Oct, A live Q&A session with the veteran broadcaster and critic.
THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN General release from Fri 7 Oct. Mystery thriller based on the enormously popular novel penned by Paula Hawkins.
ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY:
KING LEAR Selected release from Fri 7 Oct.RSC associate artist Antony Sher plays King Lear in one of the Bard’s most powerful plays, directed by RSC artistic director Gregory Doran.
URBAN HYMN Selected release from Fri 7 Oct. In the aftermath of the 2011 London riots, Jamie (Letitia Wright) is a troubled, talented orphan about to leave a care home, torn between loyalty to crack-smoking bestie Leanne (Isabella Laughland) and compassionate care worker Kate (Shirley Henderson). Heartwarming social realist drama with perfect performances from the leads. See review, page 58.
BOLSHOI BALLET: THE GOLDEN AGE
Selected release from Fri 14 Oct. The ensemble present Shostakovich’s satirical take on jazz and cabaret.
I, DANIEL BLAKE Selected release from Fri 21 Oct. Newly widowed Newcastle joiner Daniel (Dave Johns) has worked all his life, but when his doctor tells him that his heart condition means he can’t work any longer, the welfare system disagrees. From director Ken Loach and screenwriter Paul Laverty. See review, page 56.
Cameo Cinema, Sundays until 25 Sep. Classic screenings including The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. SCOTTISH QUEER
INTERNATIONAL FILM JOHN CARPENTER
FESTIVAL CCA, Glasgow, Thu 29 Sep–Sun 2 Oct, sqiff.org The second SQIFF is a four-day event hosting features, short film screenings, workshops, discussions and nights out.
Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Sat 22 Oct. The legendary horror film composer performs his notable works from films including Halloween, The Fog, Village of the Damned and many more. See preview, page 69.