THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER Yorgos Lanthimos’ trademark deadpan dialogue and dark humour (last seen in the excellent The Lobster) exist alongside distressing flashes of cruelty in this psychological thriller, in which Colin Farrell plays Steven, a surgeon. See review, page 85. Out Fri 3 Nov.
THE FLORIDA PROJECT Moonee is a six-year-old being raised by her trash- talking mom in a motel near Florida’s Disney World, where she and her pal Scooty terrorise guests at a neighbouring establishment. This low-key masterpiece is full of affection for its adorable urchins while not being blind to the occasional
danger of their situation. See feature, page 48, and review, page 87. Out Fri 10 Nov. MUDBOUND Two men return home from WWII to work on a farm in rural Mississippi, where they struggle to deal with racism and adjusting to life after war. See review, page 84. Out Fri 17 Nov.
H I T L I S T
STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI Second act of the new Star Wars trilogy, this time directed by Looper’s Rian Johnson. See preview, page 83. Out Thu 14 Dec.
Highlights | FILM THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI Starring Frances McDormand, the latest film from Martin McDonagh (In Bruges, Seven Psychopaths) delicately balances the lingering pain of the parent of a murdered child with dark comedy. See review, page 89. Out Fri 12 Jan.
FILM HIGHLIGHTS
AFRICA IN MOTION 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. Various venues, Edinburgh & Glasgow, until Sun 5 Nov, africa-in-motion.org.uk.
EDINBURGH SHORT FILM FESTIVAL The chance to see a number of films over two weekends, showcasing a selection of the best shorts by filmmakers from across the globe. Summerhall, Edinburgh, Fri 3–Sat 11 Nov; Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Mon 6–Thu 9 Nov, edinburghshortfilmfestival.com
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA — 70MM David Lean’s mammoth desert epic, restored to its director’s original cut and the big screen, where filmmaking on this scale belongs. Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Fri 3–Thu 9 Nov; Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow, Sun 19–Wed 22 Nov. MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Big budget remake of the Agatha Christie classic, with a big name cast of suspects and an even bigger moustache on Kenneth Branagh, who takes his turn as Hercule Poirot. Out Fri 3 Nov.
new work by Scottish directors to the seaside town of Dunoon. Fri 10–Sun 12 Nov, dunoonfilmfestival.org. ONLY THE BRAVE See review, page 87. Out Fri 10 Nov.
PADDINGTON 2 When a unique pop-up book is stolen from Mr Gruber’s shop, it’s up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief. Out Fri 10 Nov. PROFESSOR MARSTON AND THE WONDER WOMEN See review, page 85. Out Fri 10 Nov.
FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL See review, page 84. Out Fri 17 Nov.
GOOD TIME See review, page 84. Out Fri 17 Nov. INGRID GOES WEST See review, page 85. Out Fri 17 Nov.
JUSTICE LEAGUE Inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Ben Affleck’s Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his new ally, Wonder Woman, to face an even greater enemy. Out Fri 17 Nov.
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE Archetypal Capra sentimentality with a superbly detailed fantasy framework and one of Jimmy Stewart’s most lovable performances. One to warm even the most glacial heart. Cineworld Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Wed 6– Tue 12 Dec; Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow, Fri 15–Sun 24 Dec.
BATTLE OF THE SEXES See review, page 87. Out Fri 24 Nov. MENASHE See review, page 87. Out Fri 8 Dec.
THELMA See review, page 84. Out Fri 3 Nov. BEACH RATS See review, page 88. Out Fri 24 Nov.
THE 2017 JARMAN AWARD TOURING PROGRAMME The Jarman Award Touring Programme presents a selection of single screen film works by the six artists shortlisted for this year’s prestigious Jarman Award. Glasgow Film Theatre, Sun 5 Nov, glasgowfilm.org PREDATOR (30TH ANNIVERSARY) Celebrating three decades of the Arnie classic. Out Thu 9 Nov.
DUNOON FILM FESTIVAL Boutique weekend festival bringing world cinema, forgotten classics and
THE DISASTER ARTIST Comedy-drama about the filming of Tommy Wiseau’s notoriously awful cult film, The Room, starring James Franco. Out Fri 1 Dec. HAPPY END See review, page 88. Out Fri 1 Dec.
WONDER Based on The New York Times bestseller, Wonder tells the heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters a mainstream elementary school for the first time. Out Fri 1 Dec.
EDWARD SCISSORHANDS Tim Burton followed up the excesses of Batman with this fairy tale for the 90s. Beautifully shot, tenderly acted and full of hidden depths. Cameo Cinema, Edinburgh, Mon 11 Dec. GREMLINS Cute and cuddly little mogwais become malevolent monsters if not properly cared for and wreak havoc in idealised smalltown America. A tongue-in-cheek yuletide romp filled with in-jokes. Cineworld Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Tue 12 Dec.
PITCH PERFECT 3 After winning the World Championships with an original song,
Gremlins
the Bellas unite for one last singing competition. Out Fri 22 Dec. JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE Four teenagers discover an old video game console and are literally drawn into the game’s jungle setting, becoming the adult avatars they choose. Out Tue 26 Dec.
THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Inspired by the imagination of PT Barnum, this original musical celebrates the birth of showbusiness and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Starring Zac Efron and Zendaya, alongside Hugh Jackman as Barnum. Out Mon 1 Jan. DARKEST HOUR See review, page 89. Out Fri 12 Jan.
COCO In Pixar’s first feature for 2018, aspiring musician Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez) teams up with charming trickster Hector (Gael Garcia Bernal) on an extraordinary journey through the Land of the Dead. Out Fri 19 Jan. 1 Nov 2017–31 Jan 2018 THE LIST 91