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A Star Is Born
THE PREDATOR
BAD TIMES AT THE EL HALLOWEEN
Shane Black (who played Hawkins in the original film) returns to direct the latest instalment of the Predator franchise. Out Thu 13 Sep.
A STAR IS BORN An alcoholic musician helps a young singer in her quest for stardom. Directorial debut from actor Bradley Cooper. Out Fri 5 Oct.
ROYALE Dark thriller set at El Royale, a hotel that sits on the California / Nevada border. Out Fri 12 Oct.
FIRST MAN Biopic depicting the life of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon Out Fri 13 Jul.
Sequel to the classic slasher movie, featuring the return of Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode. Out Fri 19 Oct.
AMERICAN ANIMALS Two students plot a daring art heist, while lacking the skill to carry it out. See review, page 63. Out Fri 7 Sep.
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HURRICANE The true story of a group of Polish men who flew for the RAF in an effort to win WWII. Out Fri 7 Sep.
THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST
Cameron Post is sent to a conversion therapy centre to ‘cure’ her lesbianism. Adapted from Emily Danforth’s novel. Out Fri 7 Sep.
THE SEAGULL An ageing actress visits the estate of her elderly brother along with her lover. See review, page 64. Out Fri 7 Sep.
and offering a series of talks and programmes showing how films can be used to empower communities on an international stage. See feature, page 26. Various venues, Edinburgh & Glasgow, Wed 12–Sun 23 Sep, takeoneaction.org.uk
KING OF THIEVES After a couple of cheapy films, we get a big-budget heist movie based on the Hatton Garden robbery. Out Fri 14 Sep.
REINVENTING MARVIN A young man escapes from his family to chase his dream of becoming an actor. Out Fri 14 Sep.
CRAZY RICH ASIANS CLIMAX
Rom-com about Asia’s most eligible bachelor. Out Fri 14 Sep. More genre-bending shock-work from enfant terrible Gaspar Noé. Out Fri 21 Sep.
GLASGOW YOUTH FILM
FESTIVAL FACES PLACES
Innovative festival for young audiences featuring premieres, screenings, events and special guest speakers. Celebrating the 10th year of Glasgow Youth Film Festival, GYFF enables 15–19 year olds to co-create a vibrant and diverse festival. See feature, page 38. Various venues, Glasgow, Fri 14– Sun 16 Sep, glasgowfilm.org/gyff. MILE 22
Director Agnès Varda and photographer JR go on a road trip through France, intending to send home postcards that gather the history of the places they visit. Varda’s mischievousness and empathy radiate throughout, and the pair’s cross- generational friendship is enriching, inspiring and irrestistible. See review, page 64. Out Thu 12 Jul.
TAKE ONE ACTION! FILM
FESTIVAL SUPERFLY
A film festival with a political slant, founded on the belief that ‘cinematic experiences can inspire lasting change’ A young drug dealer sets up one last job in order to retire from the game. See review, page 63. Out Fri 14 Sep.
More military shenanigans from director Peter Berg, following an elite US intelligence officer trying to smuggle a person of interest out of the country. Out Wed 19 Sep.
THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS
Family fantasy / horror as a young orphan helps his uncle track down a powerful magical clock. Out Fri 21 Sep.
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