BYZANTIUM:
Vampire thriller by director Neil Jordan (Crying Game). Mysterious women arrive in a small town and it turns out they have fangs. Cert. 15
DEAD MAN DOWN:
Black Hawk Down. White House Down. Dead Man Down? Aren’t they usually down? Seduction, revenge and betrayal are at the heart of this thriller, starring Colin Farrell and Noomi Rapace (Girl with the Dragon Tattoo). As usual, cherchez la femme… Directed by Niels Arden Oplev (Girl with the Dragon Tattoo). Cert. 15
FROM UP ON POPPY HILL:
Another stunning, hand-drawn animated feature from the deservedly popular Studio Ghibli. A coming-of-age tale following a group of teenagers as they fight to save their rundown clubhouse from demolition at the hands of Olympic planners. Cert U
EVERYBODY HAS A PLAN:
Argentinian crime drama, starring Viggo Mortensen (Dangerous Method). Tired with his life, a successful doctor assumes the identity of his dead twin brother and goes back to their childhood home. However it turns out he has little idea of what his brother’s life was and he quickly finds himself embroiled in a dangerous criminal underworld and accused of murder. Cert. 15
POPULAIRE:
French romantic comedy set in the ’50s about the relationship that develops between a boss and his secretary whom he encourages in her one skill – typewriting – and ultimately coaches to become a speed-typing champion. Starring Romain Duris (Heartbreaker) and Deborh Francois (Page Turner). French with English subs. Cert.12
STORIES WE TELL:
Actress and director, Sarah Polley (Away From Her, Take this Waltz) directs this deeply personal documentary exploring family secrets, specifically the identity of her own father. Cert. 12
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