Movie of the Week

• The Life of Chuck

Cinemas

• Eddington
• Sorry, Baby
• The Regulars
• Grand Prix of Europe
• Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk
• The Ceremony
• Dongji Rescue
• Oslo Stories Trilogy: Sex

Streaming/On-Demand

• The Map That Leads to You
• Eenie Meanie
• Red Sonja
• The Home

Re-Releases

• The Rocky Horror Picture Show
• This Is Spinal Tap
• Battleship Potemkin

CAST: Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Jacob Tremblay, Benjamin Pajak, Cody Flanagan, Taylor Gordon, Mia Sara, Trinity Bliss, Matthew Lillard, Q’orianka Kilcher, Antonio Raul Corbo, Harvey Guillén, David Dastmalchian, Kate Siegel, Carl Lumbly, Annalise Basso, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Matt Biedel, Sauriyan Sapkota, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Michael Trucco, Violet McGraw, Molly C. Quinn, Heather Langenkamp, Nick Offerman

CREW: Mike Flanagan (director, writer, producer, editor), Trevor Macy (producer), The Newton Brothers (composers), Eben Bolter (cinematographer)

PLOT: As a series of cataclysmic worldwide events begin to bring about the end of the world, a series of messages celebrating a seemingly ordinary man named Charles Krantz (Hiddleston) begin appearing everywhere…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Acclaimed filmmaker Mike Flanagan pours his heart and soul into an adaptation of Stephen King’s short story that will reaffirm your faith in humanity
• As the eponymous Chuck, Tom Hiddleston leads a stellar cast that also includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan and screen legend Mark Hamill
• It is told in reverse order across three distinct chapters with vastly different tones and styles, all of which are incredibly uplifting in their own way
• The film surprised many by walking away from last year’s Toronto International Film Festival with the People’s Choice Award, a distinction often reserved for future Oscar contenders
• It is one of the most profound films you may well see all year, and will certainly leave you thinking about it long after you leave the auditorium

The Life of Chuck is showing in cinemas from Wednesday 20 August 2025

CAST: Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Luke Grimes, Deirdre O’Connell, Micheal Ward, Amélie Hoeferle, Clifton Collins Jr., William Belleau, Matt Gomez Hidaka, Cameron Mann, Landall Goolsby, Elise Falanga, Robert Mark Wallace

CREW: Ari Aster (director, writer, producer), Lars Knudsen and Ann Ruark (producers), Bobby Krlic and Daniel Pemberton (composers), Darius Khondji (cinematographer), Lucian Johnston (editor)

PLOT: In the town of Eddington, New Mexico, during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, sheriff Joe Cross (Phoenix) finds himself in a standoff against the mayor Ted Garcia (Pascal), which soon sparks a town-wide state of hysteria…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Emerging auteur Ari Aster returns with a modern-day satire that’s both deeply uncomfortable and wildly entertaining
• Joaquin Phoenix teams with the filmmaker again after their previous work together on Beau is Afraid, with new cast members including Pedro Pascal, Austin Butler and Emma Stone
• It puts a mirror up to pandemic-era society in ways that are hilariously accurate but also potentially triggering for those who still remember life during 2020
• It caused sharp divide between critics and audiences upon its debut at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, which is a sure sign that this is unlike anything you’ve yet seen with COVID-sploitation cinema
• Whatever opinion you may have coming away from it, you’ll likely remember its utter insanity for the rest of the year!

Eddington is showing in cinemas from Friday 22 August 2025

CAST: Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, Lucas Hedges, John Carroll Lynch, Louis Cancelmi, Kelly McCormack, E. R. Fightmaster, Hettienne Park, Natalie Rotter-Laitman, Cody Reiss, Jordan Mendoza, Liz Bishop, Conor Sweeney, Alison Wachtler, Jonny Myles, Pricilla Manning, Celeste Oliva, Chhoyang Cheshatsang

CREW: Eva Victor (director, writer), Mark Ceryak, Barry Jenkins and Adele Romanski (producers), Lia Ouyang Rusli (composer), Mia Cioffi Henry (cinematographer), Randi Atkins and Alex O’Flinn (editors)

PLOT: After a traumatic incident, college professor Agnes (Victor) attempts to move on with life, but finds herself unable to…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• A compelling new cinematic voice is discovered in Eva Victor’s subdued but no less powerful debut feature
• Victor (who uses they/them pronouns) directs, writes and stars in the film, which tackles difficult subject matter with a refreshing sense of humour that doesn’t take away from its overall seriousness
• They share profound chemistry with everyone on-screen, from Naomi Ackie to Lucas Hedges to even an adorable little kitten!
• It became an immediate critical darling at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, with Victor walking away with an award for their script
• Said to be one of the year’s very best films, you will not regret checking out the fair blend of drama and comedy on the big screen

Sorry, Baby is showing in cinemas from Friday 22 August 2025

CAST: Fil Freitas, Dusty Keeney, Ricardo Freitas, Lauren Shotton, Kevin Johnson, Sergio Barba, Bronte Appleby, Lisa Marie Flowers, Rob Smith, Jonathan Foster, Bo Keeney, Ed Mannion

CREW: Fil Freitas (director, writer, producer, editor), Dusty Keeney (producer), Bo Keeney (composer), Ben Rolph (cinematographer)

PLOT: At the Prince Charles Cinema in London’s Leicester Square, the hapless employees – including manager Fil (Freitas) – spend their day watching movies, interacting with customers and trying to get along with each other…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• One of the most beloved cinemas in Britain – if not the world – finally gets its close-up in a brand-new British comedy that takes place at the iconic venue
• The film was inspired by numerous stories collected over the years by the cinema’s staff, including former usher turned manager Fil Freitas who directs, writes, produces, edits and stars in the film as a fictional version of himself
• Its black-and-white cinematography and laid-back attitude to everyday customer service is clearly inspired by Kevin Smith’s breakthrough film Clerks, with this film almost serving as a companion piece to the 90s classic
• The production was made possible by a crowdfunding campaign that caught the attention of filmmakers (and long-time PCC admirers) Edgar Wright and Jim Cummings, and even though they fell short of the £15,000 goal they still set out to make the best possible movie anyway!
• If you love movies, cinemas, and above all the landmark that is the Prince Charles Cinema (which is currently under threat by greedy landlords), you’ll definitely want to go out and support them at their time of need

The Regulars is showing in cinemas from Friday 22 August 2025

CAST: Gemma Arterton, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Hayley Atwell, Lenny Henry, Rob Beckett, Colin McFarlane, David Menkin, Adam El Hagar

CREW: Waldemar Fast (director), Kirstie Falkous, Jeffrey Hylton, John T. Reynolds, Ben-Alexander Safier and Joe Vitale (writers), Michael Mack (producer), Volker Bertelmann (composer), Björn Teubner (editor)

PLOT: Edda (Arterton), a young mouse with dreams of racing in the Grand Prix, enters the race disguised as her idol, legendary racer Ed (Brodie-Sangster), and quickly finds herself doing whatever it takes to succeed…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• With the Formula 1 season halfway over, racing fans – especially those with young children – will enjoy this fast-paced animated adventure that offers plenty of racetrack fun
• A co-production between Germany and the United Kingdom, the film features a Brit-heavy voice cast including Gemma Arterton, Hayley Atwell, Thomas Brodie-Sangster and even Lenny Henry
• The film is actually a 50th anniversary celebration of the German theme park Europa-Park, where this movie’s main characters Ed and Edda have served as its mascots for decades
• Some colourful animation brings to life the many illustrious races that our heroes drive their way across and towards the finish line
• There’s plenty of fun for the whole family, enough to where you might even be inspired to visit the very theme park that it’s partially based on!

Grand Prix of Europe is showing in cinemas from Friday 22 August 2025

CAST: Sepideh Farsi, Fatima Hassouna

CREW: Sepideh Farsi (director, cinematographer, editor), Javad Djavahery (producer), Cinna Peyghamy (composer), Farahnaz Sharifi (editor)

PLOT: During Israel’s initial occupation of Gaza, filmmaker Sepideh Farsi connects with Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna over FaceTime to document life under siege…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The horrors of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict are given a devastating new perspective in this fascinating documentary that carries a deeply tragic weight
• Said tragedy stems from the unfortunate fact that Fatima Hassouna, the photojournalist whom we are with for most of the film, was killed in an Israeli airstrike alongside several members of her family earlier this year
• In the lead-up to its world premiere at Cannes in May, an open letter condemning Hassouna’s killing and the continuing genocide in Gaza was signed by over 300 actors and filmmakers, bringing further attention to the film
• What Hassouna manages to show through the miracle of modern technology is enough to make anyone upset, however you may view the conflict
• It is vital viewing for anyone wanting to understand the severity of this ongoing war, and to determine who is truly at fault for the whole thing

Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk is showing in cinemas from Friday 22 August 2025

CAST: Tudor Cucu-Dumitrescu, Erdal Yildiz, Mo’min Swaitat, Liam Thomas, Hemin Omar, Catalin Vasile Rusti, Abu Sufiyan, Mustafa Husseini, Ahmad Sultan, Mihai Visan, Arnold Baksi

CREW: Jack King (director, writer, editor), Hollie Bryan and Lucy Meer (producers), Yuma Koda (composer), Robbie Bryant (cinematographer)

PLOT: Cristi (Cucu-Dumitrescu) and Yusuf (Yildiz) are two undocumented migrants working at a car wash in the Yorkshire city of Bradford, but the two of them come together after making a dark discovery that sends them on an odyssey across the moors…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• This moody British drama presents a uniquely grim look at migrant lifestyles in modern-day Britain
• Writer-director Jack King makes the leap to feature filmmaking with an imaginative story that carries traces of surrealism
• The black-and-white cinematography adds to the dour tone that is impressively represented by lead actors Tudor Cucu-Dumitrescu and Erdal Yildiz
• It won the inaugural Sean Connery Award for Feature Filmmaking Excellence at last year’s revamped Edinburgh International Film Festival
• You’re in for a treat as it introduces a formidable new talent in British cinema as well as telling a tale that feels fresh from today’s headlines

The Ceremony is showing in cinemas from Friday 22 August 2025

CAST: Zhu Yilong, Wu Lei, Ni Ni, William Franklyn-Miller, Kevin Lee, Soji Arai, Ni Dahong, Yang Haoyu, Li Jiuxiao, Elaija Chekhov, Yiquan Wang, Minghao Chen, Vincent Matile, Tommy Shanahan

CREW: Guan Hu and Fei Zhenxiang (directors), Zhang Ji Dong Runnian and Chen Shu (writers), Liang Jing (producer), Gao Weizhe (cinematographer), Yang Hongyu and Li Weiwen (editors)

PLOT: In 1942, the Japanese cargo ship Lisbon Maru, which was secretly carrying over 1,800 British prisoners of war, is torpedoed by an American submarine near the Zhoushan Islands, where the villagers of Dongji decide to risk their lives by rescuing the stranded British soldiers…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• An incredible true story of wartime heroism is brought to life in a major new Chinese epic that puts some of Hollywood’s blockbusters to shame
• It covers a lesser-known Second World War incident that was recently the focus of documentary The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru
• With a reported $80 million price tag, directors Guan Hu and Fei Zhenxiang are able to go all out in replicating the era with full-scale ship and village recreations
• The production also utilised some cutting-edge robotic technology to capture a number of scenes set underwater, which amounts to over 40% of the runtime
• It’s a striking historical epic that highlights a fascinating tale of ordinary people doing the right thing, regardless of what side they may be on

Dongji Rescue is showing in cinemas from Friday 22 August 2025

CAST: Jan Gunnar Røise, Thorbjørn Harr, Siri Forberg, Birgitte Larsen, Theo Dahl, Nasrin Khusrawi, Anne Marie Ottersen, Vetle Bergan, Iver Innset

CREW: Dag Johan Haugerud (director, writer), Hege Hauff Hvattum and Yngve Sæther (producers), Peder Capjon Kjellsby (composer), Cecilie Semec (cinematographer), Jens Christian Fodstad (editor)

PLOT: In Oslo, Norway, a heterosexual chimney sweeper (Røise) confides in his boss (Harr) about his recent sexual encounter with another man, which leads to a frank discussion about their differing views on sexuality…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Norwegian filmmaker Dag Johan Haugerud rounds out his trilogy of standalone films with a mature and thought-provoking debate about desire and modern masculinity
• The writer-director focuses primarily on the personal journeys that his two unnamed protagonists go on as they confront their own identities in ways that are refreshing in today’s world
• Some witty humour is sprinkled all over the otherwise intimate (for lack of a better phrase) situation which turns out to be more complex than implied
• It competed for and won a handful of prizes at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival, where one year later Haugerud’s third film in the trilogy Dreams would go on to win the top Golden Bear award
• As Haugerud’s standalone series of films comes to a close, it swiftly enters the same conversation as Krzysztof Kieślowski’s Three Colours trilogy in terms of outstanding European movie triptychs

Oslo Stories Trilogy: Sex is showing in cinemas from Friday 22 August 2025

CAST: Madelyn Cline, KJ Apa, Sofia Wylie, Madison Thompson, Orlando Norman, Josh Lucas, Eva García Montiel, Giuseppe Schillaci

CREW: Lasse Hallström (director), Les Bohem and Vera Herbert (writers), Marty Bowen, John Fischer, Wyck Godfrey, Adrián Guerra and Isaac Klausner (producers), Sarah Trevino (composer), Elías M. Félix (cinematographer), Brad Turner (editor)

PLOT: After graduating from college, Heather (Cline) sets off on a trip across Europe before settling into the life she has planned out for herself, but upon crossing paths with mysterious stranger Jack (Apa), her life changes in ways she couldn’t have expected…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Love is in the European air as Oscar-nominated director Lasse Hallström brings a fresh romance to your screens
• Adapted from J.P. Monninger’s novel of the same name, the film makes excellent use of the numerous locations across Europe that the two leads find themselves falling for each other in
• Madelyn Cline, recently seen in Glass Onion and I Know What You Did Last Summer, shares warm chemistry with former Riverdale star KJ Apa
• In addition to the usual romance movie staples, you can expect some hard-hitting twists and turns that may throw a spanner in the works for these two would-be lovebirds
• For anyone who’s not yet been able to do that big European tour, this will definitely make you want to take the plunge and finally plan it for next summer (or any time of year, in fact!)

The Map That Leads to You is streaming exclusively on Prime Video from Wednesday 20 August 2025

CAST: Samara Weaving, Karl Glusman, Steve Zahn, Andy García, Randall Park, Marshawn Lynch, Mike O’Malley, Kyanna Simone, Jermaine Fowler, Chris Bauer, Elle Graham

CREW: Shawn Simmons (director, writer), Marty P. Ewing, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (producers), Tim Ives (cinematographer), Chris Patterson (editor)

PLOT: Edie (Weaving), a former teenage getaway driver, is forced to return to her criminal past when she’s offered the chance to save the life of her unreliable boyfriend John (Glusman)…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The thrilling rush of Baby Driver gets mixed with the swagger of Reservoir Dogs in an intense crime caper that oozes with coolness
• Samara Weaving leads a strong cast that includes character actors like Steve Zahn, Andy García and Bottoms standout Marshawn Lynch
• It marks the directorial debut of Shawn Simmons, who previously worked on the TV John Wick spin-off The Continental, and has Zombieland and Deadpool writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick in his corner as producers
• There’s some suspenseful action that will get your heart racing, as well as quieter moments of human connection that will also affect your heart in very different ways
• With style and charisma fuelling its engine, this is a thriller with plenty to offer viewers who happen to stumble upon it

Eenie Meanie is streaming on Disney+ from Friday 22 August 2025

CAST: Matilda Lutz, Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford, Eliza Matengu, Veronica Ferres, Katrina Durden, Manal El-Feitury, Rhona Mitra, Kate Nichols, Danica Davis

CREW: M.J. Bassett (director, producer), Tasha Huo (writer), Christa Campbell, Mark Canton, Joe Gatta, Jeffrey Greenstein, Lati Grobman, Avi Lerner, Yariv Lerner, Luke Lieberman, Courtney Solomon, Les Weldon and Jonathan Yunger (producers), Sonya Belousova and Giona Ostinelli (composers), Lorenzo Senatore (cinematographer), Veselin Lazarov, Andrew MacRitchie and Jeffrey Steinkamp (editors)

PLOT: In the fantastical Hyborian Age, a barbarian hunter known as Red Sonja (Lutz) is enslaved by the tyrannical emperor Dragan the Magnificent (Sheehan), but she soon gathers a group of unlikely warriors to fight back against the emperor and his plan to destroy her people…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The long-in-development reboot of the classic fantasy character is finally ready to slay its way onto your screens
• Matilda Lutz, of Coralie Fargeat’s debut feature Revenge and last year’s Magpie, plays the ferocious hero who was previously portrayed by Brigitte Nielsen in the notorious mid-80s bomb of the same name
• The movie went through numerous directors including Robert Rodriguez and Bryan Singer, as well as lead actors such as Amber Heard and Hannah John-Kamen, throughout its lengthy pre-production, before landing on Lutz and Silent Hill: Revelation director M.J. Bassett
• Lovers of old-fashioned fantasy cinema will enjoy the level of mystical creatures and fierce battle sequences that Bassett brings to life
• Troubled development aside, this new version of Red Sonja is a fun outing that promises plenty for genre fans of any and all creeds

Red Sonja is available to rent/buy on digital platforms from Monday 18 August 2025

CAST: Pete Davidson, John Glover, Bruce Altman, Ethan Phillips, Marilee Talkington

CREW: James DeMonaco (director, writer), Adam Cantor (writer), Bill Block and Sébastien K. Lemercier (producers), Nathan Whitehead (composer), Anastas N. Michos (cinematographer), Todd E. Miller (editor)

PLOT: After being arrested for vandalism, graffiti artist Max (Davidson) is sentenced to community service at a retirement home, where the elderly residents begin displaying odd behaviour that masks something terrifying about them…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Old people have never been more terrifying than in this deeply disturbing horror from the people that brought you the Purge franchise
• Its creator James DeMonaco directs and writes an all-new tale that plays heavily on fears of the elderly and their naturally decaying nature
• SNL veteran Pete Davidson puts in his most terrified performance yet as the poor young guy roped into the shocking actions within the retirement home from hell
• There’s a fair balance of gruesome violence and pitch-black humour that honours the horrific but darkly funny premise
• Anyone who’s ever winced at the things that old people have to go through every day will definitely find themselves more than uncomfortable during this terrifying exercise!

The Home is available to rent/buy on digital platforms from Friday 22 August 2025

CAST: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O’Brien, Patricia Quinn, Little Nell, Jonathan Adams, Peter Hinwood, Meat Loaf, Charles Gray, Trevor White

CREW: Jim Sharman (director, writer), Richard O’Brien (writer, composer), Michael White (producer), Richard Hartley (composer), Peter Suschitzky (cinematographer), Graeme Clifford (editor)

PLOT: Shortly after getting engaged, young couple Brad (Bostwick) and Janet (Sarandon) find themselves taking shelter in the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter (Curry), a mad scientist who brings to life his most terrifying creation yet…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The world-famous cult musical phenomenon marks its 50th anniversary with a fresh new theatrical run
• Richard O’Brien adapted his stage musical The Rocky Horror Show into a film that celebrates the campy B-movies of the 20th century
• Though it was critically reviled upon release, it quickly became a midnight favourite among audiences, and eventually reached legendary status with a fandom that remains dedicated to this day
• The likes of Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and O’Brien himself are always a delight as they partake in the film’s many iconic musical numbers
• If you’ve ever wanted to experience this film with an audience – as it was always meant to be seen – then don’t miss your chance to partake in the absolute madness for yourself!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is showing in cinemas from Friday 22 August 2025

CAST: Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, Tony Hendra, R. J. Parnell, David Kaff, June Chadwick, Bruno Kirby, Ed Begley Jr., Danny Kortchmar, Fran Drescher, Patrick Macnee, Julie Payne, Dana Carvey, Sandy Helberg, Zane Buzby, Billy Crystal, Paul Benedict, Howard Hesseman, Paul Shortino, Lara Cody, Andrew J. Lederer, Russ Kunkel, Victory Tischler-Blue, Joyce Hyser, Gloria Gifford, Paul Shaffer, Archie Hahn, Charles Levin, Anjelica Huston, Donald Kendrick, Fred Willard, Wonderful Smith, Robert Bauer, Fred Asparagus

CREW: Rob Reiner (director, writer, composer), Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer (writers, composers), Karen Murphy (producer), Peter Smokler (cinematographer), Kent Beyda and Kim Secrist (editors)

PLOT: In 1982, filmmaker Marty DiBergi (Reiner) documents the chaotic American comeback tour of English rock band Spinal Tap, whose members David St. Hubbins (McKean), Nigel Tufnel (Guest), Derek Smalls (Shearer), Viv Savage (Kaff) and Mick Shrimpton (Parnell) all face a number of embarrassing situations…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The legendary music mockumentary makes a triumphant return to the big screen just before the release of next month’s anticipated sequel Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
• Director, co-writer and co-lead Rob Reiner’s comedy has become legendary for its smart and deeply satirical breakdown of the superfluous nature of the music industry
• There are plenty of hilarious moments among the fictional band themselves, played by character actors Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer in iconic performances
• Since its release, the film has gained a significant cult following thanks to its endlessly quotable lines and hilariously cringe-worthy set pieces
• If you’re in the mood for a good laugh at the expense of some out-of-touch rockers, this movie provides comedy that goes up to eleven!

This Is Spinal Tap is showing in cinemas from Sunday 24 August 2025

CAST: Aleksandr Antonov, Vladimir Barsky, Grigori Aleksandrov, Mikhail Gomorov, Maksim Shtraukh, Aleksandr Levshin, Ivan Bobrov, Nina Poltavseva, Lyrkean Makeon, Konstantin Feldman, Beatrice Vitoldi

CREW: Sergei Eisenstein (director, editor), Nina Agadzhanova (writer), Yakov Bliokh (producer), Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant (composers), Eduard Tisse (cinematographer)

PLOT: In 1905, during the Russian Revolution, the crew of the battleship Potemkin lead a daring mutiny against the vessel’s tyrannical officers…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The revolutionary silent Soviet epic returns to cinemas in celebration of its landmark 100th anniversary
• This re-release not only comes with a fresh visual remaster of Sergei Eisenstein’s effective propaganda film, but also the revered 2004 musical score by the Pet Shop Boys
• It is loosely based on the real-life event in early 20th century Russia when the titular ship was overtaken by its mistreated crew, setting the stage for further revolution in the country
• Originally commissioned to mark the 20th anniversary of the event, the film became a major experiment for Eisenstein who utilised then-fresh filmmaking techniques to tell the emotionally driven story
• Even as it reaches its centenary, Battleship Potemkin is celebrated as one of the greatest films ever made, with sprawling action to rival the epics of today

Battleship Potemkin is showing in cinemas from Friday 22 August 2025