Movie of the Week

• The Last Showgirl

Cinemas

• Attack on Titan: The Last Attack
• The Summer with Carmen
• Chang’An
• Superboys of Malegaon
• Papa

Streaming/On-Demand

• Fight or Flight
• Escape from the 21st Century

Re-Releases

• The Big Lebowski

CAST: Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka, Billie Lourd, Jason Schwartzman

CREW: Gia Coppola (director), Kate Gersten (writer), Natalie Farrey and Robert Schwartzman (producers), Andrew Wyatt (composer), Autumn Durald Arkapaw (cinematographer), Blair McClendon and Cam McLauchlin (editors)

PLOT: In Las Vegas, Shelly Gardner (Anderson) has been performing in the same revue for decades and remains as dedicated to it as she was when she first started, even favouring it over raising her daughter Hannah (Lourd). However, when producer Eddie (Bautista) announces that the show is closing, Shelly begins to worry about what she will have to do with herself…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Pamela Anderson gives everything she’s got into the lead role of director Gia Coppola’s intimate character study
• The former Baywatch icon delivers her best-ever performance in a role that perfectly mirrors the actor’s own struggles with ageism in a shallow and youthful industry
• A strong ensemble supports Anderson at every turn, including Dave Bautista, Kiernan Shipka, and a scene-stealing turn by Oscar-winner Jamie Lee Curtis
• Coppola brings out the gritty beauty of the Las Vegas Strip with some avant-garde cinematography that compliments the protagonist’s personal journey
• It’s a glorious comeback role that only Pamela Anderson could play, and should hopefully give her some newfound respect among her Hollywood peers after years of humiliation

The Last Showgirl is showing in cinemas from Friday 28 February 2025

CAST (ENGLISH VERSION): Bryce Papenbrook, Jessie James Grelle, Trina Nishimura, Bryson Baugus, Robert McCollum, Matthew Mercer, Ernesto Jason Liebrecht, Bryn Apprill, Amber Lee Connors, Jessica Calvello, Lindsay Seidel, Lauren Landa, Clifford Chapin, Mike McFarland

CAST (JAPANESE VERSION): Yûki Kaji, Marina Inoue, Yui Ishikawa, Natsuki Hanae, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Hiroshi Kamiya, Takehito Koyasu, Shiori Mikami, Manami Numakura, Romi Park, Ayane Sakura, Yû Shimamura, Hiro Shimono, Kishô Taniyama

CREW: Yûichirô Hayashi (director), Hiroshi Seko (writer), Hitoshi Itô, Makoto Kimura, Tetsuya Kinoshita, Toshihiro Maeda, Sei Matsumoto, Yasuyuki Nishiya and Kensuke Tateishi (producers), Hiroyuki Sawano (composer), TBA (editor)

PLOT: Determined to eliminate those that threaten the ancient nation of Eldia, Eren Yeager (Papenbrook/Kaji) unleashes the ultimate power of the giant Titans upon the rival nation of Marley…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The anime phenomenon Attack on Titan, adapted from Hajime Isayama’s equally popular manga, reaches a definitive conclusion that’s begging to be seen on the biggest screen around
• It is a combination of the final two 1+ hour long episodes of the television series, which feature some truly cinematic showdowns and imagery
• Fan-favourite characters like Eren Yeager and Levi Ackerman get the resolutions that their complex character arcs deserve, some of which may indeed be tragic to watch unfold
• In addition to the gargantuan 2+ hour runtime, there is a never-before-seen post-credits scene that die-hard fans will absolutely want to stick around for!
• For those who have followed the saga from the beginning, it will be a momentous occasion to see it all come to a swift and decisive end

Attack on Titan: The Last Attack is showing in cinemas from Wednesday 26th February 2025

CAST: Yorgos Tsiantoulas, Andreas Lampropoulos, Nikolas Mihas, Vasilis Tsigristaris, Roubini Vasilakopoulou

CREW: Zacharías Mavroidís (director, writer), Xenofon Chalatsis (writer), Ioanna Bolomyti (producer), Ted Regklis (composer), Theodoros Mihopoulos (cinematographer), Livia Neroutsopoulou (editor)

PLOT: Whilst sunbathing together at an Athens gay beach, best friends Demostheneos (Tsiantoulas) and Nikitas (Lampropoulos) swap ideas for a potential screenplay based on their previous experiences…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The sun’s out, and so are the buns, in this sunny and innovative Greek-language LGBTQI+ comedy-drama
• Director Zacharías Mavroidís co-wrote the film with his best friend Xenofon Chalatsis, and adopt a somewhat meta tone for their first project together
• Mavroidís is said to have been inspired by Charlie Kaufman for his approach to the meta nature of the film, so expect some Adaptation-esque shenanigans every now and then!
• It’s also a tender and emotionally complex look at the friendships between gay men and how they last through many of life’s dramas
• A unique blend of filmmaking commentary and compelling human drama, this is a Greek delight that you’ll want to revisit over and over

The Summer with Carmen is showing in cinemas from Friday 28 February 2025

CAST: Yang Tianxiang, Ling Zhenhe, Liu Jiaoyu, Ya Jie, Ba He, Xu Jiaqi, Jiang Qiuzai, Li Haojia, Yang Kaiqi, Fu Bowen, Wu Junquan, Xuan Xiaoming, Sun Lulu

CREW: Junwei Xie and Jing Zou (directors), Gary Wang (writer), Zhou Yu (producer), Haowei Guo (composer), TBA (editor)

PLOT: During the Golden Age of Ancient China’s Tang Dynasty, poets Gao Shi (Tianxiang) and Li Bai (Zhenhe) develop a friendship that last throughout the dynasty’s rise and fall…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• This epic Chinese animated film charts an entire dynasty through the eyes of some of its most influential poets
• It brings to life a unique interpretation of the lives and works of Gao Shi and Li Bai, as well as their lifelong friendship
• Chinese audiences went wild for it, to where it quickly became one of the country’s highest-grossing animated films of all time
• At 168 minutes, it is currently tied with the extended cut of Japan’s In This Corner (and Other Corners) of the World as the longest theatrically-released animated film ever
• With its stunning visuals and poignant look at Ancient Chinese history, it’s a fascinating slice of cinema for anyone eager for engage with our past with the technology of our present

Chang’An is showing in cinemas from Friday 28 February 2025

CAST: Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora, Anuj Singh Duhan, Riddhi Kumar

CREW: Reema Kagti (director, writer, producer), Varun Grover (writer), Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani (producers), Sachin-Jigar (composer), Swapnil S. Sonawane (cinematographer), Anand Subaya (editor)

PLOT: In the Indian city of Malegaon, amateur filmmaker Nasir Shaikh (Gourav) is inspired to create a celebratory new movie for and by the people of the city…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The power of filmmaking is celebrated in this lively and uplifting Indian crowd-pleaser
• It is a fictional retelling of the 2008 Hindi documentary Supermen of Malegaon, which similarly charted aspiring filmmaker Nasir Shaikh and his mission to create a film for his movie-loving neighbours
• Acclaimed filmmaker Reema Kagti, previously known for his Olympics drama Gold, brings pure heart to the narrative and its many lovable characters
• You feel the passion as the fictional version of Shaikh, as winningly played by Adarsh Gourav, strives to get his film made within the hard-hit community of the titular city
• The film works as both a soaring tribute to Bollywood cinema and as an inspirational example of following your dreams when it comes to filmmaking

Superboys of Malegaon is showing in cinemas from Friday 28 February 2025

CAST: Sean Lau, Jo Koo, Dylan So, Lainey Hung, Yeung Wai Lun, Helen Tam, Law Wing-Cheung, Chan Lai-Wun, Mak Pui Tung, Tung Fong Shing, Tai Bo, Edan Lui, John Shum

CREW: Philip Yung (director, writer), Amy Chin (producer), Ke Ding (composer), Chin Ting-Chang (cinematographer), Jojo Shek (editor)

PLOT: In Hong Kong, café owner Nin (Lau) is devastated when he learns that his mentally unstable son Ming (So) has murdered his mother Yin (Koo) and sister Grace (Hung), and has subsequently been imprisoned in a psychiatric institution. As Nin is left to grapple with survivor’s guilt, he seeks reconciliation with his troubled son…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• In his latest emotional drama, Hong Kong filmmaker Philip Yung explores the limits of the unbreakable bond that is family
• The film is based on a real-life murder that took place in 2010, with Yung originally commissioned to adapt the incident a year later, and spent much of the following decade finetuning his script before production
• Sean Lau gives a heartbreaking lead turn as a father trying to make sense of the horrific events that have consumed his entire life
• Initial reaction among Hong Kong critics and audiences has been highly positive, setting the stage for international viewers to receive it just as warmly
• It’s a devastating drama with echoes of Lynne Ramsay’s We Need to Talk About Kevin, but also a profound exploration of the importance to recognise and treat mental illness as best as possible

Papa is showing in cinemas from Friday 28 February 2025

CAST: Josh Hartnett, Charithra Chandran, Julian Kostov, Katee Sackhoff, Marko Zaror, Rebecka Johnston, Nóra Trokán, JuJu Chan Szeto, Sanjeev Kohli, Attila Árpa

CREW: James Madigan (director), D.J. Cotrona and Brooks McLaren (writers), Tai Duncan, Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee and Christopher Milburn (producers), Paul Saunderson (composer), Matt Flannery (cinematographer), Ben Mills (editor)

PLOT: Lucas Reyes (Hartnett) is a mercenary who is tasked with apprehending a target on board an international flight, only to find that the plane is filled with merciless killers…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The Josh Hartnett comeback tour continues with the beloved actor leading this bonkers action-comedy
• With some of the John Wick producers on-board, you can expect some brutal stunts and fight choreography within the contained airplane setting
• Some of the foes Hartnett faces come with their memorable brand of weaponry and fighting styles, which evens the playing field in more ways than one!
• Shazam! co-star D.J. Cotrona is one of the film’s credited writers, polishing an original script by Brooks McLaren, who previously wrote Netflix’s apocalyptic thriller How It Ends
• It’s a film with Josh Hartnett wielding a chainsaw on a plane – really, that’s all the reason you need!

Fight or Flight is streaming exclusively on Sky Cinema from Friday 28 February 2025

CAST: Ruoyun Zhang, Yang Song, Leon Lee, Chuxi Zhong, Xiaoliang Wu, Chenhao Li

CREW: Yang Li (director, writer), Taojing Chen, Lu Liu, Dede Nickerson, Zhouyu Zhang and Yanan Zhao (producers), Xiao’ou Hu (composer), Saba Mazloum (cinematographer), Shang Huang (editor)

PLOT: On an alien planet in the year 1999, teenagers Wang Zha (Zhang), Wang Chengyong (Song) and Paopao (Lee) suddenly develop the ability to transport themselves twenty years into the future – by sneezing…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The craziest time-travel concept in ages dominates this absolutely bonkers Chinese sci-fi action-comedy
• There are echoes of Everything Everywhere All At Once and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World in writer-director Yang Li’s extremely kinetic vision and storytelling
• It explores themes of managing our own destinies and teenage friendship in a truly absurdist but heartwarming fashion
• You’ll get some deranged sci-fi action scenes set to some inspired soundtrack choices, which is all you could ever ask for from a film like this
• It’s destined for cult film status, especially for those who love some out-there cinema from all corners of the world

Escape from the 21st Century is available to rent/buy on digital platforms from Monday 24 February 2025

CAST: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, David Huddleston, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tara Reid, John Turturro, Sam Elliott, David Thewlis, Ben Gazzara, Peter Stormare, Torsten Voges, Flea, Jon Polito, Philip Moon, Mark Pellegrino, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Jack Kehler, Dom Irrera, Harry Bugin, Jesse Flanagan, Leon Russom, Warren Keith, Marshall Manesh, Asia Carrera, Aimee Mann, Richard Gant, Christian Clemenson

CREW: Ethan Coen and Joel Coen (directors, writers, producers), Carter Burwell (composer), Roger Deakins (cinematographer), Roderick Jaynes (editor)

PLOT: Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski (Bridges), a lazy and laid-back slacker, is mistaken for a billionaire with the same name (Huddleston) by thugs who then proceed to urinate on his prized rug. Coerced by his bowling friends Walter Sobchak (Goodman) and Donny (Buscemi), The Dude visits his namesake for compensation, which leads to him becoming involved in a kidnapping plot involving the billionaire’s trophy wife Bunny (Reid), his estranged artist daughter (Moore), a group of German nihilists, and other bizarre additions…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The Coen Brothers’ comedic masterpiece is back in cinemas for viewers old and new to experience
• A muted hit upon its original release in 1998, it has since become a cult classic among cinephiles and general audiences alike, inspiring countless self-help books, visual essays, conventions, and even zen-like lifestyles
• The Dude is by far the most iconic Jeff Bridges performance, with extremely memorable supporting turns by John Goodman, Julianne Moore and John Turturro (as sex-offender bowling rival Jesus, who has since headlined his own spin-off movie)
• It is endlessly quotable, features plenty of memorably surreal dream sequences, has a non-stop line of gags and slapstick that still holds up, and a pretty unpredictable mystery that hooks you in
• No matter how many times you see it, you’re almost always guaranteed to laugh at every single joke and quote along to every one-liner – now that’s something that anyone can abide!

The Big Lebowski is showing in cinemas from Friday 28 February 2025