Movie of the Week

• Superman

Cinemas

• Modigliani: Three Days on the Wing of Madness
• Watch the Skies
• The Other Way Around
• Hidden Master: The Legacy of George Platt Lynes

Streaming/On-Demand

• Madea’s Destination Wedding

Re-Releases

• Nine Queens

CAST: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Neva Howell, Wendell Pierce, Skyler Gisondo, Beck Bennett, Mikaela Hoover, Christopher McDonald, Sara Sampaio, Terence Rosemore, Frank Grillo, María Gabriela de Faría, Sean Gunn, Alan Tudyk, Michael Rooker, Grace Chan

CREW: James Gunn (director, writer, producer), Peter Safran (producer), David Fleming and John Murphy (composers), Henry Braham (cinematographer), Craig Alpert and William Hoy (editors)

PLOT: Clark Kent (Corenswet), a Daily Planet reporter who is secretly the powerful hero Superman, struggles to balance his native Kryptonian heritage with his adoptive human family and friends, including fellow journalist Lois Lane (Brosnahan), while also attempting to justify his good deeds in a world that sees goodness as outdated, especially from the perspective of his vindictive arch-nemesis Lex Luthor (Hoult)…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• James Gunn launches the newly revitalised DC Universe into the stratosphere with an all-new take on arguably the most iconic superhero of all time
• David Corenswet fills the red-and-blue suit as everyone’s favourite Krypton-born hero, and he easily makes the role his own with a charming and lovable rendition
• There’s plenty of recognisable DC lore on display throughout, from the gorgeous Fortress of Solitude to the inclusion of already-established superhero teams, and even Kal-El’s playful canine sidekick Krypto
• Director-writer Gunn’s focus is on the necessity of a do-gooder like Superman in a more cynical world, adding a fascinating new layer that makes this story resonate very well for our current times
• Serving as the true beginning of a new era of DC, with seeds planted throughout for numerous upcoming films and shows, this new take on the greatest superhero ever is an event that is set to soar

Superman is showing in cinemas from Friday 11 July 2025

CAST: Riccardo Scamarcio, Stephen Graham, Al Pacino, Antonia Desplat, Bruno Gouery, Ryan McParland, Luisa Ranieri, Sally Phillips, Benjamine Lavernhe, Viorica Manole, Ionita Manole

CREW: Johnny Depp (director), Jerzy Kromolowski and Mary Olson-Kromolowski (writers), Monika Bacardi, Andrea Iervolino and Barry Navidi (producers), Sacha Puttnam (composer), Nicola Pecorini and Dariusz Wolski (cinematographers), Mark Davies (editor)

PLOT: In 1916 Paris, Italian bohemian artist Amedeo Modigliani (Scamarcio) spends 72 hours desperately trying to find a safe new home for his art, dodging bombs, the police, fellow artists and international collectors in the process…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Johnny Depp directs his first film in nearly thirty years with the lightly comedic tale of an artist on the cusp of greatness, adapted from Dennis McIntyre’s play of the same name
• Acclaimed actor Riccardo Scamarcio delivers an impassioned performance as the titular Italian artist, while the supporting cast includes Adolescence star Stephen Graham and screen legend Al Pacino
• Depp brings to life a vivid portrayal of early 20th century Paris and the pressure-cooker environment for artists like Modigliani to manoeuvre their way through
• The film was in development for many years, as early as the 1970s when Pacino caught wind of the original play, and went through numerous filmmakers like Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola before Pacino finally asked Depp to direct
• It’s a bold and striking vision filled with plenty of eccentric personality that captures the very essence of its central artist

Modigliani: Three Days on the Wing of Madness is showing in cinemas from Friday 11 July 2025

CAST: Inez Dahl Torhaug, Jesper Barkselius, Sara Shirpey, Eva Melander, Håkan Ehn, Isabelle Kyed, Mathias Lithner

CREW: Victor Danell (director, writer, editor), Jimmy Nivrén Olsson (writer), Albin Pettersson and Olle Tholén (producers), Oskar Sollenberg and Gustaf Spetz (composers), Hannes Krantz (cinematographer), Fredrik Morheden (editor)

PLOT: In Sweden, rebellious teen Denise (Torhaug) joins forces with a quirky UFO club to find answers about her father, whom she believes was abducted by aliens, and together they’re thrust onto a journey that takes them beyond time and space…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The X Files meets Stranger Things in this Swedish sci-fi adventure that will have you believing in life beyond our solar system
• It is the first feature to utilise groundbreaking new AI technology that synchronises the lip movements and facial expressions of its Swedish actors to newly recorded English dialogue
• Director and co-writer Victor Danell embodies old-school Spielberg with a little hint of mind-bending duo Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead for an original approach to a familiar sci-fi concept
• It’s packed with dazzling visuals and creative designs, as well as memorable characters who you want to see succeed throughout all the peril
• You’ll come away with an all-new appreciation for a kind of movie that you may have loved as a kid and may now do even more

Watch the Skies is showing in cinemas from Friday 11 July 2025

CAST: Itsaso Arana, Vito Sanz, Fernando Trueba, Jon Viar, Andrés Gertrúdix, Ana Risueño, Francesco Carril, Isabelle Stoffel, Sigfrid Monleón

CREW: Jonás Trueba (director, writer, producer), Itsaso Arana and Vito Sanz (writers), Javier Lafuente (producer), Iman Amar, Guillermo Briales and Ana Valladeres (composers), Santiago Racaj (cinematographer), Marta Velasco (editor)

PLOT: In Madrid, married couple Ale (Arana) and Alex (Sanz) decide to throw a party for their family and friends to announce their separation after fifteen years – but things might not be as they seem…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• This offbeat Spanish comedy of errors approaches the complicated realities of love and union from an unexpected angle
• It comes from filmmaker Jonás Trueba, who also collaborated with lead actors Itsaso Arana and Vito Sanz on the layered script
• Arana and Sanz are on perfectly idiosyncratic form as a couple whose seemingly certain intentions are challenged at every turn, either by loved ones or even themselves
• The film played at numerous international festivals such as London and Dublin, and was even awarded the Europa Cinemas Label for Best European Film during the Directors’ Fortnight section at last year’s Cannes Film Festival
• Its offbeat quirky nature, paired with much deeper themes that may resonate with couples in similar situations, are sure to earn it cult film status in the years to come

The Other Way Around is showing in cinemas from Friday 11 July 2025

CAST: George Platt Lynes

CREW: Sam Shahid (director, writer, producer), Matthew Kraus (writer, producer, cinematographer), John MacConnell (writer, producer), Nando de Carvalho (producer), Sarah Lynch (composer), Conor McBride (editor)

PLOT: A look at the largely forgotten legacy of celebrity photographer George Platt Lynes, whose private passion for the nude male body formed some of his most daring work…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Enter a world of unrestricted artistic beauty in this eye-opening documentary about one of the most influential gay artists of the 20th century
• Filmmaker Sam Shahid dives deep into the life and career of George Platt Lynes, with particular attention paid to his then-scandalous portraits of the naked male
• Through numerous on-screen interviews and archival footage, Shahid crafts a compelling picture of the life that Lynes led in a society where homosexuality could sadly still be a prosecutable offense
• As you witness the raw passion on display in Lynes’ pictures, the more you realise there was a genuinely captivating artist at work whilst snapping them
• It’s the perfect starting point for anyone interested in exploring 20th century art that leaned into LGBTQIA+ ideals way ahead of its time

Hidden Master: The Legacy of George Platt Lynes is showing in cinemas from Friday 11 July 2025

CAST: Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis, Tamela Mann, David Mann, Diamond White, Taja V. Simpson, Jermaine Harris, Xavier Smalls, Walnette Santiago, Brandon Sutton

CREW: Tyler Perry (director, writer, producer), Angi Bones and Yolanda T. Cochran (producers), Jongnic Bontemps (composer), Justyn Moro and Michael Watson (cinematographers), Larry Sexton (editor)

PLOT: Madea (Perry) and her family, including her nephew Brian (also Perry) and her brother Uncle Joe (also also Perry), are shocked when they learn that Brian’s daughter Tiffany (White) has suddenly gotten engaged to wealthy rapper Zavier (Smalls) whilst visiting the Bahamas, and that the wedding is in two weeks. But when Madea et al head out for the ceremony, she begins to grow suspicious of Zavier’s true intentions…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Tyler Perry’s most iconic character is back for her thirteenth movie, which takes her and others further than they’ve ever gone before
• Perry once again multitasks as director, writer and producer, while also playing multiple roles including Madea, her long-suffering nephew Brian, and the cantankerous Uncle Joe
• Scenes were shot in the Dominican Republic to replicate the luxurious landscapes of the Bahamas, sure to be the scene for plenty of chaos
• As ever with a Madea movie, expect nothing but madness and wild tonal shifts which have made it an ironic favourite among non-fans of the series
• Whether you’re on board with Madea or not, you can’t deny that you’ll experience things that you’ve never experienced before with a comedy

Madea’s Destination Wedding is streaming exclusively on Netflix from Friday 11 July 2025

CAST: Ricardo Darín, Gastón Pauls, Leticia Brédice, Ignasi Abadal, Tomás Fonzi, Oscar Núñez, Celia Juárez, Elsa Berenguer, Antonio Ugo, Jorge Noya, Alejandro Awada, Ricardo Díaz Mourelle, Roberto Rey, Leo Dyzen

CREW: Fabián Bielinsky (director, writer), Pablo Bossi (producer), César Lerner (composer), Marcelo Camorino (cinematographer), Sergio Zottola (editor)

PLOT: In Argentina, experienced con artist Marcos (Darín) teams with novice Juan (Pauls) for a scheme that will see them attempt to sell a counterfeit sheet of rare stamps to Vidal Gandolfo (Abadal), a wealthy and corrupt collector…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The modern Argentine classic is making its way back to the big screen for its 25th anniversary, with an all-new 4K restoration overseen by the film’s cinematographer Marcelo Camorino
• With echoes of The Sting and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, it instantly leaped its way into heist movie history with its unpredictable twists and charismatic characters
• In addition to winning over critics, it proved to be a major box office hit in Argentina, and even became a modest success internationally as well
• The film was remade as 2004’s Criminal, with John C. Reilly and Andor’s Diego Luna in the main roles, but despite the involvement of producers George Clooney and Steven Soderbergh, it was such a commercial flop that it didn’t even show in cinemas in Argentina
• Don’t miss your chance to experience the original classic in the way that it was always meant to be seen: in a darkened auditorium surrounded by equally surprised audience members!

Nine Queens is showing in cinemas from Friday 11 July 2025