This is a true story of Cheryl Strayed, an
American woman who in the summer of
1995 set out to tackle the 1,100 mile Pacific
Coast Trail in an attempt to overcome her
inner demons. Academy Award winner
Reese Witherspoon is excellent in her
harsh and trying performance as Strayed
along strong performances from Laura
Dern and Michiel Huisman. The director,
Jean-Marc Vallée insisted on authenticity.
and had Witherspoon wore no makeup.
Vallée wanted "to see Reese out there,
not vain at all, not concerned with her
image". After the success of his last film,
Dallas Buyers Club, Vallée looks certain
to be nominated at the next Academy
Awards. The movie was screened at BFI
and Toronto Film Festivals to critical
acclaim. We can't wait get lost in the Wild.
Christopher Nolan is going to bring us yet another epic.
The battle between Gravity and Interstellar is one I expect
to emerge from this.
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The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies - December 12th
The epic conclusion to the trilogy, 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies', sees Thorin
and the Dwarves fighting to reclaim their land, dealing with the perilous consequences of
unleashing Smaug, all the while something evil rises in the East. A fitting conclusion to one
of the most loved books, 'Battle of the Five Armies' will make for one hell of a December.
COMING SOON
Big Eyes
Tim Burton returns to the Silver Screen with 'Big Eyes', a true story of Walter Keane, the
man who for nine years took credit for his wife's paintings. Keane, portrayed by Christoph
Waltz, rose to fame by revolutionizing the accessibility of pop art with unique paintings of
waifs with big eyes, which were in fact painted by his wife Margaret, played by Academy
Awards nominee Amy Adams. The film shows how Margaret's paintings become incredibly
successful without her getting any credit, and her complicated and troubled relationship
with her deceptive. With a great cast and the usual Burton atmosphere Big Eyes is one of
the most interesting film of this holiday season.
Penguins Of Madagascar - DECEMBER 5th
Everyone's favourite Madagascan penguins finally get their own film, 'Penguins of
Madagascar'! Taking place after the events of 'Madagascar 3', the spin off sees Skipper,
Kowalski, Rico and Private working for the North Wind as a top-secret task force dedicated
to helping other animals. A film perfect for children and adults alike!
WILD
Wild - December 4th