MAQUIA: WHEN THE PROMISED FLOWER BLOOMS
In UK Cinemas Wednesday 27th June
Mari Okada’s (Fate/stay night,(Script)) directorial début is a profound human drama and stunning record of an emotional adventure.
The people of Iolph are known for two things: their youthful longevity and peaceful lives weaving tapestry. When that is disturbed and their home thrown into chaos by those believing that their blood…more
MARY AND THE WITCH’S FLOWER
This bank holiday weekend sees the release of MARY AND THE WITCH’S FLOWER, in the UK. The stunning family adventure from the makers of Studio Ghibli classics Arrietty and When Marnie Was There. The film features an outstanding voice cast including Kate Winslet (Triple 9), Jim Broadbent (Eddie the Eagle), Ewen Bremner (The Veil of Twilight),…more
Cert 15 | 84 mins | 2018
3 stars of mild peril in the woods.
Pyewacket is written and directed by Adam MacDonald (Backcountry) and is a Canadian production from the producers of modern horror classics The Witch and The Void.
“Your friends are losers Leah, like you are becoming. I give up.”
Leah (Nicole Muñoz – Gregoire, Tooth Fairy) is a teenage girl struggling to come to terms with the…more
Mirai – the first Japanese animation to receive a world premiere at Cannes Film Festival
Following the official Festival du Cannes announcement, Anime Ltd. is pleased to confirm that Mirai will receive its World Premiere at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival and screen as part of the prestigious Director’s Fortnight (Quinzaine) sidebar in May. Mirai will be the first Japanese animation…more
Cert 18 | 141 mins | 2018
5 stars of bloody, brutal brilliance.
Blade of the Immortal is based on the manga of the same name by Hiroaki Samura and is the 100th feature from renowned director Takashi Miike (Audition, The Happiness of the Katakuris). With it’s breathtaking and beautifully filmed action sequences it is set to become one of his most revered films.
“Machi, that’s a horse turd. Put…more
Cert 12 | 100 mins | 2018
3 stars of dysfunctional family comedy.
Daddy’s Home 2 is written and directed by Sean Anders (That’s My Boy, Sex Drive) and is the sequel to the very amusing Daddy’s Home.
“Stepdads and dads don’t always get along, but Dusty and I have this co-dad thing on lockdown.”
Following a shaky start in the first film, Brad (Will Ferrell – Anchorman: The Legend…more
Cert PG | 104 mins | 2018
5 stars of charming hilarity for the whole family.
Paddington 2 is written by Simon Farnaby and Paul King (Paddington, The Mighty Boosh), who also directs the film. It is based on the best selling children’s books about Paddington Bear by Michael Bond (Olga da Polga).
“Open your minds, and your legs will follow.”
Paddington Brown (Ben Whishaw – Cloud Atlas, Spectre) has now been living with…more
