Blockbuster Of The Week
Wild Horse Nine (15)
CIA bureau chief MJ dispatches two of his most trusted agents, Chris and Lee, to Easter Island shortly before the 1973 Chilean coup. Chris and Lee are long-time partners and they rake over the smouldering coals of their shared history, united by a tragic secret. Chris’s newfound connection to rebellious students Monica and Alicia creates unimaginable trouble in paradise.
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Drama Of The Week
I Play Rocky (12A)
Sasha Czack encourages her husband, struggling actor Sylvester Stallone, to write a script for himself. This day-to-day fight for survival inspires his screenplay about a down-on-his luck boxer called Rocky Balboa, who is gifted an unlikely shot at glory against heavyweight world champion Apollo Creed. Stallone sneaks his script into a pile earmarked for film producers Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff. They pitch the story to cynical studio executive Sandy Maddox.
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Critic's Choice Of The Week
La Bola Negra (15)
In 1932, Carlos attends an interview to secure membership of a local casino but rumours about his sexuality may prevent him from swinging the vote in his favour. In 1937, young trumpeter soldier Sebastian is ordered to guard prisoner Rafael. Deep feelings develop between the two men. Finally in 2017, Alberto uncovers a long-buried family secret and seeks answers from his mother Teresa. When the truth proves elusive, Alberto turns to American academic Isabelle Durand confirms Alberto’s suspicions.
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Also Released This Week...
Avedon (12A)
Born and raised in New York, Richard Avedon is a celebrated photographer whose striking images of the fashion, theatre and dance worlds moulded popular culture of the era. This feature-length documentary explores the life and legacy of an artist who redefined society's perceptions through a lens.
Find Avedon in the cinemasGodzilla Minus Zero (15)
Two years have passed since residents of post-war Tokyo defeated Godzilla in Sagami Bay. A dragon-like creature christened Ghidorah launches a devastating attack and emotionally-scarred scientist Kanji Murakami is one of the few survivors of the devastation.
Find Godzilla Minus Zero in the cinemasMerry Christmas Aubrey Flint (PG)
Aubrey Flint developed a deep dislike for the festive season at an early age when his mother died on Christmas Day. His feelings boil over and Aubrey is sentenced to community service at a struggling retirement home run by Ellen, which is under threat.
Find Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint in the cinemasOnwards And Sideways (15)
Primary school deputy headmaster Tony Evans moulds impressionable young minds and Emma Dretzin is a single mother with two daughters. On the same day, Tony and Emma are both diagnosed with Parkinson's and confront the stark reality of living with the progressive condition.
Find Onwards And Sideways in the cinemasRocky (12A)
A 4K restoration of John G. Avildsen's Oscar-winning picture to mark the film's 50th anniversary. Undefeated heavyweight boxing champion Apollo Creed is poised to defend his title against Mac Lee Green. When the challenger injures his hand, Creed choose small-time local boxer Rocky Balboa, nicknamed "The Italian Stallion", as a replacement.
Find Rocky in the cinemasRoyal Opera Live: Carmen (TBC)
Damiano Michieletto directs Bizet's romance in three acts, broadcast live from the Royal Opera House in London under the baton of conductor Sesto Quatrini. Soldier Don Jose is supposed to marry orphan Micaela but he falls under the spell of cigarette factory girl Carmen.
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