Top 3 Films of the Week


Blockbuster Of The Week

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (12A)


Catherine O’Hara as Delia, Jenna Ortega as Astrid, Winona Ryder as Lydia and Justin Theroux as Rory in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, directed by Tim Burton. Photo: Parisa Taghizadeh. Copyright: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Catherine O’Hara as Delia, Jenna Ortega as Astrid, Winona Ryder as Lydia and Justin Theroux as Rory in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, directed by Tim Burton. Photo: Parisa Taghizadeh. Copyright: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

A family tragedy woos Delia Deetz, daughter Lydia and rebellious teenage granddaughter Astrid back to the close-knit community of Winter River. Familial tensions are evident from the moment the clan descends. Astrid discovers the model of the town in the attic and accidentally opens a portal to the afterlife by summoning Beetlejuice three times. The mischievous demon ricochets between realms, wreaking havoc wherever he goes.



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Romance Of The Week

Firebrand (15)


Jude Law as King Henry VIII and Alicia Vikander as Katherine Parr in Firebrand, directed by Karim Ainouz. Copyright: MetFilm Distribution. All Rights Reserved.
Jude Law as King Henry VIII and Alicia Vikander as Katherine Parr in Firebrand, directed by Karim Ainouz. Copyright: MetFilm Distribution. All Rights Reserved.

In the mid-16th century, King Henry VIII languishes on the throne, flanked by sixth wife, and counting, Katherine Parr. Protestant preacher Anne Askew sermonises revolt in defiance of a religious establishment led by bishop Stephen Gardiner. “I’m God’s deputy. I won’t be patron to heretics!” snarls the King in response. Katherine secretly attends one of Anne’s gatherings. When wicked whispers circulate of the queen’s defiance, advisers pour poison in Henry’s ear.



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Critic's Choice Of The Week

Starve Acre (15)


Arthur Shaw as Owen, Matt Smith as Richard and Morfydd Clark as Juliette in Starve Acre, directed by Daniel Kokotajlo. Photo: Chris Harris. Copyright: House Starve Acre Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Archaeologist and lecturer Richard and wife Juliette live in 1970s rural Yorkshire with their young son Owen. It’s a simple and seemingly idyllic existence until death comes knocking at the family’s door. Richard seeks refuge in local folklore, notably one myth about an ancient oak tree with magical powers that once stood on his property. Juliette salves her grief in the company of her sister Harry but dark and sinister forces are unwittingly invited into her home.



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Also Released This Week...

Blur: Live At Wembley Stadium (15)

Shot in front of 150,000 fans across one July weekend in 2023, this concert film immortalises the headline-grabbing reunion of Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree after an eight-year hiatus.

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NT Live: Prima Facie (15)

Killing Eve star Jodie Comer plays a crusading advocate of the law in a one-woman drama penned by Suzie Miller and directed by Justin Martin, which was recorded in front of a live audience on the stage of the Harold Pinter Theatre in London.

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Red Rooms (18)

Kelly-Anne fixates on serial killer Ludovic Chevalier as he stands trial for heinous crimes. She secures a spot in the courtroom gallery by sleeping outside the trial venue then returns home to tumble down a rabbit hole of online videos and commentary on her computer.

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Rob Peace (15)

Life-affirming biographical drama about a young black man from Newark, from a harsh and underprivileged background, who overcomes injustices from his past to reach the dizzy heights of Yale University.

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Royal Opera Live: The Marriage Of Figaro (TBC)

Julia Jones conducts Sir David McVicar's staging of Mozart's comic opera, broadcast live from the stage of the Royal Opera House in London. Servants Figaro and Susanna make plans for their wedding, taking up temporary quarters next door to their Count and Countess Almaviva.

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Speak No Evil (15)

During a dream European holiday, Ben Dalton, wife Agnes and their daughter Louise meet Patrick Feld, his wife Ciara and their young son Ant, who cannot speak. The two families bond and the Felds invite the Daltons to join them on their rambling country estate in the West Country.

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The Third Man (PG)

A 70th anniversary reissue of Carol Reed's masterful evocation of Graham Greene. Failed novelist Holly Martins arrives in Vienna to meet his good chum, Harry Lime, only to find the poor chap dead as a doornail and his reputation besmirched by vile allegations. Holly vows to clear his pal's good name.

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Usher: Rendezvous In Paris (15)

Greatest hits concert film shot in front of a live audience at the La Seine Musicale in Paris drawing on the American singer-songwriter's back catalogue from the past 30 years.

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