What's in the Cinema this Week? (Sep 29 - Oct 4)
Opening in Oxford this week is Across the Universe, starring Evan Rachel Wood and Jim Sturgess. The Beatles provide the musical backdrop to two lovers who must find their own way back to each other during 1960's anti-war demonstrations, rock and roll and the Vietnam war. This film containsmoderate violence, sex references and one use of strong language. (12A)
Also out this week is Kenny. Big-hearted comedy following the adventures of portaloo delivery man Kenny Smyth. This award winning comedy follows this rough diamond of a man, who's part philosopher, part comedian and all heart. This film contains strong language. (15)
Showing at the Phoenix this week is Quand J'Etais Chanteur (The Singer), starring Gerard Depardieu, Cecile De France, Mathieu Amalric, and Christine Citti. Middle-aged Alain (Depardieu) is resident singer and a major celebrity at the local dance hall. He is stuck in a routine of regular gigs, crooning for his coterie of fifty-something female fans, and it seems he has reached the limit of what he can achieve in life. Then, out of the blue, he meets and falls for Marion, a single mother half his age. A long-term future for the pair hardly seems possible, and yet... Beautifully atmospheric, with genuine chemistry between the two leads, THE SINGER is a wonderfully observed romantic comedy in the mould of LOST IN TRANSLATION, featuring what is likely to be regarded as one Depardieu's finest performances. (12A)
Lastly, at the Vue this week is Halloween, starring Malcolm McDowell, Brad Dourif, Tyler Mane, Sheri Moon, William Forsythe, Richard Lynch, and Udo Kier. Psychopath Michael Myers is back. Having escaped from his maximum security asylum , Myers has returned to his Illinois hometown and murdering the young friends of Laura, who is dong a spot of babysitting at Michael's former childhood home. (18)
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I Am Shakespeare - A dark and stormy night. In his garage in Kent, schoolteacher Frank Charlton prepares for his daily broadcast. Through his subversive internet show, Frank continues to explore the obsession that cost him a promising academic career - daring to question the authorship of the Shakespeare plays. Today however, via the dramatic interaction of the internet and a lightning storm, Frank is brought face to face with the real William Shakespeare... the real Francis Bacon... then Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford... and finally the real Mary Sidney. Mayhem ensues as the Police arrive investigating a mysterious body whilst Frank desperately tries to interview each of the four characters from the past to discover who is the real author. Can Frank take advantage of this historic opportunity... without getting arrested or murdering his meddling neighbour first? 
Visiting Mr Green - Jewish widower Mr. Green is almost hit by a speeding car driven by corporate executive Ross Gardiner. Found guilty of reckless driving, Ross is ordered to spend the next six months making weekly visits to Mr. Green. What starts as a comedy about two people who resent being in the same room together develops into a gripping and poignant drama, as family secrets are revealed and old wounds reopened.
Jo Caulfield - Graham Norton's writer and warm-up artiste, co-founder of the 'Hampstead Clinic' comedy club. She is regular performer at the Comedy Store and on The Stand Up Show. Jo won a BAFTA award in 2003 for her part in the Channel 4 'V Graham Norton' show.
