The List: 14 Jun 1996 (36/104)

FILM INDEX

nightmarish master-and-servant relationships. Glasgow: Grosvenot'.

I Telford College Showreel Selections front tlte IINI) Video Production course -- litmr ('ln'mr' Sirf’. /\i\. Repetitive lir'urv. ()(lrl juln. It '1 Now Or Never artd others. Izdrrtbutgltt Iilllllllt)ll.\'c.

I Things To Do In Denver When You’re Dead (l8) (Gary Heder. I'S. I995) Andy Garcia. (‘hristopher Walker). (iabrielle .-\rtw-ar. I I5 mitts. When a final Job for The Man With The Plan goes badly wrortg. Jimmy The Saint is grvert 48 Itours to get.out of tow it. but sticks around to ltelp save ltis associates. (iarcia‘s calm presence balances with a host of colourftrlly eccentric character parts it) a ruodern noii‘ that's a million times more mature than the comic book grrrtplay ()f I’rrI/t I-'r( (run or tlte clever clever twrsi of 'I'/)(' (711((l/Xln/tr'rlt ()rte of tlte most literate scripts the genre has seen. (ilitsgow' ()dcmt. Sti'atliclyde: Kelbuinc.

I Three Colours Trilogy ( 15) ( Kt/y s/tol Kreslow ski. I-tance/l’oland/Swrt/erland.

I993/94) Juliette liirtoclte. Julie I)clp_\. XItigiticvv~

'/.aiitachowski_ Irene Jacob. Jcatt~l.orris 'l'rirttrgnant. 98r’9I/96 mitts Is'icslow skt's masterful trio of films. thematically based

ARE YOU MOVING BEFORE AUGUST?

Production company seeks gay and lesbian couples moving home for Channel 4 documentary

We are also desperately seeking any other Scottish movers.

For details ring Richard Even: at Tanya Bottlleb en 0171 580 8636.

FROM FRIDAY 14 JUNE

FARGO (18) 1.35, 3.50, 6.35, 9.05pm

SMOKE (15) 150pm

THREE COLOURS

BLUE (15) 4.25pm WHITE (15) 7.00pm RED (15) 9.15pm NELLY AND MR ARNAUD (PG)

12.50, 3.20 (both not Sun), 8.45pm

TRAINSPOTTING (18) 6.10pm FROM FRIDAY 21 IUNE BEAUTIFUL THING (18)

12.45, 2.50, 5.00, 7.10, 9.25pm (see listings for Sun)

FARGO (18) g 1.35, 3.50, 6.35, 9.05pm

GIRL 6 (18) 12.35, 5.20 (both not Sun), 6.10, 8.45pm

SEE LISTINGS FOR LATE NIGHTS AND MATINEES

CAMEO

around the ideals of tlte I‘rench Revolrrtion — Liberty. quuality. Fraternity - gets to the heart of the contradictions of the rtew Iiurope. birt rtcver loses sight of its human lreatt. Iidinburgh: Cameo.

I Tommy Boy (PG) (Peter Segal. ('5. 1995) Chris Farley. David Spade. Rob l.ow e. 97 mitts. The popular brrt woefully inadequate Tommy (‘allahatt (I‘ar'ley) tries to save Itrs dad's auto parts firrtt from his w easelly stepbrotlter and the banks. There's some amusing interplay between Farley and straight-man Spade. btrt tltrs rs the lamest Salim/(11'Nip/i!/.it‘(' spin-off yel. I'iifc: .\l(i.\I.

I Toy Story (I’G) (John I.assetet. I’S. l995) With the voices of Tom Hanks. I111) .-\|len. Don Rickles. 8| mitts. It isn't tust the state-of the-art images that distinguish l)rsney ‘s first computer- gerieratcd artrrtratrort feature. it's got a cracking adventure story too. A tale of friendship and self-belief cotttbined w tilt at) cscittrtg rescue arid against-the-clm‘k tension. ’Iirv Srm't' ts sprinkled w ith comic asides. Don't be fooled into tltirikrrtg tltese toys are just for the kids. (ieneial release. I Trainspotting ( I8) (Danny Boy Ie. I'K. I995) IZw-an .‘yIcGregor. Iiwen Brerurtet'. Robert (‘ailyle. Jontty Lee Miller. 93 mitts. John lIodge's screertplay perfectly captures the desperate humour of Irvine Welsh's rtovel. keeping the episodic structure of jllllklc scenes for the first half. before concentrating more on Rerttort itt London in the later stages, l-"ast and stylish direction. creative soundtrack arid actrrtg that's off-tlte-rails excellent. A cinematic blast from begittnirtg to end. which also sltow s a complex - arid true ~ understanding of the hue and fatal consequences of drug-taking. (ilasgow: ()deotr. .\I(i.\l I’atkhead. Iidinbtirgh: ('anteo. ()dcort. l'(‘I. Stiatliclyde: l'(‘ls.

I 12 Monkeys ( I 5) (It'll) (irlliaitt. I'S. I995) IIlllCC Willis. Brad Pitt. \Iadelcme Stow e. l2‘) mitts. A convict from the future is sent to the past to discover the source of a lethal \ irtrs that has devastated humanity. brrt ever) he begins to wonder if the images it) his ltead are merely delusions. .v\ cotttplex tune-travel fantasy. w tilt liberal subplots artd a decent lilys‘lcl‘) edge. that's lifted by (iilliartt's ever-brilliant visual skills, It rtiay at times stumble over its ()\\'ti inner logic. btit it's art odd. eccentric creation that engages the uttaginatiort. Iidinbtrtgh: ('ameo. I'(‘l. Iiife: Adam Smith.

I Ulysses' Gaze ( l’(}) (‘l'lteo Angeloupoulos. (ir'cece/l'tance. I995) Ilatycy Keitel. .\Iaia .\Iotgenstctit. lit lartd Josephson. I81) illllls. Keilel plays at) :\tttcrican filittittakci who goes to (iIL‘L'L‘s' Ill \L‘ch‘ll ()I‘ (III early plc‘c‘s‘ OI lliItICVL‘IUPs'd trlrtt. llis tourney echoes the Ilomeiic odyssey of I 'Iysses but also itl()\ es (is deeper trtto the trotrbled heart of the Balkans. Angeloupoulos is a genuine master. and this ambitious film shows remarkable formal accorrtplishment arid emotional power. The presence of Keilel arid a script substantially tn lirtglish should open hirtt tip to a wider audience. Str'athclydc: Iiast Kilbiide .-\r'ts ('entre.

I Unzipped ( I5) (Douglas chvc. I’S. I995) 73 mitts. It's bitclt eat bitch iii the bearipole world of fashion. as designer Isaac .\Iizrahi prepares for his autumn sltow. More than art elongated (Yul/1m Show. this entertaitttng arid ieiitarkably candid tItX‘lllllCltlill'y goes belirnd the scenes to capture the egotistical pomposrty and breathless enthusiasm of the industry. Plenty of celebrities and .supernuxlcls to be seen. I-‘ife: Adam Smith I Up Close And Personal ( 15) (Jon .-\\ rtet. 1's. I996) Robert Redford. Michelle l’ferflei. Stockard (‘harirtirtg l26 mitts. 'l‘\’ new s producer and fotrtter star reporter Redford takes ambitious wannabe I’ferffer under his w rug and grooms her for the big time as their relationship becomes rttore intimate. The May -to-l)ecerttbet romance is to the fore. w Iticlt is a shame. really. as muclt more could be dorte w itIt American 'l'\‘ iournalrsrit's clash betw eert image and newsworthy substance. (ieneral release.

I The Usual Suspects I I8) (Bryan Singer. l'S. I995) (iabriel IIyinc. Kev tn Spacey. Stephen Baldwin. l06 rttiits. 'I'here's a good sense of ttori fatalism hanging over" The Umu/ Sin/mus, which is guessing game cinema at its best. A perfectly matched team of crooks discover tltat their chance meeting wasn't so random after all: they‘re being used in an intricate vendetta by legendary gangster boss Keyser Sose. So stylish. it sends a tingle down the spine; brrt the ludicrous use of Pete l’ostletwaite's character almost undermines it all. Iidinburgh: Cameo.

I A Vampire In Brooklyn ( 15) (Wes Craven. 178. 1995) Eddie Murphy. Angela Bassett. Kadeem lIardisori. 102 ruins. The last of his Iirre. (‘aribbean vampire Maximilliart comes to New York with his reluctant ghoul to seduce his unwitting blood sister. (‘lassy production values and (_‘r'averr'.s intimate knowledge of the genre pay off handsoirtely. with shocks. suspense and laughs. If only Murphy wouldn't over-extend himself. here taking on three roles. Glasgow: MOMS. Edinburgh: UC'I. Borders: Pavilion. Strathclyde: Cannon. l‘(‘ls.

FILM

WEEK ONE Friday 14-Thursday 20

Readers are advised that programmes may be subject to late change at any time. [D] indicates that wheelchair access is available, though prior notification is advisable. [E] indicates the availability of an induction loop for the convenience of hearing aid users. Film Listings compiled by Thom Dihdin.

Please note: All Cannon and MGM cinemas, apart from the MGM Parkhead, are in the process of

transferring to ABC cinemas.

GLASGOW CINEMAS

I CANNON 380 Clarkstort Road. Muirend. 637 264 I. £2.80 (£2 before 5pm). Student: £2.20. Child/()AI’: £2.

1. Up Close And Personal ( i5) I.45ptn (rtot Sun). 2.25pm (Sun only). 5. I5pm.

8. I 5pm.

2. Now And Then (PG) 2pm (not Strrt). 2.40pm (Sun only). 5.30pm.

From Dusk Till Dawn ( its) not Thurs. 8.30prit.

3. Money Train ( l8) l.l0pm (not Stiii). 2.40pm (Stir) only). 5.25pm. 8.25pm.

The Bock ( I5) Thurs only. 8.10pm.

I CITY CENTRE ODEON 56 Rertfield Street. 332 34 l 3 (24 Itottr info litre: ()l42 693 34 I 3). Bar. [DI screens 2. 3 arid 4. £4 (£3.25 before 5pm). Student/U840: £3.25. Child/()AI’: 2.75 (£2.50 before 5pm). Superior seats (no concessions): £4.50 (£3.75 before 5pm). Advance booking on Access/Visa/Swiich hotline: 333 955! and at box office frortt lIam--7pm.

Toy Story (PG) Sat/Sun only. l.30ptit. Trainspotting ( 18) not Thurs. 3.45pm. 9pm arid late.

Jumanii (PG) Sat/Sun only. l2.45pm. Dunston Checks In (PG) Sat/Sun only. l.3()pm.

The Birdcage ( 15) not Thurs. l.I5pm (not Sat/Sun ). 6. I5pm.

Copycat( 18) I2.3()pm (ttot Sat/Surr). 3pm iiiot Sat). 5.45pm (not Sirtt) and late. Primal Fear ( 18) 5.30pm. 8.30pm (not Thurs).

Spy Hard (I’Ci) l.3()pltt. 3.30pm.

From Dusk Till Dawn ( I8) lptti (not Sat/Sun). 3.30pm. 6pm. 8.45pm arid late. Now And Then (PG) I.l5pm. 3.45pm.

6. I 5pm. 8.45pm.

Death And The Maiden ( l8) Tlitirs only. 1.45pm. 4.15pm. 6.30pm. 9pm.

Up Close And Personal ( l5) l.45pnt. 5.30pm. 8.30pm and late.

Secrets And Lies ( 15) 8.30pm.

The Rock ( I5) Tlitrrs only. 8.45pm.

The List: 14 Jun 1996 (Issue 281)