filmmaker delves into the universal quest for acceptance in a dark tale set in the filial days in the life of a transsexual in Frankfurt. Rarely screened Fassbinder flick gets a very rare outing. Grim but welcome. ('(‘xL Glasgow.
An Inconvenient Truth (t') 000 (Davis Guggenheim. IS. 2006) Al Gore. 96min. The former next president of the L'nited States brings his global warming ‘slideshow' to the big screen. Gore presents a compelling PowerPoint presentation of the planet's impending environmental catastrophe in what is a sometimes manipulative but generally sober and intelligent film. ()(leon A! The Quay. Glasgow.
It‘s a Wonderful Life (PG) 0.” (Frank Capra. L'S. l9-I6) James Stewart. Donna Reed. Henry Travers. Thomas Mitchell. I29min. Small-town boy Stewart runs into financial difficulties and is on the brink of suicide when an elderly angel descends to earth to show him all the good his life has done for those around him. Archetypal Capra sentimentality with a superbly detailed fantasy framework and one of Stewart's most lovable performances. One to warm even the most glacial heart. Glasgow I’ilni Theatre. Glasgow; Scotsman .S‘ereening Room. lit/inlnajeh.
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(Jeff Tremaine. LS. 2006) Johnny Knoxville. Bam Margera. Steve-(J. 02min. More TV on the big screen as the Jackass boys execute another series of wince inducing stunts. This round of guilty pleasure involves unprotected bullfighting. riot control pellets. Spike Jonze as an old woman and Knoxville strapped to the outside of a rocket. General release. James’ Journey to Jerusalem (PG) (Ra'anan Alexandrowicz. Israel. 2003) Siyabonga Mclongisi Shibe. Arieh lilias. Salim [)au. 91min. A condemning essay on the corruption that exists within the Holy Land. A young boy makes the journey to Jerusalem. only to end up doing hard labour for a manpower agent. but he soon learns the tricks of survival. T‘Tltllllnllfit'. lidinlmrgh.
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* Jigoku ( l8) (Nobuo Nakagawa. Japan. 1960) Shigeru Amachi. Yoichi Numata. Hiroshi Hayashi. 100mm. A young student finds himself involved with a mysterious youth. leading him to decide against reporting a hit and run accident in which they are both involved. Part of Wild Japan: ()utlaw Masters. See feature. page 42. I'llmhouse. lidinlna'gh. Johanna ( IS) 000. (Komel Mundruczo. Hungary. 2005) ()rsolya Toth. lldiko Cserna. Istvan Ganter. l)eiies Gulyas. 87min. Johanna (Toth). a former heroin- addict. is miraculously reborn with a remarkable gift: healing the sick by performing sexual favours. This expressionistic film opera (it is entirely sung) and update of the Joan of Arc legend is something of a curate's egg. Glasgow Film Theatre. Glasgow.
Kranked 6 and New World Disorder 7 (12A) (Various Various. 2006) 105mm. A double bill of the latest astonishing mountain bike feats captured on film. The newest instalments of popular series Kranked shows high def renditions of Steve Peat. Mike Kinrade and Ryan Leech on especially created trails. while New World Disorder features the world's best freeriders. Glasgow Film Theatre. Glasgow.
Krisana (Fallen) ( 12A) 0000 (Fred Kelernen. Germany/l.atvia. 2005) ligons Dotnbrovskis. Nikolai Korobov. Aija Dzerve. 88min. This uncompromising existential parable from German auteur Kelcmen concerns a lonely Latvian archivist. Matiss (Donibrovskis). who is consumed by guilt at failing to prevent a stranger apparently taking her own life by jumping from a bridge. taking it upon himself to investigate her life. L'nabashcdly austere and contemplative Iilnimaking. Film/louse. Edinburgh.
Little Children ( 15) 0000 (Todd Field. IS. 2006) Kate Winslet. Patrick Wilson. Jennifer (‘onnellyz l20min. In the big screen adaptation of Tom Perrotta's novel. an unsatisfied couple come together in an otherworldly suburban community. The unwanted presence of a suspected sex
offender and the use of an unusual third person narrator add to the 'I'wilight Zone feel in this superb adaptation that is only let down by too much exposition. Film/rouse. Ifdinlmreh.
Little Miss Sunshine ( 15).... (Jonathan Dayton. Valerie I-‘aris. CS. 2006) Abigail Breslin. Greg Kinnear. Paul [)ano. Alan Arkin. Toni Collette. l()|niin. Probably the planet‘s most dysfunctional family embark on a road trip to that totem of American aspirations: a children's beauty contest in California. An amusing script. impressive acting and memorable fantasy sequences round out the critique of the prevailing win-at-all-costs culture. Cameo, lit/inlnajeh.
* London to Brighton ( 18) 000 (Paul Andrew Williams. (K. 2006) Lorraine Stanley. Johnny Harris. Georgia (iroomc. 85min. See review. page 44. Glasgow I-i'lm Theatre. Glasgow; Cameo. Edinburgh. Love Me or Leave Me (PG) 000. (Charles V'idor. CS. 1955) Doris Day. James Cagney. Cameron Mitchell. l22min. Jazz-age tunes set up the Prohibition era atmosphere as Doris Day stars as real life singer Ruth lilting. manipulated by a Svengali-likc gangster played by James Cagney. For once in an MGM musical. the chemistry is electric and the love story has a hard enough edge to stand up four decades later. St Brit/e 's Centre. Ifrlinlna‘gh.
The Magic Lantern Short Film Night (Ii) (Variotis. I'K/Germany. 1997 2006 )The regular night for new work and emerging talent in short films is going from strength to strength. this time featuring animated shorts by Rachel Bevan Baker. Andreas llykadc. Mandy McIntosh. Chris Shepherd and current pop art darling David Shrigley. C(Z'I. Glasgow.
>I= Manhattan ( 12A) 0000 (Woody Allen. I'S. l‘)7‘)) Woody Allen. Diane Keaton. Mariel Hemingway. 95min. See review. page 4-1. I-‘llmhoase. Iirlt'nlnaje/i. Marie Antoinette ( 12A) 000
(Sofia Coppola. IS. 2006) Kirsten Dunst.
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Jason Schwartlman. Rip Torn. l22min. Coppola Jr follows her nmch lauded Lost in 'l'ranslation with a punky biography of the misunderstotxl Queen of France. adapted from Antonia liraser‘s book on the subject. A daring and bold attempt to rework formulaic staid costume dramas or a feature- length pop promo that reaches new depths of shallowness'.’ You decide. ()(ll’tlll.
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Monster House (l‘) O... «(iil Kenan. LS. 2006) Voices of Steve Bliscemi. Maggie (iyllenhaal. Mitchel Musso. ()lmin. Trouble-making tykes investigate the creepy house in this film. which is wicked fun for all ages. ('GI production in which not only is the titular house a personable villain. it actually tears itself up from its foundations in the climax of Kenan's skilfully realised family film. Seleeterl release.
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(Catherine Ilardwicke. IS. 2006) Shohreh Aghdashloo, lliam Abbass. Keisha Castle- Hughes. l00min. See Also Released. page 4-1. General release.
Neil Young: Heart of Gold (PG) 0.. (Jonathan [)emmc. LS. 2006) Neil Young. Larry ('ragg. Iimmylou Harris. 103mm. A concert movie depicting the two nights Young played at Nashville‘s legendary Ryman auditorium in August 2005 just a few short months after he was diagnosed with a potentially fatal brain aneurism. The interviews and audience perspective performance footage show him to be in rude health in this nicely contrasting companion piece to Jim Jarmusch‘s 1997 concert tour documentary. Year oft/1e Horse. Glasgow I’ilm Theatre. Glasgow.
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