renowned American journalist based in Paris. See review, page 74. Out Fri 28 Apr. comfort in Frenchman Adrien who leaves flowers at Frantz’s grave. See review, page 77. Out Fri 12 May.
FOLK FILM GATHERING JAWBONE
Folk film festival with a focus on songs and labour and their importance to communities around the world. Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Sat 29 Apr–Thu 11 May, filmhousecinema.com/seasons/folk- film-gathering-2017
A DOG’S PURPOSE Lasse Hallström’s latest hits the UK, after its controversy-set US release earlier this year. A dog looks to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners. Out Fri 5 May.
Former youth boxing champion Jimmy McCabe seeks a shot at redemption with the only team who ever believed in him, his old boxing club. Out Fri 12 May.
THE LEVELLING When her brother takes his own life, Clover Catto must return to her family’s farm and see the father she hasn’t spoken to in years. Fantastic directorial debut from Hope Dickson Leach, starring GoT’s Ellie Kendrick. Out Fri 12 May.
MANHATTAN
WHISKY GALORE! A new version of Alexander Mackendrick’s iconic Ealing comedy. Gregor Fisher and Eddie Izzard are among the cast. See review, page 76. Out Fri 5 May.
Woody wanders through the female jungle of New York in search of a perfect soulmate after the demise of his marriage. Sublime comic delight with a soulful Gershwin score. Out Fri 12 May.
ALIEN: COVENANT THE SECRET SCRIPTURE
Ridley Scott’s sequel to Prometheus and prequel to Alien. If you lot like it, Scott has promsied three more prequels. Out Fri 12 May.
Adaptation of Sebastian Barry’s novel, starring Rooney Mara and Theo James. Out Fri 19 May. PIRATES OF THE CARABBEAN:
FRANTZ SALAZAR’S REVENGE
Set in the aftermath of WWI. Anna mourns her fiancée Frantz but finds A fifth outing for Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow. Out Fri 26 May.
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