Hey all; not quite the load we had last week, but there’s still some more interesting films opening this week, plus one big one that’s returning. Let’s get to it.
Wednesday
Not Quite Hollywood
This documentary about the Australian Exploitation Film Industry is playing ahead of the third Mad Max movie at the Mayfair Wednesday through Friday. Not sure what else it will cover, although it will hopefully mention a small film called Sleeping Dogs, the first feature from Roger Donaldson and the debut role of Sam Neill (Jurassic Park).
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
The third, and in my opinion weakest, of the Mad Max films, this flic is also the beginning and the end of Tina Turner’s film career. Probably better known for inspiring a Tupac video than anything else.
Friday
Sukiyaki Western Django
At the Mayfair, from Japanese horror master Takashi Miike, the film is done in English, and features director Quentin Tarantino.
Inkheart
Brendan Fraser is going on an adventure, but not to find Mummies or to the centre of the earth. Nope ... ANOTHER adventure.
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Not only could they not get Kate Beckinsale, even though her husband is directing, the studio also couldn’t bring themselves to advertize that fact. Sad, and shameful. Skip it, go see Let The Right One In. You’ll thank me.
The Dark Knight comes back to the Imax screen at Silvercity. If you haven’t seen it in this format, go check it out, it may be your last chance. Plus, it only needs to make another 5 million dollars to reach the 1 Billion mark Worldwide.
Saturday
The Mayfair continues its James Bond Festival with a few more films this weekend.
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
George Lazenby had the shortest Bond stint of anyone, but many people consider this one of the best.
For Your Eyes Only
After Connery and Lazenby came Roger Moore, who made more official Bond films than anyone. And in honour of the NHL All-Star game, this is the Bond film where he gets attacked by an evil hockey goalie at a mountain resort.
Jack Brooks Monster Slayer
This is a local horror from Brookstreet films, and the filmmakers will be in attendance at the Mayfair on Saturday night.
32 Short Films About Glenn Gould
At the Canadian Film Institute on Saturday they will be playing the Genie Award winning film, starring Colm Feore as the genius Canadian pianist.
Sunday
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
The Mayfair’s Sunday family movie this week is this Gene Wilder classic of the 1970s, based on Roald Dahl novel. No Johnny Depp anywhere in sight.
Monday
Best of the Banff Film Festival
If For Your Eyes Only wet your appetite for mountain sports, you can check out these films Monday and Tuesday at the Bytowne.
Plus on Tuesday, the Mayfair is playing the two Daniel Craig Bond films back to back, Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace.
Have fun!
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