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Hitlist - The best film & dvd releases

  • Source: The List (Issue 574)
  • Date: 23 April 2007 (updated 24 July 2007)
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The best film & dvd releases

This is England Shane Meadows’ new film about love, loss, hate and skinheads at the time of the Falklands War is a little gem. See review. Selected release from Fri 27 Apr.

The Upside of Anger Joan Allen excels in her first bona fide comedy role in this tale of domestic dysfunction. See interview. Selected release from Fri 4 May.

The Painted Veil Masterful adaptation of Somerset Maughan’s claustrophobic romancier starring Edward Norton and Naomi Watts. See review. General release from Fri 27 Apr.

Spider-Man 3 Sam Raimi’s webbed trilogy bows out with a sinister final instalment. See review. General release from Fri 4 May.

Away From Her Beautifully low key Canadian indie about a solid marriage wrecked by the onset of Alzheimer’s. The stellar veteran cast includes Julie Christie and Olympia Dukakis. See interview and review. Filmhouse, Edinburgh from Fri 27 Apr.

The Lives of Others Exceptionally fine German thriller set in Stasi-run East Germany. Selected release.

Curse of the Golden Flower Zhang Hero Yimou’s latest epic. GFT, Glasgow and selected cinemas.

The Family Friend Paolo The Consequences of Love Sorrentino’s intriguing and repellent character study gets a second wind on the East coast. Filmhouse, Edinburgh from Fri 4 May.

The Caiman Nanni Moretti’s entertaining satire of Berlusconi’s Italy. GFT, Glasgow, Tue 1-Thu 3 May.

The Holy Mountain Alexandro Jodorowsky’s mind blowing, rarely seen 1973 film (after cult hit El Topo) finally reaches Scottish screens after a 34 year legal impasse. Miss it at your peril. Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Fri 4 May; GFT, Glasgow, Tue 8 & Wed 9 May.

More: Away From Her, Curse of the Golden Flower, Spider-Man 3, The Caiman, The Family Friend, The Holy Mountain, The Lives of Others, The Painted Veil, The Upside of Anger, This is England, Hitlist (Film)

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