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Gomorrah
Date	Location
Garrone offers an intriguing account of the Napoli-based Camorra, adapted from the bestselling book by journalist Roberto Saviano. This excellent ensemble drama shows us various facets of Mafia life, from the recruiting of young kids to the infiltration of seemingly legitimate industries such as haute couture and segues into the waste industry. A deserving winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes.
10 Oct–16 Oct Fri & Sat 1.10, 4.30, 7.45 & 11.00; 1.10, 4.30 & 7.45	Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 2.35, 5.45 & 8.50	Cameo, Edinburgh

City of Ember
Date	Location
Students from the amazing underground city of Ember go through a series of adventures in order to sustain their special secret world for another 200 years. Ho-hum but visually impressive children's adventure sci-fi.
10 Oct–16 Oct 11.15am, 1.45, 4.15, 6.45 & 9.15	Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 12.50, 3.10, 5.40 & 8.00; Sat & Sun 10.20am, 12.50, 3.10, 5.40 & 8.00	Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 1.15, 3.30, 5.45 & 8.00; Fri 1.15, 3.30, 5.45, 8.00 & 10.15; Sat 11.00am, 1.15, 3.30, 5.45, 8.00 & 10.15; Sun 11.00am, 1.15, 3.30, 5.45 & 8.00	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct Mon 1.20 & 3.45; Tue & Wed 1.20, 3.45 & 6.10; Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun 1.20 & 3.45	Dominion, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 3.00, 5.30 & 7.45; Sat & Sun 12.30, 3.00, 5.30 & 7.45	Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Date	Location
Bruno (Butterfield) is the nine-year old son of a Nazi Commandant (Thewlis). When his father is seconded to manage a concentration camp, the lonely Bruno makes a new friend, Schmuel (Scanlon), beyond the high wire. Badly acted and clumsily directed, this liberal-guilt-monger-sweeping-cod-historical-nonsense is simply unnecessary.
10 Oct–16 Oct 1.20, 3.50, 6.15 & 8.45	Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh

How to Lose Friends and Alienate People
Date	Location
Toby Young's semi-scandalous memoir about the period the gobby English journo spent carousing with the rich and famous while working at a glossy magazine in New York is given a mainstream movie makeover with this enjoyable enough romantic comedy. Young's rudely confessional and frequently very funny observations are now framed by a bland will-they-won't-they love story that sadly drowns every last scrap of satirical stab.
10 Oct–16 Oct Fri & Sat 11.45am, 2.30, 5.50, 8.40 & 11.20; 11.45am, 2.30, 5.50 & 8.40	Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 12.30, 3.00, 5.30 & 8.20; Fri 12.30, 3.00, 5.30, 8.20 & 11.00; Sat 10.00am, 12.30, 3.00, 5.30, 8.20 & 11.00; Sun 10.00am, 12.30, 3.00, 5.30 & 8.20	Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 12.40, 3.20, 6.10 & 9.00; Fri 12.40, 3.20, 6.10, 9.00 & 11.40; Sat 12.40, 3.20, 9.00 & 11.40; Sun 6.10 & 9.00; Mon 12.40, 3.20 & 9.00; Tue 12.40, 3.20 & 6.10	Cameo, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 2.45, 5.30 & 8.30; Fri 2.45, 5.30, 8.30 & 11.10; Sat 12.00, 2.45, 5.30, 8.30 & 11.10; Sun 12.00, 2.45, 5.30 & 8.30; Mon 2.45, 8.30 & 8.40	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 5.30 & 8.15; Mon & Tue 8.15	Odeon, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 6.25 & 8.50; Sat 8.50	Dominion, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 8.15	Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh

Mamma Mia! (Sing-a-Long)
Date	Location
A bride-to-be tries to find out the identity of her real father in the lead up to her wedding on a Greek island. Depressingly faithful film adaptation of abominable Broadway and West End ABBA song musical mega hit. The popularity of films like this certainly make one wonder about the rampancy of mental illness in our culture. With subtitled song lyrics to keep your audience participation word-perfect.
10 Oct–12 Oct Fri–Sun 7.30	Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh

Mamma Mia!
Date	Location
A bride-to-be tries to find out the identity of her real father in the lead up to her wedding on a Greek island. Depressingly faithful film adaptation of abominable Broadway and West End ABBA song musical mega hit. The popularity of films like this certainly make one wonder about the rampancy of mental illness in our culture.
10 Oct–16 Oct 1.45, 4.45 & 7.30; Fri & Sat 1.45, 4.45 & 10.30; Sun 1.45 & 4.45	Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 2.40, 5.10 & 7.40; Sun 5.10 & 7.40; Mon 2.40 & 7.40	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 3.45 & 6.00; Sat & Sun 1.15, 3.45 & 6.00	Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct Mon–Wed & Sat 8.30; Thu & Fri 6.05 & 8.30; Sun 6.05	Dominion, Edinburgh
11 Oct–12 Oct Sat & Sun 12.00 & 2.30	Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Tropic Thunder
Date	Location
While filming a war movie, three Hollywood actors become embroiled with a heroin cartel run by a tyrannical 12-year-old (Brandon Soo Hoo) and are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying. Like Stiller's previous directorial efforts, 'Tropic Thunder' looks like it has been plotted by a child simpleton but most of the time you'll be laughing too hard to notice, or care.
10 Oct–16 Oct 12.50, 3.35, 6.10 & 8.55; Sat & Sun 3.35, 6.10 & 8.55; Mon & Wed 12.50, 3.35 & 8.55	Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 3.00	Odeon, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 3.20 & 8.50; Fri & Sat 3.20, 8.50 & 11.10	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 8.15	Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh

The Stone of Destiny
Date	Location
Smith's hysterical, historical heist film gets a Scotland-only release. Cox plays Ian Hamilton, a student who sets out to liberate the Stone of Destiny from Westminster Abbey and bring in back to Scotland. A cinematic non-event, devoid of thrills, excitement and even common sense.
10 Oct–16 Oct 12.20, 2.40, 5.15 & 8.10; Sat & Sun 10.00am, 12.20, 2.40, 5.15 & 8.10	Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 12.30, 3.15, 5.45 & 8.10	Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 2.45, 5.15 & 8.00	Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 3.00, 5.15 & 7.50; Fri 3.00, 5.15, 7.50 & 10.10; Sat 12.50, 3.00, 5.15, 7.50 & 10.10; Sun 12.50, 3.00, 5.15, 7.50 & 10.10	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 3.45, 5.45 & 8.00	Odeon, Edinburgh

Children's Activities & The Big Draw
Date	Location
October break activities for children, with costumes, quill pen writing, collection handling and a chance to participate in the Big Draw.
6 Oct–26 Oct 10.00am–5.00	Georgian House, Edinburgh

Taken
Date	Location
Retired US secret agent operative Bryan (Neeson) steps into fray when his daughter Kim (Grace), with his ex-wife (Janssen), is 'taken' by sex traffickers on a trip to Paris. A high octane, blood thumping update of Paul Schrader's 1979 'Hardcore' is every bit as ridiculous as it sounds but no less enjoyable for it, with Francophile attitude, Chekhovian familial regret, over the top torture and not a fundamentalist Muslim in sight.
10 Oct–16 Oct 11.50am, 2.10, 4.30, 6.50 & 9.15; Sat & Sun 2.10, 4.30, 6.50 & 9.15; Tue 11.50am, 2.10, 4.30 & 9.15	Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 12.20, 3.00, 5.30 & 8.00; Fri 12.20, 3.00, 5.30, 8.00 & 10.30; Sat 3.00, 5.30, 8.00 & 10.30; Sun 3.00, 5.30 & 8.00	Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 2.20, 4.40, 7.00 & 9.20	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 3.45, 6.00 & 8.30	Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 8.10	Odeon, Edinburgh

The House Bunny
Date	Location
Predictably pitiful comedy about a recently unemployed 'Playboy' mansion bunny (Farris) who goes to college. Formulaic 'Legally Blonde'ish slapstick which still manages to raise a few laughs.
10 Oct–16 Oct 11.00am, 1.30, 4.00, 6.30 & 9.00; Fri & Sat 11.00am, 1.30, 4.00, 6.30, 9.00 & 11.30	Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 1.00, 3.20, 5.50 & 8.20; Fri & Sat 1.00, 3.20, 5.50, 8.20 & 10.40	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 1.30, 3.30, 6.00 & 8.30; Fri & Sat 1.30, 3.30, 6.00, 8.30 & 11.00	Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 3.15, 5.45 & 8.30; Sat & Sun 12.30, 3.15, 5.45 & 8.30	Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 3.15, 5.30 & 8.15	Odeon, Edinburgh

Igor
Date	Location
Animated story about a hunchbacked evil scientist's assistant who aspires to become a scientist himself.
10 Oct–16 Oct 11.00am, 1.15, 3.30, 5.45 & 8.00	Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct Fri–Sun 12.25, 2.25 & 4.20; 2.25 & 4.20	Dominion, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 12.40, 2.50, 5.00 & 7.20; Sat & Sun 10.30am, 12.40, 2.50, 5.00 & 7.20	Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 1.30, 2.30, 3.50, 4.50 & 7.10; Sat & Sun 10.10am, 11.20am, 12.20, 1.30, 2.30, 3.50, 4.50 & 7.10	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 3.00 & 5.45	Odeon, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 3.30 & 6.15; Sat & Sun 1.00, 3.30 & 6.15	Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh

Jamie's Scottish Evening
Date	Location
A Scottish evening, with a selection of traditional music, song, dance and dining.
1 Apr–31 Oct 6.45–10.15	Edinburgh Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh

WALL-E
Date	Location
Inspired by sci-fi classics from the 1960s and 70s, Pixar have created a post-apocalyptic story set in a future in which the Earth has been abandoned by humankind, where a solitary robot named WALL-E executes his now pointless trash collecting programme. At its heart this is a very sweet romantic comedy, and that's what provides the emotional clout.
11 Oct–12 Oct Sat & Sun 10.05am	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
11 Oct–12 Oct Sat & Sun 12.20	Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
11 Oct–12 Oct Sat & Sun 1.15	Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh

Mirrors
Date	Location
This 'Into the Mirror' re-make features Sutherland in full Jack Bauer mode as an ex-cop who turns security guard to patrol the scorched interiors of a fire-gutted New York hotel. Having accidentally shot his partner in the line of duty, alcoholic Carson soon begins to hallucinate that an evil force behind the hotel's mirrors is after his family.
10 Oct–16 Oct 12.30, 3.20, 6.05 & 8.50; Fri & Sat 12.30, 3.20, 6.05, 8.50 & 11.30	Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 1.10, 3.40, 6.00 & 8.40; Fri 1.10, 3.40, 6.00, 8.40 & 11.10; Sat 10.40am, 1.10, 3.40, 6.00, 8.40 & 11.10; Sun 10.40am, 1.10, 3.40, 6.00 & 8.40	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 1.15, 3.45, 6.15 & 8.45; Fri 1.15, 3.45, 6.15, 8.45 & 11.20; Sat 3.45, 6.15, 8.45 & 11.20; Sun 3.45, 6.15 & 8.45	Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 2.30, 5.15 & 8.00; Mon 5.15 & 8.00; Wed 2.30 & 8.00; Thu 2.30 & 5.15	Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh

Brideshead Revisited
Date	Location
Jarrold's revamp of Evelyn Waugh's classic novel pares back the opulent trimmings of the television series to expose the bare bones of Waugh's lament for the civilised past. Charting blithe social climber Charles Ryder (Goode) on his journey from humble Paddington digs to the aristocratic arcadia, the film focuses on his halting love affair with prim posho Julia (Atwell).
10 Oct–16 Oct 2.00, 4.50 & 8.00; Sat 2.00 & 8.00	Dominion, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct, 12 Oct Sun 8.15	Filmhouse, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 6.15	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 7.50	Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Mutant Chronicles
Date	Location
Major Mitch Hunter (Jane) leads a war against an army of necro-mutants. Impressively dark and odd horror sci-fi adventure co-starring 'Hellboy''s Ron Perlman. Minor cult status of minor franchise series beckons.
10 Oct–16 Oct 2.00, 4.30, 6.45 & 9.00; Fri & Sat 2.00, 4.30, 6.45, 9.00 & 11.15	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh

Adam Hills Special
Date	Location
The sunshiney Australian comedian bounds into Edinburgh with his solo show. If you're not cheered up by this, you have no soul. Or, you're very easily irritated by happy people.
12 Oct 8.30	The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh

The Fall and John Cooper Clark
Date	Location
The legendary grumbling and crumpled Mark E Smith leads the Fall who have cut over 26 albums over 26 years back with new album 'Imperial Wax Solvent'.
12 Oct 7.00	Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Disaster Movie
Date	Location
New spoof comedy from the 'Epic Movie'/'Meet the Spartans' folk. Blockbuster flicks as diverse as the Indiana Jones franchise, 'Iron Man' and 'High School Musical' get lampooned to tedious effect.
11 Oct–12 Oct Sat & Sun 10.00am	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
11 Oct–12 Oct Sat & Sun 11.15am	Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh

Exhibiting Surrealism: The International Surrealist Exhibition, London 1936
Date	Location
The dawn of British Surrealism was heralded by the International Surrealist Exhibition, which opened in London in 1936 to great public success. Organised by Roland Penrose, David Gascoyne and Herbert Read, with the help of French surrealists, it featured works by Dali, Miro and Ernst, as well as a number of British artists. The National Galleries will draw on material from the Roland Penrose archive to document the exhibition's progress.
13 Sep–1 Dec	Dean Gallery, Edinburgh

I've Loved You So Long
Date	Location
In northeast France, Lea (Zylberstein) has just been released from behind bars and the story follows her re-introduction into society and gradual emotional rapprochement with her sister (Scott Thomas). Claudel's directorial debut places everyone inside metaphorical prisons in this patient and sensitively shot family drama.
10 Oct–16 Oct 3.25, 6.15 & 9.05	Cameo, Edinburgh

The Art of Italy in the Royal Collection: The Renaissance
Date	Location
32 paintings and 42 drawings from the period of the Italian Renaissance, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Tintoretto, Giovanni Bellini, Lorenzo Costa and Titian. This is the first of two-part exhibition, the second of which will cover the Baroque period. Last admission 5pm.
1 Sep–26 Oct 9.30am–6.00	The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Date	Location
Inevitably bowdlerised but suitably sweaty version of Tennessee Williams' loquacious play. A deceived and cancer-ridden Southern patriarch (Ives) gathers his greedy, in-fighting family for a birthday celebration, and is met by general sycophancy from all except his strangely distant son. Even in diluted form this still packs a punch and the Taylor-Newman teaming is irresistible.
12 Oct Sun 8.45	Filmhouse, Edinburgh

CSS
Date	Location
Brazilian electro ensemble Cansei de Ser Sexy made a big splash last year with their self-titled album. This year Lovefoxxx and co are touring their new album, 'Donkey'.
12 Oct 7.00	The Liquid Room, Edinburgh

Pineapple Express
Date	Location
'Knocked Up' star Rogen returns to play Dale, a permanently-baked legal process-server whose friendly weed-dealer Saul (Franco) sells him a rare strain of cannabis known as 'Pineapple Express'. When Dale accidentally leaves a half-smoked joint at the scene of gangland murder, the pair are forced to go on the run. A loose, freewheeling and highly enjoyable action comedy.
10 Oct–16 Oct 9.15	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 9.30	Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh

Times and Winds
Date	Location
Erdem's magnificent work provides a striking vision of childhood in a mountainous Anatolian village overlooking the Aegean Sea. Concentrating on the experiences of a trio of pre-pubescent adolescents within this patriarchal community, where modern technologies are noticeably absent, religion and nature are billed as the only forces guiding the routines of the area's inhabitants. Directed with complete assurance, this is a film to savour.
10 Oct–16 Oct Fri 3.00 & 8.45; Sat 3.30, 6.15 & 8.45; Sun 3.30 & 6.15; Mon & Tue 3.00 & 8.30; Wed 3.00, 6.00 & 8.30; Thu 3.00, 6.15 & 8.45	Filmhouse, Edinburgh

Bee Movie
Date	Location
Barry B Benson graduates from college to find that he still only has one possible career: making honey. Disillusioned, he moves to Manhattan where he discovers that humans steal and eat honey and resolves to file a lawsuit against the honey giant, Big Honey. An oddly conceived vehicle for a reluctant star, 'Bee Movie' deserves a B-minus for effort.
12 Oct Sun 1.00	Filmhouse, Edinburgh

The Big Draw 2008
Date	Location
Take inspiration from this collection of treasure chests and make your own. All materials are provided as part of The Big Draw 2008.
11 Oct–12 Oct 10.00am–4.00	National Museum of Scotland: Hawthornden Court, Edinburgh

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (Gold Class)
Date	Location
Bruno (Butterfield) is the nine-year old son of a Nazi Commandant (Thewlis). When his father is seconded to manage a concentration camp, the lonely Bruno makes a new friend, Schmuel (Scanlon), beyond the high wire. Badly acted and clumsily directed, this liberal-guilt-monger-sweeping-cod-historical-nonsense is simply unnecessary.
10 Oct–16 Oct 12.30, 2.50, 5.15 & 7.30	Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh

Fly Me to the Moon
Date	Location
A 3D film describing mankind's first trip to the moon is a lively sounding prospect, and moments in Stassen's animation provide a genuine wow-factor, but such moments of poetry are fleeting and the majority of this film insanely focuses on the uninteresting plight of three houseflies who stowaway onboard.
10 Oct–16 Oct 11.35am, 1.40, 3.40 & 5.45	Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Neville Rae
Date	Location
A solo sculpture exhibition which draws on modernism to create new proposals for public art in an exciting new Edinburgh space.
Fridays–Sundays 12.00–6.00	Sierra Metro, Edinburgh

Nights in Rodanthe
Date	Location
Unhappily married Adrienne (Lane) and an emotionally confused doctor (Gere) are drawn together when a storm closes in on the North Carolina hotel. Schmaltzy, dreary and tedious second-chance romancer based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks.
10 Oct–16 Oct 1.00, 3.30, 6.00 & 8.30; Fri & Sat 1.00, 3.30, 6.00, 8.30 & 11.00	Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 1.00, 3.20, 5.40 & 8.10; Fri & Sat 1.00, 3.20, 5.40, 8.10 & 10.30; Tue 1.00, 3.20 & 5.40	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 2.00, 4.20, 6.40 & 9.00; Sat 11.40am, 2.00, 4.20, 6.40 & 9.00	Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 3.00, 5.30 & 7.45; Sat & Sun 12.30, 3.00, 5.30 & 7.45	Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh

Space Chimps
Date	Location
On the whim of a sinister senator (Tucci), Ham III (Samberg) - the circus performer grandson of one of the first chimpanzees in space is sent into orbit to retrieve a missing satellite. With endless monkey and banana puns and bog-standard animation, 'Space Chimps' is strictly for easily pleased little monkeys.
11 Oct–12 Oct Sat & Sun 10.30am	Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh

Andy Lang & The Well, Inge and Dream Tobacco
Date	Location
Acoustic folk rock at this launch party for Lang's new album 'The House that Jack Built'.
12 Oct 7.30	The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

The Barber of Seville
Date	Location
Rossini's most famous work proffers a tangled operatic web of love and costumed deceit.
12 Oct Sun 8.00	Filmhouse, Edinburgh

Imprentit: 500 years of the Scottish Printed Word
Date	Location
Exhibition celebrating the achievements of 500 years of printing and publishing in Scotland.
27 Jun–12 Oct Mon–Fri 10.00am–8.00; Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00	National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

LGBT Centre Relaunch: Film Day
Date	Location
Take the weight off and check out some LGBT flicks, including the world premiere of 'Roma and Juliet', made by Edinburgh's very own LGBT theatre group, The Luvvies.
12 Oct 12.00–6.00	LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, Edinburgh

Marion Drummond and Walter Awison
Date	Location
Works by two of the gallery's favourite artists. Glasgwegian Marion Drummond paints mainly in oils and renowned drawer Walter Awlson displays some of his rarer oil and pastel paintings. There will also be new work shown by Jow Hargan, Julie Dumbarton, Lynn Rodgie and Allison Young.
1 Oct–31 Oct, not Tuesdays Mon & Wed–Sat 10.00am–6.00; Sun 11.30am–5.00	Morningside Gallery, Edinburgh

Mes Amis, Mes Amour
Date	Location
Less a romantic comedy than a sentimental fantasy of city living among an ultra-friendly community of shopkeepers and bistro-owners, Levy's film examines the incompatibilities of two middle-aged pals who are both divorced and decide to co-habit. The visual and verbal gags reap precious few dividends, however, and Levy appears only to be able to conceive of London in picture-postcard terms.
10 Oct–16 Oct 12.45	Cameo, Edinburgh

Sunday Science: Red Squirrel Watch
Date	Location
The Moredun Research Institute tell what efforts are being made to conserve the red squirrel. Suitable for over 5s.
12 Oct 12.00–4.00	Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Alison Hardcastle: So Far So Good
Date	Location
Hardcastle is an illustrator, designer and printmaker and makes paper-based products. This is a collection of her screenprints and collages.
26 Sep–19 Oct Mon–Sat 12.30–5.30; Sun 12.00–5.00	Red Door Gallery, Edinburgh

Bags of Art
Date	Location
Collect a bag of new activities from the Art Station at the top of the stairs to help your family explore the collection, and create your own artwork. Ages 3-12.
Sundays 2.00–4.00	National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh

Brideshead Revisited (Gold Class)
Date	Location
Jarrold's revamp of Evelyn Waugh's classic novel pares back the opulent trimmings of the television series to expose the bare bones of Waugh's lament for the civilised past. Charting blithe social climber Charles Ryder (Goode) on his journey from humble Paddington digs to the aristocratic arcadia, the film focuses on his halting love affair with prim posho Julia (Atwell).
10 Oct–16 Oct 11.30am, 2.15 & 8.30	Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh

City Stories
Date	Location
An exhibition of black and white photographs by Norman McBeath with text by Janice Galloway marking the centenary of the birth of Henri Cartier-Bresson.
25 Sep–31 Oct 9.30am; 6.30	Institut Français d'Ecosse, Edinburgh

The Dark Knight
Date	Location
Nolan's revamp of the superhero franchise reaches its apotheosis with this sequel to 'Batman Begins', a supremely well-imagined, perfectly executed film that combines blockbuster spectacle with indie cinema cool and smarts. Psychotic, chaos-loving clown The Joker (Ledger) is introduced as the dark knight's ultimate nemesis and a thrilling battle slowly terrorises the populace of Gotham.
11 Oct–12 Oct Sat & Sun 12.50	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh

Life Among People and PINPIM
Date	Location
Manchester's articulate rockers, Life Among People, return for their fourth tour of Scotland.
12 Oct 9.00	Bannerman's, Edinburgh

Los and Ram Bam Thank You Mam
Date	Location
Scuffed indie blues.
12 Oct 8.00	The Hive, Edinburgh

Open Here
Date	Location
As part of the '500 Years of Printing in Scotland' celebrations this is a display of staff and student work and a chance to see work produced in the newly refurbished workshop.
4 Oct–12 Oct Mon–Thu 10.00am–8.00; Fri 10.00am–4.00; Sat & Sun 10.00am–2.00	Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh

Righteous Kill
Date	Location
New York police detective partners Rooster (Pacino) and Turk (De Niro) duke it out over a series of cop killings while staring admiringly at each other as if they're celebrating a diamond-wedding anniversary. When they met in Michael Mann's 'Heat' the anticipation was enormous but 13 years and a loss of kudos later, not so much.
10 Oct–16 Oct 12.55, 3.25, 5.55 & 8.25; Sat 5.55 & 8.25; Sun 8.25; Mon 12.55, 3.25 & 5.55	Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
10 Oct–16 Oct 9.10	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh

Space Age: Exploration, Design and Popular Culture
Date	Location
This exhibition looks at how space has impacted art, film, music and popular culture. A display of nearly 300 objects from the Victoria & Albert's Museum of Childhood suitable for space enthusiasts of all ages.
11 Oct–4 Jan 2009 Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 12.00–5.00	City Art Centre, Edinburgh

Summer Hours (L'Heure d'ete)
Date	Location
It's the 75th birthday of widowed matriarch Helene, and attending the celebrations are her three children, grandchildren and elderly housekeeper, who must decide collectively what to do with their artistic inheritance when Helene passes away soon after. Not tied down to a conventional three-act structure, the film's themes emerge naturally from the drama.
10 Oct–13 Oct Fri 1.15, 3.30 & 8.30; Sat 1.15, 3.30 & 8.40; Sun 3.30; Mon 3.30, 6.15 & 8.45	Filmhouse, Edinburgh

Tropic Thunder (Gold Class)
Date	Location
While filming a war movie, three Hollywood actors become embroiled with a heroin cartel run by a tyrannical 12-year-old (Brandon Soo Hoo) and are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying. Like Stiller's previous directorial efforts, 'Tropic Thunder' looks like it has been plotted by a child simpleton but most of the time you'll be laughing too hard to notice, or care.
10 Oct–16 Oct 12.20, 3.00, 5.30 & 8.15	Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh

Wilson Noble
Date	Location
Acoustic folk.
12 Oct 7.30	The Ark, Edinburgh

The Women
Date	Location
Depressing update of Clare Booth Luce's 1936 satirical play set in the idle and bitchy world of wealthy wives and divorcees. US TV writer Diane English adapts and directs with little feeling for the sacred text she is dealing with. Some adequate performances, nice costumes and a few decent one-liners aside this prompts the inevitable question: why?
10 Oct–16 Oct 5.50; Sat & Sun 12.15 & 5.50	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
11 Oct–12 Oct Sat & Sun 10.30am	Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh

Big Draw 2008
Date	Location
Artists Louise Fraser, Juliana Capes and Lindsey Hamilton lead free drawing activities for all ages, inspired by the displays. Suitable for ages 5+.
12 Oct 1.30–4.30	Dean Gallery, Edinburgh

Botanical Illustration Diploma
Date	Location
A selection of work by the Diploma in Botanical Garden Edinburgh at the end of their first year.
1 Oct–31 Oct 10.00am–4.30	Royal Botanic Garden (Library Foyer), Edinburgh

Connect: Super Science Shows
Date	Location
A revolving series of family science shows: 'Alex's Amazing Adventure'; 'Fantastic Forces'; or' Sounds Amazing!' Limited places. Ages 5+
Saturdays, Sundays 12.15, 1.15, 2.15 & 3.15	National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Quick on the Draw
Date	Location
An activity-packed exhibition all about drawing. With a hands-on activity studio, it's perfect for a day out with the kids.
11 Oct–4 Jan 2009 Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 12.00–5.00	City Art Centre, Edinburgh

Scotland: A Changing Nation
Date	Location
A major new permanent exhibition charting Scotland and its people from WWI to the present day.
11 Jul–31 Dec 10.00am–5.00	National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Sing-A-Long-A ABBA
Date	Location
The spirit of the super Swedes lives on in this musical extravaganza with live singers, on-screen lyrics, fancy dress and a party atmosphere.
12 Oct 7.30	Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

Step Brothers
Date	Location
This sporadically funny but generally gross comedy features Brennan (Ferrel) and Dale (Reilly), two grown men who despite pushing 40 are still living at home. An unlikely twilight romance between their parents brings them together, leading the step-brothers to repel each other before teaming up to form an alliance.
11 Oct–12 Oct Sat & Sun 10.20am	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh

Strange Town
Date	Location
A youth theatre for 14-18 year olds to learn about performing. No previous experience is required.
30 Sep–16 Dec, not Wednesdays–Mondays, 21 Oct, 4 Nov 6.00–8.00	Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

The Sunday Sessions
Date	Location
Mixed night of up-and-coming talent playing originals and covers.
Sundays 7.00	The Jam House, Edinburgh

Call to Arms
Date	Location
An exploration of the technology used by the Scottish infantry at various points throughout history, with a hands on element.
23 May–1 Feb 2009, not 25 Dec, 1 Jan 2009 (23 May–31 Oct 9.45am–5.45) (1 Nov–1 Feb 2009 9.45am–4.45)	National War Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh

The Dark Knight (Gold Class)
Date	Location
Nolan's revamp of the superhero franchise reaches its apotheosis with this sequel to 'Batman Begins', a supremely well-imagined, perfectly executed film that combines blockbuster spectacle with indie cinema cool and smarts. Psychotic, chaos-loving clown The Joker (Ledger) is introduced as the dark knight's ultimate nemesis and a thrilling battle slowly terrorises the populace of Gotham.
10 Oct–16 Oct 5.00	Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh

The Duchess
Date	Location
Period drama retelling the true life story of early 19th century socialite Georgiana Cavendish (Knightley), who finds herself in a mismatched and temperamental marriage, complete with a meddling other woman. She falls for the future prime minister Charles Grey (Cooper) but only inequality and tragedy can come of such assignations. Familiar and tedious stuff,'The Duchess' is essentially a beautifully shot period TV drama.
10 Oct–16 Oct 2.35, 5.05 & 7.40; Sat 2.35 & 7.40	Dominion, Edinburgh
11 Oct–12 Oct Sat & Sun 10.45am	Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
11 Oct–12 Oct Sat & Sun 11.40am	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh

Gillian McDonald & Frank McLaughlin
Date	Location
Fine multi-instrumental and singing duo.
12 Oct 8.30	Wee Folk Club, Edinburgh

Heroes
Date	Location
A critical re-examination of what we mean by the term 'Victorian values', focused through portraits and information on the individuals considered role models in that society.
30 May–7 Dec	National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

John Muir Wood and the Origins of Landscape Photography in Scotland
Date	Location
Arguably Scotland's first systematic landscape photographer, John Muir Wood travelled Scotland by steamer documenting the country, as shown in these photographs taken during 1840-1860. Works by Robert Adamson, David Octavius Hill, Thomas Keith, Horatio Ross and WHF Talbot are also displayed to contextualise his output.
2 Aug–26 Oct 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00	National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

Kidnap
Date	Location
A week before her eighteenth birthday celebration, Sonia (Lamba) is kidnapped. An old enemy of her tycoon businessman father wants to settle an old score. Things get more complicated when she begins to fall for her attractive abductor Kabir (Khan).
12 Oct–13 Oct Sun 5.00; Mon 8.25	Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Mamma Mia! (Subtitled)
Date	Location
A bride-to-be tries to find out the identity of her real father in the lead up to her wedding on a Greek island. Depressingly faithful film adaptation of abominable Broadway and West End ABBA song musical mega hit. The popularity of films like this certainly make one wonder about the rampancy of mental illness in our culture.
12 Oct–13 Oct Sun 2.40; Mon 5.10	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh

Pixel Perfect
Date	Location
Eclectic mix of 80s, 90s, 00s and retro junk.
Sundays 7.00–3.00am	Espionage, Edinburgh

Psycho
Date	Location
Hitch's misogynistic masterpiece has a young secretary take off to hicksville with a bagful of her boss' money. Unfortunately for her, she chooses to put up at the Bates' Motel, run by that nice Norman boy. The ironic dialogue ('Mother's not quite herself today') make it a joy to catch any time around. We liked it, didn't we mother . . . mother?
12 Oct 8.00	Scotsman Screening Room, Edinburgh

Richard Hamilton: Protest Pictures
Date	Location
Retrospective giving an (incomplete) idea of just how influential the great British pop artist has been. His critiques of the way mass media communicates politics might now seem commonplace, but this is a good reminder of just who pioneered those techniques in the first place.
31 Jul–12 Oct, not Mondays 10.00am–5.30	Royal Botanic Garden (Inverleith House), Edinburgh

Star Wars: Clone Wars
Date	Location
Emperor Palpatine, Count Dooku and General Grievous are poised to rule the galaxy. The universe rests in the hands of the daring Jedi Knights, led by Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi, along with brand-new heroes such as Anakin's padawan learner, Ahsoka. Like the more recent 'Star Wars' films, this is fairly tedious stuff, but it is nicely animated and fans will probably love it.
11 Oct–12 Oct Sat & Sun 12.50	Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Used Bookshop
Date	Location
A large book sale of used and nearly new books. All very reasonably priced at either 50p or £1. Proceeds will go towards conservation work at the property and book donations are welcome.
21 Mar–31 Oct 10.00am–5.00	Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh

Whose Lunch Is It Anyway?
Date	Location
Knights of the art of improvised comedy Stu & Garry return valiantly to their Sunday afternoon slot. With free comedy, hot food and lemonade, what peasant could ask for more?
Sundays Sun 1.00	The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh

Footlights
Date	Location
Get closer to the smell of the grease paint with a collection from the National Galleries of Scotland of artists who have chosen to record events and performances.
9 Aug–16 Nov 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00	National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

Cilla's Karaoke Capers
Date	Location
Grab the mic and try to impress Miss Cilla Slack with your caterwaulings.
Sundays 10.30–3.00am	GHQ, Edinburgh

Impressionism and Scotland
Date	Location
Scottish Impressionism from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, comprising over 100 works by artists as diverse as Whistler, Corot, McTaggart and the Glasgow Boys, as well as Monet, Manet, Degas, Van Gogh and the Scottish Colourists.
19 Jul–12 Oct 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00	National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

Jesus, You Know
Date	Location
Filmed in Viennese Catholic churches, Seidl's documentary clinically records subjects as they turn to Jesus for therapy, friendship and fortunes.
12 Oct Sun 6.00	Filmhouse, Edinburgh

Kung Fu Panda
Date	Location
Overweight panda Po (Black) joins his heroes, the Fierce Five, in a butt-kicking adventure when the valley of peace is threatened with the return of bad kung fu master, Tai Lung (McShane). This is Dreamworks-does-manga animation, overlaid with an Eastern version of the fated place-in-the-universe style philosophy originally trademarked in 'The Lion King'.
11 Oct–12 Oct Sat & Sun 10.45am	Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh

New Academicians
Date	Location
Paintings, prints and sculpture from new inductees into the academy, Delia Baillie, Michael Agnew and James Castle.
26 Sep–26 Oct Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 12.00–5.00	Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh

New Acquisition
Date	Location
Inverness-born Alexander Munro was one of Scotland's most innovative and talented sculptors, with close ties to the early pre-Raphaelites as a friend of both Rossetti and Millais. The Gallery purchased some extraordinary examples of his work in 2007, which are now on display.
1 Sep–30 Nov	National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

Open Mic
Date	Location
Comedy band Lazyhand host this open mic shindig.
Sundays 8.30	The Tron, Edinburgh

Peter Pretsell: The Beautiful The Absurd The Outlandish The Contradictory
Date	Location
A collection of Peter Pretsell's work from the past 36 years.
29 Sep–25 Oct Mon–Thu 10.00am–8.00; Fri 10.00am–4.00; Sat & Sun 10.00am–2.00	Edinburgh College of Art Sculpture Court, Edinburgh

Print on Film: From This Place Words Fly
Date	Location
Scotland's printing industry is explored by artists Kenny Munro and Edward O'Donnelly.
20 Sep–7 Dec 10.00am–5.00	National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Siglo
Date	Location
Everything from 80s and chart floor fillers to chilled out alternatives.
Wednesdays–Sundays 6.00–3.00am	Siglo, Edinburgh

SMHAFF Awards Ceremony
Date	Location
A showcase of the winning submissions from the SMHAFF 08 Film Competition. Submissions address the stigma and discrimination of mental ill-health directly and also explore issues of mental health and wellbeing in their broadest sense.
12 Oct