Jack Bottomley, Media Correspondent
Silver Screen Weekly - What's Coming Up At The Cinema From Friday 2 June 2023
From Friday 2nd June
The long-awaited sequel to the endlessly imaginative Oscar-winning 2018 animated superhero film Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse sees young Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) re-united with Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld), and cast into the Spider-verse, where he encounters more spider-people than he could ever imagine. But as they clash on how to handle the threat of villain The Spot (Jason Schwartzmen), Miles finds himself in a new fight that redefines what it means to be a hero. Breathtakingly animated and superbly voiced by its brilliant and talented cast, early word is saying that this sequel is every bit as creative, heartfelt and innovative as the original film, and one mighty big gift to fans of Spider-Man lore (no matter what universe you prefer!)
From the ingenious horror mind of director Rob Savage (Host, Dashcam) and A Quiet Place writers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, The Boogeyman adapts the short Stephen King story for the big screen and the result is a chilling horror film that could give you sleepless nights. Telling the story of high school student Sadie (Sophie Thatcher) and her younger sister Sawyer (Vivien Lyra Blair), dealing with the pain of losing their mother and not receiving enough support from their therapist father Will (Chris Messina), until a desperate patient comes calling at their home, bringing with them an entity that feeds on the family’s pain.
From Thursday 8th June
Steven Caple Jr.’s (Creed II) new entry in the blockbusting Transformers franchise acts as a reboot of the series, while simultaneously being a sequel to 2018’s Bumblebee and prequel to Michael Bay’s 2007 film. Rise of the Beasts is set in Brooklyn, 1994, and sees ex-military electronics expert Noah (Anthony Ramos) and artefact researcher Elena (Dominique Fishback) caught up in the three-way conflict of the Maximals, Predacons and Terracons, as they help Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen) and the Autobots in protecting the Earth from the threat of Unicron’s (Colman Domingo) arrival. Action-packed and filled with many exciting characters from the expansive lore of Hasbro’s enduring creation, fans have a lot to be excited about here!
Other releases:
Wait For Me (15) (British drama about a woman trapped in a life she looks to escape, in order to reconnect with her daughter.) - Friday 2nd June
Mad About The Boy: The Noel Coward Story (12a) (Documentary looking at the life of British actor, playwright, screenwriter and songwriter Noel Coward.) - Friday 2nd June
Thelma & Louise (4K Restoration re-release of Ridley Scott’s 1991 classic female road movie buddy comedy/drama, starring Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis & Brad Pitt.) - Friday 2nd June
Reality (12a) (US Drama based on true events, as a whistleblower is questioned by the FBI.) - Friday 2nd June
The Old Man Movie: Lactopalypse (15) (Estonian animated adult comedy about three children and their grandfather, who must save their village from an exploding cow threat.) - Friday 2nd June
Carmen (15) (Musical drama inspired by the Bizet opera, as a man and a woman go on the run.) - Friday 2nd June
Le Mepris (15) (4K remastered re-release of Jean Luc-Godard’s 1963 French New Wave influential drama, starring Brigitte Bardot, Michel Piccoli, Fritz Lang and Jack Palance.) - Friday 2nd June
Amanda (15) (Italian comedy/drama in which a wealthy young woman seeks out true friendship.) - Friday 2nd June
The Way Of The Dragon (15) (Re-release of Bruce Lee’s 1972 martial arts action film.) - Friday 2nd June
Game Of Death (15) (Re-release of Robert Clouse’s 1978 martial arts action film, starring Bruce Lee.) - Friday 2nd June
Fist Of Fury (15) (Re-release of Lo Wei’s 1972 martial arts action film, starring Bruce Lee.) - Friday 2nd June
The Big Boss (15) (Re-release of Lo Wei’s 1971 martial arts action film, starring Bruce Lee.) - Friday 2nd June
Die Zauberflote – Met Opera 2023 (12a) - Saturday 3rd June
SUGA - Agust D Tour ”D-Day” in Japan: Live (TBC) (Live music event of the South Korean rap star’s new show in Japan) - Sunday 4th June
Wait For Me (15) (British drama about a woman trapped in a life she looks to escape, in order to reconnect with her daughter.) - Friday 2nd June
Mad About The Boy: The Noel Coward Story (12a) (Documentary looking at the life of British actor, playwright, screenwriter and songwriter Noel Coward.) - Friday 2nd June
Thelma & Louise (4K Restoration re-release of Ridley Scott’s 1991 classic female road movie buddy comedy/drama, starring Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis & Brad Pitt.) - Friday 2nd June
Reality (12a) (US Drama based on true events, as a whistleblower is questioned by the FBI.) - Friday 2nd June
The Old Man Movie: Lactopalypse (15) (Estonian animated adult comedy about three children and their grandfather, who must save their village from an exploding cow threat.) - Friday 2nd June
Carmen (15) (Musical drama inspired by the Bizet opera, as a man and a woman go on the run.) - Friday 2nd June
Le Mepris (15) (4K remastered re-release of Jean Luc-Godard’s 1963 French New Wave influential drama, starring Brigitte Bardot, Michel Piccoli, Fritz Lang and Jack Palance.) - Friday 2nd June
Amanda (15) (Italian comedy/drama in which a wealthy young woman seeks out true friendship.) - Friday 2nd June
The Way Of The Dragon (15) (Re-release of Bruce Lee’s 1972 martial arts action film.) - Friday 2nd June
Game Of Death (15) (Re-release of Robert Clouse’s 1978 martial arts action film, starring Bruce Lee.) - Friday 2nd June
Fist Of Fury (15) (Re-release of Lo Wei’s 1972 martial arts action film, starring Bruce Lee.) - Friday 2nd June
The Big Boss (15) (Re-release of Lo Wei’s 1971 martial arts action film, starring Bruce Lee.) - Friday 2nd June
Die Zauberflote – Met Opera 2023 (12a) - Saturday 3rd June
SUGA - Agust D Tour ”D-Day” in Japan: Live (TBC) (Live music event of the South Korean rap star’s new show in Japan) - Sunday 4th June