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This is a time grand confessions – I don’t particularly love popcorn.
Scandalous, right? Actually, not really, but when you go to the movies as much as I do, a popcorn ambivalence doesn’t really fit with the usual moviegoing vibe (thought I do love choctops and lollies aka candy so there’s that).
But that aside, I somehow manage survive going to the movies sans popcorn; not surprising when you consider how many good films are showing there, or about to show there, including these three gems which will make sitting in the cosy dark for 1.5-2 hours feel just perfect …
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
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Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween – until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock’s beloved pumpkin patch! When Shaun turns into mad scientist to help fix the problem, things rapidly spiral out of control… With The Farmer now missing and a wild beast roaming the woods of Mossingham, all the ingredients are in place for a monstrously fun family adventure. Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom is co-directed by the animation filmmakers Steve Cox (Shaun the Sheep: Adventures from Mossy Bottom & The Flight Before Christmas) & Matthew Walker (Shaun the Sheep: Adventures from Mossy Bottom, Lloyd of the Flies series). The screenplay is written by Mark Burton and Giles Pilbrow, based on characters by Nick Park. It’s produced by Richard Beek. Made by Aardman Animation in Bristol. (courtesy First Showing)
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom opens 17 September in Australia and 18 September in U.S.
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House
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“This Halloween, secrets will be unlocked…” The beloved and award-winning BBC comedy Ghosts arrives on the big screen this Halloween. Ghosts‘ stars, writers and creators Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, and Ben Willbond are all back, along with Lolly Adefope, Charlotte Ritchie and Kiell Smith-Bynoe, in this feature length family adventure. Ghosts: The Possession of Button House movie is directed by British TV director Simon Hynd, director on the series Ghosts, Motherland, Mammoth, Can You Keep a Secret?, Death Valley recently. The screenplay is written by the original core: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond. Produced by Andy Brunskill and Alison Carpenter. Made by Monumental TV & BBC Film. (courtesy First Showing)
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House opens in UK on 23 October; Australian dates TBA
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From the book by Nobel Prize-winner Kazuo Ishiguro, Klara and the Sun introduces audiences to Klara (Jenna Ortega), an Artificial Friend who wants nothing more than to find the perfect home. When Klara meets Josie (Mia Tharia), each immediately senses a kindred spirit in the other. Josie also has a fraught relationship with her mother (Amy Adams) and they’ve suffered great loss, but Klara’s innocent wonder and unwavering loyalty begin to heal the family and bring light to Josie’s complicated world. Klara and the Sun is directed by Kiwi actor / writer / filmmaker Taika Waititi, director of the films Eagle vs Shark, Boy, What We Do in the Shadows, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Thor: Ragnarok, Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Next Goal Wins, plus eps of Time Bandits series most recently. The script is written by Taika Waititi and Dahvi Waller. Based on the bestselling novel by Kazuo Ishiguro first published in 2021. Produced by David Heyman, Garrett Basch, Taika Waititi. (courtesy First Showing)
Klara and the Sun opens 23 October in Australia and Canada.