Wednesday 26 Oct
Bootmen
Sean and Mitchell are two brothers who work at a steel mill in a rough-and-tumble area of New South Wales, Australia. Sean is a talented dancer and thinks this could be his ticket to a better life; Mitchell, however, is more practical, and tries to talk his brother into joining him as he opens a new business, leaving dancing as a hobby. Tensions grow between the brothers when Sean quits his job to study with a well-known dance troupe and come to a head when Sean and Mitchell fall for the same woman, Linda. Starring: Adam Garcia, Sophie Lee and Sam Worthington.
3:00 KSA
0:00 GMT
Oscar And Lucinda
At an early age Oscar Hopkins (Ralph Fiennes) parted ways with his father, denouncing a puritanical form of Christianity and instead accepting the Church of England's. He was an avid student of theology who, even in more liberal surroundings, was considered somewhat of a heretic by his peers. More specifically, Hopkins' colleagues were outraged by the clergyman's fervor for gambling and his ardent defense of its religious permissibility. Oscar argued that faith in God itself was a gamble, and that wagering on a racehorse or card game was no different. Hopkins eventually grew tired of England. In search of both a fresh flock and new experience, the theologian decided to migrate to what was then a new British colony: Australia. While in transit he meets Lucinda Leplastrier (Cate Blanchett), a glassmaker and Outback native visiting England to buy machinery for her recently acquired business. On the surface the pair appear to be an incompatible couple: Lucinda is wealthy and assertive while Oscar is poor and timid. Despite that, both reject society's expectations of their respective roles and subsequently find a common ground. Oscar achieves this with an unorthodox approach to ministry; Lucinda adopts a feminist worldview, a unique stance for women in the nineteenth century. They also share a love of gambling, and ignore those who shun their morally ambiguous pastime. Though Hopkins loves Lucinda, his timidness impedes him from bluntly saying so. That changes when the Reverend Dennis Hasset (Ciaran Hinds) begins to court Lucinda. To win the businesswomen's affection Oscar must appeal to her favorite vice, wagering not just money but his heart and soul in the process. Oscar and Lucinda was nominated for an Academy Award. It is based upon the acclaimed, identically titled novel by author Peter Carey. Rating: Rated R for a scene of sexuality, and for brief violence.
4:30 KSA
1:30 GMT
Loser
A college student, branded a loser by his roommates and booted from the dorm, falls in love with a coed who has eyes for their professor.
6:00 KSA
3:00 GMT
Monster Night
Forced to stay home and babysit on Halloween night while all his friends are out having fun, a teenage boy is less than thrilled. But suddenly things get exciting for him and his siblings when it turns out the house is haunted. Starring : Christian Salazar, Robert Carradine and Vanessa Angel.
7:30 KSA
4:30 GMT
Blow Dry
Two beauty salons in the small English town of Keighley are locked in a heated rivalry over the National Hairdressing Championships. Local hairdresser Phil was once the golden boy of the competition until his wife and model Shelly left him and their son Brian to set up shop with her lover Sandra. Retired from the scene, Phil wants nothing to do with all the excitement surrounding the beautiful and stylish crowd that has flocked to the town. However, as the preparations for the big event begin to unfold, it becomes clear that the out-of-towners aren't playing by the rules, so rivals Phil, Shelly and Sandra must put aside their differences and team up to put their town back on the map and their family back on track.
9:00 KSA
6:00 GMT
Catch and Release
“Catch and Release” is Oscar-nominee Susannah Grant’s directorial debut about a soon-to-be bride whose big day transforms from a wedding party to a memorial service. The comedy-drama shows Gray Wheeler, played by Jennifer Garner, with a happily partnered young lady anxious to wed her boyfriend Grady who she has been with for many years. Tragedy strikes, however, when Grady is accidentally killed while fishing with his pals. The following day, where the movie begins, Gray is attending her fiancée’s funeral alongside his family and friends; what would have been a joyous occasion is now filled with gloom. After mingling with the mourners Gray finds the environment unbearable and runs to an upstairs bathroom, crawls into its tub, and closes the shower curtain in a bid to be totally alone. Soon afterward Grady’s best bud, Fritz (Timothy Olyphant) enters the room with his latest sexual trophy, an attractive member of the event’s catering service. Unaware of Gray’s presence, the two begin passionately making love – while the former bride listens from behind the curtain. Once the session finishes, and the young girl leaves, Gray reveals herself to Fritz and reprimands him for his distasteful behavior. Predictably, this marks the beginning of a love-hate relationship that lasts for the remainder of the film. When upcoming financial strife forces Gray out of her home, Grady’s pals, including Fritz, invite her to their bachelor pad. This new living arrangement inevitably forces Fritz and Gray to confront their feelings for one another, though not without some speed bumps along the way. Gray’s idealistic perception of her deceased fiancé begins to fade after a lawyer reveals his hidden fortune, totaling over a million dollars. She also learns that her knight in shining amour had been sending $3000 to an anonymous woman in Los Angeles, which she suspects means he was cheating on her. Meanwhile, Gray’s would-be mother-in-law, Maureen (Juliette Lewis), callously demands that Gray return the couple’s wedding ring. As the picture continues to unfold the saying, “Things are not always what they seem” is reinforced. Gray will discover that those who appear to be perfect might indeed be substantially worse than those with minor character flaws. While the plot may seem completely devoid of humor, it in fact does induce laughter on many occasions. The soundtrack features songs by artists like the Foo Fighters and The Lemonheads. Director Susannah Grant has also penned the screenplays for pictures such as “Pocahontas” (1995), “Erin Brockovich” (2000), and “28 Days” (2000). “Catch and Chase” is rated PG-13 for sexual content, harsh language, and some drug use.
10:30 KSA
7:30 GMT
Rat Race
Donald P. Sinclair (John Cleese) is a billionaire with too much time on his hands. For fun, he invites other tycoons to his Las Vegas casino, where they play Monopoly with real money. Bored, they are looking for a new high stakes challenge and Sinclair has an elaborate new plan. While some men may gamble by betting on horse or car races, Donald and his pals want to race humans, testing both their physical and mental agility. A number of special gold coins are placed in slot machines at the billionaire's casino. Those (un)lucky players who find them are invited to participate in an interstate heat from Nevada to New Mexico. The first participant to reach New Mexico receives $2 million in cash, but either Donald or one of his aristocratic pals is the real winner. Together the men place bets on which contestant will reach their goal first, and much more is at stake than a measly $2 million. The contenders include a sleepy foreigner from an unknown country, an ordinary mom, a shamed former football referee, a teen idol, and a female helicopter pilot -- just to name a few. Each player possesses their own unique skill, and predicting the winner is not an easy task for the game's financiers nor the film's audience. Relentless laughs are guaranteed by the presence of an all star comedic cast including Rowan Atkinson, Whoopi Goldberg, Jon Lovitz, and many more familiar faces. Rat Race was an overwhelming commercial success, garnering $85.4 million in ticket sales -- nearly twice its production cost. Well-known tunes are featured throughout the picture such as the Baha Men's Who Let the Dogs Out, Smash Mouth's All Star and songs by Aretha Franklin and The Four Tops. Rating: Rated PG-13 for sexual references, crude humor, partial nudity and explicit language.
12:00 KSA
9:00 GMT
27 Dresses
“27 Dresses” is an enjoyable film that introduces an eclectic mix of comedy and romance and stars the lovely Katherine Heigl as Jane who never says no to her friends when she is asked to be a bridesmaid. Jane has been a bridesmaid 27 times and for each bride she has selflessly taken on her bridesmaid’s duties as she planned and organized everything needed for the perfect wedding…there is one problem though, Jane is secretly in love with her boss, George, and is nurturing dreams of a lovely, romantic wedding of her own some day. Meanwhile as fate would have it Jane meets Kevin, a cynical writer who finds her attractive, and during the same week her flirtatious younger sister Tess comes to town. Things get even more complicated when Jane finds out she may end up losing George to none other than her very own sister, whom George proposes to and to make matters worse, Jane may be called upon to plan their wedding Meanwhile, Kevin tries to get Jane's attention and has an idea that may advance his career. Can Jane uncork her feelings? Heigl is a pleasure to watch, as she has the kind of crowd-pleasing, no-nonsense presence that could ground any film, so 27 Dresses greatly benefits from her comedic skill and charm. Heigl deserves comparisons to the likes of Julia Roberts for her sheer likability and like the classic Pretty Woman, women will likely watch 27 Dresses as a pleasant diversion- aware of the fantasy, but still delighted by the attractive lady in the different outfits. 27 Dresses attained great success, grossing $159,633,944 at the US box office.
13:30 KSA
10:30 GMT
Wilby Wonderful
A day-in-the-life dark comedy concerning a group of islanders, their respective secrets, and one man's plan to kill himself quietly.
15:00 KSA
12:00 GMT
The Weather Man
Dave Spritz, chief weather forecaster for Chicago’s most popular morning news program. Despite his high-profile position and light work week, life tends to manoeuvre against Spritz when he is away from the office. Pulling in over $200,000 a year for a couple of hours of work each day, Dave has even changed his last name to Spritz at the suggestion of his agent because it sounds more refreshing. The son of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Spritzel, David Spritz frequently gets fast-food thrown at him on the street for reasons beyond his understanding. Could the reason for this be that David's job, though lucrative, requires little exertion, allowing him to occupy what even he admits is a relatively easy existence? Living in the shadow of his father's greatness, and in the wake of a recent marital separation, David messily struggles to impress his father, reconnect to his estranged wife, and save his troubled kids, all while trying to land a coveted job in New York. His listless and overweight daughter Shelly earns a cruel nickname at school because her clothes are too tight. His son Mike abuses marijuana, then fends off advances from his drug counsellor, a sexual predator. David's efforts to reach and protect his kids feel realistic in that they are heartfelt, but not always successful. Likewise, David's marriage contains tangible flaws that reveal themselves in interesting ways. He overcompensates as a father, signing Shelly up for archery lessons that go unused. He is unsuccessfully trying to measure up to his own dad. When opportunity presents itself in the form of a national gig on a New York-based program, Spritz pursues it like a Doberman would approach a steak. To him, the new job will instantly fix his problems at home. Viewers are taken on David's journey from the lazy desire for things to be easy to the hard realization that things never are. The film is rated R for strong language and sexual content.
17:00 KSA
14:00 GMT
Fast Track
Tom Reilly (Zach Braff of Scrubs fame) is a slacker husband who lets his lawyer wife, Sofia (Amanda Peet) bear most of the couple's expenses. When Sofia discovers she is pregnant, however, she decides to temporarily retire from law and become a full-time, stay-home mother. To compensate, Tom pursues a promotion at work but is fired instead. The couple is then forced to leave New York City and relocate to Ohio, where the father-to-be begins working at his dad's advertising firm. His mentor at the progressive, highly unorthodox agency is Chip Sanders (Jason Bateman), a seemingly likable guy who is paralyzed from the waist down and bound to a wheelchair. The pair's initial meeting was somewhat uncomfortable, a feeling further compounded when Tom learns that Sofia was his mentor's high school sweetheart. More problematic, Chip is intent upon winning her back. That seems unlikely however – at least at first. Yet through inevitable day-to-day and face-to-face contact with Tom, Chip seizes any opportunity to embarrass his new coworker. Bateman's character soon reveals a hidden, dark, and highly manipulative side of himself that eventually enrages Tom and forces him to respond angrily. Yet Sanders' friends and colleagues only know his outward façade; to them, he is a harmless, friendly, and helpful guy who refuses to bow down in the face of adversity. How could Tom dislike, let alone fight someone with Chip's stature? Slowly, Sofia begins to reminisce upon her high school years. More specifically, and much to Reilly's surprise, she recollects Chip's remarkable sexual prowess. This, alongside her husband's recent repeated blunders, helps Sanders to woo Sofia back into his – chair. Luckily, Tom unearths evidence that Chip may be hiding more than just a nasty personality from others. But with help from his best friend Paco (Yul Vazquez) the handicapped heartbreaker's days are numbered. Fast Track features songs by indie rock band Voxtrot, A.C. Newman, and classic rock group Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
19:00 KSA
16:00 GMT
Monsters Vs Aliens
A woman is transformed into a giant after she is struck by a meteorite on her wedding day becomes part of a team of monsters sent in by the U.S. government to defeat an alien mastermind trying to take over Earth. When a radioactive meteor hurtles into Susan Murphy on her wedding day, she is transformed into a towering, platinum-haired giant. Taken away by the government and dubbed "Ginormica," Susan is introduced to other scientific oddities, including the amphibious Missing Link, the dim blob B.O.B. and the brilliant, bug-headed Dr. Cockroach. These "monsters" are released from captivity when a massive alien robot sent by the scheming Gallaxhar appears in San Francisco and clearly does not come in peace. With little time to adjust to her new stature, Susan must learn to work with her strange allies to avoid an all-out extraterrestrial invasion. Co-directed by Rob Letterman and Conrad Vernon this enjoyable animated production riffs on 1950s sci-fi movies while also playfully referencing everything from Dr. Strangelove to Close Encounters of the Third Kind. The vocal talent, which also includes Stephen Colbert as a daft, keyboard-playing American president, is top-notch, adding plenty of personality to the super-sized visuals and eye-popping effects. Conveying an easy-going sense of humor that will delight kids and amuse adults, the movie is fun family fare that is sure to leave everyone thoroughly entertained. This movie is rated PG for sci-fi action, some crude humor and mild language.
21:00 KSA
18:00 GMT
Hot Rod
Andy Samberg is Rod Kimble, a lovable loser who is, without a doubt, the world’s worst stuntman and probably the only one that performs on a Moped. He does have a group of loyal friends who serve as his crew and a possible romance with girl-next-door, Denise, who is home for the summer from college. When Rod’s hated step-father’s life is dependant on an expensive transplant, Rod wants to perform the ultimate stunt to raise the money to save his life, just so he can have yet another chance to beat the tough old guy in a fight and earn his respect once and for all. Some funny antics follow as Rod backs out of the stunt but has yet another change of heart. Hot Rod’s soundtrack features a plethora of 80s tracks, namely by Swedish cheese-rock group Europe. Other notable songs include Stacey Q’s “Two of Hearts,” Giorgio Moroder’s “Chase,” and Herbie Hancock’s “Rockit.” The picture is rated PG-13 for crude humor, language, some comic drug use, and violent content.
23:00 KSA
20:00 GMT
Rat Race
Donald P. Sinclair (John Cleese) is a billionaire with too much time on his hands. For fun, he invites other tycoons to his Las Vegas casino, where they play Monopoly with real money. Bored, they are looking for a new high stakes challenge and Sinclair has an elaborate new plan. While some men may gamble by betting on horse or car races, Donald and his pals want to race humans, testing both their physical and mental agility. A number of special gold coins are placed in slot machines at the billionaire's casino. Those (un)lucky players who find them are invited to participate in an interstate heat from Nevada to New Mexico. The first participant to reach New Mexico receives $2 million in cash, but either Donald or one of his aristocratic pals is the real winner. Together the men place bets on which contestant will reach their goal first, and much more is at stake than a measly $2 million. The contenders include a sleepy foreigner from an unknown country, an ordinary mom, a shamed former football referee, a teen idol, and a female helicopter pilot -- just to name a few. Each player possesses their own unique skill, and predicting the winner is not an easy task for the game's financiers nor the film's audience. Relentless laughs are guaranteed by the presence of an all star comedic cast including Rowan Atkinson, Whoopi Goldberg, Jon Lovitz, and many more familiar faces. Rat Race was an overwhelming commercial success, garnering $85.4 million in ticket sales -- nearly twice its production cost. Well-known tunes are featured throughout the picture such as the Baha Men's Who Let the Dogs Out, Smash Mouth's All Star and songs by Aretha Franklin and The Four Tops. Rating: Rated PG-13 for sexual references, crude humor, partial nudity and explicit language.
1:00 KSA
22:00 GMT
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