WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN

OPENING IN CINEMAS: 9TH FEB 2012Dramatic-thriller starring Tilda Swinton (Michael Clayton) and John C. Reilly (Magnolia) as parents trying to cope with a daunting combination of guilt and grief after their teenage son goes on a killing spree.After an unplanned pregnancy, Eva (Swinton) struggles to find the balance between her very successful writing career and the attention her son needs, despite her husband’s (John C. Reilly) positive enthusiasm towards their newborn. The effects of this negligence become increasingly apparent, peaking in Kevin’s teenage years (played by Ezra Miller) when he commits murder at his high school. The film unapologetically explores the elements that haunt Eva after the horrific event. Radiohead’s Johnny Greenwood provides the musical backdrop, continuing the growing trend of musicians-gone-movie-score-composers. 

• Running time 1hr 52mins
• TBA
• Trailer

LEONARDO LIVE

OPENING IN CINEMAS: 16TH FEB 2012This is a cinematic invitation to experience the UK National Gallery’s sold-out 2011 exhibition Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan on the big-screen, described by the Telegraph as “the greatest exhibition of the century.”“This exhibition brings together the largest ever number of Leonardo’s paintings, including some never before seen in the UK. In a broadcasting first, Leonardo Live will give art lovers the opportunity to share in the excitement of viewing the exhibition. The film, presented by Tim Marlow and Mariella Frostrup, will explore the exhibition on opening night and feature detailed examinations of the paintings (revealed in astonishing detail through close-up footage) and interviews with special guests and experts. ” (Official synopsis)

• Running time 1hr 25mins
• (PG)
• Trailer

HEADHUNTERS

Norwegian thriller about a corporate art thief who goes for the biggest score of his career, but finds himself in a great danger after the by-the-numbers heist goes bad. Based on the novel by Jo Nesbø.Roger Brown (Aksel Hennie) is married to a ridiculously gorgeous gallery owner and a master corporate headhunter. But to support their luxurious lifestyle, Roger has a side operation. When searching potential CEOs for his clients, he steers the conversation toward cultural tastes, and specifically art. After learning about their personal collections, Roger sends the hopeful businessmen to a job interview and robs their homes, replacing the paintings with convincing frauds. Enter Clas Greve (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Game of Thrones), a CEO in possession of an extremely valuable Peter Paul Rubens painting. The score will set Roger financially free, but the straightforward robbery goes horribly wrong - Clas Greve may turn out to be the worst thing that’s ever happened to Roger Brown.

• Running time 1hr 45mins
• (R16) Contains violence and sex scenes
• Trailer