At the Movies: Apr 14 / 21

Tonight Margaret & David review new flicks for Denzel Washington, Steve Carell, Tina Fey and feature a German Film Festival Package.

Can’t wait to see what David Stratton thinks of The Hot Tub Time Machine next week!

April 14:
The Book of Eli
A lone man crosses America to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.
Director: Albert and Allen Hughes
Lead: Denzel Washington

The Eclipse
A widower has ghastly visions and nightmares after the death of his wife.
Director: Conor McPherson
Lead: Ciaran Hinds

Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky + i/v : David speaks with director, Jan Kounen
The attraction between Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky is instant and electric…
Director: Jan Kounen
Lead: Mads Mikkelsen and Anna Mouglalis

Date Night
Mistaken identity turns a married couple’s night out into something thrilling and dangerous…
Director: Shawn Levy
Lead: Steve Carell and Tina Fey

German Film Festival Package

April 21:
The Burning Plain – The story of a mother (Basinger) and daughter (Theron) trying to form a bond after a difficult childhood. Directed and written by Guillermo Arriaga (he wrote Amores Perros, 21 Grams, Babel). Stars Charlize Theron, Kim Basinger, Jennifer Lawrence. Interviews with Guillermo Arriaga and Jennifer Lawrence.

The Hot Tub Time Machine – Four guy friends, all of them bored with their adult lives, travel back to their respective 80s heydays thanks to a time-bending hot tub. Stars John Cusak.

When in Rome – Beth is a young ambitious New Yorker who is completely unlucky in love. However, on a whirlwind trip to Rome, she impulsively steals some coins from a reputed fountain of love, and is then aggressively pursued by a band of suitors. Stars Kristen Bell, Josh Duhamel, Angelica Huston.

Accidents Happen – a wickedly funny story revolving around an accident-prone teenage boy and his family. Stars Geena Davis, Harrison Gilbertson and Erik Thomson. Interviews with Geena Davis and director Andrew Lancaster.

Bunny & the Bull – A British comedy from writer/director Paul King. Without leaving his flat a man decides to reconstruct an earlier trip to Europe with his best friend.

At the Movies airs at 10pm on ABC1.