OCTOBER 2012 @ RBCFT

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Fri 26 (7.30), Sat 27 (7.30)& Mon 29 (6.30 ) October

Lawless
John Hillcoat, USA 2012, 115m, CTBC

John Hillcoat follows up his 2009 hit ‘The Road’ with the true story of the Bondurant Brothers whose bootlegged alcohol and fearless attitude made them infamous in Prohibition-era Virginia. Corroborating with the townsfolk, the sheriff turns a blind eye to the locals’ production of illegal moonshine, leaving the brothers unchallenged in their prolific trade; that is until new law enforcer Charley Rakes comes to town threatening the brothers and their way of life. A thrilling tale of revenge, blood feuds and family pride.

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Tue 30 (6.00 & 8.00) October

Hope Springs
David Frankel, USA 2012, 99m, 12A

Romantic comedy from the ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ director David Frankel in which Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones play a couple of more than three decades dealing with a sparkless - and sexless - marriage who embark on a week-long counselling session to work on their relationship.

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Wed 31 (7.30) October - Halloween

Jaws
Steven Spielberg, USA 1975, 124m, 12A Contains moderate threat and occasional gory moments

Steven Spielberg’s 1975 shark saga transformed his career and set the standard for the New Hollywood popcorn blockbuster while frightening millions of movie-goers out of the water.

When pieces of human flesh wash upon the shore of a popular tourist resort, Police Chief Brody (Roy Scheider) suspects the worst, but local officials, mindful of the lucrative tourist trade, refuse to put the island on a business-killing shark alert. After more deadly attacks, Chief Brody recruits marine biologist Hopper (Richard Dreyfuss) and veteran fisherman Quint (Robert Shaw) to hunt down the legendary beast, only to realise it is the shark that is hunting them.

Aided by John Williams’ unforgettable score, ‘Jaws’ is still terrifying all these years later. Digitally restored copy.

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