‘Mickey 17‘ Image courtesy of Warner Bros.
From Fri 7 Mar, Parasite director Bong Joon-ho returns with the highly anticipated sci-fi comedy Mickey 17, with Robert Pattinson starring as the titular clone.
Mickey is a disposable employee sent on an expedition to colonise the ice world Niflhelm. After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact. However, the plan goes awry when Mickey discovers the truth of his disposable existence.
With a supporting cast boasting the likes of Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo and Steven Yeun, Mickey 17 is also seeped in the righteous fury that dominates the themes of Parasite, but unlike Parasite’s drama, it manifests here as a sharp satire – one that can’t be missed in the big screen, or you risk getting spoilers from overhearing yet another friend’s conversations about it.
Have a read of IndieWire’s glowing review, and see the thrilling trailer for Mickey 17.
‘Black Bag‘ Image courtesy of Universal Pictures.
The following week, from Fri 14 Mar, we welcome spy thriller Black Bag to our screens, directed by the legendary Steven Soderbergh.
Michael Fassbender stars as a government agent whose beloved wife (Cate Blanchett) is suspected of betraying the nation. He therefore faces the ultimate test– loyalty to his marriage or his country. Steven Soderbergh was the youngest winner of the Palme d’Or with his debut feature Sex, Lies and Videotape – and has since gone on to direct films such as Ocean’s 11, Logan Lucky, Magic Mike and Erin Brockovich – few, if any, contemporary directors boast such as prolific and varied career and Black Bag is a worth addition to his filmography.
Check out the gripping trailer for Black Bag.
‘One of Them Days‘ Image courtesy of Universal Pictures.
From Tue 25 – Thu 27 Mar we welcome back The New Black Film Collective for another exciting edition of TNB XPO.
Highlights from this year’s programme include a Q&A screening of One of Them Days, the hilarious new comedy produced by Issa Rae.
When best friends and roommates Dreux (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) discover Alyssa’s boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a comical race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.
Take a look at the riotous trailer for One of Them Days. With more films on their way soon, make sure you keep an eye on The New Black Film Collective’s programme here this month.
‘Dr. Strangelove‘ Image courtesy of National Theatre Live.
To wrap up the month, on Thu 27 & Sun 30 Mar get ready for the National Theatre Live showcase of Dr. Strangelove.
Steve Coogan plays four roles in this world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece. When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction.
Led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow), this explosively funny satire is not to be missed.
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