Carrie

Chloe Grace Moretz stars in this chilling remake of the Stephen King horror classic. Carrie White (Chloe Grace Moretz) is a sheltered teenager who is bullied by her schoolmates and abused at home by her religious fanatic mother Margaret (Julianne Moore). But Carrie has a remarkable secret - she has telekinetic powers that she can manifest at will. When the bullies at school decide to pull a cruel prank on Carrie at the prom, it leads to horrifying consequences. Stephen King's first published novel, Carrie was originally adapted by director Brian De Palma in 1976 with memorable performances from Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie and a youthful John Travolta. The classic original is a frightening yet deeply poignant story of a teenager whose supernatural abilities lead to tragedy. And now, the 2013 version promises to introduce the story to a whole new generation. One thing's for certain - you will know her name!

Alan Partridge Alpha Papa

Alan Partridge has had many ups and downs in his life. National television broadcaster. Responsible for killing a guest on live TV. Local radio broadcaster. A nervous breakdown in Dundee. His self-published book, 'Bouncing Back', subsequently remaindered and pulped. This film portrays the events of the greatest low-to-high-ebb spectrum in his life to date - specifically how he tries to salvage his public career while negotiating a potentially violent turn of events at North Norfolk Digital Radio.

The Hunger Games Catching Fire

A change of rules leads to an even deadlier death match in this blazing sequel to the global blockbuster. At the end of 'The Hunger Games', Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) made a suicide pact with Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson). This forced Panem's President Snow (Donald Sutherland) to back down. Now Snow is determined to regain the upper hand. Since Katniss has become a beacon of hope to the impoverished people of District 12, he begins by deviously manipulating public opinion against her. But he then realises that other winners pose a similar threat in their own districts. So when the 75th annual Hunger Games are announced, there's a rule change to make this the most brutal fight to the death ever! Only previous victors can compete, which means Katniss's ordeal has only just begun. This second film adapted from Suzanne Collins's bestselling trilogy continues the incredible story of one of modern cinema's most compelling heroines.

Gravity

Sandra Bullock and George Clooney are cast adrift in space in this intense sci-fi thriller - Amazing in 3D! Medical engineer Dr Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is on her very first mission aboard the space shuttle Explore. Her commander is veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney), who's on his final flight before retiring. But a seemingly routine spacewalk 372 miles above the Earth ends in disaster when satellite debris ploughs into the shuttle. The impact catapults Stone and Kowalsky into the unforgiving blackness. An eerie silence tells them they have also lost contact with NASA altogether. With a finite supply of oxygen, their prospects seem bleak. But panic and fear gives way to a realisation that their only hope of survival is to work together and travel further into deep space. 'Children of Men' director Alfonso Cuaron returns to sci-fi with this palm-moistening survival thriller, brilliantly shot in immersive 3D.

Philomena

Judi Dench and Steve Coogan star in the moving true story of a woman's epic search for her son. Fifty years ago, naive young Irish girl Philomena Lee (Sophie Kennedy Clark) fell pregnant. This landed her in one of the Catholic Church's notorious Magdalene Laundries as a 'fallen woman'. Her baby boy was subsequently snatched away by nuns and sold to a rich American couple. Today, Philomena (Judi Dench) is a retired nurse who's still desperate to track down her son. Former BBC TV correspondent turned government spin-doctor Martin Sixsmith (Steve Coogan) is sufficiently intrigued to help her. The mismatched duo then embark on a journey that creates a surprising bond between them. Adapted from Sixsmith's book 'The Lost Child of Philomena Lee', this is a charming, touching and unexpectedly funny drama. Directed by Stephen Frears, of 'The Queen' fame, 'Philomena' was received rapturously by critics when it premiered at the Venice Film Festival.

Captain Phillips

Last Thursday I went to see Captain Phillips.

Tom Hanks stars in the incredible true story of the first US ship to be seized by pirates in 200 years. In 2009, the unarmed US container ship Maersk Alabama is charting a course off the coast of Somalia. On his radar, Captain Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks) observes speedboats heading in their direction. He then launches a well-planned emergency procedure that puts the ship into lockdown while its crew hide. The heavily armed pirates led by Muse (Barkhad Abdi) board the vessel, take Phillips hostage, and flee in a lifeboat. So begins a tense, high stakes stand-off that quickly makes international headlines. This true-life thriller is adapted from Captain Phillips' own book about his experiences by 'The Hunger Games' screenwriter Billy Ray. 'The Bourne Ultimatum' director Paul Greengrass delivers a typically complex, nuanced, politically charged action film that focuses on the two contrasting men at the centre of the unfolding drama.

Sunshine On Leith

Peter Mullan and Jane Horrocks star in a feelgood musical woven from the Proclaimers' uplifting hits. Ally (Kevin Guthrie) and Davy (George MacKay) are two young soldiers who return home to Leith after serving in Afghanistan. Ally goes out with Davy's sister, Liz (Freya Mavor), who introduces her brother to Yvonne (Antonia Thomas). Meanwhile, Liz and Davy's parents, Jean (Jane Horrocks) and Rab (Peter Mullan), are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary. Stephen Greenhorn's acclaimed jukebox stage musical took its title from the second album by Scottish musical heroes The Proclaimers. Their hits drive this moving story about the difficulties of adapting to Civvy Street. Actor-turned-director Dexter Fletcher's big-screen adaptation was shot on location in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Among its stunning set-piece numbers is huge performance of 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' featuring 500 dancers outside the National Gallery of Scotland! This is also producer Andrew Macdonald's first film in Scotland since the legendary 'Trainspotting'.

Rush

Chris Hemsworth puts pedal to the metal in the high-octane story of rival Formula 1 legends James Hunt and Niki Lauda. It's 1976 and Formula 1 motor racing is dominated by two contrasting larger-than-life personalities. Austrian-born Niki Lauda (Daniel Bruhl) is a technically brilliant driver who worked his way methodically through the ranks to claim the number one spot at Ferrari. His rival at McLaren is handsome, charismatic, blond Englishman James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth). Hunt's skill behind the wheel belies a louche playboy image. But this is a sport where vehicles and drivers are pushed to the absolute limit. Death can be just a heartbeat away! Written by Oscar nominated 'The Queen' screenwriter Peter Morgan, 'Rush' is another nail-biting true story of triumph and tragedy from 'Apollo 13' director Ron Howard. The thrilling golden age of Formula 1 is meticulously re-created, while the sporting rivalry is brought brilliantly to life by Daniel Bruhl and 'Thor' star Chris Hemsworth.

Man Of Steel

As a young boy, Clark Kent realised he was different from all the kids around him, blessed - or perhaps cursed - with superhuman strength and abilities. Years later, the adult Clark (Henry Cavill) sets out on a journey to discover who he is and where he came from. In the process, he learns to embrace his destiny and become the world's greatest saviour - Superman. Watchmen director Snyder teams up with producer Christopher Nolan and screenwriter David S. Goyer for this spectacular take on the Superman myth. It's a journey from humble roots to heroic icon in which rising Brit actor Cavill dons the famous cape. He's surrounded by a host of acclaimed talent including Amy Adams, Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane and Michael Shannon.

About Time

A man discovers he can time-travel - which is very handy when Richard Curtis influencing the course of his love life! For many young people, their 21st birthday is an important rite-of-passage. For Tim (Domhnall Gleeson) though, it's a bit different from the norm... When he turns 21, he's informed by his Dad (Bill Nighy) that he has the ability to time-travel! Tim is told that he cannot change history but he can change what happens in his own life - which leads to head-spinning complications when it comes to the world of romance! He soon meets and falls head-over-heels for Mary (Rachel McAdams), eventually winning her heart by rewriting history through time-travel trickery. But Tim soon discovers that the wonder of his 'gift' has unexpected and drastic consequences for himself and his loved ones. About Time sees British comedy titan Richard Curtis blend his signature gentle wit with an irresistible time-travel twist!

Only God Forgives

This Afternoon in Llandudno I have been to see Only God Forgives.

A stylish, visceral gangland vengeance thriller from the director and star of 'Drive'. American fugitive Julian (Ryan Gosling) is hiding out in Bangkok, where he runs a boxing club as a cover for the family drug smuggling business. But his past returns to haunt him after his psychopathic big brother Billy (Tom Burke) murders an under-age prostitute. When Billy is himself killed, the brothers' fearsome mother Crystal (Kristin Scott Thomas) dispatches reluctant, conflicted Julian on a revenge mission. This leads him to deadly, samurai sword-wielding retired cop Chang (Vithaya Pansringarm), who's known as the Angel of Vengeance. Acclaimed 'Drive' director Nicolas Winding Refn gets another memorably brooding performance from Ryan Gosling in this brutal, stylised meditation on vengeance. Kristin Scott Thomas is also on scene-stealing form as the venomous ice queen matriarch. Equally terrifying is Thai star Vithaya Pansringarm, whose messianic Chang dispenses instant ultra-violent justice!

Riddick

Vin Diesel reprises his iconic role as the outlaw trapped on a hostile planet, burning for retribution! After his adventures in 'Pitch Black' and 'The Chronicles of Riddick', escaped convict Richard B. Riddick (Vin Diesel) finds himself back where he started. He's betrayed and left for dead on a desolate planet teeming with terrifying predatory aliens. But this stealthy warrior is nothing if not resourceful, not least because of his ability to see in the dark. All his finely honed survival skills are needed when a group of bounty hunters led by Dahl (Katee Sackoff) arrive, determined to take him dead or alive. Nearly ten years after Riddick's last screen appearance, Vin Diesel's furious Furyan explodes back on to the screen in this eagerly anticipated threequel. Also returning is 'Dredd' star Karl Urban as the necromonger Vaako. Joining the cast as bounty hunter Dahl is Katee Sackoff, of 'Battlestar Galactica' fame.

Pain and Gain

This afternoon in Llandudno I have been to see Pain and Gain.

Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson play pumped-up kidnappers in this tongue-in-cheek comedy. Bodybuilder Daniel Lugo (Mark Wahlberg) works at the Sun Gym in Miami. When wealthy businessman Victor Kershaw (Tony Shalhoub) turns up at the gym, it gives cash-strapped Lugo an idea. He formulates a risky plan to kidnap Kershaw and extort his money by means of torture. He even enlists the help of recently-released criminal Paul Doyle (Dwayne Johnson). But while the guys' abs may be impressive, their extortion skills aren't - and when the plan goes horribly wrong, Kershaw hires private investigator Du Bois (Ed Harris) to catch his assailants. Based on the true story of the Sun Gym Gang, Pain and Gain sees mega-director Michael Bay taking a completely different direction to his Transformers blockbusters. With entertainingly meat-headed performances from Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson, this is an outrageous blend of testosterone-fuelled thriller and jet-black comedy.

Elysium

This afternoon in Llandudno I have been to see Elysium.

Matt Damon leads an assault on the ruling elite in this thrilling sci-fi spectacular from the director of 'District 9'. In 2154, the gap between the haves and the have-nots has never been wider. The privileged few live on a giant orbiting space station called Elysium, where there is no war, no poverty and no illness. The rest of humanity scrape by on the ravaged hellhole that is planet Earth. When Matt De Costa (Matt Damon) is exposed to radiation, he has just five days to live. His only hope is to get to Elysium - the most heavily guarded place in the universe! If he succeeds, Matt could also restore equality to the human race. But Elysium's Secretary Rhodes (Jodie Foster) has a secret weapon: the terrifying mercenary Kruger (Sharlto Copley). 'District 9' director Neill Blomkamp benefits from a much bigger budget for this latest distinctive blend of sci-fi action and biting social commentary.

Percy Jackson : Sea Of Monsters

Today in Llandudno I went to see Percy Jackson Sea Of Monsters.

Percy Jackson embarks on a spectacular, perilous quest to track down the Golden Fleece! Dyslexic New York teenager Percy Jackson (Logan Lerman) had quite a shock when he discovered that the gods of Olympus are real. Not only that, but Percy himself is the demi-god son of Poseidon! Together with fellow demi-god Annabeth Chase (Alexandra Daddario) and satyr Grover Underwood (Brandon T. Jackson), Percy now lives in the safe haven of Camp Half-Blood. But his peaceful existence proves short-lived, as destiny has another surprise in store. The Oracle warns that a terrifying ancient foe is about to rise again, bent on vengeance. Their only chance to save Olympus and the world is to find the Golden Fleece in the Sea of Monsters. And those beastie-infested waters are known to humans as the Bermuda Triangle! Based on the second of Rick Riordan's best selling Percy Jackson books, this sequel to the 2010 hit is another rip-roaring fantasy adventure.

About Time

This Afternoon in Llandudno I went to see About Time

A man discovers he can time-travel - which is very handy when Richard Curtis influencing the course of his love life! For many young people, their 21st birthday is an important rite-of-passage. For Tim (Domhnall Gleeson) though, it's a bit different from the norm... When he turns 21, he's informed by his Dad (Bill Nighy) that he has the ability to time-travel! Tim is told that he cannot change history but he can change what happens in his own life - which leads to head-spinning complications when it comes to the world of romance! He soon meets and falls head-over-heels for Mary (Rachel McAdams), eventually winning her heart by rewriting history through time-travel trickery. But Tim soon discovers that the wonder of his 'gift' has unexpected and drastic consequences for himself and his loved ones. About Time sees British comedy titan Richard Curtis blend his signature gentle wit with an irresistible time-travel twist!

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

An outlaw escapes from prison to reunite with his wife in this hauntingly poetic tale of doomed love. In 1970s smalltown Texas, Bob Muldoon (Casey Affleck) and Ruth Guthrie (Rooney Mara) are awaiting the birth of their first child. But this is no ordinary couple - they're dangerous outlaws and fugitives! The duo are apprehended after a heist goes wrong, but not before Ruth has shot local cop Patrick Wheeler (Ben Foster). Bob takes the rap and is sent to jail. Four years later, he busts out and hikes across the Texas hills to find his wife and the daughter he's never seen. But Patrick has anticipated this move and is waiting for him. David Lowery's strikingly beautiful and atmospheric modern-day western was the winner of two prizes at this year's Sundance Film Festival. Bradford Young's superb cinematography is matched by outstanding performances from Casey Affleck and 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' star Rooney Mara

We're The Millers

Jennifer Aniston plays a stripper in this outrageous comedy about a pot dealer who assembles a fake family. When small time weed dealer David Burke (Jason Sudeikis) is robbed, he finds himself in debt to fearsome supplier Brad (Ed Helms). To wipe the slate clean and avoid being eaten by Brad's new pet orca, David agrees to smuggle a 'smidge' of marijuana over the border from Mexico. He figures the best way to avoid attracting attention during this mission is to recruit a squeaky-clean all-American family. Rose (Jennifer Aniston), the cynical stripper next door, agrees to pose as his wife. Surly teen Casey (Emma Roberts) and dorky wannabe customer Kenny (Will Poulter) play their kids. Piling aboard a shiny new RV, this unlikely 'family' embark on a weekend adventure that none of them will forget in a hurry! From the director of 'Dodgeball', this crazy comedy springs plenty of hilarious surprises.

Grown Ups 2

A fun-filled sequel to the hit comedy that proved you don't need to be mature to be an adult! Three years ago, we met old friends Lenny (Adam Sandler), Eric (Kevin James), Kurt (Chris Rock) and Marcus (David Spade). They'd reunited for the funeral of their former basketball coach. But over the course of a memorable weekend, they reverted to their schoolboy selves - despite being adults with families of their own! Now Lenny has decided to move his long-suffering wife (Salma Hayek) and kids back to his rural hometown. Of course, this also means hooking up with his old buddies once again. So the stage is set for a series of riotously funny encounters with bullies old and new, a crazy cop and even crazier wildlife. As the last day of school looms, these arrested adolescents find themselves in need of some life lessons - from their own children!

The Wolverine

Hugh Jackman returns to slice and dice the blockbuster competition as the iconic, adamantium-clawed superhero! Some time after the events of X Men: The Last Stand, Logan/Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) is at his lowest point. All the connections that he held dear have been shattered - leaving him vulnerable and aimless. He's then contacted by a mysterious young woman who brings him to Japan at the behest of a figure from his past. It's here that Logan faces his greatest challenge yet - a test of his physical and emotional capabilities, during which he must learn to control the rage that drives him. Based on the hugely popular samurai character arc in the 1982 Marvel comic-book series Wolverine, Logan's journey this time promises to be his most dramatic and spectacular yet. The exotic background of Japan lends a mystical quality to the rip-roaring comic-book action - as the razor-clawed hero goes head to head with samurai culture in spectacular fashion!

Red 2

Last Thursday I went to see Red 2.

Bruce Willis and his elite old-timer operatives return in an explosive sequel to the hit action-comedy. Former black-ops CIA agent Frank Moses (Bruce Willis) is just beginning to enjoy the comforts of retirement with his girlfriend Sarah Ross (Mary-Louise Parker). But all hell breaks loose once again when ever-paranoid fellow retired agent Marvin Boggs (John Malkovich) re-enters his life. They need to recover a portable nuclear warhead that was smuggled into Moscow during the Cold War by scientist Edward Bailey (Anthony Hopkins). Unfortunately, Bailey has spent the last 32 years in an asylum for the criminally insane. To complicate matters further, MI6 has instructed gun-wielding Victoria (Helen Mirren) to kill Frank! Now the globe-trotting mature agents must use their old-school skills to take on an army of foes in Paris, London and Moscow. Catherine Zeta-Jones joins the incredible A-List cast for this hilarious, thrill-packed sequel to the 2010 sleeper hit.

The Heat

Last Thursday I went to see The Heat.

Chalk and cheese law enforcers hunt down a drug lord in an arresting comedy from the director of 'Bridesmaids'. Sarah Ashburn (Sandra Bullock) is a no-nonsense FBI Special Agent who likes to do things by the book. Uptight, humourless and controlling, she's no team player and deeply unpopular with her fellow Feds. Roly-poly Boston cop Shannon Mullins (Melissa McCarthy) couldn't be more different. Foul-mouthed, rule-bending and streetwise, she has bad guys in fear of their lives. So when the deeply incompatible twosome are teamed up to take down a notorious drug lord, sparks quickly begin to fly! But as they work the case, an unlikely friendship starts to develop. 'Bridesmaids' director Paul Feig and breakout star Melissa McCarthy team up once again for this brilliantly cast female cop buddy comedy. It also sees Sandra Bullock playing an FBI agent for the first time since the hit 'Miss Congeniality' films.

Frances Ha

Tonight I have been to see Frances Ha.

Indie queen Greta Gerwig stars in a warm, funny, perceptive comedy about a woman who's adrift in life. Sparky, klutzy, disorganised 27-year-old Brooklyn girl Frances (Greta Gerwig) describes herself as a dancer, even though she's not very good at it. But life is generally blissful in the apartment she shares with Sophie (Mickey Sumner). Boyfriends have come and gone, but Frances and Sophie have been best friends since college days. Now, however, Sophie is ready to move on and get serious about her career and current beau, Patch (Patrick Huesinger). Caught in something of a time warp, Frances begins to drift. Real-life couple Greta Gerwig and 'The Squid and the Whale' director Noah Baumbach previously worked together on 'Greenberg' and co-wrote the script for 'Frances Ha'. It's superbly photographed in monochrome as a homage to Woody Allen's classic, 'Manhattan'. It also boasts the first major film role for Sting's daughter, Mickey Sumner.

Frances Ha

Tonight I have been to see Frances Ha.

Indie queen Greta Gerwig stars in a warm, funny, perceptive comedy about a woman who's adrift in life. Sparky, klutzy, disorganised 27-year-old Brooklyn girl Frances (Greta Gerwig) describes herself as a dancer, even though she's not very good at it. But life is generally blissful in the apartment she shares with Sophie (Mickey Sumner). Boyfriends have come and gone, but Frances and Sophie have been best friends since college days. Now, however, Sophie is ready to move on and get serious about her career and current beau, Patch (Patrick Huesinger). Caught in something of a time warp, Frances begins to drift. Real-life couple Greta Gerwig and 'The Squid and the Whale' director Noah Baumbach previously worked together on 'Greenberg' and co-wrote the script for 'Frances Ha'. It's superbly photographed in monochrome as a homage to Woody Allen's classic, 'Manhattan'. It also boasts the first major film role for Sting's daughter, Mickey Sumner.

The Worlds End

Last Tuesday I went to see The Worlds End.

The gang behind Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz reunite for the final entry in their hilarious 'Three Flavours Cornetto' trilogy! When they were younger, an intrepid group of friends attempted a pub-crawl to end them all. Twenty years later, Gary King (Pegg) reunites the group in an attempt to stage the same drinking marathon again. The goal, as before, is to reach the fabled pub The World's End. But soon the hard-drinking mates are unexpectedly plunged into a fight for the survival of all mankind! The World's End is the latest collaboration between director Edgar Wright, screenwriter/star Simon Pegg and co-star Nick Frost following Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. Now it's time for last orders as their hit film trilogy comes to a close. Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine and Eddie Marsan co-star in what promises to be another effortless laugh-riot from the 'fried gold' comedy team!

Now You See Me

Last Thursday I went to see Now You See Me.

Four brilliant illusionists use their talents to rob banks in this mind-bending thriller. Meet the self-styled Four Horsemen. Henley (Isla Fisher), Merritt (Woody Harrelson), Michael (Jesse Eisenberg) and Jack (Dave Franco) are stage magicians with a penchant for breathtaking illusions during spectacular stage shows. But there's more to their act than just entertainment. At the climax of their performance in Las Vegas, they teleport an audience member into a bank to steal $140m. This is then showered over the audience as compensation for the bankers' misdeeds. Naturally, these Robin Hood-style antics don't go down too well with bank manager Arthur Tressler (Michael Caine). But then the mysterious Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman) tells him that the robbery was just a distraction while the real trick was set up! Nothing is quite what it seems as the ingenious heist caper meets the brain-melting illusionist drama in 'The Transporter' director Louis Leterrier's gripping thriller.

This Is The End

Last Thursday I went to see This Is The End

The apocalypse strikes during a party at James Franco's house in this outrageously raunchy comedy! James Franco is throwing a party at his luxury home for all his A-list pals. The cream of young Hollywood is there, including Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Jason Segel, Jay Baruchel, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Danny McBride. But while the debauchery escalates, something ominous is happening outside. The ground starts to shake. A giant hole opens up in the lawn. People are sucked into the sky by mysterious lights. And monsters are on the loose! Now the six surviving actors struggle to deal with a real apocalypse. And then Emma Watson shows up, completely trashing her good girl image! Expanded by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg from their own short film, this mind-blowing comedy gives its amazing cast an opportunity to play hilariously exaggerated versions of themselves. You'll be astonished at how horribly some of them die!

Now You See Me

Tonight I have been to see Now You See Me.

Four brilliant illusionists use their talents to rob banks in this mind-bending thriller. Meet the self-styled Four Horsemen. Henley (Isla Fisher), Merritt (Woody Harrelson), Michael (Jesse Eisenberg) and Jack (Dave Franco) are stage magicians with a penchant for breathtaking illusions during spectacular stage shows. But there's more to their act than just entertainment. At the climax of their performance in Las Vegas, they teleport an audience member into a bank to steal $140m. This is then showered over the audience as compensation for the bankers' misdeeds. Naturally, these Robin Hood-style antics don't go down too well with bank manager Arthur Tressler (Michael Caine). But then the mysterious Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman) tells him that the robbery was just a distraction while the real trick was set up! Nothing is quite what it seems as the ingenious heist caper meets the brain-melting illusionist drama in 'The Transporter' director Louis Leterrier's gripping thriller.

The Purge

Tonight I have been to see The Purge.

One family faces terror on a night when all crime is legal in this white knuckle ride of a sci-fi thriller. In the New America of the future, crime is at an all-time low. But this achievement has come at a price. Each year, citizens are permitted to let off steam for one night only in a cathartic orgy of criminality called The Purge. Anything goes - even murder! - as all emergency services are suspended for 12 hours. In their luxury gated community, the Sandin family prepare for the annual lockdown. Dad James (Ethan Hawke) assures his wife Mary (Lena Headey) and kids that everything will be OK. But then a stranger finds his way into their home, hotly pursued by a sinister masked mob. From the people who gave us 'Assault on Precinct 13' and the 'Paranormal Activity' films, this is a thrill-packed vision of a horrifying future.

The Audience

Tonight I have been to see The Audience.

Helen Mirren reprises her Oscar-winning role as Queen Elizabeth II in this eagerly awaited National Theatre production Following its sold-out West End run, Stephen Daldry's The Audience is broadcast live in Cineworld. The acclaimed production is now the proud winner of 2 Olivier Awards - Helen Mirren for Best Actress and Richard McCabe for Best Supporting Actor. Written by Peter Morgan, screenwriter of The Queen, and broadcast as part of National Theatre Live, The Audience takes us behind the doors of Buckingham Palace - into a series of meetings like no other in British society. During her sixty-year reign, Elizabeth II has granted a special weekly audience to each of her twelve Prime Ministers. Both parties have agreed never to repeat what is said. Now, this fascinating blend of fact and fiction imagines the meetings that have taken place between the various Downing Street incumbents and the Queen. A uniquely intimate speculation about the dialogue that occurs between our heads of state, this is an unmissable opportunity to see the regal Helen Mirren return to the role that secured her the Academy Award.

The Great Gatsby

Last Tuesday I went to see The Great Gatsby.

"The Great Gatsby" follows would-be writer Nick Carraway as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz, bootleg kings, and sky-rocketing stocks. Chasing his own American Dream, Nick lands next door to a mysterious, party-giving millionaire, Jay Gatsby, and across the bay from his cousin, Daisy, and her philandering, blue-blooded husband, Tom Buchanan. It is thus that Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super rich, their illusions, loves and deceits. As Nick bears witness, within and without of the world he inhabits, he pens a tale of impossible love, incorruptible dreams and high-octane tragedy, and holds a mirror to our own modern times and struggles.

Star Trek Into Darkness

Last Tuesday I went to see Star Trek Into Darkness.

Kirk, Spock and the rest of the Enterprise crew are back in a spectacular new intergalactic adventure! Back in 2009 J.J. Abrams, the creator of TV sensation Lost, re-booted Star Trek to tremendous success. Respectful of the origins of the franchise, Abrams also brought it up to date for a modern audience - in the process fashioning a massively entertaining blockbuster that pleased both Trekkies and new fans alike. The first film took us back to the roots of Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) and Spock (Zachary Quinto), exploring their tentative beginnings aboard the Enterprise. Now, this highly anticipated follow-up begins when Kirk and Spock are called back to Earth - only to be faced with shocking scenes of devastation. Someone has launched a terrifying attack on Starfleet itself - with the culprit seemingly operating from within. Kirk, Spock, Bones (Karl Urban), Scotty (Simon Pegg), Sulu (John Cho) and the rest of the crew must venture into the depths of space to hunt down a fearsome enemy.

Fast and Furious 6

Tonight I have been to see Fast and Furious 6.

Vin Diesel and the team are back for the sixth instalment of the fender-bending franchise! At the end of the blockbusting Fast Five, Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his crew ended up with an impressive $100 million following their daredevil Rio heist. The latest film picks up with Toretto and the others scattered across the world, unable to return home and forever forced to live on the lam. But they're about to be brought back together by their old nemesis Agent Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson). Hobbs has been tracking a ruthless unit of road-based mercenaries across 12 countries. And their leader (Luke Evans) is unexpectedly being aided by a significant familiar face. Hobbs realises that the only way to outsmart the villains is to assemble Dominic and his crew to take the baddies on at street level. In return, they will be granted full pardons. Brace yourself for yet more gravity-defying stunts, hot women and exotic locations!

The Place Beyond The Pines

Tonight I have seen The Place Beyond The Pines.

A chance encounter between a bank robber and a policeman resounds across the generations in this sprawling thriller. Luke (Ryan Gosling) is a motorcycle stuntman who regularly participates in carnivals across New York State. Then one day, his life changes forever when his ex, Romina (Eva Mendes), informs him that he has an infant son. Realising he must provide for the child, Luke becomes a bank robber, putting his motorcycle skills to use when it comes to making a quick getaway. Meanwhile, ambitious policeman Avery Cross (Bradley Cooper) is aiming to ascend the ladder whilst beset on all sides by rampant corruption. When the lives of these two very different men unexpectedly smash together, it has significant consequences not just for them but also, years later, for their sons. Blue Valentine director Derek Cianfrance reunites with Ryan Gosling for this atmospheric and violent drama. The impressive cast also includes Rose Byrne and Ray Liotta.

The Croods

This afternoon I have been to see The Croods.

The makers of How to Train Your Dragon present a spectacular prehistoric comedy adventure! The Croods are a loveable Stone-Age family. Headed by Dad Grug (Nicholas Cage), they include wife Ugga (Catherine Keener) and eldest daughter Eep (Emma Stone). Grug has only one rule for his brood - never venture outside their cave! But it all gets too much for Eep - whose curiosity gets the better of her. She makes the decision to explore outside the cave - just as a massive earthquake hits. When the dust settles, the family are stunned to discover that their whole world has been transformed! Now Grug must seek out a new home for his family in this strange and unfamiliar environment. And things are complicated even further when Eep takes a liking to nomad Guy (Ryan Reynolds). Filled with memorable characters, this energetic family treat takes viewers young and old on an exciting adventure towards new horizons.

Iron Man 3

This afternoon I have been to see Iron Man 3

Marvel's armour-plated icon returns for the thrilling third instalment in the blockbusting franchise. Everyone's favourite genius billionaire playboy philanthropist Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is back! The flippant hero with a heart of gold now faces his greatest threat yet. It arrives in the form of deadly master-criminal The Mandarin (Ben Kingsley) - a villain who sets about destroying Stark's entire world. Out on his own, Stark must rely on ingenuity to defeat his arch-nemesis whilst fighting to protect the love of his life, Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow). But does he have the mettle to survive The Mandarin's plan and rise up as Iron Man once more? Following the gigantic success of the previous two Iron Man movies and Avengers Assemble, expectations for this third entry are soaring higher than the hot-rod hero himself. Famed Lethal Weapon writer Shane Black takes over as director for what promises to be Iron Man's most thrilling, emotional and action-packed ride yet.

Oblivion

This afternoon I have been to see Oblivion.

Superstar Tom Cruise must fight to save the human race in this epic sci-fi spectacular. In the future, Earth lies devastated and scorched - the result of a decades-long war between humans and an invading alien race called Scavs. The majority of Earth's population have long since abandoned the planet but a select few still remain. Among them is drone repairman Jack Harper (Tom Cruise). Safely stationed in the skies thousands of feet above, Jack is responsible for extracting vital resources from the planet's surface. His job is nearly complete - but Jack's life changes forever when he makes the fateful decision to rescue a stranger from a downed spacecraft. A stranger who apparently shares a connection to his past... This development causes him to question all he knows, and Jack unexpectedly finds himself fighting for the future of all humanity. Cruise teams up with Tron: Legacy director Joseph Kosinski for this visually dazzling post-apocalyptic tale.

The Host

Tonight at Bolton Cineworld I have been to see The Host.

Saoirse Ronan stars in this epic love-story adapted from Twilight author Stephenie Meyer's best-selling novel. In the future, Earth has been overtaken by a parasitic race of aliens called Souls, who have possessed the minds of nearly every human on the planet. Melanie Stryder (Saoirse Ronan) is one of the last remaining human survivors. Whilst out scavenging for food, she comes into contact with fellow survivor Jared (Max Irons), with whom she falls in love. However when Melanie is captured by the Souls, she is taken over by an alien presence called Wanderer. The invaders aim to access her memories and discover where the survivors are hiding. However, Melanie's soul unexpectedly remains active within the host body, forming an unexpected connection between human and alien. Author Stephenie Meyer co-produces this highly anticipated adaptation of her hit novel. The Host is set to be the next teen-movie sensation following the blockbusting success of the Twilight franchise.

The Host

Tonight I have seen The Host.

Saoirse Ronan stars in this epic love-story adapted from Twilight author Stephenie Meyer's best-selling novel. In the future, Earth has been overtaken by a parasitic race of aliens called Souls, who have possessed the minds of nearly every human on the planet. Melanie Stryder (Saoirse Ronan) is one of the last remaining human survivors. Whilst out scavenging for food, she comes into contact with fellow survivor Jared (Max Irons), with whom she falls in love. However when Melanie is captured by the Souls, she is taken over by an alien presence called Wanderer. The invaders aim to access her memories and discover where the survivors are hiding. However, Melanie's soul unexpectedly remains active within the host body, forming an unexpected connection between human and alien. Author Stephenie Meyer co-produces this highly anticipated adaptation of her hit novel. The Host is set to be the next teen-movie sensation following the blockbusting success of the Twilight franchise.

Side Effects

Tonight I have been to see Side Effects.

A troubled young woman is prescribed a mysterious new drug in this compelling drama from director Steven Soderbergh. Emily (Rooney Mara) is plagued by irrational anxieties. Her emotional and psychological problems are exacerbated by the imminent release of her husband Martin (Channing Tatum) from prison. On the advice of her psychiatrist Jonathan (Jude Law), Emily is prescribed a new drug with the aim of keeping her anxiety under control. Initially, the drug seems to do the trick and invests Emily with a sense of clarity that helps to rekindle the spark in her marriage - until she's suddenly implicated in a shocking death. The finger of blame points directly at Emily, but does the wider issue in fact stem from the medication she is using? Soon, everyone is caught in an escalating vortex of lies and deceit. Soderbergh's provocative new film is a sophisticated, engrossing look at a highly controversial subject, underscored with the director's characteristic intelligence.

Oz The Great And Powerful

Tonight I have been to see Oz The Great and Powerful.

It's time to follow the Yellow Brick Road once more as we return to Oz for this spectacular prequel! First released in 1939, The Wizard of Oz is a cinematic masterpiece, beloved by millions around the world. Now Spider-man director Sam Raimi ventures back in time and shows us where the eponymous wizard came from. The story begins with small-time circus magician Oscar Diggs (James Franco) - a man who aspires to greater things. One day, his air balloon is suddenly swept inside a raging, violent tornado and whisked away to the weird and wonderful world of Oz. He then meets three witches - Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams) - who are convinced that he is the saviour everyone has been waiting for. Is Oscar indeed destined to become the fabled Wizard of Oz - one who can save the land from great evil? Filled with Raimi's boundless energy and visual flair, this lavish, big-budget fantasy takes viewers on an incredible journey.

Hansel & Gretel : Witch Hunters

Tonight I have been to see Hansel & Gretel : Witch Hunters.

The classic Grimms fairy tale gets an action-packed fantasy twist replete with weapons and lashings of gore! Ever since a witch attempted to take their lives as children, Hansel (Jeremy Renner) and Gretel (Gemma Arterton) have dedicated themselves to hunting the fiends down. The memory of what happened in that gingerbread house has never left them, and they've grown up to become proficient bounty hunters with an arsenal of high-tech weaponry. The brother and sister duo are a deadly force to be reckoned with - but now they face their greatest foe yet! Several children have disappeared from the German town of Augsburg. Hansel and Gretel are tasked with saving them and exterminating the threat - only to come up against deadly sorceress Muriel (Famke Janssen). Muriel is planning to sacrifice the children at a witches gathering in two days time, and brother and sister are thrown into a fight unlike anything they've ever known.

Arbitrage

Tonight I have been to see Arbitrage.

The life of a millionaire hedge-fund magnate unravels in this engrossing corporate drama. Robert Miller (Gere) is approaching his 60th birthday and has established a multi-million dollar trading empire. He appears to be the epitome of personal and financial prosperity. However, panic is brewing behind the scenes. Miller is attempting to sell his vast empire to a major bank whilst avoiding detection for his fraudulent activities. Not only that, he's also cheating on his wife Ellen (Susan Sarandon) with art dealer Julie (Laetitia Casta). One false move later and he arouses the suspicions of NYPD Detective Michael Bryer (Tim Roth). As his world begins to unravel, Robert strives to maintain the image of the successful, all-American businessman. He's the man who appears to have it all - but is he on the verge of losing everything? Nicholas Jarecki's thoughtful directorial debut features a superb, Golden Globe-nominated performance from Richard Gere.

Cloud Atlas

Yesterday in Llandudno I went to see Cloud Atlas.

This sweeping drama examines the connection between the lives of several characters across the centuries. Stretching across a vast expanse of time, Cloud Atlas is a hugely ambitious epic about the spiritual link between people from different eras. The film interweaves six different stories ranging from the 19th century to the distant future, each one forming part of a glorious tapestry of human existence. Beginning in 1849 with an American lawyer who is travelling across the South Pacific Ocean, the narrative then encompasses a composer in the 1930s, a journalist in the 1970s, an author in 2012, a clone bred for a life of servitude in 22nd century Korea, and a tribesman living in post-apocalyptic Hawaii. Adapted from David Mitchell's extraordinary novel by Tom Tykwer and Matrix filmmakers Lana and Andy Wachowski, this kaleidoscopic, visually dazzling feast features a superb cast including Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant and Jim Broadbent.

Broken City

Today in Llandudno I have seen Broken City.

Sparks fly between Hollywood heavyweights Mark Wahlberg and Russell Crowe in this riveting thriller. Disgraced ex-cop turned private detective Billy Taggart (Mark Wahlberg) is thrown a lifeline. The Mayor of New York City Nicholas Hostetler (Russell Crowe) is set on cleaning up the apparently 'broken' city and hires the former lawman to act as his eyes on the ground. But events take an unexpected turn when Billy is hired to trail Hostetler's glamorous wife Emily (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and capture evidence of her rumoured infidelity. A seemingly straightforward assignment soon turns out to be anything but, as Billy uncovers shocking scandal. Soon he's double-crossed and betrayed by Hostetler, the most powerful man in the city. Now streetwise Billy is out for justice! A-list stars Mark Wahlberg and Russell Crowe bring their commanding talents to this riveting mano-a-mano thriller, one that plunges audiences into a world where loyalty and trust are built on corrupt foundations.

Safe Haven

Today in Llandudno I have been to see Safe Haven.

This deeply romantic drama centres on a woman who flees her troubled past to start a new life in a small American town. Katie (Julianne Hough) has recently arrived in the close-knit community of Southport, prompting questions among the locals. As they strive to know where she came from, Katie appears resistant to forming emotional ties with anyone. That is until she meets Alex (Josh Duhamel), a widowed storeowner with two children. The pair eventually form a connection and begin a passionate affair - but Katie is haunted by a dark secret that she finds impossible to truly escape from. Soon, she senses that danger is starting to encroach on her life in Southport and her newfound romance comes under threat. This latest adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel features the author's winning mixture of tender intimacy and swooning romance, this time infused with a suspenseful edge as the shocking details of Katie's past come to light.

Warm Bodies

Today in Llandudno I have been to see Warm Bodies.

Can zombies fall in love? That's the irresistible question at the heart of this quirky comedy horror. Based on the debut novel by Isaac Marion, Warm Bodies is the darkly comic story of romance between two complete opposites. In the wake of a devastating zombie apocalypse, America is now populated with hordes of the undead. Among them is R (Nicholas Hoult). Incapable of communicating beyond a few basic grunts and groans, R is lonely and simply wants to connect with somebody - a tricky proposition given his penchant for human flesh! But then he encounters human survivor Julie (Teresa Palmer), who sets his heart pounding - literally. R immediately falls in love with Julie and in the process starts to become more human. If only he could convey this to her father General Grigio (John Malkovich) who's intent on blasting all walking corpses on sight. R's change of heart sets in motion a brilliantly funny spin on the zombie movie, in which love really does conquer all.

Les Miserables

Today in Llandudno I have been to see Les Miserables.

A ground-breaking film adaptation of the global hit stage musical, with an all-star cast singing their parts live. After serving a long prison sentence for a petty crime, Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) becomes a noble force for good. But he reckons without Inspector Javert (Russell Crowe), the policeman who pursues him obsessively for breaking his parole. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of French revolutionary history, Victor Hugo's classic 1862 novel has been adapted for stage and screen many times. But no version is better loved than the stage musical, which continues to break records in its 27th year. In bringing this powerful story of broken dreams and unrequited love to the screen, 'The King's Speech' director Tom Hooper decided to have the performers sing live rather than miming to a recording. The result is a spectacular musical epic of extraordinary immediacy. Its superlative cast also includes Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen.

Song For Marion

Tonight I have been to see Song For Marion.

Terence Stamp and Vanessa Redgrave star in this tender comedy drama. Crotchety Arthur (Terence Stamp) is married to Marion (Vanessa Redgrave). Much loved by her husband, Marion is tragically dying of cancer and wants to get the maximum enjoyment out of life. She sings in the local seniors chorus named The OAPZ - so named because the conductor Elizabeth (Gemma Arterton) wants the chorus to sound 'street'. Elizabeth's aim is to introduce the pensioners to contemporary music from artists like Gnarls Barkley as they prepare for an important Choir of the Year competition. But when Marion is stricken by her illness and unable to participate, it falls to grumpy Arthur to step up to the plate. Will he be able to do his beloved wife proud? The stage is set for a funny and moving story of reconciliation and the redemptive power of music, featuring the unforgettable image of elderly pensioners crooning Ace of Spades by Motorhead!

Beautiful Creatures

A young witch sets out to change her destiny in this brooding, dark teen fantasy. Lena Duchannes (Alice Englert) is a new arrival in the town of Gatlin. A loner at high school, where she is the subject of malicious gossip, Lena lives an isolated existence with her family in a crumbling mansion. Soon, she finds herself attracted to Ethan Wate (Alden Ehrenreich), who is bored of small-town life - but Lena has an amazing secret. She and her family are in fact 'casters,' witches who possesses strange and mystical powers. However, Lena and Ethan's romance is threatened by the imminent arrival of her sixteenth birthday, when her powers will be 'claimed' for either light or dark. If she is seized by the forces of darkness, Lena will be powerful enough to rule over all mankind. Can she escape the age-old curse and change her fate? This visually stunning combination of fantasy and romance is adapted from the first novel in the hit Caster Chronicles series.