Opening This Week: Cinema
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.All Over Me (no cert; in London from Fri). A hit at last year's Sundance festival, Alexandra Sichel's lesbian coming-of-age drama has a riot-grrrl soundtrack.
The Boxer (15; nationwide from Fri). Much-lauded for its acting - especially supporting performances by Emily Watson, Ken Stott, and Brian Cox - Jim Sheridan's ringside drama stars Daniel Day-Lewis as a pugilist trying to regain his self-respect.
The Postman (15; nationwide from Fri). Kevin Costner directs himself, Olivia Williams, Larenz Tate and Tom Petty in a post-apocalyptic sci- fi set in an environment that looks like Waterworld with the tide out.
The Butcher Boy (15; nationwide from Fri). Neil Jordan's adaptation of Patrick McCabe's novel, starring Stephen Rea, Fiona Shaw and Sinead O'Connor. Be prepared to scream your socks off.
Mortal Kombatt II: Annihilation (15; nationwide from Fri). From the video game, multi-limbed warriors attempt to prevent the evil Kahn from merging his planet with the rest of the cosmos. Or whatever.
Prisoner of the Mountains (15; in London from Fri). Russian director Sergei Bodrov freely adapts Tolstoy in this tale of two soldiers held captive. See interview, page 10.
Rothchild's Violin (PG; in London from Fri). Shostakovich and Fleischmann have trouble with Stalin's taste police in Edgardo Cozarinsky's political drama.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments