There are three major new film releases in UK cinemas this week, and we have all the details for you.
2023 has been a massive year for cinema, with the summer period flourishing thanks to the releases of Barbie and Oppenheimer. The movies were released around the same time and many cinema-goers actually did the double-feature, which was affectionately named 'Barbenheimer'.
Barbie became the most successful movie ever directed by a solo female director, earning $1.44 billion at the box office, while Oppenheimer has made $942m. No pressure for the movies that follow, then.
The year has also been impacted by the writer and actor strike in Hollywood, as several productions have faced delays into 2024. Now those strikes are over, productions can recommence.
Martin Scorcese's Killers of the Flower Moon was another huge release that is expected to be an awards darling. The Marvels came out recently, too, and underwhelmed at the box office.
New Movie Releases this week
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé - 30 November, 2023
Beyonce is looking to follow in Taylor Swift's footsteps by releasing a concert movie, in this case detailing his Renaissance tour. Swift's Eras Tour movie become the most successful concert movie in history at the box office, so the pressure is on for Queen B.
Official premise:
'Pop superstar Beyoncé performs hit songs in concert and discusses the creative process behind her world tour'
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé cast: Beyonce Knowles-Carter
Eileen - 1 December, 2023
Eileen is a psychological thriller film directed by William Oldroyd based on the novel of the same name written by Ottessa Moshfegh, who also contributed to the screenplay.
Official premise:
'In 1964 Massachusetts, a young secretary becomes enchanted by Rebecca, the glamorous new counsellor at the prison where she works. Their budding friendship soon takes a twisted turn when Rebecca reveals a dark secret.'
Eileen cast: Thomasin McKenzie, Shea Whigham, Marin Ireland, Owen Teague and Anne Hathaway.
Femme - 1 December, 2023
Femme is the feature film debut from writers/directors Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping. Is is an extended adaptation of their BAFTA-nominated short film of the same name and premiered at the Berlin Film Festival to critical acclaim back in February.
Official premise:
'Jules is targeted in a horrific homophobic attack, destroying his life and career. Some time after that event he encounters Preston, one of his attackers, in a gay sauna. He wants revenge.'
Femme cast: Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, George Mackay, Aaron Heffernan, John McCrea, Asha Reid, Peter Clements, Antonia Clarke, and Moe Bar-El.
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