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ARTS&LEISURE
June14
BIG SCREEN NEWS
Here’s our pick of this month’s
happenings on the big screen and
the small screen
Chef
After Miami-born chef, Carl (Jon Favreau), tries to open a
restaurant in Los Angeles and fails, he returns to Miami to
start a food truck, and reconnects with his family, including
his ex-wife (Sofia Vergara). This star-studded comedy also
features Robert Downey Jr and Scarlett Johansson. Opens
5 June at Golden Village cinemas.
Blended
After a disastrous blind date, single parents Lauren (Drew
Barrymore) and Jim (Adam Sandler) agree to never see
each other again. But when they sign up for the same African
safari, they’re forced to share a suite during a weeklong family
getaway. This romantic comedy is the third collaboration
between Barrymore and Sandler – and sure to make for a
good time. Opens 5 June at Shaw Theatres.
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
A foul-tempered Brooklyn man (Robin Williams) is told he has
90 minutes to live, sending him rushing all over New York to
make amends. This dramedy also stars Mila Kunis and
Game
of Thrones
actor, Peter Dinklage. Opens 19 June at Golden
Village cinemas.
Transformers:
Age of Extinction
A mechanic (Mark Wahlberg) and his daughter make a
discovery that brings down Autobots and Decepticons upon
them, as well as a paranoid government official (Kelsey
Grammer). As the fourth instalment of the popular franchise,
this film features an all-new human cast, and both new and
returning Transformers characters. Opens 26 June in 3D,
IMAX 3D and digital at Shaw Theatres.
For Kids
Big Eyes, Big Minds Singapore International
Children’s Film Festival
Back for a fourth time, this festival – the first in Singapore
dedicated to kids – will showcase a selection of films from
around the globe, including live-action shorts, animation
films and documentaries, some of which were made by
kids. The festival’s programmes and workshops have been
curated to engage children, enrich their worldview and
inspire creativity. 13 to 31 May, 1 June and 6 to 8 June at
The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane. Tickets are $12.90
from bytes.sg. For schedules, visit
bigeyesbigminds.com.
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