Hi all It's Diwali this weekend, so there's a bumper selection for the Indian market this week. As far as the Hollywood releases go, it's exam time (or will be shortly) so nothing new for the little ones. The lowest age-rating is actually for the new Woody Allen film on the art circuit, A Rainy Day in New York, which is unfortunately not going to be remembered as his best film. Then we have two action thrillers, both sequels. First is the third installment in the "Extractors" series starring an ageing Sly, this one is Escape Plan: The Extractors. That's joined by a rather belated sequel to 2009's Zombieland, creatively entitled Zombieland: Double Tap which offers more of the same in the run-up to Halloween. The local industry is rolling out two very different titles, the first and on wide release is the comedy Blessers, which takes a look at the global "blessing" phenomenon which is creating issues worldwide as young students desperately try to finance their studies. On the flip side, a rather curious film Salvation, which merges a faith-based message with the gritty side of life. Lastly as mentioned, the subcontinent has plenty in both Hindi and Tamil: the action comedy Housefull 4, sports drama Bigil, dramedy Made in China, and female biopic Saand Ki Aankh. With Halloween next Thursday, there are previews/premieres for two titles in keeping with the theme, firstly Countdown, and also Doctor Sleep, which is part of The Shining franchise. And (surprise!), you can also catch the 40th anniversary of the classic sci-fi horror Alien at selected venues, all three titles are on Thursday evening. On Saturday, the kiddies can catch the preview of Marnie's World, showing during the daytime slots. See the previews page and remember to book. Also on circuit at the moment is the mountaineering doccie festival, the BANFF Tour, at selected venues. Lastly, Killarney has a special screening of Romeo & Juliet on Saturday. Yes, it's two months to Christmas. Released 25 October 2019 * A Rainy Day in New York (13 LD) * Zombieland: Double Tap (18 LVHD) * Escape Plan: The Extractors (16 LV) * Blessers (18 LSD) * Salvation (16 LSVD) * Housefull 4 (Hindi) * Bigil (Tamil) * Made in China (Hindi) * Saand Ki Aankh (Hindi) http://www.moviesite.co.za/new.htm Forthcoming attractions http://www.moviesite.co.za/4thcome.htm Updated the pic and quote on the home page http://www.moviesite.co.za/ This Week's pinup http://www.moviesite.co.za/pinup.html (Full HD wallpaper ...) Pick of the Week http://www.moviesite.co.za/pick.htm All the previews. 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