New Bond film delayed; ‘Spectre,’ ‘Kajillionaire’ hit local screens

Lots of “exciting” news in the entertainment industry this past week. Perhaps the most disappointing for many, was the announcement that the new James Bond film, “No Time to Die,” had been moved to April — a full year after it was initially slated, and over five years since the last instalment — “Spectre” (which we are bringing back to the big screen this week to maintain your Bond interest).

Also making headlines was the announcement that Cineworld was shuttering its almost 800 theatres for at least two months, until such time as Hollywood releasing returns to a sense of normal. These are precarious times, and certainly uncharted waters. We really need the pandemic to get under better control (specifically in the United States) — which will consist of attitudes, behaviours, vaccines and time. Thankfully many of you have been enjoying the variety of titles we are working hard to present to you each week — and I think, for the most part, people are truly enjoying themselves and having a safe experience.

This week a brand-new film by the name of “Kajillionaire” opens. No, it is not about the owner of Amazon — although I am sure he is close to that status! A woman’s life is turned upside down when her criminal parents invite an outsider to join them on a major heist they are planning. It is rated PG with a coarse language and mature subject matter warning. This movie is 106 minutes in length and will play daily at 3 and 6:10 p.m.

“From acclaimed writer/director Miranda July comes a profoundly moving and wildly original comedy. Conartists Theresa (Debra Winger) and Robert (Richard Jenkins) have spent 26 years training their only daughter, Old Dolio (Evan Rachel Wood), to swindle, scam and steal at every opportunity. During a desperate, hastily conceived heist, they charm a stranger (Gina Rodriguez) into joining their next scam, only to have their entire world turned upside down.” — Focus Features.

Also joining us this weekend is my personal favourite from 2019 “The Peanut Butter Falcon.” Shia LaBeouf delivers an amazing performance, but plays second fiddle to Zack Gottsagen, an actor with Down syndrome, who, after running away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a pro wrestler, befriends an outlaw who becomes his coach and ally. This film is rated PG and is 93 minutes long with a coarse language warning. It will show daily at 6:40 and 8:50 p.m.

As always, we hope to see you at the movie theatre! Please know that we are ready when you are.