Waterloo Region Record

On the big screen

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NEW RELEASES

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul: A Heffley family road trip to attend Meemaw’s 90th birthday party goes hilariousl­y off course thanks to Greg’s newest scheme to get to a video gaming convention. Everything, Everything: A teenager who’s lived a sheltered life because she’s allergic to everything, falls for the boy who moves in next door.

Alien: Covenant: The crew of a colony ship, bound for a remote planet, discover an uncharted paradise with a threat beyond their imaginatio­n, and must attempt a harrowing escape.

Tommy’s Honour: In every generation, a torch passes from father to son. And that timeless dynamic is the beating heart of Tommy’s Honour — an intimate, powerfully moving tale of the real-life founders of the modern game of golf.

Ongoing:

Bon Cop Bad Cop 2: A francophon­e cop and an anglophone RCMP officer reunite to investigat­e a large car theft ring led by an Italian mobster.

Snatched: When her boyfriend dumps her before their exotic vacation, a young woman persuades her ultra-cautious mother to travel with her to paradise, with unexpected results.

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword: Robbed of his birthright, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, he is forced to acknowledg­e his true legacy, whether he likes it or not. Lahoriye: The tale of two villages located on the Indo-Pak border and two young lovers. This is no ordinary love story as the restrictio­ns of the families as well as nations are the greatest hurdles in their way. Will their love survive?

Norman: The Moderate Rise & Tragic Fall of the New York Fixer: Norman Oppenheime­r is a small-time operator who befriends a young politician at a low point in his life. Three years later, when the politician becomes an influentia­l world leader, Norman’s life dramatical­ly changes for better and worse. Song to Song: Two intersecti­ng love triangles. Obsession and betrayal set against the music scene in Austin, Texas. Guardians of the Galaxy: Set to the backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” continues the team’s adventures as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Colossal: Gloria is an out-of-work party girl forced to leave her life in New York and move back home. When reports surface that a giant creature is destroying Seoul, she gradually comes to the realizatio­n that she is somehow connected to this phenomenon. The Circle: A woman lands a dream job at a powerful tech company called the Circle, only to uncover a nefarious agenda that will affect the lives of her friends, family and that of humanity. Maudie: An arthritic Nova Scotia woman works as a housekeepe­r while she hones her skills as an artist and eventually becomes a beloved figure in the community. The Lost City of Z: A true-life drama, centring on British explorer Col. Percival Fawcett, who disappeare­d while searching for a mysterious city in the Amazon in the 1920s. Their Finest: A British film crew attempts to boost morale during World War II by making a propaganda film after the Blitzkrieg. The Fate of the Furious: When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of terrorism and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew faces trials that will test them as never before. Gifted: A single man raising his child prodigy niece is drawn into a custody battle with his mother. Smurfs: The Lost Village: In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting race through the Forbidden Forest leading to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history. The Boss Baby: A suit-wearing briefcase-carrying baby pairs up with his seven-year old brother to stop the dastardly plot of the CEO of Puppy Co. Beauty and the Beast: An adaptation of the Disney fairy tale about a monstrous-looking prince and a young woman who fall in love.

 ?? LINDA BARNARD, TIFF ?? Ethan Hawke, left, and Sally Hawkins in a scene from the film, “Maudie,” the bio-pic on Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis.
LINDA BARNARD, TIFF Ethan Hawke, left, and Sally Hawkins in a scene from the film, “Maudie,” the bio-pic on Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis.

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