We loved it: Films, books and DVDS, plus stars
Check out these great new films, unwind at home with a DVD, or curl up in comfort with a good book...
The Other Woman by Sandie Jones, paperback, Pan Macmillan, £7.99
The relationship between bride-to-be Emily and her fiancé’s mum Pammie is frosty from the start. From upstaging the proposal, ruining the wedding dress and attempting to start World War Three during the hen do, Pammie is determined Emily won’t have her longed for big day. But why can no-one else see what Pammie is up to? With clever twists until the final pages, you’ll be hooked on this family thriller, which takes such a dark turn you won’t know whose side you’re on.
Ocean’s 8 Out now
About time! The women are getting in on the act with this glossy spin-off from the
Ocean’s series of all-star heist movies. Move over George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and co, and give Sandra Bullock’s all-female gang of crooks their chance to pull off a breezy crime caper. Also starring Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Rihanna, Helena Bonham Carter, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson and Awkwafina round out the cast.
The Coronation RRP: £15.99
This enchanting documentary tells the story of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation 65 years on. Take a look behind the scenes with both private and official film footage, complete with her personal memories. As the Queen watches some footage for the first time, she recalls the event that changed her life forever. People who were there also shed new light on the ceremony, including a maid of honour who nearly fainted in Westminster Abbey.
Freak Show Out now
Teenage drag queen Billy Bloom ruffles more than a few feathers when he decides to run for homecoming queen at his hideously hidebound Southern high-school. The directing debut of Trudie Styler (Sting’s wife), this feelgood coming-of-age comedy-drama is undeniably overblown and a tad messy in places, but its message of tolerance and inclusion comes across loud and clear. And young British actor Alex Lawther is sensational as the fearless Billy.
Mine by Susi Fox, paperback, Penguin, £7.99
No-one believes Sasha when she awakens from an emergency Caesarean and claims the child she is presented with isn’t hers. With people lining up to call her delusional, Sasha can’t explain her conviction. As a doctor, she knows how easily mistakes can happen. Susi Fox has crafted a paranoia-inducing read.
Overboard Out now
The 1987 screwball romantic comedy gets a buoyant genderswap remake with Anna Faris and Eugenio Derbez reversing the roles originally played by Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn. This time, Faris is the bluecollar single parent and Derbez is the rich snob, a spoiled billionaire playboy who falls off his luxury yacht and surfaces in her small Oregon town suffering from amnesia. Just the opportunity for cleaner Faris to claim him as her husband and put him to work raising her three kids.
Fifty Shades Freed RRP: £9.99
The third instalment in the worldwide bestselling franchise sees Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson return as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele. The newlyweds settle into their luxury married life and new home but as things begin to settle down, new threats attempt to rock their happiness once again.