The American outruns Machete at box office

September 6, 2010

George Clooney

George Clooney’s new thriller The American opened at the top of the box office this weekend, beating both newcomers Machete and Going The Distance.

Clearly Clooney’s still got it, as the silver fox drew audiences to the trill of $12m, while last week’s joint numero unos Takers slipped to second, and The Last Exorcism tumbled to fourth with $7.7m.

Machete burst onto the scene in third place with $11.3m, while other new opener Going The Distance topped off the top five with $6.8m.

The Expendables proved they were anything but by retaining a position in the top ten, dropping from third to sixth with $6.5m, The Other Guys bagged seventh place and a further $5.4m, while Eat Pray Love dove from fourth to eight with $4.8m.

After eight weeks in the charts, Inception still proved a draw, landing the ninth place and taking $4.5m, and Nanny McPhee Returns clung to tenth place with $3.7m.

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Cambridge Film Festival opens with Besson film

Luc Besson’s new costume drama The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec, starring Louise Bourgoin and Mattieu Amalric, is set to open the Cambridge Film Festival on 16 September.

Celebrating its 30th year, the festival selected Besson’s movie for its opening night because, according to Festival Director Tony Jones, “it’s a real return to form” for the French director.

“Luc Besson is a prolific writer, producer and director and a perennial favourite with Cambridge audiences,” says Jones.

“Over the years we’ve screened many of his films – Angel-A, Subway, The Last Battle, Leon, Nikita – so we’re thrilled to kick off our 30th edition with his latest, The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec, a romping period adventure which marks a real return to form for the maverick French filmmaker.”

Taking place between 16-26 September, the Cambridge Film Festival is held primarily at the Arts Picturehouse, but screenings will also take place at the Jesus Green Lido, as well as by the river Cam.

Films set to make an appearance this year include sci-fi shocker Monsters, Rhys Ifans’ Mr Nice and The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest. There will also be a screening of the first ever 3D Kung Fu movie with Yuen Woo Ping’s True Legend.

Made In Dagenham, the new film from Nigel Calendar Girls Cole, will close the festivities. For more information on the festival, head on over to its official website here.

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Dorian Gray

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Power Yoga – Total Body Workout

September 5, 2010

  • Beginning poses and movements to build stamina
  • Intermediate poses for strength end and alignment
  • Overall centering practice for harmony
  • Rodney Yee is a well respected teacher in the world of yoga

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Presents a challenging yoga workout designed to focus the mind and warm the body as well as to build strength and confidence.Amazon.com
Power yoga “demands your attention,” says instructor Rodney Yee. He leads a challenging, constantly progressing series of poses, one flowing into the next, integrating breath, movement, tension, and relaxation. The poses include Sun Salutation, standing poses, forward bends, back bends, twists, and arm balances. The first poses are fairly easy, and with each repetition of the series, Yee adds on more difficult movements, extending the series without pausing. You’re encouraged to do as much of the series that fits your level, up to the entire 65-minute workout if you’re an experienced yoga practitioner. Although you can begin at any level, some familiarity with yoga is recommended. The Hawaiian setting is gorgeous and inspiring. This is an excellent yoga workout that you can grow with, adding on more as you get st… More >>

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Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

September 4, 2010

Gordon Gekko, fresh from prison, re-emerges into a much harsher financial world than the one he left. He now has to play catch-up and redefine himself in a different era. He has to become relevant again.…

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