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FILM: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 great to be Spider-Man,” says Garfield, CAST: ANDREW GARFIELD, EMMA STONE, who returns to the role of the iconic su- JAMIE FOXX, DANE DEHAAN, EMBETH DA- perhero after launching a new chapter VIDTZ, SALLY FIELD in the hero’s story in 2012 with ‘The DIRECTOR: MARC WEBB Amazing Spider-Man’, a worldwide hit that went on to take in over $750 mil- ans have always known that lion at the worldwide box office. “As Pe- Spider-Man’s most important ter Parker, he has all of the same prob- conflict has been within himself: lems that we all have – girl problems, the struggle between the ordi- money problems. But when he puts on naryF obligations of Peter Parker and the the suit, it’s a massive release. He can extraordinary responsibilities of Spider- breathe. Spider-Man always knows the Man. But in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man right thing to do – he’s a vessel for 2’, Peter Parker finds that his greatest good, heroic energy and saving people. battle is about to begin. He takes joy and pleasure in it, and a It’s great to be Spider-Man (Andrew playfulness comes out of him.” Garfield). For Peter Parker, there’s no “We wanted this film to be more feeling quite like swinging between sky- playful, more fun,” says director Marc scrapers, embracing being the hero, and Webb, who returns to the helm. Cap- spending time with Gwen Stacy (Emma turing Peter Parker’s natural wit – es- Stone). But being Spider-Man comes at pecially as Spider-Man – was one of a price: only Spider-Man can protect his the keys to the film that Webb wanted

Movies Jamie Foxx and Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man fellow New Yorkers from the formidable to make. “You look at the comic books villains that threaten the city. With the and you see it – his quips, his funni- emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Pe- ness, his light-hearted qualities. That’s ter must confront a foe far more power- part of what so many people love about heart of the most powerful and impor- ally love. It’s a part of our fabric, part of ful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Spider-Man – and certainly what I love tant company in New York: Oscorp. The our culture. That was very meaningful Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, Peter about him.” company that once employed Peter’s to me and it was a responsibility I took comes to realize that all of his enemies But it’s not all fun and games for father and played a role in his parents’ seriously – in crafting Electro, I wanted have one thing in common: Oscorp. Peter. His vow to keep his fellow New disappearance now seems to be behind to be a formidable opponent.” “It’s hard to be Peter Parker, but it’s Yorkers safe will lead him right into the new enemies that are emerging, all of Peter Parker’s love life is another ele- whom have advanced technology and ment he will be struggling with in the powers. “The stakes have never been new picture. Though the hero prom- higher for both Spider-Man and Peter ised Gwen’s dying father that he would than they are in this movie,” says pro- protect her by staying away from her, ducer Matt Tolmach. “Spider-Man, be- it’s clear that the two share a romantic cause he is facing enemies that have bond deeper than any promise. Simply joined forces against him – all with put, she’s his match, in intellect and some connection to Oscorp – and Pe- in emotion. “This is what should be ter, because the choices he makes and a wonderful moment in Gwen’s life – the promises he tries to keep have real she’s valedictorian, she’s about to go consequences.” to Columbia, she has an offer to go to Jamie Foxx, who plays Electro, says Oxford – but in the midst of that, she’s that joining the Spider-Man franchise dealing with the loss of her father and isn’t quite like taking on any other role. trying to find her way with this boy who “It’s a great feeling to come to work clearly has a lot going on,” says Emma on a Spider-Man movie,” he says. “I re- Stone, who returns as Gwen Stacy. “I’m member the moment I first stepped on so glad that the audience is getting the to the set and I saw Andrew in the suit. Gwen story – it’s so rich and exciting Also showing: For me, it was like a moment in history. to play.” ‘Sabotage’ We’re doing something that people re- Emma Stone in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’

FILM: PARKLAND The film weaves together the per- CAST: JAMES BADGE DALE, ZAC EFRON, spectives of a handful of ordinary Local favourites star in ‘iNumber Number’ JACKIE EARLE HALEY, COLIN HANKS, individuals suddenly thrust into DAVID HARBOUR, MARCIA GAY HARDEN, extraordinary circumstances: the ‘iNumber Number’, the South Afri- rica to places such as Tanzania and cal release of the film in the spring RON LIVINGSTON, JEREMY STRONG, young doctors and nurses at Park- can thriller written and directed by Zambia as an HIV/AIDS ambassa- of 2014. In addition, Universal Pic- BILLY BOB THORNTON, PAUL GIAMATTI, land Hospital; Dallas’ chief of the Donovan Marsh, opens in cinemas dor. She was one of the 10 celebrity tures optioned the remake rights JACKI WEAVER, TOM WELLING Secret Service; an unwitting cam- nationwide on April 25. Starring op- contestants in the fifth season of to ‘iNumber Number’ at the end of Director: PETER LANDESMAN eraman who captured what became posite lead S’dumo Mtshali in the SABC2’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ re- last year. the most watched and examined role of honest undercover cop Chili, ality competition and later starred in ‘Parkland’ recounts the chaotic film in history; the FBI agents who are popular actors Presley Chweneya- ‘How to Steal 2 Million’ (2011). events that occurred in Dallas, Tex- nearly had the gunman within their gae and Hlubi Moya. ‘iNumber Number’ is South Afri- as, on November 22, 1963, the day grasp; the brother of Lee Harvey Os- Presley takes on the role of Sello can director Donovan Marsh’s fourth President John F. Kennedy was as- wald, left to deal with his shattered ‘Shoes’ Moshoeshoe. An action- film. An award-winning director, sassinated. Written and directed by family; and JFK’s security team, packed movie, ‘iNumber Number’ is writer and editor, Marsh has worked Peter Landesman, ‘Parkland’ is the witnesses to both the president’s about a pair of cops battling cor- in the local film industry since 1992. ferocious, heart-stopping and pow- death and Vice President Lyndon rupt colleagues as well as a gang of He wrote and directed the fea- erful untold true story of the people Johnson’s rise to power over a na- armoured-car thieves. Chili and Shoes ture films ‘Dollars and White Pipes’, behind the scenes of one of the tion whose innocence was forever have been partners in the police force ‘Spud’ and ‘Spud 2: The Madness most scrutinized events in history. altered. for eight years. After they make a Continues’. risky arrest, their corrupt superior re- The film had its world premiere fuses to give them the reward they at the 2013 Toronto Film Festival in are due. Enraged, Chili realises that September 2013. Los Angeles-based honesty does not pay and reluctantly production and distribution com- sets about infiltrating a gang of ar- pany Wrekin Hill Entertainment has moured car thieves. acquired the North American rights Chweneyagae has performed in to ‘iNumber Number’ and is look- Presley Chweneyagae in numerous theatre productions and ing toward a US nationwide theatri- iNumber Number in 2005, he landed the lead role in Gavin Hood’s film adaptation of Athol Fugard’s ‘Tsotsi’, which LABIA Gardens Tel (021) 424 5927 went on to win the Oscar for Fri 25 April – Thurs 01 May R40 (Subject to Concessions) www.thelabia.co.za Best Foreign Film, as well as the Best Actor Award at the Bang- DAILY 11.30AM, 1.45, 4.00, 6.15, 8.30PM DAILY 2.30, 8.15PM kok Film Festival in 2006. GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (13LVN) FOUR CORNERS (13LVD) Moya is the female lead in the film and takes on the role of Gugu, Shoes’ long suffer- DAILY 11.30AM, 1.45, 4.00, 6.15, 8.30PM DAILY 12.00, 5.45PM ing wife. Hlubi is best known PHILOMENA (13L) THE BOOK THIEF (10-12PGV) for her role as the HIV positive Nandipha Sithole in the televi- DAILY 12.15, 6.00PM DAILY 2.30, 8.15PM sion soapie ‘Isidingo’. This role REALITY (SUB 16L) THE MONUMENTS MEN (7-9PGLV) Billy Bob Thornton and Paul Giamatti in ‘Parkland’ enabled travel throughout Af-

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