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18Ten from 11TROLLHUNTERTen from 11Head of Filmhouse Rod White chooses histen favourite (in no particular order!) newreleases of 2011.TrollHunter TrolljegerenTue 27, Thu 29 & Fri 30 DecAndré Øvredal • Norway 2010 • 1h43mDigital projection • Norwegian with English subtitles15 – Contains sequences of sustained intense threatCast: Otto Jespersen, Glenn Erland Tosterud, Johanna Mørck,Tomas Alf Larsen, Urmila Berg-Domaas.When investigating a series of unlawful bear shootings fortheir first student documentary, Thomas and his cameracrew repeatedly run into mysterious loner Hans, whothey decide to follow. Unwisely, as it happens, for Hansworks for the top secret Troll Security Service, and a rogueTosserlad is on the loose… Andre Ovredal’s supremelyeffective, tense, brilliantly rendered and realised, thrill-ridemock doc (a la Blair Witch) was a massive hit at home, anddeservedly so. If there was more fun than this to be had inthe cinema this year, I didn’t see it!DRIVETinker Tailor Soldier SpyTue 27 to Thu 29 DecTomas Alfredson • UK/France 2011 • 2h7m • Digital projection15 – Contains strong language, sex, violence and bloody injury detailCast: Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, Ciarán Hinds, Colin Firth, JohnHurt, Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Strong, Toby Jones.This sparkling new adaptation of John le Carré’s bestsellingnovel was undoubtedly the most eagerly anticipatedfilm of the year, and did not disappoint. Set at the heightof the Cold War, Gary Oldman stars as George Smiley, arecently retired British MI6 agent, rehired in secret by hisgovernment, which fears that the British Secret IntelligenceService has been compromised by a double agent workingfor the Soviets. A supremely atmospheric thriller, directedby Tomas (Let the Right One In) Alfredson and featuring anextraordinary cast of the cream of British male acting talent.TICKETDEALSSee any three (or more) films in this season and get 15% offSee any six (or more) films in this season and get 25% offSee any nine (or more) films in this season and get 35% offThese packages are available online, in person and on thephone, on both full price and concession price tickets.Tickets must all be bought at the same time.THE TREE OF LIFEDriveTue 27 & Wed 28 DecNicolas Winding Refn • USA 2011 • 1h40m • Digital projection18 – Contains strong gory violenceCast: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks,Christina Hendricks.Danish wunderkind Nicholas WInding Refn came of agewith this stylish and violent revenge drama that won himthe directing prize at Cannes this year. Ryan Gosling starsas a nameless stunt performer and getaway driver, whoacts to protect his neighbour (Mulligan) and her young sonwhen they are menaced by gangsters. A thrilling mix ofWalter Hill’s The Driver and gaming phenomenon GrandTheft Auto.The Tree of LifeThu 29 & Fri 30 DecTerrence Malick • USA 2011 • 2h19m • Digital projection12A – Contains potentially dangerous behaviourCast: Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Jessica Chastain, Hunter McCracken,Laramie Eppler.Terrence Malick’s Palme Do’r winner would grace anyyear’s top ten. This impressionistic tale of a modern-dayarchitect (Penn) trying to reconcile his past – in particularhis problematic relationship with his authoritarian father(Pitt) – is an astonishing, unique achievement in purecinema.