September Dawn

Terence Stamp, Jon Voight

Based on actual events, September Dawn tells the story of the savage murders of 120 men, women and children in the Utah valley on September 11, 1857. Who ordered the massacre and why has been hidden in a cloak of secrecy and conspiracy. Until now. Good drama. 3 THUMBS UP

Dark Matter

Meryl Streep, Aidan Quinn

Inspired by a true story, Dark Matter reveals what happens when Liu Xing, a top Chinese cosmology student comes to the US to pursue his studies. Despite his passion for the theory of ‘dark matter’, he fails to understand the politics of university life, with tragic consequences. 3 THUMBS UP

Paranoid Park

Gabe Nevins, Taylor Momsen

Gus Van Sant’s latest movie focus on Alex, a teenage skateboarder, who accidentally kills a security guard in the vicinity of Paranoid Park, Portland’s tough street park. He decides to say nothing, instead pouring out his feelings in a letter. Disturbing in places. One for the skaters and emos among you! 3 THUMBS UP

True North

Angel Li, Peter Mullan

Sean, the ship’s mate on a Scottish fishing trawler, enlists the help of crewman Riley to pick up a group of Chinese immigrants and attempt to smuggle them into the UK for money. But when the skipper – Sean’s dad – finds out, he takes steps to protect his boat, with devastating results. 4 THUMBS UP