STACK #126 Apr 2016

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Across the universe. INTERSTELLAR

Release Date: 08/04/15 Format:

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The Science of Interstellar Plotting an Interstellar Journey Life on Cooper’s Farm Tars and Case The Ranger and the Lander The Space Suits The Simulation of Zero The Endurance Celestial Landmarks Across All Dimensions and Time Final Thoughts The Cosmic Sounds of Interstellar Shooting in Iceland: Miller’s

With the Earth rapidly becoming an arid dustbowl, Matthew McConaughey’s all-American hero is sent out into the cosmos with Anne Hathaway to discover a new world for humanity to inhabit. Travelling through a wormhole that’s mysteriously opened near Saturn, they have no idea what they’re going to find on the three potentially habitable new worlds on the other side,

Planet/Mann’s Planet Miniatures in Space The Dust Trailers

will pre-empt some of the plot’s big surprises, and revel in the alien worlds, minimalist robots, time slippages, black holes, event horizons, and mind-bending concepts. For those who haven’t, there’s the very human story of a family man who knows what’s at stake and will do whatever it takes to succeed, despite insurmountable obstacles. • See page 34

and neither should the viewer – there will be no spoilers here. Interstellar is a dazzling and cerebral sci-fi epic that’s at once familiar (there will be comparisons to 2001: A Space Odyssey , Gravity and even Inception ) and at the same time unlike anything we’ve seen before. Those who’ve watched far too much sci-fi and Star Trek

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Inception

One last night to save the day. NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB

Release Date: 09/04/15 Format:

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Deleted/Extended Scenes Improv, Absurdity, and Cracking Up – The Comedy of Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb Gallery

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The Theory of Relativity Becoming Laaa

Once fans of the first two Night at the Museum films get over the fact that they’ve replaced the actor who plays Nick (son of Larry Daley), there’s plenty to enjoy in this third visit. Film history repeats itself in Secret of the Tomb, which follows Larry (Ben Stiller) and the usual gang as they travel to the British Museum in the hope of restoring the damaged Tablet of Ahkmenrah,

A Day in the Afterlife Fight at the Museum Creating the Visual Effects Audio Commentary by Director Shawn Levy

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The film is dedicated to the late actors Mickey Rooney and Robin Williams.

thus ensuring the exhibits will keep coming to life. But when the tablet is snatched by a reanimated Lancelot, all manner of mayhem erupts. This installment is particularly notable in that it features one of the final performances of the late, great Robin Williams (as Theodore Roosevelt), alongside returning players Rami Malek (Ahkmenrah),

Owen Wilson (Jebediah) and Ricky Gervais (as Dr. McPhee). There’s also an Aussie addition to the cast, with Rebel Wilson as an eccentric British security guard. With new historical exhibits coming to life, there’s plenty for the kids to marvel at – and be educated by – in this final farewell for both the franchise and Williams.

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Jumanji

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