STACK #133 Nov 2016

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An off the rails rom-com. TRAINWRECK

Release Date: 12/11/15 Format:

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Deleted Scenes Gag Reel Line-O-Rama

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Extended Scenes The Dogwalker Directing Athletes: A Blood Sport Behind-the-Scenes Trainwreck Comedy Tour

Living by her father’s motto that “monogamy isn’t realistic”, men’s magazine journalist Amy (Amy Schumer) is a sexually voracious serial dater who’s suddenly faced with the scary prospect of commitment when she meets nice guy sports- doctor Aaron (Bill Hader). Skit-com specialist Schumer’s movie debut has immediately cemented her as a comedy

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Amy Schumer’s original screenplay called for a “Tilda Swinton Type” to play her boss at the men’s magazine. Judd Apatow called up Tilda Swinton and offered her the part. Apparently, Swinton is fan of Apatow and was looking to join his comedy universe.

superstar and her whip-smart screenplay, which subverts the rom-com formula by reversing gender stereotypes, is tailored to showcase her irrepressible wit. Coupled with director Judd Apatow, whose prior forays into this genre successfully balanced vulgarity and charm ( Knocked Up , The 40-Year-Old

Virgin ), they’re a perfect match, and the result is one of the best and funniest romantic comedies in years. There’s also great supporting roles for NBA star LeBron James, WWE hunk John Cena, and a hilarious and unrecognisable Tilda Swinton as Amy’s ruthless boss. • See page 40

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Bridesmaids

What exactly are they, and where did they come from? MINIONS

Release Date: 05/11/15 Format:

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DVD & BD Three all new mini movies – Cro Minion , Competition , Binky Nelson Unpacified Jingle Bells Minion Style

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Around the World Interactive Map Behind the Goggles – The Illumination Story of the Minions

Easier to find on the internet than a photo of Kim Kardashian balancing a champagne bottle on her behind, the minions have taken the world by monsoon. We grew to love these adorable little corn cobs in the first two Despicable Me films, so it was only a matter of time before they got their very own feature, which just happens to be an origin story. Seemingly immortal (they’ve been around

DID YOU KNOW...

The language known as “Minionese” which is spoken by the minions is a mix of several different languages including English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Malay, Hebrew and Gibberish.

Scarlett intends to swipe Queen Elizabeth’s crown. It’s all appropriately adorable, and kids of all ages will love it. Whether or not the minions can carry a spin-off franchise on their own remains to be seen, but on the strength of this first solo outing (which grossed over $1 billion in global box office), it’s safe to say these little yellow critters will be back. • See page 36

since the dinosaurs roamed the Earth), Bob, Kevin and Stuart set out on behalf of the tribe to find a new master to serve, and wind up assisting supervillain Scarlett Overkill (voiced by Sandra Bullock). Following a hysterical history lesson and a trip to Villain-Con in Orlando, it’s off to swinging sixties’ London, where

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Despicable Me 1 & 2

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