STACK #156 Oct 2017

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Issue 156

OCTOBER 2017

Music Pages 42–69

Games Pages 1–28

Extras Pages 8 -13

Cinema Pages 14-20

DVD & BD Pages 24 -41

14-15 Blade runner 2049 Acclaimed director Denis Villeneuve said it was love at first sight when he saw the original Blade Runner. Now he’s determined to bring the same spirit and aesthetic to the highly anticipated sequel. 16 battle of the sexes Emma Stone serves up a potentially award-worthy performance – as Billie Jean King, the tennis champion and pivotal figure in the women’s movement. 16 the mountain between us For this extreme tale of human endurance, Kate Winslet and Idris Elba were tested by shooting in harsh, freezing locations. 18-20 REVIEWS Kingsman: The Golden Circle, mother!, American Assassin, IT, The Lego Ninjago Movie

24-25 SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING Not just another Spidey reboot! Following five movies, including three from Sam Raimi, Spider- Man is back where he belongs – in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 26 ASH VS EVIL DEAD Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless and seventies icon Lee Majors on the second season that’s sure to have horror fans screaming – for more! 28 CULT OF CHUCKY Fiona Dourif on joining her famous father, Brad, in the long-running horror franchise. 30 CHURCHILL We talk to Brian Cox about his role as the British PM, in the lead-up to the D-Day landing. 32 HOUNDS OF LOVE Be warned, this is loveable Aussie star Stephen Curry as you’ve never seen him before – as a serial killer stalking a Perth suburb in 1987. 34 VERSAILLES The English monarchy certainly didn’t have a monopoly on depravity.

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HALLOWEENHORRORS • BLADERUNNER 2049 • P!NK

WOLFENSTEIN II: THENEW COLOSSUS • SUPERMARIOODYSSEY

ECCAVANDAL • ALEX LAHEY • KING PARROT • CUB SPORT

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8 NEWS Halloween is on our

45-58 NEWS + INTERVIEWS We spoke to Ecca Vandal about her eclectic self-titled album, and Wolf Alice’s Joel Amey revealed his favourite (and very cute) memory of recording Visions Of A Life . Other interviews include King Parrot bassist Slatts, Protomartyr‘s Joe Casey, Tim and Sam from Cub Sport, and Melbourne singer-songwriter Alex Lahey. Don’t forget to check out Our Cookie’s brand new live gig sketches on page 56! 60 P!NK Here’s how introspective Pennsylvanian teen Alecia record-setting, beloved worldwide pop star that is P!nk. 62-68 REVIEWS STACK Star Mr. Jonathan Alley drops in to tell us why Ecca Vandal’s debut record deserves Album of the Month; we also look at British India, Crepes, King Krule, Cut Copy, Joe Bonamassa, Winston Surfshirt, Torres, Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile, Lucinda Williams, Slum Sociable, Hundred Waters, Jess Locke, The Heartache State, Alex Lahey and plenty more. Beth Moore became the trend-crushing,

doorstep, so there’s no better time to have a horrorthon! Here are our scary suggestions. 10 EXTRAS The fifth Transformers film from the Michael Bay cinematic universe is also the most ambitious. Let’s check out the numbers. 12-13 EXTRAS Fun facts on your friendly neighbourhood Spider- Man, and all the JB Exclusives you can expect in October – including a very special 40th anniversary edition of Close Encounters of the Third Kind , and a value packed South Park: The Fractured But Whole . 22-23 BOB J The story of the Chateau Marmont, legendary hideaway for the stars, continues. It’s 1932, and Jean Harlow, the most glamorous superstar of her time, becomes embroiled in scandal when her husband is found dead at the Marmont.

3-4 INTRO October at a glance. 5 PAX AUS 2017 Is it that time of year already? 6-7 assassin’s creed

Assassin’s Creed is back after a year off – this time we’re headed to Egypt. 8-10 wolfenstein Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is out this month. Here’s what to expect... 12 the evil within 2 Seb is back and hunting for his daughter in The Evil Within 2. 14 GT Sport Gran Turismo returns for its seventh main installation. 16 super mario odyssey Mario is headed to the sandbox once more. 18 friday the 13th Heeeeeeere’s Jason! 20 forza motorsport 7

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