In the Cinema - January #2

January 16

Wild - A chronicle of one woman's 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent catastrophe.

American Sniper - Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.

Testament of Youth - A British woman recalls coming of age during World War I.


January 23

Ex Machina - A young programmer is selected to participate in a breakthrough experiment in artificial intelligence by evaluating the human qualities of a breathtaking female A.I.

Mortdecai - Art dealer Charles Mortdecai searches for a stolen painting that's reportedly linked to a lost bank account filled with Nazi gold.

The Gambler - Lit professor and gambler Jim Bennett's debt causes him to borrow money from his mother and a loan shark. Further complicating his situation is his relationship with one of his students. Will Bennett risk his life for a second chance?

A Most Violent Year - In New York City 1981, an ambitious immigrant fights to protect his business and family during the most dangerous year in the city's history.


January 29

Kingsman: The Secret Service - A veteran secret agent takes a young upstart under his wing.


January 30

Inherent Vice - In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles detective Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend.

Trash - Set in Brazil, three kids who make a discovery in a garbage dump soon find themselves running from the cops and trying to right a terrible wrong.

Big Hero 6 - The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.

Son of a Gun - Locked up for a minor crime, 19 year old JR quickly learns the harsh realities of prison life. Protection, if you can get it, is paramount.

Anarchy - A film based on Shakespeare's Cymbeline.

The Turning - A collection of short films based on stories by Australian writer Tim Winton.