PREMIERES (November 23) – Casino Royale
Directed by: Martin Campbell Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Caterina Murino and Judi Dench Genre: Action James Bond is a new recruit for the MI6 team. After earning his 00
Enjoy Christmas shopping this year
It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is just around the corner. If you’re stressing over where to find all those perfect gifts, tasty treats and unique decorations, fear not –
Ryanair hits problems as profits soar
Passengers flying with Ryanair are being warned to expect chaos in the run up to Christmas as a result of strikes in Spain, changes to luggage limits and the introduction
PREMIERES (November 16) – 16 Blocks
Directed by: Richard Donner Starring: Bruce Willis, Mos Def, David Morse and Genna Stern Genre: Action An aging policeman is assigned the ordinary task of escorting a fast-talking witness from
FILM REVIEW – THE DEPARTED
By RUTH SHARPE The Departed: A tale of two moles BASED ON 2002 Hong Kong crime thriller Infernal Affairs, The Departed is about a policeman going undercover as a mob
PREMIERES (November 16) – Copying Beethoven
Directed by: Agnieszka Holland Starring: Ed Harris, Diane Kruger, Matthew Goode and Phyllida Law Genre: History A fictionalised account of the last year of Beethoven’s life set in 1824. The
UK confirms new air security rules
Britain’s Department for Transport has confirmed that passengers will be able to take liquids through airport security checkpoints from November 6. However, all liquids – including drinks, soups, syrups, creams,
Record snow for US ski slopes
Heavy snowfalls have prompted many ski resorts in the American state of Colorado to open their slopes early. Arapahoe Basin was the first, on October 13 – the earliest start
Foreign clinics cash in on sick tourists
A new report by a leading travel insurer claims that thousands of holidaymakers, who receive medical treatment while abroad, are being overcharged. According to Europ Assistance, the company has received
Airports promise speedier checks
UK AIRPORT authorities have ordered a security overhaul of Britain’s main airports in an attempt to prevent a repetition of the chaos that followed the warnings of a possible terrorist