THE PHUKET NEWS
TIME OUT 23
FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2012
BOOK
MUSIC
FILM Snow White and the Huntsman Directed by Rupert Sanders Starring Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth
The Song of Achilles
Best of Kylie Minogue
THE SONG OF ACHILLES follows the exploits of Patroclus, an awkward young prince, who has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Achilles soon befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow older they learn of war, medicine and love together. But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, their friendship and all that they hold dear is tested. Controversial at times, this beautifully-written book is a fascinating retelling of a classic story. Captivating, daring and memorable, this is a great read from Miller.
KYLIE BURST ONTO THE British music scene in 1988 singing “I should be so lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky...” and at the time the lyrics seemed as much about her chances of making it in the music world as they were about finding love. Regardless of the longevity of the track itself, the pint-sized princess’ ability to remain relevant and in the public eye is matched by only one other mainstream pop queen, Madonna. This CD brings together all of Kylie’s greatest hits, including ‘Spinning Around’, ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head’, ‘The Loco-Motion’, and ‘Kids’ (with Robbie Williams).
Madeline Miller
Kylie Minogue
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nless you are over a hundred years old, the fairytales you were likely told as a child would have been very much watered down versions of the originals. The aptly-named authors of many of the stories, the Grimm Brothers penned many a tale with the express purpose of scaring the bejesus out of all those who heard them. Contained within the
themes of the tales were stark warnings issued by and large to innocent and therefore gullible children. We all know the story of Snow White, right? Well, probably wrong. At least of this modern-telling of the original old version anyway. The opening of the movie sees Snow White, played by the perpetually open-mouthed Kristen Stewart (perhaps better known by her other name,
‘that girl from Twilight’), taken out to the woods to be killed. The film lasts over two hours long, so we know straight away that he is probably not going to succeed. Or, as the case in this version might be, chooses not to. Snow White and the huntsman, played by Chris Hemsworth (Thor, The Avengers), are thus chained together for the rest of the movie. Can they survive? What does it all mean? Will a wolf be dressing up as an old lady? Why would he be wanting to do that anyway? Is it a he? Is it important that the wolf is a he? Are the dwarves going to be played by genuine dwarves or are we going to be cheated with CGI-created fake ones? Also, why on earth did our parents tell us such horrific stories? You are likely to get the
answers to these and a whole lot more after watching this moody, atmospheric retelling of a childhood memory. At times Snow White and the Huntsman works very, very well and begs the question of why Disney ever got involved in the telling of such twisted and disturbing tales in the first place. It’s a fairy tale all right, but probably not how you remember them. The evil queen, played by Charlize Theron, is definitely worth a mention, and her battle with Kirsten for the title of fairest in the kingdom is quite a sight to behold. A timeless tale of the power of beauty and the almost tangible value of how something so abstract can become a commodity.
As some movies and movie times change every Thursday morning, after The Phuket News has gone to press, the accuracy of the following information cannot be guaranteed. For up-to-date information, visit sfcinemacity.com, or phone the cinemas directly: SFX Coliseum Phuket 076-209-000 and SFC Jungceylon Phuket 076-600-555.
SFX COLISEUM PHUKET (CENTRAL FESTIVAL) I Miss You (T) [13+]: 11:30, 12:20, 14:00, 14:50, 16:30, 17:30, 18:50, 20:00, 21:20 Men in Black 3 (E/3D) [G]: 12:15, 14:35, 16:55, 19:15, 21:30 Men in Black 3 (T) [G]: 1 1:20, 13:35, 15:55, 18:15, 20:35 Snow White and the Huntsman (E) [13+]: 11:50, 14:30, 17:10, 19:50 Snow White and the Huntsman (E/F) [13+]: 12:40, 15:20, 18:00, 20:40 Snow White and the Huntsman (T) [13+]: 11:15, 13:40, 16:20, 19:00, 21:35
SFC JUNGCEYLON PHUKET (PATONG) American Pie: Reunion (E) [18+]: The Avengers (E) [G]: I Miss You (T) [13+]: Men in Black 3 (E) [G]: Snow White and the Huntsman (E) [13+]: The Vow (E) [13+]:
13:50, 19:00 14:15, 19:20 12:20, 14:50, 17:20, 19:50, 22:20 12:00, 14:20, 16:40, 18:55, 21:15 11:15, 12:20, 15:00, 16:20, 17:40, 20:20, 21:30 12:00, 17:10, 22:10
BRAIN TEASERS Across
Down 1. Choose scar and French thief. (10) 2. Little Reginald at Territorial Army boat event. (7) 3. Check through garbage for a little science and take revenge. (8) 4. At which time, changed theater. (7) 5. Short clergyman, or museum chief. (7) 6. Tap sputum, go in. (6) 7. Looking for – and sight – monarch. (7) 8. Luxuriant drunk (4) 13. Amazed as Toni shucked skin. (10) 16. The Spanish letter to a tree. (3) 18. Aloft, I’ll disturb group of boats. (8) 20. Go around Luc to get points for sweet stuff. (7) 22. Water-related – a question for you and a spasm. (7) 23. Ship’s money man takes you to a chaser. (7) 25. Spinners not well finding piece of canvas. (7) 26. Pleaded for bed with food in it. (6) 29. Chances of not getting even? (4)
1. Which song by Sting is dedicated to gay icon Quentin Crisp? 2. Who famously died fighting at the Battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876? 3. What does the name of the TV news Channel Al Jazeera mean? 4. Duffel bags and Duffel coats are named after a city in which country? 5. Dirk, K-bar, Sykes-Fairbairn and Basilard are all types of what?
Solutions to last week’s puzzles:
Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz: 1. Englishman in New York; 2. Ganeral George Armstrong Custer; 3. The Island; 4. Belgium; 5. Knives.
SUDOKU
1. CIA part is, oddly, ticklike. (9) 6. Little sister and Al make rope material. (5) 9. Machine part ’n’ Nate are of common origin. (7) 10. Riders in a team from Oakland. (7) 11. Dope container. (3) 12. Recent coil is fixed to work like semiconductor. (10) 14. Beer gives Jackie gravity. (5) 15. Period of expression. (4) 17. Encourages chicken products. (4) 19. Latin, therefore, may, er, proceed. (4) 21. Not dry – block water quietly. (4) 24. It take a lot to make a game of chance. (5) 27. Official desk take note of pest. (10) 28. Personal Assistant and I go to northern town. (3) 30. Doctor should make dry spell. (7) 31. Let go UN, meadows and hotel. (7) 32. In north, went quickly
to disburse. (5) 33. Cut curtain and type of light. (9)
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