28— Vanguard, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013
Synopsis By AYO ONIKOYI
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he amazing story of Nollywood has been retold at 20. Even as young as it is in comparison to Hollywood and Bollywood who are much older Nollywood is regarded as the fastest growing movie industry in the world, creating a $250 million dollar-a-year industry that employs thousands of people . Even though unverifiable, strong points exist that an average of 200 movies are produced monthly in Nollywood, second only to Indian Bollywood and more than Hollywood. In the last couple of months here are top ten movies trending at cinemas across the country. Though some have moved on from the big screens to the DVD markets, yet they remain a good collection of moveis to watch or not:
F INDING MERCY:
It is the latest premièred movie showing in cinemas across the country. It was premièred at the just concluded Afriff in Calabar, Cross Rivers State. Movie Description: Two friends find themselves in a complicated situation with a motherless baby. One decides to keep the baby only to discover truths he would rather not know. Release Date: 15 Nov 2013(Nigeria) Cast: Desmond Elliot, Uti Nwachukwu, Rita Dominic, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha, Tamara Eteimo and many others.
Below is the schedule for the week commencing 22th November, 2013. The Movie SONG FOR MARIO IS releasing on Friday, attached are the art work. Synopsis for SONGS FOR MARIO Arthur is a grumpy pensioner who is reluctantly inspired by his wife Marion to join a highly unconventional local choir. At odds with his son James, it is left to choir director Elizabeth to try to persuade Arthur that he can learn to embrace life. Arthur must confront the undercurrents of his own grouchy personality as he embarks on a hilarious, life-affirming journey of musical selfdiscovery.
TOP MOVIES OF THE WEEK SONG FOR MARIO Exhibition Schedule from NOV, 15 — NOV, 21 2013
U NFORGIVABLE:
A film by Dayo Amusa, a popular actress in the Yoruba sector. Movie Description: When Sewa ( Dayo Amusa ) does all she can to force herself into the life of Damola (Mike Ezeronye) a play boy, she had assumed she was all he needed to be a changed man, but little did she know.... Release Date: 01 Nov 2013(Nigeria) Cast: Desmond Elliot, Dayo Amusa, Mike Ezeronye
ALAN POZA:
‘ALAN POZA’ is a hilarious romantic youth comedy which dwells on the sexcapades of a ALAN POZA, a young music label executive who searches for some emotional stability in a sector full of temptations and test of wills! Directed by Charles Novia Cast: O.C Ukeje, Beverly Naya, Norbert Young,Yvonne ‘Vixen’ Ekwerre, Okey Uzoeshi, Terry tha Rapman, Mtrill, and Evaezi. February 2013
M ISFIT:
Based on a true story, MISFIT is a film about the liberation of a victim of ritual abduction, assault and molestation. Playing the lead role is a recipient of the 30-Nigeria-House Award, Ijeoma Grace Agu. The film is written and directed by Daniel Emeke Oriahi a Nigerian filmmaker whose works have gained considerable recognition and awards in Nigeria and abroad.
B for BOY:
B For Boy is a contemporary drama set in Nigeria, about one woman’s desperate need for a male child; which reveals the discrimination of women in the names of culture and religion. Director: Chika Anadu Cast: Uche Nwadili, Ngozi Nwaneto, Nonso Odogwu Released Date: October 2013 C M Y K
SILVERBIRD CINEMAS, VICTORIA ISLAND Song for Marion : 8:45pm About Time : 11:25am,3:45pm,6:20pm The Butler : 1:40pm Insidious:Chapter 2 : 4:00pm Ram-LeeLa : 6:00pm Finding Mercy : 1:35pm Captain Philips : 6:05pm,8:50pm SILVERBIRD CINEMAS, IKEJA Song for Marion : 11:50am,3:25pm About Time : 8:10pm Insidious:Chapter 2 : 8:50pm Finding Mercy : 1:40pm The Butler : 5:25pm Captain Philips : 6:20pm Battle of the year : 4:00pm SILVERBIRD CINEMAS, PORT HARCOURT Song for Marion : 12:25pm,2:20pm,6:45pm About Time : 11:30am,4:10pm,6:40pm,8:55pm, Findind Mercy : 12:20pm,2:30pm,4:20pm,6:50pm,9:00pm Captain Philips : 1:00pm,3:40pm,6:15pm,8:50pm Battle of the year : 1:55pm SILVERBIRD CINEMAS, UYO Insidious:Chapter 2 : 12:00pm,2:15pm,4:30pm,6:40pm Finding Mercy : 11:45pm,1:30pm,5:15pm,7:00pm Thanks for Sharing : 12:30pm,4:45pm, Battle of the year : 12:15pm,2:30pm,4:40pm,6:50pm Keeping My Man : 2:50pm,7:10pm Dark Skies : 3:15pm The Big Wedding : 12:45pm, 5:00pm 2 Guns : 11:50am,2:05pm,4:25pm,6:45pm SILVERBIRD CINEMAS, SEC Song for Marion : 11:20am,3:30pm,5:30pm Krrish 3 : 7:30pm About Time : 12:40pm,3:10pm,5:40pm,8:20pm Insidious:Chapter 2 : 6:10pm,8:20pm Finding Mercy : 12:30pm,4:30pm, Captain Philips : 12:50pm,3:50pm,6:30pm9:10pm Battle of the year : 2:25pm,6:30pm,8:35pm OZONE CINEMAS LAGOS Song for Marion : 12:10pm,6:55pm Insidious:Chapter 2 : 2:05pm,8:45pm About Time : 2:35pm,6:25pm Finding Mercy : 11:50am,12:30pm The Butler : 12:55pm Captain Philips : 12:05pm