Saturday 12/2
FILM: Excalibur A retelling of the travels of the legendary sword Excalibur, drawn from the stone by young Arthur, who uses it to defeat the evil invaders and establish the court of Camelot. Fantasy adventure directed by John Boorman, starring Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren and Nicholas Clay. (Star-21.00) FILM: Europa A young American of German descent, working as a train conductor in occupied Germany, becomes involved with the railway owner’s daughter and embroiled in a political struggle. Lars Von Trier drama thriller starring Jean-Marc Barr, Barbara Sukowa and Udo Kier. (In English/German) (ET-1-23.45) FILM: The Yards Fresh out of jail, young Leo agrees to work with a band of saboteurs who are putting a wrench in the works for a rival Queens railway subcontractor, but when the cops get wise to what’s happening who’s going to stand up for him? Drama thriller starring Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, Charlize Theron, James Caan and Ellen Burstyn. (Star-24.00)
