THIS WEEKEND
NEW MOVIES, BOOKS, AND ACTIVITIES TO ENJOY THIS MONTH
TAKE A TRIP TO THE MOVIES
PLACES TO GO
BILLY LYNN’S LONG HALFTIME WALK
Nineteen-year-old private Billy Lynn
becomes a hero after a harrowing battle
in Iraq, and is brought home temporarily
for a victory tour. Through flashbacks,
culminating at the halftime show of the
Thanksgiving Day football game, the
film reveals what really happened to his
squad, contrasting reality with American
perceptions. War drama, 10 MarchTHE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE
This film tells the real-life story of a
working wife and mother who became
a hero to hundreds during World War II.
In 1939 Poland, the Warsaw Zoo flourishes
under Antonina Żabińska and her
husband, Dr Jan Żabiński. With the Nazi
invasion, they’re forced to report to the
Reich’s chief zoologist, Lutz Heck, but they
fight back by covertly working with the
Resistance. War drama, 31 MarchBONNIE TYLER IN CONCERT
Mandela Theatre at Joburg Theatre
22, 24, 25 March 2017
The husky-voiced, pop-rock diva behind hits
such as Lost in France and It’s a Heartache,
will perform at the acoustically excellent main
stage of The Mandela at Joburg Theatre.
Having released a succession of irresistible
classic songs over 40 years, she continues to
occupy a special place in the hearts of many
South Africans. Select VIP tickets include
a meet-and-greet and a goody bag with CDs
and memorabilia. Visit Webtickets.co.za or
Joburgtheatre.com for tickets.THE GALILEO FAMILY SUNDAYS
Kelvin Grove Country Club,
Newlands, Cape Town
2, 9, 16 April
Sprawling lawns, sunset snacks,
and feel-good films are what family
memories are made of. The Galileo’s
kid-friendly Sunday screenings are
the place to be during the April school
holidays. The family favourite KelvinGrove Country Club will present an
open-air cinema with smash hits
The Lego Movie, Ice Age, and The
NeverEnding Story. A range of food
vendors has dinner, drinks, and movie
treats covered, so all you need to do
is hire a comfy backrest and a warm
blanket, pick a spot on the lawn, and
snuggle up with your loved ones.
Tickets available from Thegalileo.co.za116 yourfamily.co.zaSMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE
In this animated, all-new take, a map sets
Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy,
and Hefty, on an exciting race through
the Forbidden Forest. They need to find
a mysterious lost village before the evil
wizard, Gargamel. Their rollercoaster
journey full of action and danger leads
to the discovery of the biggest secret in
Smurf history! Animation, 31 MarchTHE BOSS BABY
Based on Marla Frazee’s picture book,
the film introduces an unusual baby who
wears a suit and speaks with a distinctive
voice and wit. It’s a hilarious story about
how a new baby’s arrival affects everyone.
Told from the point of view of seven-year-
old Tim, it offers a heart-filled message
about family. 3D Animation, 7 April