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Joaquin Phoenix puts on the performance of a lifetime in Joker. This new film about the demise of a very unstable man and the rise of the iconic villain known as The Joker arrives at select Nu Metro cinemas in Pretoria this weekend. Discover the chaos of Gotham City with a showcase of this spectacular, critically acclaimed masterpiece in Menlyn Park’s Xtreme cinema – boasting a Premium Large Format screen, Ultra HD projection and advanced Dolby Atmos sound. Joker takes moviemaking to dizzying new levels of immerse experience; it is a cinematic event of epic proportions in Nu Metro Xtreme.

JOKER (16 DLV)

Showing at Nu Metro Menlyn Park and Woodlands

Arthur Fleck is a man struggling to find his way in Gotham’s fractured society. A clown-for-hire by day, he aspires to be a stand-up comic at night, but finds that the joke always seems to be on him. Caught in a cyclical existence between apathy and cruelty, Arthur makes one bad decision that brings about a chain reaction of escalating events. Joker is a provocative, bold piece filmmaking – presenting a DC Comics-inspired movie unlike any other; a high-calibre feature film of visceral intensity, with point-blank impact in its dramatic exploration of violence and mental psychosis. Critics worldwide are raving about the film – praising its innovative visual style and use of colour, driven by superb cinematography, art direction and a soundtrack of evocative power.

LATE NIGHT (16 DL)

Showing at Nu Metro Menlyn Park only

Katherine Newbury (Emma Thompson) is a pioneer and legendary host on the late-night talk-show circuit. When she’s accused of being a “woman who hates women,” she puts gender equality on the to-do list, and—presto!—Molly (Mindy Kaling) is hired as the one woman in Katherine’s previously-all-male writers’ room. But, Molly might be too little too late, as the formidable Katherine also faces the reality of low ratings and a network that wants to replace her. Wanting to prove she’s not merely a diversity hire who’s disrupting the comfort of the Brotherhood, Molly is determined to help Katherine revitalise her show and career—and possibly effect even bigger change.

BOTTOM OF THE 9TH (16 LV)

Showing at Nu Metro Parkview only
A tragic mistake lands 19-year-old baseball phenomenon Bobby Stano in jail for two decades before his burgeoning professional baseball career even gets off the ground. Now, at 39 and fresh out of prison, he works to win back his respect, his family, his lost love and his dream of being a professional baseball career. This human drama set stars Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara.

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