New at the Movies: Out on Friday (23/01)

Frost/Nixon



For three years after being forced from office, Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency. Nixon surprised everyone in selecting Frost as his televised confessor, intending to easily outfox the breezy British showman and secure a place in the hearts and minds of Americans. Likewise, Frost's team harboured doubts about their boss' ability to hold his own. But as cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted. Would Nixon evade questions of his role in one of the nation's greatest disgraces? Or would Frost confound critics and bravely demand accountability from the man who'd built a career out of stonewalling?

Milk



Based on the life of the late American politician Harvey Milk, a gay rights activist and the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California as a member of the San Fransisco Board of Supervisors. It's received many awards, as has its leading actor, Sean Penn; A Golden Glove nomination, three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations and four BAFTA award nominations including best film.

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans



In the Dark Ages, a young Lycan named Lucian (Michael Sheen) emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor (Bill Nighy), the cruel vampire king who has enslaved them. Lucian is joined by his secret lover, Viktor's daughter Sonja (Rhona Mitra), in his battle against the Death Dealer army and his struggle for Lycan freedom.

Valkyrie



At the height of WWII, a group of high-ranking German officers hatched a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, and seize power of the military command in order to end the war. The operation was codenamed "Valkyrie", for the emergency plan that was meant to be used in case of a revolt against the Nazi government. This plan had been modified by the conspirators to ensure their success, but complications arose when they finally carried out on 20 July 1944.