Like every month, UGC cinemas give us the opportunity to visit to (re)discover a certain number of masterpieces and cult films. And for this month of June, the program is extremely busy, with Steven Spielberg, Hayao Miyazaki, Michael Mann, Wong Kar-wai and Celtic legends!
Jurassic Park , by Steven Spielberg (June 2, at 6 p.m.)
< p>Released in 1993,Jurassic Parkhas profoundly revolutionized blockbusters. Realized by the legendary Steven Spielberg, this great film from the 1990s is the adaptation of the novel of the same name by Michael Crichton (Westworld). A cult film par excellence, Jurassic Park is certainly one of the most mastered blockbusters of the last thirty years. From Steven Spielberg's always skillful staging to the music – sublime – by maestro John Williams,Jurassic Parkis an absolute masterpiece, which we can't wait to see again for the umpteenth time.
Ponyo on the Cliff, by Hayao Miyazaki (June 2, at 10:45)
A few months later Barely after the release of the excellentThe Boy and the Heron, UGC invites you to immerse yourself in the world of Hayao Miyazaki, by rediscovering two films per month. After a series of films dedicated to a more mature audience (Porco Rosso, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Châ ;traveling vice), Hayao Miyazaki has reconnected with thanks to Ponyo on the Cliffwith the film destination for children. This current Japanese version ofThe Little Mermaidis to be released. both a magnificent film about childhood and a very beautiful ecological fable.
Saving Private Ryan, by Steven Spielberg (June 6, at 7:30 p.m.
While his friends George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola have recently been in the news. at the Cannes Film Festival, Steven Spielberg receives tributes from the UGC group for the month of June, since in addition toJurassic Park, another of his many masterpieces will be subject of a special session: We must save Private Ryan. Winner of 5 Oscars, including that of best director for Steven Spielberg (his second afterSchindler's Listin 1994), it is undoubtedly the ultimate war film, whose influence is still felt. The film also allowed one of the most iconic duos in cinema to form: Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, who in addition to filming five films together, will produce three series on the Second World War:Band of Brothers and The Pacificfor HBO, andMasters of the Air for AppleTV+.
Mad Max: Fury Road, by George Miller (June 9, at 6 p.m.)
While Furiosa is currently in the process of updating Knee the critics and the public, there are many of us at this time. want to immerse ourselves inMad Max: Fury Road. With this instant classic released in 2015, the gigantic George Miller delivered an uppercut to everyone, by making THE blockbuster of the 2010s. Technically impressive, led by by a Tom Hardy and a Charlize Theron in great form, Mad Max: Fury Road is a real lesson in cinema. In thirty years, we will continue to do so. talk aboutMad Max: Fury Road andFuriosa!
Collateral, by Michael Mann (June 13, at 7:30 p.m.)
One of the greatest American filmmakers, Michael Mann has many leaders -work to his assets:Heat, Miami Vice, The Last of the Mohicansor even Public Enemies. But we too often forget to mention Collateral, which is celebrating its twentieth anniversary this year. Restored in 4K, it tells the story ofa taxi driver (Jamie Foxx) forced to drive a relentless killer (Tom Cruise) for one night in a city. Los Angeles. A perfectly executed thriller, as usual with Michael Mann!
Song of the Sea, by Tomm Moore (June 16, at 10:45 a.m.)
Afterè s his first very successful animated film,Brendan and the Secret of Kells, Irish director Tom Moore continues his exploration of Celtic legends with The Song of the Sea. Two children are looking to free magical creatures from the spell cast on them by the Witch of the Owls. Fortunately, young Saoirse is a selkie, capable of transforming into a seal and whose song helps counter the witch's powers. Great poetry, this magnificent children's film is a must-see. A must see for all lovers of Celtic legends. We also recommend that you discover the very beautifulThe Wolf People, the filmmaker's latest film, which immerses us in 17th-century Ireland.
Howl's Moving Castle, by Hayao Miyazaki (June 23, at 10:45 a.m. )
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After winning the his first Oscar withSpirited Away, Hayao Miyazaki continued; made its mark by adapting Howl’s Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. The legend of Japanese animated cinema completely appropriates the text, to offer his own version. The result isa poetic masterpiece in its own right. the perfect technique, sublimated by one of Joe Hisaishi's most beautiful scores. 6 p.m.)
Among the most cult French comedies,Asterix and Obélix: Mission Cléopétreis the hilarious second film by Alain Chabat. Passionate since childhood by comics, and in particular the work of Goscinny and Uderzo, Alain Chabat signed the best live-action adaptation of Asterix. Stuffed of scenes each more cult than the last, Mission Cléopâatre is the film to be meet again with friends or family to have a good time. Anyway, we can't wait to see the animated seriesAsterix that Alain Chabat is currently working on! A true pope of Hong Kong cinema, the legendary Wong Kar-wai (In the Mood for Love, The Grandmaster) was recently released. honor by the brilliant French distributor The Jokers Filmswho remastered the film. in 4K seven of his masterpieces, including four a few months ago penalty. Among them was the sublimeChungking Express, which tells the love stories of two cops: number 223 promises to fall in love with the first woman who enters in a bar Chungking House; number 663, who goes to the Midnight Express every evening to order a salad from the chef at the restaurant. his beautiful, a flight attendant. À see absolutely!
Chungking Express, by Wong Kar-Wai (June 27, at 7:30 p.m.)
