The Greenstone Guide October 2017 | Page 3

october 2017 In the mood for a movie? Then have a look at our pick of the new movies out this month. Blade Runner 2049 – Out October 6 Action Starring: Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling My Little Pony: The Movie – Out October 6 Animation Starring: Emily Blunt, Liev Schreiber Set more than three decades after Blade Runner, this Los Angeles-based film transpires in the future as Los Angeles Police Department officer and trench coat-wearing K (Ryan Gosling) attempts to locate aging Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), the original Blade Runner, who has been missing for 30 years. While on his mission through the neon-rimmed streets of Los Angeles, K discovers a secret that could pelt the remnants of society into total chaos. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the film also stars Jarde Leto, Robin Wright, Ana de Armas and Dave Bautista. A new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity – embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship and save their home. My Little Pony: The Movie is a 2017 animated musical fantasy film based on the television series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, which was developed as part of the 2010 re-launch of the My Little Pony franchise by Hasbro. It features the original voice cast along with guest stars. The Snowman – Out October 13 Thriller Starring: Michael Fassbender Thor: Ragnarok – Out October 27 Action, Adventure Starring: Chris Hemsworth Harry Hole (Michael Fassbender) is the lead detective of an elite crime squad that’s investigating the disappearance of a woman whose pink scarf is mysteriously found wrapped around an ominous- looking snowman. While uncovering information about the case, he begins to suspect that an elusive serial killer may be at work again. He comes to the realization that if he wants to prevent another murder from occurring before the next snowfall, he’ll have to connect decades-old killings. Also starring Rebecca Ferguson and Val Kilmer. Building on the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron, Thor is imprisoned on the far side of the universe (the planet Sakaar, to be exact) without his mighty hammer. He’s forced to engage in an intense gladiatorial contest arranged by the Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum), and to survive, must defeat his competitor — none other than former ally and fellow Avenger, the Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo). With his home world of Asgard under threat of destruction by the powerful and ruthless goddess of death, Hela, the stakes for Thor have never been higher. Can he save it from the fierce villain’s clutches?