Films for political animals

Day Zero


Cast: Elijah Wood, Ginnifer Goodwin, Jon Bernthal, Chris Klein

The military draft is back. Three best friends are drafted and given 30 days to report for duty. In that time, they’re forced to confront everything they believe about courage, duty, love, friendship and honour. If called to serve, what would you do?

WILD CARD CHOICE – High school politics: Assassination of a High School President


Cast: Bruce Wills, Mischa Barton, Michael Rapaport, Kathryn Morris, Melonie Diaz, Josh Pais

At a Catholic high school, a sophomore newspaper reporter investigates a case of stolen SAT exams. He thinks he’s nailed the suspect and managed to get the popular girl when he realises a larger conspiracy is afoot.