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What's On in Birmingham This Week
New restaurants, best movies, and must-see events in Birmingham this week.
New Openings
Restaurants and bars worth knowing about
- McDonald's — Popular Birmingham McDonald's in Erdington reopens after huge transformation. 3.6 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_INEXPENSIVE, fast food restaurant.
- Donutello — Donutello has opened in Moseley in a former picture framing shop, offering specialty donuts at £4.95. The new café has generated buzz with local fans saying 'Birmingham needed this'. 5 stars, donut shop.
- Cinnamood — Popular European bakery concept expanding to UK with Birmingham as potential future location. First UK store opening in London later this year, with sights set on Birmingham. 4.8 stars, bakery.
- Archie's — Archie's restaurant is launching a new breakfast menu across their UK locations including Birmingham, with free breakfasts and coffee being offered as part of the launch. 4.1 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, restaurant.
- Birmingham Suburb Bakery — A Birmingham suburb bakery with fans queuing for its £1.95 fan favourite has been named among the UK's best by The Good Food Guide's 50 best bakeries list. 4.5 stars, museum.
Don't Miss
Events happening soon
- Arnold Sports Festival UK — Elite sports competitions, massive expo with fitness brands, celebrities, and interactive fan experiences. Unforgettable weekend for athletes and enthusiasts.
Worth Watching
What to watch this week
- Mother Mary — Directed by David Lowery and starring Anne Hathaway, this film explores the complexities of fame and obsession. It has been described as an undefinable and intriguing cinematic experience. 1/10, 89 min.
- Akira — Katsuhiro Otomo's groundbreaking 1988 anime returns to UK cinemas nearly four decades on. Roger Luckhurst examines whether it can speak to our 21st century condition in the new issue. 7.944/10, 124 min.
- Father Mother Sister Brother — Directed by Jim Jarmusch, this film weaves together three interconnected stories about family members masking personal struggles and secrets. It features an impressive ensemble cast including Tom Waits, Cate Blanchett, and Adam Driver. 6.5/10, 110 min.
- The Stranger — François Ozon's faithful and visually striking adaptation of Albert Camus' 1942 novella. Shot in crisp black and white, it offers a compelling look at existential themes and post-colonial thought. 6/10, 92 min.
- Reminders of Him — When Diem's custodial grandparents adamantly refuse Kenna's attempts to see her daughter, Kenna discovers unexpected compassion, and then something truer and deeper, with former NFL player and local bar owner Ledger. As their secret romance develops, so do the dangers for both of them, leading Kenna toward heartbreak and, ultimately, the hope for a second chance. 114 min.
- Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man — After his estranged son gets embroiled in a Nazi plot, self-exiled gangster Tommy Shelby must return to Birmingham to save his family — and his nation. 112 min.
- The Drama — A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. 5.3/10, 105 min.
- You, Me & Tuscany — A free-spirited American chef and reserved British lawyer embark on a whirlwind romance during a destination wedding in coastal Italy. 5/10, 105 min.
- Backrooms — A24 releases trailer for Backrooms, a horror film based on the famous creepypasta. Directed by Kane Parsons (aka Kane Pixels) in his directorial debut, the film features Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve and Mark Duplass. The film imagines a vast, endless maze of monotonous rooms where people can become trapped. This follows the success of Markiplier's Iron Lung, showing studios' appetite for YouTuber-led horror projects.
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