New Openings

Restaurants and bars worth knowing about

• Popeyes (Second Bristol Branch) — Popeyes is opening a second branch in Bristol in a central location, expanding the fast food chain's presence in the city. 4.5 stars, fast food restaurant.
• Hatter House Cafe — Hatter House Cafe is opening its third site in Bristol as part of plans to eventually have five venues in the city. 4.7 stars, cafe.
• Haute Dolci — A luxury dessert venue has opened at Cabot Circus, creating 20 new jobs. The venue offers upscale dessert options in a premium setting. 4.5 stars, cafe.
• Pasture — Popular Bristol steak restaurant Pasture returns for Balloon Fiesta, becoming a staple of the festival's foodie scene. 4.8 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_EXPENSIVE, steak house.
• Noah's Fish & Restaurant — Family-run Bristol fish and chip restaurant named finalist in prestigious awards, adding to their existing accolades. 4.8 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, restaurant.

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What to watch this week

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.