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Moscow on Thursday: Movie Night

Spectre: A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind the global criminal organization Spectre.

Burnt: Adam Jones (Bradley Cooper) is a chef who destroyed his career with drugs and erratic behavior. He attempts to rebuild his life and his career in London, in the hopes of opening a new restaurant that will gain three Michelin stars. A comedy directed by John Wells. In English; Russian subtitles.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya. In the Arkadia mall, 8 Sredny Ovchinnikovsky Pereulok. Metro Novokuznetskaya. 495-916-9169. At 10:15 p.m.

Doctor Faustus: Globe Theater production of Christopher Marlowe's play about a man who sells his soul for knowledge. In English; Russian subtitles.

Eldar. 105 Leninsky Prospekt. Metro Yugo-Zapadnaya, Prospekt Vernadskogo. 495-735-9944, 735-9968. At 7:30 p.m.

Spectre: A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind the global criminal organization Spectre. Directed by Sam Mendes, stars Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz and Lea Seydoux. In English; Russian subtitles.

Pioner. 21 Kutuzovsky Prospekt. Metro Kutuzovskaya. 499-240-5240. At 9:15 p.m.

Youth: A retired orchestra conductor is on holiday with his daughter and film director best friend in the Alps when he receives an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II to perform for Prince Philip's birthday. Written and directed by Paolo Sorrentino, stars Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, Rachel Weisz, Paul Dano, and Jane Fonda. In English; Russian subtitles.

Pioner. 21 Kutuzovsky Prospekt. Metro Kutuzovskaya. 499-240-5240. At 5 p.m.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya. In the Arkadia mall, 8 Sredny Ovchinnikovsky Pereulok. Metro Novokuznetskaya. 495-916-9169. At 5:35 and 7:55 p.m.

Japanese Film Festival: Formula Kino Gorizont is hosting the 49th festival of Japanese films from Wednesday through next Tuesday. On screen will be seven new films, all sub-titled in Russian, about love and friendship and hating the capital city — that is, topics dear to the heart of anyone living in a big city. For more information about the festival program in Russian, see formulakino.ru. On Thursday, catch "I Hate Tokyo," a romantic comedy directed by Toshiyuki Morioka.

Formula Kino Gorizont. 21/10 Komsomolsky Prospekt. Metro Frunzenskaya. 800-250-8025. At 7:30 p.m.

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