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SATURDAY JUNE 1

A KNIGHT’S TALE

TVNZ 2, 7pm Jousting sticks!

Fun medieval romp starring Heath Ledger as a peasant who becomes a jousting champion to the sound of We Will Rock You and other classic hits of the 14th century. (2001) ★★★

SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL

Nicolas Cage plays yet another – surprise! – unhinged character in this nutty thriller as a motormouth gangster who hijacks Joel

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