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Ageing television presenter Howard Beale (Peter Finch) is on the edge of a mental breakdown when he is fired. He decides to open his heart to his audience, breaking down live on TV. Incredibly, this boosts his ratings, and Beale is re-hired and given his own show on which he can scream and shout. The film won three Oscars, with Paddy Chayevsky winning an award for the Best Original Screenplay.
Star-studded, epic adaptation of Henryk Sienkiewicz's novel based in Rome during the time of Nero. Marcus Vinicius (Robert Taylor), a commander in the army, returns to the city and falls in love with a Christian girl called Lygia (Deborah Kerr). However, as he is a pagan, she rejects his suit and refuses to have anything to do with him. Meanwhile, Nero (Peter Ustinov) burns down the city, blames it on the Christians, and prepares to feed them to the lions.
The Coen Brothers own unique take on Homer's Odyssey sets the action in 1930s Mississippi, where three clueless convicts escape a chain gang and go in search of buried treasure. This leads to a series of unlikely adventures - involving one-eyed con-men, seductive sirens and Ku Klux Klan lynchings - which culminate with the boys inadvertently discovering fame as hit recording artists The Soggy Bottom Boys. Starring George Clooney, John Turturro and Tim Blake Nelson as the hapless heroes, and featuring a soundtrack jam-packed with American folk standards, 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' takes its title from the film-within-a-film in Preston Sturges' 1941 classic 'Sullivan's Travels'.
John Sturges' adaptation of Jack Higgins' semi-factual novel using an all-star cast. In 1943, a group of Nazi soldiers parachute into Norfolk and infiltrate a small village near the holiday retreat of Winston Churchill. Their plan is to assassinate the British Prime Minister but the villagers are not without initiative and, as their plans get protracted, they find themselves facing moral and practical dilemmas.
Gripping secrets unfold as estranged brothers are finally forced to confront their troubled past, decades after one of them self-exiled to the wilderness. Poignant and profound, Ronan Day-Lewis's directorial debut delivers an intense, mysterious, and visually stunning story of severed ties and the path to redemption.
From DreamWorks Animation comes an adaptation of Peter Brown’s award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot. The epic adventure stars Academy Award winner† Lupita Nyong’o as Roz, a robot that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must adapt to the harsh surroundings. Gradually Roz starts building relationships with the animals on the island, including a clever fox voiced by Pedro Pascal, and becomes the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling named Brightbill. The Wild Robot is a powerful story about self-discovery, a thrilling examination of the bridge between technology and nature, and a moving exploration of what it means to be alive and connected to all living things.
Godzilla (2014):
Kong: Skull Island (2017):
Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019):
Godzilla vs. Kong (2021):
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024):
A thought-provoking drama set during the 14th century in France from visionary filmmaker Ridley Scott. Based on actual events, the film centres on one woman’s accusation that she was brutally assaulted by Jacques Le Gris, her husband Jean de Carrouges’ friend. Now, in order to prove his wife’s claim, de Carrouges must fight Le Gris to the death, the victor believed to be determined by God. All three lives hang in the balance in this gripping, cinematic film.
Jamie Foxx leads an all-star cast in this hilarious, heart-filled adventure. Pixar’s SOUL introduces Joe, who lands the gig of his life at the best jazz club in town. But one misstep lands Joe in a fantastical place: The Great Before. There, he teams up with soul 22 (Tina Fey), and together they find the answers to some of life’s biggest questions.
John Wick takes on his most lethal adversaries yet in the fourth instalment of the series. With the price on his head ever increasing, Wick takes his fight against the High Table global as he seeks out the most powerful players in the underworld, from New York to Paris to Osaka to Berlin.
Kick-off phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne continue their adventures as Ant-Man and The Wasp. Together, with their families, they explore the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought possible culminating in the ultimate showdown with a new super-villain, Kang.
Welcome to hell - a.k.a. Belle Reve, the prison with the highest mortality rate in the US of A. Where the worst Super-Villains are kept and where they will do anything to get out - even join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X. Today’s do-or-die assignment? Assemble a collection of cons, including Bloodsport, Peacemaker, Captain Boomerang, Ratcatcher 2, Savant, King Shark, Blackguard, Javelin and everyone’s favorite psycho, Harley Quinn. Then arm them heavily and drop them (literally) on the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Trekking through a jungle teeming with militant adversaries and guerrilla forces at every turn, the Squad is on a search-and-destroy mission with only Colonel Rick Flag on the ground to make them behave… and Amanda Waller’s government techies in their ears, tracking their every movement. And as always, one wrong move and they’re dead (whether at the hands of their opponents, a teammate, or Waller herself). If anyone’s laying down bets, the smart money is against them - all of them.
One year after her sister Melanie's disappearance, Clover and her friends head into the remote valley where she vanished in search of answers. In an abandoned visitor centre, they are hunted and murdered one by one ... only to find themselves reliving the night again and again - each time with a new terrifying threat. With limited deaths left, they must survive Until Dawn to escape.
The Now You See Me 3-film collection pulls back the curtain on The Four Horsemen's dazzling mix of illusions, heists, and cat-and-mouse games.
Experience the story of The Hunger Games — 64 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as Tribute, and decades before Coriolanus Snow became the tyrannical President of Panem The prequel to the beloved franchise reveals the story of how the boy Coriolanus "Coryo" Snow became the ruler we have come to know. Young Snow is assigned to mentor a young girl tribute from impoverished District 12. Our reintroduction to the lush world of the Capitol is juxtaposed against the 10th annual Hunger Games. The diverse young cast shines as they challenge the powers that be to reveal who is a songbird, and who is a snake.
Blake Lively and Michiel Huisman star in this fantasy drama directed by Lee Toland Krieger. Unable to age after being struck by lightning during a car accident, Adaline (Lively) has lived a solitary life to protect her secret. But when a chance meeting with Ellis Jones (Huisman) leaves Adaline pining for the life she used to have. Can she finally let her guard down and have another shot at love? The supporting cast includes Harrison Ford, Kathy Baker and Ellen Burstyn.
In the aftermath of the Gulf War, US soldiers Major Archie Gates (George Clooney), Sergeant Troy Barlow (Mark Wahlberg), Staff Sergeant Chief Elgin (Ice Cube) and Private Conrad Vig (Spike Jonze) discover an Iraqi map revealing the location of Saddam Hussein's hidden gold bullion. The men set out to appropriate the booty for themselves, but upon arrival at the village where it is buried become involved with the local rebels' battle with Hussein's troops.
Complete collection of the anime series adapted from the novels by Ichie Ishibumi. When high school student Issei (voice of Yûki Kaji) is asked out on a date by Yuma (Ayana Taketatsu), he thinks that all his dreams have come true. However, when Yuma ends the date by stabbing Issei in the stomach, Rias (Jamie Marchi) comes to his rescue, but with her own ulterior motives. Series 1 episodes are: 'I Got a Girlfriend', 'I'm Done Being Human', 'I Made a Friend', 'I'm Saving My Friend', 'I Will Defeat My Ex-Girlfriend', 'I Work As a Devil', 'I Get a Familiar', 'I Pick a Fight', 'I've Begun My Training', 'The Showdown Begins', 'The Acclaimed Battle Continues', 'I'm Here to Keep My Promise', 'I'm Harvesting Breasts' and 'I'm Searching for Breasts'. Series 2 episodes are: 'Another Disquieting Premonition', 'The Holy Sword Is Here', 'I'll Destroy the Holy Sword', 'A Strong Enemy Appeared', 'Decisive Battle at Kuoh Academy', 'Go! Occult Research Club', 'Summer! Bathing Suits! I'm in Trouble', 'Open House Begins', 'I Have a Junior', 'Various Three-Way Deadlocks', 'The Leaders' Summit Begins' and 'Clash of the Twin Heavenly Dragons'.
Academy Award-nominated Disney animated feature following an arcade game villain who is tired of being the bad guy. After 30 years demolishing buildings in a popular video game, Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) longs to feel what it's like to be a good guy. He takes off on a journey which leads him on a path through the gaming world but in his attempt to be a hero he unwittingly releases a threatening enemy, putting all of the arcade in danger. With the help of young racer Vanellope von Schweetz (Sarah Silverman), can Ralph repair the damage he has caused and learn how to save the day? The film also features the voice talents of Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch and Alan Tudyk.
Matt Damon returns to star as the deadly CIA assassin in this espionage thriller directed by Paul Greengrass. After spending years off the grid, former agent Bourne (Damon) unexpectedly emerges from the shadows in search of more answers surrounding his hazy past. Meanwhile, new CIA Director Robert Dewey (Tommy Lee Jones) is dealing with the fallout following a major cyber-attack, and authorises a new program to hunt down Bourne after he shows up on agency surveillance systems. Desperate to keep one step ahead of his relentless pursuers, Bourne seeks the help of ex-contact Nicky Parsons (Julia Stiles), and once again finds himself on the run across the globe and unable to trust anyone. The cast also includes Alicia Vikander, Riz Ahmed and Ato Essandoh.
Documentary focusing on the decline of America. The film examines the senseless violence prevalent in American society between the 1960s and the 1980s and looks at a number of high-profile gun-related deaths. Featuring archive footage as well as interviews with police officers and infamous criminals, the film looks at the causes of such violent acts and what can be done to prevent them going forward.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Berliner Philharmoniker in this concert of Czech music performed at the Waldbühne amphitheatre in 2016. Georgian violinist accompanies the Berliner Philharmoniker, playing a number of works by Dvorák and Smetana.
Action sequel focusing on the underground world of British hooliganism. The film follows undercover, Muslim cop Mo (Simon Rivers) as he infiltrates the hooligans of Shadwell Town Football Club. While he's tasked with investigating their behaviour and uncovering who's really behind the East London group, Mo finds himself increasingly drawn into their violent activities and questioning just how far he's willing to go for the sake of his job.
Gritty crime drama starring Harry Belafonte, Robert Ryan, Shelley Winters and Ed Begley. Former cop Dave Burke (Begley) approaches two men to assist him in a bank raid: Johnny Ingram (Belafonte), a black gambler, and racist ex-con Earl Slater (Ryan). As tensions mount and the men get closer to pulling off their biggest ever heist, Earl's hatred erupts - resulting in violent consequences for the job and their lives. |
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