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A British boy living in Shanghai becomes separated from his parents when Japan invades China at the outset of World War II. The film, based on J.G. Ballard's autobiographical novel, traces his progress through prison camp life and his steely determination to survive. The score is by John Williams.
Carol Morley writes and directs this downbeat British mystery drama about six psychologically dispossessed guests at an out-of-season south coast cliff-top hotel. As time passes, tentative connections form between the six very different characters: the wistfully ageing Wendy (Marjorie Yates), a Polish chambermaid (Anna Wendzikowska), feisty teenager Sophie (Nichola Burley) and her internet date, Phillip (Jospeh Dempsie), withdrawn Elly (Maxine Peake) and washed-up pop singer Glen (Paul Hilton). Over the course of two days, as the hotel guests gradually begin to thaw, they stumble upon a purpose that unites them all.
Classic musical adaptation of the L. Frank Baum novel starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr and Jack Haley. A tornado whisks Dorothy (Garland) and her house from Kansas to Munchkin City, squashing the Wicked Witch of the East upon landing. The Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) vows revenge, while Dorothy sets off on the yellow brick road to see the Wizard of Oz (Frank Morgan), hoping he can tell her how to get home. On the way she makes friends with a scarecrow (Bolger), a tin man (Haley) and a cowardly lion (Lahr) - all of whom have specific reasons for wanting to meet the magical Wizard. With the Wicked Witch out to get her, will Dorothy ever get home again?
On their way home from a high school football game, five teenage girls become hopelessly lost. When they stop to get directions, the girls are involved in a minor accident with another vehicle. Inexperienced and frightened, the girls flee the scene and speed away down the dark and unfamiliar roads. As they blindly make their way across an area the locals call THE EYES, the girls are suddenly shocked to see a lone headlight appear behind them. As the driver of the damaged car begins one terrifying assault after another the five girls will lose their innocence and possibly their lives in this brutal and shocking thrill ride.
Documentary telling the story of two boys from the Brazilian slums ('favelas') who dream of becoming professional surfers. Best friends Fabio (13) and Naama (12) have grown up in Favela do Pavao, an enormous slum near Arpoador Beach in Rio de Janeiro. The boys spend as much time as they can surfing on their favourite beach, and dream of winning the annual surfing contest. But will they be able to resist the lure of the local drugs gangs and overcome the pressures of life in the favela to follow their dream and rise above the poverty and violence that surround them?
Natalie Portman stars in the title role of this biographical drama that follows First Lady Jackie Kennedy in the days after her husband's assassination in 1963. As Jackie mourns the tragic death of her husband, she accepts advice from White House staff and prepares to give an interview to 'Life' magazine's Theodore H. White (Billy Crudup). Known for her dignity and composure in front of the cameras, behind closed doors Jackie struggles to cope with the loss of her partner and the weight of the world that now rests on her shoulders. The film was nominated for three BAFTAs, including Best Leading Actress (Portman), the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance By an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama (Portman), and three Academy Awards, including Best Actress (Portman).
Vin Diesel reprises his role as night-eyed antihero Riddick in this big-budget sequel to the 2002 sci-fi action film 'Pitch Black'. In an attempt to evade the mercenaries after him, Riddick escapes to the distant planet of Helion - only to find himself caught in the middle of a violent and bloody intergalactic conflict between two opposing forces: the Elementals, led by Aerion (Judi Dench) and the Necromongers, led by the bloodthirsty Lord Marshall (Colm Feore).
Feature adaptation of the anime that includes the major countries of World War II as characters. A host of new countries, including Poland (voice of Kazutada Tanaka) and Switzerland (Romi Pak), join the action as a group known as the Pictorians arrive from space and set about turning everything on Earth to the colour white. The Axis Powers, led by Germany (Hiroki Yasumoto), and the Allied Forces, led by America (Ai Iwamura) and the United Kingdom (Noriaki Sugiyama), may have to take a break from fighting each other to team up against a formidable new enemy. Will they also learn something valuable in the process?
Joe Fox (Tom Hanks) and Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) are rivals in business: he working for Fox & Sons, a chain of discount bookstores; she owning a tiny bookshop of her own. However, unaware of their true identities, Kathleen and Joe have begun communicating anonymously via an e-mail chat room, building a strong and caring relationship without ever revealing their names.
Céline Sciamma directs this French coming-of-age drama. Suffering from abuse at home and unable to achieve the grades she needs to progress in school, 16-year-old Marieme (Karidja Touré)'s future looks bleak. She decides to take fate into her own hands and befriends a gang of three girls where she discovers a sense of identity and belonging, but will she find the independence she is searching for?
Brian Helgeland writes and directs this crime thriller starring Tom Hardy in the dual role of infamous gangster twins Ronald and Reginald Kray. The film chronicles the Kray twins' career during the 1950s and '60s as they tighten their tyrannical rule over London. With Ronnie's mental stability in question Reggie attempts to keep him under control while embarking on a romance with the beautiful Frances Shea (Emily Browning). Meanwhile, Detective Superintendent Leonard 'Nipper' Read (Christopher Eccleston) tries to bring the Krays down. The cast also includes David Thewlis, Colin Morgan, Taron Egerton and Tara Fitzgerald.
Bob Geldof plays Pink, a burned out rock star holed up in a Los Angeles hotel. He reminisces on his life, from his wartime birth to his present circumstances. The film contains no dialogue; rather the narrative is carried by the Pink Floyd soundtrack and the Gerald Scarfe animation.
Dramatic retelling of the life and career of Spanish professional golfer Severiano 'Seve' Ballesteros directed by documentary film-maker John-Paul Davidson. The film shows how Seve grew from a young boy (José Luis Gutiérrez) playing golf on the beaches of his native Spain with a broken 3-iron to a world number one and leading figure in the sport. Told through dramatic re-enactments and archive footage, the story follows Seve as he overcomes every hurdle in his journey towards success.
Natalie Portman stars in the title role of this biographical drama that follows First Lady Jackie Kennedy in the days after her husband's assassination in 1963. As Jackie mourns the tragic death of her husband, she accepts advice from White House staff and prepares to give an interview to 'Life' magazine's Theodore H. White. Known for her dignity and composure in front of the cameras, behind closed doors Jackie struggles to cope with the loss of her partner and the weight of the world that now rests on her shoulders. (Academy Award nominations for: Best Actress, Best Costume Design, Best Musical Score)
Mexican drama co-written and directed by Amat Escalante. The film follows disillusioned pastry factory worker Ale (Ruth Ramos) who lives with her macho and outspoken husband Angel (Jesus Meza) and their two sons. Her openly gay brother Fabian (Eden Villavicencio) works as a nurse at the local hospital, and, unbeknownst to Ale, is also having a secret affair with Angel. With an already complex family dynamic becoming increasingly difficult to handle, the sudden arrival of Veronica (Simone Bucio) complicates the situation yet further when she informs them that there is a mysterious force which lurks in an isolated cabin in the nearby woods which may be able to solve their problems and change their lives forever.
Living dead horror set in the African desert. In World War 2, a Nazi squadron hid a shipment of gold in a remote oasis. The squadron was ambushed by the Allies, and only one American soldier survived. Some fifty years later, the survivor tells a young German fortune hunter his story, triggering a series of events that end up in the terrifying discovery of an army of zombies in the desert who are guarding the Nazi gold.
Animated feature which follows on from the events of 'Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig'. Two years after the resolution of the Individual Eleven case and the departure of Major Kusanagi (voice of Atsuko Tanaka) from Section 9, Togusa (Kouichi Yamadera) has taken on her role and must investigate a spate of strange events which leave a trail leading back to the enigmatic Puppeteer (Yoshiko Sakakibara). While investigating, Batou (Akio Ootsuka) encounters Kusanagi who appears to be leading her own investigation. She warns Batou to stay away from the Solid State Society and leaves. Doubt begins to creep into Batou's mind, and as the pieces of the puzzle slowly come together he cannot hide his suspicion that Kusanagi is somehow involved with the Puppeteer.
Sergio Leone's classic spaghetti western forms the final part of the trilogy that brought Clint Eastwood to Hollywood's attention. During the American Civil War, the paths of three loners - Joe (Eastwood), Tuco (Eli Wallach) and Setenza (Lee Van Cleef) - cross as they search for the grave of Bill Carson, home to a hidden fortune. As the war intensifies, the treasure seekers become drawn into a battle that dwarfs their own mercenary pursuits.
Widowed US President Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas) is unwilling to jeopardise his high standing in the opinion polls by taking political risks. However, when he begins dating environmental lobbyist Sydney Wade (Annette Bening), his opponents use his personal life as a point of attack. Can the relationship survive, or will political expediency prevail? Rob Reiner ('When Harry Met Sally') directs this White House-set romantic comedy.
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.
Sequel to the popular 1977 feature. Outlaw driver The Bandit (Burt Reynolds) is now an alcoholic down on his luck, who accepts the job of delivering an elephant to the Republican National Convention in just 24 hours. Hot on his tail of course, is the redneck Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason), still smarting from his earlier humiliation.
Double bill of American comedies starring Eddie Murphy as the titular Professor Sherman Klump (as well as Ernie Klump, Granny Klump, and Mama and Papa Klump). In 'The Nutty Professor' (1996), Sherman Klump, a shy, overweight chemistry professor invents a slimming formula which transforms him into the svelte, fast-talking Buddy Love (also Murphy). His new-found confidence means he can now happily date his pretty colleague Carla Purty (Jada Pinkett Smith), but when Buddy starts to take over, Sherman risks jeopardising his own career and his true self being lost forever. In the sequel 'The Nutty Professor 2' (2000) Sherman Klump, having decided to get married, asks for the hand of fellow scientist Denise Gaines (Janet Jackson) and is overjoyed when she accepts. But when Klump's fast-talking alter ego Buddy Love comes back on the scene, the ensuing havoc threatens to ruin all the professor's plans. |
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