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Bill Pohlad directs this biopic about the musician, songwriter and founding member of The Beach Boys. In the 1960s, emerging talent Brian Wilson (Paul Dano) struggles to comprehend the sudden fame that his hit records have brought him and his band, and, after a panic attack, he turns away from touring and sets his mind to focus on creating the greatest album ever made. Later on in his life, Wilson (John Cusack)'s struggles turn to ones of health and sanity as his therapist Dr. Eugene Landy (Paul Giamatti) sees it necessary to have his patient permanently medicated. When Wilson, a shadow of his former self, meets car saleswoman Melinda (Elizabeth Banks) she finds herself determined to rid the innocent man of his brainwashing doctor and recapture the talent that he once possessed.
Pierce Brosnan makes his 007 debut, replacing Timothy Dalton as Britain's most celebrated secret agent. On his first post-Cold War mission, Bond is sent to blow up a Soviet chemical weapons factory with agent 006 (Sean Bean). Nine years later, Bond becomes involved in the break-up of the Soviet Union, and soon finds himself involved with a blitzkrieg of stolen helicopters, beautiful female assassins, Russian Mafiosi and the race for a vital piece of weaponry - the credit-card sized 'GoldenEye'.
Drama set against the backdrop of the 1960s American civil rights movement, based on the best-selling novel by Kathryn Stockett. It is 1964 and racism is rife in Jackson, Mississippi. Skeeter (Emma Stone), the strong-willed daughter of a well-to-do family, returns to the town from college to take up a role at the local newspaper. However, working as a 'homemaker hints' columnist in the paper is by no means the extent of Skeeter's ambitions. Disturbed by the negative attitude of her friend, Hilly Holbrook (Bryce Dallas Howard), towards her house staff, Skeeter decides to write a book chronicling the experiences of the black maids who have spent much of their lives serving her and her contemporaries. Initially, the maids seem reluctant and suspicious. However, when the much-respected Aibileen (Viola Davis) comes forward to offer her story, the floodgates open and the women take the opportunity to make themselves heard. Octavia Spencer won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Aibileen's friend, Minny Jackson, an outspoken maid who finds it difficult to get work after being fired and eventually decides to share her experiences with Skeeter.
Struggling actor Riggan Thomson is still remembered today for his portrayal of superhero Birdman from his early career. Fed up with only being recognised for one thing, Riggan stages a comeback with a difference. He aims to broaden his fanbase and win back some of his credibility through a performance on Broadway, but his biggest problem has always been his ego and taking orders from people is not on his to-do list. Can Riggan put aside his feelings of self-importance in order to rekindle his career?
Academy Award Winner
Anna Biller directs this comedy horror starring Samantha Robinson, Jeffrey Vincent Parise and Laura Waddell which pays homage to the Technicolor thrillers of the 1960s and 70s. A young and beautiful witch named Elaine (Robinson) uses her magic to devise spells and craft concoctions which will grant her what she desires: a man who loves her. Inconveniently however, her creations work too well and every man she seduces ends up dead. She finally finds the perfect man for her, but her willful desire to feel loved may send her over the edge and into a heady brew of passion, madness and death.
Timothy West stars as British prime minister Winston Churchill in this BBC drama focusing on the relationship with his generals during pivotal moments of the Second World War. Set in Churchill's Cabinet Office and War Rooms, the programme follows Britain's leader orchestrating the allied war effort alongside some of his influential appointments including Generals Montgomery (Ian Richardson) and Brooke (Eric Porter). Following America's decision to enter the conflict late in 1941, Churchill and his cabinet received the support of President Franklin D. Roosevelt (Arthur Hill) and his trusted generals, Marshall (Joseph Cotten) and Eisenhower (Richard Dysart).
Teen drama starring Vanessa Hudgens of 'High School Musical' fame. Will Burton (Gaelan Connell) is a huge music fan who is at a new school and trying to fit in, so when he is asked by Charlotte (Alyson Michalka) to get involved with her band he can't refuse. Charlotte gets the band together to compete in the battle of the bands competition, Bandslam, against her ex-boyfriend's band. As the unlikely combo practice and romance blossoms between Will and guitarist Sam (Hudgens), it becomes clear they have what it takes to make it, just as long as they all stick together.
Documentary which exposes some of the most magnificent landscapes of the world, and encourages us to focus upon the preservation of our planet. Locations featured include the mountains of Vancouver, the deserts of Namibia and the tropical jungles of Borneo.
Matt Damon stars in this sci-fi thriller directed by Ridley Scott. During a mission to Mars, a crew of NASA astronauts are caught in a storm that leaves Mark Watney (Damon) missing and presumed dead. As the rest of the crew return to Earth, Watney awakens to find himself surrounded by the desolate landscape of the red planet. With no way to communicate the news of his survival back to Earth, Watney must figure out a way to prolong his life expectancy until the next NASA mission visits the planet in approximately four years. The all-star cast includes Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Jessica Chastain and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Secret Service agent James Bond (Sean Connery) is sent to Jamaica to investigate the murder of one of his colleagues. It transpires that the island is being used as a base for the terrorist organisation SPECTRE, who, under the guidance of the despotic Dr No (Joseph Wiseman), have developed technology to divert rockets launched from Cape Canaveral. The first big-screen outing for 007 features original Bond Girl Ursula Andress emerging from the ocean in memorably revealing swimwear.
Indie crime thriller starring Nick Stahl as Noah Cordin, a young small-town detective investigating the accidental murder of an eight-year-old boy during a house robbery. Along with his partner, Leslie Spencer (Rachel Nichols), Noah must overcome the obstacles posed by small-town loyalties and deep-rooted suspicions to track down the perpetrators. Meryl Streep's daughter Grace Gummer co-stars as Nat Collins, a local barmaid who appears to be implicated in the crime.
British crime drama starring Paul Bettany and Stephen Graham as police officer brothers who struggle to maintain their sense of morality while investigating a murder. With their father Lenny (Brian Cox) also an officer of the law in his heyday, policing seems to run in the veins of Joe and Chrissie Fairburn (Bettany and Graham). However, when a young girl is discovered murdered - the most horrific crime to afflict the community in recent memory - the brothers face a stern test of their mettle. A local convicted paedophile Jason Buleigh (Ben Crompton) is their prime suspect but they struggle to locate concrete evidence of his involvement. Disturbed by the fact that his own daughter is around the same age as the murdered girl, Joe decides that using the strong-arm tactics favoured in his father's day is the way ahead. However, when they drive Jason out to a remote area one night in the hope of eliciting a confession events threaten to spiral out of control...
Collection of shorts from experimental writer and director B.S. Johnson. The films comprise: 'You're Human Like the Rest of Them' (1967), 'Paradigm' (1968), 'The Unfortunates' (1969), 'Up Yours Too Guillaume Apollinaire!' (1969), 'Unfair!' (1970), 'March!' (1970), 'Poem' (1971), 'B.S. Johnson On Dr. Samuel Johnson' (1972), 'Not Counting the Savages' (1972) and 'Fat Man On a Beach' (1974).
Drama following the week of excess and tragedy that marks the reunion of four middle-aged college friends. Richard (Thomas Jane), Ron (Jeremy Piven), Jonathan (Rob Lowe) and Tim (Christian McKay) first met in college and have since holidayed together almost every year. Each of the men has problems. Richard is an author and English teacher but feels he has underachieved by only having one book published; Ron has made a great deal of money as a stockbroker but is under investigation for embezzlement; Jonathan runs a successful medical practice but has family problems; while Tim blames himself for a recent fatal car crash. As the men consume drugs, attempt to seduce women and party hard, their thoughts gradually return to a pact they made together when they were younger - a pact that, if honoured, will have deadly consequences...
The critically acclaimed West End hit is brought to life in McQueen, an unforgettable journey into the mind of British fashion's most notorious and brilliant artist, Alexander McQueen. McQueen discovers a strange and beautiful girl Dahlia, lurking in the basement of his house. She says she has been watching him from a tree in his garden for the last 11 nights. At first wary of the mysterious intruder, McQueen begins to believe the girl might know him better than he knows himself. Together she and McQueen go on a wild trip through London at night, visiting the places and people (including fashion editor Isabella Blow, played by Tracy-Ann Oberman) that have shaped him, looking for redemption, love and, as always inspiration. The cast is led by Stephen Wight (Bluestone 42, Diamond Geezer) who the Independent describes as "brilliant casting...really digs deep into the role" Dianna Agron (star of the hit TV series Glee, I Am Number Four &The Family) joins him as Dahlia, with Tracy - Ann Oberman (EastEnders, New Tricks & Doctor Who) as Isabella Blow.
The Dark Knight reunites director Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale, who reprises the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne in his continuing war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves effective, but soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as The Joker, who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces Batman closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante. Heath Ledger stars as archvillain The Joker, and Aaron Eckhart plays Dent. Maggie Gyllenhaal joins the cast as Rachel Dawes. Returning from Batman Begins are Gary Oldman as Gordon, Michael Caine as Alfred and Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox.
The Muppets return for another puppet adventure. Gonzo begins to suspect that he comes from another planet, and when he confesses all on Miss Piggy's new talk show, a paranoid government operative decides to find out for sure - by kidnapping Gonzo. This leaves Kermit, Fozzie and the rest of the muppets with the task of rescuing their furry blue friend.
Jessica Alba stars in this fourth film in the children's action adventure series. Teenage twins Rebecca (Rowan Blanchard) and Cecil (Mason Cook) have never got along with their stepmother Marissa (Alba) since she married their father, spy-hunting reporter Wilbur (Joel McHale). Unbeknown to the twins, however, Marissa is in fact a retired super-spy. When Earth comes under threat from the villainous Timekeeper (Jeremy Piven), Marissa is called back into action, and Rebecca and Cecil must put their resentments aside and assist her in protecting the future of the human race.
To escape their haunting memories, Rachel and her son start a new life in a small Oregon town. But when evidence at a local crime scene reveals a mysterious unmarked videotape, Rachel realises that the vengeful Samara is back and more determined than ever to continue her relentless cycle of terror. In a desperate, life-or-death battle, Rachel must confront Samara once again to save herself and her son.
Meet Stuart Little - a mouse like no other. He's heroic and debonair, endearing and polite and has a heart of gold! When the Littles decide to adopt outside their own species, they learn a few big lessons: housework must be done delicately, their cat Snowbell has to watch what he eats, and love is not based on the size of your heart. This charming tale is a story for anyone who has ever had trouble fitting in.
After two boys duke it out on a playground, the parents of the "victim" invite the parents of the "bully" over to work out their issues. A polite discussion of childrearing soon escalates into verbal warfare, with all four parents revealing their true colors. None of them will escape the carnage. Directed by Roman Polanski, Carnage stars Academy Award-winners Kate Winslet and Christoph Waltz as husband and wife Nancy and Alan Cowan, opposite Academy Award-winner Jodie Foster and Academy Award-nominee John C. Reilly as Penelope and Michael Longstreet.
Lolita (1962)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Barry Lyndon (1975)
The Shining (1980)
Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
British crime drama starring Timothy Spall, Iwan Rheon and Matthew Lewis. Falsely imprisoned as a result of local drug kingpin Roper (Neil Maskell)'s scheming, Harvey (Luke Treadaway) returns home a man desperate to get his revenge. As well as concocting a plan with the help of his three close friends Dempsey (Rheon), Charlie (Gerard Kearns) and Dodd (Lewis) to strip Roper of all his assets and undermine his reputation, Harvey is also tasked with winning back the trust and admiration of his girlfriend Nicola (Vanessa Kirby)... |
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