20th Century Flicks, Bristol

Factory Records, the Hacienda club, Tony Wilson, Happy Mondays, etc, etc. '24 Hour Party People' is an affectionate and humorous trip through Manchester's monster music scene in the 80s and 90s. The soundtrack as you'd expect is blinding and Steve Coogan's portrayal of Wilson is spooky. A film that stands on it's own as an excellent near tragi-comedy, but within its historical context... it's bloody mad!

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A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION (2006)

CertificationPG Our Rating

The king is dead, long live the king. Television has dominated the public's homes for many decades but a few radio shows have survived the visual onslaught. When new owners take over an ailing station one of their first acts is to draw to a close a much loved, but ailing, veteran variety music show. A touching, often witty, series of reminisciences that utilise a cracking cast. Robert Altman's final film may not be up there with his greats but it's still a delightfully understated ensemble piece find out more...

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE (2007)

Certification15 Our Rating

1960s; young scouser Jude crosses the Atlantic and meets upper class Lucy in this musical tale of two star-crossed lovers set against the raging waters of the volatile 60s counterculture movement; race riots, Vietnam, civil rights, protest, music, drugs, dance, art, hippies and psychedelia. Over 30 Beatles songs are woven into the plot together with visual allusions to their films and, with cameos from Bono and Eddie Izzard, this weird, loud and colourful montage will either have you breaking ou find out more...

AFTERNOON DELIGHT (2013)

Certification18 Our Rating

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ALMOST FAMOUS: EXTENDED DIRECTOR'S CUT (2007)

Certification15 Our Rating

An extended version of Cameron Crowe's "Love letter to rock n' roll" containing over 35 mins of quality extra footage, including a previously cut cameo from Tenacious D's Kyle Gass. Based on Crowe's own adventures as a teenage music journalist, �Almost Famous' tells the story of a 15-year-old boy who is complacently hired by Rolling Stone magazine to write an article on the fictional band Stillwater. As the band hits the road so does Rolling Stone's youngest reporter. find out more...

BE COOL (2005)

Certification12 Our Rating

Ex mobster collector, Chilli Palmer, has become bored of the film industry and decides to move into the music business. Along the way Chilli picks up a young Diva, a beautiful old friend, some Russian gangsters, a local black music kingpin, a white man who thinks he's black and his camp/butch bodyguard. If that doesn't imply confusion then rest assured �Be Cool' is as chilled as the sun, as slick as sandpaper and as funny as losing a limb. Does Travolta ever read the scripts he's sent or does hi find out more...

BEGIN AGAIN (2014)

Certification15 Our Rating

Gretta and her boyfriend Dave move to New York to pursue their passion for music. However, when Dave rejects her for the fame and fortune of a big solo contract, Gretta find herself alone and far from home. find out more...

BEHIND THE CANDELABRA (2013)

Certification15 Our Rating

In the summer of 1977, handsome young stranger Scott Thorson walked into Liberace’s dressing room and, despite their age difference and seemingly different worlds, the two embarked on a secretive five-year love a find out more...

BLINDED BY THE LIGHT (2019)

Certification12 Our Rating

In England in 1987, a teenager from an Asian family learns to live his life, understand his family and find his own voice through the music of American rock star

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BOARDWALK EMPIRE SEASON 2: DISC 3 (2011)

Certification15 Our Rating

Chronicles the life and times of Nucky Thompson, the undisputed ruler of Atlantic City, who was equal parts politician and gangster.
High production values and a fine ensemble cast: HBO knows how to do TV.

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