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IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT (1967)

Certification15 Our Rating

An arrogant bright black Northern homicide detective travelling via a small Mississippi town becomes involved in a murder investigation after a local industrialist is found dead. Engaged in a clash of wills with the local racist cop the two eventually develop a mutual respect. Won Best Picture at 1967 Academy Awards. find out more...
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NETWORK (1976)

Certification15 Our Rating

A veteran newsman flips when fired after 25 years and in his penultimate broadcast reports his imminent on screen suicide. The ratings shoot up so highly that his now kookie ravings justify his retention. Full of deliciously observed scenes as a behind the scenes struggle for media power commences. find out more...
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ON THE WATERFRONT (1954)

CertificationPG Our Rating

Winner of 8 Oscars, this is the story of a misfit who challenges the power of the tough New York Longshoremen's Union. Steiger plays his brother, caught between divided loyalties, and Eve Marie Saint plays the woman he falls in love with. Highly recommended viewing despite its political premises. NB the special pleading on behalf of informers, deriving presumably from the fact that Kazan and Schulberg named names during the McCarthy witch-hunts. find out more...
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ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST (1975)

Certification18 Our Rating

The world as a lunatic asylum. Jack Nicholson plays the anarchist determined to challenge the smug system of authority and obedience that rule the roost. The first film by Czech dissident Forman after migrating from Czechoslovakia to the United States, and a superb comment on society! Won Best Picture plus others at 1975 Academy Awards. find out more...
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THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI (1957)

CertificationPG Our Rating

Guinness restores the morale of British PoWs by building a bridge which is of military value to the Japanese, and then attempts to thwart the RAF's destruction of it! A classic film which swept 7 Oscars including "Best Picture". find out more...
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THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971)

Certification18 Our Rating

The famous drugs thriller as Gene Hackman plays the cop determined to fix the Marseille based heroin runners once and for all. An action-packed movie full of murders, car chases and everything else a good thriller should have - making it one of the classics and a yardstick for others since. Won Best Picture at 1971 Academy Awards. find out more...
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THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1991)

Certification18 Our Rating

Winner of a frightening number of Oscars (Best Film, Director, Actor, Actress and Adapted Screenplay); a vulnerable FBI rookie is sent to coax much needed information from the monstrous Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter in order to stop a killer who skins his victims. Brilliant, terrifying and gripping. find out more...