Set in Johannesburg (more than a welcome change to the usual formulaic Hollywood paradigm whereby LA or New York are not only the backdrop for disaster but act too as the centre-point of planet Earth), An ominous mothership hovers above Johannesburg containing an alien race of insectoid refugees. Derogatively referred to as 'Prawns' by humans they are cordoned off in an apartheid-esque fashion and forced to live a desolate and slum-like existence in the titular District 9. While forcibly relocat find out more...

Alex Gibney directs this documentary about American businessman and co-founder of multinational tech company Apple Inc. The film details how Steve Jobs jeopardised his personal life and relationships while transforming Apple from a dwindling loss-making company into a key player in the digital revolution. With contributions from those who knew Steve personally, Gibney prov find out more...

A rising biz executive with a strong line in fantasy becomes a whistle-blower on his employers' price-fixing collusion in the supply of commercial livestock additive lysine. 3 years of secret work for the FBI takes its toll on his mental health and soon after the arrest of his co-employees Mark Whitacre himself is accused of being involved in fraud on a massive scale. Matt Damon gives the performance of his life portraying the bipolaric's meltdown. Excellent stuff. find out more...