The Hoover family are your typical suburban American demographic; dad's a failed inspirational speaker, grandpa's a coke snorting lay-about, the teenage son has embraced Nietzsche and abstains from the spoken word, the brother-in-law has just missed out on a successful suicide and the mum….well bless her, she really does try. The young daughter, however, is an upbeat bundle of positive energy and when the chance comes to enter the Little Miss Sunshine beauty pageant the whole family embark on a
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LOVE AND SEX (2000)
Certification15 Our Rating
Kate Welles is a column writer for a high class womans' magazine, asked to write an article on dating, Kate begins to trawl back through all her past loves and in the process slowly but surely alienates her present beau, Adam. Love and Sex is a sassy romantic comedy, saved from being one amongst thousands by a wittier than average script and an enjoyable cast.
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RUMBLE FISH (1983)
Certification18 Our Rating
A visually brilliant film about teenage gangs in America's urban wasteland. The leader of a small dying gang, Rusty James, lives in the shadow of the memory of his absent, older brother - The Motorcycle Boy. His mother has left, his father drinks, school has no meaning for him and his relationships are shallow. One of Coppola's two adaptations of S E Hinton novels, 'The Outsiders' being the other. A great performance from Dillon and an awesome soundtrack.
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SHATTERED GLASS (2003)
Certification12 Our Rating
The true story of one of America's young rising journalistic stars. In 1998 New Republic star reporter was exposed as a liar and fraud, at least 27 of his 41 published articles were fully or partially made up. Awesomely good. NB The DVD extras include good real life interviews with 3 of the protagonists in a TV piece.
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THE BREAKFAST CLUB (1985)
Certification15 Our Rating
Five very different kids arrive at high school one Saturday morning to do a nine hour detention during which time they must write an essay titled "Who do I think I am?". At first, they argue and hate each other, but after smoking some marijuana, they pour their hearts out to each other, and tell about their fears, secrets, and their deepest emotions, and problems. An iconic 80s movie and the first of a trilogy preceding 'Sixteen Candles' and 'Pretty In Pink'.
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THE LAST SEDUCTION (1993)
Certification18 Our Rating
Outstanding thriller with the amazing Linda Fiorentino as a woman on the run from her husband with a suitcase full of his ill-gotten gains. When she meets small-town nice guy Mike he doesn't stand a chance. Superbly clever, a razor sharp script and the most evil screen bitch in movie history.
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THE MAN WITH TWO BRAINS (1983)
CertificationPG Our Rating
Dr Hfuhruhurr, the world's most brilliant brain surgeon, falls in love with a brain in a jar and is tempted to switch this brain with that of his hateful, but beautiful, wife. Absolutely brilliant. Steve Martin, believe it or not,
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THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE (1962)
Certification15 Our Rating
War hero Raymond Shaw returns from North Korea after being seized, brainwashed by the enemy and programmed to assassinate key establishment figures. He arouses the suspicions of former colleague Major Marco, but who really controls him? A brilliantly plotted conspiracy thriller with a sterling cast - an unmissable treat.
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THE STATION AGENT (2003)
Certification15 Our Rating
When vertically challenged Finn Mcbride inherits an abandoned train depot slap bang in the middle of nowhere he's a happy man, finally life has provided him with the opportunity to escape the world's curious eyes, and he prepares himself for an existence of lonely bliss. Unfortunately for Finn, artist Olivia and hot dog seller Joe have other ideas and so begins a gentle, acutely observed comedy drama about the joys and the traumas of friendship. Sublime and brilliant.
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TOUCHING THE VOID (2003)
Certification15 Our Rating
Joe Simpson and Simon Yates were two mates who shared the same passion, unassisted extreme climbing, and on the west face of Siula Grande, Peru, they found the ultimate test for their skill and endurance. The ascent was not without incident but it was the return to base camp that went horribly wrong, leaving one of the men facing a seemingly impossible journey to salvation. Touching the Void, a mixture of top class dramatic reconstruction and talking head documentary, is based on Joe Simpson's b
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