20th Century Flicks, Bristol

A stunning directoral debut from Robert De Niro. The tale of a boy who grows up in the Bronx, it manages to convey the harsh and brutal realities of New York's toughest neighbourhood, whilst also being a moving account of love, life, coming of age and divided loyalties. Definitely one to watch.

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A ROOM FOR ROMEO BRASS (1999)

Certification15 Our Rating

Following on from his 'Twenty Four 7' Shane Meadows keeps the same setting for this story, the rundown and oppressive estates of his native Nottingham. A stranger helps out two young lads who are best mates and next door neighbours, his initial act of kindness however soon proves to have a darker self-serving purpose, and the boys' gratitude and respect for their new found adult friend drags them into a dangerous and obsessive world. 'A Room for Romeo Brass' is strong drama; witty, disturbing an find out more...

A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT (2004)

Certification15 Our Rating

Mathilde and Manech are teenagers in love, unfortunately their feelings have find out more...

ADAPTATION (2002)

Certification15 Our Rating

Charlie Kaufman is a screen writer struggling to adapt Susan Orlean's best selling novel "The Orchid Thief". As he tries to get to grips with his work Charlie must also deal with his twin brother/alter ego(?) Donald, a problem compounded by the gradual but seamless blending of reality and fiction. A surreal tale which defies the imagination of us mere mortals, Adaptation is an intelligent, crackingly performed, hilarious and perceptive flick, Spike Jonze's second feature lacks the "you what!!?" find out more...

BEING JOHN MALKOVICH (2000)

Certification15 Our Rating

A frustrated, highly strung, spectacularly unsuccessful puppeteer inadvertently finds a passage way into the mind of John Malkovich and, uniquely skilled as he is in the art of manipulation, this seems like the perfect opportunity to escape his dead-end life and dull wife. There is little point in trying to explain the story further, you'll just have to watch this fantastically surreal, absurd, dark, gobsmackingly original comedy - the brainchild of a quite obviously seriously warped puppy. G find out more...

BLUE IN THE FACE (1995)

Certification15 Our Rating

The makers of "Smoke" still had plenty of plot-threads left over and so they put together this improvised companion piece in just one week. It focuses on the corner cigar shop, under threat of closure, which gives a motley assortment of locals the chance to talk till they're, well, blue in the face! find out more...

BROTHER (AKA BRAT) (1997)

Certification18 Our Rating

Directionless demobbed Danila drifts to St Petersberg on the heels of his elder brother, a hitman for the local mafia, to whom he becomes apprenticed. No mug with a gun Danila drifts between the dossers who live on the edge of society, the drug consuming youngsters on the rock scene, a woman he sleeps with and the hoodlums he works for. Brother is a gritty urban thriller and an acute observation of the grim reality that faces many young Russians in a nation ill at ease with capitalism. find out more...

BUFFALO 66 (1998)

Certification15 Our Rating

An audaciously accomplished directorial debut from writer and leading man Vincent Gallo. Recently released from prison for a crime he didn't commit, Billy Brown (Gallo) decides to head for the family homestead, where his parents believe their son's been away building a brilliant career. In order to keep up the pretence the socially inept loner needs a girlfriend, so he kidnaps one - Layla - and marches her back to meet his dysfunctional folks. What follows is a brilliantly cringeworthy portrait find out more...

CITY OF GOD (2002)

Certification18 Our Rating

The 'City of God' is a slum town within the confines of Rio De Janeiro and a place of such casual and seemingly infinite brutality that no one but its residents ever venture within its borders. Rocket is one young man who has made a conscious decision to escape his 'home town' and it is through his eyes that we view this mesmerizing vision of a society where violence and the ruthlessness to use it have run amok. 'City Of God' is a truly awesome film, a heart pounding journey, with relentless pac find out more...

DOWN BY LAW (1986)

Certification15 Our Rating

A brilliant movie from the same director as "Stranger Than Paradise". Our three low-life heroes escape from jail into the Louisiana swamps and find that they might have been better off inside. Off-beat, very stylish, funny and just brilliant! find out more...