One incident connects several seemingly unrelated people during a day in Los Angeles. A difficult cop and his reluctant partner, a DA and his spoiled wife, a desperate single father, a wealthy black couple and a vulnerable immigrant family are just a few of the players in this morality tale set against a diverse cultural background. This is a fast-paced drama packed with staggering performances from some of Hollywood's finest. Don't let the glossy cast put you off of this well-scripted and beau
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FIRST BLOOD (1982)
Certification15 Our Rating
This film, which sparked off the reactionary Rambo series, is a gem. Stallone plays a skilled jungle fighter, who finds himself a social outcast on his return from Vietnam, and makes war with the authoritarian uniformed forces whom he once represented. Both cool on action and politically PC, a must watch for those who think the Rambo character was purely a demented racist imperialist with a ridiculously accurate gun.
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MISS CONGENIALITY (2000)
Certification12 Our Rating
One might not expect much from this film but get ready to be surprised! Sandra Bullock plays slovenly and unkempt FBI agent Gracie Hart who's had her fair share of Class-A cock-ups. In order to get back in the bureau's good books she agrees to go undercover in a Miss United States Pageant to catch a serial killer who's targeting the contestants. Candice Bergen, Benjamin Bratt and William Shatner flesh out the cast of this comedy that will make you laugh whether you want to or not. And Sandy does
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THE THREE BURIALS OF MELQUIADES ESTRADA (2005)
Certification15 Our Rating
When Melquides Estrada is found murdered it is presumed he's just another illegal immigrant and consequently of no concern to the American authorities. Buried in an unnamed pauper's grave it would seem that is the end of the matter, but Melquaides knew a good man in ranch foreman Pete Perkins, a tough as nails individual determined to see justice done and honour the wishes of his dead friend. 'Three Burials' is a mesmerising tale of friendship, revenge and redemption, driven by a dominating perf
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THUNDER ROAD (1958)
CertificationU Our Rating
War veteran Luke Doolin returns home to the family business of transporting illegal moonshine through the mountains whilst dodging the local police. But soon the bootleggers are having a new threat in the shape of Kogan, a businessman who is buying up the stills. If they refuse to hand over their profits to Kogan, he will take them by force, and starts by shooting one of the drivers. With the police, taxmen and the gangsters on his trail, will Luke survive?
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TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES N.M. (1997)
Certification18 Our Rating
A couple of ex-cons, one's girlfriend and another guy take part in a robbery that goes wrong and then take hostages as they flee the pursuing law forces.
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