20th Century Flicks, Bristol

Scrooge is a miserly old businessman in 1840's London. One Christmas Eve he is visited by the ghost of Marley, his dead business partner. Marley foretells that Scrooge will be visited by three spirits, each of whom will attempt to show Scrooge the error of his ways. Will Scrooge reform his ways in time to celebrate Christmas?
Well-received version of an extremely familiar morality tale.

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A FISH CALLED WANDA (1988)

Certification15 Our Rating

This tale of "murder, greed, lust, revenge and seafood" will need no introduction, suffice to say that this is John Cleese doing what he does best - inducing laughter! With the help of veteran director Crichton he has made a film which sparkles with slapstick, farce and wit. find out more...

A HARD DAY'S NIGHT (1964)

CertificationU Our Rating

The first Beatle movie and (some would say) the best. Zappy, zany, snappy and with the cuddly mop tops looning about in a lovable manner. find out more...

A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE (2005)

Certification18 Our Rating

In the small backwater town of Millbrook, Tom Stall lives an uneventful but contented life. A loving father, husband and the owner of a small but bustling cafe' he's a pillar of his little community. When two sadistic robbers threaten Tom his staff and his customers, one fateful night, he reacts without mercy. Hailed as a hero, Tom is uncomfortable with his new status and when strangers arrive from the city it becomes increasingly obvious why, it would seem Tom has a past and oh boy it ain't a p find out more...

A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH (1946)

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As a young pilot returns home in May 1945, a relationship is formed as he desperately contacts a radio operator before bailing out of the sky. He lives, evading his celestial escort, meets the aforementioned operator and falls in love. But he must face a heavenly court to decide if he should live or die. Amazing.

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A NIGHT AT THE OPERA (1935)

CertificationPG Our Rating

The Marx Brothers in one of their classics as they storm New York society, creating a near riot on their ship on the way, a scandal in New York and an evening of insanity in in the concert hall that the opera world will never forget. Superb anarchic comic mayhem. find out more...

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984)

Certification18 Our Rating

A truly effective horror movie made with imagination and style. A dead child murderer starts getting into a group of teenagers' dreams and the line between sleep and reality becomes very blurred. Not one to watch late at night all alone! find out more...

A ROOM WITH A VIEW (1985)

CertificationPG Our Rating

The well known Edwardian romance set in Tuscany. A young English girl is torn between a romantic free-thinker and the stuffy suitor that social convention has in store for her. Deservedly, a much acclaimed movie.

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A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (1951)

Certification15 Our Rating

A fading Southern belle comes to stay with her sister on the seedy side of New Orleans. Tension erupts as her brutal brother-in-law forces to the surface her shabby pretensions and the neurosis which threatens her sanity. A totally absorbing tale with outstanding performances from the all-star cast. find out more...

A TOUCH OF ZEN (1969)

Certification15 Our Rating

One night, while investigating strange noises, artist, Ku, meets the beautiful Yang, who is living in a reputedly haunted abandoned fort. She is being pursued by the Imperial police and Ku finds himself caught up in many fights in her struggle to survive. This historical epic, set in the Ming Dynasty is action adventure with a lyrical feel, a kung fu film with a strong spiritual element, a combination of both Chinese and Japanese legend that mixes fantasy with political intrigue - Zen Buddhism i find out more...