A young Irish family move to the bubbling cauldron of humanity that is New York, but though full of wonderment and excited anticipation of their new home, they must first overcome the tragedy that drew them away from Ireland and which still haunts them. Directed by the man responsible for My Left Foot and In The Name Of The Father, In America is another remarkable drama which tugs at about every emotional heart string available while deftly avoiding the all too common trait of manipulative, tear
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KING KONG THE DIRECTOR'S CUT (1933)
CertificationPG Our Rating
This is the director's cut of the 1933 classic. It contains several scenes that were originally excised and is taken from a restored archive print. Kong looks as terrifying as ever and there is also a half-hour documentary of celebrating the 60th anniversary of the making of King Kong. Excellent stuff.
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LET THE RIGHT ONE IN (2009)
Certification15 Our Rating
Lonely, bullied 12-year-old Oskar fantasises about taking bloody revenge on his tormentors and Eli, his new neighbour, might look 12-years-old too, but she's been that way for rather a long time, and her fantasies involving blood are somewhat different! An unlikely alliance forms between the two in this subtle combination of pre-teen male/female bonding and vampire lore... all set in a snowbound Swedish working class suburb.
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LOVE IS STRANGE (2013)
Certification15 Our Rating
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LOVE STORY (1971)
CertificationPG Our Rating
This excellent adaptation of Erich Segal's novel has passed into the realms of film classic. Ryan O'Neil and Ali McGraw shot to stardom after playing the lovestruck couple who cross social barriers to be together, but meet tragedy. Emotional and romantic.
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MYSTIC PIZZA (1990)
Certification15 Our Rating
The surprise American box-office hit of 1989 revolves around three girls working in a pizza parlour in the town of Mystic. All are experiencing relationship difficulties and all share in each others' problems. A charming though slushy romance. The Americans really go for those happy endings.
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RATATOUILLE (2007)
CertificationU Our Rating
Remy, a provincial rat with a wonderful sense of smell, hates garbage and risks death to enter a human kitchen where he discovers real food and the cooking of five-star chef, Anton Gusteau, author of "Anyone Can Cook". On the day Remy learns his hero has died, he is evicted and ends up alone in Paris where he discovers Gasteau's restaurant, down to three stars and run by a frozen-food-hawking chef. Teaming up with garbage boy Linguini, Remy uses his passion for cooking to try and save the restau
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ROB ROY (1995)
Certification15 Our Rating
Neeson dons a kilt to play Scotland's legendary hero in this rousing Highland adventure. John Hurt plays the arch enemy Marquis he must defeat, and Roth is magnificently over the top as the cunning henchman out to destroy the MacGregor clan. Breathtaking scenery and some full-on battle scenes.
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SHADOWLANDS (FEATURE FILM) (1993)
CertificationU Our Rating
Attenborough's deeply moving film of the life of CS Lewis. Hopkins is peerless as the quiet author and Oxford don whose world is overturned by the brash, vivacious Joy Gresham (the brilliant Winger). Her decline into illness sees Lewis open his heart for the first time. Stunning and emotional drama.
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STARDUST (NEIL GAIMAN) (2007)
CertificationPG Our Rating
Tristan is a poor village lad smitten by the radiant, but spoilt, local squire's daughter. When the girl promises her heart to Tristan if he brings her a fallen star the naive, but fearless, young lad embarks on a fantastical adventure to make her wish come true. Evil witches in search of eternal youth, murderous ghostly brothers, camp pirates and last, but by no means least, the beautiful human form of a star on earth are the delights and terrors that await Tristan. Stardust is a good natured,
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