Quoyle is running away from a recent tragedy, and, along with his young daughter, finds refuge in the home of his childhood, a small fishing village in Newfoundland. It is in this place of reclusive beauty and seasonal hardship that Quoyle finds the opportunity to begin rebuilding his shattered emotions and perhaps another chance at happiness. The Shipping News is based on the novel by E Annie Proulx and directed by the man responsible for Chocolat and Cider House Rules, a quality drama with a s
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THIS FILM IS NOT YET RATED (2006)
Certification18 Our Rating
Long the bane of American filmmakers the Motion Picture Association of America, the body that rates film content, is the target of this spot-on investigative documentary. The big questions raised are: 1) WHO are the anonymous 'raters', the so-called arbitors of American morality, and 2) why is there a distinct difference between how studio films are censored and how indie flicks are? Through interviews with indie directors such as John Waters, Kimberly Pierce, Atom Egoyan and Kevin Smith, we get
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TO DIE FOR (NICOLE KIDMAN) (1995)
Certification15 Our Rating
Brilliant black comedy satirising media madness in the US with a stunning performance by Kidman. Told in flashback after her arrest for the callous murder of devoted hubby Larry, it charts the rise and fall of dumb but determined Suzanne Stone from small-town housewife to TV weathergirl.
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WAG THE DOG (1997)
Certification15 Our Rating
It's two weeks until Election Day, the President of the U.S of A has been caught with his pants down (Heaven forbid), and drastic measures are called for. So edgy White House aide Anne Heche summons spin doctor Robert De Niro, who conjures up a cunning plan to deflect public and media interest. Suddenly, the citizens of America find themselves in the middle of a fictitious war with Albania, while its orchestrators get increasingly carried away, to the extent of penning a morale-boosting charity
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WEST WING SEASON 6 DISC 1 (2005)
Certification12 Our Rating
NSF Thurmont: The Bartlet-eers are trying to broker peace in the Middle East at Camp David and struggling every bit of the way. Leo and POTUS aren't agreeing though and tensions are high. Josh remains with Donna. The Birnam Wood: Still up at Camp David and Kate Harper's got some good ideas for the deal. Leo and POTUS can't work things out and the CoS's health is fading. Third-Day Story: Having solved world peace the boys are getting cocky back in the bullpen and everyone's worried about how they
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WEST WING SEASON 6 DISC 2 (2005)
Certification12 Our Rating
The Hubbert Peak: Charlie's the graduate but Josh is the one getting in car wrecks. An enviro debate kicks off and the communications staff needs a new face. The Dover Test: The first casualty of Gaza affects the soldier's father and the nation. Charlie gets a new job while the new press secretary has a baptism of fire. A Change Is Gonna Come: A China summit is jeopardized by a Presidential vexillographic gaff (i.e. a flag mix-up). And Hoynes reappears at a candidate...and wants an old staffer b
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WEST WING SEASON 6 DISC 3 (2005)
Certification12 Our Rating
Impact Winter: 35,000 feet up and flat on his back. Bartlet has to handle the China summit sitting down while Josh is candidate shopping...and losing Donna. Faith Based Initiative: Teri Polo (of Meet the Parents) steals the episode as Santo's smart thinking, tough acting wife. CJ's sexuality becomes the stuff of Beltway backrooms while a crusty senator attaches an amendment to ban gay marriage. The First Lady and other docs assess the health of the President. Opposition Research: Josh gets disco
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WEST WING SEASON 6 DISC 4 (2005)
Certification12 Our Rating
365 Days: Leo comes back to the West Wing to kick the gang back into shape. Bolivia's giving Kate grief, Charlie's trying to sex up a tax credit and Annabeth has to teach Abby NASCAR ettiquette. King Corn: We go through the same day with Vinick, Donna and Josh. But which candidate will roll on ethanol? Could inspire anyone to wake up at 5.45. The Wake Up Call: An Iranian gunman takes out a British passenger jet which throws Atlantic relations into upheaval as well at internal ones. Abby's pissed
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WEST WING SEASON 7 DISC 1 (2007)
Certification15 Our Rating
The very last season of this constantly exceptional political drama draws to a revelatory and poignant conclusion.
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WEST WING SEASON 7 DISC 2 (2007)
Certification15 Our Rating
The very last season of this constantly exceptional political drama draws to a revelatory and poignant conclusion.
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