Grizzly Man (2005)

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Timothy Treadwell lived amongst bears for 13 summers, recording his encounters and passion for them. We follow him through his ups and downs, punctuated by incredible encounters with the wild animals. Grizzly Man is an intriguing film about a strange man who decided to live in a way that few of us can ever comprehend. Herzog’s unjudging but opinionated approach gives considerable insight into the mad character that was Timothy Treadwell.… Continue Reading

Touching the Void (2003)

Filed Under: Adventure, Documentary, Drama, Inspirational, Reviews, Thrillers • 0 Comments

Simon Yates and Joe Simpson set off to climb one of the yet-unconquered peaks of Peru. Their Peruvian adventure turned to disaster as Joe broke his leg and the two were forcibly separated by the elements. Somehow, both of them survived, along with the trust between them. An honest re-enactment of Joe and Simon’s highly inspirational story, Touching the void is a rare and surprisingly riveting documentary.… Continue Reading

Oldboy (2004)

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Seemingly without reason, Oh Dae-Su is kidnapped and imprisonned for 15 years in a drab hotel room. One day, he is released back into the world, free to seek the truth, and revenge. But nothing is what it seems and control over events slips from his grasp, if it ever was. Brutal and disturbing, Oldboy is one of those great films that is a little awkward to recommend. It may not be for the squeamish, but has a twisting mystery plot of incredible intensity, well supported by a gripping atmosphere.… Continue Reading

The Big Lebowski (1998)

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The victim of a case of mistaken identity, The Dude, burnt-out 60s hippie, is drawn into a mad tale of kidnapping, embezellment and ransom far too complex for him, when all he wants is to get is his soiled rug back. The Big Lebowski, with it’s brilliant script, distinctive visual style and plethora of crazy characters, is without doubt one of the smartest and most quotable comedies in history and has inspired a large cult following.… Continue Reading

Dr. Strangelove (1964)

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General Jack D. Ripper, commander of an american airbase commands his B-52 nuclear bombers to attack the Soviet Union. As the president calls an emergency meeting in the Pentagon ‘War Room’, he learns of a soviet nuclear deterrent with an ominous name, the ‘doomsday machine’… Released during the Cold War at it’s most glacial, Dr Strangelove is a provoking satire providing a highly relevant contemporary commentary on the nuclear arms race and plenty of pitch-perfect dark humour.… Continue Reading

Blade Runner (1982)

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Los Angeles 2019. The Earth has long been abandonned by all who could leave to off-world colonies. Part of the technological advance of mankind are so-called replicants, biologically engineered androids. Rick Deckard is a Blade Runner, a bounty hunter hired to kill any of these man-like androids that make their way back to Earth. A highly acclaimed work of science-fiction, Blade Runner merges the genre with that of the film noir, centering on the detective and his prey. With a stylised, grimy atmosphere, the film also raises highly interesting questions concerning the difference between man and machine and the nature of mankind itself.… Continue Reading

Serpico (1973)

Filed Under: Drama, Gangsters & Crime, Heavy Stuff, Indispensable, Inspirational, Reviews • 0 Comments

The true story of Frank Serpico, an honest cop in a city where they are a rare breed (NY in the 60s) who stood up against the system and was almost destroyed by it. At times infused with religious imagery, it remains a highly faithful and realistic portrait a highly inspiring, principled man standing for his beliefs and his dreams, powerfully interpreted by a young Al Pacino.… Continue Reading

The Graduate (1967)

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Experiencing post-graduation doubts about his futur, Benjamin Braddock, successful student with a promising future, lets a much older woman seduce him. As their relationship deteriorates, he turns to seduce the woman’s daughter. A half-serious coming-of-age drama with plenty of satirical elements of comedy, The Graduate is about a weak-willed but likeable young man who seeks an alternative path in life to that planned by his parents. A great snapshot of a (failed?) rebellion in the 60s.… Continue Reading

La Haine (1995)

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La Haine follows a day in the life of three bored young men whose friend Abdel has received life-threatening injuries during the riots that continue to shake their community. If he dies, Vinz swears he’ll take revenge by killing a cop, and it’s rumoured one of them has lost his weapon during the previous night’s clashes. One of the most well known, hard-hitting and thought-provoking pieces of French cinema of the past two decades. An indispensable masterpiece of urban cinema.… Continue Reading

L’illusionniste (2010)

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Synopsis : Uninterested audiences push an ageing french magician to travel in search for work. Passing through a small scottish town, his tricks enthrall a young girl who stows away to follow him. They build a touching relationship as he struggles to sustain her impression that magic really is real. Summary : L’illusioniste is elaborately… Continue Reading