Sweeney Todd Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is actually a musical telling the infamous story of Benjamin Barker, a.k.a Sweeney Todd, a serial killer, who set up a barber shop down in London that became the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett. It's all a bit gruesome […]

Atonement Film adaptation of Ian McEwan's best-selling novel (this month's book of the month).  Shot on location in the U.K., we witness several decades in the lives of several people. In 1935, 13-year-old Briony Tallis and her family live a life of wealth and privilege in their enormous mansion.   Robbie Turner the educated son […]

Fred Claus A nice seasonal one this. Fred Claus, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole. Fred couldn't live up to his older brother's example, and so became the complete opposite. Eventually his bad behaviour catches up with him and he is sent to jail. His only recourse is to […]

Stardust Pure fantasy, Stardust tells the story of a young man, Tristan, who lives in a countryside town bordering on a magical land. He rashly makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm. And then the fun really begins. Based on the wonderful book by Neil Gaiman, […]

As You Like It Another re-telling of a Shakespeare classic from Kenneth Branagh. Star-crossed lovers, magic, and mystery abound as two young girls run into the forest and get bitten by the love bug. Excellent casting, acting and typical Branagh style all make for an enjoyable Shakespearean romp. More here

My Left Foot   The true tale of Christy Brown, an Irishman born with cerebral palsy, who can only move his left foot. Adapted from the book of the same name it won two Academy Awards and in 2005 it was voted the second-best Irish movie of all time. More here