Amazing Grace The true tale of the 18th-century British politician William Wilberforce and his fight to end slavery in the British Empire. Though as a young man Wilberforce is torn between politics and the church, he is inspired to action by John Newton, a penitent monk who is haunted by his past as a slave-ship […]
Becoming Jane A biographical portrait of a pre-fame Jane Austen. Set in the early life of of one of my favourite authors, it portrays a love story between Jane and Tom Lefroy (The real Mr Darcy?) but this was only a possible flirtation, as no one knows if it really happened. Still it makes for […]
Notes on a Scandal If you want to know how to write about a character who is less than ‘nice’, watch this film. Notes on a Scandal, nominated for an Academy Award, was adapted from the 2003 novel Notes on a Scandal by Zoë Heller. It tells the story of a pottery teacher, Sheba Hart, […]
Mr Bean's Holiday He may be annoying, but he's back! Mr. Bean wins a trip to Cannes where he unwittingly separates a young boy from his father and must help the two come back together. On the way he discovers France, bicycling, and true love, among other things. More here
The same team that brought us Shaun of the Dead, and IMO the best comedy duo England has to offer - Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg, return with Hot Fuzz. A brilliant sound track accompanies this hilarious homage to action / buddy cop movies.
Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is the finest cop London has to offer, but with an arrest record 400% higher than any other officer on the force he's making everyone else look bad. As a result, he gets shipped off to a place where his talents won’t be quite so embarrassing -- the sleepy and seemingly crime-free village of Sandford. Let the mayhem begin...
The Queen The Queen portrays the events leading up to and following the death of Princess Diana. The film gives a behind the scenes glimpse at the interaction between HM Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair during their struggle to reach a compromise between what was a private tragedy for the Royal family and […]