The greatest Xmas film ever made. Starring James Stewart
as George Bailey, a man who puts everybody else before himself and ends
up in a life he didn't want or plan. When everything goes wrong one Xmas
eve he thinks about ending it all and is given the chance, by his guardian
angel, to see what the world would have been like without him. Making a
very real social point, it's impossible to see this film and not come away
feeling absolutely top fantastic. It has a feel good factor that Hollywood
tries to recreate time and time again - when you see this you'll realise
they rarely even come close.
A seminal story of deranged anti-hero Jimmy (Phil Daniels)
and his Mod chums in the sixties. All the elements are here for teen cult
movie. Sex, drugs, class tunes, gang mentality and a pace that keeps you
on the edge of your seat. Kicks the ass of any USA/West Side Story nonsense.
Soundtrack by The Who and most lead acting roles seem to be filled by 18
year old drug fuelled, snot nosed kids who are now chief inspectors on 'The
Bill'. Top tune - 'Green Onions' Booker T. Top scene - when Jimmy quits
his job.
A dark fairytale involving a pack of marauding dwarves
travelling through time with the assistance of a map stolen from the Supreme
Being. Laugh a minute and just so odd. Various scenarios ensue, Greek mythology,
Robin Hood, Napoleon etc as the stars line up to have their asses kicked
by the little people. Family fun on a mad, genius, visionary tip. Top line
'rat anyone…?'
The mighty Bruce Lee kicks and chops his way through
all the baddies in the way only he knows how. This video can be used to
settle any old skool/new skool arguments with small children, i.e. 'Pokemon's
better…? WWF wrestling rules…?' - 'Well just you sit down and watch this
little man' etc. Never fails. Bruce Lee films are made so you can watch
Bruce do his shit. That is the reason for them and that's why this rules
supreme.
More questions than answers, this is Spike Lee's strongest
work. All his usual players are here in this story of a long hot summers
day and night in a mixed New York neighbourhood. Quality sexual and racial
tension in the intense heat, rise to a phenomenal climax. At times his highlighting
and redefining of accepted stereotypes is nothing short of masterful (see
'spear chucking/pizza eating' speech). A triumph of content over cash. There
is a photo of Spike watching over us all by the DJ box in World Headquarters.
This film stars Gregory Peck as Atticus
Finch, a small town lawyer who agrees to defend a black man wrongly accused
of the rape of a white woman in the southern US during the depression era.
Told through the eyes of his young children Jem and Scout, it's also a tale
of their burgeoning awareness of growing up, racism, bigotry and fear of
the unknown. One of the few films to do justice to it's book, this is a
an absolutely timeless, must own classic.
Recently remade, this original version is a far superior
movie and the most accurate parody of humankind there is. A school of thought,
to which we subscribe, says that if you only see one film in your life,
this should be the one. Charlton Heston and loads of mad monkey men star
in this tale which we reckon is currently in the process of coming true.
Greatest film ending ever and even though you probably already know that,
believe us when we say it's time to see this movie again and take notice.
You can think of it as realistic, cos it may well be.
Unbelievable set piece filmed almost in one take, highlighting
the 'beat the Jones's' attitude that pervades almost everyone's parents.
Wince-tastic, superbly acted and rivetingly funny, it's the story of a little
get together between neighbours as a teen party goes off down the street.
Steeped in alcohol the evening rises to a jaw dropping climax and Alison
Steadman delivers a really sexy performance which defines the term 'the
bollocks'! Key phrases to watch out for are, 'just a little top up' and
'that's it, lovely'! This is the best play that has ever been on television.
Michael Caine stars as Carter, an ex pat Geordie wiseguy,
who arrives back in Newcastle from his cockney base, to find out the truth
of his brother's gangland death. Filmed on location in Newcastle, this is
what people mean when they say 'gritty drama'. Great story, mega backdrop,
classic Caine and a real flavour of hardcore 60's Newcastle (when the biggest
thing on the Quayside was the Sunday market). A really great night in and
if you ever fancied climbing into a car boot, this could change your mind.
Permanently.
Words fail us…but we reckon - The person without time
to watch David Attenborough in this society is a complete twat. The man
who made us all realise that being top of the food chain carries responsibilities,
more important than new trainers or even records! David takes us through
the history of our world, with an authority and knowledge that makes him
the dad of us all. You cannot ignore this and your life is wrong if you
can't make time to watch it. Even if you think you know what to expect,
dive back in here and appreciate what the real deal really is. In order
for our species to survive, we need to start viewing this masterwork with
the same respect that religious fanatics view their key books/gospels.