The Brothers Bloom
A fresh and warm hearted take on the con man movie, with fast and funny dialogue and impeccable performances.

Che (Part 1 & Part 2)
Steven Soderbergh's audacious studies of Che Guevara's campaigns in Cuba and Bolivia.

The Class
Palme d'Or winning account of one term in a Parisian high school. Dramatic, funny and wonderfully observed.

Easy Virtue
A hugely enjoyable version of Noel Coward's twenties culture clash between dusty English aristocrats and a brash and bohemian American

Frost/Nixon
Peter Morgan's electrifying depiction of the historic encounter between Richard Nixon and jet-setting television personality David Frost.

Genova
After tragedy strikes, a man and his two daughters move to Italy to begin life anew in this moving and beautifully observed story of family relations.

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
A fascinating, entertaining documentary capturing the critical and cultural influence and the capacity for excess of the legendary journalist.

Hunger
A bold and powerful interpretation of the highly emotive events surrounding the 1981 IRA Hunger Strike.

The Other Man
A sophisticated drama capturing the subtle nuances of love, betrayal and forgiveness.

Quantum of Solace
The return of the world's favourite secret agent in this high octane action adventure of treachery, murder and deceit.

The Secret of Moonacre
Our Family Gala follows Maria Merryweather on her quest to discover a hidden secret.

Slumdog Millionaire
The fascinating story of a young man from the Mumbai slums whose success on India's 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' reveals his true desire.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Woody Allen's comedy explores the tangled desires of two young Americans and the locals they meet during one summer in Barcelona.

W.
Oliver Stone's take on the story of the one time black sheep of the Bush family and his rise to become leader of the Free World.

Waltz with Bashir
Provocative and visually inventive, this animated documentary is a potent study of the futility of war.

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