Blessed
Members’ Rating: 74% Starring James Nesbitt and set on the Isle of Skye. This is a beautifully shot, bitter-sweet story of love and redemption. A small gem with a big heart – a powerful piece of drama. UK, 2008, Mark...
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Blue Eyelids
Members’ Rating: 46% Directed with maturity and delicacy, this lonely-hearts charmer outlines the coming together of two awkward Mexico City singles, when Marina wins a dream holiday for two and has nobody to go with. Touching and funny. Mexico, 2007,...
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Members’ Rating: 77% Woody Allen’s latest film is a sunny, escapist Spanish delight. Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem generate fireworks on screen and the supporting cast thrive in this highly entertaining Almodóvar-style romantic comedy. Spain/USA, 2008, Woody Allen. Comedy/Drama/Romance, 1hr...
Conversations With My Gardener
Members’ Rating: 90% – our joint favourite film of the season, along with Lemon Tree (Original Title: Dialogue avec Mon Jardinier) This finely observed movie depicts the poignant friendship between a respected painter who has returned to his childhood home...
Gran Torino
Members’ Rating: 86% Clint Eastwood plays an ageing, cranky bigot who stands up for his neighbourhood when the local gangsters get out of hand. This comedy drama is a wise exploration of family and friendship, violence and vengeance. It is,...
