A real boysy film, however, one that my father had the sense to show me when i was young, making it an instant favourite. One of the first films that i rememeber that wasn't Disney.
Redford and Newman are perfect- witty, charming and damn right gorgeous.
Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid
on DVD
(1969) Starring:Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Katharine Ross Director:George Roy Hill Certificate:
This revisionist Western comedy, which served as the prototype of the buddy film for years to come, stars Paul Newman and Robert Redford as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, respectively. At the turn of the 20th century, they've become notorious for the skill with which they and their colleagues, ..read more »
Aaaah... The genius of Mel Brooks.
The wit is so sharp it almost hurts.
The Producers
on DVD
(1968) Starring:Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder, Dick Shawn Director:Mel Brooks Certificate:
An early Mel Brooks classic and regarded by many as one of his best. Max Bialystock (Zero Mostel), one-time King of Broadway, now living upon the crazy whims and cash of amorous old ladies meets Leo Bloom (Gene Wilder), a neurotic accountant. Together they plan to produce the biggest theatrical ..read more »
An incredible film, with an very clever story, told in three sections- heaven, earth and hell, portraying the highs and lows of heroine.
Incredibly moving and poignant.
Candy
on DVD
(2006) Starring:Heath Ledger, Abbie Cornish, Geoffrey Rush Director:Neil Armfield Certificate:
A poet (Ledger) falls in love with an art student (Cornish) who gravitates to his bohemian lifestyle -- and his love of heroin. Hooked as much on one another as they are on the drug, their relationship alternates between states of oblivion, self-destruction, and despair.
A biographical film about the life of David Helfgott, the Australian child prodigy pianist.
Extraordinary music with a particularly moving performance from Geoffrey Rush, who in fact won best actor for this film.
A film which deeply illustrates passion, obsession and addiction.
Shine
on DVD
(1996) Starring:Geoffrey Rush, Lynn Redgrave, John Gielgud Director:Scott Hicks Certificate:
A man in his forties, David, stumbles into a wine bar after getting lost one night in driving rain. Although he is wildly eccentric, David charms the bar's owner who, impressed with his brilliant skills as a pianist, gives him a regular job playing at her bar. David's impromptu performance is, in ..read more »
Blake Edwards at his best.
Extremely witty, with two many laugh out loud moments to count.
S.O.B.(1981) Starring:Julie Andrews, William Holden, Marisa Berenson Director:Blake Edwards Certificate:
Based on his near-career-ending experience with the box-office disaster DARLING LILI, Blake Edwards fashioned a corrosive behind-the-scenes satire of the business in which he had long plied his trade.The film stars Richard Mulligan as Felix Farmer, a once-successful director whose career is on the ..read more »
Dare i say... a childhood favourite. You just can't get any better than a good old Disney song along can you?
Classic songs and characters and suprisingly a pretty deep story.
The Lion King(1994) Starring:Jeremy Irons, Whoopi Goldberg, Rowan Atkinson Director:Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff Certificate:
Wild Africa is the setting for this animated tale of a young lion cub whose evil uncle usurps his father's crown and lets hyenas overrun the kingdom. Dodging danger and befriending some oddball characters, the cub wanders the land until the day he's ready to return. With songs by Elton John and ..read more »
The genre of 'thriller' at its best.
Chilling and full of suspense. Very satisfying ending.
Silence Of The Lambs
on DVD
(1991) Starring:Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster, Scott Glenn Director:Jonathan Demme Certificate:
An evil serial killer who skins his female victims is on the loose. FBI agent, Clarice Starling is assigned to the case. Desperate for any leads she seeks the help of psychiatrist-turned-psychopath, Dr Hannibal Lecter..... Winner of 5 Oscars. Based on the novel by Thomas Harris.
'As far back as I can remember, I've always wanted to be a gangster.' Henry Hill.
A truly fascinating story.
Goodfellas
on DVD
(1990) Starring:Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci Director:Martin Scorsese Certificate:
Based on Nicholas Pileggi's book "Wiseguy", Martin Scorsese's GOODFELLAS is a wry, violent, and exhilarating film about the life of Henry Hill, an aspiring criminal who ends up in the FBI's witness protection program after testifying against his former partners. As a poor Irish-Italian growing up ..read more »
Voted as the funniest film ever made by the AFI and for good reason.
The rapidity of the humour is astonishing. Brilliantly acted and directed.
Some Like It Hot
on DVD
(1959) Starring:Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis Director:Billy Wilder Certificate:
When Chicago musicians Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon) accidentally witness a gangland shooting they quickly board a southband train to Florida, disguised as Josephine and Daphne, the two newest homeliest members of an all-girl jazz band. Their cover is perfect...until a lovelorn singer (..read more »
Quills
on DVD
(2000) Starring:Kate Winslet, Michael Caine, Joaquin Phoenix Director:Philip Kaufman Certificate:
Based on the award-winning play by Doug Wright, this erotic and fantastical drama reconstructs the unknown fate of the Marquis de Sade, the writer and sexual deviant who was imprisoned in Charenton Asylum for the last 10 years of his life. QUILLS is a Gothic period piece from director Philip ..read more »