THE AERONAUTS Review: In the 1860s, scientist James Glaisher and Balloon pilot Amelia Wren attempt to fly higher in a hot air balloon than any others previously… Read more “The Aeronauts”
Category: Biography
The Captor
THE CAPTOR Review: Based on the absurd but true story of a 1973 bank heist and hostage crisis in Stockholm. This was documented in the 1974 New… Read more “The Captor”
Cross of Honour
CROSS OF HONOUR Review: Norway, the start of World War II, one British and one German are shot down in a remote and isolated region. The only… Read more “Cross of Honour”
Mrs. Lowry and Son
MRS. LOWRY AND SON Review: A portrait of the beloved British artist L.S. Lowry and the relationship between his over-bearing mother Elizabeth, who dissuaded her son from… Read more “Mrs. Lowry and Son”
The Two Popes
THE TWO POPES Review: Behind Vatican walls, Pope Benedict and the future Pope Francis are in talks and try to forge a new path for the Catholic… Read more “The Two Popes”
Sophie Scholl
SOPHIE SCHOLL Review: A dramatisation of the last six days of Sophie Scholl a renowned German anti-Nazi activist in the resistance movement. Director: Marc Rothemund Actors: Julia… Read more “Sophie Scholl”
The Fifth Estate
THE FIFTH ESTATE Review: A dramatic thriller based on real events that focuses on Julian Assange and WikiLeaks. Director: Bill Condon Actors: Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Bruhl, Carice… Read more “The Fifth Estate”
Breathe
BREATHE Review: An inspiring true love story of Robin and Diana Cavendish. Diana cares for Robin when polio leaves him paralysed and reliant upon a respirator at… Read more “Breathe”
Stan and Ollie
STAN AND OLLIE Review: Stan and Ollie, the world’s most famous comedy duo, set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953. Director: Jon S.… Read more “Stan and Ollie”
October Sky
OCTOBER SKY Review: Based on a true story of Homer Hickam from Coalwood, West Virginia, a coal miner’s son. It is the year 1957 and his world… Read more “October Sky”
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