Category Archives: Cult & Classics
La Dolce Vita (1960)
One of the wonderful things about having a passion for films is that there is always another gem that you never got around to seeing. Over 50 years after it was made, I have finally sat down and watched Federico Fellini’s
La Dolce Vita (1960)
One of the wonderful things about having a passion for films is that there is always another gem that you never got around to seeing. Over 50 years after it was made, I have finally sat down and watched Federico Fellini’s
Blue Velvet (1986)
One of the seminal films of the 80s, Blue Velvet is a weird and mesmerising neo noir. The fascinating storyline is brought to life by a capable cast with memorable performances from Dennis Hopper and Dean Stockwell. Blue Velvet tackles sexual deviation, drug
Blue Velvet (1986)
One of the seminal films of the 80s, Blue Velvet is a weird and mesmerising neo noir. The fascinating storyline is brought to life by a capable cast with memorable performances from Dennis Hopper and Dean Stockwell. Blue Velvet tackles sexual deviation, drug
The Big Lebowski (1998)
One of the best Coen brothers’ films to date, and now widely regarded as one of the greatest comedies of all time, The Big Lebowski is a one-of-a-kind classic. Boasting the perfect cast, it stars Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore and John Turturro
The Big Lebowski (1998)
One of the best Coen brothers’ films to date, and now widely regarded as one of the greatest comedies of all time, The Big Lebowski is a one-of-a-kind classic. Boasting the perfect cast, it stars Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore and John Turturro
Barfly (1987)
Mickey Rourke and Faye Dunaway deliver outstanding performances in this cult classic. Barfly is a semi-autobiographical account by American poet, novelist and short story writer Charles Bukowski of his days hanging around bars in Los Angeles, drinking heavily. Though set within this
Barfly (1987)
Mickey Rourke and Faye Dunaway deliver outstanding performances in this cult classic. Barfly is a semi-autobiographical account by American poet, novelist and short story writer Charles Bukowski of his days hanging around bars in Los Angeles, drinking heavily. Though set within this
Dumb and Dumber (1994)
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels star in this cult classic slapstick comedy which will have you crying with laughter for 107 minutes or turning off after 5; it’s a question of taste. The humour is ridiculous and often crude, the
Dumb and Dumber (1994)
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels star in this cult classic slapstick comedy which will have you crying with laughter for 107 minutes or turning off after 5; it’s a question of taste. The humour is ridiculous and often crude, the
City Lights (1931)
In 1949 critic James Agee wrote in Life magazine that the indescribable look on Charlie Chaplin’s face at the end of City Lights was the greatest piece of acting on celluloid ever recorded. The film is one of Chaplin’s masterpieces, mixing comedy
City Lights (1931)
In 1949 critic James Agee wrote in Life magazine that the indescribable look on Charlie Chaplin’s face at the end of City Lights was the greatest piece of acting on celluloid ever recorded. The film is one of Chaplin’s masterpieces, mixing comedy
Let the Right One In (2008)
Tomas Alfredson’s amazing Swedish film cannot be pigeonholed into a single genre. It is not horror nor fantasy, although the film contains elements of both. Most of all, this is a dramatic and unconventional love story between two children. But
Let the Right One In (2008)
Tomas Alfredson’s amazing Swedish film cannot be pigeonholed into a single genre. It is not horror nor fantasy, although the film contains elements of both. Most of all, this is a dramatic and unconventional love story between two children. But
The Shining (1980)
Stanley Kubrick’s psychological horror masterpiece is hypnotic, eerie and truly frightening. This visually astounding film, which made abundant use of the then revolutionary Steadicam, stars a top-of-his-game Jack Nicholson in his most famous role. The Shining is full of ambiguities which on
The Shining (1980)
Stanley Kubrick’s psychological horror masterpiece is hypnotic, eerie and truly frightening. This visually astounding film, which made abundant use of the then revolutionary Steadicam, stars a top-of-his-game Jack Nicholson in his most famous role. The Shining is full of ambiguities which on
The Thing (1982)
The Thing had the unfortunate luck of being released at the same time as E.T. and Blade Runner. Despite bombing at the box office, this sci-fi horror has become the true definition of a cult classic. Written by Bill Lancaster, the
The Thing (1982)
The Thing had the unfortunate luck of being released at the same time as E.T. and Blade Runner. Despite bombing at the box office, this sci-fi horror has become the true definition of a cult classic. Written by Bill Lancaster, the
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
The on-screen chemistry between Paul Newman and Robert Redford is probably unmatched. With Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and The Sting (1973), these actors with director George Roy Hill made two of the greatest, most entertaining films. The
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
The on-screen chemistry between Paul Newman and Robert Redford is probably unmatched. With Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and The Sting (1973), these actors with director George Roy Hill made two of the greatest, most entertaining films. The
The Graduate (1967)
One of the most famous seduction stories in cinematic history, Mike Nichols’ The Graduate is a funny, gripping, romantic film with some sober statements about the arduous maturation process as well as the rueful ennui of middle age. This film is
The Graduate (1967)
One of the most famous seduction stories in cinematic history, Mike Nichols’ The Graduate is a funny, gripping, romantic film with some sober statements about the arduous maturation process as well as the rueful ennui of middle age. This film is
Man Bites Dog (1992)
This controversial Belgian comedy drama is a sometimes shockingly violent yet effective satire on the complicity and often culpability of the media in our desensitisation to violence. One of the blackest comedies you’ll ever see, “Man Bites Dog” will have you laughing at scenes
Man Bites Dog (1992)
This controversial Belgian comedy drama is a sometimes shockingly violent yet effective satire on the complicity and often culpability of the media in our desensitisation to violence. One of the blackest comedies you’ll ever see, “Man Bites Dog” will have you laughing at scenes
Citizen Kane (1941)
A sophisticated masterpiece and one of the world’s most famous and highly-rated films, Citizen Kane contains many extraordinary performances and scenes using cinematic and narrative techniques which were experimental and innovative at the time. Director, star and producer Orson Welles,
Citizen Kane (1941)
A sophisticated masterpiece and one of the world’s most famous and highly-rated films, Citizen Kane contains many extraordinary performances and scenes using cinematic and narrative techniques which were experimental and innovative at the time. Director, star and producer Orson Welles,
Donnie Darko (2001)
Richard Kelly’s highly original comedy teen drama/sci-fi horror mystery boasts one of the most bizarre yet compelling stories in cinematic history. It stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Donnie Darko with a great supporting cast which includes Maggie Gyllenhaal, Patrick Swayze and Drew Barrymore. This film is fascinating, very well
Donnie Darko (2001)
Richard Kelly’s highly original comedy teen drama/sci-fi horror mystery boasts one of the most bizarre yet compelling stories in cinematic history. It stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Donnie Darko with a great supporting cast which includes Maggie Gyllenhaal, Patrick Swayze and Drew Barrymore. This film is fascinating, very well
Seven Samurai (1954)
Renowned as one of the greatest and most influential films ever made, Seven Samurai is set in 16th century Japan where bandits roam the countryside, ransacking farmers villages and killing or kidnapping their inhabitants. Akira Kurosawa’s masterpiece is not only
Seven Samurai (1954)
Renowned as one of the greatest and most influential films ever made, Seven Samurai is set in 16th century Japan where bandits roam the countryside, ransacking farmers villages and killing or kidnapping their inhabitants. Akira Kurosawa’s masterpiece is not only
12 Angry Men (1957)
A powerful and iconic legal drama, 12 Angry Men stars Henry Fonda in one of his career’s best performances. Directed by Sidney Lumet, with an incredible supporting cast, this film takes us on an exhilarating journey, masterful in both storyline and cinematography. The
12 Angry Men (1957)
A powerful and iconic legal drama, 12 Angry Men stars Henry Fonda in one of his career’s best performances. Directed by Sidney Lumet, with an incredible supporting cast, this film takes us on an exhilarating journey, masterful in both storyline and cinematography. The
The Great Escape (1963)
This legendary WWII drama about an attempted escape from a German POW camp is Hollywood entertainment at its best. Epic, tense and exciting, and also at times funny, this classic always delivers. Directed by John Sturges, this film boasts an
The Great Escape (1963)
This legendary WWII drama about an attempted escape from a German POW camp is Hollywood entertainment at its best. Epic, tense and exciting, and also at times funny, this classic always delivers. Directed by John Sturges, this film boasts an
Halloween (1978)
This modern horror classic succeeds where many in the genre don’t because director John Carpenter’s simple approach gives Halloween a frightening realism. With no special effects and very few cheap thrills, Carpenter builds the tension to unbearable heights. A 19-year-old
Halloween (1978)
This modern horror classic succeeds where many in the genre don’t because director John Carpenter’s simple approach gives Halloween a frightening realism. With no special effects and very few cheap thrills, Carpenter builds the tension to unbearable heights. A 19-year-old
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly (1966)
Set during the American Civil War, Sergio Leone’s spaghetti western is a masterpiece of entertainment. The film’s scope is huge with a storyline that never gets dull. The score by Ennio Morricone a classic. Clint Eastwood is ultra-cool, Lee Van Cleef suave
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly (1966)
Set during the American Civil War, Sergio Leone’s spaghetti western is a masterpiece of entertainment. The film’s scope is huge with a storyline that never gets dull. The score by Ennio Morricone a classic. Clint Eastwood is ultra-cool, Lee Van Cleef suave
Death Wish (1974)
Death Wish is the first film in the history of cinema with a civilian hero killing other civilians. It spawned four sequels and became one of the most copied film ever. Charles Bronson plays an architect who, for personal reasons, takes on the
Death Wish (1974)
Death Wish is the first film in the history of cinema with a civilian hero killing other civilians. It spawned four sequels and became one of the most copied film ever. Charles Bronson plays an architect who, for personal reasons, takes on the
Airplane! (1980)
One of the funniest films ever made, Airplane! mocks the 1970s airplane disaster movie with a relentless stream of comedy mayhem designed to expose Hollywood’s contrived plot devices. This must-see classic helped pioneer the spoof genre started by Mel Brooks. With
Airplane! (1980)
One of the funniest films ever made, Airplane! mocks the 1970s airplane disaster movie with a relentless stream of comedy mayhem designed to expose Hollywood’s contrived plot devices. This must-see classic helped pioneer the spoof genre started by Mel Brooks. With
Alien (1979)
With its shocks, thrills and intense atmosphere, Alien was one of the first films to effectively merge the two genres of Sci-Fi and Horror. This was also one of the first films to feature a woman in a lead action-hero
Alien (1979)
With its shocks, thrills and intense atmosphere, Alien was one of the first films to effectively merge the two genres of Sci-Fi and Horror. This was also one of the first films to feature a woman in a lead action-hero
Double Indemnity (1944)
Billy Wilder’s Double Indemnity is one of the earliest and best examples of film-noir. It helped develop the style on screen which fits so well the stories and dialogue of hard-boiled writers such as James M. Cain and Raymond Chandler. Cain wrote
Double Indemnity (1944)
Billy Wilder’s Double Indemnity is one of the earliest and best examples of film-noir. It helped develop the style on screen which fits so well the stories and dialogue of hard-boiled writers such as James M. Cain and Raymond Chandler. Cain wrote
On The Waterfront (1954)
On the Waterfront is a crusading indictment of corruption in the New York docks where the Union is all-powerful. As the main characters struggle over morals, power, conscience and love, the many levels of meaning shift in and out of focus. Elia Kazan’s
On The Waterfront (1954)
On the Waterfront is a crusading indictment of corruption in the New York docks where the Union is all-powerful. As the main characters struggle over morals, power, conscience and love, the many levels of meaning shift in and out of focus. Elia Kazan’s
Brighton Rock (1947)
Brighton Rock takes the US noir thriller formula and blends it with a strikingly bleak vision of an English seaside town in the 1930s. John Boulting’s adaptation of Graham Greene’s classic novel stakes its claim as one of the darkest
Brighton Rock (1947)
Brighton Rock takes the US noir thriller formula and blends it with a strikingly bleak vision of an English seaside town in the 1930s. John Boulting’s adaptation of Graham Greene’s classic novel stakes its claim as one of the darkest
Hot Topic: Good Horror Films?
Good Horror Films Which are your favourite horror films? Below is a list of horror films we thought were effective. Our choices are bound to differ from yours. Add your favourite horror films in the comments and tell us why we must
Hot Topic: Good Horror Films?
Good Horror Films Which are your favourite horror films? Below is a list of horror films we thought were effective. Our choices are bound to differ from yours. Add your favourite horror films in the comments and tell us why we must
