This tense and bleak British drama realistically depicts the raging anger, hatred and violence many British men – for whatever…
No Country for Old Men (2007)
The Coen brothers’ breathtaking adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s novel is one of the finest crime thrillers ever produced. A nerve-wracking and original screenplay…
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…
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…
Limitless (2011)
Limitless is a highly entertaining, lowbrow Manhattan thriller based on the novel by Alan Glynn. Bradley Cooper plays Eddie Morra, a…
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…
La Haine (1995)
Mathieu Kassovitz’s La Haine a.k.a. Hate follows three immigrant friends – a Jew, an African and an Arab – who live…
Seven Samurai (1954)
Renowned as one of the greatest and most influential films ever made, Seven Samurai is set in 16th century Japan…
50/50 (2011)
A comedy? About cancer? That doesn’t seem like very good taste! Script writer Will Reiser and director Jonathan Levine have…
The Machinist (2004)
“If you were any thinner, you wouldn’t exist.” Christian Bale’s skeletal frame is almost unbearable to watch. For his role…
Nikita (1990)
Luc Besson’s stylish French action thriller stars Anne Parillaud in an intense performance with great supporting roles played by Marc…
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…
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