20th Century Flicks, Bristol

Restaurant owner Riva refuses to let his chef Carl Casper's creative juices flow, giving him an ultimatum - either cook the dishes on the menu or leave. Although Carl sticks to the menu, bad reviews criticising his lack of creativity result in a Twitter war and he loses his job. With the help of his friend Martin, gorgeous ex-wife Inez and son Percy, Carl renovates a knackered food truck and starts making the simple, scrumptio find out more...

CHOCOLAT (2000)

Certification12 Our Rating

Vianne arrives in an idyllic French village and sets up a chocolate shop, soon her recipes are melting the hearts and inhibitions of the villagers, much to the annoyance of the ultra-conservative Mayor, who fears for their souls. The arrival of a gypsy, Roux, kindles desires within Vianne herself and as romance blossoms, battle commences within the village. Chocolat is a very sweet and whimsical drama that uses some fine actors and a lot of beautifully lit photography, but it's a slight tale an find out more...

CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA (2014)

Certification15 Our Rating

At the peak of her international career, Maria Enders is asked to perform in a revival of the play that made her famous twenty years ago. But back then she played the role of Sigrid, an alluring young girl who disarms and eventually drives her boss Helena to suicide. Now she is being asked to step into the other role, that of the older Helena. She departs with her assistant to rehearse in Sils Maria; a remote region of the Alps. A young Hollywood starlet with a penchant for scandal is to take find out more...

COUSCOUS (2007)

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When 60-something shipyard worker Slimane is laid off, he is determined to realise his long-held dream of opening a couscous restaurant. Although his only chance of success is to rally the support of his unruly extended family, including; ex-wife, children, mistress - and her beautiful hot-headed daughter - and simmering feuds and rivalries have to be overcome before the restaurant's make-or-break opening night. find out more...

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DECLINE OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE (1986)

Certification18 Our Rating

A highly acclaimed and bucolic attack on the attitudes and views that each sex holds so dear. Four men gather to cook a meal, and chat about their sex lives, whilst their wives and partners do the same at their health club. Their revelations come as a shock when finally they meet. Hilarious satire. find out more...

DINNER RUSH (2000)

Certification15 Our Rating

Small time gangster Louis's son has taken over the family restaurant and turned it from traditional fare to a successful trendy nouvelle cuisine outlet. We follow the conversations from tables of diners, art critics, gangsters, police, predatory females et al, and the work force, both up and downstairs, all against a smart thriller backdrop. Altmanesque, brilliant and gastronomic. find out more...

DOM HEMINGWAY (2013)

Certification15 Our Rating

Cockney safe-cracker Dom Hemingway is released from prison after serving a 12-year sentence for refusing to snitch. Eager to collect his reward from suave, psychotic mob boss Mr Fontaine, Dom heads to southern France with his only friend and accomplice Dickie. Dom is a drug fuelled, sex obsessed, self-regarding, over compensating sociopath…all good, but find out more...

DUMPLINGS (2004)

Certification18 Our Rating

Mrs Li, a rich neglected wife, is looking for youth and longs to rejuvenate her relationship with her husband. Mei is a doctor who, for her age, looks very young, and her secret? Home-made dumplings from a special recipe! And for Mrs Li it works! But what are the ingredients of the dumplings? Watch the movie and find out! find out more...

ELECTRICITY (2014)

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EVERYTHING MUST GO (2010)

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Nick Porter sells salesmanship for a living, but the days of being on top of his game are long gone, thanks in no part to his ever losing battle with alcohol. Finally fired and discovering his wife has also decided it�s all over on the same day, Nick finds himself on his front lawn with all that is left of is worldly belongings. An adaptation of a Raymond Carver short story, don�t expect an archetypal Will Ferrell movie, this a bitter sweet drama...with some humour. A low key, thoughtful and tou find out more...