20th Century Flicks, Bristol

One of the great treats from 80s American cinema. Twelve year old Josh reckons he's getting a bad deal from life, and wishes he was big. For once in his life his wish comes true, and Josh finds himself in the body of a thirty year old man with a job and a girlfriend to cope with. Tom Hanks gives his funniest performance to date. Hilarious and perfectly balanced, the films strength is the skill with which it follows Hanks coming to grips with his grown body and all it affords. A timeless idea, be find out more...

BLAIR WITCH (2016)

Certification15 Our Rating

Adam Wingard tries to re-vamp this horror success with a modicum of inventiveness and a handful of intriguing ideas. Unfortunately, despite the digital camera glitch aesthetic which almost elevates the film above average, it's remains a bog-standard 'found footage' scare fest that relies on making its audience jump. Complete with ludicrous curiosity of a group of mildly irritating teens.

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BLIND SIDE (2009)

Certification12 Our Rating

The story of Michael Oher (a real life escapee from Precious), a teenage son of a crack addicted mother and a missing father. Adopted and cared for by a rich white family Michael was transformed from no-hoper to an American Football star. This is the story of his success and of the family who worked so hard to give him a life.
Beloved by the public, belittled by critics this paean to loving care and white loveliness has to be watched. find out more...

BLUE CRUSH (2002)

Certification12 Our Rating

It's three years since Anne-Marie Chadwick almost came a cropper at the infamous Pipeline, leading to her withdrawal from the pro circuit. Until now, that is! This year's Pipeline contest is only seven days away and she's training harder than ever� Keeping her job as a hotel maid, taking care of her younger sister while her mom is in Vegas with her latest meal ticket, and handling romantic interest from a pro-footballer all prove trying as she keeps up her training for the contest. Relative newc find out more...

BOLT (2007)

Certification15 Our Rating

Bolt is a dog and not just any old dog, he's the star of an American TV series, though he's been conned, as the fantasy nature of his role has been hidden from him and Bolt is firm in his belief that he's a Super Hero with appropriate powers. So, when his human TV companion, Penny, is kidnapped by a TV villain, Bolt leaps through a window to the rescue, though the unfortunate result is being shipped from Hollywood to New York in a cardboard box! Shorn of his Super Hero powers Bolt needs help and find out more...

BOOKSMART (2019)

Certification15 Our Rating

The directorial debut of Olivia Wilde and starring Beanie Feldstein (Lady Bird), Kaitlyn Dever (Detroit) and Jason Sudeikis (Horrible Bosses), this hilarious and heartfelt comedy follows two academic superstars and best friends who, on the eve of their high school graduation, suddenly realise that they should have worked less and played more. Determined never to fall short of their peers, the girls set ou find out more...

BORN INTO BROTHELS (2004)

Certification15 Our Rating

A community worker sets the world to rights teaching prostitutes' children the art of photography in a red light area of Calcutta. As she befriends them she takes it on herself to 'rescue' them from their fate, their friends and their families by getting them enrolled in private education schools to help them change their destiny. Zana is such a powerful person that, as the follow up DVD extra 'Reconnecting with Born into Brothels' demonstrates, she succeeds. This is a superb film animated by th find out more...

BRASSED OFF (1996)

Certification15 Our Rating

If you ever doubted it's grim up North, here's the proof! T' pit's about to close and the brass band needs a flugelhorn player. But then Grimley girl made good Gloria comes back to her roots, and eeh bah gum, the lass may just be able to turn the troubled town around. One of the best films to come out of Britain in recent years! find out more...

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S (1961)

CertificationPG Our Rating

Based on the novel by Truman Capote. A brilliant romantic comedy about a young girl, Holly Golightly, who is determined to marry into money, but discovers that her next door neighbour has more important qualities! find out more...

BREAKING AWAY (1979)

Certification12 Our Rating

Peter Yates' Oscar-winner is a heart-warming coming-of-age story that has also taken its place as the greatest sports movie about cycling ever made. Four friends graduate from high-school and find themselves looking at an uncertain future in small-town America. Dave's passion is cycling and his dream is to be a world-class champion like the Italians he idolises. His passion for cycling takes on new meaning when he and his friends face a team from the local college in the town's annual bike ra find out more...