The somewhat sensationalist title belies what is at heart an earnest attempt to realistically portray the descent of Hitler into madness, paranoia and megalomania. While the recently made ‘Max' focused on the young Hitler from a ‘What Could've Been' angle, ‘Hitler: The Rise of Evil' tries admirably to stick to the facts as it traces his career in politics (as a rising star, darling of both the poor and the powered gentry), to his self-destructive end. While the film portrays a truncated view of find out more...

Schoolteacher John Scopes is placed under close arrest for advocating Darwin's theory of evolution to his pupils in violation of a stifling Tennessee law banning anything that 'denies the divine creation of man as taught by the Bible'. The case is taken up by a cynical newspaper-man who takes an interest when the champion of the Fundamentalists and three-time presidential candidate is named prosecutor. A fascinating and absorbing dramatisation of the famous 1925 'Monkey Trial'. find out more...

Scott Donaldson says: "It’s all secrets and lies here as Clint Eastwood presents us with J Edgar Hoover – the man who made the FBI. Leonardo DiCaprio certainly gives it all he’s got as Hoover, whether he’s the old man recounting his escapades from behind a desk, or the young go-getter making powerful enemies while shooting at gangsters and schmoozing the stars. But still, with a subject as tricksy as Hoover, don&r find out more...

It is in 1947, India has been given its independence from British rule and the Islamic partition that would become Pakistan has been painfully born. Mohammed Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan realizes this great ambition and a year later succumbs to the illness through which he has willed himself to live. As his life begins to ebb away Jinnah relives the dilemmas and triumphs of his life, the drama of his ideals, his romance, his happiness and the tragedy of the death of his wife. It takes the find out more...

When Mr and Mrs Kinsey have trouble consummating their new marriage, they begin looking for help. They finally get it but discover that the medical and sociological professions have a lot to learn about the subject. Insect biologist Alfred begins to teach classes and take surveys in an attempt to help people understand their sexual selves and free their minds in the process. Linney shines as his open-minded and big-hearted wife, Sarsgaard as the curious disciple and Lithgow as Alfred's controlli find out more...

A stirring and star-studded account of the Bedouin resistance against Mussolini's mechanised army in the deserts of North Africa during the 1920s. Epic in scope and length, The Lion Of The Desert focuses on Bedouin leader Omar Mukhtar, teacher turned guerrilla and willing martyr for the cause of his people. find out more...

The lack of accuracy in the calculation of longitude had caused the death of countless sailors. In 1714 Parliament, worried by the loss of British ships and mindful to the military advantage of knowing where one was at sea, offered a £20,000 prize to anyone who could accurately measure longitude. This is the story of John Harrison, a brilliant carpenter, whose timepieces solved the problem that had long defeated the scientists, it was a hard fought victory and Harrison was forced to endure pover find out more...

Liam Neeson surpasses himself with his portrayal of the legendary Irish folk hero in this stirring historical drama. The controversial patriot's life, from his advent after the Easter Rising to his untimely death, is vividly depicted by a sterling cast in this passion-packed biopic. Excellent. find out more...

It was the beginning of the 20th Century when the young and still unacknowledged James Joyce met the strong and forthright country lass Nora. Joyce fell in love, as did she, but his frustration, jealousy and inner demons constantly threatened to pull them apart. Nora is a passionate and absorbing film, with some fine performances. find out more...

A study of the life of Danish storyteller Karen Blixen, from her marriage of convenience to a titled aristocrat and departure for Kenya in 1913 until her return to Denmark in 1931. As she struggles to maintain a coffee farm, through various disasters, and strives to improve relations with the local natives, her marriage gradually gives way to an enduring romance with the noted hunter and adventurer Denys Finch Hatton, but Denys still wants his freedom. By the end, she's gained a much better unde find out more...