20th Century Flicks, Bristol

Rita wants to be educated. She's a young working class girl who becomes involved with a cynical and alcoholic university tutor. A brilliant comedy of social attitudes and class differences, with more than a hint of romance. The film drew best ever performances from the two lead actors.

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ENCHANTED (2007)

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Effortlessly blending the Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty fairytales, "Enchanted" begins in conventional, animated Disney territory with the beautiful and innocent Giselle being courted by Edward, her Prince Charming. His evil mother, however, is not too happy about the match and banishes Giselle from the fantastical land of Andalasia to 21st Century New York. At this point the film flips into live-action and this is where "Enchanted" really takes off, with everyone from Giselle to Pi find out more...

FLIRTING (1992)

Certification15 Our Rating

An excellent sequel to the Australian coming-of-age film "The Year My Voice Broke". Danny is now an outsider at boarding school where he falls for an African girl from the near-by girl's school. They manage to sustain a relationship with hilarious and charming consequences, capturing the goose-bumps, grunts, giggles and gorgeous rapture of teenage love. Taylor is a jowly delight, while 16-year-old newcomer Newton throws savage glances and sensuous smiles with the assured air of a seasoned profes find out more...

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FORBIDDEN PLANET / THE INVISIBLE BOY (1956)

CertificationU Our Rating

The classic science-fiction film that brought us Robbie The Robot. When a space cruiser is sent to investigate the silence from a planet inhabited by scientists, the crew find all but two of the inhabitants, Professor Morbius and his bewitchingly innocent daughter, have died. Morbius has made a discovery and he has no intention of sharing it (or his daughter!) with anyone. Classy kitsch. find out more...

GARDEN STATE (2003)

Certification15 Our Rating

Andrew "Large" Largeman is a young actor living in perpetual hope in the dream factory that is Los Angeles. Reluctantly forced to return to his home town in New Jersey and deeply unhappy about the inevitable confrontation with his father, Andrew is unexpectedly swept off his feet by an encounter with the kookey, but charming, life logic of Sam. 'Garden State' is a sweet, indie romantic comedy, written by, directed by and starring Zach Braff, and while it's going to be a little bit cute for some, find out more...

HAROLD AND MAUDE (1971)

Certification15 Our Rating

A death obssessed teenager and a 79 year old woman who lives life to the full gang up together in one of the wittiest black comedies ever made. An inventive, enduring classic which was far ahead of its time. You mean you haven't seen it? find out more...

HAS ANYONE SEEN MY GAL? (1952)

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Samuel Fulton is a wealthy man, getting older and with no family of his own. He decides to leave his estate to the family of his first love (who jilted him years ago for being too poor), but first he decides to test the family. Cue mischief, mayhem and and well-played morality tale about the pitfalls of wealth and the source of lasting happiness. Excellent stuff.

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HEATHERS (1990)

Certification18 Our Rating

Veronica is a dissatisfied member of the in-crowd at high school until she meets JD, a cool newcomer to town, and they decide to play a practical joke on the 'queen bee', unaware she's about to become complicit in a series of murders. An offbeat, highly original and very black teen comedy. Brilliant, one to watch. find out more...

HOBSON'S CHOICE (1954)

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Set in the 1890s this adaptation of Harold Brighouse's working class comedy sees a tyrannical bootmaker brought to heel when his plain-speaking daughter marries his down-trodden simple-minded employee and sets up a successful rival business. Keen direction and fine performances make this a great comedy. find out more...

INSIDE I'M DANCING (2004)

Certification15 Our Rating

Michael Connolly is a shy young man, his social discomfort compounded by being severely disabled, Rory O'Shea shares Michael's physical handicap but his lust for life is immense. The two lads manage to blag their way out of a repressive state run home and into their own flat, an adventure that they are ill prepared for, but determined to enjoy to the full. Inside I'm Dancing is from the makers of Billy Elliot and the excellent East is East, a bittersweet drama about love, life, loss and the firs find out more...