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...

CHOCOLATE (2005)

Certification18 Our Rating

Love is... being psychically linked to a beautiful young woman who just might be a cold-blooded killer. Directed by the creator of the Masters of Horror series, Mick Garris. find out more...

COUSCOUS (2007)

Certification15 Our Rating

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...

CRITTERS (1986)

Certification15 Our Rating

A massive ball of furry creatures from another world eat their way through a small mid-western town followed by intergalactic bounty hunters opposed only by militant townspeople. Displaying a deft talent at balancing thrills with tongue-in-cheek wit, this was Stephen Herek's debut film. He followed it up with the bodacious 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure' and 'Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead'. A superior creature feature, that may have you tucking your feet onto the sofa out of harms way. find out more...

DEAD SUSHI (2012)

Certification18 Our Rating

Cult Japanese film director Nboru Iguchi ('THE MACHINE GIRL', 'ROBO-GEISHA', 'THE ABCs of DEATH'), returns with this madcap and macabre comedy horror, filled with awesome special fx and full-on fight sequences. Keiko a cute female trainee sushi chef finds her kung fu skills are called upon when some infected flying sushi starts to bite back! As the flesh-hungry man-eating Sashimi spring to life wit 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...

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...

EATING RAOUL (1982)

Certification18 Our Rating

Paul and Mary Bland dream of owning a restaurant, if only they had the cash. Sickened by their neighbours' nightly orgies, the prudish pair suddenly realise that swingers have one thing in their favour, they're all loaded! And besides who'd miss them...? An outrageously irreverent, most deliciously black, comic collision of sex, food and murder. find out more...