Chronicles the life and times of Nucky Thompson, the undisputed ruler of Atlantic City, who was equal parts politician and gangster. High production values and a fine ensemble cast: HBO knows how to do TV.
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EVERYTHING MUST GO (2010)
Certification15 Our Rating
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
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THE DEAD (1987)
CertificationU Our Rating
Not a horror film, but the late John Huston's adaptation of a novella by James Joyce. A comedy-drama set in turn of the century Dublin and detailing the changing fortunes of a married couple. Beautifully capturing the charm and wit of the Irish, this is a fine version, and the last film, from a brilliant director.
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WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? (1966)
Certification15 Our Rating
Burton and Taylor in a screen version of the kind of love-hate relationship which they were famous for in private, a kind of on-screen therapy. Taylor gives what is probably her finest performance as the blowsy harridan Martha, while Burton is not quite so hammy as usual as her angst-ridden college professor husband. The verbal fireworks that occur when they invite a young couple to dinner are surprisingly convincing. A must see classic.
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