20th Century Flicks, Bristol

Two brothers, in itself a metaphor, get drafted into the Korean Civil War. The more macho elder one is determined to become a hero in order to win his bookish brother a ticket back to mum and this leads both to him turning into a monster and a serious split between the two. Against the bitter backdrop of a violent war many loyalties are called into question, to brother, family, friend, nation, ideology, nationality and to fellow soldiers, and many are betrayed. This is an awesome, if emotionally find out more...

CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA (2014)

Certification15 Our Rating

At the peak of her international career, Maria Enders is asked to perform in a revival of the play that made her famous twenty years ago. But back then she played the role of Sigrid, an alluring young girl who disarms and eventually drives her boss Helena to suicide. Now she is being asked to step into the other role, that of the older Helena. She departs with her assistant to rehearse in Sils Maria; a remote region of the Alps. A young Hollywood starlet with a penchant for scandal is to take find out more...

CRYING FIST (2005)

Certification12 Our Rating

Sang-hwan's rebellious criminal behaviour finally lands him in juvenile prison. There, at what seems to be the lowest moment in his young life, a guard turns him towards boxing in the hope of safely channelling his rage at the world. find out more...

DEAD OR ALIVE FINAL (2002)

Certification15 Our Rating

The third of the 'Dead or Alive' trilogy is set in a post-apocalyptic Yokohama where the population is kept under rigid control by a lunatic gay mayor. Android Show Aikawa is a mellowed out drifter who has hooked up with a gang of rebels who kidnap hardboiled cop Takeuchi's son, setting the wheels in motion for a blood drenched rumble. Lots of nods to Bladerunner, THX-1138, The Matrix, The Terminator and other sci-fi classics in this blisteringly paced and brutal thriller from the always enterta find out more...

DOM HEMINGWAY (2013)

Certification15 Our Rating

Cockney safe-cracker Dom Hemingway is released from prison after serving a 12-year sentence for refusing to snitch. Eager to collect his reward from suave, psychotic mob boss Mr Fontaine, Dom heads to southern France with his only friend and accomplice Dickie. Dom is a drug fuelled, sex obsessed, self-regarding, over compensating sociopath…all good, but find out more...

DRUNK ON WOMEN AND POETRY (2007)

Certification15 Our Rating

Saved from a group of drifters by Kim Byung-moon uncouth and self-taught painter Jang Seung-up offers a drawing as a means of thanks. Examining the picture, Kim realises Jang's extraordinary potential and becomes his mentor, encouraging him to pursue the life of an artist. 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...

ELECTION (2005)

Certification18 Our Rating

The chairmanship of the ancient, powerful Wu Sing Society, a Triad alliance is up for 'election', a process by which the 'uncles', a group of ageing Mafiosi sit in a smoke filled room and vote. The trouble is that two characters of vastly different style, relaxed family man Lok and volatile Big D, are rivals for the post and a violent battle ensues for the future of the clan. find out more...

ELECTRICITY (2014)

Certification15 Our Rating

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