The civil war may have ended, but for Gideon life is an unending struggle as he is relentlessly pursued by Colonel Carver for whom there is one final act of violence to commit, Gideon's killing. Through a freezing snow covered mountain pass, past small holders, bank robbers, a Christian settlers' convoy, Irish railway workers and across the desert, this epic and unforgiving chase goes on. "Seraphim Falls" is an intriguing and atmospheric pursuit western driven by two fine performances and an ari find out more...

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One of the truily great adventure movies, the type that Star Wars paid tribute to, and an example of what the large studios could produce. Glorious colour, sumptuos sets, and a brilliantly choreographed climatic sword fight between Flynn and Rathbone. find out more...

A hardened veteran of the American civil war, Captain Nathan Algren is a man who's lost his way. A hero to many, he is haunted by some of the things he has done and when offered the chance to teach the art of modern warfare to a Japan in the grip of modernisation, he sees an opportunity to escape his past. Plunged into a war against the Samurai, Nathan is captured but allowed to live so that the warriors may learn the ways of their new enemy. From here on in it's mutual admiration all round; Nat find out more...

A fine traditional adventure yarn based on a Rudyard Kipling tale and set on the wild North West Frontier of the British Raj. Two penniless adventurers, mistaken for Gods, decide to carve themselves out a kingdom in a remote region of the Himalayas, but when one decides to rule, rather than thieve the jewels, the trouble starts. A meditation on power?

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"Josephine Decker has created a new style of thriller that employs allegory, incorporates touches of David Lynch as well as Magritte -esque imagery. Decker's setting of a remote farm feels like a metaphor for what turns out to be hell. The raw and emotional (and yes, sometimes funny) dialog tells a story that can seem familiar at points but really is meant to keep you guessing and off balance. I really enjoyed how the undertones of this film came to life through her very deft contrast of the find out more...

Wyatt Earp and his gang are back. Yet another shoot-out at the OK Corral, but this time that's not the end as the film follows the two sides to the death. A well made and gripping film with the show somewhat stolen by Val Kilmer as a dandy Doc Holliday, shooting first, quoting Latin later! Superb rootin' tootin' entertainment . find out more...

During the summer of 1944 it had become clear to many in the German High Command that the game was up, that the Nazi orchestrated rape of Europe was leading to an inevitable and overwhelming defeat for Germany and that their best chance of survival was a coup against Hitler and some sort of negotiated surrender to the Allies. find out more...

The good old English upper-lip is presented as a small band of squaddies face insurmountable odds against thousands of screaming darkies in a further attempt to paint the world map red. Seen "Custer's Last Stand" Mr Botha? Now try this for size. find out more...