20th Century Flicks, Bristol

Blind Emma Brody has her sight restored following a cornea transplant, but then experiences a bizarre series of recollected visions. When her neighbour is brutally murdered, she realises she may hold the key to the killer's identity. Excellently written thriller that'll really keep you guessing. find out more...

BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY (1990)

Certification18 Our Rating

Ron Kovic was a green young patriot scarred, both mentally and physically, by the war in 'Nam. On his return he finds himself and his fellow paraplegics an unwanted embarrassment and after wasting himself in Mexico he emerges as a voice for the disaffected. Another powerful film from Oliver Stone. find out more...

BROKEN EMBRACES (2009)

Certification18 Our Rating

A man writes and loves in darkness. Fourteen years ago he was in a car crash where he lost not only his sight but also Lena, the love of his life. He had two names; Harry Caine, a pseudonym with which he still signs his written works, and Mateo Blanco, his real name, with which he signed the film he directed. After the accident, the only way Harry could cope with not being able to make films was to imagine that Mateo died along with his beloved Lena. One night, in conversation with his friend an find out more...

BROTHERS OF THE HEAD (2005)

Certification15 Our Rating

Siamese twins recruited at a young age by a sleazy producer, the boys are groomed for a stardom which will inevitably become their downfall. Barry's innate nihilism and anger make him the ideal front man for the band, while Tom studiously learns the guitar from a band mate. find out more...

CARMAGEDDON (PSX) (1998)

Certification15 Our Rating

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CASUALTIES OF WAR (1989)

Certification18 Our Rating

A battle hardened combat squad in Vietnam kidnap, rape and then murder a young Vietnamese girl for "recreation". Only a young, liberal, raw recruit makes a stand for simple human justice. The realities of war! find out more...

CAT O' NINE TAILS (1971)

Certification12 Our Rating

A blind man overhears a crime and winds up in a web of murder blackmail and industrial espionage. Haunting and sinister music by Morricone, gruesome set pieces and starlets in short skirts assist the cult feel of the era and cinematic style of Point Blank. find out more...

CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD (1986)

Certification15 Our Rating

Bill Hurt is a teacher of the hard of hearing whose growing friendship with a beautiful deaf woman leads him to confront his own prejudices and frustrations about her condition. A brave film for using a real deaf-mute actress in the lead role, only for her to win an Oscar and marry William Hurt ! find out more...

COMING HOME (1978)

Certification18 Our Rating

A rather over-sentimentalised romantic drama about the wife of a war-hero who falls in love with a paraplegic 'Nam vet. The drama is underplayed, and cliched in places, and Jane Fonda, despite a sterling attempt, comes across as just a bit too saintly. The ending adds credibilty though. find out more...

DEAD OR ALIVE (PSX) (2007)

Certification15 Our Rating

A beat em up with added bounce! Much has been made of this game's "Bouncing Breasts On/Off" option (we kid you not!) but the sheer quality of the game-play and the pin-sharp graphics ensures that this particularly puerile gimmik stays just that and not a selling point. It's a simple combat system featuring single kick, punch and block buttons but included is a 'danger zone'. If a fighter gets knocked out of the main fighting area he/she gets rocketed skywards enabling opponents to juggle the fal find out more...