Set in the 1930s and based around real events, we follow a diverse group of characters and events in depression hit New York. The young Orson Welles, with a group of equally idealistic and determined actors, sets about trying to stage a performance of the infamous left leaning musical 'Cradle Will Rock'. This has an awesome cast and is strikingly visualised, but Robbins has perhaps bitten off more history than it is possible to chew on in one two hour movie. Nevertheless a powerful and absorbi find out more...

Jarman's startling directorial style is put to full use in this superbly acted biopic. Low-budget, but not self-consciously so, episodes from Wittgenstein's life are played by a skilful cast in an almost theatre-like atmosphere. A visually interesting account of an often misunderstood philosopher. find out more...