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Following the hit biographical TV drama 'The Naked Civil Servant' flamboyant gay icon Quentin Crisp moved from England to New York, where he became what he'd always craved to be -
a successful drama queen. This film, with John Hurt successfully resurrecting his earlier role, follows the ageing Crisp through the ups and downs of his life in the Big Apple.
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CATCH A FIRE (2006)
Certification12 Our Rating
The 1980s; an innocent young South African is arrested and, along with his family, tortured. Angered by these events he becomes what he was falsely accused of, an ANC terrorist/freedom fighter. Based on a true story, Catch A Fire is a searing, adrenalin-drenched, dramatic thriller.
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FOXCATCHER (2014)
Certification15 Our Rating
When wealthy John du Pont invites Olympic wrestler Mark Schultz to move to his estate and help form a wrestling team for the 1988 Seoul Olympics, Mark sees a way to step out of the shadow of his charismatic and revered
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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (2004)
Certification12 Our Rating
Based on a true story; from the small town of Odessa The Permian High Panthers of 1988 were the most successful high school American football team in Texas history. This thoughtful tale depicts the immense pressure these young lads and their coach found themselves under in a town with nothing else to aspire to; like a "Springfield" devoid of wit, irony or indeed hope. 'Friday Night Lights' is a powerful, gripping drama with excellent performances and a refreshing lack of sporting schmaltz.
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LET'S GET LOST (1988)
Certification15 Our Rating
Winner of an Oscar for "Best Documentary", this film (beautifully shot in black and white) recaptures the life and music of the late, great jazz trumpeter Chet Baker. The founder of the Californian school of "Cool Jazz" this film is in itself remarkably cool and stylish.
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