Lent 2005

This Is Spinal Tap
The world's first spoof "rockumentary" follows the British heavy metal group Spinal Tap as they attempt to make their comeback in America. A clever satire of the world surrounding rock and roll, director Rob Reiner mixes behind-the-scenes excerpts and concert clips to hilarious effect. Does for rock and roll what "The Sound of Music" did for hills.
Thursday 20th January, 10pm
82 mins, 1984

The Bourne Supremacy
Sequel to the great "The Bourne Identity", this film builds upon the original to create a gripping and clever thriller. Retired assassin Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) is once again on the run as shadows from his old life come back to haunt him. They should have left him alone.
Sunday 23rd January, 8.30pm & 10.30pm
108 mins, 2004

Leon
A perfect assassin. An innocent girl. They have nothing left to lose except each other. He moves without sound. Kills without emotion. Disappears without trace. Only a 12-year-old girl knows his weakness. The calculated cinematograpy and impressive performances from Portman, Oldman and Reno come together to create an intense and impressive film.
Thursday 27th January, 10pm
110 mins, 1994

Garden State
A modern masterpiece, Garden State manages to explore the process of becoming an adult in 21st century, without ever straying into the realms of the traditional “coming of age” story. Centred on the life of depressed, out-of-work actor Andrew Largeman, the film follows his odyssey as he returns to his hometown roots in the Garden State of New Jersey.
Sunday 30th January, 8pm & 10.30pm
109 mins, 2004

The Third Man
When pulp fiction writer Holly Martins arrives in post-war Vienna, little does he expect to find that the friend he was coming to work for is dead, and that he himself is entangled in a mysterious murder investigation. Clever cinematography and Carol Reed's strong direction create a film that has lost none of its impact over the years.
Thursday 3rd February, 10pm
100 mins, 1949

Bridget Jones 2: The Edge Of Reason
Four weeks after the events of the original, Bridget is starting to become nervous in the arms of heartthrob Mark Darcy. If his beautiful and seemingly perfect intern wasn't enough, cad Daniel Cleaver's back on the scene, ensuring a rough ride for our heroine. Same Bridget. Brand new diary.
Sunday 6th February, 8pm & 10.30pm
108 mins, 2004

North By Northwest
Executive Roger Thornhill is pursued across America after he is mistaken for a government agent by a dangerous spy ring. Combining terrific dialogue, acting, cinematography, music and plot, this is some of Hitchcock's finest work and quite possibly the greatest thriller ever made.
Thursday 10th February, 10pm
136 mins, 1959

Hero
Set in ancient China, Ying Xiong is the tale of a minor magistrate of the king's court who manages to defeat his liege's three principal enemies, and is then called to the palace to recount the tale of this amazing victory. With top-class acting and cinematography, this film is simply unmissable. This land doesn't know a real hero. Yet.
Sunday 13th February, 8pm & 10.30pm
96 mins, 2003

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Action-packed... lotsa larfs & sex... gorgeous gals... thrills & chills... Transylvanian parties... romance. This wacky classic demands to be seen and admired. With brilliant lines and exotic costumes (not to mention a cameo by Meatloaf) you'll never be the same after seeing this film. Ever. (Warning: Frightening Levels Of Audience Participation)
Thursday 17th February, 10pm
100 mins, 1975

The Motorcycle Diaries
This account of the early life of Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara manages to capture the spirit of the age with an immediacy that makes this film extremely powerful. Not only does it explore the formation of Che's political consciousness, it shows the humanity in "two lives running parallel for a while" by virtue of Che's friendship with Alberto Granado
Sunday 20th February, 8pm & 10.30pm
128 mins, 2004

Kind Hearts And Coronets
A tale of murder and revenge, based around the lethal schemes of Louis Manzzini. After hearing his mother's oft-told story of how she was shunned by her aristocratic family after marrying an opera singer, Louis decides to kill his way to dukedom in order to impress his sweetheart Sibella. A hilarious study in the gentle art of murder.
Thursday 24th February, 10pm
106 mins, 1949

Supersize Me
Morgan Spurlock dramatically illustrates the dangers of our ever-expanding fast food culture. By eating only McDonald's fast food three times a day, every day for a month, the filmmaker risks his own health to make us think twice about biting another Big Mac. A film of epic portions.
Sunday 27th February, 8pm & 10.30pm
100 mins, 2004

Full Metal Jacket
Stanley Kubrick's two-segment look at the Vietnam war. The first half follows a group of recruits as they go through basic training, commanded by a sadistic sergeant who systematically dehumanises them. The second half shows one of those recruits, as he goes into combat for the first time during the Tet Offensive.
Thursday 3rd March 10pm
116 mins, 1987

Goodbye Lenin!
In 1990, to protect his fragile mother from a fatal shock after a long coma; a young man must keep her from learning that her beloved nation of East Germany has disappeared with the collapse of communism. Hailed a modern masterpiece on it's release, it's one of the best German films of recent years.
Sunday 6th March, 8pm & 10.30pm
121 mins, 2003

The Incredibles
The latest offering from Pixar/Disney, "The Incredibles" is by turns funny, moving and beautiful. With the use of stunning CGI animation, it tells the poignant tale of Mr Incredible (a.k.a. Bob Parr) and his family; a man forced to hide his superpowers from the litigious public. Truly Incredible.
Sunday 13th March, 8pm & 10.30pm
121 mins, 2004