Michaelmas 2004

Shaun Of The Dead
Shaun is a below average thirty-something, lacking ambition, money and happiness. Fortuitously, London is invaded by the undead, causing widespread destruction and a chance for Shaun to show what he's made of. A brilliant parody of Dawn of the Dead, this is one of the best comedy releases of 2004.
8pm & 10.30pm, Sunday 10th October
2004, 99mins imdb

Last Tango In Paris
Marlon Brando delivers a fascinating performance as a man, torn apart by his wife's suicide, who attempts to bury his grief in a sudden, purely carnal relationship with an alluring stranger. This controversial and erotic movie inflamed passions at its release and left a lasting mark on world cinema.
10pm, Thursday 14th October
1972, 136mins imdb

Kill Bill, Vol. 2
Quentin Tarantino's ultra-violent sequel, sees Uma Thurman's "The Bride" continue her vengeance quest against her ex-boss and former associates in the "Deadly Viper Assassination Squad". Undoubtedly one of the most viciously stylish films of recent times, this is a testament to Tarantino's skill behind the camera. (Note early first showing)
7.30pm & 10.30pm, Sunday 17th October
2004, 136mins imdb

Trainspotting
A wild, freeform, Rabelaisian trip through the darkest recesses of Edinburgh low-life. Focusing on Mark Renton's (Ewan McGregor) attempt to give up his heroin habit and escape a life filled with violence, crime and addiction. A fantastic look at some of the banalities of modern life, directed with terrific energy and style.
10pm, Thursday 21st October
1996, 94mins imdb

Lost In Translation
Bill Murray plays Bob Harris, a melancholy, aging American film actor who's come to Japan to cash in on his fame. Together with Charlotte, a bored, young photographer's wife, he attempts to reconnect himself with life. An instant classic, this is one comedy that ultimately proves very moving.
8pm & 10.30pm, Sunday 24th October
2003, 102mins imdb

To Kill A Mockingbird
Gregory Peck stars as Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, appointed to defend Tom Robinson, a young black man, falsely accused of raping an ignorant white woman. Based on Harper Lee's award winning book, this is perhaps cinema's best attempt to explore racial prejudice in the Deep South.
10pm, Thursday 28th October
1962, 129mins imdb

Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind
A couple (Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet) undergo a procedure to erase each other from their memories when their relationship turns sour. However, it is only through the process of loss that they discover what they had to begin with. Original, thought provoking and incredibly funny, this is a must see for all modern cinema goers.
8pm & 10.30pm, Sunday 31st October
2004, 108mins imdb

A Night At The Opera
The Marx Brothers take on high society. A sly business manager, Groucho, enlists the help of two wacky friends. Together they first wreck, then help an opera company to achieve success while overcoming their stuffy and snobbish enemies. Don't miss it! Certainly one of the best of the Marx Brothers' extravaganzas.
10pm, Thursday 4th November
1935, 96mins imdb

The Big Lebowski
"Dude" Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire also called Lebowski, seeks retribution for a rug soiled by gangsters and enlists the help of his bowling buddies. This simple case of mistaken identity entangles him in a highly complex kidnapping plot. They figured he was a lazy, time wasting slacker. They were right.
8pm & 10.30pm, Sunday 7th November
1998, 127mins imdb

The 39 Steps
A Canadian visitor (Richard Hannay) to 1930s London, finds himself entangled in a dangerous spy ring when he tries to help Anabella Smith, a girl on the run from foreign agents. This leads to a series of events that put Hannay in one jam after another. A real classic, this early Hitchcock film heralded the dawn of modern cinema and is unparalleled in its use of pace and timing.
10pm, Thursday 11th November
1935, 81mins imdb

Battle Royale
Could you kill your best friend? As Japanese society crumbles, 42 high school students are taken to a lonely desert island and given instructions to hunt down and kill their classmates, as a warning to others. Breaking the rules of this deadly game means certain death. A film that flies in the face of society's sensibilities.
8pm & 10.30pm, Sunday 14th November
2000, 114mins imdb

Deliverance
Based on James Dickey's novel, this film tells the story of an ill-fated canoe trip in deep backwoods America, where the people are as scary as the country is beautiful. It all proves an eye-opening experience for four urban businessmen - this is the weekend they didn't play golf.
10pm, Thursday 18th November
1972, 109mins imdb

Fahrenheit 9/11
Professional mudslinger Michael Moore takes on the Bush administration in what has proved to be his most controversial and hard-hitting film yet. This is his take on what happened to the United States after September 11; and how "Dubya" used the tragic event to push his agenda.
8pm & 10.30pm, Sunday 21st November
2004, 122mins imdb

Brighton Rock
Pinkie Brown (Richard Attenborough) is a small town hoodlum whose gang runs a protection racket based at Brighton racecourse. After Pinkie orders the murder of a rival, he becomes trapped in a downward spiral of desperation and violence. Look out for a truly stunning performance from Attenborough.
10pm, Thursday 25th November
1947, 92mins imdb

Shrek 2
The sequel to the brilliant original, Shrek 2 will blow you away every time you watch. Princess Fiona's parents invite her and Shrek to dinner to celebrate their marriage. It is naturally something of a shock when they discover the newly weds are both ogres. The characters, in particular the newly arrived Puss In Boots, are a must see.
8pm & 10.30pm, Sunday 28th November
2004, 92mins imdb

A Shot In The Dark
As murder follows murder, beautiful Maria is the obvious suspect. Bumbling Inspector Clouseau (Peter Sellers) drives his boss mad by seeing her as plainly innocent. The most famous scene from this film, the murder in the Nudist Camp, is definitely worth experiencing.
10pm, Thursday 2nd December
1964, 101mins imdb