Cast: Liz Smith

Direction Bill Gallagher · Susan Tully · Patrick Lau · Alan Grint

Cast Olivia Hallinan · Sarah Lancashire · Julia Sawalha · Fergus Drysdale

Synopsis Lark Rise to Candleford (TV Series) (2008) is a captivating period drama that brings to life the rural charm and social intricacies of late 19th-century Oxfordshire. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a young woman who embarks on a...

Direction Dewi Humphreys · Gareth Carrivick · John Howard Davies

Cast Dawn French · Gary Waldhorn · Emma Chambers · James Fleet

Synopsis The Vicar Of Dibley (TV Series) (1994) follows the heartwarming and humorous journey of Geraldine Grainger, a cheerful and practical female vicar who takes charge of the quaint, eccentric village of Dibley. Initially, the villagers are taken aback by the...

Direction Peter Greenaway

Cast Richard Bohringer · Michael Gambon · Helen Mirren · Alan Howard

Synopsis The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover (1989) is a provocative and divisive cinematic experience, set against the backdrop of an elegant French restaurant. The narrative revolves around a brutal and tyrannical Thief, portrayed with ferocity by Michael...

Direction Jacob Bernstein · Nick Hooker

Cast Tom Hanks · Reese Witherspoon · Steven Spielberg · Meryl Streep

Synopsis Everything Is Copy (2015) delves into the multifaceted life and prolific career of renowned writer and filmmaker Nora Ephron. The documentary explores Ephron's journey, from her early days as a journalist to her acclaimed work in film and television. It...

Direction Karel Reisz

Cast Meryl Streep · Jeremy Irons · Hilton McRae · Emily Morgan

Synopsis The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) is a cinematic exploration set in the Victorian era of England, focusing on Charles, a man of science betrothed to another, who becomes entangled in a passionate affair with Sarah, a woman shunned by society....

Direction Tim Burton

Cast Johnny Depp · Freddie Highmore · David Kelly · Deep Roy

Synopsis Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) is a whimsical adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic tale, directed by the visionary Tim Burton. The story revolves around the enigmatic candy maker Willy Wonka, portrayed by Johnny Depp, and a kind-hearted boy named...

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast Anne Raitt · Sarah Stephenson · Eric Allan · Joolia Cappleman

Synopsis Bleak Moments (1972) delves into the stark and unyielding daily life of a secretary, her intellectually disabled sister, a distant and anxious teacher boyfriend, an eccentric neighbor, and an annoying coworker. The film presents a raw and unfiltered portrayal of...

Direction Kenneth Branagh

Cast Joseph Kaiser · Amy Carson · Benjamin Jay Davis · Lyubov Petrova

Synopsis The Magic Flute (2006) presents a grand, epic adaptation of Mozart's beloved opera. As the world teeters on the brink of the first global war, a magical tale unfolds. Tamino embarks on a dangerous quest to find love, light, and...

Direction Niall Johnson

Cast Maggie Smith · Rowan Atkinson · Kristin Scott Thomas · Patrick Swayze

Synopsis Keeping Mum (2005) The tranquil English village of Little Wallop is on the brink of a significant change as the forgetful Reverend Walter Goodman (Rowan Atkinson), his discontented wife Gloria (Kristin Scott Thomas), and their children, Holly and Petey, prepare...

Direction Martin Donovan

Cast Colin Firth · Hart Bochner · Dora Bryan · Liz Smith

Synopsis Apartment Zero (1988) unfolds in the bustling city of modern-day Buenos Aires, focusing on the complex relationship between two emotionally troubled roommates. Adrian LeDuc, a solitary sociopath, is compelled to lease out his late mother's room in their apartment due...

Direction Malcolm Mowbray

Cast Michael Palin · Maggie Smith · Denholm Elliott · Richard Griffiths

Synopsis A Private Function (1984) is set in the challenging times of 1947 Yorkshire, where stringent post-war rationing has left the townspeople struggling. The story revolves around a married working-class couple, played by Michael Palin and Maggie Smith, who stumble upon...

Direction David Hugh Jones

Cast Patrick Stewart · Richard E. Grant · Joel Grey · Ian McNeice

Synopsis A Christmas Carol (TV) (1999) is a captivating retelling of Charles Dickens' timeless tale. The story centers around Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter and lonely old man who undergoes a profound transformation on Christmas Eve. Guided by the ghosts of Christmas...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Kate Beckinsale · Aidan Quinn · Anthony Andrews · John Gielgud

Synopsis Haunted (1995) follows Professor David Ash as he is called to the Mariell family's estate at Edbrook to reassure their elderly nanny, Tess, who has been experiencing unsettling visions. Ash, known for his skeptical views on supernatural occurrences, aims to...

Direction Robert Bierman

Cast Richard E. Grant · Helena Bonham Carter · Jim Carter · Harriet Walter

Direction Paul Marcus

Cast Hans Matheson · Laura Morante · Rike Schmid · Simón Andreu

Direction Neil Jordan

Cast Steve Guttenberg · Daryl Hannah · Peter O'Toole · Beverly D'Angelo

Synopsis High Spirits (1988) follows Peter Plunkett, who owns an Irish castle that has been converted into a hotel. Facing imminent repossession, Plunkett devises a plan to entice American tourists by staging a haunted castle experience. However, his scheme takes an...

Direction Blake Edwards

Cast Roberto Benigni · Herbert Lom · Claudia Cardinale · Nicoletta Braschi

Synopsis Son of the Pink Panther (1993) follows the story of a princess who is in France to support her father during a crucial diplomatic mission. She is abducted by a group seeking her father's abdication, a demand he refuses to...

Direction Gaby Dellal · Stephen Hopkins · Bob Hoskins · Menhaj Huda

Cast Jason Flemyng · Dexter Fletcher · Kelly MacDonald · Denise Van Outen

Synopsis Tube Tales (1999) presents a collection of nine narratives inspired by the authentic encounters and anecdotes of individuals who traverse the bustling London Underground. Each tale offers a unique glimpse into the diverse lives and unexpected moments that unfold beneath...

Direction Sarah Ann Kennedy · Peter Boyd Maclean

Cast Jane Horrocks · Alison Steadman · Morwenna Banks · John Thomson

Synopsis Crapston Villas (TV Series) (1995) is a darkly humorous and satirical series set in the London suburbs. The show revolves around a motley crew of eccentric and morally ambiguous characters residing in a dilapidated apartment complex in the fictional postcode...

Direction Philip Saville

Cast Dennis Waterman · Patricia Hodge · Juliet Wallace · Paul Herzberg

Synopsis The Life and Loves of a She-Devil (TV Miniseries) (1986) follows the tale of a woman who, due to her perceived lack of physical appeal, embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance against her unfaithful husband and his alluring mistress....