The Connoisseur's Choice TOP 1. Films. A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1. Directed by Stanley Kubrick and is a satirical science fiction film adaptation of the 1. A Clockwork Orange, by Anthony Burgess, about Alex De. Large (Malcolm Mc. Dowell), a charismatic, psychopathic delinquent whose pleasures may include classical music (especially Beethoven), theiving, rape and ultra- violence. This website will celebrate the vitalilty and variety of British cinema in the 1960s (whilst straying back into the 1950s and on into the 1970s, and sometimes just. The following filmographies are a compilation of films held at OSF Library. They include documentaries and feature films in the selected subject areas. He is the leader of a small gang of thugs (Pete, Georgie, and Dim), whom he calls his droogs - from the Russian term for, 'friend'. Alex narrates most of the film in ' Russian Nadsat'. This cinematic adaptation was co- written and produced by director Kubrick, it's a tame affair that acts as a social commentary about psychiatry, youth gangs, and other contemporary social, political,subjects in a dystopian, future Britain. The controversial cult masterpiece was withdrawn (not banned) by Kubrick himself in Britain following copycats and media reactions, it remained so until after his death and was finally re- released in the UK in 2. GOODFELLAS (1. 99. Scorsese's masterpiece crime drama. Based on the non- fiction book Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi, who also co- wrote the screenplay for the film with Scorsese. The film follows the rise and fall of three gangsters, spanning three decades. Goodfellas performed well at the box office, grossing $4. The film was nominated for six Academy Awards but only won one for Pesci in the Best Actor in a Supporting Role. The film is a cult classic deserving of it's reputation, very well shot, slick photography and a superb supporting soundtrack of Soul, Rock and Jazz. The large ensemble cast will be recognisable from other mob based film and television, notably the Sopranos. ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST (1. An adaptation of the 1. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey. The movie was the first to win all five major Academy Awards. Cuckoo's Nest is frequently called one of the greatest films in the history of American cinema and that it is. A fresh viewing of this film regardless of whether you've seen it before, never fails to blow you away, any geekish list you may have created in your head becomes all muddled up as Jack Nicholson's greatest performance to date carries one of the most spectacular and thought provoking movies ever made. In 1. 99. 3, this film was deemed . The film is based on the novel A Kestrel for a Knave written by the Barnsley born author Barry Hines in 1. The film is ranked seventh in the British Film Institute's Top Ten (British) Films. ![]() CALL FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS: 26th CHICHESTER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 10-27 AUGUST 2017. We welcome feature length films (over 60 minutes) of: FICTION, DOCUMENTARY. A juvenile offender at a tough reform school impresses its governor with his running ability and is encouraged to compete in an upcoming race, but faces ridicule from. A La Mode (1993) DVD A L'Aventure (2009) DVD A Nos Amours (1983) DVD A Nous la Liberte (1931) DVD A propos de Nice (1930) DVD (DVD incl. The film focuses on Billy Casper, who has little hope in life beyond becoming a coal miner and is bullied both at home, by his physically and verbally abusive brother, Jud, as well as at school. Both the film and the book provide an authentic portrait of life in the mining areas of Yorkshire of the time. Kes is genuine, it's gritty, funny, poignant, tells a story of a time and place people would rather forget, yet strangely look back upon fondly. This film shows school as we knew it, school as it was, it's spot on, and let's not forget the best PE lesson ever captured in the history of cinema. Kes is Kes, it's shown in schools, it's heart- breakingly great. NUTS IN MAY (1. 97. Written and directed by Mike Leigh, originally broadcast as part of the BBC's Play for Today series. It is the comical story of a nature- loving and rather self- righteous couple's exhausting battle to enjoy what they perceive to be the idyllic camping holiday. Misunderstandings, awkward clashes of values and, inevitably, explosive conflicts are the uncomfortable scenarios that occur when more open- minded and fun- loving guests pitch their tents nearby. THE LONELINESS OF THE LONG DISTANCE RUNNER (1. Tom Courtenay), sentenced to a boy's reformatory for robbing a bakery, who rises through the ranks of the institution through his prowess as a long distance runner. During his solitary runs, reveries of his life and times before his incarceration lead him to re- evaluate his privileged status as the Governor's prize runner. WILD AT HEART (1. Directed by David Lynch, a crazy road movie Nicholas Cage and Laura Dern lead an ensemble cast, and includes bizarre, almost supernatural events and off- kilter violence with sometimes overtly heavy allusions to The Wizard of Oz and strong references to Elvis Presley. Based on the Barry Gifford Pulp novel, released to mixed reviews, this is a classic Lynch movie, worth watching for Willem Defoe's Bobby Peru alone. FARGO (1. 99. 6)1. American neo- noir film produced, directed and written by brothers Joel and Ethan Coen. The film is about a car salesman who hires two men to kidnap his wife for $8. Small- town police chief Marge Gunderson investigates the crime, which sets off a chain of murders. The film stars Frances Mc. Dormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Peter Stormare and Harve Presnell. Fargo earned seven Academy Award nominations, winning twofor Best Original Screenplay for the Coens and Best Actress in a Leading Role for Mc. Dormand. The film also won the British BAFTA Award and the Award for Best Director for Joel Coen at the 1. Cannes Film Festival. Extinct bird is a crossword puzzle clue. Extinct bird is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted over 20 times. I’m going to reverse my normal convention when I have a cross post but have something to add. Here I first offer you a MacroBusiness post (which in the. Cover: Number - Title - Artist - Title: Melmoth the Wanderer Author: Charles Robert Maturin * A Project Gutenberg of Australia eBook * eBook No.: 0700551h.html Language: English Date first posted. 029667033725 0029667033725 Tonight's the Night/sing to Trumpets and Strings, The Shirelles 9781436749770 1436749778 A Short Account of the First Settlement of the. A ROOM FOR ROMEO BRASS (1. Directed by Shane Meadows, and co- written by frequent Meadows collaborator Paul Fraser. The film stars Andrew Shim as Romeo Brass, Ben Marshall as Gavin Woolley and Paddy Considine as Morell. It marked the screen debut of Considine, who went on to star in Meadows' 2. Dead Man's Shoes. It was nominated in three categories at the 1. British Independent Film Awards. LA HAINE (1. 99. 5)French black- and- white film directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, released in 1. It is released under its French title in the English- speaking world, although its American VHS release was entitled Hate. It is about three teenage friends and their struggle to live in the banlieues of Paris. The title derives from a line spoken by one of them, Hubert. It tells the story of a man who cannot afford to buy his daughter a First Communion dress, and makes disastrous choices in trying to raise the money. Arguably Ken Loach's finest film, absolutely spot on, an amazing role for Bruce Jones later to be more familiar for his work on Coronation Street. RITA, SUE AND BOB TOO (1. Directed by Alan Clarke, a gritty and very northern film set during Thatcher's grim Britain, follows two West Yorkshire schoolgirls Rita and Sue who have a sexual fling with a married man, Bob. It is adapted by Andrea Dunbar from her 1. Its portrayal of 'ordinary' people's lives made it a cult film soon after its cinematic release. A superb film which has stood the test of time, controversial, hilarous and utterly convincing, there are some fantastic standout performaces from a great cast, not least from the late Wille Ross as Sue's drunken father. It was directed by John Landis. Louis Winthorpe III is a successful Philadelphiacommodity broker with mansion, manservant andgirlfriend to match. Billy Ray Valentine is ahustling beggar. Winthorpe's employers, theelderly Duke brothers, make a bet which switches the pair. Thinking Billy Ray will prosper and Winthorpe will turn to a live of crime. BUFFALO 6. 6 (1. 99. Vincent Gallo's semi- autobiographical full- length motion picture debut. The retro look, do it yourself sensibility and the comic mixture of irony and sentimentality, as well as the casting and music, have caused the film to be strongly identifiable with late- 1. Gallo and Christina Ricci star in the lead roles with a fine supporting cast. Gallo also composed and performed much of the music for the film. THE DEERHUNTER (1. In Clairton, a small working- class domicile in Western Pennsylvania during the late 1. Russian- American steel workers Michael (Robert De Niro), Steven (John Savage), and Nick (Christopher Walken), are preparing for two rites of passage: marriage and military servic in the Vietnam war. Whilst dealingwith controversial issues such as drug abuse, suicide, infidelity and mental illness. The infamous Russian Roulette scene is difficult, yet compelling viewing. The film won five Academy Awards. QUADROPHENIA (1. 97. London, 1. 96. 5. Like many other youths, Jimmy hates the philistine life, especially his parents and his job in a company's mailing division. Only when he's together with his friends, a 'Mod' clique, cruises London on his motor- scooter and hears music such as that of 'The Who' and 'The High Numbers', he feels free and accepted. However, it's a flight into an illusionary world. Phil Daniels plays working- class Jimmy, the drug- induced Mod, who hates his job and is misunderstood by his parents. But by night, he comes alive, with the all- nighters, his pills and his scooter- riding friends. Always on a high, life can't get any better. Then there's the Brighton scooter run, where both Mods and Rockers converge, ending in the battle of the cults on Brighton Beach. RESERVOIR DOGS (1. Quentin Tarantino's debut film. It portrays what happens before and after a botched jewel heist. Reservoir Dogs stars an ensemble cast with Harvey Keitel, Steve Buscemi, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, incorporating many themes that have become Tarantino's hallmarks: violent crime, pop culture references, dialogue, profuse profanity, and a nonlinear storyline. The film has become a cult classic. It was named . The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture of 1. THE BIG LEBOWSKI (1. American comedy film written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. Jeff Bridges stars as Jeffrey Lebowski, an unemployed Los Angeles slacker and avid bowler, who refers to himself as . The plan goes awry, and the Dude's friend Walter Sobchak (John Goodman) further complicates the ordeal. TRUE ROMANCE (1. 99. Romantic crime film directed by Tony Scott andwritten by Quentin Tarantino. Starring Christian. Slater and Patricia Arquette with an ensemblecast; It is billed as a . Clarence Worley and Alabama Whitman attempt to start a new life for themselves using cocaine stolen from Alabama's former pimp and find themselves on the run from the Mafia. THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1. Hollywood crime film directed by William Friedkin.
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