In 1950s London, the film adaptation of Agatha Christie's play The Mousetrap is put on hold when a crew member is murdered. Inspector Stoppard and Constable Stalker must investigate the murder and navigate a web of suspects and potential victims in order to solve the case.
Being Julia is a story about a talented actress in London during the 1930s who struggles with love, infidelity, and social climbing. She seeks revenge and finds herself in an open marriage, exploring a relationship with a younger man. With elements of comedy and romance, the movie portrays the complexities of her personal and professional life in the theater world.
This stunning adaptation of Dickens' classic tale was captured live from the Vaudeville Theatre in the West End. Although Great Expectations has been adapted for film on two separate occasions, once by David Lean in 1946 and most recently by Mike Newell, it has never been produced for The West End or Broadway, widely believed to be too difficult to translate to stage. However, this Jo Clifford adaptation has been universally acclaimed as a triumph on its sellout tour of the UK head of its West End debut. In addition to the production, this version include red carpet arrivals from the February 7 premiere and behind the scenes footage exclusively for cinema audiences.
During World War II, a group of people seek refuge in a Welsh country inn which may be haunted by a ghost. They must confront their fears and find redemption.
Travis has just been released from prison and it quickly becomes apparent that much has changed while he’s been gone. While girlfriend Candice is on the up and auditioning to star in a Tina Turner musical, daughter Kenisha is struggling in school and her relationship with her mum is tense. So, when Travis buys Candice her dream dress for an audition, rather than smoothing over the family’s problems, it ends up creating even more. As secrets and desires left unsaid threaten to spill out, Travis is forced to re-examine who he is and how he wants to be perceived in the world.
In Honest (2000), a female thief finds herself in an awkward situation while undressing and stripping. She gets caught up in a series of events involving taking off her shirt and pants, walking barefoot on the street, and even being naked in public. Along the way, she encounters wet clothes, Bob Dylan music, studying abroad, and the contrasting worlds of West End and East End London. With a working-class background and disguised as a man, she forms a unique bond with a widower and gets involved in the underground scene, tripping her way through a theft on the subway and stolen goods. Throughout the movie, the theme of sister-sister relationship and a robbery perpetrated by a Rhodes scholar is explored. Wrapped in a towel, both the main character and a man find themselves in a psychedelic journey filled with the dynamics of three sisters in London, England. The movie also delves into the complexities of male-female relationships.
When his wife stops writing to him and his letters are returned unanswered, Dan becomes extremely concerned about her welfare. He returns home but is only able to meet with her briefly before she is found murdered. Dan is the obvious suspect but has only 36 hours to find out who murdered her. In so doing he uncovers a shocking catalogue of his wife's past affairs and an identity that he knew nothing about.
Steptoe & Son is a dark comedy set in London, following the lives of a father and son who run a junkyard. They navigate the challenges of their working-class lifestyle, dealing with marriage, relationships, and the eccentric characters they encounter along the way. In the midst of squalor and grime, they find moments of love and humor.
In Getting It Right, a shy and introverted man named Gavin struggles to find love and build meaningful relationships in the bustling city of London. As he navigates through a series of humorous and heartfelt encounters, Gavin learns to overcome his shyness and embrace his true self. With the help of his quirky friends and some unexpected twists and turns, Gavin discovers that getting it right in love and life may not be as elusive as he once thought.
Making the Boys is a documentary that explores the controversial play, The Boys in the Band, and its impact on the LGBTQ+ community. It delves into the history of the play, the challenges faced by the cast and crew, and the lasting influence it has had on queer cinema. Through interviews and archival footage, the film provides a comprehensive look at the cultural significance of this groundbreaking production.
London (1994) is a documentary film that takes a psychogeographic approach to explore the various aspects of the city. It delves into the history, culture, and architecture of London, while also examining its social and economic issues.
Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh is a documentary that delves into the life and career of renowned theater producer Cameron Mackintosh. The film showcases his journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most successful and influential figures in the world of musical theater. With interviews, live performances, and behind-the-scenes footage, Hey, Mr. Producer! offers an intimate and comprehensive look into the magic and artistry of Mackintosh's iconic productions.
In the business end of a kitchen, a polyglot staff strives to cope with a superhuman task. A microcosm of the world, the kitchen looms around and encloses its workers; they include Peter, the German cook, who is in love with waitress Monica, and constantly asks her to leave her husband. The pressure of the day becomes unendurable, and when Peter realises that Monica does not mean to divorce her husband his grief and pain cause him to run berserk!
This is a story about a unique crew of Dorset Bus Drivers whose amateur dramatics group decide to ditch doing another pantomime and try something different. They spent a year creating a serious adaptation of the sci-fi, horror film, Alien; finding ingenious solutions to pay homemade, homage to the original film. The show is a crushing flop but fate gives them a second chance to find their audience. Whilst still adjusting to the idea that their serious show is actually a comedy, the group find out they’re suddenly being whisked from their village hall to a London West End theatre to perform this accidental masterpiece for one night only. With wobbly sets, awkward acting and special effects requiring 'more luck than judgement’, will their West End debut be alright on the night? This bus driving crew are our space heroes. Their bus station is our space station. Dorset is outer-space and where is the Alien? It’s behind you!
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