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Blimming Jolly Good Films !
Key Largo [1948]Key Largo [1948]
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Classic b-w 'film noir' with a theatrical flavour and starring Edward G. Robinson and Humphrey Bogart !
Farewell, My Concubine [1993] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Farewell, My Concubine [1993] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
An absolutely superb film in every way ( if you don't mind subtitles)
The Postman Always Rings Twice [1946]The Postman Always Rings Twice [1946]
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The original version ; another classic 'film noir' , and Lana Turner looks almost like she came from the future or another planet in this !
The Beach [2000]The Beach [2000]
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This film appears to have been severely critically under-rated and is one of my all time favourites.
Sunset Boulevard [1950]Sunset Boulevard [1950]
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A great example of Hollywood sending itself up ; featuring a brilliantly self effacing performance from Gloria Swanson .
ScarfaceScarface
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Starts out looking like a cross between a T.V movie and an 'exploitation' movie but bizarrely comes out looking like a work of art ; probably the greatest gangster film EVER !
The Shining [1980]The Shining [1980]
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A superbly photographed atmospheric horror film ( directed by Stanley Kubrick).
Apocalypse Now [1979]Apocalypse Now [1979]
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A truly 'epic' tale of war .
Barbarella [1968]Barbarella [1968]
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A highly entertaining representation of the 60's ethos ; sex , psychedelia and sci-fi .....it's a trip !
Passport To Pimlico [1949]Passport To Pimlico [1949]
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One of the best of the classic 'Ealing comedies' .