Definitely, especially for me, with my dentist phobia!! . 
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Not a movie, The series based on the Ken Follet books - The Pillars of the Earth.
The story is set during the âAnarchy,â a 12th-century civil war in England. Real events, such as the death of King Stephenâs son and the murder of Thomas Becket.
The Anarchy - The brutal civil war in England and Normandy, caused by a succession crisis after King Henry lâs only son died.
It resulted in a breakdown of law and order, widespread destruction, and famine during the struggle for the throne between Henryâs daughter, Empress Matilda, and his nephew, King Stephen.
Great series depicting the trials and tribulations of life in medieval England.
9 episodes, 6 1/2 hours.
The Thing with Feathers 2025
Benedict Cumberbatch
Rotten Tomatoes review.
Following the death of his wife, a young fatherâs hold on reality crumbles and a strange presence begins to stalk him from the shadowy recesses of the apartment he shares with his two young sons.
A man-like crow, seemingly brought to life from the fatherâs work as an illustrator, is about to become a very real part of all of their lives, ultimately guiding them towards the new shape their family must take.
Song from the film
Feast Of the Mau Mau - Screaminâ Jay Hawkins 1969
Every now a then a beautiful movie comes along.
Widow Clicquot is one of those rarities.
A period drama that tells the true story of the woman behind the worldâs most iconic champagne - Veuve Clicquot.
The story of the Veuve Clicquot champagne family and business that began in the late 18th century.
After her husbandâs untimely death, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot flouts convention by assuming the reins of the fledgling wine business they had nurtured together. Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she defies her critics and revolutionizes the champagne industry to become one of the worldâs first great entrepreneurs.
A truly watchable movie.
Brighton set crime drama âGraceâ (Left You Dead)
John Simm - Detective Superintendent Roy Grace
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A surprisingly heartwarming movie, based on a novel. It kept adding surprising moments throughout the film.
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Think Iâll pop my own popcorn this evening, chill a couple of IPAâs in the fridge and slam this one into the DVD player
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I loved that movie. I havenât watched since it first came out but I worry that it has not aged well.
Antonioniâs movies were brilliant in my opinion at the time. My favourite of all his movies was Zabriskie Point, which I have watched more times than I care to remember. It was absolutely slammed by the critics but it is worth it just for the ending (and Pink Floyd) alone.
If you remember Ummagumma then you will recognise the reworked, retitled music
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I rewatched âThe legend of 1900â,a Giuseppe Tornatore film with fabulous Ennio Morricone music and a brilliant Tim Roth.
I watched it over two days as it lasts nearly three hours.
I definitely recommend it if you havenât seen it.
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It might not have done but in some ways I think that can add to the appeal Bruce 
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Yes, I am not sure about that, it is particularly true of avant-garde films, at the time they are brilliant but they donât age well.
There is also the problem of age in general, as a child I thought âElephant Walkâ was a wonderful film when I first saw it (stars Elizabeth Taylor I think) but when I saw it years later as an adult it was a load of crap.
However some films are timeless I can still watch the Ealing comedies till the cows come home, Watched âIâm All Right Jackâ recently, still made me laugh and âSeance on a Wet Afternoonâ is a classic that will never age.
Sad thing is my kids wonât watch any black and white film as a matter of principle, no matter how good I try to tell them it is.
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I agree with all of that.I think most of my favourite files are in B&W.I think some of them eg: The Third Man,The Maltese Falcon,Shadow of a Doubt, just wouldnât be as good in colour
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That is true. I think where Iâm coming from probably relates to films that are closer to home, places and people we can identify with to some extent, how theyâve changed, how attitudes in society have or perhaps not changed.
I make no apologies for posting this one on the forum again
One thatâs largely gone under the radar in the kitchen sink department. The conclusion seems rather unlikely but very entertaining all the same.
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I had a hankering to watch all of these again on DVD
A bit of a cult thing now perhaps. Anyone whoâs familiar with the films and or books will know the story kind of runs on a sort of âtime loopâ.
Which means you can start anywhere in the series.
Couldnât resist beginning with this one, Conquest
It has been said that the low budget doesnât do the story justice. Having watched this with fresh eyes I think the opposite applies. All subjective I supposeâŠ
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Just watched Pay It Forward, 2000 film with Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt and Joel Osment. Based on the novel by Catherine Ryan Hyde.
Wonderful movie, well done, and brought tears to my eyes many times, heartwarming to see and reflect upon.
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Insomnia
Psychological thriller. Al Pacino, Hillary Swank, Robin Williams. (2002)
Two LAPD detectives are sent to a remote Alaskan town to aid in the investigation of a horrific teen murder.
While closing in on the murderer, officer Will Dormerâs (Pacino) partner is killed and officer Dormer is compromised by the calculated mind games of the primary suspect, Walter Finch. (Williams).
Sleep deprived and guilt ridden over his role in the death of his partner, Dormer must outmanoeuvre a brilliantly idealist local cop. (Swank)
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Quite a long and drawn out film at 130 minutes but certainly none the worse for that!
Interesting watching Clint Eastwood in this role without his âspaghettiâ hat on.
I really like Hillary Swankâs films but I havenât seen that one, I shall have to see if I can download it.
My favourite Hillary Swank film is a toss up between Boys Donât Cry and 11:14 she seems to have a knack of picking interesting films