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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