Vera Drake

30 Nov 2005 Director: Mike Leigh UK, France, New Zealand 2004 125 min Vera Drake is a kind and selfless woman, in the 1950’s, who is devoted to and loved by her family. Her days are spent caring for sick neighbours and her elderly mother which she does with kind words and encouragement. However there… Continue reading Vera Drake

Pierrepoint

The Last Hangman UK 2005 90 min Director: Adrian Shergold Timothy Spall gives a powerful performance as Albert Pierrepoint in this true life drama of Britain’s most famous executioner. In 1930s London, Albert rises to the top of his forefather’s trade, the master hangman; sending to the gallows some of the most notorious murderers and… Continue reading Pierrepoint

Still Life

30 Mar 2016 Director: Uberto Pasolini UK, Italy 2014 92 min Eddie Marsan gives a wonderfully restrained and brilliant performance as he plays the unassuming and meticulous council worker John May in this poignant and beautifully observed film. For the past twenty two years, John May has worked tirelessly to locate the next of kin… Continue reading Still Life