Hmmm...
(Personal, Emotional, Trendy, Adventurous)
You are proud to have broad taste and although you can be
critical about sub-standard entertainment you would bristle at
being called an intellectual snob. You think some critics need to
lighten up – it’s just meant to be entertainment at the end of the
day. That said, you demand a bit of intelligence and a bit of
passion in all things - it’s laziness that is responsible for a lot
of bad movies and laziness that makes most people line up for them.
They should try looking just a bit harder – there’s a lot of good
stuff out there.
(2004)
In their own small way, director Shane Meadows and
actor Paddy Considine have forged a partnership as fertile as
Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro in the 70s. This intense revenge
drama is their Taxi Driver. Find out more...
(2006)
This fantasy comedy is less out-there than Being John
Malkovich but almost as clever. Will Ferrell shows real acting
chops as a tax agent who hears a voice in his head narrating his
every move. Find out more...
(2001)
Alfonso Cuaron's film about two spoilt teenage boys
heading off for a last summer road trip before college takes the
plot of numerous crass American teen movies and creates something
that is ultimately intelligent, touching and sexy. Find out more...
(2007)
This black and white animated film is both a brilliant
account of a turbulent period in Iranian history, and a charming
and hilarious view of growing up. It also features an unforgettable
rendition of 80's classic The Eye of the Tiger. Find
out more...
