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Depressed over her failed dance career, a despondent ballerina attempts to take her own life, only to be rescued by an impoverished, once-famous stage clown. The comedian helps revive the dancer's health and prospects, and in the process recovers his own self-esteem as well.

On January 20, 1942, leading representatives of the German Nazi regime met for the Wannsee Conference, at which the systematic murder of 11 million Jewish people was decided.

David Walsh, an Irish sports journalist, becomes convinced that cyclist Lance Armstrong's performances during his Tour de France victories are being fuelled by banned substances. With this conviction, Walsh starts hunting for evidence that will expose Armstrong.

In 1942, the Japanese army had captured more than 200,000 Allied prisoners of war and needed a supply route to its frontline troops in Myanmar. POWs and thousands of Asian labourers were ordered to complete a railway linking Thailand and Myanmar that would include the infamous 'bridge on the River Kwai'. Meanwhile, the U.S. was developing a 'smart bomb'. In late 1944, a group of rescued POWs provi

Based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, whose epic quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he must overcome not only elite competition, but also the brutal racial climate of Adolf Hitler's Germany.

Ava is a deadly assassin who works for a black ops organisation, travelling the globe and specialising in high profile hits. When a job goes dangerously wrong she is forced to fight for her own survival. Star Jesicca Chastain, John Malkovich and Common.

A chance encounter on the streets of Manhattan draws 20-something aspiring writer Brian (Anton Yelchin) into a passionate love affair with a glamorous French woman (Skyfall Bond girl Berenice Marlohe). The catch? She's married, and can only meet him for hotel room trysts between the hours of 5 and 7.

While grappling with the changes brought by middle-age, a filmmaker and his wife find their stagnant lives reinvigorated by their friendship with a couple of twenty-something hipsters.

The men of Bravo Company are facing a battle that's all uphill up Hamburger Hill. Fourteen war-weary soldiers are battling for a mud-covered mound of earth so named because it chews up soldiers like chopped meat. They are fighting for their country, their fellow soldiers and their lives.

David Walsh, an Irish sports journalist, becomes convinced that cyclist Lance Armstrong's performances during his Tour de France victories are being fuelled by banned substances. With this conviction, Walsh starts hunting for evidence that will expose Armstrong.

Based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, whose epic quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he must overcome not only elite competition, but also the brutal racial climate of Adolf Hitler's Germany.

An in-depth and beautiful documentary about the stop motion and VFX artist Phil Tippett, a man who changed the landscape of visual effects in film.

A look at the longings of cynical adults for the innocent dreams of childhood.

While grappling with the changes brought by middle-age, a filmmaker and his wife find their stagnant lives reinvigorated by their friendship with a couple of twenty-something hipsters.

A Sydney lawyer's seemingly normal life is turned upside-down when he takes on a murder case and discovers that he shares a strange and unexplained mystical connection to five Aboriginal men.

A Jewish barber loses his memory after a plane crash. When he finally tries to make sense of his surroundings, he finds himself subjected to a dictator's tyranny.

Robert Kearns fights the auto industry, claiming that the intermittent windshield wiper is his invention.

Isabella El-Ibrahimi, the wife of an Egyptian-born engineer, tries desperately to track down her husband after he disappears on an international flight. Meanwhile, a CIA analyst's world spins out of control as he witnesses the engineer's interrogation and torture at the hands of the secret police.

Together with her daughter, Tonya is eagerly awaiting the return of her only son, who is said to have been killed in action but Tonya refuses to believe it is true.

When the Nazis invade Poland in late 1939, Harry Haft is sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp. A Nazi officer offers him an impossible deal to fight fellow prisoners in the boxing ring or die.

Ava is a deadly assassin who works for a black ops organisation, travelling the globe and specialising in high profile hits. When a job goes dangerously wrong she is forced to fight for her own survival. Star Jesicca Chastain, John Malkovich and Common.

Enjoy these classic episodes with living legends, Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton, as they review the then latest crop of movies and give us their ratings out of five stars.

Robert Kearns fights the auto industry, claiming that the intermittent windshield wiper is his invention.

A Jewish barber loses his memory after a plane crash. When he finally tries to make sense of his surroundings, he finds himself subjected to a dictator's tyranny.

A chance encounter on the streets of Manhattan draws 20-something aspiring writer Brian (Anton Yelchin) into a passionate love affair with a glamorous French woman (Skyfall Bond girl Berenice Marlohe). The catch? She's married, and can only meet him for hotel room trysts between the hours of 5 and 7.

A mother with a sketchy past washes windows at traffic lights, saving every cent to win back custody of her kids. After promising her daughter a birthday party, she fights social services and breaks the rules to keep her word.

Based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, whose epic quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he must overcome not only elite competition, but also the brutal racial climate of Adolf Hitler's Germany.

An in-depth and beautiful documentary about the stop motion and VFX artist Phil Tippett, a man who changed the landscape of visual effects in film.

Ricardo is the chosen parent to take all the kids to a camp by train. But when he steps outside for a smoke-break, the train leaves, setting off a hilarious chase.

Ryota learns that his biological son was switched at birth with the boy he has raised, and he must make a life-impacting decision between his two sons.

Two men make a living by finding new parents for babies who are left anonymously in church baby boxes. But when a young mother reconsiders abandoning her baby, she discovers their scheme and decides to join them on a road trip to interview potential parents. Directed by Hirokazu Koreeda and stars Song Kang-ho, Lee Ji-eun and Gang Dong-won.

Dwelling on his past glory as a prize-winning author, Ryota wastes the money he makes as a private detective on gambling and can barely pay child support. After the death of his father, his aging mother and beautiful ex-wife seem to be moving on with their lives. Renewing contact with his initially distrusting family, Ryota struggles to take back control of his existence and to find a lasting plac

Isabella El-Ibrahimi, the wife of an Egyptian-born engineer, tries desperately to track down her husband after he disappears on an international flight. Meanwhile, a CIA analyst's world spins out of control as he witnesses the engineer's interrogation and torture at the hands of the secret police.

An in-depth and beautiful documentary about the stop motion and VFX artist Phil Tippett, a man who changed the landscape of visual effects in film.

Ricardo is the chosen parent to take all the kids to a camp by train. But when he steps outside for a smoke-break, the train leaves, setting off a hilarious chase.

Dwelling on his past glory as a prize-winning author, Ryota wastes the money he makes as a private detective on gambling and can barely pay child support. After the death of his father, his aging mother and beautiful ex-wife seem to be moving on with their lives. Renewing contact with his initially distrusting family, Ryota struggles to take back control of his existence and to find a lasting plac

Life for a happy couple is turned upside down after their young son dies in an accident. Rabbit Hole is an intimate glimpse into two people learning to re-engage with each other and a world that has been tilted off its axis. Directed by John Cameron Mitchell and stars Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart and Dianne Wiest.

Together with her daughter, Tonya is eagerly awaiting the return of her only son, who is said to have been killed in action but Tonya refuses to believe it is true.

Ryota learns that his biological son was switched at birth with the boy he has raised, and he must make a life-impacting decision between his two sons.

Robert Kearns fights the auto industry, claiming that the intermittent windshield wiper is his invention.

Nina and her best friend Su travel overseas for the first time. They enjoy the trip for a while until they lose sight of each other and their unforgettable adventure in Singapore starts.

In Prospect Bay, a remote outpost on the South Australian coast, two communities, the Goonyas and the Nungas, come together on the one field they have in common, the football field. But the underlying racism and class warfare threatens to make the team's greatest victories irrelevant. This holds particularly true for Blacky, a white teen who is more interested in books than sport, and his best fri

A father and son in the suburbs of Casablanca get by on petty crimes for a local mob. When a kidnapping goes wrong, they must find a way to dispose of the body.

When Alba seduces Natasha in a bar, the two women agree to limit their passionate affair to a one-night encounter. However, as they begin to slowly reveal their true selves to each other, their lust is met with deeper emotions that open the door for what evolves into a poignant character study.

Handsome poet Lucien (Benjamin Voisin, in a star-making turn) is poor, but highly ambitious. Failing to make a name for himself in his provincial hometown, he naively follows his married patroness (a radiant Cecile de France) to the glamorous beau monde of Paris.

A mother with a sketchy past washes windows at traffic lights, saving every cent to win back custody of her kids. After promising her daughter a birthday party, she fights social services and breaks the rules to keep her word.

Classic film review series hosted by living legends Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. In this episode, they speak to Kelly Macdonald, Wes Anderson, Dame Maggie Smith and Jeremy Northam.

Nina and her best friend Su travel overseas for the first time. They enjoy the trip for a while until they lose sight of each other and their unforgettable adventure in Singapore starts.

Ryota learns that his biological son was switched at birth with the boy he has raised, and he must make a life-impacting decision between his two sons.

A former pop star and her son who plays guitar are best friends and partners on stage, but off stage, their relationship has become too confined and claustrophobic.

Two men make a living by finding new parents for babies who are left anonymously in church baby boxes. But when a young mother reconsiders abandoning her baby, she discovers their scheme and decides to join them on a road trip to interview potential parents. Directed by Hirokazu Koreeda and stars Song Kang-ho, Lee Ji-eun and Gang Dong-won.

Ricardo is the chosen parent to take all the kids to a camp by train. But when he steps outside for a smoke-break, the train leaves, setting off a hilarious chase.

Dwelling on his past glory as a prize-winning author, Ryota wastes the money he makes as a private detective on gambling and can barely pay child support. After the death of his father, his aging mother and beautiful ex-wife seem to be moving on with their lives. Renewing contact with his initially distrusting family, Ryota struggles to take back control of his existence and to find a lasting plac

Malcolm is a reclusive and brilliant inventor who takes in two new roommates to help pay rent after being fired from his job. When he discovers his new roommates lead a criminal lifestyle, he helps them plan and execute an elaborate bank heist.

In the last moments of World War II, a secret Nazi space program evaded destruction by fleeing to the dark side of the moon. During 70 years of utter secrecy, the Nazis construct a gigantic space fortress with a massive armada of flying saucers. Soon, this unstoppable attack fleet will swarm towards Earth, heralding the triumphant return of the Fourth Reich.

Following the devastating aftermath of nuclear war on Earth, a former Nazi moon base has become the last refuge for mankind. Limited supplies and overpopulation threaten the survivors until Obi, the leader's daughter, finds a map pointing to a power buried deep under Earth's wasted surface that could save mankind or destroy it once and for all.

A man with a criminal past seeks redemption after being awakened by personal tragedy. He dedicates his life to his broken community and the safety of young girl who reminds him of his daughter.

Life for a happy couple is turned upside down after their young son dies in an accident. Rabbit Hole is an intimate glimpse into two people learning to re-engage with each other and a world that has been tilted off its axis. Directed by John Cameron Mitchell and stars Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart and Dianne Wiest.

When Zoe and Tim find out they are having a baby, they resolve to not let parenthood change them. As Tim embraces the prospect of fatherhood, Zoe panics about being a mum. Terrified that her life won't be her own anymore, Zoe is determined to tick off a list of their wildest dreams before the baby arrives. Directed by Curtis Vowell and stars Rose Matafeo, Matthew Lewis and Emily Barclay.

Twist is a Dicken's classic brought thrillingly up to date in the teeming heartland of modern London, where a group of street smart young hustlers plan the heist of the century for the ultimate payday. The film features an all-star British cast including two-time Academy Award winner Sir Michael Caine as Fagin, Lena Headey as Sikes, Rita Ora plays Dodge, Franz Drameh as Batesey, Sophie Simnett as

Malcolm is a reclusive and brilliant inventor who takes in two new roommates to help pay rent after being fired from his job. When he discovers his new roommates lead a criminal lifestyle, he helps them plan and execute an elaborate bank heist.

Sir Robert Chiltern is a highly respected politician, well-off and with a loving family. But all this is threatened when an old acquaintance appears in London with damning evidence of a past misdeed. Only Sir Robert's dissolute best friend, Lord Goring, is scheming enough to come to his aid.

Scrabble-obsessed Merseyside tailor Alan's eldest son Michael stormed out of the house after a particularly heated round of the popular board game, never to return. Years later, Alan and his other son Peter continue the search while trying to repair their own strained relationship.

In Prospect Bay, a remote outpost on the South Australian coast, two communities, the Goonyas and the Nungas, come together on the one field they have in common, the football field. But the underlying racism and class warfare threatens to make the team's greatest victories irrelevant. This holds particularly true for Blacky, a white teen who is more interested in books than sport, and his best fri

A father and son in the suburbs of Casablanca get by on petty crimes for a local mob. When a kidnapping goes wrong, they must find a way to dispose of the body.

Nina and her best friend Su travel overseas for the first time. They enjoy the trip for a while until they lose sight of each other and their unforgettable adventure in Singapore starts.

A farcical take on the Sherlock Holmes stories, which proposes that the world's greatest detective is merely the fictional creation of Dr Watson, the real crime-solving genius. However, the doctor has a problem, in that he needs someone to appear as Holmes, and the best he can turn up is drunken stage actor Reginald Kincaid. To cap it all, the ill-matched pair find themselves the victims of the vi

Jersey, 1942. As Hitler strengthens his grip on Western Europe, The Channel Islands fall into occupied hands. Used by the Germans as a base where prisoners of war are put to work in slave labour camps, the residents of Jersey face a future of uncertainty and fear which frays tempers and tests loyalties among the tight-knit island community.

While Joseph Piller, a Dutch Jew, was fighting in the Resistance during the Second World War, the debonair art connoisseur Han van Meegeren was selling Dutch art to Hermann Goring and other Nazis. Following the war, Piller becomes an investigator assigned the task of identifying and redistributing stolen art, resulting in van Meegeren being accused of collaboration - a crime punishable by death. S

Follows the exploits of 303 Squadron RAF during the Battle of Britain. The squadron consisted of Polish pilots, many of whom were veterans of the air battles involved in Germany's invasion of Poland.

When a teenage girl is kidnapped, a jaded enforcer begins a rescue mission, but uncovers high-level corruption and abuses of power. As he is engulfed in his search for the girl, he is forced to reckon with his own childhood traumas suffered at the hands of his abusive father.

Max, a movie producer, owes a lot of money to a gangster. He and his nephew decide to make a movie with an ageing actor and kill him on the set in an accident to claim insurance money.

A man with a criminal past seeks redemption after being awakened by personal tragedy. He dedicates his life to his broken community and the safety of young girl who reminds him of his daughter.

Scrabble-obsessed Merseyside tailor Alan's eldest son Michael stormed out of the house after a particularly heated round of the popular board game, never to return. Years later, Alan and his other son Peter continue the search while trying to repair their own strained relationship.

Jersey, 1942. As Hitler strengthens his grip on Western Europe, The Channel Islands fall into occupied hands. Used by the Germans as a base where prisoners of war are put to work in slave labour camps, the residents of Jersey face a future of uncertainty and fear which frays tempers and tests loyalties among the tight-knit island community.

During World War II, the tiny Scottish island of Todday runs out of whisky. When the freighter SS Cabinet Minister runs aground nearby during a heavy fog, the islanders are delighted to learn that its cargo consists of 50,000 cases of whisky. But when an officious English captain demands the return of the liquor, the islanders rebel.

In the last moments of World War II, a secret Nazi space program evaded destruction by fleeing to the dark side of the moon. During 70 years of utter secrecy, the Nazis construct a gigantic space fortress with a massive armada of flying saucers. Soon, this unstoppable attack fleet will swarm towards Earth, heralding the triumphant return of the Fourth Reich.

Following the devastating aftermath of nuclear war on Earth, a former Nazi moon base has become the last refuge for mankind. Limited supplies and overpopulation threaten the survivors until Obi, the leader's daughter, finds a map pointing to a power buried deep under Earth's wasted surface that could save mankind or destroy it once and for all.

Set in 18th-century English society, the film focuses on the machinations of a beautiful widow, Lady Susan Vernon, who, while waiting for social chatter about a personal indiscretion to pass, takes up temporary residence at her in-laws' estate. While there, Lady Vernon is determined to be a matchmaker for her daughter Frederica - and herself too, naturally.

Malcolm is a reclusive and brilliant inventor who takes in two new roommates to help pay rent after being fired from his job. When he discovers his new roommates lead a criminal lifestyle, he helps them plan and execute an elaborate bank heist.

Growing up poor in London, Becky Sharp is orphaned at a young age. Even as a child, she yearns for a more glamorous life than her birthright promises. So when she leaves Miss Pinkerton's Academy at Chiswick, Becky resolves to conquer 19th century English society by any means possible. Directed by Mira Nair and stars Reese Witherspoon, Romola Garai and James Purefoy.

The story of the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement - women who were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an increasingly brutal state. These women were not primarily from the genteel educated classes, they were working women who had seen peaceful protest achieve nothing. Radicalised and turning to violence as the only route to change, they were willing to

Hard-nosed, hard-living Marine Gunnery Sergeant Tom Highway clashes with his superiors and his ex-wife as he takes command of a spoiled recon platoon with a bad attitude.

Harper retreats to the countryside to be alone in the wake of a tragedy, but her unease at the town's leering and uncannily similar men grows into a fully-fledged nightmare as her arrival awakens something primal in the forest.

A search for love, meaning and bathroom solitude. Danny goes through a series of shared housing experiences in a succession of cities on the east coast of Australia.

While Joseph Piller, a Dutch Jew, was fighting in the Resistance during the Second World War, the debonair art connoisseur Han van Meegeren was selling Dutch art to Hermann Goring and other Nazis. Following the war, Piller becomes an investigator assigned the task of identifying and redistributing stolen art, resulting in van Meegeren being accused of collaboration - a crime punishable by death. S

Enjoy these classic episodes with living legends, Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton, as they review the then latest crop of movies and give us their ratings out of five stars.

Set in 18th-century English society, the film focuses on the machinations of a beautiful widow, Lady Susan Vernon, who, while waiting for social chatter about a personal indiscretion to pass, takes up temporary residence at her in-laws' estate. While there, Lady Vernon is determined to be a matchmaker for her daughter Frederica - and herself too, naturally.