Filmed at the time Hockney was painting Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy, Portrait of David Hockney is made up of a limited number of shots, observing the periphery details of his flat and studio. Each view is held so as to focus on its particular qualities and composition and, with the accompanying soundtrack of off-screen phone calls, conversations and musings, builds up a picture of Hockney’s daily life.
The humorous heist is something solidified as a classic in British cinema, from The Ladykillers to A Fish Called Wanda. Perfect Friday, directed by founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company Peter Hall, is a neglected gem of the genre. Featuring outstanding performances from Baker, Andress, and Dav...
Forceful and deeply moving mining drama that provided the legendary American singer/actor Paul Robeson with what was undoubtedly his best British film role. An unemployed ship’s stoker (Robeson) arrives in a small Welsh mining village looking for work and wins the hearts of the local community ...
