A Tree Grows In Brooklyn
DVD Review
Growing up poor in Brooklyn, with an irresponsible father and the dream of becoming a writer.
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Sideways
DVD Review
The adventures of two middle-age men on a wine-drinking stag weekend.
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I Didn't Know You Cared
DVD Review
Seventies sitcom about an extended family.
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Black Books: The Complete 1st Series
DVD Review
Classic British sitcom about three misfits who run the worst bookshop in Britain.
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MASH: Season 6
DVD Review
Nostalgic reminder of the long running mobile army doctors classic American sitcom.
Phone
DVD Review
Supernatural thriller about a journalist who becomes terrifed of her telephone.
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Meet The Fockers
DVD Review
Comedy sequel sees clash of the in-laws.
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Inside I'm Dancing
DVD Review
Anarchic behavior in a care home leads to freedom and independence for two disabled Irishmen.
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Predator 2
DVD Review
The 7ft tall, otherworldy hunter comes to LA to slice and dice bad guys for fun.
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Close To You: Remembering The Carpenters
DVD Review
Documentary about the musical brother and sister.
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Collective power We look ahead at the programme of this year's Folk Film Gathering

Writing hidden messages Arnaud Desplechin on guilt, melodrama, feeling haunted, and Two Pianos

Clever crafting with Idiots Chris Barfoot on his six-camera set up and three-day shoot of his debut feature

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