Michael Fassbender
Publisher
A24
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
After an elaborate heist goes south, reluctant criminal Chad (Michael Fassbender) must find a way to escape the clutches of his fierce outlaw father (Brendan Gleeson) and the encroaching police in this riveting, action-packed crime thriller. Nominated for Best Actor at the **British Independent Film Awards**. Official Selection at the **Toronto International Film Festival**. "*Gleeson and Fassbender are class acts who bring an ever-mounting intensity...
2) Centurion
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
AD 117: The Roman Empire stretches from Egypt to Spain, and East as far as the Black Sea. But in northern Britain, the relentless onslaught of conquest has ground to a halt in face of the guerrilla tactics of an elusive enemy: the savage and terrifying Picts led by revenge-hungry Pict Warrior Etain. When the Roman legion is ambushed, the seven surviving Romans pledge to rescue their leader and return to Rome to re-group.
5) Fish Tank
Publisher
Quiver Distribution
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Mia is a rebellious teenager. Her hard-partying mother, Joanne, neglects Mia's welfare in favor of her own. Sparks fly between Mia and Connor, Joanne's new boyfriend, and he encourages Mia to pursue her interest in dance. As the boundaries of the relationships become blurred, Mia and Joanne compete for Connor's affection.
6) Fish Tank
Publisher
IFC Films
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
When Mia, an unruly teen, meets her mother's sexy new boyfriend, she can't ignore his flirtatious advances and submits to her indecent desires, in this scandalous drama.
7) Jonah Hex
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
A scarred bounty hunter wanted by the government is asked to hunt down and stop the terrorist who destroyed his life.
9) Frank
Publisher
Magnolia Pictures
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Michael Fassbender stars as Frank, a genius rock musician who performs wearing a giant fake head that he never removes. Things get rocky between his protective bandmate Clara (Maggie Gyllenhaal) and newcomer Jon (Domhnall Gleeson), who is convinced they’re meant for stardom. The band lands their biggest gig, but are they ready? And is the world? Audience Award Nominated at the **SXSW Film Festival**. Winner of Best Screenplay at the **British...
10) Hunger
Series
Criterion collection volume 504
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
c2009.
Language
English
Formats
Description
The final months of Bobby Sands, the Irish Republican Army activist who protested his treatment at the hands of British prison guards with a hunger strike, are chronicled in this historical drama.
11) Jane Eyre
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
c2011.
Language
English
Description
When orphaned governess Jane Eyre arrives at imposing Thornfield Hall, she's intrigued by her brooding, wealthy employer, Rochester. His dark moods and the strange occurrences in the house lead her to discover a terrible secret that he had hoped to hide from her forever.
12) Song to song
Publisher
Broad Green Pictures
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this modern love story set against the Austin, Texas music scene, two entangled couples; struggling songwriters Faye and BV, and music mogul Cook and the waitress whom he ensnares, chase success through a rock 'n' roll landscape of seduction and betrayal.
13) Prometheus
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2012.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explorers have discovered a clue that brings them to the origins of mankind on Earth. This leads them on a journey that takes them to the darkest corners of the universe.
14) Frank
Publisher
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
An offbeat comedy about a young wannabe musician, Jon, who finds himself out of his depth when he joins an avant-garde pop band led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank, a musical genius who hides himself inside a large fake head, and his terrifying band mate Clara.
15) Fish tank
Series
Criterion collection volume 553
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Mia... lives with her mother and sister in the housing projects of Essex. Mia's adolescent conflicts and emerging sexuality reach a boiling point when her mother's new boyfriend enters the picture.
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods. The characters from the original X-Men film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from X-Men: First Class in an epic battle that must change the past; to save our future.
17) Slow west
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Formats
Description
A sixteen-year-old boy heads west on a journey across the nineteenth century American frontier in search of the woman he loves. He encounters a mysterious traveler named Silas, who protects him from the savage elements and outlaws in a lawless land. But is Silas really watching out for him, or is he tied to the band of thieves tracking their every step?
18) 300
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2007.
Language
English
Formats
Description
In the Battle of Thermopylae of 480 BC an alliance of Greek city-states fought the invading Persian army in the mountain pass of Thermopylae. Vastly outnumbered, the Greeks held back the enemy in one of the most famous last stands of history. Persian King Xerxes lead a Army of well over 100,000 men to Greece and was confronted by 300 Spartans, 700 Thespians and other Slave soldiers. Xerxes waited many days for King Leonidas to surrender or withdraw....
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
p2012.
Language
English
Description
The relationship between fledgling psychiatrist Carl Jung and his mentor Sigmund Freud is torn apart when Sabina Spielrein, a troubled but beautiful young woman, comes between them and forever changes the face of modern thought.
20) Jane Eyre
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
When orphaned governess Jane Eyre arrives at imposing Thornfield Hall, she's intrigued by her brooding, wealthy employer, Rochester. His dark moods and the strange occurrences in the house lead her to discover a terrible secret that he had hoped to hide from her forever.