Every decade has its fair share of standouts and stinkers, and the fifties is no different. What follows is a chronological selection of ten films that hopefully counter this idea of safe, cosy or ...

In 1998, the then-unknown writer-director Guy Ritchie released what would become the seminal British gangster hit known as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. It was a game-changer. A film that ...

It isn’t surprising to see cinema addressing prostitution throughout its history since the subject has distinct weight attached to it. Completely illegal in some countries while being legal and ...

When storytellers are trying to elicit strong emotions in their audiences, there are few obscure ideas as potent and devastating as rape. More specifically, in this look at unpleasant sexual activity ...

The 1940s marked a golden era for British cinema, producing some of the most acclaimed films in the nation’s history. In 1999, the British Film Institute (BFI) recognised this extraordinary decade by ...

British actress Keira Knightley has accumulated a hugely impressive resume in her 29 years, showing incredible skill and development as an actress, as well as breathtaking movie star looks. With a ...