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When Lucy (Johnson) discovers that bestie Jane (Mizuno) has been offered a job in London (‘I can’t wait
to get the Tube to work!’ says Jane. Yeah, that novelty will soon wear off), it causes Lucy to re-examine her life, her friendships, and – mostly – her sexuality.
With a cast this good (Butler! Comer! Hardy!), the plot hardly matters, but here it is anyway: headstrong Kathy is drawn to
Benny, a member of motorcycle club The Vandals. However, dangerous changes are afoot at The Vandals, and
As played by Skarsgård, Boy is a deaf lad with a big imagination. When his parents are murdered, he trains for revenge and
things soon get bloody. If your taste is for high-octane, brutal action then you need this on your list.
Eddie Murphy leads this family-friendly Chrimbo treat film about a bloke so determined to win the annual decorating
contest that he makes a pact with an elf – who in turn casts a spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life.
Acclaimed foreign-language drama about Lia, a retired teacher, and her neighbour Achi, who travel to Istanbul
to find Lia's long-lost niece Tekla. Rocking up in this beautiful city, they soon discover that finding someone who doesn’t want to be found is harder than expected.
This is what you call a two-hander, in that Johnson and Penn are the only two actors in it: she grabs a cab at the airport;
he’s her philosophical driver. Two brilliant performances carry the day in what emerges as a thought-provoking, occasionally uncomfortable piece.
The fourth – yes, fourth – instalment of the franchise finds Gru welcoming new family member, Gru Jr., who's determined
to torment his dad. As if that wasn't headache enough, criminal mastermind Maxime has escaped prison, and he wants revenge.
Demonic sequel concerning two girls who, after going missing, return, let’s just say, ‘not quite themselves’. A concerned dad
contacts Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn), the mum from the original 1973 The Exorcist – at which point things get proper scary.
An historical drama revolving around Henry VIII you say? Sold. This one concentrates on the period during which Catherine Parr
(Vikander) was named regent while Henry was fighting abroad. When he returns – ill and paranoid – Cath finds herself fighting for survival.
Fly Me To The Moon is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the backdrop of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing.
Brought in to fix NASA’s public image, marketing maven Kelly Jones wreaks havoc on the already difficult task.
Director-star Kevin ‘I don’t do things by halves’ Costner debuts the first part of his long-awaited Western quadrilogy.
Co-starring Miller and Worthington, it chronicles a 15-year span of pre- and post-Civil War turmoil. As handsome and well-crafted as you'd expect.
A mafia movie from a female perspective is not something you get to see often – maybe never – but here’s one.
Directed by and starring Esposito, it takes place in a brilliantly realized 1980’s Noo Yawk, where it dawns on young Rose that her beloved dad is a mafia kingpin.
A biopic of a Christmas carol? Believe it. I Heard the Bells tells the inspiring story behind Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow’s beloved carol. Once known as America's Poet, his life is shattered by tragedy and the Civil War. It’s the sound of Christmas that rekindles his faith.Directed by and starring Esposito, it takes place in a brilliantly realized 1980’s Noo Yawk, where it dawns on young Rose that her beloved dad is a mafia kingpin.
Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he draws himself
into the real world, Harold must use his creativity to save the world from unleashed imagination in the wrong hands.
Creepy horror following high school kid Owen, who’s drawn into a mysterious late-night TV show.
As Owen’s obsession with the show deepens, reality becomes less, well, real, and he and his best pal are thrust into a terrifying collision of fiction and truth.
Rachel Sennott stars as a struggling comic dealing with PTSD, who must decide whether to join the search for a missing girl
she used to nanny. With its blend of uneasy comedy and drama, much relies on Sennott’s central performance here – and she’s more than up to the task.
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust are disrupted by Anxiety and friends. who begins an unexpected
romance with 24-year-old Hayes, lead singer of the hottest boy band on the planet.
Off-beat and leisurely paced tale of schoolkid Lacy, who spends the summer of 1991 in rural Massachusetts with her mother,
Janet. Truth be told, mum is a bit of a strange fish, to whom people find themselves attracted. Lacy, meanwhile, escapes into her own vivid imagination.
A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honour. This film weaves classic
Christmas melodies into new pop songs in a retelling of the timeless story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus.
Described as a ‘coming of rage’ love story with definite shades of Tim Burton, writer Diablo 'Juno' Cody’s latest
tells of a teen who, thanks to her proximity to a haunted graveyard, becomes involved with a reanimated corpse. Soon, the lovestruck couple are hunting for fresh body parts.
Two criminal brothers, on the run during a storm in the Scottish Highlands, take a family hostage in a remote farmhouse.
But the house hides dark secrets, and the night turns into a bloody struggle for survival. Fans of Don’t Breathe and Hush, get ready to be happy.
Steady on, it’s only another brilliant Nic Cage movie. This one is an acclaimed horror in which FBI agent Lee Harker
hunts an occult serial killer. As she decodes cryptic clues, dark forces stir, dragging her into a chilling descent and questioning whether she’s becoming the very evil she’s pursuing.
The blood-soaked sequel to X and Pearl reunites director Ti West with his brilliant star Mia Goth, who plays aspiring actress
Maxine Minx. Just about to get her break, she finds herself targeted by a killer. But our Max ain’t going down without a fight...
Back for another round of family fun, My Spy: The Eternal City sees CIA agent JJ reunite with his protégé, Sophie,
to stop a nuclear threat. What starts as a high school trip to Italy quickly turns into a thrilling mission to save the world.
High-octane action with a dash of romance and lots of feels, as we join speed-junkie Wes, reconnecting with his dad
to chase a dream of bike-race glory. Gradually, Wes begins to break down emotional walls with his pa – as well as burning rubber on the track.
SHAYDA, a brave Iranian mother, finds refuge in an Australian women’s shelter with her six-year-old daughter.
Over Persian New Year, they take solace in Nowruz rituals and new beginnings, but when her estranged husband re-enters their lives, Shayda’s path to freedom is jeopardized.
Nora, Ginny, and Mary, three childhood best friends who used to spend every summer at a sleep away camp together,
seize the opportunity to get back together for a reunion at the camp - full of food fights, river rafting and emotional revelations.
From Ishana Night Shyamalan (daughter of M Night) comes this horror-shrouded tale of a young artist
(Fanning) who becomes stranded in a forest in western Ireland. Taking shelter with three strangers, the group find themselves stalked by mysterious nocturnal creatures.
Family comedy about Taylor, a quirky kid who fixes a clock that lets him rewind time. When his parents announce a separation,
he tries – and hilariously fails – to keep them together, and what follows is a charming mix of humour, family antics, and squishy heartfelt moments.
Heart-warming, life-affirming, and a whole lot more besides, Sing Sing tells the true story of Divine G (Domingo),
an innocent man in Sing Sing prison who finds purpose in a theatre group, discovering how art can transform lives.to make Marty’s final months meaningful. Marty’s wish? For the Red Sox to end their losing streak. Ted’s solution is as creative as it is joyful.
A mother (Julia Louis-Dreyfus, in a profoundly moving performance) and her teenage daughter (Lola Petticrew)
must confront Death when it arrives in the form of an astonishing talking bird. From debut filmmaker Daina O. Pusić, Tuesday is a heart-rending fairy tale about the echoes of loss and finding resilience in the unexpected.
This is the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel.
Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the 21-mile trek from France to England.
Duchovny directs and stars in this comedy-drama. When Ted moves in with his terminally ill dad Marty, he’s determined
to make Marty’s final months meaningful. Marty’s wish? For the Red Sox to end their losing streak. Ted’s solution is as creative as it is joyful.
Comedy in which Florida party girl (Roberts) turns out to be the only hope for NASA thanks to her smarts,
heart and moxie. And if the words Legally Blonde have just popped into your head then… ditto.(London, like the city), goes in search of London’s secret twin sister – only to fall in love along the way.
Wind-based action here as Kate Carter (Edgar-Jones), haunted by past tragedy, returns to Tornado Alley with her friend Javi.
Joined by reckless storm chaser Tyler Owens (Powell), they face a life-or-death battle as a series of massive tornadoes converge over Oklahoma.
Jenny and Paul meet at a pub. Quickly, they fall in love. The beginnings of their relationship blossom against a world
that's falling apart - Jenny becomes radicalised; Europe moves further to the Right; martial law is in place.
Determined to not have any more kids, a dim witted dad reluctantly goes for a vasectomy.
following the reunion of estranged brothers Turlough and Lorcan following the untimely death of their mother.
In a bustling train station, Sonja struggles to get help to take care of a baby she claims has been abandoned.
he knows best - his lifelong barber, The Therapist.
Fast and frantic, this comedy follows Brian the morning after meeting Amy during a night out on the town. When he wakes up
and things seem oddly more serious between them, he realizes that life is moving much faster than he anticipated.
Lost in the midst of an unexpected crisis, Jaydon goes in search for the answers to his problems in the place
he knows best - his lifelong barber, The Therapist.
On the day he promised his girlfriend he’d grow up, a man-child inadvertently traps himself inside a puppet.
he knows best - his lifelong barber, The Therapist.
Mourning the death of his young daughter, a grieving father goes to extreme measures, using A.I technology
to relive their fondest memories. A story with an ominous warning to society.
When their family camping trip turns deadly, two parents face an impossible choice.
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This collection of dementia-friendly short films has been put together by the Women Over 50 Film Festival exclusively for Vera. The films have been reviewed by Carers UK, a UK charity making life better for carers.
Filmmaker Adeyemi Michael pays homage to his mother, Abosede Ajao, who travelled from Nigeria to England more than 30 years ago.
In this fantasy documentary he re-imagines her first immigrant experience. Wearing traditional Yoruba ceremonial attire, she rides majestically on horseback through the streets of Peckham in South London. Entitled is vibrant, joyful and colourful.
People living with dementia may find this beautifully-crafted, slow-motion film calming to watch and listen to.
The Honeys and Bears is a synchronised swimming team for people 55 and older. In this feel-good documentary, we witness the freedom
that comes from being in the water. These performers can do all kinds of things that they can’t do on land. As one member puts it, swimming with the team keeps her “92 years young.” The women move in formation to “The Nutcracker Suite” by Tchaikovsky.
If you’re living with dementia, you may recognise and enjoy this music.
In this charming animation, an older woman longs to learn how to swim but when she dips her toe in the water, she awakens creatures
deep in the ocean. Is she brave enough to take the plunge, or will she retreat to the safety of dry land? An enchanting film with no words is accompanied by “Music with No Words” by Mendelssohn.
This jaunty classical soundtrack may be familiar to people living with dementia and might get some feet tapping.
A dandelion struggles to grow from a seed but doesn't hesitate to shelter and feed a caterpillar. The new butterfly doesn't forget this love
and offers an act of support in return. The cycle of life is marked by small gestures until the circle is complete.
This animation is filled with muted natural colours and a soothing soundtrack. If you live with dementia, you may find the sights and sounds of this gentle film comforting and soothing.
Lay Me Low brings people together in music and movement. Individual voices are woven together to make one song; steps are taken in rhythm
to make one dance. This beautiful traditional Shaker lament is performed by dancers and singers. Each person expresses something different and together they create a sense of unity and belonging.
If you’re living with dementia, the gentle, rhythmic music and sounds of Lay Me Low may appeal to you.
80-year-old Sanna lives alone with her memories and houseplants. One day she looks out her window and sees something that reminds
her of her friends. Reality and memories become intertwined as a playground game of “Statues” - or “Grandma's Footsteps” - leads Sanna on a journey from childhood to old age.
People living with dementia may enjoy the “Statues” game in this film and it may spark childhood memories for some viewers.
Two dancers unite across the generations. A connection is shared between younger and older selves in this dance film from Scottish Ballet.
The dance is inspired by a specially-commissioned poem by one of Scotland's Makars (National Poets), Jackie Kay, and the poem is recited by Jackie in Scots-English.
The dreamy atmosphere surrounding the dancers and the tender music of the score create a film that people living with dementia may find relaxing and restful.
A blackbird and her family came to live in the garden of jazz singer and filmmaker Sophie Bancroft. The mother blackbird worked tirelessly to feed
and protect her babies until they were ready to fly away. This love inspired Sophie to create Old Mother Blackbird, a film about a woman who watches over the comings and goings of a blackbird through the seasons.
People living with dementia may be soothed by the gentle jazz vocals in this playful stop-motion animation.
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