Movies

As tensions rise amidst the turbulent 1992 L.A. riots, both families reach their boiling points when they collide.

the mischievous spook. With Keaton returning to his iconic role and Burton at the helm, this is just as good as you hoped it would be.

billionaire Slater King’s private island, it seems like all her Christmases have come at once. But the paradise becomes a nightmare and Frida is soon fighting for her life.

into a deadly blackmail scheme. Ian McKellen shines as the venomous Erskine, as he navigates ambition, deceit, and murder in a suspenseful thriller that explores the dark side of fame and power.

undergoes transformative surgery and then plays a version of himself in a play. See what we mean? Fans of Charlie Kaufman – or just fans of great movies – this one’s for you.

to become a stay-at-home carer for her Nan, who’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Together, they’re determined to have some fun before it’s too late.

Hoken appears. The great general Ohki returns to the battlefield.

strength and survival, mental health, and the ability of the sea, the land, and people to restore life and renew hope.

mental health, and the ability of the sea, the land, and Based on the true story behind the first broadcast of SNL, Saturday Night is full of humour, chaos, and the magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t.

Upon arrival, she discovers a very eccentric guy with distinct Doc Brown Back to the Future vibes, who might – just might – be onto something.

Optimus Prime and Megatron were allies. What follows is a slick origin tale exploring the line between friend and foe in a galaxy on the brink.

to make a chilling offer that changes, well, everything. The tension builds, revealing revenge, regret, and shocking twists along the way.

a struggling musician (Layne) who leaves her hometown to compete in a South Dakota music festival. There she meets a fellow artist Casey (Doherty) who reignites her passion for music.

became one of the music world’s biggest scandals. This biopic – so 1980s you can practically smell the leg warmers – tells their fateful tale.

wayward son, hypochondriac mother, and lazy ex, tries to keep her family afloat while finding some happiness of her own. Phew. But can she do it?

whose career took her from the catwalk to the frontline – reshaping her life (and history in the process).

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The set-up is simple – a deaf cop (Kinnaman) must protect a deaf murder witness from a team of corrupt cops. The execution is a sublime high-wire act.

Nevertheless – and without getting into spoilers– things are not what they seem in a thriller that challenges your ideas of who is predator and who is the prey.

 Suffice to say that the mystery begins as dad Cooper (Hartnett) takes his daughter to a concert. But something is amiss. Very amiss.

story of survival in Nazi-occupied France. Filled with love, sacrifice, and heart-breaking loss, it’s a powerful reflection on courage and humanity.

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with their young kids, he leans on his daughter from his first marriage (Kunis) and finds himself on a steep learning curve.

of him that remind her of her dangerous father. Lily must find her own strength to break the pattern or the pattern will break her.

With Fortune-Lloyd leading an outstanding cast, it's a stylish and bittersweet look at the man behind the legends.

turns to drug dealing to fund costs, while also studying at Yale. For a while, all seems okay – until the worlds collide.

death of their son. As Richard becomes obsessed with an eerie ancient tree on their land, the lines between reality and the supernatural blur.

her out of her cash. Before you know it, she’s climbed aboard her mobility scooter and is making her way across the city to get back what’s hers.

and single father, who falls for Aysha (Patel), a drag queen. Their connection leads to a road trip that challenges identity, love, and much more besides.

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.

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.

 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.