ILLITERATE PHILISTINE that I am, I never bothered carving out the time to read Angela's Ashes - I know I'm missing out on something absolutely amazing here, but I just didn't like the sound of it one bit.

Mr. Mackenzie’s compellingly wayward approach to tone takes in romantic comedy, dark fairy tale and disturbing psyche-out.

For all its dark philosophical musings and the monstrous academic baggage acquired down the years, The Seventh Seal is a brilliant comedy.

There is something odd about watching a French version of D.H. Lawrence’s work. But there’s something gorgeous about this production nonetheless.

Mikael Håfström’s splendidly camp and genuinely spooky movie is adapted from a short story that’s so recognisably Stephen King, it might have been written by somebody else.

Suspense-filled, cerebral spy yarn from the director of Shattered Glass.

Talented writer Judd Apatow brings his offering to the screens - and kicks off the US lad-com revival. But will the ladies like it?

There’s something hypnotically horrible about Flanders.

We may not see an actual fight between a shark and an eagle but this is a fine testament to the enduring appeal of the loser.

The Walker, though occasionally hindered by its micro-budget and tax-busting Isle Of Man location shoot, is a worthy addition to a quadrilogy that includes Taxi Driver, American Gigolo and Light Sleeper.

A feminist wish-fulfilment fantasy with a heart to match its slyly cerebral qualities, you’d need to be a fiercely impervious piece of work not to swoon for Waitress.

We were hoping for vampires, not Borat blanched of all humour.

The Bourne franchise really is one of the marvels of the modern age.

A gallimaufry of poor taste, inconsistent plotting and unappealing characters.