12 Angry Men (1957) (plus 1997 remake)

At first sight with all the action taking place in one room it might seem limited, however this film explores the way a group of 12 very different jurors interact and the power of one person to bring consensus though reason.

Gripping

Chaperone, the (2018 )

set in hte 1920s this film follows the lives of a young woman from Kansas and her older female chaperon when the try to fit into life in New York

The Favourite

Do yourself a favour and watch this! It’s quirky, weird, fascinating and the lead actresses are amazing.

Her Majesty, Mrs Brown (1997)

Starring Judi Dench and Billy Connolly. The story of a recently widowed Queen Victoria and her relationship with a Scottish servant, John Brown.

Only the lonely..

John Candy stars as Danny Muldoon, a 38-year-old Chicago cop who still lives with his mother - an irate, stubborn old woman named Rose (played by Maureen O'Hara). Danny's life essentially revolves around his job and his mom, so when he meets shy make-up artist Theresa (Ally Sheedy), Rose finds her place as the only woman in Danny's life threatened. As a result, Danny and Theresa's burgeoning love affair must overcome the oppressive nature of Danny's relationship with his mother.

Russia House, the (1990)

Connery & Pfeiffer

2001, a space odyssey (1968)

One of the first real attempts to scientifically predict what life would be like in space and was renowned for its realistic special effects.

Cabaret