In the aftermath of World War II, a writer forms an unexpected bond with the residents of Guernsey Island when she decides to write a book about their experiences during the war.
Director:
Mike Newell
Stars:
Jessica Brown Findlay,
Tom Courtenay,
Michiel Huisman
Adapted from the bestselling novel by Madeleine St John, Ladies in Black is an alluring and tender-hearted comedy drama about the lives of a group of department store employees in 1959 Sydney.
Director:
Bruce Beresford
Stars:
Julia Ormond,
Angourie Rice,
Rachael Taylor
Following his ruin in the latest banking crisis, a self-made millionaire reluctantly re-unites with his estranged freewheeling brother to re-open the abandoned fish and chip shop they shared in their youth.
When high-brow author PC Molloy is forced to write for April Devereaux's gossip magazine Poison Pen, he is not only caught up in a world of stars and their secrets he is also in danger of ... See full summary »
Dean Randall has sponsored Mei Mei, a young Chinese orphan, for many years. When she arrives in Sydney out of the blue to thank him, their lives are changed forever.
Beth, a bookish teenager, befriends Emilia, an aspiring novelist who has just arrived in town. Emilia soon begins an affair with Beth's father that threatens to have devastating consequences.
Director:
Niall MacCormick
Stars:
Felicity Jones,
Jessica Brown Findlay,
Sebastian Koch
Some critics referred to this as the British version of Amélie (2001). See more »
Goofs
When Bella first goes out to work on her garden she is dressed in black from head to foot, including netting over her face and neck, and rubber gloves. This would be consistent with her OCD / need for things to be correct. She has rolled up her sleeves, however, exposing most of her forearms to whatever contaminants she is trying to avoid. There is no logical reason for anyone to do this, particularly not someone like Bella. See more »
Quotes
Vernon:
Good morning. I'm Vernon. I'm Miss Brown's... uh, partner.
Gideon O'Brien:
Gideon O'Brien, landlord. We were just discussing the spectacular level of neglect relating to the 29-foot north-facing garden with lawns and well-stocked borders.
Vernon:
Yeah right. We're just about to get into the garden. That's a major priority. That's top of the list.
Gideon O'Brien:
I'm afraid it's too late for that. I shall have to ask you to vacate by the end of the month.
Vernon:
[to Bella]
We're you expecting Mr. O'Brien this morning?
Bella Brown:
I wasn't.
Vernon:
Right.
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For a film that is so simple a story line, it was just beautiful. I loved every minute of it.
Jessica Findley is a fresh face that I'm starting to see more and more, the film industry is better for it. She's truly gifted and can carry her character to the fullest. I first noticed her in the TV series Harlots, she carries that show as well. All eyes are drawn to her.
Well written, cast, filmed, staged and executed. Been a very long time since a simple PG rated movie was done this well. A breath of fresh air, someone else wrote. Well stated.
Highly recommend this beautifully fantastic film.
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For a film that is so simple a story line, it was just beautiful. I loved every minute of it.
Jessica Findley is a fresh face that I'm starting to see more and more, the film industry is better for it. She's truly gifted and can carry her character to the fullest. I first noticed her in the TV series Harlots, she carries that show as well. All eyes are drawn to her.
Well written, cast, filmed, staged and executed. Been a very long time since a simple PG rated movie was done this well. A breath of fresh air, someone else wrote. Well stated.
Highly recommend this beautifully fantastic film.