PostsCommentsstickupfilm in #cinetv • 2 years ago McEnroe - The psychology of the former bad boy of tennis, now a respected, calm, measured, funny and well loved Wimbledon commentator, comes under scrutiny, by John McEnroe himself. Introduction - Barney Douglas’ incisive and stylish film stands alongside the great explorative docs on Ayrton Senna and Amy Winehouse. Name of film: McEnroe Director: Barney…stickupfilm in #cinetv • 2 years agoTwo Daughters - a raw and moving film about two parents trying to come to terms with the murder of their two daughtersIntroduction - An insightful, unfussy portrait of deep grief and faith and the story of the awful failings of the Metropolitan police. Name of film: Two Daughters Director:…stickupfilm in #cinetv • 2 years agoSherwood - A well made, complex double murder mystery and deep character study, set in a troubled former mining village in NottinghamshireIntroduction - One killer on the loose, stalks victims with a crossbow... Village tensions and family secrets erupt in the aftermath of a murder - explored in fine detail.…stickupfilm in #cinetv • 2 years agoA review of Paul McCartney at Glastonbury - Was Macca's Glastonbury pyramid stage set one of the greatest headline performances ever?Introduction - Most critics say yes - 100,000 people gathered to watch him and his talented band - it was the biggest Pyramid stage attendance alongside the Rolling Stones in…stickupfilm in #cinetv • 2 years agoGood Luck to You, Leo Grande – A very English comedy, mildly subversive or forward thinking, depending on your point of view.Introduction - Emma Thompson plays a repressed English widow who hires a young handsome sex worker to fulfil her unfulfilled fantasies. Name of film: Good Luck to You Leo…stickupfilm in #cinetv • 2 years ago27 Gone Too Soon – examines the lives of six stars who died prematurely at the same young age, giving rise to the name, “The 27 Club”Introduction - Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Amy Winehouse and Janis Joplin are all given some ten minutes of airtime to look at their artistry…stickupfilm in #cinetv • 2 years agoA review of Henry Rollins vs Iggy Pop - A respectful homage to Iggy Pop disguised as a bitter and jealous rantIntroduction Henry Rollins, one of rock ‘n’ roll’s tough men, reveals his self-deprecating, hilarious side, as he talks about his hero/nemesis. [source]stickupfilm in #cinetv • 2 years ago.Safe House series 2 - Another serial killer on the loose - A moody Christopher Eccleston tries to shield a target family Introduction - A beautiful picturesque guest house in the Lake District turns into an unsafe Safe House Name of Series: Safe House (Series 2) Director: Marc Evans. Year:…stickupfilm in #cinetv • 2 years agoColin Firth and Toni Collette give star power performances in a gripping American true-crime tale - or is it?Introduction - A Netflix documentary series about the death of an crime author’s wife - remade as a eight part HBO thriller Name of film: The Staircase Created by : Antonio…stickupfilm in #cinetv • 2 years ago A Monster Calls - Sigourney Weaver co stars in a highly inventive emotional picture, that made JA Bayona one of the most sought after directors in HollwoodTitle A Monster Calls Poster Source Year: 2016 Director: JA Bayona Review: This unique filstickupfilm in #cinetv • 3 years agoHave you seen this Underrated classic? Breakdown - A lean, mean thriller, eclipsed by blockbusters released the same year.Breakdown Poster source Year: 1997 Director: Jonathan Mostowstickupfilm in #cinetv • 3 years agoHave you seen this Underrated classic? 20th Century Women - A subtle, unflashy character study - not given enough creditIntroduction - 20th Century Women from 2016 should have won Annette Bening an Oscar for her shining multi dimensional portrait of a single mum, all at sea, bringing up her son.…stickupfilm in #cinetv • 3 years agoHave you seen this Underrated classic? What's Eating Gilbert GrapeIntroduction - Two unknown young actors, soon to become superstars, give subtle performances in a overlooked classic about the depth of family ties. Title - What's Eating…stickupfilm in #cinetv • 3 years agoJimmy Savile: A British Horror Story - The suffering Savile spread - unchallenged for decadesIntroduction - One man who fooled a nation Name of film: Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story Director: Rowan Deacon Year: 2022 Official Poster 
