Made in Dagenham (2010)

 

A dramatization of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination.

Likeable and lightweight period piece with a spirited cast depicting an important episode of British history, the political stance, however, quite toned down.

On re-watching: Highly enjoyable and entertaining, worth a second view.

Maltin**: "Routine dramatization of a meaty, true-life story...The film gives its audience no credit for understanding anything that isn't spelled out and underlined. Good performances, especially Hawkins as the unlikely labor leader, make it watchable."

 

Dracula (1992)

Supersonic (2016)

 

Oasis's breakthrough years documented into a detailed depiction of the infamous brothers from Manchester forming the band in the early 90's leading up to the legendary performance at Knebworth. 

OK documentary gives a good overview of the band's history for the uninitiated, but it's mainly aimed at the fan base for an audience. 

Natalie Portman

New acquisition: Level Five (1997)

 

Leonardo DiCaprio

Bio:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_DiCaprio

Public Speaking (2010)

 

Filmmaker Martin Scorsese examines the life and work of author Fran Lebowitz.

Martin Scorsese grants a good friend a loving portrait, giving Lebowitz lots of room for her wit, quick mind and openly honest opinions. 

 

 

Charlize Theron

Wisconsin Death Trip (1999)

 

A series of grisly events that took place in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, between 1890 and 1900 are dramatized. 

Unusual documentary doesn't focus on a singular case or phenomenon, but rather lists up a whole series of unusual deaths creating a gloomy and morbid atmosphere all of its own.

Cillian Murphy

(ph: Sean Ellis)