ajb's - Rented List

In 1959, Kit (Martin Sheen) who has killed several people, and his new girlfriend Holly (Sissy Spacek), who watched him do it, are adrift in a double fantasy of crime and punishment across South Dakota and Montana. They're playing make-believe but the bullets and bloodshed are very real...

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Based on Louisa May Alcott's universally beloved novel, 'Little Women' is a new three-hour adaptation, from award winning creator of 'Call the Midwife' Heidi Thomas and directed by Vanessa Caswill (Thirteen).

Set against the backdrop of a country divided, the story follows the four March sisters: Meg (Willa Fitzgerald), Jo (Maya Hawke), Beth (Annes Elwy) and Amy (Kathryn Newton) on their journey from childhood to adulthood while their father (Dylan Baker) is away at war. Under the guidance of their mother Marmee (Emily Watson), the girls navigate what it means to be a young woman: From gender roles to sibling rivalry, first love, loss and marriage. Accompanied by the charming boy next door Laurie Laurence (Jonah Hauer-King), their cantankerous wealthy Aunt March (Angela Lansbury) and benevolent neighbour Mr. Laurence (Michael Gambon), 'Little Women' is a coming-of-age story that is as relevant and engaging today as it was on its original publication in 1868.

One of the most critically-acclaimed films of all time, 'Days of Heaven' is a moving story about two men who love the same woman. Richard Gere, a fugitive from the slums of Chicago, finds himself pitted against a shy, rich Texan (Sam Shepard) for the love of Abby (Brooke Adams).

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The much-anticipated sequel finds Paddington happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens. While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy's 100th birthday, Paddington spots a unique pop-up book in Mr.

Gruber's antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the book is stolen, it's up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief...

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'Florence Foster Jenkins' is the inspirational true story of a woman who followed her dream and lit up the lives of all who came to know her. A passionate amateur, Florence aspired to be a great singer.

Although she could barely hold a tune, her devoted husband and friends delighted in the joy of her performances and protected her from the ridicule of strangers. But when Florence decided to give a public concert to 3,000 people at Carnegie Hall, her husband knew he faced an impossible challenge.

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A chance accident brings Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams) to Sanditon, a seaside resort on the cusp of dramatic change.

Spirited and unconventional, Charlotte is initially keen to experience everything the town has to offer but is then shocked by its scheming and ambitious inhabitants and intrigued by the secrets they share. When Charlotte is tactlessly forthright about the family of enthusiastic entrepreneur Tom Parker (Kris Marshall), she immediately clashes with his handsome but wild younger brother Sidney (Theo James). Amidst the rival suitors and unexpected danger, can Charlotte and Sidney see past each other's flaws and find love?

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Mona (Natalie Press) has just got hold of a brilliant moped that only cost a tenner. No engine but still dirt-cheap. She lives with her brother, Phil (Paddy Considine) who used to run a pub before he found God and poured away all the booze.

Tamsin (Emily Blunt) is rich, spoilt and trying to livea life of seductive decadence.They meet on the moors, above their quiet Yorkshire village and begin an intense, unlikely friendship.Tamsin and Mona want to escape their lives, but Phil wants to save them and save everybody else. Mona wants the old, dangerous, Phil back; the brother that she loved. Tamsin wants to see what it takes to break him...

In a kingdom ruled by a young and unpredictable king, the military commander has a secret weapon: a "shadow", a look-alike who can fool both his enemies and the King himself. Now he must use this weapon in an intricate plan that will lead his people to victory in a war that the King does not want.

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Relentless edge-of-your-seat suspense, jaw-dropping, high-octane action and a powerful love story combine in what has been hailed by many critics as the best film of the year. 'Tell No One' follows one man's frantic race against time when his tragic past is suddenly and unexpectedly unearthed. Dr.

Alex Beck (François Cluzet) is left unconscious after his wife, and childhood sweetheart, Margot (Marie-Josée Croze) is brutally murdered. 8 years on and still unaware of the truth, Alex receives an anonymous e-mail. Clicking on the link he sees a woman's face in a crowd - Margot's face...But before this can sink in, Alex is thrown headlong into a deadly chase - running from both the Police and a team of killers who will stop at nothing to keep the truth hidden.

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Whether in front of the camera or behind it, Agnés Varda was a visual storyteller who eschewed convention and prescribed approaches to drama.

In 'Varda by Agnés' - the director's swansong film - she offers a personal insight into her oeuvre, using excerpts from her work to illustrate her unique ideas and artistic vision.

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Julie (Honor Swinton Byrne) is a young film student struggling to find a firm direction in life when she meets the seemingly unwavering and decisive Anthony (Tom Burke). The two immediately take to one another and an intense romance blossoms between them.

However, as the relationship develops it becomes clear that Anthony is not being honest about all aspects of himself and Julie slowly discovers that the)' could have potentially devastating consequences for them both. One of Britain's most unique filmmakers Joanna Hogg (Archipelago, Unrelated) presents a deeply personal examination of her own youthful experiences in this beautifully crafted, Martin Scorsese produced portrait of self discovery, 'The Souvenir'.

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Divorced mother Elsa Valentin's (Catherine Rot) life is fraught with tension, fighting for her son in a bitter custody battle and juggling a demanding job.

But nothing can prepare for what happens when she crosses paths with Lola, a young girl whom she believes to be the daughter she lost in a hospital fire over six years ago. Unable to let go of the desperate hope that her daughter might still be alive, Elsa begins to ingratiate herself with Lola's own mother Claire (Sandrine Bonnaire) inching her way into Lola's life. At the expense of her own increasingly distraught family, Elsa's obsession heightens and her behaviour turns increasingly disturbing. But how far will she go for what only she believes is the unsettling truth? Based on an true story.

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Paul Finchley (Robbie Coltrane) is a cherished household name, one half of a much-loved comedy double act with a career that spans several decades. He's a bona fide national treasure - until the day he receives a knock at the door.

Faced with an accusation of long-past sexual offences, the life of this adored entertainer begins to unravel. Paul, and all those closest to him, are put under the intense pressure of the investigation and the merciless media circus that accompanies it, from his wife of 40 years Marie (Julie Walters) and his troubled daughter Dee (Andrea Riseborough), to his manager and his loyal comedy partner, Karl (Tim McInnerny). Throughout the investigation and criminal trial that follows, memories prove muddied, doubts flourish, loyalties are tested, and truths, half-truths and lies are all exposed. This powerful exploration of truth, memory, trust and family calls into question: how well do we really know those we love?

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"Deep Water" is an emotional thriller set in England's beautiful Lake District. Among the epic scenery of lakes and mountains, we meet three ordinary mothers. But, behind closed doors, each woman is struggling with extraordinary moral and ethical dilemmas.

Physiotherapist Roz (Sinead Keenan) is stony broke, living with a gambling addicted partner, trying to maintain a home for them and their daughter. Should she solve their financial problems by having sex for money with one of her clients? Meanwhile, glamorous and wealthy Kate (Rosalind Eleazar) appears to have it all. But, appearances can be deceptive. How far will this complicated woman go to save her marriage and keep her family together? Chaotic but lovable Lisa (Anna Friel) is yearning for something else in her life and is drawn to Kate with her big house and successful husband. A chance encounter at Kate's dinner party turns Lisa's world upside down and leads to a careless mistake when she forgets to pick up Kate's daughter from school.

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The incredible true story of legendary dancer Rudolf Nureyev (Oleg Ivenko) is brought vividly to life by Academy Awardy-nominee Ralph Fiennes and BAFTA-winning screenwriter David Hare.

From Nureyev's poverty-stricken childhood in the Soviet city of Ufa, to his blossoming as a student dancer in Leningrad, to his nail-biting escape from the KGB and defection to the West at the height of the Cold War, The White Crow is a gripping, revelatory look at a unique artist who transformed the world of ballet forever.