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29-01-2009, 10:23 PM
Film4 Listings for Thursday 29th January
13:00
Johnny Come Lately (Film)
James Cagney stars in this Oscar-winning smalltown drama as an ex-reporter turned drifter who arrives in a town where corruption is rife. Jailed for vagrancy, on release he meets up with Vinnie McLeod, editor of the local paper and one of the few honest citizens in town. Together, they set about exposing the corruption, thanks to the revelations of dowager Mary McGovern, a woman with a murky past but an honest heart. Cagney insisted on casting familiar character actors in the main roles and was rewarded with outstanding performances in an undeservedly ignored film.
Director: William K. Howard
Starring: James Cagney, Grace George, Marjorie Main, Marjorie Lord, Hattie McDaniel, Edward McNamara
(Black and White, Subtitles, 1943, U, 3 Star)
14:55
Malta Story (Film)
Brian Desmond Hurst's war movie pays tribute to the people and defenders of the besieged island of Malta in the Second World War, focusing on the pivotal role played by reconnaissance pilot Lt Peter Ross.
Director: Brian Desmond-Hurst
Starring: Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Anthony Steel, Muriel Pavlow, Renée Asherson, Hugh Burden
(Black and White, Subtitles, 1953, U, 3 Star)
17:00
The Last Command (Film)
Frank Lloyd's film is one of the eight cinematic versions of the story of the Alamo, where a small group of Texians held out to the last man against the invading Spanish army. This version concentrates on Jim Bowie, who urges a policy of peaceful co-existence with the Mexicans until they become too aggressive, when he joins William B Travis, Davy Crockett and the other defenders at the mission for the fateful 13-day siege.
Director: Frank Lloyd
Starring: Sterling Hayden, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Richard Carlson, Arthur Hunnicutt, Ernest Borgnine, J. Carrol Naish
(Subtitles, 1955, U, 2 Star)
19:10
Simply Irresistible (Film)
Mark Tarlov's fantasy romcom stars Sarah Michelle Gellar as Amanda Shelton, the worst cook in the world who's stuck in the kitchen of the restaurant inherited from her mother. Until a magical crab turns her into an inspired cook. Her new-found skills catch first the business eye and stomach of restaurant entrepreneur Tom Bartlett and then, of course, his heart. There's an equally delightful subplot with Patricia Clarkson and Dylan Baker as Tom's co-worker and boss who also fall in love under the spell of Amanda's food in a film that's a wonderfully filling confection of fun. Edited for language.
Director: Mark Tarlov
Starring: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sean Patrick Flanery, Patricia Clarkson, Dylan Baker, Larry Gilliard Jr., Christopher Durang
(Widescreen, 1999, PG, 2 Star)
21:00
Men of Honor (Film)
Based on a true story, George Tillman Jnr's drama tells the story of Carl Brashear who joins the US Navy and applies for the elite diving school. But this is America of the 50s, where racism is still rife; his white comrades refuse to share barracks with him and the martinet instructor Billy Sunday is equally prejudiced. But Brashear's commitment, courage and determination eventually win Sunday's respect and when Brashear's career comes up against military predjudice, he finds he has an unlikely ally.
Director: George Tillman Jr.
Starring: Robert de Niro, Cuba Gooding Jr., Charlize Theron, Aunjanue Ellis, Hal Holbrook, Michael Rapaport
(Subtitles, 2000, 15, 3 Star)
23:25
Rita, Sue and Bob Too (Film)
A comedy that develops into something darker, Alan Clarke's film stars Siobhan Finneran and Michelle Holmes as Sue and Rita, two teenage friends who babysit for Bob and Michelle. When Michelle goes off ***, Bob starts looking elsewhere...
Director: Alan Clarke
Starring: Michelle Holmes, Siobhan Finneran, George Costigan, Lesley Sharp, Kulvinder Ghir, Willie Ross
(Widescreen, Subtitles, 1987, 18, 4 Star)
01:15
The Puffy Chair (Film)
Jay Duplass' debut feature is co-written with brother Mark, who also stars as Josh, a failed musician. He, together with girlfriend Emily and friend Rhett undertake to transport a Lay-Z-Boy recliner from New York to Atlanta as a surprise gift for his father. The ensuing road trip is a meandering yet always charming exploration of their relationships with each other and those they meet in their journey across America.
Director: Jay Duplass
Starring: Mark Duplass, Kathryn Aselton, Rhett Wilkins, Julie Fischer, Larry Duplass, Bari Hyman
(Widescreen, 2005, 15, 3 Star)
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Friday 30th January 2009
13:00 THE GHOST AND MRS MUIR
(1947) Supernatural comedy starring Rex Harrison as the spirit of a gruff sea captain who haunts widow Gene Tierney, only for her to fall in love with him. Directed by Joseph L Mankiewicz.
15:10 SANDS OF IWO JIMA
(1949) Allan Dwan's classic WWII film stars John Wayne as a tough marine sergeant who is preparing raw recruits for the American attack on the Japanese fortress island of Iwo Jima.
17:20 CARRY ON BEHIND
(1975) Archaeologist Kenneth Williams and his pneumatic assistant Elke Sommer, whose command of English leads to many a misunderstanding, help excavate a Roman villa.
19:05 FREAKY FRIDAY
(1976) Comedy with Barbara Harris and Jodie Foster as mother and teen daughter who are always bickering until one day their mutual wish to be in the other's shoes is granted...
21:00 TRANSPORTER 2
(2005) Jason Statham plays Frank Martin, the Transporter, who sets out to locate and save the son of a government drugs czar kidnapped by a crime boss. Violent scenes/strong language.
22:40 DAVID FINCHER ON BENJAMIN BUTTON
Director David Fincher talks about the making of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, his latest collaboration with Brad Pitt.
22:50 FIGHT CLUB
(1999) Introduced by director David Fincher. Edward Norton and Brad Pitt star in this drama about secret clubs where disenfranchised men fight to escape boredom. Strong language/violence.
01:35 AMELIE
(2001) Oscar-nominated Audrey Tautou stars as a kooky waitress whose mission is to make others happy - but will she ever find love herself? In French/subs.
13:00
Johnny Come Lately (Film)
James Cagney stars in this Oscar-winning smalltown drama as an ex-reporter turned drifter who arrives in a town where corruption is rife. Jailed for vagrancy, on release he meets up with Vinnie McLeod, editor of the local paper and one of the few honest citizens in town. Together, they set about exposing the corruption, thanks to the revelations of dowager Mary McGovern, a woman with a murky past but an honest heart. Cagney insisted on casting familiar character actors in the main roles and was rewarded with outstanding performances in an undeservedly ignored film.
Director: William K. Howard
Starring: James Cagney, Grace George, Marjorie Main, Marjorie Lord, Hattie McDaniel, Edward McNamara
(Black and White, Subtitles, 1943, U, 3 Star)
14:55
Malta Story (Film)
Brian Desmond Hurst's war movie pays tribute to the people and defenders of the besieged island of Malta in the Second World War, focusing on the pivotal role played by reconnaissance pilot Lt Peter Ross.
Director: Brian Desmond-Hurst
Starring: Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Anthony Steel, Muriel Pavlow, Renée Asherson, Hugh Burden
(Black and White, Subtitles, 1953, U, 3 Star)
17:00
The Last Command (Film)
Frank Lloyd's film is one of the eight cinematic versions of the story of the Alamo, where a small group of Texians held out to the last man against the invading Spanish army. This version concentrates on Jim Bowie, who urges a policy of peaceful co-existence with the Mexicans until they become too aggressive, when he joins William B Travis, Davy Crockett and the other defenders at the mission for the fateful 13-day siege.
Director: Frank Lloyd
Starring: Sterling Hayden, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Richard Carlson, Arthur Hunnicutt, Ernest Borgnine, J. Carrol Naish
(Subtitles, 1955, U, 2 Star)
19:10
Simply Irresistible (Film)
Mark Tarlov's fantasy romcom stars Sarah Michelle Gellar as Amanda Shelton, the worst cook in the world who's stuck in the kitchen of the restaurant inherited from her mother. Until a magical crab turns her into an inspired cook. Her new-found skills catch first the business eye and stomach of restaurant entrepreneur Tom Bartlett and then, of course, his heart. There's an equally delightful subplot with Patricia Clarkson and Dylan Baker as Tom's co-worker and boss who also fall in love under the spell of Amanda's food in a film that's a wonderfully filling confection of fun. Edited for language.
Director: Mark Tarlov
Starring: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sean Patrick Flanery, Patricia Clarkson, Dylan Baker, Larry Gilliard Jr., Christopher Durang
(Widescreen, 1999, PG, 2 Star)
21:00
Men of Honor (Film)
Based on a true story, George Tillman Jnr's drama tells the story of Carl Brashear who joins the US Navy and applies for the elite diving school. But this is America of the 50s, where racism is still rife; his white comrades refuse to share barracks with him and the martinet instructor Billy Sunday is equally prejudiced. But Brashear's commitment, courage and determination eventually win Sunday's respect and when Brashear's career comes up against military predjudice, he finds he has an unlikely ally.
Director: George Tillman Jr.
Starring: Robert de Niro, Cuba Gooding Jr., Charlize Theron, Aunjanue Ellis, Hal Holbrook, Michael Rapaport
(Subtitles, 2000, 15, 3 Star)
23:25
Rita, Sue and Bob Too (Film)
A comedy that develops into something darker, Alan Clarke's film stars Siobhan Finneran and Michelle Holmes as Sue and Rita, two teenage friends who babysit for Bob and Michelle. When Michelle goes off ***, Bob starts looking elsewhere...
Director: Alan Clarke
Starring: Michelle Holmes, Siobhan Finneran, George Costigan, Lesley Sharp, Kulvinder Ghir, Willie Ross
(Widescreen, Subtitles, 1987, 18, 4 Star)
01:15
The Puffy Chair (Film)
Jay Duplass' debut feature is co-written with brother Mark, who also stars as Josh, a failed musician. He, together with girlfriend Emily and friend Rhett undertake to transport a Lay-Z-Boy recliner from New York to Atlanta as a surprise gift for his father. The ensuing road trip is a meandering yet always charming exploration of their relationships with each other and those they meet in their journey across America.
Director: Jay Duplass
Starring: Mark Duplass, Kathryn Aselton, Rhett Wilkins, Julie Fischer, Larry Duplass, Bari Hyman
(Widescreen, 2005, 15, 3 Star)
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Friday 30th January 2009
13:00 THE GHOST AND MRS MUIR
(1947) Supernatural comedy starring Rex Harrison as the spirit of a gruff sea captain who haunts widow Gene Tierney, only for her to fall in love with him. Directed by Joseph L Mankiewicz.
15:10 SANDS OF IWO JIMA
(1949) Allan Dwan's classic WWII film stars John Wayne as a tough marine sergeant who is preparing raw recruits for the American attack on the Japanese fortress island of Iwo Jima.
17:20 CARRY ON BEHIND
(1975) Archaeologist Kenneth Williams and his pneumatic assistant Elke Sommer, whose command of English leads to many a misunderstanding, help excavate a Roman villa.
19:05 FREAKY FRIDAY
(1976) Comedy with Barbara Harris and Jodie Foster as mother and teen daughter who are always bickering until one day their mutual wish to be in the other's shoes is granted...
21:00 TRANSPORTER 2
(2005) Jason Statham plays Frank Martin, the Transporter, who sets out to locate and save the son of a government drugs czar kidnapped by a crime boss. Violent scenes/strong language.
22:40 DAVID FINCHER ON BENJAMIN BUTTON
Director David Fincher talks about the making of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, his latest collaboration with Brad Pitt.
22:50 FIGHT CLUB
(1999) Introduced by director David Fincher. Edward Norton and Brad Pitt star in this drama about secret clubs where disenfranchised men fight to escape boredom. Strong language/violence.
01:35 AMELIE
(2001) Oscar-nominated Audrey Tautou stars as a kooky waitress whose mission is to make others happy - but will she ever find love herself? In French/subs.