A shy teenager on a summer vacatioon experiences the joy and pain of young adulthood when he forges an unlikely bond with an older girl.

Some of the biggest film stars in history rose to fame during the 'golden age' of Hollywood, in the early and mid-20th century. We profile some of these stars who became household names.

Aristocrat Tony Last welcomes tragedy into his life when he invites John Beaver to visit his estate. There Beaver makes the acquaintance of Tony's wife, Brenda. Together, they continue their relationship in a series of bedroom assignations in London. Directed by Charles Sturridge, starring James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Richard Beale.

On Monday, Danny Clark (Ben Mendelsohn) is the reluctant recipient of a birthday present he would rather forget - his father's old Nissan Cedric. By Tuesday he has asked the beautiful Joanna Johnson (Claudia Karvan) out on a date, only, he promised to pick her up in a Jaguar. In a tight fix, Danny trades the Nissan Cedric for a Jaguar only to be ripped off by a dodgy car salesman, Gordon Farkas (Steve Bisley). Danny sets out to rectify wrongs. Written by David Parker and Directed by Nadia Tass.

Two best friends living on the streets of Portland as hustlers embark on a journey of self discovery and find their relationship stumbling along the way.

A young girl in Nevada becomes romantically involved with a female drifter who introduces her to a life of stripping, drugs, and metaphysical experiences that teach her what happens when real life catches up with dark fantasy.

Dylan, a 21-year old construction worker in rural New Mexico, joins a community of queer ranchers and rodeo performers in search of their own version of the American dream.

Walkabout chronicles the spiritual and emotional journey of a sister and brother abandoned in the Australian outback.

The married couple Piv and Ulrik must fight for a place in the parental group in their daughter's new class. They encounter parenthood with all its power structures, dominating personalities and an institutional culture of traditional agendas that tends to forget the children and bring out the worst in their parents.

A movie review program hosted by Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. In this episode, they review Mission Impossible 2, and interview Tom Cruise. Later, they review Muggers, directed by Dean Murphy, Isn't She Great, and Fantasia 2000, and discuss the Cannes Film Festival.

A movie review program hosted by Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. In this episode, they review East is East, directed by Damien O'Donnell and starring Om Puri. Later, they review Keeping the Faith, The Debt Collector, and Judas Kiss.

On Monday, Danny Clark (Ben Mendelsohn) is the reluctant recipient of a birthday present he would rather forget - his father's old Nissan Cedric. By Tuesday he has asked the beautiful Joanna Johnson (Claudia Karvan) out on a date, only, he promised to pick her up in a Jaguar. In a tight fix, Danny trades the Nissan Cedric for a Jaguar only to be ripped off by a dodgy car salesman, Gordon Farkas (Steve Bisley). Danny sets out to rectify wrongs. Written by David Parker and Directed by Nadia Tass.

Movie review show by Stratton, Pomeranz & Rivier. Ep. reviews 52 Pick Up, The Umbrella Woman + interviews with Rachel Ward & Sam Neill; also Angel Heart + interview with Dir. Alan Parker.

In 1947, Lord Mountbatten assumes the post of last viceroy, charged with handing India back to its people, living upstairs at the house which was the home of British rulers, while 500 Hindu, Muslim and Sikh servants lived downstairs.

Walkabout chronicles the spiritual and emotional journey of a sister and brother abandoned in the Australian outback.

Two best friends living on the streets of Portland as hustlers embark on a journey of self discovery and find their relationship stumbling along the way.

Raymond, a chicken farmer in Brittany, finds himself threatened with bankruptcy when the big supermarkets decide to cut out the local farms from their trade. Inspired by his favourite play, Cyrano de Bergerac, Raymond hatches a plan to save his farm and his business through the art of theatre.

East German defector turned CIA agent, Alex Holbeck is assigned to discover the names of five Soviet dissidents targeted by a ruthless KGB hit squad. Arriving in East Berlin, Alex's cover is quickly blown and he seeks shelter with his former lover, Karen. In a deadly game of cat and mouse, Alex outwits his KGB pursuers, only to see Karen fall into the hands of the enemy.

When patients' rights lawyer Colette Hughes goes to meet her new client, Eleanor Riese, a patient in the psychiatric unit of a San Francisco hospital, she has no idea that besides taking on an uphill legal battle to improve treatment for mental patients in hospitals, she is meeting a woman who will make it her mission to transform Colette's workaholic life.

An unlikely bond forms between a single woman's 12-year-old son and the boozy misanthrope who lives next door.

Thomas and Oscar are a couple at a crossroads. When their foster son is reunited with his birth mother, the couple find themselves on diverging paths as they grapple with life after fatherhood. While Oscar immerses himself in a newfound acting opportunity across the country, Thomas embarks on a personal journey that helps him discover the many meanings of family.

Pierce Brosnan, Salma Hayek, Jessica Alba, Malcolm McDowell, and Ben McKenzie star in a romantic comedy about love, family, and the power of a good Mexican lawyer.

A young girl in Nevada becomes romantically involved with a female drifter who introduces her to a life of stripping, drugs, and metaphysical experiences that teach her what happens when real life catches up with dark fantasy.

Dylan, a 21-year old construction worker in rural New Mexico, joins a community of queer ranchers and rodeo performers in search of their own version of the American dream.

A movie review program hosted by Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. In this episode, they review Ride With the Devil, Bats, Onegin, Dinosaur, and The War Zone, directed by Tim Roth.

A movie review program hosted by Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. In this episode, they review Gone in Sixty Seconds, Me Myself and Irene, Mr Death, and The Road Home, directed by Zhang Yimou. Later they review Filth and the Fury, and interview director Julian Temple.

When patients' rights lawyer Colette Hughes goes to meet her new client, Eleanor Riese, a patient in the psychiatric unit of a San Francisco hospital, she has no idea that besides taking on an uphill legal battle to improve treatment for mental patients in hospitals, she is meeting a woman who will make it her mission to transform Colette's workaholic life.

Movie review show by Stratton, Pomeranz & Rivier. Ep. reviews Twelfth Night by Paul Byrnes, Burglar, Bullets of the Poets, The White Monkey & Bedroom Window.

Mary, born in India to wealthy British parents, is sent to England after their sudden death to live with her uncle. She discovers a magical garden hidden at his estate.

An unlikely bond forms between a single woman's 12-year-old son and the boozy misanthrope who lives next door.

Pierce Brosnan, Salma Hayek, Jessica Alba, Malcolm McDowell, and Ben McKenzie star in a romantic comedy about love, family, and the power of a good Mexican lawyer.

In 1947, Lord Mountbatten assumes the post of last viceroy, charged with handing India back to its people, living upstairs at the house which was the home of British rulers, while 500 Hindu, Muslim and Sikh servants lived downstairs.

On Monday, Danny Clark (Ben Mendelsohn) is the reluctant recipient of a birthday present he would rather forget - his father's old Nissan Cedric. By Tuesday he has asked the beautiful Joanna Johnson (Claudia Karvan) out on a date, only, he promised to pick her up in a Jaguar. In a tight fix, Danny trades the Nissan Cedric for a Jaguar only to be ripped off by a dodgy car salesman, Gordon Farkas (Steve Bisley). Danny sets out to rectify wrongs. Written by David Parker and Directed by Nadia Tass.

Doug and Abi take their kids on a family vacation. Surrounded by relatives, the kids innocently reveal the ins and outs of their family life and many intimate details about their parents. It's soon clear that when it comes to keeping a big secret under wraps from the rest of the family, their children are their biggest liability.

In late 1950s New York, Tom Ripley, a young underachiever, is sent to Italy to retrieve Dickie Greenleaf, a rich and spoiled millionaire playboy. But when the errand fails, Ripley takes extreme measures.

Two drag performers and a transgender woman travel across the desert in a colourful bus named Priscilla to perform their unique style of cabaret. Stars Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce and Terence Stamp.

A long-divorced couple must pretend they're still happily married when their adopted son's biological mother flies in for the young man's nuptials.

Quentin Tarantino's homage to Australia's dusty, violent V8-fuelled exploitation films of the seventies. Death Proof stars Kurt Russell as a scarred stuntman who stalks his victims in his 'death proof' cars.

Thomas and Oscar are a couple at a crossroads. When their foster son is reunited with his birth mother, the couple find themselves on diverging paths as they grapple with life after fatherhood. While Oscar immerses himself in a newfound acting opportunity across the country, Thomas embarks on a personal journey that helps him discover the many meanings of family.

A movie review program hosted by Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. In this episode, they review The Patriot, Any Given Sunday, Sweet and Lowdown, and interview actor Samantha Morton. Later, they review Set Me Free, and David takes a trip to Melbourne for the International Film Festival.

In 1947, Lord Mountbatten assumes the post of last viceroy, charged with handing India back to its people, living upstairs at the house which was the home of British rulers, while 500 Hindu, Muslim and Sikh servants lived downstairs.

Movie review show by Stratton, Pomeranz & Rivier. Ep. reviews Travelling North + interviews Williamson & Kennedy; Melbourne Film Fest + Santina Musumeci; Radio Days & Beverly Hills Cop 2.

Doug and Abi take their kids on a family vacation. Surrounded by relatives, the kids innocently reveal the ins and outs of their family life and many intimate details about their parents. It's soon clear that when it comes to keeping a big secret under wraps from the rest of the family, their children are their biggest liability.

Thomas and Oscar are a couple at a crossroads. When their foster son is reunited with his birth mother, the couple find themselves on diverging paths as they grapple with life after fatherhood. While Oscar immerses himself in a newfound acting opportunity across the country, Thomas embarks on a personal journey that helps him discover the many meanings of family.

Two drag performers and a transgender woman travel across the desert in a colourful bus named Priscilla to perform their unique style of cabaret. Stars Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce and Terence Stamp.

Some of the biggest film stars in history rose to fame during the 'golden age' of Hollywood, in the early and mid-20th century. We profile some of these stars who became household names.

Mary, born in India to wealthy British parents, is sent to England after their sudden death to live with her uncle. She discovers a magical garden hidden at his estate.

A sheep rancher's son dreams of being accepted into the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He has trouble finding an adequate band in the outback to perform his compositions, until he comes upon a talented prison choir.

The story of Anne Shirley, an orphan who is accidentally sent to a couple looking to adopt a boy instead.

A law-school grad uncovers a sinister secret about the Tennessee firm that made him an offer he couldn't refuse.

Follows the haunting story of a young university student who begins a freelance job where she is sedated and sleeps in bed with paying customers, unaware of what they have done to her when she awakes. The film is the directorial debut of Julia Leigh and won several awards around the world, including Best Direction in a Feature at the Australian Directors Guild in 2012. Stars Emily Browning, Rachel Blake and Ewen Leslie.

A long-divorced couple must pretend they're still happily married when their adopted son's biological mother flies in for the young man's nuptials.

In late 1950s New York, Tom Ripley, a young underachiever, is sent to Italy to retrieve Dickie Greenleaf, a rich and spoiled millionaire playboy. But when the errand fails, Ripley takes extreme measures.

Mary, born in India to wealthy British parents, is sent to England after their sudden death to live with her uncle. She discovers a magical garden hidden at his estate.

A sheep rancher's son dreams of being accepted into the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He has trouble finding an adequate band in the outback to perform his compositions, until he comes upon a talented prison choir.

The story of Anne Shirley, an orphan who is accidentally sent to a couple looking to adopt a boy instead.

The Sole family has spent every summer harvesting peaches from their orchard in Alcarras, Spain. This year, they face eviction as new plans threaten the land. The family must confront an uncertain future, risking more than just their home.

Guido Chiesa's comedy Say It Loud stars Valentina Lodovini as Giulia, a woman who, after taking a life coach's remedy, can't stop speaking her mind, leading to hilarious and heartfelt moments.

Doug and Abi take their kids on a family vacation. Surrounded by relatives, the kids innocently reveal the ins and outs of their family life and many intimate details about their parents. It's soon clear that when it comes to keeping a big secret under wraps from the rest of the family, their children are their biggest liability.

The story of Oxford-educated King Seretse Khama of Botswana and how his loving but controversial marriage to white Englishwoman Ruth Williams in 1948 plunged his kingdom into political and diplomatic turmoil.

In order to help bring Nazis to justice, U.S. government agent T.R. Devlin recruits Alicia Huberman, the American daughter of a convicted German war criminal, as a spy. As they begin to fall for one another, Alicia is instructed to win the affections of Alexander Sebastian, a Nazi hiding out in Brazil. When Sebastian becomes serious about his relationship with Alicia, the stakes get higher, and Devlin must watch her slip further undercover.

A drifter, a bandit and a bounty hunter reach a standoff over buried gold.

An unsuccessful writer takes NZT, unlocking his brain's full potential. As he rises, he faces threats from a mogul, gangsters, and police in this action thriller.

A law-school grad uncovers a sinister secret about the Tennessee firm that made him an offer he couldn't refuse.

Yusuf and his best friend Memo are pupils at a secluded boarding school in Anatolia. When Memo falls mysteriously ill, Yusuf struggles through the school's bureaucratic obstacles to help his friend.

In order to help bring Nazis to justice, U.S. government agent T.R. Devlin recruits Alicia Huberman, the American daughter of a convicted German war criminal, as a spy. As they begin to fall for one another, Alicia is instructed to win the affections of Alexander Sebastian, a Nazi hiding out in Brazil. When Sebastian becomes serious about his relationship with Alicia, the stakes get higher, and Devlin must watch her slip further undercover.

The story of Oxford-educated King Seretse Khama of Botswana and how his loving but controversial marriage to white Englishwoman Ruth Williams in 1948 plunged his kingdom into political and diplomatic turmoil.

Some of the biggest film stars in history rose to fame during the 'golden age' of Hollywood, in the early and mid-20th century. We profile some of these stars who became household names.

A drifter, a bandit and a bounty hunter reach a standoff over buried gold.

A sheep rancher's son dreams of being accepted into the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He has trouble finding an adequate band in the outback to perform his compositions, until he comes upon a talented prison choir.

The story of Anne Shirley, an orphan who is accidentally sent to a couple looking to adopt a boy instead.

'Go Karts' is a thrilling family film about a boy who must overcome tremendous odds and his own recklessness to achieve his dream of winning the National Go Kart Championship.

A witness to a gangland murder (Christy Chung) falls for the bodyguard (Jet Li) hired to protect her.

On the eve of Hong Kong's handover, Beijing cop Gong Wei goes undercover to take down crime boss Fu Guang, leaving behind his sick wife and young son. Exposed and hunted by police on both sides, Wei's cover unravels as Fu kidnaps his son to force the truth. With help from gangster Blackie and Hong Kong inspector Fong Yat-wah, Wei fights back. Love, sacrifice, and loyalty collide as the gang is destroyed and a broken family is rebuilt.

Ten-year-old Wo Tu dreams of having a water pistol like other boys in his village. Even though his father promised, he fails to bring one from the city. But there is one hope for Wo Tu: his dying grandfather assures him to grant him the wish as a ghost. After his death, the old man visits the boy in his dreams, initiating a treasure hunt. Soon, the limits between reality and dream, past and present, become more and more blurred. A portrait of the profound love for the land, across three generations of a family in modern Chinese rural life.

An unsuccessful writer takes NZT, unlocking his brain's full potential. As he rises, he faces threats from a mogul, gangsters, and police in this action thriller.

Guido Chiesa's comedy Say It Loud stars Valentina Lodovini as Giulia, a woman who, after taking a life coach's remedy, can't stop speaking her mind, leading to hilarious and heartfelt moments.

Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton visit the Venice Film Festival. They review What Lies Beneath and interview actors Michelle Pfeiffer and Harrison Ford as well as director Robert Zemeckis. Later they review The Circle and interview Iranian director Jafar Panahi. And interview many more stars who attended the festival.

The story of Oxford-educated King Seretse Khama of Botswana and how his loving but controversial marriage to white Englishwoman Ruth Williams in 1948 plunged his kingdom into political and diplomatic turmoil.

Some of the biggest film stars in history rose to fame during the 'golden age' of Hollywood, in the early and mid-20th century. We profile some of these stars who became household names.

'Go Karts' is a thrilling family film about a boy who must overcome tremendous odds and his own recklessness to achieve his dream of winning the National Go Kart Championship.

Ten-year-old Wo Tu dreams of having a water pistol like other boys in his village. Even though his father promised, he fails to bring one from the city. But there is one hope for Wo Tu: his dying grandfather assures him to grant him the wish as a ghost. After his death, the old man visits the boy in his dreams, initiating a treasure hunt. Soon, the limits between reality and dream, past and present, become more and more blurred. A portrait of the profound love for the land, across three generations of a family in modern Chinese rural life.

An unsuccessful writer takes NZT, unlocking his brain's full potential. As he rises, he faces threats from a mogul, gangsters, and police in this action thriller.

British artist L.S. Lowry pursues his creative goals while living with his overbearing, bitter and bedridden mother.

In order to help bring Nazis to justice, U.S. government agent T.R. Devlin recruits Alicia Huberman, the American daughter of a convicted German war criminal, as a spy. As they begin to fall for one another, Alicia is instructed to win the affections of Alexander Sebastian, a Nazi hiding out in Brazil. When Sebastian becomes serious about his relationship with Alicia, the stakes get higher, and Devlin must watch her slip further undercover.

This spell-binding documentary follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old nomadic Mongolian girl who is fighting to become the first female eagle hunter in twelve generations of her Kazakh family. Through breathtaking aerial cinematography and intimate verite footage, the film captures her personal journey while also addressing universal themes like female empowerment, the natural world, coming of age and the onset of modernity.

Self-assured with the kung fu skills to back it up, Fong Sai-Yuk (Jet Li) is one of the best fighters in the area. When a wealthy merchant (Sibelle Hu) devises a competition to win the hand of his daughter (Li Jia Xing) in marriage, Fong jumps at the chance. However, a case of mistaken identity compels Fong to forfeit, leaving his mother (Zhu Zhang) to win back his honor. Meanwhile, Fong's father invites more problems as a member of a secret anti-government organization.

Having failed a secret mission for the Red Flower Society, Chinese folk hero Fong Sai Yuk (Jet Li) must try to get his hands on a special document by wooing the governor's daughter, Man-Yin (Amy Kwok). This doesn't sit well with his fiancee, Ting Ting (Michelle Reis), or with his martial arts-master mother (Josephine Hsiao). Fong enters a martial arts competition, where he faces off against the villainous Yu (Chuen-Hua Chi) as he battles to restore the Ming Dynasty.

It's summer, and the whole Kim family have gathered in Daegu for the ancestral rites. This includes Seong-jin, the eldest grandson of the family, whose father has taken on the family business: a tofu factory. After the rites, family tensions start to rise and Seong-jin drops the bombshell that he won't be taking on the family business.

On the eve of Hong Kong's handover, Beijing cop Gong Wei goes undercover to take down crime boss Fu Guang, leaving behind his sick wife and young son. Exposed and hunted by police on both sides, Wei's cover unravels as Fu kidnaps his son to force the truth. With help from gangster Blackie and Hong Kong inspector Fong Yat-wah, Wei fights back. Love, sacrifice, and loyalty collide as the gang is destroyed and a broken family is rebuilt.

A witness to a gangland murder (Christy Chung) falls for the bodyguard (Jet Li) hired to protect her.

Movie review program hosted by Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. In this episode they review Chopper and interview actor Eric Bana, and Andrew Dominik. Later, they review A Pornographic Affair and interview director Frederic Fonteyne and actor Nathalie Baye.

This spell-binding documentary follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old nomadic Mongolian girl who is fighting to become the first female eagle hunter in twelve generations of her Kazakh family. Through breathtaking aerial cinematography and intimate verite footage, the film captures her personal journey while also addressing universal themes like female empowerment, the natural world, coming of age and the onset of modernity.

Some of the biggest film stars in history rose to fame during the 'golden age' of Hollywood, in the early and mid-20th century. We profile some of these stars who became household names.

British artist L.S. Lowry pursues his creative goals while living with his overbearing, bitter and bedridden mother.

It's summer, and the whole Kim family have gathered in Daegu for the ancestral rites. This includes Seong-jin, the eldest grandson of the family, whose father has taken on the family business: a tofu factory. After the rites, family tensions start to rise and Seong-jin drops the bombshell that he won't be taking on the family business.

In the late 1800s, a Danish priest journeys to Iceland to build a church and document its people. As he ventures deeper into the harsh land, he loses sight of his mission and moral compass.

'Go Karts' is a thrilling family film about a boy who must overcome tremendous odds and his own recklessness to achieve his dream of winning the National Go Kart Championship.

British POWs are ordered by their Japanese captors to construct a bridge of strategic importance and are happy to sabotage and delay the progress until their commanding officers orders them to continue the work unhindered to its completion.

In 1937, a Chinese martial artist returns to Shanghai to find his teacher dead and his school harassed by the ultranationalist Black Dragon Clan.

Two Shaolin monk - one placid and humble, the other fiery and competitive - are expelled from their temple after a false accusation of cheating. They embark on two radically different paths before being reunited when one betrays the other and nearly kills him in combat. While recuperating, the more balanced monk discovers the power of the slow, graceful martial art of tai chi.

Long, a Vietnamese driver in Southern California answers a late-night call for a ride. He reluctantly accepts, picking up a man, and his two companions. But the men, recently escaped convicts from a county jail, take Long hostage at gunpoint, thrusting him into their getaway plan. When complications arise, the fugitives and their hostage hole up at a motel, and a tense waiting game unfolds.

Self-assured with the kung fu skills to back it up, Fong Sai-Yuk (Jet Li) is one of the best fighters in the area. When a wealthy merchant (Sibelle Hu) devises a competition to win the hand of his daughter (Li Jia Xing) in marriage, Fong jumps at the chance. However, a case of mistaken identity compels Fong to forfeit, leaving his mother (Zhu Zhang) to win back his honor. Meanwhile, Fong's father invites more problems as a member of a secret anti-government organization.

Having failed a secret mission for the Red Flower Society, Chinese folk hero Fong Sai Yuk (Jet Li) must try to get his hands on a special document by wooing the governor's daughter, Man-Yin (Amy Kwok). This doesn't sit well with his fiancee, Ting Ting (Michelle Reis), or with his martial arts-master mother (Josephine Hsiao). Fong enters a martial arts competition, where he faces off against the villainous Yu (Chuen-Hua Chi) as he battles to restore the Ming Dynasty.

A movie review program hosted by Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. In this episode, they review Eye of the Beholder and interview director Stephen Elliott. Later, they review Frequency, Return to Me, and American Psycho, and interview actor Christian Bale.

Movie review show by Stratton & Pomeranz. Ep. reviews Roxanne + interviews with Fred Schepisi, Steve Martin & Daryl Hannah; also The Untouchables & The Nights Belong to the Novelist.

British artist L.S. Lowry pursues his creative goals while living with his overbearing, bitter and bedridden mother.

British POWs are ordered by their Japanese captors to construct a bridge of strategic importance and are happy to sabotage and delay the progress until their commanding officers orders them to continue the work unhindered to its completion.

Having failed a secret mission for the Red Flower Society, Chinese folk hero Fong Sai Yuk (Jet Li) must try to get his hands on a special document by wooing the governor's daughter, Man-Yin (Amy Kwok). This doesn't sit well with his fiancee, Ting Ting (Michelle Reis), or with his martial arts-master mother (Josephine Hsiao). Fong enters a martial arts competition, where he faces off against the villainous Yu (Chuen-Hua Chi) as he battles to restore the Ming Dynasty.

Set against the mesmerising backdrop of Saudi Arabia's northern desert, Within Sand tells the gripping story of Sanam, a Bedouin trader who is forced to confront the harsh realities of nature after a devastating ambush.

Some of the biggest film stars in history rose to fame during the 'golden age' of Hollywood, in the early and mid-20th century. We profile some of these stars who became household names.

Following the death of his wife, professional chef Cheng travels with his young son to a remote village in Finland to connect with an old Finnish friend he once met in Shanghai. Upon arrival, nobody in the village seems to know his friend but local cafe owner Sirkka offers him accommodation. In return, Cheng helps her in the kitchen, surprising the locals with the delights of Chinese cuisine.

During a violent storm in the Victorian Highlands, a mother tells her frightened daughter a fable about a great silver brumby who must find its place among its kind, while one man, living in the wilderness, is determined to capture the brumby and tame it.

In the face of China's oppression by foreign imperialist forces, one man, the legendary 19th century patriot, healer and martial arts master Wong Fei-Hung, must use his fighting skill to protect all he holds dear from the destructive powers which threaten to tear his homeland apart. Winner of four Hong Kong Film Awards in 1992, including Best Director. Directed by Hark Tsui and stars Jet Li, Biao Yuen and Rosamund Kwan. (From Hong Kong, in Cantonese) (Action) (1991) (Rpt) MAV (V).

In the sequel to the Tsui Hark classic, Wong Fei-Hung faces the White Lotus Society, a fanatical cult seeking to drive Europeans out of China through violence, even attacking any Chinese who follow Western ways. Wong must also defend Dr Sun Yat Sen, a revolutionary, from the military. With his friends, loved ones, and the future of China itself at stake, Wong must once again use his martial arts skills to defend the innocent. Stars Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan and Donnie Yen. (From Hong Kong, in Cantonese) (Action/Adventure) (1992) (Rpt) M (V).

XI WANG ZHENG BA - In order to instil a sense of national unity and as a means to show off the strength of the Chinese people at a time when the nation is ravaged by foreign powers the Empress Dowager orders a lion-dance competition in the capital. Far from uniting her subjects the competition causes conflict among the different gangs and martial arts factions. Wong Fei Hung tries to mediate and stop the internal squabbles, forcing him to face off with an old rival. Directed by Tsui Hark and stars Jet Li and Rosamund Kwan. (From Hong Kong, in Cantonese and Russian with English subtitles) (1993) (Action)(Rpt) CC.

In 1937, a Chinese martial artist returns to Shanghai to find his teacher dead and his school harassed by the ultranationalist Black Dragon Clan.

Two Shaolin monk - one placid and humble, the other fiery and competitive - are expelled from their temple after a false accusation of cheating. They embark on two radically different paths before being reunited when one betrays the other and nearly kills him in combat. While recuperating, the more balanced monk discovers the power of the slow, graceful martial art of tai chi.

Movie review by Stratton, Pomeranz and Rivier. Ep reviews Comrades, Cinecitta, Cinema Italia, Down By the Law, The Living Daylights, plus interviews with Dalton & D'Abo.

Movie review by Stratton and Pomeranz. Ep reviews The Princess Bride with interviews of Goldman, Reiner, Kane and Crystal; plus A Night on the Town, Bodily Harm and The Time Guardian.

Following the death of his wife, professional chef Cheng travels with his young son to a remote village in Finland to connect with an old Finnish friend he once met in Shanghai. Upon arrival, nobody in the village seems to know his friend but local cafe owner Sirkka offers him accommodation. In return, Cheng helps her in the kitchen, surprising the locals with the delights of Chinese cuisine.

Some of the biggest film stars in history rose to fame during the 'golden age' of Hollywood, in the early and mid-20th century. We profile some of these stars who became household names.

During a violent storm in the Victorian Highlands, a mother tells her frightened daughter a fable about a great silver brumby who must find its place among its kind, while one man, living in the wilderness, is determined to capture the brumby and tame it.

XI WANG ZHENG BA - In order to instil a sense of national unity and as a means to show off the strength of the Chinese people at a time when the nation is ravaged by foreign powers the Empress Dowager orders a lion-dance competition in the capital. Far from uniting her subjects the competition causes conflict among the different gangs and martial arts factions. Wong Fei Hung tries to mediate and stop the internal squabbles, forcing him to face off with an old rival. Directed by Tsui Hark and stars Jet Li and Rosamund Kwan. (From Hong Kong, in Cantonese and Russian with English subtitles) (1993) (Action)(Rpt) CC.

Two Shaolin monk - one placid and humble, the other fiery and competitive - are expelled from their temple after a false accusation of cheating. They embark on two radically different paths before being reunited when one betrays the other and nearly kills him in combat. While recuperating, the more balanced monk discovers the power of the slow, graceful martial art of tai chi.

Movie review show by Stratton & Pomeranz. Ep. reviews The Place at the Coast, Venice Film Fest results, Hobart Film Fest rundown; also No Surrender, The Rescuers & Amazing Stories.

Based on the incredible true story of Joseph Ferdinand Cheval comes the remarkable tale of a simple postman who spent 33 years crafting the magnificent 'Ideal Palace'. Everyday Cheval travels along the river Drome from village to village. Quiet and alone, he enjoys the solitude of his rounds, daydreaming about a world full of wonder he can only imagine through postcards. After his wife Philomena gives birth to their daughter Alice, Cheval decides to build Alice a palace fit for a princess. With only his bare hands, his love for his daughter and the dedication of his wife, he starts carefully collecting stones and begins building the historically classified monument.

In postwar Vienna, writer Holly Martins visits friend Harry Lime, only to find him dead. Investigating a mysterious 'third man', he navigates conspiracies, British interference, and a romance with Lime's grieving lover.

When a U.S. citizen working in South America is abducted and his employers cannot buy his release, the man's wife hires a kidnap-and-ransom specialist for a daring scheme to free him in this fast-paced thriller.

In the San Fernando Valley in 1977, teenage busboy Eddie Adams gets discovered by porn director Jack Horner who transforms him into adult-film sensation Dirk Diggler. Brought into a supportive circle of friends, including fellow actors Amber Waves, Rollergirl, and Reed Rothchild, Dirk fulfils all his ambitions, but a toxic combination of drugs and egotism threatens to take him back down.

Muhammad Ali battles Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier and George Foreman and raises controversy outside the ring.

In the sequel to the Tsui Hark classic, Wong Fei-Hung faces the White Lotus Society, a fanatical cult seeking to drive Europeans out of China through violence, even attacking any Chinese who follow Western ways. Wong must also defend Dr Sun Yat Sen, a revolutionary, from the military. With his friends, loved ones, and the future of China itself at stake, Wong must once again use his martial arts skills to defend the innocent. Stars Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan and Donnie Yen. (From Hong Kong, in Cantonese) (Action/Adventure) (1992) (Rpt) M (V).

Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton review The Virgin Suicides, High Fidelity, The Diplomat, East West and My Mother Frank. Later they interview actor Sam Neill.

In postwar Vienna, writer Holly Martins visits friend Harry Lime, only to find him dead. Investigating a mysterious 'third man', he navigates conspiracies, British interference, and a romance with Lime's grieving lover.