An assassin goes through obstacles as he attempts to escape his violent lifestyle despite the opposition of his partner, who is secretly attracted to him.

A new English teacher, John Keating (Robin Williams), is introduced to an all-boys preparatory school that is known for its ancient traditions and high standards. He uses unorthodox methods to reach out to his students, who face enormous pressures from their parents and the school. With Keating's help, students Neil Perry (Robert Sean Leonard), Todd Anderson (Ethan Hawke) and others learn to break out of their shells, pursue their dreams and seize the day.

The extraordinary, internationally embraced Yi Yi (A One and a Two . . .), directed by the late Taiwanese master Edward Yang, follows a middle-class family in Taipei over the course of one year, beginning with a wedding and ending with a funeral. Whether chronicling middle-age father NJ’s tentative flirtations with an old flame or precocious young son Yang-Yang’s attempts at capturing reality with his beloved camera, the filmmaker deftly imbues every gorgeous frame with a compassionate clarity. Warm, sprawling, and dazzling, this intimate epic is one of the undisputed masterworks of the new century.

4K digital restoration carried out by Pony Canyon Inc., with analog and digital processes provided by Imagica Entertainment Media Services, Inc.

In 1986, Park (Song Kang-ho) and Cho (Kim Roi-ha) are two simple-minded detectives assigned to a double murder investigation in a South Korean province. But when the murderer strikes several more times with the same pattern, the detectives realize that they are chasing the country's first documented serial killer. Relying on only their basic skills and tools, Park and Jo attempt to piece together the clues and solve the case in this thriller based on true events.

When the transition is being made from silent films to `talkies', everyone has trouble adapting. Don and Lina have been cast repeatedly as a romantic couple, but when their latest film is remade into a musical, only Don has the voice for the new singing part. After a lot of practise with a diction coach, Lina still sounds terrible, and Kathy, a bright young aspiring actress, is hired to record over her voice.

Brand new restoration courtesy of our friends at Arrow Films.

Ko Chow is an undercover cop who is under pressure from all sides. His boss, Inspector Lau, wants him to infiltrate a gang of ruthless jewel thieves; his girlfriend wants him to commit to marriage or she will leave Hong Kong with another lover; and he is being pursued by other cops who are unaware that he is a colleague. Chow would rather quit the force, feeling guilty about betraying gang members who have become his friends.

In this adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel, Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) lives with her mother, father and sisters in the English countryside. As the eldest, she faces mounting pressure from her parents to marry. When the outspoken Elizabeth is introduced to the handsome and upper-class Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), sparks fly. Although there is obvious chemistry between the two, Darcy's overly reserved nature threatens the fledgling relationship.

Featuring director Julien Temple in conversation. The very best in the artform and cultural phenomenon of Music Video returns to the big screen at the Prince Charles Cinema on Thursday November 20th, with the third outing of Music Video Preservation Society at the West End’s legendary independent cinema. 

Pop and rock music has been Julien’s lifelong passion and the inspiration and driving force behind many of his films, including his trailblazing debut feature The Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle, his blockbuster musical Absolute Beginners and numerous acclaimed feature-length docs such as The Filth & The Fury, Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten, Oil City Confidential and Glastonbury.

What’s more, Julien was a pioneering music video director throughout the 80s and the 90s, working with the likes of The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, The Kinks, Depeche Mode, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Sade and Janet Jackson, to name just a few.

So we will be presenting some of Julien’s brilliant work in music videos on the big screen and hearing the stories behind these and more from the man himself. There will also be another amazing and eclectic collection of music videos - both classics and rare gems, from the 1970s (or thereabouts) to the 2020s - at this final MVPS show of 2025. And host David Knight will be joining the dots between this curated selection with the help of some special guests. 

One of the most important production companies in the history of British music videos celebrates its 40th anniversary next month. Academy Films, formed in late 1985, is the company behind pop promos by Jonathan Glazer, Walter Stern, Kim Gehrig, Us, Big TV and much more. So MVPS will examine its achievement in music videos - and screen a few of its greatest ever vids.

We will also pay tribute to Diane Martel, the trailblazing and controversial pop video director, who died in September. Diane worked with huge pop stars for much of her distinguished career, but we will also be focussing upon her early videos for emerging artists in the New York hip hop scene in the Nineties. 

And as iconic director (and massive PCC fan) Paul Thomas Anderson enjoys acclaim and success with new movie ‘One Battle After Another’, what better time to look at PTA’s frequent outings as a music video director? Is he any good? (spoiler: yes he is). 

There will be lots more too, so book your tickets now.