Eureka (18) (1984)

Director: Nicolas Roeg

Starring: Gene Hackman, Rutger Hauer, Mickey Rourke, Theresa Russell

An immensely rich man who made his fortune prospecting becomes the target of a ruthless gangster. A dark tale of obsession, full of Roegish images to astonish, and sometimes shock. Based on a true story. (124Mins)

Reservoir Dogs (18) (1991)

Director: Quentin Tarantino

Starring: Harvey Keitel, Chris Penn, Steve Buscemi

"Lets Go To Work". A gang of criminals hide out in a warehouse after a bungled robbery. With the talented cast and now familiar Tarantino dialogue this film had a massive impact at the time and spawned a multitude of imitations, revitalising American indie cinema. (94Mins)

Roger Dodger (15) (2002)

Director: Dylan Kidd

Starring: Jennifer Beals, Elisabeth Berkley, Jesse Eisenberg

When his naive 16 year-old cousin comes to town, yuppie smoothie Roger decides to train him in the art of seduction. (101Mins)

Maltese Falcon, The (PG) (1941)

Director: John Huston

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor

Hustons first film was shot entirely in dark moody interiors. A ruthless cast of characters inhabit a corrupt, cynical world searching for the bejewelled bird, using and betraying all around, including our hero. Theres not an ethic in sight except for our hero but even he does the right thing not from any obvious strong conviction, more because he simply cant help it. (99Mins)

Big Sleep, The (PG) (1946)

Director: Howard Hawks

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Dorothy Malone, Charles Waldron

Private eye Philip Marlowe is hired to investigate an extortion mystery, affecting wealthy General Sternwood and his two daughters. Brilliant essential 40s Noir: an unmissable chance to wallow in the Bogie - Bacall magic, the electric (Raymond Chandler and William Faulkner!) dialogue, fizzing sexual chemistry, labyrinthine plot and marvellous direction. Hawkss greatest film. (110Mins)