The Mosquito Coast (1986): the paradise delusion
An eccentric inventor flees the rat-race but carries his problems to paradise
Why you should read: The Clan of the Cave Bear, by Jean M. Auel
Cave bears, mammoths and lions – oh my
Why you should read: Liar’s Poker, by Michael Lewis
Liar’s Poker lifts the lid on Wall Street excess
The Shining (1980): How Kubrick’s movie differs from the book
Getting into claustrophobic cinema classic The Shining
Beverly Hills Cop (1984) explained: from zero to hero
A tale of two cities (and a smart-talking cop)
Is An Officer and a Gentleman actually about a bromance?
The real love story at the heart of An Officer and a Gentleman…