David Threlfall
1) Nowhere boy
Summary
Set in Liverpool in 1955, the adolescent years of John Lennon are chronicled. Raised by his Aunt Mimi, his world is turned inside out when his free-spirited mother re-enters his life, opening up old wounds that release pain, anger, frustration, and his artistry. Bonus features include deleted scenes, and featurettes.
"Director Sam Taylor-Wood weaves this tale with elegance, spot-on costumes and production design, and finely tuned casting."--USA Today
"Anybody...
2) Black Sea
Summary
"A contemporary submarine thriller that serves the genre well."--Boston Globe.
"Jude Law makes for an effective rogue submarine captain in 'Black Sea, ' a fittingly immersive thriller, tautly directed by Kevin MacDonald."--Los Angeles Times.
"The film's patina of richly textured grime lends the film a gloomy, claustrophobic beauty that serves its mood, as well as its satisfyingly misanthropic message ..."--Washington Post.
A rogue submarine captain...
Series
Summary
The year is 1805 and Europe has fallen to Napoleon. The Royal Navy is the only thing standing in his way to total victory. Off the coast of South America, a new conflict is brewing. Captain Jack 'Lucky Jack' Aubrey and his Man-of-War HMS Surprise is under orders to sink or capture the French privateer Acheron, which has been deployed to the region. After seven weeks of uneventful sailing, the Acheron strikes first, all but crippling the Surprise in...