Brick Lane is the film version of the widely read (and loved) novel by Monica Ali. It tells the tale of Nazneen, an Indian immigrant to London who is married off to Chanu by her family. Her life is a constant struggle with near-poverty, two Anglicised daughters, an obstinate and ineffectual husband, and the attentions of Karim, a young British-born Bangladeshi who takes a shine to Nazneenher.

This is one of those movies that doesn't attract much attention in cinemas, due to its severe lack of star power (I knew none of the actors, director, or even the original author), but deserves a much wider audience. It is funny, tragic, relevant, sensitive and moving. Britain have been producing many films recently depicting the immigrant experience (Ae Fond Kiss... and Bend It Like Beckham are two examples we've screened in the last few years), and this film deserves to be held in the same regard as the best of them.

With credible acting, an involving story, non-clich((eacute))d scenes and political undertones, Brick Lane is a beautifully emotional tale, one that will resonate with everyone due to its story being grounded and truthful. Enjoy the experience.

Bugs Bunny, digging his way to Miami, digs too deep and ends up in the middle of the Sahara, where he infuriates "Riff Raff Sam" by getting rabbit footprints all over his nice, clean desert.

(This print provided courtesy of the National Film and Sound Archive)

Bing Crosby and Bob Hope show up in the middle of an Arabian Nights story, complete with beautiful princess (Lamour), an evil sheik (Quinn) and a rather irritable camel. This is the third of the "Road to" series, and already the series is very well aware of the formula - the boys will travel somewhere exotic, Bing will croon, Bob will wisecrack, Dorothy Lamour will appear and both will vie for her hand, and general goofiness will ensue.

Somehow, though, Road to Morocco has a higher quality of goof to it - whether it's because the series is settled in but not yet complacent, because this is the one where Bing sells Bob into slavery, or because this is the one with the camel, it's the entry in the "Road to" series that holds up the best for contemporary audiences;, and with most of the best laughs. It doesn't hurt that it's a very self-aware comedy, fully aware of the conventions of moviemaking and completely willing to undermine them for the sake of the next gag. So, if you are in the mood for a Moroccan romp (and, if not, why not - it's always time for a Moroccan romp), this should suit nicely.

(This print provided courtesy of the National Film and Sound Archive)