reel life - a film club meeting in East Oxford

Philip Seymour Hoffman plays Father Flynn, a priest in a strictly traditional school in the Bronx in the 1960s - a priest who is trying to bring change to the disciplinarian regime fostered by the school principal, Sister Aloysius Beauvier (Meryl Streep).

When a young Sister confides her suspicions to the principal - that Flynn is paying too much attention to a young male student - Sister Aloysius sets out to destroy Flynn, with devastating consequences.

Praised as "one of the most intelligent blockbusters to come out of Hollywood in a long time" (Amazon reviewer) this is a gripping political thriller - adapted from a BBC mini-series.

Russell Crowe plays a Washington newspaper reporter who begins to investigate a series of murders, and finds himself drawn into a world of conspiracy and intrigue.

With a cast overflowing with Oscar-winners, including Helen Mirren and Ben Affleck, State of Play will be a thrilling watch.

Part prequel, part reboot, this new entry to the Star Trek franchise was released in 2009 to huge acclaim from critics and fans alike. It traces the story of how the legendary Captain Kirk and his crew mates find their way onto the Enterprise for their first mission.

There's plenty to please (and puzzle) Trekkers - but it's also immensely accessible and enjoyable for those unconvinced by sci-fi, with themes of revenge, heroism , ethics and much more.

Based on the novel by John Boyne and set during World War 2, The Boy In Striped Pyjamas tells the story of Bruno, when his life is forever changed after he and his family move to a remote new home, and he strikes up a friendship with the only boy who appears to be around.