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50s Films we rate
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12 Angry Men Visit site →
The defence and the prosecution have rested and the jury is filing into the jury room to decide if a young Spanish-American is guilty or innocent of murdering his father. What begins as an open and shut case of murder soon becomes a mini-drama of each of the jurors' prejudices and preconceptions about the trial, the accused, and each other. Based on the play, all of the action takes place on the stage of the jury room.
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A touch of Evil Visit site →
Mexico's chief narcotics officer, Mike Vargas, is in a border town on a quick honeymoon with his U.S. wife. Soon he must testify against Grande, a drug lord whose brother and sons are tracking him, hoping to scare his wife and back him off the case.
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On the Waterfront (1954) Visit site →
Marlon Brando is Terry Malloy, an ex-prize fighter struggling against union corruption along the New York waterfront. Malloy's battle takes him all the way to the witness stand, where he finds himself testifying against union leaders.
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Singing in the rain Visit site →
In 1927, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a famous on-screen romantic pair. Lina, however, mistakes the on-screen romance for real love. Don has worked hard to get where he is today, with his former partner Cosmo. When Don and Lina's latest film is transformed into a musical, Don has the perfect voice for the songs. But Lina - well, even with the best efforts of a diction coach, they still decide to dub over her voice. Kathy Selden is brought in, an aspiring actress, and while she is working on the movie, Don falls in love with her. Will Kathy continue to "aspire", or will she get the break she deserves ?
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Some Like it Hot Visit site →
“Two struggling musicians witness the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and try to find a way out of the city before they are found and killed by the mob. The only job that will pay their way is an all girl band so the two dress up as women. In addition to hiding, each has his own problems; One falls for another band member but can't tell her his gender, and the other has a rich suitor who will not take "No," for an answer.”
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The Killing Visit site →
Johnny Clay has a plan. After spending 5 years in Alcatraz, he decides that if he's going to commit crimes, the risk had better be worth the punishment. He then proceeds to mastermind a brilliant criminal scheme to steal $2,000,000 from a local racetrack in which "no one will get hurt."That's when something goes wrong.
Local Bands we love
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Frightened Rabbit Visit site →
Frightened Rabbit are a Scottish indie rock band from Selkirk, formed in 2003.
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Johnny Bowmack Visit site →
An Edinburgh lad who likes to sing some songs. As well as playing solo gigs he play swith the Electric Ghosts, edinas best and only car crash country band.
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Meursaulta701 Visit site →
A talented Edinburgh Band, who played Glastonbury 2010.
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The Black Diamond Express Visit site →
They took the all the stuff they love, and played the HELL out of it with a rocking old time string band... more or less
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Woodenbox with a fistful of fivers Visit site →
Blessed/cursed with one of the most distinctive names in Scottish music, folk-rock sextet WWAFOF are also a truly nationwide band.
Local Businesses we admire
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Armstrongs Visit site →
Armstrongs Vintage Emporium is a tardis like store overflowing with antique uniforms, vintage handbags, hats and clothes from every decade dating back to Victorian costume. Est 1840 Armstrongs has metamorphosed into a cornucopia of vintage and retro delights.
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Bainbridge Music Visit site →
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Bannermans Bar Visit site →
Booze and Bands- just down the road from us!
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Edinburgh Waverly Hotel Visit site →
Our goal is to provide the best rates on hotels in the beautiful areas of Edinburgh, Scotland, and to offer an easy and secure online booking service for Edinburgh visitors.
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Godiva Visit site →
In 2003 Godiva creator Fleur MacIntosh embraced the world of vintage, second-hand clothing and opened her first wee vintage shop in Edinburgh's West Port, with a big fashion dream to turn Godiva into more than just a second hand store
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Mr Magpie Design Visit site →
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Sneaky Petes Visit site →
Sneaky Pete’s is an intimate venue on Edinburgh’s Cowgate.
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The Cabaret Voltaire Visit site →
Cabaret Voltaire is housed in the ancient subterranean caverns that underpin the bustling streets of Edinburgh's Cowgate district, right in the heart of Scotland's capital city. Open seven nights a week, Cabaret Voltaire is a thriving, twin-roomed venue that hosts some of the best-known club events in the capital.
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The Electric Circus Visit site →
A smorgasbord of entertainment. For private parties or club night, or a bit of Karaoke Japanese style. We love the Circus.
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The Olive Branch Visit site →
Located on the corner of Broughton Street & Broughton Place on the edge of the New Town, with it's large windows & relaxed atmosphere, this bistro is a great place to watch Edinburgh go by.
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Thread Bare Visit site →
A Beautiful little Vintage shop, packed with loads of retro and customised clothing.
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Zumba with Marta Visit site →
Zumba with Marta - Feel the Party!