Based on the confessions of mobster Henry Hill, Goodfellas brings the epic style of The Godfather to the suburbs of New York. Scorsese was still suffering from the controversy surrounding Last Temptation of Christ when Goodfellas was released. It may have even seemed foolhardy at the time to follow up with this obscenity littered film, but for Scorsese it was really about going back to his roots, and doing what he does best - namely astutely observed films about gangsters. It clearly paid off as

Oh the horror! It's that awful time of year again. But romantic movies don't have to be slushy heaps of cack. My top films for celebrating the sort of never-ending, undying love that transcends all barriers (how's that for a bit of romance, eh?) are:

Wine tour vacations are a great way to find out more about your favorite tipple while you relax, enjoy local hospitality and devour delicious regional foods. Discover how different grapes are grown and blended to achieve the desired results, and learn about magnificent old wines, regional variations and the history and traditions of wine making.

What is an Ealing Film? A Short History of the British Film Studio The borough of Ealing in London is home to one of the oldest studios in the world. Ealing Studios have produced some of Britain's best loved comedy films.