Much better than your average cop-and-dog movie (such as K-9), Turner and Hooch is really a love story about a control freak (Tom Hanks) who gradually resigns to the messy chaos of a sweet hulk of a pooch named Hooch. The excuse for this relationship is that the dog can identify a murderer and Hanks needs him, but the film is really about such hilarious moments as Hanks bathing Hooch with a long brush, and a wild chase through the streets when the sharp-eyed mutt spots his suspect. Layered over this is a healthy love story between Hanks and animal vet Mare Winningham, who share a terribly sexy scene together--while fully clothed--doing no more than making breakfast. (Hanks directed this scene, though Roger Spottiswoode directed the rest of the movie.) --Tom Keogh
Featuring Ian Carr Roddy Woomble Donald Shaw John McCusker Heidi Talbot Andy Cutting Ewen Vernal Donald Hay and Karen Mathieson. Orcadian singer-guitarist and member of Lau Kris Drever's set comprised a full performance of his debut Black Water which secured him the Horizon prize for best newcomer at the BBC Folk Awards and a raft of critical raves. Kris has a new album in 2009 and before that an exceptional debut with a new trio Drever McCusker Woomble (who debuted on the extremely successful That''s Proper Folk Sampler earlier this year) comes in September.
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