The Cure Movies

Two stories of love and responsibility separated by four decades have a common link in this drama from writer and director Jean-Marc Vallee. In 2011, Antoine (Kevin Parent) has a life most people would envy -- he's a successful club DJ living in Montreal with an international following, he has a beautiful girlfriend Rose (Evelyne Brochu), and is raising two healthy daughters. However, Rose is not Antoine's first love, and he's still infatuated with his ex-wife Carole (Helene Florent), the mother of his children. Carole hopes he'll someday return to her, though despite his feelings there's little evidence to suggest he will. In 1969, Jacqueline (Vanessa Paradis) is a single mother who is raising a seven-year-old son Laurent (Marin Gerrier). Laurent was born with Down syndrome, and is not expected to live past 25; Jacqueline is determined to do whatever she can for her boy during the time he has, but as the stress of these demands take their toll, we learn that she and Carole share a special connection. Named for a song beloved by both Antoine and Laurent, Café de flore was an official selection at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

A working-class English boy who has been fortunate enough to be accepted into a posh private university struggles to realize his lifelong dream while simultaneously winning the heart of the girl he loves in a romantic, bittersweet comedy directed by Tom Vaughan and starring James McAvoy, Rebecca Hall, and Charles Dance. The time is the mid-'80s, and the University Challenge phenomenon is sweeping through England. Despite his underprivileged background, Essex boy Brian Jackson (McAvoy) knows that he has what it takes to make it to the finals on one of the most popular programs in all of England. Upon being accepted into Bristol, the ambitious young student soon tries out for the school's University Challenge team, and set the gears of his ultimate fantasy into motion. Effectively estranged from his single-parent mother (Catherine Tate) just for being accepted into the school, Brian soon gets set to cross yet another class line when he becomes smitten with his beautiful University Challenge teammate and attempts to woo her into his arms her with his formidable advanced general knowledge skills. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

The Cure: Out of the Woods is an unauthorized look at the goth rock legends the Cure. The film intercuts archival footage along with interviews given by many individuals who worked with the band throughout their lengthy career. This release is unauthorized, meaning there is no original music from the band in the film. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

This 1996 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Christine Baranski and features musical guest the Cure. ~ Skyler Miller, Rovi

This musical documentary follows British rock group The Cure through their performance at the classic Theater Antique D'Orange in the French countryside. Band members Robert Smith, Simon Gallup, Porl Thompson, Boris Williams, and Laurence Tolhurst make their way through 23 songs that echo the angst of their faithful teenage audience. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

Mixing imaginative but accessible melodies with intelligent (and often gloomy) lyrical conceits, the Cure were a group who produced expressive and challenging music that also connected with a mass audience. Massively popular in Europe, the Cure were also one of the first alternative rock groups to break big in the United States, scoring Top Ten albums and selling out arenas without the benefit of any appreciable commercial radio airplay. Rock Masters: The Cure is taken from a 1984 concert at the Barrowlands in Scotland, which was videotaped for broadcast by the BBC; selections include "The Walk," "10:15 Saturday Night," "A Forest," "Killing an Arab," and more. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi