Screenwriter William Goldman's novel The Princess Bride earned its own loyal audience on the strength of its narrative voice and its gently satirical, hyperbolic spin on swashbuckled adventure that seemed almost purely literary. For all its derring-do and vivid over-the-top characters, the book's joy was dictated as much by the deadpan tone of its narrator and a winking acknowledgement of the clichés being sent up. Miraculously, director Rob Reiner and Goldman himself managed to visualize this romantic fable while keeping that external voice largely intact: using a storytelling framework, avuncular Grandpa (Peter Falk) gradually seduces his sceptical grandson (Fred Savage) into the absurd, irresistible melodrama of the title story. And what a story: a lowly stable boy, Westley (Cary Elwes), pledges his love to the beautiful Buttercup (Robin Wright), only to be abducted and reportedly killed by pirates while Buttercup is betrothed to the evil Prince Humperdinck. Even as Buttercup herself is kidnapped by a giant, a scheming criminal mastermind, and a master Spanish swordsman, a mysterious masked pirate (could it be Westley?) follows in pursuit. As they sail toward the Cliffs of Insanity... The wild and woolly arcs of the story, the sudden twists of fate, and, above all, the cartoon-scaled characters all work because of Goldman's very funny script, Reiner's confident direction, and a terrific cast. Elwes and Wright, both sporting their best English accents, juggle romantic fervor and physical slapstick effortlessly, while supporting roles boast Mandy Patinkin (the swordsman Inigo Montoya), Wallace Shawn (the incredulous schemer Vizzini), and Christopher Guest (evil Count Rugen) with brief but funny cameos from Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, and Peter Cook. --Sam Sutherland
Criminal Minds revolves around an elite team of FBI profilers who analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds anticipating their next moves before they strike again. Special Agent Jason Gideon (Mandy Patinkin) is the FBI's top behavioral analyst and he joins the Behavioral Analysis Unit lead by Special Agent Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson) a family man who is able to gain people's trust and unlock their secrets. Also on the team are Elle Greenaway (Lola Glaudini) an agent with a background in sexual offenses; Special Agent Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) an expert on obsessional crimes; Special Agent Dr. Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) a classically misunderstood genius whose social IQ is as low as his intellectual IQ is high; Jennifer ""JJ"" Jareau (AJ Cook) a confident young agent who acts as the unit liaison for the team and Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) a computer wizard who helps research the cases. Each member brings his or her own area of expertise to the table as they pinpoint predators' motivations and identify their emotional triggers in the attempt to stop them. 1. Extreme Aggressor 2. Compulsion 3. Won't Get Fooled Again 4. Plain Sight 5. Broken Mirror 6. L.D.S.K. 7. The Fox 8. Natural Born Killer 9. Derailed 10. The Popular Kids 11. Blood Hungry 12. What Fresh Hell? 13. Poison 14. Riding The Lightning 15. Unfinished Business 16. The Tribe 17. A Real Rain 18. Somebody's Watching 19. Machismo 20. Charm And Harm 21. Secrets And Lies 22. The Fisher King
This popular show follows a group of FBI agents as they go inside the minds of vicious murderers.
Criminal Minds revolves around an elite team of FBI profilers who analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds anticipating their next moves before they strike again. Special Agent Jason Gideon (Mandy Patinkin) is the FBI's top behavioral analyst and he joins the Behavioral Analysis Unit lead by Special Agent Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson) a family man who is able to gain people's trust and unlock their secrets. Also on the team are Elle Greenaway (Lola Glaudini) an agent with a background in sexual offenses; Special Agent Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) an expert on obsessional crimes; Special Agent Dr. Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) a classically misunderstood genius whose social IQ is as low as his intellectual IQ is high; Jennifer ""JJ"" Jareau (AJ Cook) a confident young agent who acts as the unit liaison for the team and Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) a computer wizard who helps research the cases. Each member brings his or her own area of expertise to the table as they pinpoint predators' motivations and identify their emotional triggers in the attempt to stop them.
Screenwriter William Goldman's novel The Princess Bride earned its own loyal audience on the strength of its narrative voice and its gently satirical, hyperbolic spin on swashbuckled adventure that seemed almost purely literary. For all its derring-do and vivid over-the-top characters, the book's joy was dictated as much by the deadpan tone of its narrator and a winking acknowledgement of the clichés being sent up. Miraculously, director Rob Reiner and Goldman himself managed to visualize this romantic fable while keeping that external voice largely intact: using a storytelling framework, avuncular Grandpa (Peter Falk) gradually seduces his sceptical grandson (Fred Savage) into the absurd, irresistible melodrama of the title story. And what a story: a lowly stable boy, Westley (Cary Elwes), pledges his love to the beautiful Buttercup (Robin Wright), only to be abducted and reportedly killed by pirates while Buttercup is betrothed to the evil Prince Humperdinck. Even as Buttercup herself is kidnapped by a giant, a scheming criminal mastermind, and a master Spanish swordsman, a mysterious masked pirate (could it be Westley?) follows in pursuit. As they sail toward the Cliffs of Insanity... The wild and woolly arcs of the story, the sudden twists of fate, and, above all, the cartoon-scaled characters all work because of Goldman's very funny script, Reiner's confident direction, and a terrific cast. Elwes and Wright, both sporting their best English accents, juggle romantic fervor and physical slapstick effortlessly, while supporting roles boast Mandy Patinkin (the swordsman Inigo Montoya), Wallace Shawn (the incredulous schemer Vizzini), and Christopher Guest (evil Count Rugen) with brief but funny cameos from Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, and Peter Cook. --Sam Sutherland
Sometimes a day is all it takes. Today Henry Hackett (Michael Keaton) metro editor of a New York tabloid has some very big decisions to make. His heavily pregnant wife (Marisa Tomei) is facing urgent deadlines of her own. Henry' boss the managing editor (Glenn Close) is also reaching a crisis in her life and her senior (Robert Duvall) has just discovered he is an extremely sick man. To top it all the paper is in pursuit of a hot story that could expose a major scandal and fre
Football documentary directed by Rob Sloman. Using contemporary interviews and archive footage the documentary chronicles Howard Kendall's time in charge at Everton throughout the 1980s, focusing especially on the 1984-85 season when Everton won the league title as well as the European Cup Winners' Cup.
A young boy confined to bed with the flu is less than thrilled when his grandfather (Peter Falk) arrives to read him the story of The Princess Bride. It tells the adventures of Buttercup the most beautiful woman in the world and Westley the man she loves in the fairy-tale kingdom of Florin. When Buttercup is kidnapped Westley has to overcome some pretty tough obstacles if he is to rescue her from the clutches of three kidnappers - scaling the cliffs of insanity battling rodents of unusual size facing tortue in the Pit of Despair... True love has never been a snap.
The complete first series of perhaps the funniest sketch show to air during the 1980s on British TV!
Packed with 1500 questions and over 120 fantastic action clips The F.A. Premier League Superquiz is the ultimate test of your F.A. Premier League knowledge! The unique game play system allows you to score goals and make saves just like a real match. Whether you play as a single player or against your mates in teams this DVD game offers you hours of challenging F.A. Premier League competition that will keep you your friends and family entertained all season!
Abby Wallace (Collins) her two children and her best friend Kenny (Kaye) move to a secluded island where they try to fit in with an initially suspicious local population. What complicates matters further is that Kenny loves the children and Abby but oblivious she explores other amorous options on the island...
Criminal Minds revolves around an elite team of FBI profilers who analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds anticipating their next moves before they strike again.
Robert Duvall stars as the manager of a second rate Scottish football team in this drama about a man who must battle his own demons while taking on the club's American owner (Michael Keaton).
The complete second series of perhaps the funniest sketch show to air during the 1980s on British TV!
Bad KarmaRay Liotta stars as Jack Malloy a hardcore career criminal until a near-death experience causes him to turn his world around. But when his former partner Yates (Dominic Purcell of Prison Break and Straw Dogs is released from prison he tracks Jack down to blackmail him into one last job. For one of them coming to terms with the past will be bloody murder... Officer DownOne year ago dirty cop Detective Callahan (Stephen Dorff) was shot in a drug bust gone wrong and saved by an anonymous stranger who gave him a second chance to clean up his life. But when the stranger finally comes forward seeking revenge against the men responsible for a string of assaults on young women at a local strip club Callahan must go rogue to find the attacker in an effort to hide how his past played a part in these crimes. His desperation to find the attacker and cover his tracks takes him down a violent road of deception cover-ups and fraud. Can he play the 'good cop' and track down the assailant while still keeping his reputation clean? The EntitledWithout the security of the job he wants or the future he dreamed of Paul Dynan (Kevin Zegers) plans the perfect crime to help his struggling family - extort a fortune from three wealthy men (Ray Liotta Victor Garber Stephen McHattie). The plan: to abduct their socialite children (Laura Vandervoort Dustin Milligan and John Bregar) and collect a healthy ransom of $3-million dollars. Over the course of one long night Paul and his accomplices hold the rich kids hostage awaiting the ransom with little idea of the secrets that will surface between the fathers when they are forced to choose between their children and their money. Once blood is shed and things go horribly wrong Paul must fight to stay one step ahead of his own twisted game.
The third series of Naked Video went out in the early months of 1989. There's nothing like kicking a decade when it's down and from their hard-boiled base North of the Border the team - including Gregor Fisher Elaine C. Smith Andy Gray Jonathan Watson and Tony Roper - really stuck the boot in. From be-suited bullshi**ers and furry dice to the wine bar and the wild child the show garnered every laugh going.
Tomb Raider Exploring lost empires finding priceless treasures punishing villains in mortal combat: it's all in a day's work for adventurer Lara Croft (Angelina Jolie). A secret from her father's (Jon Voight) past is about to lead Lara to her greatest challenge: the Triangle of Light a legendary artefact with the power to alter space and time. Lara must find the Triangle before it falls in to the clutch of the Illuminati a secret society bent on world domination. To stop the Illuminati Lara will have to survive a cross-continental chase filled with unimaginable danger. But for the Tomb Raider danger is the name of the game. Mission Impossible 2 How do you prevent terrorists from unleashing mayhem on the entire world? You don't. This is a job for IMF agent Ethan Hunt. The world's greatest spy returns in the movie event of the year M:I-2. Top action director John Woo brings his own brand of excitement to the mission that finds Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) partnering up with the beautiful Nyah Hall (Thandie Newton) to stop renegade agent Sean Ambrose (Dougray Scott) from releasing a new kind of terror on an unsuspecting world. But before the mission is complete they'll traverse the globe and have to choose between everything they love and everything they believe. Top Gun Top Gun takes a look at the danger and excitement that awaits every pilot at the Navy's prestigious fighter weapons school. Tom Cruise is superb as Maverick Mitchell a daring young fighter who's out to become the best. And Kelly McGillis sizzles as the civilian instructor who teaches Maverick a few things you can't learn in a classroom. Forrest Gump Forrest Gump is the movie triumph that became a phenomenon. Tom Hanks gives an astonishing performance as Forrest an everyman whose simple innocence comes to embody a generation... The Untouchables Brian De Palma's 'The Untouchables' is a must-see masterpiece: set to a classic Ennio Morricone score this is the glorious and fierce depiction of the larger than life mob warlord who ruled Prohibition-era Chicago - and the law enforcer who vowed to bring him down. This classic confrontation between good and evil stars Kevin Costner as federal agent Eliot Ness Robert De Niro as gangland kingpin Al Capone and Sean Connery winning an Oscar as Malone the cop who teaches Ness how to beat the mob: shoot fast and shoot first.
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