Luigi Pirandello's modern classic, starring Andy Griffith in a brilliant departure from his television persona as a country sheriff, along with Academy Award-winner John Houseman (The Paper Chase), is directed by Stacy Keach, who has transposed the play's traditional theatrical setting to a television studio. As a group of actors prepare for a rehearsal of a TV adaptation of another Pirandello play, The Rules of the Game, the television monitors in the control booth give way to an electrical...
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride is another made-for-video sequel to a Disney masterpiece. As with the Beauty and the Beast and Pocahontas sequels, most of the recognisable vocal talents return, creating a worthwhile successor to the highest-grossing animated film ever. We pick up the story as the lion king, Simba (voiced by Matthew Broderick) and Nala (Moira Kelly) have a new baby cub, a girl named Kiara (Neve Campbell). Like her father before, she seeks adventure and ends up outside the Pridelands, where lions loyal to the evil Scar (who died in the original) have lived with revenge in their hearts. The leader, Zira (a spunky turn from Suzanne Pleshette), schemes to use her son Kovu (Jason Marsden) to destroy Simba. As luck with have it, Kiara has bumped into Kovu and fallen in love. This all sounds familiar since all of Disney's straight-to-video sequels have played it very safe, nearly repeating the originals' story, tone, and pace. Perhaps there were too many cooks for this production. Besides the two screenplay credits, there are eight other writers credited for additional written material. The look of the film has none of the surprise of the original but is far superior to other animated videos. In fact, the film played in European cinemas. For children, the sequel will be a favourite. The comic antics of Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumba (Ernie Sabella) are enjoyable, as is Andy Dick as Nuka, the mixed-up older son of Zira. And there's plenty of action. The best element is the music. Relying on more African-influenced music, the five songs featured are far superior to those in Disney's other sequels. Zira's song of revenge, "My Lullaby," was cowritten by Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon. The oustanding opening number, "He Lives in You", was created for the Lion King Broadway smash and now finds a whole new audience. --Doug Thomas
Brother Ambrose (Marty Feldman) is asked by Father Thelonious (Wilfrid Hyde-White) to leave their monastery and go to Los Angeles in search of Armageddon T. Thunderbird (Andy Kaufman) a big-time television evangelist. Brother Ambrose's mission is to ask Armageddon T. Thunderbird's Church of Divine Profit to pay off the monastery's mortgage. But as Brother Ambose makes his journey he has to encounter temptation and sin in the guises of a seedy evangelist Dr. Sebastian Melmoth (Peter Boyle) a street-walking prostitute Mary (Louise Lasser) and finally the rapacious dollar totting G.O.D. (Richard Pryor).
In 1972 it was the jungles of 'Nam. In 1985 it's the streets of America. Different places same job. Upon his return from Vietnam an ex-soldier finds his neighborhood in Atlanta has deteriorated badly and is being terrorized by a vicious street gang. He calls some of his GI buddies and together they hatch a plan to get rid of the gang.
House Of Flying Daggers (Dir. Zhang Yimou 2004) It is 859AD; the Tang Dynasty at its height one of the most enlightened empires in Chinese history is in decline. The Emperor is incompetent and the government is corrupt. Unrest is spreading throughout the land and many rebel armies are forming in protest. The largest and most prestigious is an underground alliance called the House of Flying Daggers. The House of Flying Daggers operates mysteriously stealing from the rich
This DVD release features 4 of Fred's best episodes selected by series creator Joss Whedon. Winifred ""Fred"" Burkle (Amy Acker) is a scatterbrained genius rescued by Angel from an alternative universe and life of servitude. It has taken a while for Fred to readjust to the real world but the help of her friends especially Gunn has been invaluable. Fred's story features her rescue a visit from her parents and an assassination attempt on her old science teacher! Episodes compris
Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce were the legendary rhythm section behind The Smiths. Here for the first time on film they tell the story of their time in the group. Speaking with candour honesty and humour they offer a unique insight into the private life of the groundbreaking band. ""The DVD is a very real account of what happened when we were in The Smiths "" says Joyce. ""We wanted people to know what it was really like. It is more truthful than anything we have revealed in interviews before because we were relaxed with how it was done and who was doing it."" This is the first documentary about The Smiths to be released on DVD and begins with the story of the band's origins in Manchester. The film takes us through the trip to London that secured their record deal the eventful recording of their debut album the tours the trips to the US and the superfandom. But this is no puff piece: Rourke and Joyce speak frankly about what it was really like to be in a band with Morrissey and Marr about Joyce winning his wife back by telling her he was going to be on Top Of The Pops and about Rourke's heroin addiction that briefly ended his career in the band. ""It isn't about attacking Johnny or Morrissey "" says Rourke. ""Despite the fact that the band ended in a messy way we shared a lot of things and we adopted an almost gang-like mentality. We still have many loyalities to each other as a result of that."" Produced and directed by Manchester-based friend Stephen Petricco and introduced by Mark Standley Inside The Smiths is peppered with archive photos (shot by original Smiths photographer Stephen Wright) exclusive interviews and footage of Mike and Andy today. Alongside in-depth interviews with the former Smiths friends and fans including New Order's Peter Hook The Fall's Mark E Smith Buzzcocks frontman Pete Shelley Ricky Wilson and Nick Hodgson of The Kaiser Chiefs and Ordinary Boys singer Preston offer their own unique insight into what made The Smiths so special.
Featuring death defying stunt work on a scale beyond your imagination and starring Asian cinema legend Andy Lau ('Infernal Affairs')comes the multi-award winning, action sensation "Battle Of Wits" on DVD and Blu-ray
Two Warriors in the Battle of a lifetime! From the Director of The Storm Riders comes this stunning incredible Special Effects Swordplay Epic Blockbuster! The elusive Sword Saint (played by Superstar Andy Lau) requests a duel with God of Sword (Ekin Cheng from The Storm Riders) at the Apex of the Forbidden City to see who is the world's finest swordsman. As the date of the duel nears however troubles soon befall The Imperial City from surprise attacks to a daring conspiracy against the Emperor until everything is revealed at the climactic spectacular fight. A jaw dropping Martial Arts fantasy extravaganza in the tradition of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and The Matrix The Duel breaks new cinematic grounds with its stupendous visual effects and thrilling action sequences choreographed by the legendary Ching Sui Tung (Dragon Inn Swordsman Two). Brace yourself for The Duel.
When Stacey Lockwood the cheerleader and beauty from Santa Mira High is murdered the chief suspect is another pupil. At the trial the whole community is under scrutiny for the pressure it places on the young. Based on a true story.
It is six years after the dramatic and violent events of Rich And Famous. Kwok (Andy Lau) the former right-hand man of Triad boss Chai (Chow Yun Fat) has retired and left Hong Kong in order to settle down and raise a family. Chai himself is now a successful businessman with a wife and son. Meanwhile Kwok's double-crossing stepbrother Yung (Alex Mann) has been released from prison after serving time for his assassination attempt on Chai and his bride on their wedding day. Still driven by jealousy and hatred Yung has built up his own criminal empire and is determined to exact his revenge on Chai.
As an heir to family fortune, Jin-hyuk has money, the looks, the charm, everything except finding the love of his life. So he sets up a cake shop where women are sure to come. He hires Sun-woo, a talented patissier who had a crush on Jin-hyuk back in high school. Along with and ex-boxing champion Gi-beom and a clueless bodyguard Su-young, the four unique and handsome young men stir up the quiet neighbourhood at their cake shop, Antique. Although seemingly careless and happy, each of the four men have unforgettable past that they are afraid to face. But their secrets slowly begin to unravel.
There is no denying that Andy Williams is one of the greatest entertainers of our time. During its 9 year run on NBC ""The Andy Williams Show"" was enjoyed by millions of people around the world and won three Emmys for Best Variety Series. This compilation hand-picked by Andy himself features priceless moments from the golden age of live television. This digitally remastered video presents Andy at his best performing both solo and with some of the greatest music stars of our time among them Tony Bennett Bobby Darin Sammy Davis Jr. Ella Fitzgerald and Judy Garland. Take center stage with Andy as he and these entertainment legends perform some of the most memorable duets ever seen on music TV! Tracklist: 1. On A Wonderful Day Like Today 2. Do Re Mi - Andy Williams & Eddie Fisher/Bobby Darin 3. Give Me The Simple Life - Andy Williams & Pearl Bailey 4. I'm An Old Cowhand - Andy Williams & Sammy Davis Jr. 5. Way You Look Tonight 6. City Medley - Andy Williams & Tony Bennett 7. In The Arms Of Love - Andy Williams & Henry Mancini 8. Introduction - Judy Garland 9. In A Little Spanish Town - Andy Williams & Bing Crosby 10. Lida Rose - Andy Williams & The Osmonds 11. Look Down That Lonesome Road - Andy Williams & Ella Fitzgerald 12. Girl From Ipanema - Andy Williams & Antonio Carlos Jobim 13. Introduction - Jerry Lewis 14. Pawnbroker 15. Language Of Love - Andy Williams & Julie Andrews 16. May Each Day
Neil Patrick Harris stars as Dr. Blowhole in the complete Blowhole story from the Emmy award-winning DreamWorks Animation and Nickelodeon series, The Penguins Of Madagascar. In this three-part saga, Skipper and the Penguins face off against their sinister nemesis and must put a stop to his diabolical plans for revenge... and more revenge. With five original musical numbers, it's a super-spy spoof of Penguins proportions!
Wimbledon 2009 is the definitive story of the 123rd Championships. In the Men's Singles the defending champion Rafael Nadal dramatically withdrew because of injury leaving Roger Federer the favourite to win his sixth crown. In the Ladies Singles defending champion Venus Williams was also attempting to win her sixth title. Andy Murray carried the hopes of the home nation. In the fourth round against the Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka the Scot came through a five-set epic which ended at 10.38pm under the new Centre Court roof the latest a match has finished at SW19. Serena Williams defeated Russia's Elena Dementieva in the longest ever Ladies Semi Final with the American coming back from the brink of defeat. On July 4th the Ladies Final was an all-American family affair Serena Williams versus her older sister Venus. Serena won her third Wimbledon title and the sisters went on to win the Ladies Doubles title. In the Men's Final Roger Federer secured a record-breaking fifteenth Grand Slam singles title defeating the American Andy Roddick who had beaten Andy Murray in the Semi Finals. In the record books Federer has now surpassed Pete Sampras who was present on the Centre Court for the final. Narrated by Sam Hazeldine written by Barry Flatman and featuring exclusive contributions from Roger Federer Serena Williams Venus Williams Andy Roddick Andy Murray Martina Navratilova Pete Sampras and Rod Laver this documentary is a dramatic and highly entertaining record of the proceedings at The Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon 2009.
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.
When a criminal mastermind is given only weeks to live he begins a psychological game with fatal consequences: over the next 72 hours he plans to take on the whole police force but there is one police negotiator who sees through his agenda and has vowed to stop his adversary at all costs... Director Johnny To brings a stylish flair to 'Running Out Of Time' a compelling cat-and-mouse crime drama that became a box-office smash in Hong Kong with truly outstanding performances from both Lau Ching Wan (Colour of the Truth) and Andy Lau which earned him the Best Actor prize at the 2000 Hong Kong Film Awards.
Disc 1 - How To Take Up Coarse Fishing: Top coach Kenny Collings has helped hundreds of newcomers succeed in coarse fishing at Old Bury Hill Lake in Surrey and in regular columns in Angler's Mail and Coarse Angling. As a tackle dealer and DAM consultant Kenny knows better than most how to steer beginners in the right direction to avoid making possibly costly mistakes. In session one Kenny explains all about basic tackle bait and rigs. In session two Kenny deals with the different approaches required for rivers lakes and canals. Disc 2 - How To Take Up Carp Fishing: Top coach Andy Little has helped hundreds of newcomers succeed in carp fishing through his Pro-Fish courses at Old Bury Hill Lake in Surrey and through his regular columns in Angler's Mail. He is one of Britain's most admired carp specialists with and enviable scoresheet of big fish including a record-breaking 50 carp over 30lb from English Waters. In session one Andy explains all about tackle bait and basic techniques. In session two Andy takes a look at water craft and tactics to improve your chances of catching fish. Disc 3 - On Your Doorstep Fishing: In the rural surroundings of the Grand Union Canal close to bustling Milton Keynes Lee Deeks puts the many skills taught to him by top angler Keith Arthur into practice against the many roach perch and bream that inhabit this easily accessible waterway. We take a look at the catch and go through the lessons Lee has been taught to help him on his way to become a competent angler.
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