"Seven Pounds" tells the emotional story of a man who will change the lives of seven strangers forever.
In the year 3000, man is no match for the Psychlos, a manipulative race of aliens on a quest for global domination. Led by the seductive and powerful Terl (Travolta), the Psychlos have taken all natural resources for themselves and left mankind behind to
Fourteen-year-old Mattie Ross's father has been shot in cold blood by the coward Tom Chaney, and she is determined to bring him to justice...even if it means siding with the dangerous Rooster Cogburn.
With a core audience of gameboys and hot-rodders aged 25 and under, xXx 2 is the kind of action movie that requires literally no thought to enjoy. With Vin Diesel's original character just killed in Bora Bora (for details, see the uncensored unrated director's cut of xXx), Ice Cube steps in to play bad-ass, and the whole franchise takes on a hip-hop edge that's almost admirably absurd. The asinine plot is anarchy in Washington, D.C., as an insanely hawkish Secretary of State (Willem Dafoe) plots a Capitol coup just as the President (Peter Strauss, playing it straight) is giving his state-of-the-union address. All of this is prefaced by Cube's recruitment as a former Navy SEAL turned new-xXx, escaping from jail (Dafoe's character put him there), hooking up with an old flame who runs a chop-shop full of the world's hottest wheels, and reuniting with his old commander (Samuel L. Jackson) for a bullet-train climax that feels like Mission Impossible Lite. You could argue that Diesel's the smartest guy in the franchise for cashing out early, but xXx 2 gets the job done in passable fashion, with action veteran Lee Tamahori delivering the goods while he waits for a grown-up script to come along. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
The classic `rock and roll' film of the 50's and the Jayne Mansfield movie featuring her legendary strut down the street to Little Richard's title song while holding a pair of strategically placed milk bottles melting ice and shattering glasses. Around a simple comic plot - gangster hires alcoholic press agent to make a singing star out of his incredibly voluptuous but tone-deaf girlfriend - director Frank Tashlin creates a feast for eyes and ears in `the grandeur of CinemaScope' a
While the plot of this Australian film may seem a bit familiar (the Ugly Duckling meets Dirty Dancing), the humourous tone and superb dance sequences will make you forget the movie's predictability. Scott (Paul Mercurio) is a champion ballroom dancer who wants to dance "his own steps". Fran is the homely, beginning dancer who convinces Scott that he should dance his own steps...with her. Complicating matters are Scott's domineering mother (Pat Thompson), a former dancer herself, who wants her son to win the Australian Pan-Pacific Championship (the same contest she lost years ago), and a conniving dance committee that is determined that "there are no new steps!" The dancing is enjoyable, yet not overwhelming, and the movie strives hard not to take itself too seriously (the beginning of the film is even styled as a pseudo-documentary). Strictly Ballroom, while not so subtly imparting its moral ("A life lived in fear is a life half-lived"), is a funny romp that's sure to be a crowd pleaser. --Jenny Brown, Amazon.com
Available for the first time on Blu-Ray, Jesus Christ Superstar (1973). Rock opera of the last week in the life of Jesus Christ. The Last Supper and Crucifixion are events which impel this mystical/musical translation of the famous Broadway rock opera. Special Features: An Exclusive Interview with Master Lyricist Tim Rice Photo Gallery Jesus Christ Superstar Theatrical Trailer Feature Commentary with Director Norman Jewison and Actor Ted Neely
In 1981, Absence of Malice was a prescient drama set in the world of journalism just before its power exploded out of control. The title refers to a verbal loophole effectively allowing invasion of privacy. After months of fruitlessly investigating the disappearance of a prominent figure, the Justice Division contrive to leak a story that'll flush out information. Unfortunately they pick on the one news gal with a moral backbone lurking behind the all-business façade. Sally Field is superb at controlling the contradictions within Megan, and is perfect next to the resolutely calm Gallagher (an Oscar-nominated Paul Newman). His bogus investigation is sure to backfire, and once the two get together it does so in the most satisfying of ways. Shot in gloriously sunny Miami locations, the film has a constant atmosphere of realism. When it's time to point the finger of blame, the film is given over to the starriest of cameos from Wilfred Brimley as the straight-talking Assistant Attorney General. His differentiation between truth and accuracy ought to be required learning for all journalists. On the DVD: The sound may be mono, but the picture is crisp enough. A minute-long deleted scene expanding Gallagher's business crisis is in poor condition however and doesn't add much. Neither does the theatrical trailer or three mini Filmographies of director Sidney Pollack, Newman and Field. The real extra treat is a 30-minute documentary, which features new interviews with Pollack, writer Kurt Luedtke, Newman and Field. Everyone has fond memories of making the film, even Field despite her bruises after the rough-and-tumble scene with the usually genteel Newman. --Paul Tonks
Stunning BBC dramatisation of the decline and fall of three European dynasties featuring an amazing cast of British actors. In the latter half of the 19th Century, three ruling houses dominated Europe: the Hapsburgs of Austria-Hungary, the Romanovs of Russia and Hohenzollerns of Germany. Centuries of despotism, a continued lack of social reform and the advent of the devastating First World War caused the vultures of revolution to star t circling. This 13-part epic drama features a who's who ...
Paterson is a bus driver in the city of Paterson, New Jersey they share the name. He's also a poet, recording his daily observations and thoughts in the form of beautiful prose. Paterson thrives on routine: he drives his bus route, he goes home for dinner with his wife Laura, he walks his dog, he visits his local bar for one beer. By contrast, Laura's world is ever-changing, with new projects and ideas striking her daily. During the course of one fateful week, Paterson experiences both triumph and disaster, and finds inspiration from the most unlikely source. A sublime new film from Jim Jarmusch (Only Lovers Left Alive), starring Adam Driver (Star Wars: Force Awakens) and Golshifteh Farahani (Rosewater).
Following the death of his family in an aeroplane crash a man plots an elaborate revenge scheme on those responsible
Clive Donner's (The Caretaker) modish and glossy swinging Sixties comedy follows the sexual exploits of irrepressible teenager Jamie (Barry Evans) who is full of adolescent energy obsessed by sex and determined to lose his virginity. Based on the book by respected British author and journalist Hunter Davies (The Beatles authorized biography) and with music by The Spencer Davies Group and Traffic Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush caused a considerable stir when first released due to its taboo-busting portrayal of permissive 60s society and is now rightly regarded as a definitive British coming-of-age film. Unavailable in any format since its initial theatrical run this lost cult classic now receives its home video premier in High-definition.
Ranch hand Pete Perkins vows to keep his promise and bury a friend in his hometown in Mexico.
After 10 years with the FBI former FBI serial killer profiler Frank Black (Lance Henriksen) returns home to Seattle with his family . However his work experience has left him able to ""see"" into the minds of killers. This makes him a valued member of the Millennium Group a shadowy organisation dedicated to tracking evil and bringing its perpetrators to justice... The second season of episodes comprising: 1. The Beginning And The End 2. Beware Of The Dog 3. Sense And Antisense
A two-week stay in the country excludes the troublesome class 5C but their leader is able to convince the headmaster that it's just what they need... Based on the the original TV series starring John Alderton and Joan Sanderson this is classic seventies comedy at its finest. It also features the vocal talents of Cilla Black with 'La La La Lu'.
Mike Regan has everything he could ever want, a beautiful family and a top of the line smart house. The company he owns is on the verge of changing flight leasing forever. That is, until the relationship with his I.T. advisor turns nasty, to the point where his teenage daughter is being stalked and his family is under attack through every technological facet of their lives.
All six episodes from the 22nd series of the ITV crime drama set in the picturesque Midsomer region. DCI John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon) and his team investigate several more cases including a murder mystery weekend that turns deadly, a rising body count linked to the latest Midsomer Mummers charity production of 'The Pirates of Penzance' and a body found surrounded by occult symbols. The episodes are: 'The Wolf Hunter of Little Worthy', 'The Stitcher Society', 'Happy Families', 'The Scarecrow Murders', 'For Death Prepare' and 'The Witches of Angel's Rise'.
Joel Fleischman is a nebbishy Jewish doctor from New York City, and a fresh faced medical school graduate. He's also about to begin the four year service contract he promised to the state of Alaska, who financed his education. But he just happened to forget reading some of the stipulations in his contract, that has assigned him to the small post of Cicely, Alaska. A town of 215 people that welcomes it's newest resident with open arms. As he contends with the daily lives and rituals of these all too normal and trusting folk, Joel just might realize that Cicely's quieter ways are probably more civilized than the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. Made up of Cicely's various residents, patients and friends of Fleischman include wealthy former astronaut Maurice Minnifield; feisty pilot Maggie O'Connell; Mayor and saloon owner Holling Vincoeur; his sweet, naive waitress girlfriend Shelly Tambo (who's old enough to be his daughter); intellectual ex-con and disc jockey Chris Stevens; Joel's far wiser and very quiet receptionist Marilyn Whirlwind; kindly store owner Ruth-Anne Miller, and avid film buff Ed Chigliak. Enjoy once again, now fully restored and sourced from hi-definition masters, all 110 episodes, over 6 seasons, with all the original music as you remember it.Northern Exposure was nominated for over fifty Emmy Awards, winning 7 and nominated for 10 Golden Globe awards, winning 2. It is a heart-warming comedy drama that has since become a cult classic Bonus Material: 4 and a half hours of bonus content including: Deleted Scenes Gag Reels Promo Reels Unexposed Footage
This magical new film adaptation of Shakespeare's best-loved comedy takes your imagination on a voyage of discovery. Set in a contemporary landscape immersed in vibrant colour RSC Artistic Director Adrian Noble makes use of stunning special effects to create a fresh inspiring and hugely entertaining Shakespearean spectacle. The wonder of Shakespeare's delightful comedy masterpiece is brought to life by the talents of the world famous Royal Shakespeare Company. We are drawn into a world of magic fantasy imagination romance and love; where fairies mix with lovers and players and everything is not quite what it seems. The introduction of a new character The Boy adds a new dimension as we enter into his fantasy dream world one midsummer night. With the perfect balance of traditional influences and modern interpretation A Midsummer Night's Dream is an intoxicating and passionate cocktail.
A colourful action film about the Battle Of Thermopylae in 480 B.C. King Leodinas (Richard Egan), with the help of locals, tries to stop the attack of thousands of Persian invaders led by King Xerxes (David Farrar).
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