'Razzle Dazzle'lifts the curtain on the eager members of Mr Jonathon's Dance Academy as they prepare for Australia's most prestigious dance competition.
The Armstrong & Miller Show: Series 3
Nadia is the mail-order bride of sweet but dull bank clerk John, and although she's as beautiful as he hoped she's hardly the ideal non-smoking, English speaking wife he hoped for...
Set among the Italian-American community of Manhattan and adapted by Vincent Patrick from his own novel, 1984's The Pope of Greenwich Village just about gets by on its charm. It stars Mickey Rourke as Charlie, a small-time grafter who is on the point of making his big move and breakaway. Unfortunately, the pull of family ties means that he's hampered by his cousin Paulie (Eric Roberts), an ambitious and excitable idiot who manages to cock up absolutely everything he turns his hand to, bringing down Charlie with him every time. After he gets the pair of them sacked from a restaurant, Paulie helps set up a safecracking deal with older hand Kenneth MacMillan. Trouble is, theyre robbing the local mafia boss. Rourke and Roberts' relationship is modelled closely on that of Harvey Keitel and Robert DeNiro in Scorcese's Mean Streets, only without quite the same harrowing consequences. This being the 1980s there's much De Niro-esque methodology, which generally consists of repeating lines at least twice ("Fix your tie! Fix your tie!"). The element of improv sees the film veer off course occasionally, while Darryl Hannah is her usual oddly semi-detached self in the role of Rourke's girlfriend. However, it's Roberts' performance as the exasperating and energetic Paulie which carries the film, with solid support from numerous Goodfellas and Sopranos regulars. On the DVD: The Pope of Greenwich Village arrives on disc in a decent enough but hardly pristine print. The sole extra is the original trailer, which means the only real benefit of acquiring this on DVD is storage convenience. --David Stubbs
The Prince And Me: This fairy tale is about to get real. Paige (Julia Stiles) has her future all mapped out. A fastidious pre-med student at the University of Wisconsin she's vowed nothing will deter her from becoming a doctor... Until she meets Edward (Luke Mably); the dashing playboy Crown Prince of Denmark who's trying to escape a life he never chose. He's enrolled incognito at Paige's school to ""find himself"" and to take a detour from his destiny as king. Paige and ""Eddie"" end up as lab partners and discover there's more chemistry between them than just the classroom variety. Will he step away from his place in the Danish monarchy to be with her? Will she lose sight of her dream to become a doctor? The Prince And Me 2 - The Royal Wedding: Love Reigns Supreme. With just weeks before their royal wedding Paige (Kam Heskin) and Edvard (Luke Mably) find their relationship-and the Danish monarchy-in jeopardy when an old law is brought to light stating that an unmarried heir to the throne can only marry a woman of noble blood or else he must relinquish his crown.
The most famous the most acclaimed and the most intriguing of all classic television thrillers starring Patrick McGoohan as a man with no name but with only a number.... Number Six. Trapped in an inescapable village Number Six is discovering that life is a battle with the ever-changing Number Two and that there may never be an end to the nightmare. Episode 17 - Fall Out: The Prisoner has won he has earned the rights to be an individual and not a number. The Alternate Chimes Of Big Ben: This is the USA press release version of The Chimes Of Big Ben with alternative opening and closing credits different theme music and different scenes. The Prisoner Companion: This US produced documentary tries to explain the many unanswered question posed throughout the short series.
Moving Wallpaper depicts the behind-the-scenes backbiting at the making of ITV1 brand new soap entitled 'Echo Beach'. Mastermninded by producer Jonathan Pope(Ben Miller)who is determined to make it the most talked-about show in Britain.
After Berke gets dumped by Allison the love of his life he'll do anything to get her back. Against the advice of his buddies Dennis (sisqo) and Felix Berke Desperately follows Allison's lead and joins the school play. But when he struggle on stage Berke gets bailed out by his friends little sister Kelly (Kirsten Dunst) who just might be the one to help him get over his ex.
A sex symbol becomes a thing", says Marilyn Monroe, her voice being approximated by Trudi Jo Marie Keck, who also doubles as the editor of We Remember Marilyn, an historical appreciation of the life of the much-vaunted sex goddess. "I always thought symbols were things you clashed together", she continues to muse, "but if I'm going to be a symbol of anything, I'd rather it be sex than some other things there are symbols for. I know how they'll remember me: 'Here lies Marilyn Monroe, 34-24-36'. But, anyway, they'll remember me." And remember her they do, in this concoction written and directed by Ted Newsom (Ed Wood--Look Back in Angora). Newsom doesn't bother to cite the source for the above words ascribed to Ms. Monroe so it's hard to say where they came from, but they pointedly set the tone for any discussion of sex-symbol iconography. And how better to sum up a career that moved between celebrity and the highest seats of power on a vehicle of sex, and ended early and abruptly. Film clips, photos (where Marilyn the icon truly shone), and a rich array of stock footage form the backdrop for the proceedings. At one point, the voice of director John Huston enriches the soundtrack. --Jim Gay, Amazon.com
A Cinderella Story: Meet high school student Sam (Hilary Duff) who scrubs floors at a diner copes with her wicked stepmother and stepsisters and all the while dreams of Princeton (the perfect spot for a would-be princess to find a prince). But maybe she has a Prince Charming already: her anonymous e-mail buddy (Chad Michael Murray) who arranges to meet her at the Halloween dance. Sam panics when Mr. Anonymous turns out to be the coolest guy on campus. Can he love a girl who
A winner always knows where he is going. A champion never forgets. Emmy Award-winning screen and stage star John Leguizamo stars and makes his directorial debut in this hard-hitting story of a talented young boxer who must navigate the path between his newfound fame with all its seductive trappings and his humble yet proud roots as a Latin growing up in Jackson Heights Queens. Surrounded by his childhood friends and an old school trainer Lex Vargas endures a devastating personal loss before turning professional eventually signing with a high-profile promoter in order to accelerate his career and get a title shot. The move brings Lex fame fortune a new house and a sexy girlfriend - but threatens to undermine the longtime bonds and proud heritage he shares with his old friends from Queens.
Based on an incredible true story The Express follows the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis (Rob Brown) the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. Following his draft by the NFL tragedy struck the star athlete and he was never able to take the professional field. But his tale would forever change the face of professional sports. Raised in poverty in Pennsylvania coal-mining country Davis overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to become an unstoppable running back for the Syracuse Orangemen. Under the guidance of coach Ben Schwartzwalder (Dennis Quaid)-a hard-nosed surrogate father with an obsession for winning a national championship - Davis would develop from an impressive high-school athlete into a legend. While everyone agreed Ernie Davis was a miracle player few thought this quiet young man would become an icon for the burgeoning civil rights movement dividing America in the early 1960s. Refusing to play by the unspoken racist rules of the day Davis broke through one barrier after another to alter the way fans looked at men of his color. Though leukemia struck the player a terrible blow in the prime of his life his spirit soared when most would crumble. Forcing his bull-headed coach to re-examine a life lived in color-based privilege Davis would join the ranks of black pioneers who inspired a movement that smashed barriers on and off the playing field.
Bean - The Ultimate Disaster Movie: When the Royal National Gallery of London is asked to send their finest scholar to oversee the unveiling of Whistler's Mother in California they send their most inept and detested employee in a desperate attempt to get him out of their lives. That employee is Mr. Bean - the master of disaster! Within days of his arrival Mr. Bean destroys virtually everything he comes into contact with be it the career and marriage of his host or America's greatest painting. Forget volcanoes and alien invasions - horror now has a human face. Johnny English: Rowan Atkinson plays bumbling Johnny English the last remaining British spy and Brtain's last hope. With the assistant of his sidekick Bough he must investigate the mysterious theft of The Crown Jewels. The prime suspects are Pascal Sauvage a mysterious French entrepeneur and the enticing Lorna Campbell. Johnny must get to the truth without denting the nation's pride... or his Aston Martin!
'Razzle Dazzle'lifts the curtain on the eager members of Mr Jonathon's Dance Academy as they prepare for Australia's most prestigious dance competition.
When James Cagney starred in the movie adaptation of The Time of Your Life in 1948, it was hotly been debated whether William Saroyans stage play was really filmable at all. Because of its small cast, because all the action takes place on a single claustrophobic set, because the "plot" consists entirely of sub-plots, and because Saroyans "dirty sentimentality" isnt to everyones taste, such doubts are still understandable today. However, accept the movie for what it is--a play in a box--and youll be captivated. The story revolves around a slightly down-at-heel bar-restaurant, where a group of disparate characters come and go as their stories gradually unfold. They include an ex-prostitute desperately seeking a new life, a dancer looking for a break into showbusiness, a down-and-out who discovers a vocation as a pianist, a beer-sodden cowboy and a villainous "stoolie" who, needless to say, gets his comeuppance. This gaggle of misfits is presided over by an enigmatic, champagne-drinking philanthropist (brilliantly played by Cagney) who gently nudges them towards their goals while indulging his own fascination with the minutiae of daily life. Throughout this quietly delightful picture the audience are not told why hes this way, but it is possible to make an educated guess. On the DVD: The Time of Your Life might be a classic, but it apparently warrants no extra features. The black and white picture is 4:3. --Roger Thomas
New York Minute (Mary-Kate And Ashley Olsen): This action comedy follows one monumental day in the lives of sisters Roxanne and Jane Ryan. The academic and sophisticated Jane is due to deliver a speech to qualify for an Oxford scholarship. Meanwhile laid-back punk rocker Roxy is hoping to get a demo for her band. But their plans go astray and they end up in the middle of a shady black market deal. The girls must work together to get themselves out of trouble despite being pursued by their truant officer. (Dir. Dennie Gordon 2004) A Cinderella Story: Meet high school student Sam (Hilary Duff) who scrubs floors at a diner copes with her wicked stepmother and stepsisters and all the while dreams of Princeton (the perfect spot for a would-be princess to find a prince). But maybe she has a Prince Charming already: her anonymous e-mail buddy (Chad Michael Murray) who arranges to meet her at the Halloween dance. Sam panics when Mr. Anonymous turns out to be the coolest guy on campus. Can he love a girl who isn't part of the in crowd? Can fairy tales come true? Sure - but only if Sam stands up for herself and turns her dreams into reality. (Dir. Mark Rosman 2004 Cert. PG) The Prince And Me: This fairy tale is about to get real. Paige (Julia Stiles) has her future all mapped out. A fastidious pre-med student at the University of Wisconsin she's vowed nothing will deter her from becoming a doctor... Until she meets Edward (Luke Mably); the dashing playboy Crown Prince of Denmark who's trying to escape a life he never chose. He's enrolled incognito at Paige's school to ""find himself"" and to take a detour from his destiny as king. Paige and ""Eddie"" end up as lab partners and discover there's more chemistry between them than just the classroom variety. Will he step away from his place in the Danish monarchy to be with her? Will she lose sight of her dream to become a doctor? (Dir. Martha Coolidge 2004 Cert. PG)
Thunderbirds (Dir. Jonathan Frakes 2004): International Rescue run in secret by the Tracy family and led by Jeff (Bill Paxton) is permamently on standby to offer assistance when accidents and incidents threaten lives across the world. However when the villainous Hood (Ben Kingsley) infiltrates the Tracy's clandestine island base and imprisons most of the family who will rescue the rescuers? It's left to teenage Alan (Brady Corbet) and his similarly young friends to save the day! Small Soldiers (Dir. Joe Dante 1998):Meet the Commando Elite - toy action figures with an attitude. They've escaped from their boxes along with the Gorgonites kindhearted but unusual-looking creatures. Now teenager Alan Abernathy gets enlisted to help the Gorgonites and rescue the girl of his dreams before the whole town is turned upside down. Small Soldiers is a spectacular adventure for the whole family! We're Back A Dinosaur's Tale (1993): The voices of the above stars bring a handful of dinosaurs back to life in the modern day in this Steven Spielberg production. Lavish animation and imagination bring to life this delightful tale of dinosaurs in New York City. A group of very friendly very intelligent dinosaurs take a trip to Manhattan and brighten the lives of two very special lonely children.
Excess Baggage: Brazen yet emotionally neglected Emily T. Hope (Alicia Silverstone) desperate for her father's attention stages her own kidnapping. But before she can enjoy a happy reunion with her father her car gets stolen with Emily still inside and professional car thief Vincent Roche (Benicio Del Toro) is about to find out that he's stolen a lot more than he bargained for! And when Emily's sinister ex-CIA 'uncle' (Christopher Walken) starts tracking them down the heat can only get hotter in this hilariously romantic adventure! Biloxi Blues: In this semi-autobiographical screenplay Neil Simon's private memoirs in the US Army are made public. Set in 1943 at an army base in Biloxi Mississippi a lowly recruit (Broderick) comes under the command of a very weird drill sergeant (Walken)... Go: Ronna needs to make some extra cash. Simon wants to escape to Vegas for the weekend. Adam and Zack want to stay out of trouble. But it's not just another night in the life of these unusual characters. They're about to embark on a wild ride that won't end until the sun comes up.
Get Rich or Die Tryin' (Dir. Jim Sheridan 2005): 'Fiddy' makes his motion picture debut in Get Rich Or Die Tryin'! a hard-hitting drama by Oscar-nominated director Jim Sheridan. Marcus once an orphaned street kid always knew he was going to be a rapper. However when his mother is murdered his life begins to spiral out of control. It's only a matter of time before he's hustlin' and selling drugs to pay the rent. Only his music keeps him alive as he madly scribbles the lyrics that fly around his troubled mind. Only when tragedy strikes does Marcus begin to change his life... Tupac - Resurrection (Dir. Lauren Lazin 2003): Seen as one of the most colourful and much loved personalities in the hip-hop music industry Tupac Shakur the legend now lives on in this definitive documentary. Meticulously assembled from seemingly innumerable sources this documentary begins on the street corners of Compton- Los Angeles and tells the tale of the rise and fall of one of the most inspirational music artists of the 90s. It is a frank portrait of a young man who rose from a life of adversity into a global icon who touched millions of lives. This inspirational life story told entirely in his own words features never-before-seen concert footage private home movies and excerpts from Tupac's poetry and journals. Produced by former Black Panther Afeni Shakur Tupac's own mother this is a very personal portrayal of a sensitive passionate and often provocative artist who died before his time. The film's producer and director Lauren Lazin does a remarkable job in catching Tupac in the act of discovering himself. For a fan it's the greatest homage for a non fan it's an enthralling documentary about a character a way of life and a culture. By the time you have heard the gunshot signal his death you will believe the world has lost a very important voice.
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