A Turkish poppy field is torched - and a U.S. drug trafficker known as ""Mommy"" is feeling pretty burned. She phones the local cops in her pocket and orders a retaliatory strike on an inner-city anti-drug headquarters. Mommy's next call should be to 911 for now she'll have to mess with Special Agent Cleopatra Jones...
When top London cop PC Nicholas Angel (Nick Pegg) is reassigned to the quiet town of Sandford he struggles with his seemingly crime-free world… and oafish partner Danny (Nick Frost). The second instalment in Edgar Wright's Cornetto Trilogy is re-released with UltraViolet (TM) allowing you to download or stream Hot Fuzz to your computer tablet or smartphone to store it in the cloud and watch it anytime anywhere. Special Features: Deleted Scenes Outtakes 4 Audio Commentaries Trailers
The story of Rocky Balboa, as presented in this five-movie Rocky anthology, looks suspiciously like a barely fictional parallel to Sylvester Stallone's own career. Such a strong vein of autobiography is hardly surprising, really, since Stallone wrote all five movies and directed II, III and IV. The original was a feel-good patriotic update on the American Dream, mirroring Stallone's own journey as a lucky break drags a man from the gutter into stardom; Rocky II was the story of a man who is subsequently plagued by the need to prove that his first success wasn't a fluke, and represented Stallone's attempt to keep his career afloat amidst a sudden explosion of blockbuster movies and superstar actors; the third featured a rival to his position echoing the friendly battle kept up with Schwarzenegger for box-office dominance; Rocky IV appeared at the same time as Rambo: First Blood Part II and was a veritable shower of self-glorification; and the fifth entered old age as gracefully as it could with younger blood ready to pounce from all directions. Balboa may have been "a little punchy", but Stallone was clearly the brains behind the Rockymovies' success.On the DVD: For picture and sound, it's to the first disc connoisseurs should turn. Transfer and 5.1 soundtrack are a notch above instalments III and IV. Inexplicably, II and V are only in three-channel surround. Disc 1 is also the place for the extras. Although the others feature their own trailer and a half-heartedly animated menu, the first has a montage menu that matches the excellent packaging and links rather easily to a hidden feature ("Rocky Meets Stallone"). There's a fascinating 12-minute "behind the scenes" short with director John Avildsen showing fight test footage and two short tributes to the late Burgess Meredith and cinematographer James Crabe. The commentary might seem a little crowded, featuring Avildsen, producers Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff, Talia Shire, Burt Young and Carl Weathers. The best feature is a 30-minute interview with Stallone, who remembers writing from an 8x9 room in Philadelphia and being inspired by an Ali fight. There are confessions about injuries, casting and his dog Butkus! As a 25th Anniversary special edition, the first disc alone is excellent value. --Paul Tonks
Double-bill of surreal stand-up from Bill Bailey including his first stand-up release 'Cosmic Jam' and his fantastically successful Part Troll tour filmed at the Hammersmith Apollo.
Larry Hagman stars as Captain Anthony Tony Nelson an astronaut who finds himself Master to a beautiful and crafty genie (Eden) whom he unknowingly releases from a bottle. Together he and Jeannie are a magical match. Packed with bonus features and boasting some of television's brightest guest stars such as Dabney Coleman Maureen McCormick and Bill Mumy I Dream Of Jeannie is the beloved must-own comedy series that will have you dreaming of TV's Golden Age.
Presley was a fan of gospel music of which thirty songs feature. Songs Include;01. An American Trilogy02. I'm Saved03. Bosom Of Abraham04. This Time You Gave Me A Mountain05. Where Could I Go06. In The Ghetto07. Put Your Hand In The Hand08. Bridge Over Troubled Water09. He Touched Me10. I Believe In The Man In The Sky11. Why Me Lord12. Take My Hand Precious Lord13. In The Garden14. Swing Down Sweet Chariot15. His Hand In Mi
This pleasant enough comic-strip adaptation features Billy Zane in purple tights and a Lone Ranger mask as a 1930s daredevil who lives in a cave, has a pet dog called Devil, and devotes himself to goodness and justice and that sort of thing. Treat Williams is a nasty millionaire out to collect the evil-plot coupons (a set of jewelled skulls) so he can send off for ultimate, world-ruling power. Zane, plus peppy heroine Kristy Swanson, is out to stop Williams by jumping from aeroplanes onto horses, grinning as he biffs scurvy minions and resisting the wiles of ludicrous lady pirate Catherine Zeta Jones. Unlike most recent comic book films, The Phantom makes no attempt at bringing its 30s-created superhero up to date: there is a lot of charming period detail and a refreshingly unneurotic, healthy hero and heroine team, but it seems a bit embalmed by its resurrection of serial-style thrills. --Kim Newman
Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson return as Tim Bisley and Daisy Steiner - two hopeless twentysomethings sharing a flat and pretending to be a couple. Joining them on their urban adventures are wine-swilling landlady Marsha the rather intense artist who lives downstairs Brian Tim's best friend and would-be TA soldier Mike and Daisy's best friend the air-headed Twist. Episodes Comprise: 1.Back 2.Change 3.Mettle 4.Help 5.Gone 6.Dissolution 7.Leaves
Horace Rumploe (Leo McKern) is a down-at-heel yet brilliant barrister. Fond of quoting Wordsworth he comes to the defence of shoplifting vicars overly amorous teachers and many others who pass through the doors of the Old Bailey. He is famed for always winning his cases but there is one person who he has never beaten - his wife ""She Who Must Be Obeyed""! This 2 DVD disc set contains all 6 episodes from Series 1 and for the first time is fully sub-titled.
A tenth series of investigations featuring gruff detective Frost (David Jason). Includes Hidden Truth Close Encounters and Held In Trust.
A disappointment after the superb two previous seasons, the final run of Babylon 5 found Claudia Christian departed and Ivanova replaced by Captain Elizabeth Lochley (Tracy Scoggins), who in a soap-opera twist turned out to be Sheridan's first wife. Sheridan was promoted to President of the Interstellar Alliance and the action moved to a group of telepaths seeking sanctuary from the PSI-Corp on B5. Giving a prominent role to Patricia Tallman's Lyta Alexander, a love story for her was woven with the leader of the telepaths, Byron (Robin Atkin Downs). Meanwhile the aftermath of the Shadow War was explored as the origin of human telepaths became clear in "Secrets of the Soul," and the appearance of PSI-Corp's Bester (Walter Koenig) brought the plight of the refugees to a powerful close in "A Tragedy of Telepaths" and "Phoenix Rising." This was immediately followed by a rare episode not written by J. Michael Straczynski. Much was expected of "Day of the Dead," penned by Neil Gaiman, the British creator of DC's landmark Sandman comic and graphic novel series. Yet despite a change of tone including a guest appearance by Penn & Teller as 23rd-century comedy favorites Rebo & Zooty, the story proved an incongruous side trip into an unexplained twilight zone of fantasy. As usual the season picked up toward the end, with a string of fine political episodes leading to "The Fall of Centauri Prime" and the haunting "Objects at Rest," in which Sheridan and Delenn leave Babylon 5 for new quarters on Minbar. The final episode, "Sleeping in Light," was directed by J. Michael Straczynski and made an epilogue to the series. Set 20 years later, after all the sound and fury this quiet, elegiac tale is the apotheosis of the love story that proved the balance to the tragedy of the preceding darkness. A personal story resolved against a background of the epic, at once transcendent, deeply human, and profoundly optimistic, "Sleeping in Light" is as moving as any hour in the history of television drama and a thoroughly satisfying conclusion to one of the greatest series ever made. --Gary S. Dalkin
Dive down into the deep blue sea and join everyone's favourite sponge SpongeBob SquarePants and his aquatic allies on more nautically nonsensical adventures! Episodes comprise: 1. The Fry Cook Games: SpongeBob representing the Krusty Krab in the Fast Food Olympics. Representing the Chum Bucket his challenger ... Patrick! It remains to be seen whether SpongeBob and Patrick's friendship can stand the test of this ultimate competition! 2. Bubblestand: SpongeB
This prequel will trace the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires and their onetime slaves, the Lycans.
A box set featuring: England's Six of the Best - The Eighties: Bill Beaumont looks back at England's best six games from the 80s - from England's Grand Slam of 1980 their first for 23 years to the epic 28-19 victory over Australia in 1998 Will Carling's first game as captain. This video includes footage from: 5th November 1988 - England 28-19 Australia. 19th November 1983 - England 15-9 New Zealand. 28th February 1982 - France 15-27 England. 2nd January 1982 - Engla
The Match is a contemporary romantic comedy, set in the idyllic Highland village of Inverdoune.
Nickelodeon's popular animated series chronicles the wacky adventures of good- hearted enthusiastic sea sponge Spongebob and his undersea pals Squidward Patrick the Starfish and Sandy the Squirrel in the town of Bikini Bottom. This DVD release combines the 9 episodes on the THE SPONGE WHO COULD FLY and the ANCHORS AWAY VHS releases: ""The Sponge Who Could Fly"" (a double-length episode) ""Plankton "" ""Boating School "" and ""Suds "" ""Mermaidman and Barnacleboy II "" ""The Chaperone "" ""Bubb
Penny Marshall's popular 1992 comedy sheds light on a little-known chapter of American sports history with its story of a struggling team in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. The league was formed when the recruiting of soldiers during World War II resulted in a shortage of men's baseball teams. The AAGPBL continued after the war (until 1954), and Marshall's movie depicts the league in full swing, beginning when a savvy baseball scout (Jon Lovitz) finds a pair of promising new players in small-town Oregon sisters (Geena Davis, Lori Petty). The sisters are signed to play for the Rockford Peaches near Chicago, whose new manager (Tom Hanks) is a former home-run king who wrecked his career with alcoholism. They're all a bunch of underdogs, and Marshall (with a witty script by Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel) does a fine job of establishing a colorful team of supporting players including Madonna and (in her movie debut) Rosie O'Donnell. It's a conventional Hollywood sports story (Marshall's never been one to take dramatic risks) but the stellar cast is delightful and the movie's filled with memorable moments, witty dialogue and agreeable sentiment. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
Episodes include: 'Suspicion' 'Home Thoughts From Abroad' and 'The Accused'.
Although it's enjoyable as a brainless diversion, National Security is one of those forgettable entertainments that denies its own considerable potential. It's a police action comedy in the mould of Beverly Hills Cop, tailored to the buddy-flick formula and laced with racial tensions of the post-Rodney King era. It's set in Los Angeles, where dedicated cop Hank (Steve Zahn) does jail time for allegedly beating Earl (Martin Lawrence), whose only real assailant was an overzealous bumblebee. As fate and lazy screenwriting would have it, the two adversaries reunite as security guards, teaming up to crack a team of violent smugglers led by bleached-blond Eric Roberts (further proof that this movie's got nothing new to offer). Routine stunts distract from the comedy's mostly untapped resource: Lawrence pointedly riffs on racial profiling, and his prolific ad-libs play well against Zahn's by-the-book straight man. If their partnership had been allowed to develop more believably, National Security might have been more than a blip on the box-office radar. --Jeff Shannon
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