The International is actually two movies in one: A highbrow thriller about a sprawling bank that resorts to murder and arms sales to retain its power, and a sleek visual essay on how architecture and interior design shapes your perceptions. Interpol agent Louis Salinger (Clive Owen, still not quite a star despite Inside Man and Children of Men) has been on the brink of conclusive evidence against the villainous international bank,but his sources always end up dead. With the aid of a Manhattan district attorney (Naomi Watts in a woefully underwritten part), he stumbles on the trail of the bank's favourite hit man, who might provide the (literally) smoking gun Louis needs. The International starts out smooth and silky, with visual style to burn and Owen's intense fervour. The plot gradually bogs down in incoherent moralising, but along the way there are some taut sequences, including a bloody shootout in the Guggenheim Museum where alliances shift unexpectedly. But what makes The International worth seeing is director Tom Tykwer's astute eye for public space: Chic postmodern buildings, broad Italian plazas, Turkish rooftops like mountain paths--Tykwer orchestrates actors through these architectural shapes, his hypnotic visual sense creating far more tension and excitement than the plot. Also featuring Armin Mueller-Stahl (Eastern Promises) and Ulrich Thomsen (The Celebration) as malevolent Europeans. --Bret Fetzer Stills from The International (click for larger image)
Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman and Clive Owen star in this bitingly funny and honest look at modern relaltionships.
Season 1 of Vikings left many unresolved issues and cliffhangers - would Rollo really fight against his brother Ragnar? What will result from Ragnar's night of passion with Princess Aslaug? Can his marriage to Lagertha survive both his infidelity and the death of their daughter Gyda? In Season 2 these issues are resolved in dramatic and often unexpected ways. At its heart Vikings remains a family saga following the fortunes of Ragnar his extended family and the people he represents now that he is an earl. Ragnar's own desire to sail west to explore new kingdoms in alliance with King Horik leads to a storm-tossed landing on the coast of Wessex an important Saxon kingdom ruled by a king not unlike Ragnar. Season 2 is all about crises: of faith of power and of relationships. Kingdoms are at stake. Lives are at stake. Love is at stake. And all under the watchful eyes of the gods. Special Features: A Warrior Society: Rites of Passage (10-12 Minutes): The Vikings are such a fascinating topic for exploration because so much of the culture remains a mystery that our best historians continue to decipher today. Vikings Season 1 DVD/Blu-Ray delved deep into the rich history of Viking Culture and Justice and the Season 2 release follows this engaging historic exploration into the Vikings Rites of Passage. Just as Bjorn has grown from adolescence into manhood within the series our Viking historians reveal the real world practices that young children in this culture underwent on their way to adulthood. Topics for exploration include: Viking Birthing Rituals The practice of teaching the Viking Children an exploration of the ages at which milestones were achieved the significance of a young man receiving an armring and the practices underwent before a young man or shieldmaiden's first battle. Rites of Passage unravels more mysteries of Viking culture for the Home Entertainment audience. My Family My Enemy. Deconstructing The Climactic Battle (10-12 minutes): Season 2 of Vikings raises the stakes for the battles and the bloodshed of the series as the stunt coordinator and swordmaster surpassed the action choreography of the inaugural season. This behind the scenes exploration looks at the key battle sequences before intricately deconstructing every stage of preparation for the climactic Viking battle in season 2. From initial planning to storyboards to creating the choreography with swordmaster Richard Ryan to the actors choreography training under Ryan to catching the production day from behind the scenes... every aspect of the planning and execution of the key battle scene is explored by the creator director swordmaster cast and stunt coordinator. The Viking Sagas (Archival Interactive Exploration): Use the BD Remote to page through the high-resolution 3-d archives of the Viking Sagas. Select an icon (Monetary Icon for tales of greed the Passion icon for tales of lust and adultery the Battle Icon for tales of bloody fights or the poetry icon for authentic Viking verse) within the Sagas to hear the actual Saga re-told with simple animation of the tale teamed with narration and sound design. Following the animation a detailed deconstruction of the Saga by Viking Historians and Vikings Creator Michael Hirst is presented on-screen. The Creator's Audio Commentary with Michael Hirst and Viking Historians (Episode length) The Creator and Cast Audio Commentary (Episode length)
VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS is the visually spectacular new adventure film from Luc Besson, the legendary director of The Professional, The Fifth Element and Lucy, based on the ground-breaking comic book series which inspired a generation of artists, writers and filmmakers. In the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alphaan ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence and cultures with each other. There is a mystery at the center of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe. Also starring Rihanna, Clive Owen, Rutger Hauer, Kris Wu, Ethan Hawke and Herbie Hancock.
Dan Snow takes on one of the most famous dates in British history when, 950 years ago, William of Normandy, soon to be Conquerer, defeated Harold, King of England, at the Battle of Hastings. But 1066 is more than just one battle on one day. It is the dramatic story of a single year when the ancient world of the Anglo-Saxons is swept aside and the dominance of the Vikings is brought to a shuddering halt. It's the year when the power balance of Europe is upturned and Britain's future determined. Dan reconstructs the events of 1066 as they unfolded, and brings them vividly to life in action-packed drama as our three warlords Harold (Adam James), William of Normandy (Ed Stoppard), and the Viking Harald Hardrada (Clive Russell) fight for supremacy.
The Russians have developed the ultimate sophisticated warplane. Called the MIG-31 it can fly at six times the speed of sound cannot be detected by radar and has a weapon system operated by the pilot's thought-waves. It is an unprecedented achievement and American intelligence would like to lay their hands on it. Clint Eastwood brings his legendary star quality to the role of ace pilot Mitchell Gant. Still haunted by Vietnam Gant is smuggled into Russia to commandeer Firefox and
Gemini Man is an innovative action-thriller starring Will Smith as Henry Brogan, an elite assassin, who is suddenly targeted and pursued by a mysterious young operative that seemingly can predict his every move.
Set against European backdrops, the story tells of a man near death with no memory, salvaged from the ocean by an Italian fishing boat.
The 1966 World Cup Final and the Rugby World Cup Final 2003 across three discs packaged together for the first time in one fantastic DVD box set. Savour the ultimate white knuckle rides as England ruled the world in football and then rugby. An exclusive and official collectors edition box set celebrating England's greatest sporting achievements.
All ten episodes from the second season of the medical drama directed by Steven Soderbergh and set in the early 20th century at the Knickerbocker Hospital in New York. In this series, Dr. John 'Thack' Thackery (Clive Owen) is receiving treatment for his drug addiction which includes the administering of heroin. Spiralling from one addiction to another, Thackery is unable to return to his position as chief surgeon in the hospital. When Edwards (André Holland), acting chief of surgery, learns he has a detached retina as a result of his bar brawls, he struggles to win the sympathy of the hospital board. Fellow surgeon Everett Gallinger (Eric Johnson) is outraged to discover Edwards has taken the top spot, which had been promised to him by Thackery. He decides drastic intervention is necessary to return Thack to his position in the hospital. The episodes are: 'Ten Knots', 'You're No Rose', 'The Best With the Best to Get the Best', 'Wonderful Surprises', 'Whiplash', 'There Are Rules', 'Williams and Walker', 'Not Well at All', 'Do You Remember Moon Flower?' and 'This Is All We Are'.
After six weeks of gruelling competition, England battle reigning champions Australia. The two teams are inseparable after eighty minutes. Deep into extra time, there are just two minutes left on the clock. England rumble to within 40 yards of the posts. The ball is sent spiralling back to Jonny Wilkinson, the golden boy of English rugby, in a split second he drop kicks for goal and a chance for sporting immortality.
A paranormal expert discovers a house that is at the intersection of so-called highways transporting souls in the afterlife.
This ITV drama is an adaptation of the much loved classic novel Tom Brown's Schooldays. The eponymous hero Tom Brown (Alex Pettyfer) begins his first term at Rugby School for Boys and has to fight for his survival against Flashman (Joseph Beattie) and the bullies a scene prior to the reform of the system of public schools....
A benchmark of quality television drama in the 1980s and arguably the definitive interpretation of the Robin Hood legend, this BAFTA-winning series is presented here for the first time in High Definition.Jason Connery stars as Robin Hood in Richard Carpenter's influential and highly acclaimed re-working of the classic myth. Combining equal parts high drama, historical accuracy and atmospheric mysticism, Carpenter's reboot pitched a band of not-so-Merry Men against a decidedly brutal and waspish Sheriff of Nottingham. With a haunting theme from Clannad, strong scripts and outstanding performances from Ray Winstone, Clive Mantle, Judi Trott and Nickolas Grace, to name a few, Robin of Sherwood was, and remains, a worldwide hit.With new HD transfers taken from the original film elements, the third and final series is presented here at a quality level never previously seen.
In his breakout television role, multiple award winner Clive Owen stars as the talented, devious and utterly charming Derek 'Dex' Love - a City business analyst whose brilliant career, strategised under the pseudonym 'Stephen Crane', is stalked by a shady past. This complete-series release revisits the fast-paced and emotionally compelling scripts that made Chancer such a critical success, brilliantly capturing the heady atmosphere - and the pitfalls - of the late '80s and early '90s' financi...
The historic concert that preceded Bernstein's only recording of Candide. Videotaped at the Barbican Centre, London, 13 December 1989.
Feature documentary about the great West Indies cricket team of the 1970's/80's.
In a poor Canadian mining village after the Second World War fragile dreamer Margaret McNeil finds a kindred spirit when a tall Celtic miner serenades her one night in a diner and follows her home. Her mother a viciously misanthropic widow who has lost both a son and husband to the mines views such displays of emotion as folly - futile and soul crushing. Against her mother's wishes Margaret marries the miner who tries to avoid the harsh mining life by getting fired and taking a job as a dishwasher in a Chinese restaurant. As Margaret's brother falls in love with the cruel mine manager's daughter plotting to leave the godforsaken hamlet and keep both their souls intact Margaret and Neil shut themsleves away from the oppressive community building their own refuge by the wind swept coast a haven for their burgeoning desires and memories.
The Bill went from strength to strength in 1988 when it was restructured into the half-hour format that stormed to the top of the ITV ratings, and the show remained a Top Ten UK drama for over two decades becoming the longest-running police procedural drama ever screened on British television.Starring fan favourites Sgt. Cryer (Eric Richard), WPC Ackland (Trudie Goodwin), DS Ted Roach (Tony Scannell), DC Lines (Kevin Lloyd) and the irascible DI Burnside (Christopher Ellison), this set contains 48 consecutive episodes originally screened in 1990.
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