During the opening credits the despicable Mona Dearly (Bette Midler) is seen driving her Yugo into the Hudson River. This sets off an investigation headed up by Chief Rash (Danny DeVito) who quickly determines that Mona was murdered. Now his problem is that everyone who knew the woman is a possible suspect. Her self-described battered husband Phil (William Fichtner) her unnaturally dumb son Jeff (Marcus Thomas) and her son's much-abused good-natured landscaping partner Bobby Calzone (Casey Affleck) all have motives. Complicating matters Phil and Jeff were both having an affair with the same waitress (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Bobby is engaged to Chief Rash's lovely daughter Ellen (Neve Campbell).
Charles Burnett's 1990 masterpiece, a family drama suffused with magical realism. A slowburning masterwork of the early 1990s, this third feature by Charles Burnett (Killer of Sheep) is a singular piece of American mythmaking. In a towering performance, Danny Glover (The Color Purple) plays the enigmatic southern drifter Harry, a devilish charmer who turns up out of the blue on the South Central Los Angeles doorstep of his old friends. In short order, Harry's presence turns a seemingly peaceful household upside down, exposing smouldering tensions between parents and children, tradition and change, virtue and temptation. Interweaving evocative strains of gospel and blues with rich, poeticrealist images, To Sleep with Anger is a sublimely stirring film from an autonomous artistic sensibility, a portrait of family resilience steeped in the traditions of black mysticism and folklore. Features: New, restored 4K digital transfer, approved by director Charles Burnett, with 2.0 surround DTSHD Master Audio soundtrack New interview programme featuring Burnett, actors Danny Glover and Sheryl Lee Ralph, and associate producer Linda Koulisis A Walk with Charles Burnett, a new hourlong conversation between Burnett and filmmaker Robert Townsend that revisits Burnett's films and shooting locations Short video tribute to Burnett produced for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Governors Awards ceremony in 2017 PLUS: An essay by critic Ashley Clark
Hong Kong action feature directed by Cheh Chang. The film follows two brothers, who were separated at birth and both educated in martial arts, as they come together 18 years later to compete against one another.
King Kong comes to Hong Kong in The Mighty Peking Man, a uniquely Shaw Brothers spin on the ageless theme of beauty and the beast. The beast, seven stories high and hailing from the Himalayas, makes his way to the jungles of India in the wake of a violent earthquake. The beauty is Swiss starlet Evelyn Kraft, a sexy blonde Tarzanette who is the Mighty Peking Man s best friend. Both are discovered by Danny Lee, a handsome young explorer who brings the odd couple back to Hong Kong, where Evelyn is almost raped and the monster runs amuck. Instead of the Empire State Building, the special effects laden climax takes place at the Connaught Centre, then Hong Kong s tallest building. Plenty of action, location shooting in India, and an inter-racial romance make this one of Shaw Brothers most unique motion pictures. Variety s verdict: High camp, Chinese style. Extras: High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations of the Film Restored HD master in original 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio Cantonese Soundtrack with English Subtitles English Dub Soundtrack Trailer Booklet Notes by Dr. Calum Waddell
The Exorcist (Dir. William Friedkin 1973): The belief in evil - and that evil can be cast out. From these two strands of faith author William Peter Blatty and director William Friedkin wove The Exorcist the frightening and realistic story of an innocent girl inhabited by a malevolent entity. Academy Award winner Friedkin who introduces the film and supervised this new video transfer from restored picture and audio elements gets effective performances from Linda Blair Ellen Burstyn Jason Miller Max von Sydow and Lee J. Cobb. The Exorcist remains 25 years later one of the most shocking and gripping movies ever made. The Shining (Dir. Stanley Kubrick 1980): Think of the greatest terror imaginable. Is it a monstrous alien? A lethal epidemic? Or as in this harrowing masterpiece from Stanley Kubrick is it fear of murder by someone who should love and protect you - a member of your own family? From a script he co-adapted from the Stephen King novel Kubrick melds vivid performances menacing settings dreamlike tracking shots and shock after shock into a milestone of the macabre. In a signature role Jack Nicholson plays Jack Torrance who's come to the elegant isolated Overlook Hotel as off-season caretaker with his wife (Shelley Duvall) and son (Danny Lloyd). Torrance has never been there before - or has he? The answer lies in a ghostly time warp of madness and murder.
Features HDR for brighter, deeper, more lifelike colour Academy Award® winner Russell Crowe and visionary director Ridley Scott (Gladiator) reunite for the untold story of the man behind the legend. In an age of oppression and shameless tyranny, an outlaw becomes the unlikely hero that saves a nation and inspires generations to fight for freedom. In this thrilling action adventure, Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott are at their most entertaining since Gladiator (Dan Jolin, Empire UK ). Also starring Academy Award® winner Cate Blanchett. Disc two- Blu-Ray movie + bonus features Director's notebook The art of Nottingham Disc three- DVD bonus features Deleted scenes with introduction and commentary by editor Pietro Scalia Rise and Rise Again: making Ridley Scott's Robin Hood
A drama centered on the relationship between Elliot (Gambon) a strange and wealthy Londoner and Joe (Wynter) a teenager who who takes care of an empty house Elliot owns.
When a drug deal goes wrong, a simple kidnap turns to murder and a secret mission becomes a savage massacre, one of Hong Kong's most ruthless Triad gangs is on the verge of self-destruction.
The success of the Japanese GODZILLA movies led to all kinds of strange cash-in capers - including the legendarily bizarre North Korean opus PULGASARI (1985). However, it was with THE MIGHTY PEKING MAN in 1977 that the Shaw Brothers studio cast their own attempt at a mega-sized monster movie and, for many, this is the one that even outdoes the Tokyo originators for sheer sublime cinematic genius. Featuring the iconic Danny Lee (THE KILLER/ THE UNTOLD STORY/ CITY ON FIRE) as an explorer in the Himalayas who gets caught up with a ravishing jungle Jane (played by the delicious Evelyne Kraft), and discovers a huge King Kong-inspired ape hiding in the forest, THE MIGHTY PEKING MAN is a creature feature that is packed full of sex appeal, city-smashing theatrics and monstrous moments. Acclaimed by Quentin Tarantino, who considers it a personal favourite, and highlighting assured direction from the great Ho Meng Hua (whose genre career also spans such sleazy classics as BLACK MAGIC and THE OILY MANIAC), MIGHTY PEKING MAN sets a gold standard in Hong Kong grindhouse glory and is finally back on British shelves, ready to pummel its way into the hearts of a new generation! Extras: RESTORED UNCUT HD TRANSFER in Original 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio Uncompressed English & Mandarin Audio English Subtitles Reverse Sleeve featuring Original Hong Kong Poster Art Audio Commentary with Bey Logan
During the Sino-Japanese war a Chinese patriot steals damning evidence that exposes traitorous intentions within the government. Planning to bring the evidence from Shanghai to Hong Kong and break it to the public he becomes an assassination target.
Ben Affleck teams up with John Woo for this explosive thriller about a top-notch engineer who wakes up from his latest top-secret job with no memory and the FBI on his tail.
An undercover cop sent to infiltrate a notorious crime ring Ko Chow (Chow Yun-Fat) must replace a fellow officer who was killed in a violent confrontation. But as he earns the trust of the syndicate he develops a tight friendship with one of the thieves. Then when a planned heist turns into a bloody shoot-out with police suspicions arise about who could be the informant.... Starring Chow Yun-Fat (who won a Hong Kong Film Award for his performance) this hard-hitting Special Coll
This truly original film tells the story of Ivan Beckman the successful Hollywood agent who has it all: money fame success and power. However when his run of good fortune is shattered by bad news he decides to party even harder....
A ruthless wealthy Warlord rules his land with an iron fist. Growing tired of the Warlord’s wicked antics a noble doctor decides to teach a chosen disciple the secret of the Plum Blossom Fists so that he may defeat and overthrow the tyrant and his posse of merciless fighters. Together with the Doctor’s daughter these new avengers set upon the Warlord’s fortress and engage in a martial arts battle that remains a screen classic.
In a comfortable Chicago suburb the advantages of life are abundant but when a politically astute Nazi organizer selects Skokie as the site of his next rally feelings run riot. This film drama spans over a year of legal battles and explores the very meaning of freedom in America.
Titles Comprise: City Rats: Welcome to the world of the City Rats where troubled souls collide to reveal a dark and twisted side of London. Small-time crook Pete (Danny Dyer) tries to get back on the straight-and-narrow after a stint behind bars but quickly finds his past catches up with him. Borstal Boy: Brendan Behan a sixteen year-old republican is going on a bombing mission from Ireland to Liverpool during the Second World War. His mission is thwarted when he is apprehended charged and imprisoned in Borstal a reform institution for young offenders in East Anglia England. Dead Man Running: As the recession hits the criminal world as hard as it is hitting Wall Street notorious gangster and loan shark Mr. Thigo (Curtis 50 Cent Jackson) arrives in London with his trusted aide Fitzroy (Ashley Walters) to make a brutal example out of one of his late payers.
When a drug deal goes wrong, a simple kidnap turns to murder and a secret mission becomes a savage massacre, one of Hong Kong's most ruthless Triad gangs is on the verge of self-destruction.
Features John Woo's classic 'killer' team Chow Yun-Fat and Danny Lee tangled up in a web of mob intrigue and murder. Unable to pay off his enormous gambling debts and with the debt collectors closing in Yung turns to local triad boss Lee Ah-Chai for assistance. Chai agrees to settle Yung's debts on the condition that he his sister and his stepbrother Kwok come to work for him. Loyal and reliable Kwok soon works his way up the ladder to become Chai's right-hand man. Frustrated by his own failure and envious of his stepbrother's success Yung begins working for Chai's main gangland rival. As a violent gang war escalates Yung finds himself pitted in a bloody showdown against both his stepbrother and the man who saved his life.
There's a fine line between success and excess. Outstanding and daring Bernard Rose's exploration of Hollywood's seamier side tells the story of a man who has everything yet he finds that this can never be enough. Ivan Beckman (Danny Huston) has the Midas touch. He's secured the deal of his career and life in Hollywood's fast lane has just got one hell of a lot faster. But when fate delivers a cruel and unexpected blow Ivan is sent spiralling out of control. Soon he starts living his life of hedonistic pleasure - parties women and drugs - to the extreme. And while others are more than willing to join in the fun only Ivan knows the occasion. A modern day interpretation of Tolstoy's classic short story 'The Death of Ivan Ilyich' this brilliant expose of Hollywood's cut-throat world of deal making and breaking features an inspired performance by Danny (son of John) Huston in the lead role.
Arnold Schwarzenegger as a pregnant man? The Terminator with cramps and morning sickness? That was all the teasing audiences needed to flock to this 1994 farce, which reunited Arnold with his director and co-star from Twins, Ivan Reitman and Danny De Vito. Reitman had also directed the Austrian muscleman in Kindergarten Cop, and they brought the same breezy quality of those earlier films to this enjoyable fluff, in which Arnold plays a scientist who uses his own body to test a revolutionary new fertility drug. His colleague De Vito talks him into the experiment, which succeeds beyond their wildest expectations when Arnold begins a full-term pregnancy. Emma Thompson offers a wealth of comedic support as the biologist who moves into Schwarzenegger's lab while he's coping with his "maternal" condition, and Pamela Reed (who was also in Kindergarten Cop) adds to the fun as De Vito's pregnant ex-wife. What's surprising about this mainstream hit is not that it makes the most of its absurd premise, but that it's also sweetly heart-warming in its treatment of role reversal and the joys and pains of pregnancy. It's a good-natured vehicle for a different side of Schwarzenegger's star appeal, and the fact that it works at all is a tribute to Reitman and his cleverly talented cast. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
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