This lavish two-hour concert special, originally produced for HBO, offers ample proof of Janet Jackson's fierce ambitions. Whitney, Celine and Mariah can run circles around her small, sweet voice, but Janet brings a tough, muscular power to her live performances that none of those peers can approach, storming through myriad set and costume changes, and sustaining an aerobic pace through elaborate dance routines. As captured during this Madison Square Garden presentation of her Velvet Rope tour, Janet Jackson is, ahem, very buff indeed, not just in her well-toned physical health, but in her vocal attack.The Velvet Rope tosses up rappers, hard-rock heroism, melting romantic pop and Jackson's own brand of soft-core erotica, but the show transcends those components in its broad sense of spectacle. The star fronts a formidable battalion of dancers, singers and musicians to make her points, and while it's obvious that the musical performances have been nipped, tucked and polished to an acceptable sheen, Janet earns her props through sheer willpower.Ranging across Jackson's best-known songs from the last decade, the production is noteworthy for its intricate choreography and massive settings, in which the star seeks to match the big-budget sweep of her music videos. The live troupe is formidable, composed of a crack band and a large cast of nimble dancers, and Janet keeps pace with her aerobic presence. We'll leave it to social scientists to ponder the significance of the "Rope Burn" sequence, in which an ecstatic male fan is lashed to a chair and gets to watch his favourite sex object pole-dance. If this stalwart is any indication, Janet has already won the hearts (and more) of her faithful. --Sam Sutherland, Amazon.com
The Green Mile: Miracles happen in unexpected places even in the Death Row cell block at Cold Mountain Penitentiary. There John Coffey a gentle giant of a prisoner with supernatural powers brings a sense of spirit and humanity to his guards and fellow inmates. Robin Hood - Prince Of Thieves: It was a time of tyrants: the only way to uphold the truth was to break the law. He fought for the good of all men and for the love of just one woman. Last Of The Mohicans: 1757: the war raging between England and France in the American colonies enters its third year. Moving through the dangerous and untamed land is the frontiersman Hawkeye adopted son of the Mohican Chingachgook. En route to a camp in the West he breaks up an ambush and rescues a group of English people including Cora Munro. Hawkeye agrees to guide them to safety and in doing so all their fates become intertwined as they are forced to fight to survive both the war - and the wilderness...
Shameless the BAFTA award-winning and brilliantly funny drama series from writer Paul Abbott follows the roller coaster lives and loves of the highly un-orthodox yet extremely tightly knit Gallagher family. Head of the family in name only is Dad Frank - a feckless charmless self-pitying unemployed bully - a model father. Since mum went AWOL dad hit the bottle leaving his six remarkably well-balanced children Fiona Lip Ian Debbie Carl and Liam to fend for themselves. But the Gallaghers need not worry anymore now they've teamed up with the local gangsters the Maguires who continue to explode the myth of a conventional family.
This is the hugely popular original hit TV series that inspired two Hollywood blockbusters The Fugitive stars David Janssen as Dr. Richard Kimble a physician unjustly accused of murdering his wife. When his train crashes en route to Death Row. Kimble breaks free from the custody of Lt. Gerard - and runs for his life. Fleeing from town to town switching identities and toiling at countless jobs fuels Kimble's obsession to catch the real killer - a one-armed man he saw leaving the scene of the crime. His obsession is matched only by Gerard's - who blame himself for Kimble's escape and who will stop at nothing to get him back.
British comedy at its best 'Please Sir' is fondly remembered by an entire generation of TV viewers. Starring John Alderton as the idealistic teacher Bernard Hedges who is put in charge of the worst class ever come back to school and relive the hilarity with 'Please Sir!'. Episodes Comprise: 1. They're Off 2. Common Law 3. Panala Passes By 4. The Sportng lIfe 5. Norman Conquest 6. X Certificate 7. The Decent Thing 8. The Generation Gap 9. Life Without Doris 10. The School Captain 11. Out Of The Frying Pan 12. Mixed Doubles 13. Dress Circle
John Nettles stars as Chief Inspector Barnaby in this feature-length episode of the acclaimed crime series. When a portrait of Jonathan Lowrie a wealthy royalist who was killed by a Roundhead musketeer is slashed at the Aspern Tallow museum Barnaby and Sergeant Troy are called in to investigate. A series of strange events follows and soon the detectives are investigating much more than an act of vandalism.
Spinning off from the massively-popular Please Sir! The Fenn Street Gang shows the erstwhile Form 5C trying to cope with the world at large. Starring Peter Cleall Carol Hawkins David Barry and John Alderton this much-loved programme is one not to be missed! Episodes Comprise: 1. An Englishman's Home 2. Mother Knows Best 3. Alone At Last 4. Making Whoopee 5. After The Ball 6. The Ant And The Grasshopper 7. Abbott Of Arabia 8. Full Circle
The complete fourth series of this much loved classic crime TV show featuring 14 episodes uncut and digitally remastered! Episodes include: 'The Acorn Syndrome' 'Wild' 'Need to Know' 'Takeaway' 'Blackout' 'Blood Sports' 'Slush Fund' 'The Gun' 'Hijack' 'Mixed Doubles' 'Weekend in the Country' 'Kickback' and 'It's Only a Beautiful Picture'.
Nothing is as it seems behind the well-trimmed hedges of the picturesque cottages in the idyllic English county of Midsomer. Beneath the tranquil surface of sleepy village life exist dark secrets scandals and downright evil. John Nettles stars as the humorous thoughtful and methodical Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby.
Judgement Day presents all sides of this compelling and emotionally charged case and stars: Oscar-winner Christine Lahti (Chicago Hope) as Ellie Nesler; Mary Kay Place (The Big Chill) as her sister Jan; award-winning child actor Andrew Ducote (Thanks) as Brandon Nesler; and Barry Corbin (Northern Exposure) as Ellie Nesler's flamboyant defence attorney Tony Serra. The story of Ellie Nesler raises many complex questions and she provoked a national
Five all time classics from 20th Century Fox. The Fly (Dir. Kurt Neumann 1958): Scientist Andre Delambre becomes obsessed with his latest creation a matter transporter. He has varying degrees of success with it. He eventually decides to use a human subject - himself - with tragic consequences. During the transference his atoms become merged with a fly which was accidentally let into the machine. He winds up with the fly's head and one of it's arms and the fly with Andre's
The Gallaghers, the UK's most dysfunctional family, return along with assorted colourful characters on the Chatsworth Estate. Frank, Manchester's favourite son and world's worst father, embarks on a series of adventures with his remarkably well-balanced children Fiona, Lip, Ian, Carl, Debbie and Liam - and not forgetting the seventh kid on the way with Frank's valium-fuelled lover Sheila.With more hilarious tales of how one extraordinary family goes about its normal everyday life, Shameless series two is packed with sex, love and scams: but the most important thing is - Family.Includes Feature Length Christmas SpecialForget a traditional Christmas, and prepare for the outrageous Gallagher clan to bring their own chaotic brand of festive cheer to the entire Chatsworth Estate.It's a Merry Christmas, Shameless style.
Thrown together to join George Cowley's new C15 organisation....Hard men no patience nor time for subtleties. Charged with combating terrorists criminals and corruption wherever they find it. Capable of using any means necessary. The only people they can trust are themselves... Hunter/Hunted: There's trouble for Doyle when the hi-tech sniper rifle he's testing is stolen. Charged with recovering it he's soon to learn that the thief has him in his sights! First Night: When an Israeli minister goes missing in London it falls to CI5 to find him. How can they do this when the only clue is a blurred photograph? The Rack: An incident at CI5 has the authorities believing Doyle has killed a suspect. The department's always had enemies and this is their perfect excuse to have it shut down... Man Without A Past: A bomb in a restaurant kills bystanders and severely injures Bodie's girlfriend. Who was responsible? Bodie and Doyle investigate to find out who was really the target and why...
More episodes from the cult television series starring Lewis Collins Martin Shaw and Gordon Jackson. Episodes include: 'The Acorn Syndrome' 'Wild' 'Need to Know' 'Takeaway' 'Blackout' 'Blood Sports' 'Slush Fund' 'The Gun' 'Hijack' 'Mixed Doubles' 'Weekend in the Country' 'Kickback' and 'It's Only a Beautiful Picture'.
Everyone's favourite vampire comes to DVD for the first time ever! No Sax Please We're Egyptian: Following in the footsteps of his ancestors in search of the Golden Saxophone Duckula Igor and Nanny travel to Egypt but our heroes aren't the only ones looking for the treasure. Vampire Vacation: Fed up with bad weather Count Duckula takes his hardy team to visit his cousin Don Diego in Spain. Here Duckula attempts to impress his cousin by bullfighting but his plan goes horribly wrong when he comes face to face with the fiercest bull in Spain!!! One Stormy Night: Doctor Von Goosewing sneaks into Castle Duckula and builds a mechanical monster to do away with Duckula forever. However things don't quite go to plan! Transylvanian Homesick Blues: Duckula Igor and Nanny take a ride to pre-historic times to meet the world's first vampire then into the future to a world run by vegetables!!! Where will they end up next? Restoration Comedy: Duckula has decided to re-vamp his castle - Igor and Nanny go on strike. The decorating plans go wrong when the workman realise they are working for a vampire!!! The Mutinous Penguins: Duckula Nanny and Igor travel to the Arctic in search of Castle Duckula which has gone missing! Will our heroes meet a watery end?
British comedy at its best 'Please Sir' is fondly remembered by an entire generation of TV viewers. Starring John Alderton as the idealistic teacher Bernard Hedges who is put in charge of the worst class ever come back to school and relive the hilarity with 'Please Sir!'. Episodes Comprise: 1. Ag Bow Rumber 2. Stitches And Hitches 3. Knick Knack Taffy Whack 4. Enter Mr. Sibley 5. It's A St. Bernard's Life 6. Two And Two Makes Nun 7. The Honour Of The School 8. Cromwell's Last Stand 9. Catch A Falling Drop Out 10. A Star Is Born 11. The Facts Of Life 12. Situations Vacant 13. Peace In Our Time
When colossal earthquakes erupt along the San Andreas Fault, Los Angeles hovers on the brink of destruction. As a mass evacuation of the city is ordered, a few survivors find themselves left behind, roaming the streets with a group of dangerous convicts who escaped from prison during the tremors. Amidst the chaos, Calvin Hopkins is stranded in the disaster zone searching for his girlfriend Ashley (Gina Holden, Fantastic Four, Saw 3D: The Final Chapter) and fearing for her life. As the cty crumbles and the convicts start to take survivors hostage, the Air Force bombers are called. Led by LT. Grisham (Christopher Judge, The Dark Knight Rises) the clock is ticking to save as many lives as they can, rescue the hostages and for Calvin and Ashley to re-unite before L.A. collapses into rubble and flames.
This sitcom was a spin-off from Please Sir it follows the activities of the pupils of Form 5C after leaving Fenn Street School.
How far will you go? An award-winning exhilaratingly funny coming-of-age film Cowboys And Angels tells the witty story of two Irish lads - one straight and one gay - from their youthful career ambitions to romance and entanglements with the law. Shane is a shy civil servant striking out on his own; Vincent is a gay fashion design student looking for a roommate. When they cross paths a friendship begins with Vincent helping pull Shane from his shell and sending
Featuring the best episodes from series 2 and 3. British comedy at its best 'Please Sir' is fondly remembered by an entire generation of TV viewers. Starring John Alderton as the idealistic teacher Bernard Hedges who is put in charge of the worst class ever come back to school and relive the hilarity with 'Please Sir!'. They're Off: Bernard's class is taking his teaching methods a little too seriously when they place a bet based on what he told them in class. Appalled Bernard has to cancel the bet or the school will cancel him! Common Law: Bernard plays detective after Sharon is molested in the park on the way home from school. Prepared to be surprised because you'll be shocked at the identity of the culprit! Panalal Passes: By The first Parent Teacher Association meeting is a failure when only the parents of the new boy Panalal turn up. But when Bernard organises a second PTA meeting it's not the parents who are too lazy to turn up it's the teachers! The Sporting Life: The sports master has resigned and guess who they get to replace him! Unfortunately Bernard's swimming classes descend into chaos as Duffy's terrified of water and Dunstable just can't seem to keep those unusual swimming trunks on. Norman's Conquest: 5c decide to adopt an animal after watching a wildlife preservation programme. The adopted pet is named after Norman but what exactly is it and will it survive 5c? X Certificate: Determined that 5c will not just be the tea boys this Open Day Bernard and the class make a film about the school. It impresses no-one until a second interpretation catches the attention of a passing journalist... The Decent Thing: When Bernard spends a night with Sharon's mother he doesn't bargain on the consequences such as Sharon telling people that her mother is in the club again. Is Bernard about to have his first nervous breakdown? The Generation Gap: Class 5c becomes socially aware and take to promoting care in the community amongst the older residents. Unfortunately it's not necessarily the students who have to be co-operative as Potter finds out with Mr. De'Ath. The School Captain: The newly founded House system at Fenn Street runs into a few teething problems with election rigging and uncooperative students all whilst Bernard is trying to maintain his own reputation as Housemaster. Out Of The Frying Pan: Mrs. Savage has a rather unorthodox attitude towards lunchtime as she forces all of the school to eat in the local pub then resigns much to the confusion of Cromwell - but then he's never tried her cooking! Mixed Doubles: Abbott narrowly avoids a fight with a local yob but still manages to land a brick through a shop window. Maureen confesses her role to Bernard but will he do the right thing and tell the shopkeepers?
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