In a space station prison on the edge of the universe the iron-willed commander (Jan Michael Vincent) prepares to execute galactic arch-villain Kol (Ross Hagen). The commander has craved justice ever since Kol slaughtered thousands on Alpha 7. The same day the station is visited by Lund (Robert Clark) a delegate general from the non-violent star systems. Lund is appalled that capital punishment still exists. He protests when the commander instructs his executioner Tara (PJ Soles) t
It's a non-stop party for a group of beautiful teens living it up in a posh area of Los Angeles. And one very sexy lady M.J. has found a congenial way to capitalize on her friendships and advance her position. But when the music stops and the mad whirl starts to slow down M.J. must suddenly face up to a void in her life.
This documentary examines the Seattle music scene combined punk rock and heavy metal to create the grunge movement. More than just music it became a major social and fashion trend with a massive effect on American culture.
It's a non-stop party for a group of beautiful teens living it up in a posh area of Los Angeles. And one very sexy lady M.J. has found a congenial way to capitalize on her friendships and advance her position. But when the music stops and the mad whirl starts to slow down M.J. must suddenly face up to a void in her life.
When this Salzburg Festival production of Stravinsky's The Rake's Progress hit the stage in 1996, the reviews in the British press were red hot. Unfortunately Peter Mussbach's staging, though it has moments of theatrical flair, doesn't translate smoothly to the small screen in this live recording: his grand visual metaphors--an aeroplane that never takes off and stage-hands in anti-Enlightenment monkey costumes--look somewhat pinched. But Sylvain Cambreling's pacy conducting and the central performances come across with 1,000-watt energy. Dawn Upshaw is outstanding as Anne Trulove, bringing as much careful detail to her acting as she does brilliance to her vocal technique; and her performance of the Act I aria and cabaletta, "No word from Tom ... I go, I go to him", must rank among the best ever recorded. Jerry Hadley, dressed as a mullet-haired "yoof" in heavy-metal T-shirt and jeans, doesn't quite have the clarity and vocal agility of, say, Philip Langridge as Tom Rakewell, but the amusing yobbishness of his acting suits his louder redder-blooded performance beautifully. Rich-voiced Jane Henschel is hilarious as Baba the Turk, and uses her large frame with dainty, tippy-toe comic effect. On the DVD: the production is judiciously directed by Brian Large: there are plenty of carefully placed reaction shots, unobtrusive camera movements and there's an overall sense of a highly charged live performance. The recording levels, though generally excellent, occasionally offer a muffled phrase or two. There are subtitles in English, German, French and Spanish but no other special features. --Warwick Thompson
In the wake of a killer earthquake the beaches of California have been taken over by neo-Nazi punks. No-one can halt the megalomaniac reign of Adolph and his stiletto-heeled Eva until they pick on the son of Eleanor 'Mama' Washington. Now she is out for revenge...
Jamie (Julie Bowen) is a successful writer. When she accidentally kills her cocky boyfriend with a kitchen knife her best friend Laura (Traci Lords) convinces her not to call the police but to dispose of the body by feeding it to the animals at the local zoo. Jamie soon comes to terms with her guilt and is overwhelmed by a strange sense of liberation. Laura views the accidental murder as an omen and seizes the opportunity to embark on a murderous campaign of revenge against all the bad men in their lives. Next on their list of victims is Peter Gish the smooth boss of their friend Arlene (Dawn Maxey). Now with three members this self-styled 'Killing Club' plan to continue their murderous spree as long as luck stays on their side.
Drama intrigue and espionage are at the very heart of this classic piece of British cinema. Set in London just months before the out break of World War Two suspicion falls on a German ambassador when one of his envoys fails to return to Berlin. The arrival of two ruthless Gestapo agents sent from Germany and charged with finding the missing man causes the ambassador his wife and daughter to rethink their Nazi allegiance but is it too late to escape from Hitler's evil grasp?
SINGIN'IN THE RAIN:; With fame, fortune and fans galore, silent screen idol Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) thought he had it all. But one look at aspiring actress Kathy Seldon (Debbie Reynolds), and he knew exactly what he was missing. Now he's swinging from lampposts, singing in the raindrops and ready for love. With talking pictures on the rise, Don sets out to make musicals with the woman of his dreams...but one thing stands in his way: his jealous co-star (Jean Hagen), who wants Don--and the l...
Set in Armagh prison in I980 at the height of the notorious 'Dirty Protest' Silent Grace tells the untold story of women's involvement in the struggle by Republican prisoners for political status. A fictional story based on true events Silent Grace is a gripping story of friendship and survival. Aine a criminal wild child is thrown into the same cell as the highest ranking Republican prisoner. Eileen helps save Aine's sanity and as the protest escalates to the hunger strike Ain
Comedy Gold: French & Saunders - Live
Dawn O’Donnell was a convent girl who became a professional ice skater, travelled the world and then landed up in 1950s Australia, a penniless lesbian. By the time of her death in 2007, she had stormed through Sydney’s gay underworld and built herself an empire of bars, clubs, steam rooms, sex shops and drag shows, inspiring The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. This fascinating documentary explores the mythology (was she a mobster? an arsonist? a murderer?) and life of this shrewd, silver-haired, butch businesswoman. Les Cabotines, Wine, Women and Friends Carole Leblanc and Jo Béfort started their wine adventure six years ago in Collias, France. Their dream was to produce excellent wine. They had no experience, just their passion – and friends. Winemaking is a complex and labour intensive process, and still a very macho affair in France. But as this captivating film reveals, it is possible for two women who are willing to work hard to achieve their dream and live the life they choose – as well as bring an entire village and community into their world. From the vineyards of France to the nightlife of Australia, Fiona Cunningham-Reid’s (Feed Them To The Cannibals, Thin Ice) double documentary set shines a light on stories rarely told.
Harry Rule (Robert Vaughn) is an American lone wolf in London. Contessa di Contini (Nyree Dawn Porter) is a beautiful British aristo abroad. Paul Buchet (Tony Anholt) is a suave Parisian specialising in gadgetry. Together they are The Protectors - three intrepid international private detectives. Alongside other super agents from the world's best detective agencies they are organised into a global secret society their mission is to protect the innocent and apprehend the guilty. Gerry Anderson's first and only contemporary thriller series is the ultimate in jetsetting high-kicking adventure! This DVD features 10 episodes from The Protectors: ...With A Little Help From My Friends For The Rest Of Your Natural... The Bodyguards Talkdown A Case For The Right A Matter Of Life And Death It Could Be Practically Anywhere On The Island Vocal It Was All Over In Leipzig Ceremony For The Dead.
In another five fun filled adventures dreams are only a wish away for Merlin and his magical red collar. Merlin's nose for adventure finds the mischievous black labrador puppy getting himself into more unexpected predicaments ... with hilarious results!Merlin decides it would be great to be a famous artist. Sadly the weather and his friends conspire to ruin every attempt he makes - with unexpected results...Merlin decides that he would love to appear as the star in
Merlin the Magical Puppy and his friends embark on all sorts of exciting adventures. Volumes include: 'Lost Bones' 'King Of The Castle' and 'Snowy Tails'.
What is a big corporation capable of doing in order to protect its brand? Recently, Swedish documentary filmmaker Fredrik Gertten experienced this personally. His previous film Bananas! recounts the lawsuit that 12 Nicaraguan plantation workers successfully brought against the fruit giant Dole Food Company. That film was selected for competition by the 2009 Los Angeles Film Festival. Nothing wrong so far, right? But then just before leaving Sweden to attend the Los Angeles world premiere of h...
When ex-tennis pro Nick Irons takes on the job of coaching 17-year-old Joel Robbins he never expects to learn the meaning of success. Joel dreams of being a star and is determined to have a tennis career but his overbearing father Gill Robbins has other ideas. Nick owes Gil a gambling debt and is forced by Gil to discourage his protege from following his dream. Nick only realises the consequences of his actions when his former lover Jennifer helps him to see Joel's true potential. Joel and Nick must now take on the obstacles in their path towards success and to fight the battle against Gil.
This documentary draws on the recollections of the great Broadway stars of Leonard Bernstein's time and those of a new generation of American musical theatre artists who feel indebted to the legacy of one of New Yorks greatest musical personalities. Bernstein could not resist expressing the raw vitality of the city of New York in his music mixing Latin American dance rhythms and big band jazz with 'cool jive' and expressive love songs. Tony Award-winner Mandy Patinkin and Grammy Award-winner Dawn Upshaw lead an all-star cast to re-enact scenes from his greatest works including West Side Story Wonderful Town and On the Town. Brilliantly filmed in the very New York locations celebrated by the songs - Coney Island Central Park Times Square - these performances chronicle the city in all its variety and excitement.
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