Some thirty years after Arlis witnesses his father murdering a family he runs into Kay who happens to be the family's baby who was spared. Taking to the road the couple slowly discover feelings for each other until a figure from the past awakens a dark memory...
Director Oliver Stone is celebrated in this four-film, six-disc box set collection that includes two-disc "director's cut" versions JFK and Any Given Sunday respectively, plus Heaven and Earth and the documentary Oliver Stone's America. JFK is that rarest of things, a modern Hollywood drama which credits the audience with intelligence. Epic in length--this 198-minute director's cut runs 17 minutes longer than the cinema version--Oliver Stone's film has the archetypal story, visual scale and substance to match; not just a gripping real-life conspiracy thriller, but a fable for the fall of the American dream. Stone's DVD commentary is thoughtful, eloquent and considered. The Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack and the anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 picture are both first-class. The second disc contains 53 minutes of deleted and extended versions of scenes, all of which are available with or without commentary by Stone, a 10-minute video interview with the real "X", and a half-hour examination of documents only declassified in the wake of the film's release. Any Given Sunday is a massive 150-minute American football drama which, for all its ferocity and cynicism, is as soft-centred and clichéd as any Rocky-style underdogs-make-good crowd-pleaser. This is the director's cut with Stone's commentary ranging far and wide: he is far more interesting and thought-provoking to listen to than his film is to watch. The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 image and Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack are both flawless. The loaded second DVD includes Jamie Foxx's audition video, a routine 27-minute making-of documentary, music videos, outtakes set to music, and 33 minutes of deleted/alternative scenes with optional commentary from Stone. DVD-ROM and other features complete an exceptional package. Heaven and Earth follows Platoon (1986) and Born of the Fourth of July (1989) to conclude Stone's Vietnam War trilogy. Where Stone won Best Director Oscars for both previous films, Heaven and Earth proved a box-office disaster and went unrecognised by the Academy. It's hard not to think that racism underlay the commercial failure, for where the hit movies addressed the sufferings of white American soldiers played by Hollywood stars, Heaven and Earth focused on the fundamental victims, adapting the true story of a young Vietnamese woman, Le Ly, who goes from village girl to freedom fighter to wife of a US marine struggling to adjust to life in America to reconciliation in Vietnam. Superbly made, with a stunning performance by Hiep Thi Le as Le Ly, and powerful support from Tommy Lee Jones, this is intelligent, harrowing filmmaking which attempts to understand and bridge the divide between nations traumatised by war. Unfortunately heavily cut to bring it down to a multiplex-friendly running time, the often brilliant 135 minutes on show suggest a longer modern classic ended-up on the cutting room floor. The DVD features an incisive commentary by Stone, who alone of major Hollywood directors fought in Vietnam. Confirming that Heaven and Earth was heavily cut is the inclusion of 48 minutes of deleted/extended scenes, including a vastly extended 22-minute opening, Dolby Digital 5.1 sound and anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 picture are excellent. Oliver Stone's America is a 53-minute interview in which Stone talks candidly about his films, concentrating on the trio included in the Oliver Stone Collection, firing off considered opinions at a rapid rate. Also included is Stone's student film, Last Year in VietNam, clearly influenced by the French New Wave in general and L'Année dernière à Marienbad (1961) in particular. --Gary S Dalkin
Speed Keanu Reeves stars as Jack Traven an LAPD Swat team specialist who is sent to defuse a bomb that a revenge-driven extortionist (Dennis Hopper) has planted on a bus. But until he does Jack and passenger Sandra Bullock must keep the bus speeding through the streets of Los Angeles at more than 50 miles an hour - or the bomb will explode! Die Hard New York cop John McClane facing Christmas alone flies to Los Angeles to see his estranged wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia) and their kids in an attempt to patch things up. He arrives at his wife's high tech office building in the middle of their Christmas party just as it is gatecrashed by the ruthless master criminal Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) and a dozen fellow activists intent on relieving the Nakatomi Corporation of six hundred million dollars in negotiable bonds... Independence Day One of the biggest box office hits of all time delivers the ultimate encounter when mysterious and powerful aliens launch an all-out invasion against the human race. The spectacle begins when massive spaceships appear in Earth's skies. But wonder turns to terror as the ships blast destructive beams of fire down on cities all over the planet. Now the world's only hope lies with a determined band of survivors uniting for one last strike against the invaders - before it's the end of mankind. The Transporter Ex-Special Forces operator Frank Martin lives what seems to be a quiet life along the French Mediterranean hiring himself out as a mercenary transporter who moves goods - human or otherwise - from one place to another. No questions asked. Carrying out mysterious and sometimes dangerous tasks in his tricked-out BMW Martin finds his latest assignment could well be his last after his package is revealed to be a beautiful woman (Shu Qi) at the centre of a human trafficking ring... Behind Enemy Lines On a reconnaissance flight over eastern Europe disillusioned naval pilot Chris Burnett (Owen Wilson) and his partner Stackhouse (Gabriel Macht) photograph a scene they were not meant to see. When their plane is shot down and Stackhouse is quickly captured and executed Burnett must struggle to survive in unfamiliar hostile territory with a cold-blooded assassin and hundreds of enemy troops on his heels...
American Dreamz (Dir. Paul Weiz 2006): Imagine a country where the President never reads the newspaper where the government goes to war for all the wrong reasons and more people vote for a pop idol than their next President... The new season of ""American Dreamz "" the wildly popular television singing contest has captured the country's attention as the competition looks to be between a young Midwestern gal (Moore) and a showtunes-loving young man from Orange County (Golzari). Recently awakened President Staton (Quaid) even wants in on the craze as he signs up for the potential explosive season finale! Intolerable Cruelty (Dir. Joel Coen 2003): From the Coen brothers comes this witty sharp comedy about a man who wins in court and courts to win! Divorce attorney Miles Massey has got it all. Serial gold-digger Marilyn Rexroth wants it all. A hilarious battle of deceit and cunning ensues when Miles falls for Marilyn with each one trying to outsmart the other. Underhand tactics deceptions and an undeniable attraction escalate as Marilyn and Miles square off in this classic battle of the sexes...
The Day After Tomorrow (Dir. Roland Emmerich 2004): From the Director of Independence Day comes a spectacular roller-coaster ride that boasts pulse-pounding action and sensational mindblowing special effects. When global warming triggers the onset of a new Ice Age tornadoes flatten Los Angeles a tidal wave engulfs New York City and the entire Northern Hemisphere begins to freeze solid. Now climatologist Jack Hall (Dennis Quaid) his son Sam (Jake Gyllenhaal) and a small band of survivors must ride out the growing superstorm to stay alive in the face of an enemy more powerful and relentless than any they've ever encountered... Mother Nature! Volcano (Dir. Mick Jackson 1997): Quakes Riots Mudslides. Los Angeles has seen it all..almost. Get set for nonstop action searing suspense and explosive special effects when Oscar winner Tommy Lee Jones stars in ""the first great action film of the year!"". Something unspeakably chilling is heating up the city of Angels. Beneath the famed La Brea Tar Pits a raging volcano has formed raining a storm of deadly fire bombs and an endless tide of white-hot lava upon the stunned city. Experience the pulse-pounding thrills as the dream capital of the world erupts into the stuff nightmares are made of.
The film debut by Darkthrone's Nocturno Culto offers an insight into a strange life of solitude chaos and Darkthrone. The Misanthrope takes us into the heart of the Norwegian black metal scene and folk culture with unique footage of Darkthrone rehearsing Aura Noir strange trips into the forest and even a brief excursion to Japan. The film comes in a deluxe package including a bonus audio CD of new music by Nocturno specifically composed for the film. As Nocturno modestly says this is a ""strange documentary/fiction film not suitable for everyone."" It will however be indispensable for all followers of Darkthrone and the Norwegian black metal scene. Bonus Audio CD 1. Battlehorns 2. The Bastard Son 3. Lake of Sorrow 4. Stay Away 5. Necroposers 6. The Will To Deny 7. The Solution
Something To Talk AboutIn one of her best-ever roles Julia Roberts is Grace whose reaction to the infidelities of Eddie (Dennis Quaid) turns the lives and loves of the people around her into something like falling dominoes. Robert Duvall Gena Rowlands Kyra Sedgwick and others in the year's best ensemble of characters (Jack Matthews Newsday) co-star in this juicy truthful story written by Callie Khouri (Thelma And Louise) and directed by Lasse Hallstrom. Pelican BriefTwo Supreme Court Justices have been murdered and a lone law student (Julia Roberts) turns her suspicions about the deaths into a speculative brief that sends shock waves into the highest levels of government. She and a determined investigative reporter (Denzel Washington) want to tell the world what they have uncovered - if they live to tell it. The race in on and these two are more than runners they're moving targets. Conspiracy TheoryNew York cab driver and conspiracy buff Jerry Fletcher (Mel Gibson) knows about the secret movers shakers and assassins who really control things. Trying to put Justice Department attorney Alice Sutton (Julia Roberts) in the know he's run out of her office. Soon both will run for their lives.
Yours Mine And Ours: The 2005 re-make of Melville Shavelson's original 1968 comedy hit! Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo are a perfect match in this irresistible comedy about two single parents who get married... only to meet some unexpected homewreckers -their own kids! Admiral Frank Beardsley (Quaid) a widower with eight children runs his family like a tight ship. Frank's orderly life changes course when he impulsively marries his long-lost high school sweetheart Helen (Russo); a free-spirited fashion designer with ten kids of her own. For Frank and Helen's wildly different families it's fight at first sight. So his kids hatch a plan to sabotage the marriage! What follows is a no-schemes-barred domestic free-for-all that rocks the house with hilarious moments... and some heartwarming surprises. Parenthood: The Buckmans are a modern-day family facing the age-old dilemma of trying to raise children the ""right way"". At the centre of the storm is Gil (Steve Martin) who manages to keep his unique sense of humour while attempting to maintain a successful career and be a loving husband and parent all at the same time. As Gil and the rest of the Buckmans discover being the ""perfect"" parent often means just letting children be themselves. Baby Geniuses: Dr. Elena Kinder (Kathleen Turner) is out to dominate the world. Two-year-old Sly is the only person in her way. Dr. Kinder and her partner in crime Dr. Heep (Christopher Lloyd) have a covert research lab dedicated to cracking the code to a secret baby language. When Sly escapes from the lab he joins his twin brother Whit in an effort to expose the nefarious plot. Raised by his uncle (Peter MacNicol) who cares for special children Whit is naive to the ways of the world and is quickly captured by Dr. Kinder. Mistaken for Whit Sly is taken back to his uncle where he rallies the other foster babies into a super commando rescue squad to invade the secret lab in an effort to squash Dr. Kinder's evil plot.
Two killers are hiding where no one will ever find them....behind their badges! Tupac Shakur (in his final film role) and James Belushi are two corrupt police detectives caught in a dangerous web of deceit in this gritty, smart and tough (CBS-TV) action thriller that will hold you in its grip from start to finish. Detectives Divinci (Belushi) and Rodriguez (Shakur) practice their own deadly brand of street justice: they set up drug deals, seize the money for themselves and then murder the dealers. It's a lucrative racket that has worked without a hitch for months. But when they discover their latest victim was an undercover officer with the Drug Enforcement Agency, the two corrupt cops are forced to initiate a dangerous scheme to save their own lives. And as their foolproof plan begins to spiral out of control, Divinci and Rodrigues are trapped in a tornado of suspicion, betrayal and murder in which they can trust no one.....not even each other.
Long ago when majestic fire-breathers soared through the skies there lived a knight who would come face-to-face and heart-to-heart with the most remarkable creature that ever existed. Dennis Quaid stars with the voice of Academy Award winner Sean Connery in director Rob Cohen's heroic adventure that blazes with fantasy humour and the most amazing special effects since Jurassic Park. Co-starring David Thewlis Pete Postlethwaite Julie Christie and Dina Meyer this epic adventure will move and thrill the entire family.
A big-budget, mega-event epic motion picture that revolves around an abrupt climate change that has cataclysmic consequences for the planet.
When President Ashton is shot moments after his arrival in Spain, chaos ensues and disparate lives collide. With a "Rashomon" narrative style, the attempted assassination is told from five different perspectives.
Liberty Stands Still: Though her finger has never been on the trigger, there are those who believe Liberty Wallace is guilty of murder. An international arms dealer, she sells to anyone who's got the connections and the cash... no questions asked. En route to a secret rendezvous to meet her lover, Liberty answers her mobile phone. The caller tells Liberty he has her in his sights and unless she does exactly as she's told, she'll die in a hail of bullets. Not only that, if her line goes dead, she'll detonate a bomb killing her and blowing a whole city block sky high. Powerless to stop time running out on her phone, the passing of each second takes her and countless innocent victims one step closer to oblivion...Natural Born Killers: Arguably the most controversial film of the 1990s. Quentin Tarantino's dark, perverse and mesmerising screenplay about Mickey and Mallory's brutal killing spree across America shocked and entertained alike. Previously banned.Gang Related: In the tense cop drama Gang Related, Divinci and Rodriguez are two street detectives with the perfect drug scam on the side. Divinci's beautiful girlfriend Cynthia lures the dealer into a fake deal: he hands over the money. A drive by bullet ensures that nobody finds out about the deal, the cops take the drugs back and start all over again. With Divinci and Rodriguez on the case these crimes are easy to solve... they're all gang related. But when the next deal turns out to be an undercover DEA agent, someone's got to go down for the crime, and all the usual suspects have alibis...
The music is on his side. Teenager Ren MacCormack sends ripples through Bomont a small Midwestern town that could stand some shaking up when he arrives from Chicago with his mother Ethel to settle with her relatives. The adults tend to view him with suspicion as a possible contaminant from the outer world. Some of his male peers eye him as a threat and most of the girls just plain eye him. It's a tough time for Ren whose father deserted him and his mother leaving them
The story of the dreams and aspirations of poor boys with guitars. Poor boys named Bill Haley Elvis Presley Chuck Berry Buddy Holly Little Richard Ritchie Valens and others. During the 1950s these pioneers caused a massive cultural change around the world. Featuring interviews with Little Richard Sam Phillips Bo Diddley Mac Davis Glen Campbell Ray Manzarek and others; as well as vintage performances by artists such as Bill Haley and the Comets Little Richard Jerry Lee Lew
A deadly new attraction. The brand new 'Sea World' complex in Florida offers visitors the chance to view the undersea kingdom from the safety of glass tunnels on the sea-bed. All seems well until a thirty-five foot Great White shark appears on the scene...
Imagine a country where the President never reads the newspaper where the government goes to war for all the wrong reasons and more people vote for a pop idol than their next President... The new season of American Dreamz the wildly popular television singing contest has captured the country's attention as the competition looks to be between a young Midwestern gal (Moore) and a showtunes-loving young man from Orange County (Golzari). Recently awakened President Staton (Quaid) even wants in on the craze as he signs up for the potential explosive season finale!
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