A doctor uses special eye drops to give himself x-ray vision, but the new power has disastrous consequences.
Based on Noel Langley’s play Little Lambs Eat Ivy (a title inspired by Milton Drake’s 1943 novelty hit) Father’s Doing Fine hilariously charts the adventures of an impoverished upper-class family consisting of a widowed mother and her four daughters. The love affairs of the two unmarried daughters some worthless shares a thieving butler the unpaid rent the matrimonial difficulties of a third daughter and the approaching “accouchement” of the eldest provide the story. Featuring Richard Attenborough as a frantic father-to-be and Heather Thatcher as straitened matriarch Lady Buckering this star-studded domestic comedy is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. Special Features: Original Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Promotional Materials PDFs
An adaptation from maverick Alex Cox of Thomas Middleton's celebrated play from 1607 Revenger's Tragedy tells the story of a man whose wife is murdered on their wedding day and his desire to exact revenge on the murderer. In a post-apocalyptic Liverpool of the future Vindici (Christopher Eccleston) returns from a self-imposed exile to bring down those responsible for his wife's murder. While Vindici's family have fallen on hard times the murderer - known as the Duke (Derek Jacobi) - has become rich powerful and virtually untouchable. Employing all his wit and cunning Vindici sets out to gain the Duke's confidence and get close enough to kill him. Vibrant and pulsating with colour and style Revenger's Tragedy is a masterpiece of reinvention set to astound and astonish.
When beautiful music hall entertainers begin to disappear under mysterious circumstances, Inspector Tanner is summoned to investigate. His resourceful fiancee decides to help him by going undercover as a cabaret singer, and succeeds all too well, attracting the attention of the diabolical Dr. Orlof, who, with his blind henchman Morpho, is using the skin of slain women to restore the beauty of his disfigured sister, Melissa!
The Graham Vicks production of Falstaff opened the new Covent Garden Royal Opera House, and was not to everybody's taste; the garish primary colours of the costumes, especially Falstaff's unusually hideous get-ups, go several steps beyond the Breughelian effect Vicks intended. The staging is effective--the complicated counterpoint of the ensembles is reflected in unobtrusive blocking that keeps the vocal lines clear and separate, especially in the final fugue. Bryn Terfel's Falstaff is a memorable creation, self-mocking and self-aggrandising at the same time--so much so, in fact, that he almost does not need the vast prosthetic body he has to wear for the part. Desiree Rancatore is an admirably sweet-toned Nanetta; Bernadette Manca di Nissa an appropriately sardonic Mistress Quickly; Roberto Frontali as Ford, in his Act 2 scena, perfectly distils and parodies every jealousy aria ever written, including Verdi's own. Haitink's conducting is exemplary in the lyrical passages, gets almost everything out of the fast and furious comic sections. --Roz Kaveney On the DVD: The Dolby Digital 5.1 sound is powerful and filled with detail, capturing the excitement of the performance and the atmosphere of the Royal Opera House superbly. The anamorphically enhanced 1.77:1 widesceen image is very clear, and while given the source inevitably not up to the highest feature film standards, is among the best live classical titles yet released on DVD. The bold colours are particularly well realised, though the red lighting of the Garter Inn scenes causes the image to falter a little. There are optional subtitles in English, French and German. These are presented directly over the picture and would be easier to read had they been a little larger, or outlined in some way. The special features consist of a brief synopsis by James Naughtie, taken directly from the original television broadcast, a minute-long "comment" by conductor Bernard Haitink and short but interesting interviews with Bryn Terfel and director Graham Vick. Finally there is a nine-minute episode from the series of short BBC films, Covent Garden Tales on the 1999 modernisation of the Royal Opera House. --Gary S Dalkin
Diana Krall: Live In Rio - Special Edition
Donald Sinden is a national treasure and with his cosy familiar voice a flagship for all things English. A stalwart of the Royal Shakespeare Company he first acted at the Brighton Little Theatre (of which he later became President) in 1941 and broke into professional acting after appearing in revues for the armed forces during the Second World War. He subsequently appeared in many British films of the 1950s some of which are showcased in this 12 disc collection. Set Comprise
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1967 was a good year for the Avengers: The Definitive Dossier, Files 5 and 6 contains six classic episodes in which Patrick McNee and Diana Rigg get to flirt with stylish decadence as John Steed and Mrs Emma Peel. As they are at pains to point out at the end of one episode, their adventures often start with the mysterious death of an agent, and their involvement usually means at least one more death along the way--one of them gets tied up and the other has to engage in some perfunctory martial arts to save them. Yet none of this is important--it is the charm that matters, and the fact that the show was so aware of its own clichés is part of that charm. Another factor was the parade of British character actors in minor roles. Here Peter Cushing is a silkily vengeful villain, John Laurie a railway enthusiast and, in a body-switching episode, Freddie Jones and Patricia Haines are Steed and Emma themselves. The plots involve killer robots, engineered premonition in nightmares and hypnotic regression to childhood; the touches of surreal are part of The Avengers style blended with 60s fashions and loopy plots to create something effectively original and hugely influential. On the DVD: the DVDs are presented in a standard 4:3 television visual aspect with good mono sound for their date. As with other releases in this series, the special features consist of short biographies, a picture gallery and a "Follow the Hat" feature (modelled on the "White Rabbit" from The Matrix) in which Patrick McNee introduces each episode and interesting facts about cast and designers are flashed onto the screen.--Roz Kaveney
Just William: Series 1 (2 Discs)
The sort of sparkling romantic comedy that could only be created in the Golden Age Hollywood, Every GirlShould Be Married is an effervescent treat! When shop girl Anabel Sims (Betsy Drake, Dancing in the Dark) sets eyes on Dr Madison Brown, she's instantly smitten - and since he's played by the incomparable Cary Grant, who can blame her?The trouble is, the good doctor is content to remain a bachelor, so Anabel must use all her womanly wiles to ensnare her target. Unfortunately, her efforts don't go according to plan and she gains a notoriety she hadn'tbargained for - making it all the harder to get her man!
The Younger family frustrated with living in their crowded Chicago apartment sees the arrival of a $10 000 insurance check as the answer to their prayers. Matriarch Lena Younger (Claudia McNeil) promptly puts a down payment on a house in an all-white suburban neighborhood. But the family is divided when Lena entrusts the balance of the money to her mercurial son Walter Lee (Poitier) against the wishes of her daughter (Diana Sands) and daughter-in-law (Ruby Dee). It takes the streng
George Lazenby made his first and only appearance as James Bond in this the unheralded gem of the franchise. With an incredibly affecting denouement and one of John Barry's finest scores OHMSS would show a different side to Bond and open up the character to different approaches in the future. Agent 007 (George Lazenby) and the adventurous Tracy Di Vicenzo (Diana Rigg) join forces to battle the evil Spectre organization in the treacherous Swiss Alps. But the group's powerful leader Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Telly Savalas) is launching his most calamitous scheme yet: a germ warfare plot that could kill millions!
Mozart's Clemenza di Tito ("The Clemency of Titus") makes for riveting viewing in this Glyndebourne performance directed by Nicholas Hytner and conducted by Andrew Davis staged in the composer's bicentenary in 1991. Mozart's last opera, Clemenza was for some time considered below par by his own exalted standards. He composed it in a rush, the recitatives are by a pupil and it had to be on an appropriate theme to please the new Hapsburg monarch, for whose enthronement it was designed. There's little character development and the musical style harks back to operatic conventions Mozart had done so much to overthrow. Watching this production one would scarcely credit that such reservations once held sway. Hytner and his team have put a contemporary angle on a story set in Rome AD 78 in which sets, props and the stage itself are constructed to different dimensions offering alternate perspectives on a static tale. A slanting pillar and a sloping corridor allude to the unhinged mind of the scheming Vitellia, the central character, who puts her confidant Sesto on an emotional roller coaster ride as she ensnares him to plot the downfall of Titus. The principals use their eyes to communicate to one another as well as the audience and in the imaginatively staged entrances and exits of the ensembles one senses Hytner's choreographic instincts coming to the fore. The superb cast sing magnificently and look stunning. Philip Langridge is an eloquent Titus, Diana Monatgue a sincere Sesto and Ashley Putnam brings a touch of Alexis Colby to her portrayal of Vitellia. The London Philharmonic are all fired up under conductor Andrew Davis' fervent direction. The performance (the "Overture" accompanied by a visual montage of artefacts of Ancient Rome) is played on modern instruments yet articulated and reproduced with the clarity and definition associated with period ones. On the DVD: La Clemenza di Tito has no special features save for the obligatory subtitles. The picture quality is outstanding with the imaginative and colourful production design caught, like the music, with exceptional fidelity. The high drama at the conclusion of Act 1 justifies running on without a break into Act 2. This is a must for all lovers of opera. --Adrian Edwards
Elger Enders (Beau Bridges, The Descendents) buys an apartment block in Brooklyn with plans of renovating it and increasing his considerable wealth. However much to his annoyance the tenants refuse to be evicted. As Elger is forced to interact personally with his tenants he finds out more about their personal lives, slowly his pompous and unforgiving nature is worn away by their stories and troubles and he emerges as a caring and thoughtful young man.
Diana Krall has had a long time fascination with bossa nova a type of music which perfectly suits her sophisticated yet sensual style. This culminated in her new studio album Quiet Nights (released by Verve in spring 2009) and in this stunning concert filmed in the home of the bossa nova Rio de Janeiro in November 2008. Accompanied by her band and an orchestra Diana Krall delivers a superb set of standards in true bossa nova style but clearly bearing her unique stamp. This DVD captures Diana Krall at her scintillating best. Tracklisting: 1. I Love Being Here With You 2. Let's Fall In Love 3. Where Or When 4. Too Marvellous For Words 5. I've Grown Accustomed To His Face 6. Walk On By 7. Frim Fram Sauce 8. Cheek To Cheek 9. You're My Thrill 10. Let's Face The Music And Dance 11. Every Time We Say Goodbye 12. So Nice 13. Quiet Nights 14. Este Seu Olhar 15. The Boy From Ipanema 16. I Don't Know Enough About You 17. S'Wonderful 18. Exactly Like You
In 1960 Anthony Perkins scared the world with his chilling portrayal of a murderous madman obsessed with his dead mother, catapulting the horror genre into a new realm of possibility. Alfred Hitchcock's original Psycho spawned three sequels and one remake, and the series continues to affect popular culture over 50 years later. The Psycho Legacy follows the indelible film making legacy left by the Psycho movies and unravels the screenwriting, casting and directing of all these motion pictures starring Anthony Hopkins, examining their undeniable longevity and success. Interweaving ultra-rare and neverbefore-seen footage of Anthony Perkins and dozens of interviews, including Robert Loggia, Olivia Hussey, Henry Thomas, Diana Scarwid, Tom Holland, Hilton Green, Mick Garris, and many more. The Psycho Legacy is the first documentary to unite and explore decades of Psycho movies in one place revealing surprises and insights into what is considered the granddaddy of modern horror. Extras Extended and deleted scenes Full panel discussion with Anthony Perkins The Psycho reunion Panel A Tour of the Bates Motel Revisiting Psycho II Shooting Psycho II A visit with Psycho memorabilia collector Guy Thorpe Psycho on the web The Hyaena Gallery presents serial killer inspired art.
Agony: Series 3
The complete collection of all 21 James Bond movies. 1. Dr. No (1962) - Sean Connery 2. From Russia With Love (1963) - Sean Connery 3. Goldfinger (1964) - Sean Connery 4. Thunderball (1965) - Sean Connery 5. You Only Live Twice (1967) - Sean Connery 6. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) - George Lazenby 7. Diamonds Are Forever (1971) - Sean Connery 8. Live And Let Die (1973) - Roger Moore 9. The Man With The Golden Gun (1974) - Roger Moore 10. The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) - Roger Moore 11. Moonraker (1979) - Roger Moore 12. For Your Eyes Only (1981) - Roger Moore 13. Octopussy (1983) - Roger Moore 14. A View To A Kill (1985) - Roger Moore 15. The Living Daylights (1987) - Timothy Dalton 16. Licence To Kill (1989) - Timothy Dalton 17. Goldeneye (1995) - Pierce Brosnan 18. Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) - Pierce Brosnan 19. The World Is Not Enough (1999) - Pierce Brosnan 20. Die Another Day (2002) - Pierce Brosnan 21. Casino Royal (2006) - Daniel Craig
A secret vampire cult which has its headquarters beneath the town cemetery searches for victims for its human sacrifice rituals.
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