Two sisters and their families spend - or rather, endure - Christmas at their late parents' dilapidated country house.
Lewis the hugely successful spin-off of Inspector Morse stars Kevin Whately as Detective Inspector Robbie Lewis ably assisted by his young sidekick D.S. Hathaway (Laurence Fox) in this hit detective drama full of intriguing murder mystery. Set in the idyllic surroundings of Oxford and its University campus murder has never been so appealing... This box set includes all episodes from series 1 - 7. Special Features: The Pilot Episode Behind the Scenes Cast Interviews
Reuniting as the team of elite mercenaries and armed with every weapon they can get their hands on and the skills to use them, The Expend4bles are the world's last line of defense and the team that gets called when all other options are off the table. But new team members with new styles and tactics are going to give new blood a whole new meaning.
Julia Stiles stars as a medical student who falls for an incognito student prince in this modern take on a fairy tale love story.
Set in rural Northumberland during the 1830's this Catherine Cookson series tells of Cissie Brodie's struggle to keep the family intact when the sudden death of her parents causes them to be evicted from their cottage...
Derivative fluff from 1987, The Secret of My Success is made tolerable by its bawdy exuberance and an appealing performance by Michael J Fox, who was still enjoying TV stardom and the career momentum he earned by travelling Back to the Future. Here he plays a Kansas farm boy who dreams of scoring big in New York City... but reality turns out to be brutal to his ambition. When his uncle (Richard Jordan) gives him a mail-room job in the high-rise headquarters of a major corporation, Fox occupies an empty office and poses as a young executive, winning the attention of a lovely young colleague (Helen Slater) and having an affair with his boss's wife (Margaret Whitton). Sporadically amusing as a yuppie comedy and rather off-putting as a wannabe sex farce, the film's still recommendable for its lively cast and a breezy style that almost succeeds in updating the conventions of vintage screwball comedy. Whitton is a standout performer here, so you may wonder why her comedic talent has been underrated, apart from a good role in the first two Major League movies. This may be little more than a big-screen sitcom, but it's not without its charms. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
Jocelyn Moorhouse directs this Australian revenge comedy starring Kate Winslet as Myrtle Dunnage, a woman who returns to her hometown to take care of her ailing mother Molly (Judy Davis). Myrtle's return sparks much debate between the residents of the town as she was accused of murdering someone many years ago. Now an expert dressmaker, Myrtle goes about transforming the local fashion while exacting her revenge upon those who have wronged her in the past... The supporting cast includes Liam Hemsworth and Hugo Weaving.
In Independence Day, a scientist played by Jeff Goldblum once actually had a fistfight with a man (Bill Pullman) who is now president of the United States. That same president, late in the film, personally flies a jet fighter to deliver a payload of missiles against an attack by extraterrestrials. Independence Day is the kind of movie so giddy with its own outrageousness that one doesn't even blink at such howlers in the plot. Directed by Roland Emmerich, Independence Day is a pastiche of conventions from flying-saucer movies from the 1940s and 1950s, replete with icky monsters and bizarre coincidences that create convenient shortcuts in the story. (Such as the way the girlfriend of one of the film's heroes--played by Will Smith--just happens to run across the president's injured wife, who are then both rescued by Smith's character who somehow runs across them in alien-ravaged Los Angeles County.) The movie is just sheer fun, aided by a cast that knows how to balance the retro requirements of the genre with a more contemporary feel. --Tom Keogh
This trio of classic 1930s horror filmsMurders in the Rue Morgue, The Black Cat, and The Ravenis also distinguished by a trio of factors regarding their production. Most notably, each film is based on a work by master of the macabre Edgar Allan Poe. Part of the legendary wave of horror films made by Universal Pictures in the 30s, all three feature dynamic performances from Dracula's Bela Lugosi, with two of them also enlivened by the appearance of Frankenstein's Boris Karloff. And finally, all three benefit from being rare examples of Pre-Code studio horror, their sometimes startling depictions of sadism and shock a result of being crafted during that brief period in Hollywood before the enforcement of the Motion Picture Production Code's rigid guidelines for moral content. Director Robert Florey, who gave the Marx Brothers their cinema start with The Cocoanuts in 1929, worked with Metropolis cinematographer Karl Freund to give a German Expressionism look to Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932), with Lugosi as a mad scientist running a twisted carnival sideshow in 19th-century Paris, and murdering women to find a mate for his talking ape main attraction. Lugosi and Karloff teamed forces for the first time in The Black Cat, a nightmarish psychodrama that became Universal's biggest hit of 1934, with Detour director Edgar G. Ulmer bringing a feverish flair to the tale of a satanic, necrophiliac architect (Karloff) locked in battle with an old friend (Lugosi) in search of his family. Prolific B-movie director Lew Landers made 1935's The Raven so grotesque that all American horror films were banned in the U.K. for two years in its wake. Specifically referencing Poe within its story, Lugosi is a plastic surgeon obsessed with the writer, who tortures fleeing murderer Karloff through monstrous medical means. Significant and still unsettling early works of American studio horror filmmaking, these three Pre-Code chillers demonstrate the enduring power of Poe's work, and the equally continuous appeal of classic Universal horror's two most iconic stars. Special Features: High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentations for all three films, with The Raven presented from a 2K scan of the original film elements Uncompressed LPCM monaural audio tracks Optional English SDH subtitles Murders in the Rue Morgue Audio commentary by Gregory William Mank The Black Cat Audio commentary by Gregory William Mank The Black Cat Audio commentary by Amy Simmons The Raven Audio commentary by Gary D. Rhodes The Raven Audio commentary by Samm Deighan Cats In Horror a video essay by writer and film historian Lee Gambin American Gothic a video essay by critic Kat Ellinger The Black Cat episode of radio series Mystery In The Air, starring Peter Lorre The Tell-Tale Heart episode of radio series Inner Sanctum Mysteries, starring Boris Karloff Bela Lugosi reads The Tell-Tale Heart Vintage footage New Interview With Critic And Author Kim Newman PLUS: A 48-PAGE collector's booklet featuring new writing by film critic and writer Jon Towlson; a new essay by film critic and writer Alexandra Heller-Nicholas; and rare archival imagery and ephemera
Rosamunde Pilcher's enchanting novel September portrays the many facets of human emotions and the complexities of family life as she assembles a cast of unforgettable characters linked by friendship love or birth bringing them together over the months for a glittering Highland party one September.
A stunning new 4K restoration of Joseph Loseys 1963 masterpiece The Servant. Adapted from Robin Maugham's short story, The Servant marked the first of three collaborations between Joseph Losey and celebrated playwright Harold Pinter. Nominated for five BAFTA 's and winning three, including best actor for Dirk Bogarde and Best Cinematography for Douglas Slocombe, The Servant is notable for its ambitious technique and its willingness to engage with issues that were, at the time, never seen in British cinema. Experienced manservant Barrett (Dirk Bogarde) starts working for foppish aristocrat Tony (James Fox) in his smart new townhouse. Much to the annoyance of Tony's girlfriend (Wendy Craig), Barrett slowly initiates himself into the house and begins to manipulate his master. Extras NEW: Locations featurette with Adam Scovell NEW: Video essay with Film Historian Matthew Sweet and Film Critic Phuong Le Trailer Stills Gallery Interview with Wendy Craig Interview with Sarah Miles Interview with Stephen Woolley Harry Burton on Harold Pinter John Coldstream on Dirk Bogarde Audio Interview with Douglas Slocombe conducted by Matthew Sweet Joseph Losey & Adolphus Mekas at the New York Film Festival in 1963 Harold Pinter Tempo Interview Joseph Losey Talks About The Servant James Fox Interviewed by Richard Ayoade
Kevin Whately returns as Detective Inspector Robbie Lewis ably assisted by his young sidekick D.S. Hathaway (Laurence Fox) in the fifth series of this hit detective drama full of intriguing murder mystery. Set in the idyllic surroundings of Oxford and its university campus Whately and Fox are joined by a star studded cast. Episodes Comprise: The Mind Has Mountains: When a student dies during a controversial clinical trial for a new anti-depressant drug is it murder or suicide? As the body count rises Lewis and Hathaway uncover a web of lies jealousy and madness - to which Lewis himself could fall victim... Wild Justice: In the run-up to an election at Oxford's prestigious St Gerard's Hall the college is shocked by a string of brutal murders. Someone seems to be picking off the candidates one-by-one... As Lewis and Hathaway investigate further they become embroiled in a revenge tragedy which began thirty years ago... The Gift of Promise: When a local businesswoman is brutally bludgeoned to death it appears to be a blackmail plot gone wrong. But as the bodies begin to pile up Lewis and Hathaway realise there is a decades-old secret at the heart of the case which they must uncover in order to stop the present-day murders... Old Unhappy Far-Off Things: Oxford's last-surviving all-female college is holding a Gaudy to reunite its old girls. But the evening takes a tragic turn when one of the alumna is found murdered; and Lewis is convinced that the killing is connected to a brutal attack which occurred at the same college 10 years earlier...
Season 3 welcomes back the CSI team Grissom (William Petersen) Catherine Willows (Marg Helgenberger) Sara Sidle (Jorja Fox) Warrick (Gary Dourdan) Nick (George Eads) and Greg (Eric Szmanda) along with Captain Jim Brass (Paul Guilfoyle) and Dr Al Robbins (Robert David Hall) as Las Vegas's most feared crime-fighting team. With the input of Series Consultant Elizabeth Devine a real-life former CSI and drawing story lines from actual crimes CSI is as authentic and real as it gets. 1. Revenge Is Best Served Cold 2. The Accused Is Entitled 3. Let the Seller Beware 4. A Little Murder 5. Abra Cadaver 6. The Execution Of Catherine Willows 7. Fight Night 8. Snuff 9. Blood Lust 10. High and Low 11. Recipe for Murder 12. Got Murder? 13. Random Acts Of Violence 14. One Hit Wonder 15. Lady Heather's Box 16. Lucky Strike 17. Crash & Burn 18. Precious Metal 19. Night At The Movies 20. Last Laugh 21. Forever 22. Play With Fire 23. Inside The Box
Henry Cele stars as powerful and mighty Zulu leader in the critically-acclaimed 10-part mini-series which comes to Blu-ray in its entirety for the very first time, 30 years after the premiere broadcast. Set in 19th century Africa, Shaka Zulu follows the story of the powerful and courageous leader, Shaka, and his rise to fulfill an ancient tribal prophecy of uniting Africa whilst the British were trying to gain control. Featuring a fantastic all-star cast including Edward Fox, Robert Powell and Christopher Lee, and filmed on location in South Africa, this is an epic tale of courage and triumph.
Raymond Chandler's hard boiled novel is brought to the screen with sleuth Phillip Marlowe finding himself involved with murder blackmail and violence when hired to protect a General's young daughter.
Thanks to its focus on more single-case episodes, the second half of CSI's second series is an even more highly concentrated dose of forensic puzzle-solving from the Vegas science sleuths. With the whole team working together on one puzzle crime (or series of crime puzzles), the group dynamic is elaborated and the audience drawn deeper into each investigation. The first three episodes are all single cases: "Identity Crisis" sees the return of Grissom's nemesis, serial killer Paul Millander; in "The Finger", Catherine is caught up in an elaborate kidnap plot; while in "Burden of Proof", a stray body in a "body farm" leads to a difficult case of child abuse. After a brief return to the two-investigation-per-episode format, the team unite once more for one of their most intriguing cases, "Chasing the Bus", in which they must unravel the mystery of a bus crash in the desert. "Stalker" is possibly the show's most terrifying episode to date, with a woman found murdered behind the safely locked doors of her apartment. The season concludes with "Cross Jurisdictions", a rather unsubtle way of introducing the spin-off show CSI: Miami and, finally, "The Hunger Artist", a somewhat strained attempt to comment on our society's obsession with glamour and self-image, which is most notable for Grissom's devastating discovery that his hearing problems are not only congenital, but irreversible. --Mark Walker
Fin Shepard (Ian Ziering Sharknado 90210) and his ex-wife April (Tara Reid Sharknado American Pie) are flying to New York City when their plane enters the most unnatural of storms and is battered by airborne sharks. As blood is shed and passengers are maimed in the skies New York awakens and people spill onto the streets unaware of the peril descending rapidly towards them. Armed with weapons and explosives Fin realises he must risk all to save his sister s family from the greatest of danger as floods and storms crash into the city. From the makers of cult hit Sharknado comes an adventure sequel full of screams bloodbaths and bite. The sharks are back. Extras: The Making of Sharknado 2 Shark Chum: From the cutting room floor Gag Reel Cameos: I can't believe they got us Chomp: The Evolution of Sharknado 2 VFX Director's Commentary with Ian Ziering and Tara Reid Trailers
Wrong Turn: In a hunt to the death would you survive? When a group of friends get stranded in the back woods of Virginia they find that they are not alone... hunted by cannibalistic mountain men they must try to escape without transport before they become the next meal. Roadkill: It's summer break and college freshman Lewis Thomas (Paul Walker) has decided to embark on a cross-country road trip to pick up the girl of his dreams Venna (Leelee Sobieski). But Lewis' romantic hopes hit a detour when he stops on the way to rescue his older brother Fuller (Steve Zahn) who goads him into playing a practical joke on a lonely trucker over a CB radio. Now that trucker an unseen and terrifying force known only by the CB handle 'Rusty Nail' wants the last laugh; and revenge... The Hole: Liz (Thora Birch) staggers towards her exclusive school bloodied and deeply traumatised. Whilst a police psychologist is trying to figure out what happened to her she reveals this twisted and chilling tale. Three rebellious friends Mike Geoff and Frankie are desperate to avoid a school fieldtrip to Wales. Martin the school nerd helps them hide away in an old underground bunker and his only condition is that his friend Liz joins them. Martin is in love with Liz but she wants Mike the coolest guy in school. The teenagers party uncontrolled and undetected in the soundproofed bunker hidden deep in the woods. For three days it is this wild place; Mike even starts to notice Liz for the first time. But when Martin doesn't return to let them out the party atmosphere drains and their sanctuary quickly becomes their living nightmare.
Witnessing the tragic and apparent suicide of an elderly woman, Mia (Jodie Whittaker - Venus, St. Trinian's & St. Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold) is left shattered and unnerved as she finds on the deceased a photograph of herself and her former lover (Dougray Scott - Hitman, Enigma, Mission Impossible II). Persuading a building's custodian Max (David Warner - Avatar, Planet of the Apes, Titanic), Mia gains access to the woman's flat hoping to find some answers to explain the trage...
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