Dudley Moore and Eddie Murphy star in this anti-establishment comedy about a disenchanted military scientist whose shortcomings have a knock-on effect on a hapless soldier caught-up in a war he has no place being in. With some classic Murphy dialogue and screwball antics Best Defence is an alternative look at the dynamics of modern warfare.
The stunning 4K restoration of Paul Verhoeven's classic 1992 erotic thriller Basic Instinct, within a limited edition SteelBook. Starring Michael Douglas as Nick Curran, a hardboiled detective with a weakness for beautiful women and dangerous relationships and Sharon Stone as Catherine Tramell, a stunning, enigmatic novelist with a talent for seduction and a history of relationships that end in death. As the only suspect in a controversial murder case that the detective is investigating, Catherine ignites Nick's suspicion and his passion, and he soon becomes involved in his most dangerous liaison yet. Featuring one of the most talked about scenes in film history, Basic Instinct is a blistering portrayal of sexual obsession, murder and betrayal. Blu-ray Disc 1 Feature Audio commentary with Camille Paglia Audio commentary with Paul Verhoeven and Jan de Bont Basic Instinct: Sex, Death and Stone Blu-ray - Disc 2 An unending story - Scoring Basic Instinct Blonde Poison - The making of Cast & Crew interviews featurette Storyboard comparisons (Love scene - Car Chase - Elevator Murder) Screen tests (Sharon Stone x 4 - Jeanne Tripplehorn x 1) UHD Disc Feature Audio commentary with Camille Paglia Audio commentary with Paul Verhoeven and Jan de Bont Basic Instinct: Sex, Death and Stone An unending story - Scoring Basic Instinct Blonde Poison - The making of Cast & Crew interviews featurette Storyboard comparisons (Love scene - Car Chase - Elevator Murder) Screen tests (Sharon Stone x 4 - Jeanne Tripplehorn x 1) Regions: 4K Ultra HD - ABC Blu-ray - B
Four young army men are forced to confront their prejudicial feelings shortly before being sent to Vietnam.
A trio of thrilling feature films from high-octane producer Jerry Bruckheimer including Pearl Harbor Crimson Tide and Con Air. Pearl Harbor features the life and times of a group of people who find themselves caught up in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and in the aftermath of the bombing America's involvement in the Second World War. Crimson Tide is a tense story set aboard an American nuclear submarine caught up in a global crisis. Con Air finds a recently paroled man on an aircraft with some of the most notorious criminals of all time during a hijacking.
Anzio: Robert Mitchum Peter Falk and Arthur Kennedy star in the rivetting war drama Anzio a vivid portrait of one of the bloodiest WWII battles ever fought. After landing with Allied troops at Anzio Italy in 1944 war correspondent Dick Ennis (Mitchum) and buddy Corporal Rabinoff (Falk) tell Anzio commander General Lesley (Kennedy) that the road to Rome is wide open. But instead of heading to Rome Lesley attempts to build a coastal stronghold only to discover that the Germans have outflanked them by enclosing the Anzio beachhead. Four months and over 30 000 casualties later the Allied forces smash through the German lines and victoriously march to Rome. Directed by Edward Dmytryk (The Caine Mutiny Back To Bataan) Anzio is a powerful film and a symbol of heroic tenacity. The Beast: War brings out the beast in every man. Afghanistan 1981 and the Soviet Union is locked in a futile and bloody battle with the Mujahedeen guerillas. Separated from their patrol the crew of a Russian T-62 tank engages in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the local insurgents led by Taj (Steven Bauer). The tyrannical tank commander Daskal (George Dzundza) wreaks havoc on a peaceful Afghani village pushing the moral boundaries of the tank driver Koverchenko (Jason Patric) to the limits. Sensing mutiny the psychotic Daskal abandons the disenchanted tanker to die in the desert at the hand of rebels only to find he's sealed his own fate. A Soldiers Story: Tensions flare in this gripping film about a murder on a black army base near the end of World War II. Captain Davenport (Howard E. Rollins Jr.) a proud black army attorney is sent to Fort Neal Louisiana to investigate the ruthless shooting death of Sergeant Waters (Adolph Caesar). Through interviews with Waters' men Davenport learns that he was a vicious man who served the white world and despised his own roots. Was the killer a bigoted white officer? Or could he have been a black soldier embittered by Waters' constant race baiting? Directed by Norman Jewison from Charles Fuller's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Soldier's Story is both a spellbinding mystery and a superb drama that transcends race.
They call him the 'baby maker'. To married couples, desperate to have children but unable to conceive, he seems like the answer to their prayers. Dr Cecil Jacobson is larger than life - both physically, and professionally as a respected expert on fertility medicine and artificial insemination. His reputation attracts those from all levels of society, including Mary Bennet, whose main aim in life is to have a child. But the joy of Mary and other prospective parents is destroyed as terrible ...
Michael Douglas stars as Nick Curran a tough but vulnerable detective. Sharon Stone co-stars as Catherine Tramell a cold calculating and beautiful novelist with an insatiable sexual appetite. Catherine becomes a prime suspect when her boyfriend is brutally murdered - a crime she had described in her latest novel. But would she be so obvious as to write about a crime she was going to commit? Or is she being set up by a jealous rival? Obsessed with cracking the case Nick descends into San Francisco's forbidden underground where suspicions mount bodies fall and he finds within himself an instinct more basic than survival...
In exactly two hours convicted felon Raymond Graham's (Jeffrey Fahey) life is scheduled to come to an end. Although his execution may seem to be warranted by the crime he committed the lives and future of many individuals will be touched by his execution. These include Graham's lawyers who are frantically trying to prepare a last minute reprieve as well as the opponents and proponents of the death penalty who are picketing outside the prison walls. Even within the prison compound the warden (Morgan Freeman) and other key personnel are forced to face their inner most feelings about participating in the state's first execution. For two other families it is to be a night of mixed feelings. One family anxiously prepares to witness the death of the man who senselessly murdered their son. The other struggles to reconcile the terrible act of violence committed by their son and brother with the death penalty he now faces. And as for Raymond Graham as he sits and waits in his cell block his bravado slowly turns to terror as time ticks away the last minutes of his life!
A collection of high-octane action films from uber-producer Jerry Bruckheimer! Featured titles: 1.Pirates Of The Caribbean 2.King Arthur - Director's Cut 3.National Treasure 4.Pearl Harbor 5.Con Air 6.The Rock 7.Enemy Of The State 8.Crimson Tide 9.Gone In 60 Seconds - Director's Cut 10.Armageddon Please refer to individual titles for individual castings and synopses'.
The Weight Of Water: A century old double murder haunts Jean a photographer who travels to the scene of the crime to investigate. The sole survivor of the slaughter was a woman whose unhappy marriage mirrors Jean's. Past and present collide when a cataclysmic storm burgeons into jealousy and suddenly it becomes clear to Jean who the real killer is... Basic Instinct: Michael Douglas stars as Nick Curran a tough but vulnerable detective. Sharon Stone co-stars as Catherine Tramell a cold calculating and beautiful novelist with an insatiable sexual appetite. Catherine becomes a prime suspect when her boyfriend is brutally murdered - a crime she had described in her latest novel. But would she be so obvious as to write about a crime she was going to commit? Or is she being set up by a jealous rival? Obsessed with cracking the case Nick descends into San Francisco's forbidden underground where suspicions mount bodies fall and he finds within himself an instinct more basic than survival... Light Sleeper: In Paul Schrader's compelling character study 'Light Sleeper' John Le Tour (Willem Dafoe) is loyal decent lumbering: A 40 year old drug runner who suffers from insomnia but seems to be sleepwalking through life. When John's boss the bubbly but sharp witted Ann (Susan Sarandon) decides to retire John must rethink his life's path. But breaking out of the life he's led will take some doing especially after coming into contact with his ex-girlfriend (Dana Delany) a recovering drug addict and becoming embroilled in a mysterious murder. With echoes of Schrader's script for 'Taxi Driver' 'Light Sleeper' is one of the director's most memorable explorations of the underbelly of American life.
A new restoration of Paul Verhoeven's classic 1992 erotic thriller BASIC INSTINCT. Starring Michael Douglas as Nick Curran, a hardboiled detective with a weakness for beautiful women and dangerous relationships and Sharon Stone as Catherine Tramell, a stunning, enigmatic novelist with a talent for seduction and a history of relationships that end in death. As the only suspect in a controversial murder case that the detective is investigating, Catherine ignites Nick's suspicion and his passion, and he soon becomes involved in his most dangerous liaison yet. Featuring one of the most talked about scenes in film history, Basic Instinct is blistering portrayal of sexual obsession, murder and betrayal. Special Features DISC 1 Feature Audio commentary with Camille Paglia Audio commentary with Paul Verhoeven and Jan de BontBasic Instinct: Sex, Death and Stone DISC 2 An unending story - Scoring Basic Instinct Blonde Poison - The making of Cast & Crew interviews featurette Storyboard comparisons (Love scene - Car Chase - Elevator murder Screen tests (Sharon Stone x 4 - Jeanne Tripplehorn x 1)
A new 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
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