Bad Girls Series Eight brings more dramatic storylines from women’s prison HMP Larkhall. This is the final series of the controversial and ground breaking television drama series. Suspected terrorism, murder, suicide, infidelity and pregnancy – resulting in a secret birth behind bars – keep us guessing until the very end. This three disc set includes all eleven episodes from the eighth and final series. Special Features: Subtitles Photo Gallery
Following the death of Diana the 'People's Princess', the Queen (Helen Mirren) and her family remain hidden behind tradition and the closed doors of Balmoral Castle. Whilst the heartbroken public becomes disillusioned with their Queen's absence, an increasingly popular Prime Minister, Tony Blair, must battle to convince the monarchy that its desire for privacy could lead to its ultimate downfall. With an outstanding performance from Helen Mirren, The Queen is Director Stephen Frears' engrossing, intimate and intelligently witty portrait of our monarchy's darkest days in the week following one of the nation's greatest tragedies. Special Features: Making of Documentary Feature commentary by Director Stephen Frears and writer Peter Morgan Production Photography Gallery Feature Audio Description
Based on an Ian McEwen novel, The Comfort of Strangers is directed by Paul Schrader at his most portentous. A young couple holidaying in Venice are taken up by an older more sophisticated pair. Christopher Walken as the Eurotrashy Roberto portrays with considerable vigour the sort of smooth stranger from whom anyone who has ever seen this sort of movie ought to run a mile, and Helen Mirren as his complaisant wife is hardly less sinister. Rupert Everett and Natasha Richardson are believably obtuse as the lovers who fail to understand exactly what they are being sucked into. This ought to be a far better film than it is: Harold Pinter's script is elliptically menacing and Angelo Badalamenti's score attractively gloomy. But in the end The Comfort of Strangers presents a rather low-rent vision of decadence: Roberto's praise of Margaret Thatcher and habit of photographing the unwary and beautiful are not quite enough to make the film's shocking climax entirely plausible. The DVD contains no additional features other than the obligatory theatrical trailer. --Roz Kaveney
Oscar winner Russell Crowe leads an all-star cast in a blistering thriller about a rising congressman and an investigative journalist embroiled in a case of seemingly unrelated, brutal murders.
Written and directed by Matthew Chapman (Strangers Kiss), and starring the great Helen Mirren (Age of Consent), Hussy is an offbeat blend of adult thriller and almost romantic comedy. Set in the seedier side of London, the film focuses on a prostitute, played by Mirren, who begins an affair with a man, played by John Shea (Missing), harbouring a dark secret. Part of producer Don Boyd's efforts to reinvigorate British cinema in the late seventies and early eighties, with films such as The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle and the cinema version of Scum, Hussy is an unsung and underseen gem deserving of a wider audience.
October 2nd marked the beginning of a 23 day shooting spree that wrought terror on the US capital during the Autumn of 2002. An anonymous sniper randomly targeted unsuspecting area residents without regard to age race or gender. Washington DC was paralysed by the threat of an invisible killer who could strike anywhere at any time. Montgomery County Maryland police Chief Charles Moose arrives at work that October morning to hear the news of a shooting in a nearby Washington D.C. su
The Collection takes as its departure point the moment when four elegant lives are suddenly shaken by the suggestion of infidelity. The sinister anonymous phone call that disturbs Harry Kane at four o''clock in the morning setting in motion the drama''s events also foreshadows the ominous deepening mystery in which the characters find themselves and in which 'the truth'' becomes increasingly hard to establish... Laurence Olivier stars in and co-produces The Collection a darkly comic play of suspense and sexual jealousy by Nobel Prize-winning playwright author and director Harold Pinter. Also featuring the talents of Helen Mirren Alan Bates and Malcolm McDowell with direction by the multi-award winning Michael Apted (7Up Enigma) this adaptation was originally screened in 1976 as part of the celebrated Granada series Laurence Olivier Presents and earned Apted a Director''s Guild of America nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement.
"The Last Station" is a love story set during the last year of the life and turbulent marriage of the great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy and his wife the Countess Sofya.
A whimsical fantasy, revolving around the world of Bingo, House (2000) was slipped innocuously into the UKs staple cinematic diet of gangster movies and period dramas and emerged as a genuinely charismatic and immensely likeable film, blissfully content with its small-scale ambitions, not to mention lottery money well spent. Linda (Trainspottings Kelly MacDonald) is devoted to her job at the faltering La Scala Bingo Hall in rural Wales, which provides a welcome escape from her domineering aunt. Facing stiff competition from a rival hall, La Scalas owner Mr. Alanzi (the wonderful Freddie Jones) is at a loss of how to save his beloved home, but Lindas discovery of an unexpected gift could reverse their fortunes. Effortlessly charming and perfectly cast, House weaves its spirited feel-good tale with an eclectic set of characters (Jason Hughes flamboyant star number caller, Mossie Smiths monstrous flirting colleague), while delivering a realistic glimpse of what makes a place special and memorable. Highly enjoyable, this is a small-scale gem.On the DVD: Director Julian Kemp delivers a competent, if sometimes rambling commentary that delivers the goods about a straightforward production. Other than six trailers, theres the chance to glimpse Kemps short-film Suckers, a suitably wry and cynical look at the world of door-to-door salesmen. --Danny Graydon
Wycliffe: Series 3 (2 Discs)
A Few Good Men Collector's Edition (Dir. Rob Reiner 1992): One man is dead. Two men are accused of his murder. The entire Marines Corps is on trial. And 'A Few Good Men' are about to ignite the most explosive episode in US military history. Universally acclaimed A Few Good Men unites the big screen's biggest stars as Hollywood heavyweights Jack Nicholson Tom Cruise and Demi Moore lead an all star cast in director Rob Reiner's powerful account of corruption cover-up and a relentless quest for justice within the sacred corridors of the US Navy. As Good As It Get's (Dir. James L. Brooks 1997): Nicholson gives a show-stopping performance as Melvin Udall an obsessive-compulsive novelist who takes pride in his ability to affront repulse offend and wound. His targets are random his aim reckless. Winner of three Golden Globe Awards two Oscars and a staggering further five Oscar nominations As Good As It Gets is a comedy from the heart that goes straight for the throat! Five Easy Pieces (Dir. Bob Rafelson 1970): In an Academy Award nominated performance for Best Actor (1970) Jack Nicholson is outstanding in Five Easy Pieces the acclaimed drama from director Bob Rafelson. Although a brilliant classical pianist from an intellectual well-to-do family - Robert Dupea (Nicholson) has made a career out of running from job to job and woman to woman. Presently working in an oil field Dupea spends most of his free time downing beers playing poker and being non-committal with his sexy but witless girlfriend Rayette (Karen Black). But when he is summoned to his father's deathbed Dupea returns home with Rayette where he meets and falls for a sophisticated woman (Susan Anspach). Now caught between his conflicting lifestyles the gifted but troubled Dupea must face issues that will change his life forever. Deceptively simple but one of the most complex and interesting films of its time.
Written and directed by Kevin Williamson (Scream, Scream 2, TV's Dawson's Creek), Teaching Mrs. Tingle is a cool, cutting-edge comedy starring Hollywood's hottest young talent! Leigh Ann Watson (Katie Holmes - TV's Dawson's Creek, Go, Disturbing Behavior) is the brightest girl at Grandsboro High...but her dreams of a much-needed college scholarship are sabotaged when her history teacher, the dreaded Mrs. Tingle (Helen Mirren - The Madness of King George), falsely accuses her of cheating!Desperate to prove her innocence, Leigh Ann conspires with her friends Luke (Barry Watson -TV's 7th Heaven) and Jo Lynn on a scheme that will teach Mrs. Tingle a lesson of her own! Before they know it, however, their plan spins hilariously out of control...and becomes an endless comedy of errors! Also featuring Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day) and Molly Ringwald (Since You've Been Gone) - you're sure to delight in all the fun and thrills of this hip movie treat!
One of the greatest music and dance stars in the history of motion pictures Fred rose from a fairly inauspicious start where a studio exec remarked: Can't sing. Can't act. Slightly balding. Can dance a little. Well his career and achievements speak for themselves. A remarkable talent this box set features 4 of his most-loved films. Swing Time (Dir. George Stevens 1936): Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers star in arguably their finest film together; packed with exhilarating dance routines and a marvellous score this is an indispensable musical classic! Swing Time is full of magical moments including a complex and delightful routine to 'Pick Yourself Up' a luminous turn to 'Waltz In Swing Time' and Astaire's breathtaking solo to 'Bojangles Of Harlem'. Top Hat (Dir. Mark Sandrich 1935): Following a case of mistaken identity dancer Jerry (Astaire) follows Dale (Rogers) the girl of his dreams to Europe and tries to win her heart through song and dance routines. This most lavish of musicals from Hollywood's golden era features lyrics and music by Irving Berlin. You'll Never Get Rich (Dir. Sidney Lanfield 1941): After his wife discovers a telltale diamond bracelet impresario Martin Cortland tries to show he's not chasing after showgirl Sheila Winthrop. Choreographer Robert Curtis gets caught in the middle of the boss's scheme. Army conscription offers Robert the perfect escape from his troubles - or does it? You Were Never Lovelier (Dir. William A. Seiter 1942): In this lavish Hollywood musical the headstrong daughter (Hayworth) of a powerful Argentine hotelier has to contend with her father's attempts to get her to marry...
Ever since hulking lawman Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson), a loyal agent of America's Diplomatic Security Service, and lawless outcast Shaw (Jason Statham), a former British military elite operative, first faced off in 2015's Furious 7, the duo have swapped smack talk and body blows as they've tried to take each other down. But when cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton (Idris Elba) gains control of an insidious bio-threat that could alter humanity forever and bests a brilliant and fearless rogue MI6 agent (The Crown's Vanessa Kirby), who just happens to be Shaw's sister these two sworn enemies will have to partner up to bring down the only guy who might be badder than themselves.
""Since the beginning of time mankind has existed between the world of light and the world of darkness. This journal chronicles the work of our secret society known as The Legacy. Created to protect the innocent from those creatures that inhabit the shadows and the night."" Inspired by Tobe Hopper's classic supernatural horror film Poltergeist and the sequels that followed this series builds and expands on the concepts of the franchise. Following the activities of T
The Iron LadyOscar-winning actress Meryl Streep gives one of her finest-ever performances (Empire Magazine) in The Iron Lady. Telling the compelling story of Margaret Thatcher a woman who smashed through the barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male-dominated world the story concerns power and the price that is paid for its gain. The Iron Lady is a surprising and intimate portrait of an extraordinary and complex woman with acclaimed supporting performances from Jim Broadbent and Olivia Colman. The QueenFollowing the death of Diana the 'People's Princess' the Queen (Helen Mirren) and her family remain hidden behind tradition and the closed doors of Balmoral Castle. Whilst the heartbroken public becomes disillusioned with their Queen's absence an increasingly popular Prime Minister Tony Blair must battle to convince the monarchy that its desire for privacy could lead to its ultimate downfall. With an outstanding performance from Helen Mirren The Queen is Director Stephen Frears' engrossing intimate and intelligently witty portrait of our monarchy's darkest days in the week following one of the nation's greatest tragedies. The DuchessA chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana Duchess of Devonshire an ancestor of Princess Diana who was alternately celebrated and reviled for her extravagant political and personal life. From Georgiana's passionate and doomed affair with Earl Grey to the complex ménage à trois with her husband and her best friend Lady Bess Foster The Duchess is a very contemporary tale of fame notoriety and the search for love.
Werner Ernst is an overworked intern who only wants what is best for his elderly comatose patient--until he falls for the ailing man's beautiful daughter Felicia. The seductive Felicia has ten million reasons to let her father ""die with dignity "" while her deeply religious sister has her own motives for keeping him alive. Caught between passion and duty Werner descends into a moral mine field where the physician's god-like powers of life and death depend on knowing right from wrong-
Although there have been numerous screen versions of Bram Stoker's classic tale Dracula none is more enduring than this 1931 movie. Towering ominously among the shadows of the Carpathian Mountains Castle Dracula strikes fear in the hearts of the Transylvanian villagers below. With the superb Bela Lugosi starring as the screen's most popular vampire Count Dracula the film's eerie and chilling mood is enhanced by specialist horror director Tod Browning. Dracula remains a masterpiece not only of the genre but for all time. Special Features: Centennial Trailer Dracula (1931) Spanish Version Dracula: The Restoration Feature Commentary by Film Historian David J. Skal Dracula Trailer House of Dracula Trailer Monster Tracks Pop-Up Facts (subtitle file) Dracula Archives
Top Hat (1935): Following a case of mistaken identity dancer Jerry (Astaire) follows Dale (Rogers) the girl of his dreams to Europe and tries to win her heart through song and dance routines... This most lavish of musicals from Hollywood's golden era features lyrics and music by Irving Berlin. Shall We Dance (1937): After their roaring success in 'Top Hat' and 'Swing Time' 'Shall We Dance' is another classic Rogers/Astaire partnership. With the superbly exhilarating dance to 'They Can't Take That Away From Me' and 'Change Partners' the film also features one of the best known and fondly remembered dance routines ever performed by in 'Let's Call the Whole Thing Off' all on roller-skate!
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