The ebullient comedy films of the 1930s brought escape and laughter to millions of British cinemagoers enabling veteran stars of the music-hall and theatre to reach out to a wider audience – making household names of performers like Leslie Fuller Hal Gordon Bobby Howes Ernest Lotinga and Gene Gerrard. Although comedy would prove to be the decade's most successful film genre many of these classic early talkies have remained unseen since their original release. This ongoing collection showcases a wealth of rare features each presented uncut in a brand-new transfer from the best available elements in their as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. LET ME EXPLAIN DEAR (1932) A husband flirts with a pretty girl after a taxi smash but a delicate situation ensues when he has to explain the presence of her necklace in his pocket! Black and White / 73 mins / 1.33:1 / Mono / English. THE OUTCAST (1934) A music-hall star and his best mate are conned out of their earnings (twice!) and left with nothing but a beloved greyhound. Black and White / 73 mins / 1.33:1 / Mono / English.
Honor. Duty. Respect. These three military traditions are in jeopardy at a British regiment stationed in colonial India at the end of the nineteenth century. A new recruit is charged with dishonorable conduct when a beautiful widow (Susannah York) is attacked. In an attempt to prevent a public court-martial the superior officers (Richard Attenborough Stacy Keach and Christopher Plummer) set up an internal hearing. Can an idealistic young officer (Michael York) defend the a
A sumptuous adaptation of the E.M. Forster novel in which a widow is sent to Italy by her in-laws to recuperate whereupon she falls in love with a young Italian dentist...
One of the best British sitcoms of all-time, The Likely Lads focuses on the friendship between two working-class men, James Bolam and Rodney Bewes, living in the north east of England.Bob (Bewes) is the 'sensible' one, doing his best to get on with his job and 'better' himself. Terry (Bolam) is the 'irresponsible' one, intent on living life to the full. He's forever getting himself (and Terry) into trouble of one kind or another...Episodes Comprise:1. Entente Cordiale2. Double Date3. Older Women Are More Experienced4. The Suitor5. The Last Of The Big Spenders6. Rocker7. Goodbye To All That
This fantastic box set features all the episodes from ITV's hit series Cold Feet the bitter sweet comedy of the lives of three young couples living in Manchester. Relive the ups and downs of relationships friendships births marriages divorce affairs and heartache over the years.
Harold Shand (Bob Hoskins) is a businessman with great ambitions. Spotting the development potential of London's derelict Docklands area years before the Thatcher government, he tries to broker a deal with his American counterpart (Eddie Constantine) that will make them both millions. But who is killing Harold's other associates and blowing up his businesses - and why?Universally regarded as one of the greatest gangster films ever made, The Long Good Friday rocketed Hoskins to international stardom. He's given sterling support from Helen Mirren (as his upper-crust girlfriend), Paul Freeman (Raiders of the Lost Ark) and Derek Thompson (Casualty), and there's even an early appearance from future James Bond Pierce Brosnan.4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)Original uncompressed PCM mono 1.0 and Dolby Atmos audioOptional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingAudio commentary by director John MackenzieBloody Business, a documentary about the making of The Long Good Friday, including interviews with John Mackenzie, stars Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, producer Barry Hanson and cinematographer Phil MéheuxHands Across the Ocean, a comparison of the differences between the UK and US soundtracksQ&A with Bob Hoskins and John Mackenzie, moderated by Richard JobsonInterviews with Barry Hanson, Phil Méheux, writer Barrie Keeffe, first assistant director Simon Hinkly and assistant art director Carlotta BarrowOriginal trailersReversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Hannah GillinghamDouble-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Hannah GillinghamIllustrated collector's booklet featuring writing on the film by Mark Duguid, an excerpt from Titan Books' Very Naughty Boys: The Amazing True Story of Handmade Films by Robert Sellers about the making of The Long Good Friday, and contemporary reviews of the film
Deth lives.... Beginning to get his life back together, Jack Deth is timejacked back to 2247 to save Angel City from a new wave of trancers. His mission - find the origin of this new wave of trancers and end it with extreme prejudice. With the help of Lena and R.J., a trancer camp escapee, Jack learns that the new trancer program is government sponsored, and that his usual shoot-everything-that-moves attitude might not work this time.nWith R.J. and Shark, a crystal powered cyborg, Deth will have to find a way inside the trancer program and shut it down.... For good. Extras Audio Commentary by Courtney Joyner and Tim Thomerson Deth's Reckoning: Making Trancers III Featurette Original Videozone
Jason Connery and Helen Baxendale star in this multi-award winning Shakespearean adaptation. A production that brings all the gripping tension, menace and majesty back to this all time classic.
Transferred from Southampton Row to the Soho Vice Squad D.C.I. Tennison's first priority in the new job is 'Operation Contract' - a large-scale clean-up of prostitutes in the area. However the charred body of 17 year old rent boy Colin Jenkins is discovered in the burnt-out flat of transexual cabaret artiste Vera (Peter Capaldi) and once again Tennison finds herself embroiled in the politics of the latest homicide case as she tackles homophobia and perceptions of gender and sex both within and outside the police force.
The true story of a Jewish British Baroness who fell in love with the musical genius Thelonious Monk.Helen Mirren is the voice of the Jazz Baroness and Sonny Rollins, TS Monk Junior, The Duchess of Devonshire, Quincy Jones, Lord Rothschild, Roy Haynes, Chico Hamilton help recreate her story. The documentary uses private family papers, rare archive, original recordings and location filming to evocatively recreate the extraordinary life and times of the Jazz Baroness.
Charismatic author Ayn Rand brings college students under the spell of her ideology a forceful spirit in perpetual conflict with those she thinks herself superior to. And it's a dangeorus game. In 1949 in the aftermath of the success of her most famous novel 'The Foutainhead' two students Nathaniel and Barbara great fans of her work visit Ayn Rand and her husband Frank. Their friendship develops quickly as Rand's highly intellectual temperament begins to manipulate the pair's relationship forcing the students into an akward affair and eventually marriage. As Nathaniel and Barbara's relationship is strained by the years and Rand herself struggles to complete her novel 'Atlas Shrugged' Nathaniel and Rand begin a torrid affair. Ayn attempts to justify the affair to Barbara and Frank under the growing assumption that they are superior beings deserving of special treatment. As her passion spirals out of control leaving her friends and loved ones devastated and distraught Ayn must decide whether to take the leap her spirit dictates to her and risk losing everything she once held dear.
The complete first series of perhaps the funniest sketch show to air during the 1980s on British TV!
Bad Girls Series Four. More hard hitting drama and controversial storylines. This series tackles a lesbian relationship behind bars while a husband and kids wait on the outside domestic violence turned on its head and a junkie's battle for the right to see her disabled son. This four disc set includes all sixteen episodes from the fourth series.
The story of Virginia Cunningham who finds herself in an insane asylum and has no idea how she got there. Her husband Robert attempts to explain their relationship both before and after marriage and how her symptoms developed. Doctor Mark Kick struggles to get to the root of her problems but a relapse puts her back into 'The Snake Pit'... A touching central performance from Olivia de Havilland in this riveting exploration of mental illness.
Richard Gere is a frantically overworked socially-in-demand gynecologist whose life is coming apart at the seams. His wife (Farrah Fawcett) has regressed into a child-like state while one daughter (Tara Reid) is raising suspicions about the relationship between his soon-to-be-married other daughter (Kate Hudson) and her maid of honor (Liv Tyler). Meanwhile just as his champagne-loving sister-in-law (Laura Dern) arrives with three nieces in tow the doctor falls for the sexy new golf pro (Helen Hunt). As complications mount the good doctor's life rapidly approaches the force of a Texas tornado!
The ancient vampire Count Dracula arrives in England and begins to prey upon the virtuous young Mina.
A woman bravely battles schizophrenia in this thought-provoking drama starring Heather Locklear.
WHO LIT THE FUSE THAT TORE HAROLD’S WORLD APART? Harold Shand (Bob Hoskins) is a businessman with great ambitions. Spotting the development potential of London’s derelict Docklands area years before the Thatcher government he tries to broker a deal with his American counterpart (Eddie Constantine) that will make them both millions. But who is killing Harold’s other associates and blowing up his businesses – and why? Universally regarded as one of the greatest British gangster films ever made The Long Good Friday rocketed Hoskins to international stardom. He’s given sterling support from Helen Mirren (as his upper-crust mistress) Paul Freeman (Raiders of the Lost Ark) and Derek Thompson (Casualty) and there’s even an early appearance from future James Bond Pierce Brosnan. This special limited edition also includes Mona Lisa Hoskins’ return to the gangster genre – although the kingpin here is played by a mesmerisingly slimy Michael Caine with Hoskins merely George the chauffeur transporting high-class prostitute (Cathy Tyson) from client to client. But when she enlists his help in tracking down an old friend George finds himself exploring a hellish underworld that he never imagined existed. 6-DISC SPECIAL EDITION BOX SET CONTENTS: High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray and Standard Definition DVD presentation of both films in brand new restorations sourced from the original camera negatives and approved by cinematographer Phil Meheux (The Long Good Friday) director Neil Jordan and cinematographer Roger Pratt (Mona Lisa) Original uncompressed PCM mono 1.0 sound Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY DISCS 1 & 2 – BLU-RAY & DVD Audio commentary by director John Mackenzie Bloody Business a documentary about the making of The Long Good Friday including interviews with John Mackenzie stars Bob Hoskins Helen Mirren Pierce Brosnan producer Barry Hanson and Phil Meheux Brand new interviews with Barry Hanson Phil Méheux and writer Barrie Keeffe Hands Across the Ocean – A comparison of the differences between the UK and US soundtracks Original Trailer THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY DISCS 3 & 4 BLU-RAY & DVD [LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE] Q&A with Bob Hoskins and John Mackenzie moderated by Richard Jobson Apaches (1977) John Mackenzie’s notorious farm safety film presented in High Definition (1080p) for the first time Introduction to Apaches by cinematographer Phil Meheux Extended interviews with Barry Hanson Phil Méheux Barrie Keeffe assistant director Simon Hinkly and assistant art director Carlotta Barrow MONA LISA DISCS 5 & 6 – BLU-RAY & DVD Audio commentary by Bob Hoskins and Neil Jordan Brand new interviews with director Neil Jordan writer David Leland and producer Stephen Woolley Original Trailer 100-PAGE HARD BACK BOOK [LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE] Featuring new writing on the film by critics Mark Duguid and Mike Sutton plus archive pieces by Robert Sellers and Patrick Russell illustrated with original production stills
Trancer killer Jack Deth (Tim Thomerson) has quietly adapted to primitive 20th-century life with new wife Lena (Helen Hunt). But his peace is short-lived when his dead wife Alice (Megan Ward) turns up having been sent back in time to help Jack fight Wardo (Richard Lynch) and his crew who have created a trancer farm to enslave the homeless for their mass army.
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