The Ipcress File: The tense spy thriller by Len Deighton that turned Michael Caine into a superstar. Cynical and rebellious ex-army sergeant Harry Palmer has been blackmailed into working for Britain's security service. Hot on the trail of a kidnapped scientist Palmer finds himself enmeshed in a sinister conspiracy involving horrifying brainwashing techniques murder and treachery that reaches up to the highest levels of the security service itself... Educating Rita: Rita a hairdresser with a sharp wit is married to Danny and at 26 doesn't want a baby. She wants to discover herself - so she joins the Open University. Dr Frank Bryant is a disillusioned university professor of literature. His marriage has failed his girlfriend is having an affair with his best friend and he can't get through the day without downing a bottle or two of whiskey. He refers to himself as an appalling teacher of appalling students. What Frank needs is a challenge - and along comes Rita. In this hilarious and often moving drama the story tells how two people find a new lease of life through each other. The Eagle Has Landed: A Nazi strike force plots to assassinate Winston Churchill while he is resting in a desolate Norfolk Village. Colonel Radl masterminds the plot which if successful would change the outcome of the war. He enlists the help of Colonel Steiner (Caine) and Liam Devlin (Sutherland). Disguised as Polish airmen German paratroopers land in England. Radl's plan appear to be going smoothly until an unforeseeable incident exposed the Germans. But the kidnap continues and Steiner Luger in hand approaches the unmistakable figure of Churchill... Without A Clue: A madcap comedy which takes a fresh look at the classic Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson escapades. Holmes is actually a figment of Dr. Watson's own success in crime detection a character who Watson uses when he writes in 'The Strand' magazine. But when the printing plates for five pound notes are stolen Queen Victoria herself calls for the country's greatest detective...
When a gang of outlaws ambush an army payroll wagon one of the members Bo is left for dead after a dynamite charge injures him. As the others make good their escape with the money Bo is arrested and imprisoned waiting for the day when he can exact his revenge. Several years later Bo arrives in Cimarron with a new name and identity and is hired by Marshal Crown as a deputy unaware that he has false identification papers and is a wanted criminal. Equipped with a gun and a badge Bo wastes no time in tracking down his old friends who have all made good lives for themselves in Cimarron - at his expense. Crown has a coldblooded killer in town and this one has the law on his side.
A hard-partying bisexual rent boy faces unexpected responsibility when his older lover dies suddenly in this introspective drama starring Csar-winning actress Julie Depardieu. Though Thomas (Sbastien Roch) genuinely loves his deceased lover's teenage son Grgoire (Jeremy Sanguinetti) as his own Thomas' hedonistic lifestyle and other legal complications prevent him from adopting the troubled and homeless youngster. When Grgoire is subsequently sent to an orphanage Thomas attempt
Born On The Fourth Of July (1989): Tom Cruise delivers a riveting and unforgettable portrayal of Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic in Oliver Stone's Academy Award winning masterpiece. Based on a true story the acclaimed film follows the young Kovic from a zealous teen who eagerly volunteers for the Vietnam War to an embittered veteran paralysed from the mid-chest down. Deeply in love with his country Kovic returned to an environment vastly different from the one he left and struggled before emerging as a brave new voice for the disenchanted. Oscar nominated for eight awards the film picked up two gongs: Best Director (Oliver Stone) and Best Editing (David Brenner and Joe Hutshing). Casualties Of War (1989): Hailed by critics as a masterpiece Casualties of War is based on the true story of a squad of soldiers caught in the moral quagmire of wartime Vietnam. Witness to a vile crime Private Eriksson (Michael J. Fox) is forced to stand alone against his fellow soldiers and commanding officer Sergeant Meserve (Sean Penn). A powerful and charismatic man pushed over the edge of barbarism by the terror and brutality of combat. With sweeping scope action and raw power master filmmaker Brian De Palma creates a devastating and unforgettable tale of one man's quest for sanity and justice amidst the chaos of war. Glory (1989): The heart-stopping story of the first black regiment to fight for the North in the Civil War Glory stars Matthew Broderick Denzel Washington Cary Elwes and Morgan Freeman. Broderick and Elwes are the idealistic young Bostonians who lead the regiment; Freeman is the inspirational sergeant who unites the troops; and Denzel Washington in an Oscar winning performance is the runaway slave who embodies the indomitable spirit of the 54th Regiment of Massachusetts.
Captain Chris Hanson has recruited an over-the-hill deep-sea diver a claustrophobic inventor and a troop of beautiful Polynesian pearl divers to plunder the sunken wreck of the Arianna. But their mission seems doomed even before they leave the dock! The local government orders Hanson to transport 30 criminals to a prison on a nearby island. As they sail towards the treasure they encounter strange lights on the horizon bizarre sounds from the darkness intense heat and thousands of dead fish littering the ocean surface. Are they bad omens or merely freaks of nature?
William and Luke are travelling through the Californian desert when they are kidnapped by the notorious Kern River Killer. Managing to escape the pair flee into a small town but their salvation is short lived when they discover that the townsfolk have an unhealthy interest in the undead...
Resident Evil - Apocalypse (Dir. Alexander Witt 2004): The sequel to the 0 million hit Resident Evil: Apocalypse is again based on the wildly popular video game series and picks up where the first film ended. The zombies are back and so is Alice (Jovovich). Since being captured by the notorious Umbrella Corporation she has been subjected to biogenetic experimentation and has become genetically altered with super-human strengths senses and dexterity. Now she has teamed with other survivors of Earth ready to destroy any zombie in their path. After escaping from the Racoon City Medical Facility Alice searches for answers to the T-Virus and how to contain it. On the other side of town a woman named Jill Valentine plots her own escape while battling the undead and Matt Adison now transformed into a monster called The Nemesis who is bent on destroying all who live. Punisher (Dir. Jonathan Hensleigh 2004): Marvel Comics presents a second big-screen version of The Punisher with this action-packed adaptation from screenwriter-turned-director Jonathan Hensleigh. Frank Castle (Tom Jane) is a retired F.B.I. agent spurred into action after the merciless slaying of his wife father and son. Adopting the superhero guise of The Punisher Castle aims to wreak vengeance for his dead family by tracking down the culprits responsible for their demise. All clues point to Howard Saint (John Travolta) a ruthless businessman and nightclub owner whose son was mistakenly killed by Castle in a botched undercover operation back in his F.B.I. days. Unique amongst Marvel superheroes The Punisher possesses no special powers just remarkable strength parried with a blind determination to avenge his family. As he hunts down Saint Castle surrounds himself with three fellow societal outcasts to get the job done namely Joan (Rebecca Romijn-Stamos) Bumpo (John Pinette) and Dave (Ben Foster). Hellboy (Dir. Guillermo del Toro 2004): In the final days of World War II the Nazis attempt to use black magic to aid their dying cause. The Allies raid the camp where an occult ceremony is taking place but not before a demon Hellboy has already been conjured. Joining the Allied forces Hellboy eventually grows to adulthood under the supervision of his adopted 'father' Trevor Bruttenholm serving the cause of good rather than evil. When the powerful and evil Nazi figure who unleashed Hellboy suddenly reappears in modern times he discovers that Hellboy is now working as a paranormal investigator at a secret U.S. government agency dedicated to protecting humanity from the forces of darkness. Now Hellboy must fight to solve the riddle of his own existence and prevent the destruction of mankind... Dark Horse Comics' popular cult superhero Hellboy makes the leap from the comic book pages to the big screen with Ron Perlman the only actor considered charismatic enough to convey the blood-red demon anti-hero cutting a cigar-chomping dash in the title role as Hellboy assisted by prosthetics from 6-time Oscar winning makeup artist Rick Baker.
What is a big corporation capable of doing in order to protect its brand? Recently, Swedish documentary filmmaker Fredrik Gertten experienced this personally. His previous film Bananas! recounts the lawsuit that 12 Nicaraguan plantation workers successfully brought against the fruit giant Dole Food Company. That film was selected for competition by the 2009 Los Angeles Film Festival. Nothing wrong so far, right? But then just before leaving Sweden to attend the Los Angeles world premiere of h...
Ryan is a closeted student in his final semester of seminary studies. Despite his school's hostile stance towards homosexuality, Ryan has two gay classmates, Gerald and Anthony, in whom he secretly confides. He is also close to his religiously devout mother who, as things stand, is unaware of his sexual orientation.Ryan needs to complete a solid theological thesis in order to continue doctoral work at the university of his dreams. As he works on his thesis The Divine Gift of Love, Ryan begins a relationship with Bradley - a guy he has met on the internet who seems perpetually unable to commit himself. Ryan confides in Gerald and Anthony, only to learn about their romantic struggles as well. Consequently, Ryan questions his views on God's gift of love.During this volatile time, with the pain of unrequited love and his inability to share his fears with his mother deepening, Ryan struggles with finishing his thesis and holding on to his faith in love.
Famous Monster is a documentary of Forrest J Ackerman the world's most famous fan of science fiction and horror. Through the use of archival footage film clips and interviews with Ackerman and the fans and film-makers he inspired Famous Monster shows the journey Ackerman took as he grew up from being a kid reading Amazing Stories magazine and watching movies like Metropolis and Phantom of The Opera to a literary agent to the biggest names in fantasy writing to the editor of Famous Monsters of Filmland a magazine that inspired generations of film-makers.
At Inkwell Beach summer's never been so much fun! It's a time and a place where cool clothes hot music and good friends turn a dull family trip into the summertime vacation of a lifetime! Critics everywhere praised this film - the hot big-screen comedy treat that delivers outrageous summertime fun and good time entertainment all set to an irresistible soundtrack! Spend some time down at the shore with the funniest folks you're ever going to meet - summer fun doesn't get any bette
Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana recorded live at the Elvis Presley Fan Club Festival in Hemby in 1993. Tracklist: Introduction / Mystery Train / Good Rockin' Tonight / Trying To Get To You / Heartbreal Hotel / My Baby Left Me / Lawdy Miss Clawdy / A Fool Such As I / Got A Lot Of Livin' To Do / One Night / One Night / Money Honey / I Was The One / Tutti Frutti / Don't Be Cruel / Hound Dog / I Got A Woman / King Creole / Devil In Disguise / Baby Let's Play House / Blue Suede Shoes / Ri
The first ever live in concert DVD from the original Queen of Hip Hop Soul. Capturing a stunning performance delivered with conviction and compassion this title is pure Mary at her very best. Filmed at the Los Angeles Amphitheatre on 8th May 2004 in front of an adoring audience of over 5 000 fans Mary J. Blige delivers with heartfelt gritty lyrics set to strong soulful beats. Tracklist: 1. You Remind Me (Remix) 2. You Don't Have To Worry 3. Real Love 4. Be Happy 5. Love No Limit 6. My Love 7. I'm The Only Woman 8. I Can Love You 9. Message In Our Music 10. Children Of The Ghetto 11. My Life 12. Your Child 13. The Love I Never Had 14. Not Gon' Cry 15. It's A Wrap 16. Love & Life 17. Free 18. No More Drama 19. Love @ 1st Sight 20. (You Are) Everything 21. Willing & Waiting 22. Not Today 23. Family Affair
Though at first glance one might simply notice Missy ""Misdemeanor"" Elliott''s wacky persona and bizarre colorful getups it is her rhyming talent and strong confidence that has made her a hip-hop star. One of rap music''s most promising female artists since Queen Latifah Elliott is funky and innovative--an in-charge producer as well as a performer. HITS OF MISS E.... THE VIDEOS features 4 of her music videos including ""The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)"" and ""Get Ur Freak On."" 1. The Rain
Chilling supernatural thriller starring Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The grudge) and directed by Asif Kapadia. Joanne Mills is a travelling business woman who is haunted by horrific visions of a woman she has never met being brutally murdered. Joanne finds out that this murder actually happened 15 years ago and soon enough finds herself drawn to an old farmhouse which is the very same building the murder took place.
The Iron Horse was John Ford's 50th film and remains his most celebrated of the silent era. Its theme of enterprise and achievement its open-air locations and setting in a vigorous and pioneering past proved just the subject to stimulate the young director's talent. The sheer scale of the film surpassed all other Westerns of the silent era and established Ford as one of the leading directors in the industry. The film combines a conventional tale of double-dealing vengeance and romance with a poetic sense of history and an epic theme - uniting a nation by building a transcontinental railroad and a great man's dream realised by the courage skill and labour of ordinary folk. This restored version features a new score composed and conducted by John Lanchbery performed by the City of Prague Philharmonic.
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