Fritz Haarmann, aka the Butcher of Hanover and the Vampire of Hanover, was a German serial killer responsible for the murders of two dozen boys and young men during the so-called years of crisis' between the wars. His case would partly inspire Fritz Lang's M, and its central character portrayed by Peter Lorre, as well as this forgotten gem from 1973. Tenderness of the Wolves treats the viewer to a few weeks in the company of a killer. Baby-faced and shaven-headed, in a manner that recalls both M and F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu, Haarmann is a fascinating, repulsive figure. Using his status as a police informant to procure his victims, he dismembers their bodies after death and sells the flesh to restaurants, dumping the remainder out of sight. This isn't an easy film to watch, but it certainly gets under the skin Produced by Rainer Werner Fassbinder (who also supplies a shifty cameo), Tenderness of the Wolves provided two of his regular actors with a means of expanding their careers. Ulli Lommel later responsible for the infamous video nasty The Boogeyman made his directorial debut, while Kurt Raab wrote the screenplay as well as delivering an astonishing performance as Haarmann.
It's easy to understand why Arlington Road sat on the studio shelf for nearly a year. No, the film isn't awful; rather, it's an extremely edgy and ultimately bleak thriller that offers no clear-cut heroes or villains. In other words, Hollywood had no idea how to sell it. Director Mark Pellington's underrated directorial debut, Going All the Way, suffered the same fate, essentially because the film-maker's presentation of suburban America often shifts dramatically within the same film. Characters are usually miserable and bordering on meltdown, no situation is straightforward and things usually end badly. Arlington Road begins as an astute study of suburban paranoia. Michael Faraday (a face-pinched Jeff Bridges, who spends most of the film on the brink of tears) is a college professor who teaches American history courses on terrorism. He's been a conspiracy freak since his wife, an FBI agent, was killed during a botched raid that feels like a thinly fictionalised reference to the Waco tragedy. After saving the life of his next-door neighbour's child, he initially befriends the family (Tim Robbins and Joan Cusack), but soon believes the husband is a terrorist. The first half of the film mocks Faraday: he has no real evidence and is not the most stable of protagonists. Despite the fact that it was government paranoia that got his wife killed, Faraday repeats the same type of behaviour. Pellington shifts gears in the second half, however, and for a while, it seems that the film has simultaneously sunk into a cheap, high-octane brand of Hollywood entertainment and undermined its own point. But Arlington Road possesses a stunning ending that's a real gut punch, one that may leave you needing a second viewing to catch all of its smartly executed setup. --Dave McCoy
After flunking out of yet another prep school, angry, rebellious 17-year-old Igby Slocomb goes on the run from his rich, privileged family to find a better life in New York.
A Kingdom Ruled By Evil. A Princess Enslaved By Passion. A Warrior Driven By Justice. Meet Talon a daring mercenary who conquers castles and dungeons alike with his lethal three-bladed sword. But when Talon learns that he is the prince of a kingdom controlled by an evil sorcerer he is thrust into the wildest fight of his life. Can Talon rescue the beautiful princess and slay the warlock or will he fall prey to the black magic of medieval mayhem? Lee Horsley Kathleen Beller Simon MacCorkindale and Richard Moll star in this action-packed adventure saga filled with brutal battles luscious maidens savage monsters and more!
Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays the role of a successful school hockey player whose life takes a turn for the worse after a terrifying car crash.
Directed by Oscar-winner Alex Gibney (HBO's Taxi to the Dark Side and Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief) and Emmy-winner Blair Foster (HBO's George Harrison: Living in the Material World), and narrated by Jeff Daniels, two-part special Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge chronicles the last 50 years of American music, politics and popular culture through the perspective of a magazine that understood rock n' roll was more than music -- it was a cultural force that helped shape America and defined generations. An exhilarating visual and musical experience of the magazine's history, the film features performances by a dazzling array of artists, including The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, The Sex Pistols, The Clash and Ice-T, and music from some of the cultural icons it heralded, including Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Fleetwood Mac and Chance the Rapper, and showcases the superb, groundbreaking work of its writers, spotlighting Rolling Stone's impact on society.
Director Mike Figgis joins musicians such as Van morrison Eric Clapton Jeff Beck and Tom Jones performing and talking about the British blues boom from the late 1950's onwards. A Thoughtful and musically uplifting analysis of the influence of the blues on British musicians and the re-export of the music to America.
Adam Stein. The funniest man in Germany. And a Jew. Taken to a Nazi concentration camp upon Hitler’s rise to power, Adam faces near-certain death in the gas chamber. Until he is spotted by the camp Commandant who recognises Adam as a performer and, for his own sadistic pleasure, offers him a chance of staying alive … by becoming the Commandant’s pet “dog”. But as Adam is to discover, this “survival” will come at a terrible price. Powerful and chilling, and expertly directed by Paul Schrader, creator of Raging Bull and Taxi Driver, Adam Resurrected features a stunning cast including Jeff Goldblum (Independence Day, The Fly), Willem Dafoe (Spiderman) and Ayelet Zurer (Angels & Demons). Special Features: Behind the Scenes Featurette International Trailer
Jeff Hardy has stunned the WWE Universe with amazing highlights in the ring and controversial moments out of it. Now fans can explore both sides fo this unconventional Superstar. Jeff Hardy: My Life My Rules contains a revelaing documentary packed with never-before-seen interviews from Jeff and both his closest confidants and biggest rivals. Recorded on the eve of beginning a new chapter in his life Jeff discusses his tumultuous existence in 2008 and 2009 including his astounding rise to both the WWE and World Heavyweight Championships and his challenging personal struggles. Through the 27 matches on this 3-DVD set fans can retrace Jeff's remarkable career including a rare match from 1994 his tag team partnership with brother Matt and battles for the Intercontinental World Heavyweight and WWE Championships.
With over three hours of films Cinema 16: American Short Films is essential viewing for anyone with an interest in the moving image. The majority of the films are accompanied by audio commentaries almost always by the directors themselves. Highlights include early films from Hollywood powerhouses Todd Solondz Tim Burton and George 'Star Wars' Lucas! Films Featured: 1.The Lunch Date (Dir. Adam Davidson 1990 11 mins) 2.Carmen (Dir. Alexander Payne 1985 18 m
Jeff Chandler stars as Cochise, the mighty Indian chief of the Chiricahua Apaches whose friendship and trust of the U.S. Cavalry has ensured peace in an otherwise hostile land. The already fragile concord is shattered when a new Indian Affairs agent (Bruce Cowling) conspires to bring the Apaches to war and open their lands for government use. United by a common enemy, the entire Apache Nation combines as the silence of peace is broken with the drums and guns of war.
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Could a simple feud between brothers lead to the brutal massacre of an entire family? Garret Smith (Bronson) travels to a remote Rocky Mountain town to investigate and uncovers far more sinister motives. As he gets closer to the bizarre truth Smith unravels a plot of greed revenge and religious zealotry. But can he get to the bottom of the murders before an 'avenging angel' visits him with an equally deadly message?
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of England's first rural-based soap opera and one of the nation's most popular programmes this DVD is proud to present some of the strongest and most memorable episodes of the last twenty years. Episodes Comprise: Episode 1829 - The Plane Crash Part 1: Archie and Nick are engulfed in flames as they walk back from the pub. The Woolpack regulars dive for cover as the windows are blown in and Joe Sugden crashes the car as a sea of flames comes towards him. Jack and Sarah look on in horror as fire engulfs the village. Episode 1830 - The Plane Crash Part 2: A blinded Nick searches in vain for Archie while Frank drives through the village appalled at the devastation. All that can be heard is the sound of carnage and screaming horses. The Woolpack regulars try to make sense of the situation and find out that the fire brigade can't get through as Skipton bridge has been damaged. Episode 1870 - Jack and Sarah Get Married: It's the day of the wedding of Jack Sugden and Sarah Connolly but who will catch the bouquet? Luke declares the depth of his feelings Chris finally swallows his pride while the McAllisters grapple with their u-bend! Episode 1875 - Police Marksmen Storm Home Farm: The police wait patiently as tension at the surrounded Home Farm escalates and relationships become strained. Will the kidnappers give themselves up? Then things go from bad to worse and Shirley Turner is shot by Reg Dawson. Episode 2473 - Kim Tate Flees Emmerdale: Kim goes to Home Farm for a confrontation with Chris - she wants her money back. When Chris refuses she clouts him with an ornament and ties him up. Then she tells him the truth about Frank's death... Episode 2668 - The Bus Crash: There's been a massive smash outside the pub and the regulars stream out to find that there's been an accident with the mini-bus. Bernice rushes to dial 999 while Paddy manages to pull an injured Alan from the vehicle. As they searchthrough the wreckage they find the first dead body... Episode 3018 - Nicola Jilts Carlos: Nicola and Bernice are still wary of each other after the hen-night revelations. Bernice is appalled that Nicola has lied about the pregnancy. Carlos is livid but lets slip that he's actually the father of Bernice's baby. The sisters begin to fight but Nicola is insistent that she will walk down the aisle... Episode 3215 - Zoe Gets Sectioned: Marc runs to the burning church to see Ashley trying to get Zoe out of the burningbuilding. As the fire brigade arrive it becomes apparent that Zoe is not well - she tells Marc that she wanted to go into the fire to be saved by God. After extensive tests at the hospital it becomes apparent that she's schizophrenic. Episode 3339 - Louise Kills Ray: It's Christmas Day and Louise and Ray confront each other in Mill Cottage. Ray is unstable - he throws her around amidst pleas that he can't live without her. She struggles to escape but he pursues her up the stairs - she hits him with a vase and he falls awkwardly and lands at the bottom. He doesn't move... Episode 3623/3624 - The Storm: Marlon and Tricia's hopes and dreams are snatched away
From the Academy Award®-winning° Coen brothers, The Big Lebowski is a hilariously quirky comedy about bowling, a severed toe, White Russians and a guy named... The Dude. Jeff The Dude Lebowski doesn't want any drama in his life... heck, he can't even be bothered with a job. But, he must embark on a quest with his bowling buddies after his rug is destroyed in a twisted case of mistaken identity. Starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, Philip Seymour Hoffman and John Turturro, experience the cultural phenomenon of The Dude in this cult classic. Product Features Gloss Steelbook 44-page booklet featuring behind-the-scenes, storyboards, original artwork, trivia and more Film cell replica of an iconic scene from the movie 4 photo art cards
Available for the first time on DVD! Using montage techniques Naqoyqatsi combines forms of mass media altered with digital techniques to create a swirling chronicle of the influence of technology reflecting the ever increasing globalisation of the world and the societies contained within it.
The rules are simple: kill or be killed. Homeless man Mason (Ice-T) recruited by a band of wealthy hunters to lead an expedition into the Pacific Northwest. But on the first day of the hunt he discovers a lethal surprise: he's the prey! It's gut-wrenching action from start to finish as the game begins and the hunters learn a deadly lesson; never underestimate a man who's got nothing to lose...
Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid The Sundance Kid is the fastest gun in the West his sidekick Butch is a dreamer always planning that bigger better bank raid. But things are getting tougher and soon the accident-prone anti-heroes decide it's time to head south and disappear into legend... Winner of 4 Oscars including Best Screenplay for William Goldman and Best Song ('Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head') and Best Score for Burt Bacharach. The Hustler Paul Newma
The most popular American rock group of the '90s Pearl Jam defined the grunge era and ultimately transcended it becoming one of rock and roll's all-time most iconic and enduring superstar bands. This extraordinary concert DVD was filmed over five shows in five different cities in Italy on their 2006 international tour the first time Pearl Jam had played in Europe since 2000. This DVD captures Pearl Jam's phenomenal live performances as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the band on tour. Featuring standout songs from their 2006 album Pearl Jam including ""Severed Hand "" ""Life Wasted "" and ""World Wide Suicide"" plus prime stage versions of Pearl Jam classics ""Corduroy "" ""Even Flow "" ""Comatose "" ""Porch "" ""Better Man "" and Neil Young's ""Rockin' In The Free World."" Packaged in a Case-bound digi book printed on recycled paper with 24-page colour booklet. A must have for all Pearl Jam fans. Tracklist: 1. Severed Hand 2. World Wide Suicide 3. Life Wasted 4. Corduroy 5. State Of Love And Trust 6. Porch 7. Even Flow 8. Better Man 9. Alive 10. Blood 11. Comatose 12. Come Back 13. Rockin' in the Free World
After getting hurt one too many Julie a lonely hairdresser is ready to give up on romance. But when she runs into a wayward spaceship with a sexy alien captain and a lovesick crew it doesn't look like romance is ready to give up on her. After one mighty zany weekend Julie decides that maybe she should take a chance on love again.
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