The Wedding Date (Dir. Clare Kilner 2005): In this sparkling romantic comedy Debra Messing plays Kat a never-married New Yorker who is invited to her parents' London home for her younger sister's wedding. What should be a joyous occasion bodes disaster for Kat however when she discovers that the best man will be none other than her ex-fianc who two years before inexplicably dumped her. In a desperate attempt to face the ordeal with dignity Kat hires Nick (Dermot Mulroney) a charming and handsome professional male escort to pose as her new boyfriend and escort her to the wedding. Even more valuable to Kat than Nick's good looks and charisma is his keen insight into human behavior--a well-learned trick of his trade. Over the course of the weekend Nick takes on the role of the bride's therapist the father's ideal son-in-law the groom's new best friend and the object of every woman's affection. For Kat what starts out as a pretend relationship with Nick begins to turn into something entirely unexpected: a second chance at love. My Big Fat Greek Wedding (Dir. Joel Zwick 2002): In this hit ethnic comedy Toula (Nia Vardalos) is a thirty-year-old ugly duckling whose life is going nowhere while she works long hours in her family's Greek diner (called Dancing Zorba's). She then decides to give herself a radical makeover lands a new job in her aunt's travel agency and falls for a hunky sensitive vegetarian teacher (John Corbett). They soon decide to get married but her family have a history of getting hitched exclusively to other Greeks. My Big Fat Greek Wedding is a warm funny comedy adapted by writer/star Vardalos from her own one-woman show. The Wedding Singer (Dir. Frank Coraci 1998): It's 1985 and Robbie Hart (Adam Sandler) is the ultimate master of ceremonies until he is left at the altar at his own wedding. Devastated he becomes a newlywed's worst nightmare - an entertainer who can do nothing but destroy other people's weddings. It's not until he meets a warm-hearted waitress named Julia (Drew Barrymore) that he starts to pick up the pieces of his heart. The only problem is Julia's about to have a wedding of her own and unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a lifetime the girl of his dreams will be gone forever...
When Inspector Morse first appeared on television in 1987, nobody could have predicted that it would run into the next century, maintaining throughout a quality of scripts and story lines that raised the genre of the detective series to a new level. Much of its success can be attributed to John Thaw's total immersion in the role. Morse is a prickly character and not obviously easy to like. As a detective in Oxford with unfulfilled academic propensities, he is permanently excluded from a world of which he would dearly love to be a part. He is at odds with that world--and with his colleagues in the police force--most of the time. Passionate about opera and "proper beer", he is a cultural snob for whom vulgarity causes almost physical pain. As a result, he lives from one disillusionment to another. And he is scarred--more deeply than he would ever admit--by past relationships. But he also has a naïve streak and, deep-down sensitivity, which makes him a fascinating challenge for women. At the heart of Morse's professional life is his awkward partnership with Detective Sergeant Lewis, the resolutely ordinary, worldly sidekick who manages to keep his boss in an almost permanent state of exasperation while retaining his grudging respect. It's a testament to Kevin Whateley's consistently excellent performance that from such unpromising material, Lewis becomes as indispensable to the series as Barrington Pheloung's hypnotic, classic theme music. Morse's investigations do occasionally take him abroad to more exotic locations, but throughout 14 successful years of often gruesome murders, the city of Oxford itself became a central character in these brooding two-hour dramas: creator Colin Dexter stating he finally had to kill Morse off because he was giving Oxford a bad reputation as a dangerous place! --Piers Ford
...Most doctors heal bodies. They cure the sick. By the time they reach McCallum it's too late... Too late perhaps for a cure. Too late for an early diagnosis to save the life of the poor wretch on the cold steel slab. But not too late to solve the puzzle to right a wrong... to make a bit of difference in this bad hard world. Titles Include: Key To My Heart: Forensic pathologist Dr Iain McCallum examines the body of a Vietnamese banker that has washed ashore. Later he has a sexual encounter with a female police officer. When she is found murdered McCallum performs her autopsy and begins investigating her death. His involvement with the police investigation becomes problematic when he becomes the prime suspect. Sacrifice: When the body of a well-known baker and supposed loving family man turns up at the bottom of a flight of stairs inside his shop it looks like an accident. McCallum carries out a post mortem and discovers that the family has lied about the circumstances leading to the man's death. Touch: McCallum carries out a post mortem on a young Brazilian prostitute found dead with signs of having been scalded. McCallum finds that she died from a 'superbug' bacterial infection and that she had previously suffered from two drug-induced heart attacks. Dead But Still Breathing: A killer with a grudge against McCallum attempts to exact revenge with a combination of poison and threatening telephone calls. City Of The Dead: McCallum's absence from a crime scene results in Maloney working an extra shift even though it means she will have gone without sleep for more than 48 hours. When she attempts to drive to the crime scene Maloney strikes an elderly man with her car. Believing herself guilty of death by dangerous driving Maloney does not try to defend herself against the charge. McCallum however works feverishly to find evidence indicating Maloney was not responsible for the man's death. Harvest: A mutilated body is found in a sewer and then more turn up all with graze marks and organs missing. McCallum is soon convinced that a serial killer is at work. Dead Men's Fingers: Clare Gilmour has moved on from her stint in pathology and into hospital work. However when Clare dies suddenly it is revealed that she is pregnant McCallum finds himself under suspicion when Clare names him as the father of the child in her diary. Running On Empty: Two bodies are sent to pathology. Although both victims suffered from anorexia nothing more suspicious is found. McCallum though looks more closely after they are broken into and vital samples are stolen. Beyond Good & Evil: Dr. Gallagher goes on the hunt for the necrophilia-like murderers of two women who have kidnapped his girlfriend. Will he get to her in time or will she become their latest victim?
Five friends spend one lost weekend in a mix of music, love and club culture.
Its The Most Impressive Wrestlemania Line-Up in History boasting four main events! Shawn Michaels puts his legendary career on the line for one more chance to end Undertaker's undefeated WrestleMania streak. John Cena aims for revenge and the WWE Championship when he faces Batista. Can World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho avoid Edge's devastating Spear? And the bad blood and pent up rage that has built up for more than a decade will finally come to a head when Bret 'Hit Man' Hart faces Mr. McMahon in a No Holds Barred Match! WWE Superstars give it everything they've got on entertainment's grandest stage of them all - WrestleMania XXVI! Matches Include: WWE Championship Match WWE Champion Batista Vs. John Cena World Heavyweight Championship Match Chris Jericho Vs. Edge Streak Vs. Career Undertaker Vs. Shawn Michaels No Holds Barred Match Bret 'Hit Man' Hart Vs. Mr. Mcmahon Triple H Vs. Sheamus Triple Threat Match Randy Orton Vs. Cody Rhodes Vs. Ted Dibiase Rey Mysterio Vs. CM Punk Unified Tag Team Championship Match Unified Tag Team Champions Big Show and the MIZ Vs. John Morrison and R-Truth Money In The Bank Ladder Match Kane Vs. Christian Vs. Kofi Kingston Vs. MVP Vs. Matt Hardy Vs. Shelton Benjamin Vs. Evan Bourne Vs. Drew Mcintyre Vs. Jack Swagger Vs. Dolph Ziggler 10-Diva Tag Team Match Mickie James Kelly Kelly Eve Gail Kim and Beth Phoenix Vs. Michelle Mccool Maryse Layla Alicia Fox and Vickie Guerrero Also Includes... The complete 2010 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with footage that did not air on television. 2010 Inductees include 'Million Dollar Man' Ted DiBiase Gorgeous George Wendi Richter Maurice 'Mad Dog' Vachon Antonio Inoki Bob Uecker and Stu Hart as well as 2 hours of exclusive interviews and matches featuring many of the 2010 Hall of Fame Class.
The Mummy (Dir. Stephen Sommers) (1999): Deep in the Egyptian desert a handful of people searching for a long-lost treasure have just unearthed a 3 000 year old legacy of terror. Combining the thrills of a rousing adventure with the suspense of Universal's legendary 1932 horror classic The Mummy starring Brendan Fraser is a true nonstop action epic filled with dazzling visual effects top-notch talent and superb storytelling. The Mummy Returns (Dir. Stephen Sommers) (2001): Set in 1933 ten years after the events in the first film Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) is married to Evelyn (Rachel Weisz) and the couple has settled in London raising their 9-year-old son Alex (Freddie Boath). When a chain of events finds the corpse of Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo) resurrected in the British Museum Imhotep walks the earth determined to fulfill his quest for immortality. But another force has also been set loose one born of the darkest rituals of ancient Egyptian mysticism and even more powerful than Imhotep. When these forces clash the fate of the world will hang in the balance sending the O'Connell's on a mission to save the world and their son before it is too late... The Mummy 3 - Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor (Dir. Rob Cohen) (2008): Doomed by a double-crossing sorceress (Michelle Yeoh) to spend eternity in suspended animation China's ruthless Dragon Emperor (Jet Li) and his 10 000 warriors have laid forgotten for eons entombed in clay as a vast silent terra cotta army. But when dashing adventurer Alex O'Connell (Luke Ford) is tricked into awakening the ruler from eternal slumber the reckless young archaeologist must seek the help of the only people who know more than he does about taking down the undead: his parents - Rick and Evelyn O'Connor (Brendan Frase and Maria Bello).
All the world's a stage for a wannabe actor who's always playing the fool! John Gordon Sinclair is Robert, an aspiring actor willing to do anything for that elusive big break. But with his agent signing him up as a stuntman, he is more likely to break his neck. Meanwhile his girlfriend has to wait in the wings Certain that it's only a matter of time before he makes it, struggling actor Robert throws himself into every role, taking break a leg' a bit too literally! Fiancée Sue (Gina McKee, Notting Hill) is always on hand to support and encourage him,whilst his less-than-capable agent Desmond (Victor Spinetti, A Hard Day's Night) desperately tries to flog his talent unsuccessfully. Adapted with much skill from the radio show and given added depth and humour The Scotsman
Based on the acclaimed book by neurologist Oliver Sacks, director Penny Marshall's hit 1990 drama Awakenings stars Robin Williams as Dr. Malcolm Sayer. Sayer is a neurologist who discovers that the drug L-Dopa can be used to "unlock" patients in a mental hospital from the mysterious sleeping sickness that has left them utterly immobilized. Leonard (Robert De Niro) is one such patient who awakens after being in a comatose state for 30 years, leaving Sayer to guide Leonard in adjusting to the world around him. Penelope Ann Miller costars as the daughter of another patient, with whom Leonard falls tenuously in love. Earning Oscar nominations for best picture, actor and screenplay, this moving fact-based drama was a hit with critics and audiences alike. --Jeff Shannon
Toxie is mean green and back on the screen! Melvin Junko was a nerdy 98lb weakling until he fell into a vat of toxic waste turning him into the first ever superhuman superhero from New Jersey. This time the hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength takes on Tokyo. The Toxic Avenger Part II is a spectacular sequel with even more ingenious special effects even more bizarre action and even more unbelievably famous fight scenes. Hes come a long way from Tromaville baby! Special Features: Region Free Oozing Introduction by Lloyd Kaufman president of Troma and the creator of the Toxic Avenger Tromarific audio commentary from Lloyd Kaufman Master of the Universe Tour of Troma Studios Toxic thoughts by Fangoria Managing Editor Michael Gingold Tromatic comments by Videohound author Mike Mayo Private memories of Toxie II star Lisa Gaye The original theatrical trailers from Toxie II and other releases Toxie II on Japanese TV Troma Public Service Announcement Booklet Notes by Calum Waddell Scenes from the Tromaville Cafe TV Show
Tony Hancock stars with Sid James as the irrepressible tenant of 23 Railway Cuttings East Cheam. Hancock's Half-Hour is the yardstick against which all subsequent British sitcoms have been measured the vast majority failing to size up to its extremely high standards. Based on his famous radio show of the same name the TV run consolidated Tony Hancock's standing as Britain's leading comic of the day; the entertainer providing ample proof that his wonderfully flexible
Just the name "Orient Express" conjures up images of a bygone era. Add an all-star cast (including Sean Connery, Ingrid Bergman, Jacqueline Bisset and Lauren Bacall, to name a few) and Agatha Christie's delicious plot and how can you go wrong? Particularly if you add in Albert Finney as Christie's delightfully pernickety sleuth, Hercule Poirot. Someone has knocked off nasty Richard Widmark on this train trip and, to Poirot's puzzlement, everyone seems to have a motive--just the set-up for a terrific whodunit. Though it seems like an ensemble film, director Sidney Lumet gives each of his stars their own solo and each makes the most of it. Bergman went so far as to win an Oscar for her role. But the real scene-stealer is the ever-reliable Finney as the eccentric detective who never misses a trick. --Marshall Fine
FBI agent Cathy Weaver (Winger) goes undercover to investigate a suspect in the murder of a local radio personality. As she becomes romantically interested in the apparently innocent Simmons (Berenger) Weaver uncovers an extremist group armed for murder. A horrifying network of violence stretches from the ordinary man in the street to high level government officials. What follows is a shockwave of discovery as Weaver confronts the man she thought she loved and the criminal she mus
Steven Spielberg takes us behind the cameras for the making of a classic movie. Jaws stunned the world when it hit the screens in 1975 breaking all existing box office records and grossing $470 million dollars worldwide. Terror gripped the globe as a 25-foot great white shark captured the world's attention and made sure no one ever felt safe going into the water again. The film made its young director Steven Spielberg a superstar won three Oscars and inspired numerous imitations and countless shark phobias. This special celebrates the classic movie looking back at the film's origins as a bestselling novel adapted to become the first real summer blockbuster.
From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. It's the early 1970s, and Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) is the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a name for himself, Stallworth bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. The young detective soon recruits a more seasoned colleague, Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver), into the undercover investigation of a lifetime. Together, they team up to take down the extremist hate group as the organization aims to sanitize its violent rhetoric to appeal to the mainstream. Produced by the team behind the Academy-Award® winning Get Out.
When the Krugs animal-warriors with an evil overlord kidnap the wife of Farmer he sets out seeking vengeance.
Ronald Neame (The Odessa File) directs this stately adaptation of Enid Bagnold's play which tells of a haughty matriarch (Edith Evans, The Whisperers) who employs a governess (Deborah Kerr, The Innocents) with a shadowy past to take care of her troubled teenage granddaughter (Hayley Mills, Take a Girl Like You, Endless Night), and her neglected garden. John Mills (Town on Trial, The Wrong Box) plays the butler who develops a soft spot for the governess, and navigates the fraught interpersonal relationships of the house. A hit with audiences upon its original release, The Chalk Garden benefits from a nuanced screenplay by the great John Michael Hayes (Rear Window) and tasteful photography by Arthur Ibbetson (Where Eagles Dare, Fanatic). INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES High Definition remaster Original mono soundtrack Audio commentary with film historians Lucy Bolton and Josephine Botting (2021) The BEHP Interview with Ronald Neame (1991, 107 mins): archival audio recording, made as part of the British Entertainment History Project, featuring the acclaimed director in conversation with Roy Fowler Fertile Ground (2021, 8 mins): assistant production accountant Maurice Landsberger remembers filming at Eastbourne 8mm Location Footage (1963, 1 min): excerpts from John Mills' home movies shot at Beachy Head during production Clever Conversation (2021, 22 mins): appreciation of Malcolm Arnold's score by author and musician David Huckvale Loved and Envied (2021, 11 mins): Josephine Botting on the life and career of Enid Bagnold Original theatrical trailer Image gallery: promotional and publicity material New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
THE BELKO EXPERIMENT explores a twisted social experiment, in which a group of 80 Americans are locked in their high-rise corporate office in Bogata, Colombia and ordered by an unknown voice coming from the company's intercom system to participate in a deadly game of kill or be killed.
Lee Ingleby gives a performance of thoughtful intensity as David, the titular Nature Boy in this BBC drama which combines a personal quest for an absent father with contemporary environmental themes. The first episode finds 17-year-old David in care, illustrating his love of animals and the peace he finds at a nearby wildlife reserve. Following shocking violence, and haunted by visions (recalling the strongly environmental Edge of Darkness) of his father (Paul McGann), David goes on a modern-day odyssey throughout which, like Tom Jones before him, women find his naïve innocent charm irresistible. David though, falls for environmental activist Jenny (Joanne Froggatt) and becomes involved with industrial pollution and the battle to save an ancient woodland. After the excellence of the first three episodes, the finale moves into not entirely convincing science fiction territory, and offers a resolution which raises as many questions as it answers. Nevertheless Nature Boy is an atmospheric, moving rite of passage, with something of the feel of Kes to it, which avoids simple-minded polemics, and packs a raw edge (and language) that some will find shocking. --Gary S Dalkin
From the Director of TAKEN comes a thriller where a government agent's desire to shine beyond the shadows of his profession comes true when he is paired with his new partner in crime - Wax.
An elite team of mercenaries is hired for a covert operation, deep inside a former Soviet state. Arriving at an underground laboratory, their mission is to secure specimens of genetically engineered human and alien hybrids. Battling with a ferocious armed militia as well as dark, menacing creatures, the odds of survival are stacked against them.
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