Acclaimed by critics all over the country and boasting an Academy Award - winning performance by Sally Field 'Places In The Heart' is a landmark film. Its emotionally gripping story centers around Edna Spalding (Field) and her unending struggle against extraordinary hardships. But as recalled from director-writer Robert Benton's own childhood it's also a portrait of a time and a place and a people. It is the 1930s in Waxahachie Texas. Against this Depression-torn background unfo
He was once a man. Now he's a hell spawn battling the forces of evil on Earth - and in himself. Using his strange powers he fights to uncover the truth about his identity and fulfil his destiny. One of the comic book industry's most popular and intriguing characters Spawn explodes on the screen in a maelstrom of fantastic imagery with action romance and high-level espionage...
Hobson's Choice (1953) and The Sound Barrier (1952) is a double bill of cleverly juxtaposed films from David Lean's early canon, demonstrating that even without the landmark epics to come, British cinema would have been an infinitely poorer place without his tremendous contribution. Both films reflect his endlessly penetrating view of human behaviour and its perseverance through obstacles great and small. And both are effectively prisms that reflect all the aspects of that view, keeping the audience's sympathies constantly on the move. Hobson's Choice, based on Harold Brighouse's eternally popular 1916 comedy, boasts fine turns from Charles Laughton--at his brilliant, physical best--as the boot-shop owner with three troublesome daughters, and John Mills as the lowly boot maker, elevated and improved by the eldest daughter Maggie in a neat inversion of the Pygmalion fable. But both are kept in their place by Brenda de Banzie's portrayal of Maggie, a performance that glows with intelligence, truth and increasing warmth. The Sound Barrier is a drama about the race for a supersonic aeroplane. Superficially, its setting is quintessential post-World War II Britain: stiff upper lips, twin beds and clipped Rattigan dialogue. But it's prescient stuff. Ralph Richardson's aircraft manufacturer, sinister in his obsession, is an ominously skilful film performance. And Lean's take on the unthinkable cost of human achievement, interwoven with some spectacular cinematography, absorbs and unsettles. It's especially poignant now that the supersonic age has been summarily ended by Concorde's retirement. On the DVD: Hobson's Choice and The Sound Barrier are both black-and-white films presented in 4:3 picture format, from reasonable prints, and with a mono soundtrack of suitably robust quality for Malcolm Arnold's inventive scores. There are no extras, apart from scene indexes. --Piers Ford
The story of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde is given a new twist when seen through the innocent eyes of Dr. Jekyll's housemaid, Mary Reilly. Mary (Julia Roberts ) is sensitive to the needs and weaknesses of her master, Dr. Henry Jekyll (John Malkovich ) and is prepared to do almost anything for him. Her trust is a blessing as the doctor embarks on a new, dangerous experiment - one that will bring about a meeting between Mary and Dr. Jekyll's sinister assistant Mr. Hyde. Although Mary remains devoted to her brilliant but rather reserved employer, she finds herself attracted to the charms of the mysterious Mr Hyde. Together Mary and Mr. Hyde share a terrible secret that will cast both fear and danger on the Jekyll household Mary Reilly must confront her own personal demons and dangerous desires if she is to survive and vanquish one of humanity's greatest evil.
Get ready for action adventure and suspense in Season One of TV's longest-running military drama JAG. The first season of its 10-year reign introduces former flying ace Harmon ""Harm"" Rabb of the Navy's Judge Advocate General. Now an attorney Harm investigates prosecutes and defends military criminals in cases that often take him behind enemy lines...both in Washington and overseas. Catch the action from the beginning with all 22 episodes including the rarely seen ""Skeleton Crew."" Starring David James Elliott this Emmy Award-winning series is one of television's best. Episodes Comprise: 1. Pilot: Part 1 2. Pilot: Part 2 3. Shadow 4. Desert Son 5. Deja Vu 6. Pilot Error 7. War Cries 8. Brig Break 9. Scimitar 10. Boot 11. Sightings 12. The Brotherhood 13. Defensive Action 14. Smoked 15. Hemlock 16. High Ground 17. Black Ops 18. Survivors 19. Recovery 20. The Prisoner 21. Ares 22. Skeleton Crew
Emmy Award-winner Kelsey Grammer is Frasier - the hilarious psychiatrist first seen on TV's Cheers and subsequently the star of this smash-hit comedy series. Frasier: Season 9 features 24 hilarious episodes - reuniting you with Frasier and the gang!
The turbulent lives of two handsome and high-priced Miami plastic surgeons may be one of the more unusual premises for a television series, but the FX Channel's Nip/Tuck combines sudsy sex and biting wit with the emotional quandaries involved in body modification in a way that makes for an engrossing--and occasionally gross--hourlong drama. The show benefits greatly from its two leads--Dylan Walsh as the troubled "good" surgeon and Julian McMahon as his predatory (but equally troubled) "bad" partner--as well as Joely Richardson as Walsh's wife and Roma Maffia as the surgeons' nurse. If Nip/Tuck does have a stumbling point, it's in its occasionally glib dialogue (series creator Ryan Murphy was a writer for the verbally flashy high school series Popular), which can clash with an episode's more dramatic and poignant moments. The show also doesn't shy away from showing the more gruesome aspects of plastic surgery, but viewers can often see more stomach-churning images on the top-rated CSI. But the strength of the performances and the originality of the premise make these rough spots manageable for viewers looking for an interesting spin on the usual "doctor show." --Paul Gaita
There's hilarity at Grace Brothers the High Street department store with a difference. Join in the fun as limp-wristed Mr Humphries and that blue-rinsed batle axe Mrs Slocombe lead the outrageous department store staff through a seventh series of outrageously funny episodes! Episodes Comprise: 1. The Junior 2. String Stuff This Insurance 3. The Apartment 4. Mrs. Slocombe Senior Person 5. The Hero 6. Anything You Can Do 7. The Agent 8. The Punch And Judy Affair
The fourth series of Sex and the City is just as smart and sexy as ever, mixing caustic adult wit and sharply observed situation comedy on the mean streets of Manhattan, though this time the quartet of singleton city girls must endure even tougher combat in the unending war of love, sex and shopping. Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) finally seems to have found her ideal life partner when she is reunited with handsome craftsman Aidan. But can their relationship survive trial by cohabitation? Meanwhile Charlotte (Kristin Davis) seems to have both her dream Park Avenue apartment and a solution to her marital problems with Trey (Kyle MacLachlan), as well as conquering his fearsome mother. But when the subject of babies comes up everything starts to unravel for her, too. It's not just Charlotte having baby issues either: after what seems like an eternity of enforced sexual abstinence, Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) is horrified to discover she's pregnant. And as for the sultry Samantha (Kim Cattrall), she's on a quest for monogamy, first with an exotic lesbian artist then with a philandering businessman, with whom to her utter dismay she just might have fallen in love. --Mark Walker
The Fly: A brilliant scientist becomes obsessed with perfecting a device that can transmit matter from one location to another. Successful in his initial tests he experiments with a human guinea pig - himself. But an ordinary housefly makes the journey with him and when they emerge both creatures have been extraordinarily changed. This is the chilling story of a man fighting to retain his humanity and a desperate woman's attempt to save the man she loves. Return Of The Fly:
George Clooney & Mark Wahlberg star in this spectacular tale of a fishing boat caught at sea during the worse storm ever recorded.
One of filmdom's most beloved trios - Ice Age's Manny, Diego, and Sid - embark upon their greatest adventure after cataclysm sets an entire continent adrift.
""A Wonderful Sports Movie: Hoosiers Works Magic!"" -Roger Ebert Nominated for two Academy Awards this triumphant tale of a high school basketball teams' long-shot attempt to ascend to the State Championship is filled with edge-of-your-seat suspense and breathless excitement! Featuring ""fast-break cinematography that catches the pace of the game"" (Washington Post) and intense heart-rending performances from Gene Hackman Barbara Hershey and Dennis Hopper Hoosiers redefined the spo
Master swordsman Kronos finds himself in a village where the local young women have had their youth drained from them by a vampire's kiss. He goes in search of the vampire ending up at the Durward estate and meeting a very aged and decidedly sick Lady Durward...
All reports confirm that the world is witnessing an unprecedented shower of meteorites - a once in a lifetime spectacle that must be seen. And seen it is by most of the world's population. Bill Masen lies in his hospital bed in frustration with his eyes bandaged. When he finally gets to remove them the following morning he discovers the previous nights' light show has blinded all those who saw it. He is one of the few people to still have their sight. But worse is to come. With the meteorite shower has come the spores of a man-eating alien plant form Triffidus Celestus. The fate of mankind is in the hands of a few in this classic 1962 adaptation of the John Wyndham novel.
Monty Python goes to the movies in this DVD boxset packed with three of their classic cinematic adventures. Enjoy And Now For Something Completely Different', Monty Python and the Holy Grail' and Life of Brian'. And Now For Something Completely Different Monty Python's Flying Circus is regarded as a milestone In British Comedy, This, their first feature film, is an anthology of the funniest sketches from the legendary BBC television series. Pick one of your favourites from among many, including the famous Say No More, Nudge, Nudge sequence, the Hell's Grannies and The Dead Parrot. Monty Python and the Holy Grail After a chance meeting with a rather irate God, King Arthur and his Knights of The Round Table are set the sacred task of retrieving the all powerful Holy Grail. On their long quest they encounter a number of terrifying hazards the taunts of the abusive French Knight, disgruntled peasants, the Knights who say Ni' and the deadly rabbit with the big pointy teeth. (Double Disc Set) Life of Brian The Pythons deliver a scathing, anarchic satire of both religion and Hollywood's depiction of all things biblical with their third film. The setting is Judea 33 A.D., a time of poverty and chaos, with no shortage of messiahs, followers willing to believe in them, and exasperated Romans trying to impose some order. (Double Disc Set)
Seeking a better life, Oscar Ramirez and his family decide to move from the poverty stricken rice fields of the Northern Philippine mountain ranges, and journey towards the capital mega city of Metro Manila. Upon arrival in Manila, Oscar and his family fall foul to various city inhabitants whose manipulative ways are a daily part of their survival. Oscar manages to land a job as a driver for an armoured truck company and is befriended by Ong, his senior officer. Before long, it becomes appare...
The story of a legend that took the world by storm. The incredible career of perhaps the greatest boxer of all time Muhammad Ali is dramatized in this exciting film starring Ali himself. Fresh from his gold medal victory at the Olympic Games 18-year-old Cassius Clay is ready to seek the heavyweight championship. Under the masterful guidance of trainer Angelo Dundee (Ernest Borgnine). Clay snatches the title from Sonny Liston. Soon afterward Clay converts to the Islam religion a
John Bishop's back! After taking time out to write his autobiography, John limbered up again for his third sell-out national Arena tour, ending with a special one-off show at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall. This latest comedy caper by the immensely talented John Bishop was described as the funniest two hours you'll have anywhere, anytime soon by The Daily Mirror. So grab your copy, sit back and prepare for maximum comedy! Extras: A JOKE TOO FAR OUTTAKES FAN TWITTER Q & A
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