Bern (August Diehl; Inglourious Basterds, Salt) and Gudrun begin a passionate love affair set against the backdrop of West Germany in the 1960's. Following the war there has been a stifling atmosphere of provincialism but a new mood has captured the imagination of the young. Setting out to challenge the establishment Bern and Gudrun become part of a global uprising joining forces with leftist writers and political activists but Gudrun's passion makes her join the infamous German terrorist Baader Meinhoff Gang and their paths are set to take very different courses.
Gina (Ruth Gemmell) is struggling to keep an aggressive loan shark at bay. When she meets Carol (Cathy Tyson) another single mother who appears to have no financial worries she is keen to know her secret. Her newfound friendship with Carol draws Gina into the sisterhood of the streets a fiercely loyal network that underpins the harsh realities of the oldest profession in the world. When a murder is discovered on their patch the women close ranks as their lives become inextricably bound up in the search for the killer.
Captain Corelli's Mandolin (Dir. John Madden) (2001): In keeping with Hollywood's time-honored tradition of turning celebrated novels into cinematic spectacles director John Madden brings Louis de Berniere's acclaimed 1994 work 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin' to life. Set on the Greek island of Cephalonia in 1940 the film tells the story of the beautiful Pelagia (Penelope Cruz) who lives with her father Dr. Iannis (John Hurt) and is engaged to local fisherman Mandras (Christian Bale). When Mandras leaves the island to fight for his country against the approaching German army Pelagia is left behind to worry and wait for a letter which never arrives. In the meantime the Italian army occupies Cephalonia and Pelagia and Dr. Iannis receive a new visitor into their home. Captain Antonio Corelli (Nicolas Cage) a romantic opera lover with a passion for playing the mandolin annoys Pelagia with his free-spirited personality but it is this charm that eventually wins her heart. Soon the two are head-over-heels in love only for Mandras to return... Chocolat (Dir. Lasse Hallstrom) (2001): Nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture Best Actress (Juliet Binoche) and Best Supporting Actress (Judi Dench) 'Chocolat' is the beautiful and captivating comedy from the acclaimed director of 'The Cider House Rules'. Nobody could have imagined the impact that the striking Vianne (Binoche) would make when she arrived in a tranquil old-fashioned French town. In her very unusual chocolate shop Vianne begins to create mouth-watering confections that almost magically inspire the straight-laced villagers to abandon themselves to temptation and happiness. But it is not until another stranger the handsome Roux (Johnny Depp) arrives in town that Vianne is finally able to recognise her own desires.
A musical vehicle for 'Mr Bojangles' Bill Robinson which pays tribute to some of the greatest jazz stars of all time. Hit songs include: 'Stormy Weather' 'Jumping Jive' and 'Ain't Misbehavin'.
This stunning limited edition gift set includes the complete first season of the epic fantasy series Game of Thrones, alongside a Blu-ray bonus disc of Season 2 Episode 1 and dragon egg paper-weight. Summers span decades. Winters can last a lifetime. And the struggle for the Iron Throne has begun. It will stretch from the south, where heat breeds plots, lusts and intrigues; to the vast and savage eastern lands; all the way to the frozen north, where an 800-foot wall of ice protects the kingdom from the dark forces that lie beyond. Kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars, lords and honest men...all will play the 'Game of Thrones.' A new original series based on George R.R. Martin's best-selling 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series. Special Features: Making Game of Thrones From the Book to the Screen The Night's Watch Creating the Show Open Audio Commentaries Creating the Dothraki Language Character Profiles Blu-Ray Complete Guide to Westeros Anatomy of an Episode In-Episode Guide Hidden Dragon Eggs
From acclaimed graphic novelist Dash Shaw (New School) comes an audacious debut that is equal parts disaster cinema, high school comedy and blockbuster satire, told through a dream-like mixed media animation style that incorporates drawings, paintings and collage. Dash (Jason Schwartzman) and his best friend Assaf (Reggie Watts) are preparing for another year at Tides High School muckraking on behalf of their widely-distributed but little-read school newspaper, edited by their friend Verti (Maya Rudolph). But just when a blossoming relationship between Assaf and Verti threatens to destroy the boys' friendship, Dash learns of the administration's cover-up that puts all the students in danger. As disaster erupts and the friends race to escape through the roof of the school, they are joined by a popular know-it-all (Lena Dunham) and a lunch lady (Susan Sarandon) who is much more than meets the eye.
Titles Comprise:Remember Me: Tyler (Robert Pattinson, Twilight), a rebellious young man, meets Ally (Emilie de Ravin, Lost) through a twist of fate. Her spirit helps him heal after a family tragedy, though soon the circumstances that brought them together threaten to tear them apart.An unforgettable love story, Remember Me is directed by Allen Coulter (Hollywoodland) and also stars Pierce Brosnan, Academy Award winner Chris Cooper (Adaptation) and Academy Award nominee Lena Olin (Chocolat).Charlie St. Cloud: Based on an acclaimed novel, Charlie St. Cloud is a romantic drama starring Zac Efron as a young man who survives an accident that lets him see the world in a unique way. In this emotionally charged story, he begins a romantic journey in which he embraces the dark realities of the past while discovering the transformative power of love.Accomplished sailor Charlie St. Cloud (Efron) has the adoration of mother Claire (Oscar winner Kim Basinger) and little brother Sam (newcomer Charlie Tahan), as well as a college scholarship that will lead him far from his sleepy Pacific Northwest hometown. But his bright future is cut short when a tragedy strikes and takes his dreams with it.After his high-school classmate Tess (Amanda Crew) returns home unexpectedly, Charlie grows torn between honoring a promise he made four years earlier and moving forward with newfound love. And as he finds the courage to let go of the past for good, Charlie discovers the soul most worth saving is his own.
Winner of the Adademy Award for best Foreign Picture this epic drama about human resilience stars the hypnotic Max Von Sydow as a poor but never downtrodden widower who emigrates with his young son Pelle from the economically depressed Sweden to Denmark at the turn of the century. His illusory quest for the good life leads only to a straw bed in the cold barn of a brutally insensitive farmer. The story centres around the close relationship between the father and son as they attempt to live a happy life amid the oppression. As a hopeful Pelle grows older he wants to see more of the world and sets out on his own full of questions and a need to know and conquer..... Winner of the Palm d'Or at the 1988 Cannes film festival; an Oscar for the Best Foreign Language film in 1989; and a Golden Globe also in 1989.
Anazapta is a medieval thriller set in England during 1348. It is a tale of lust and revenge that unfolds beneath the shadow of the Black Death. Brought to a small English village as hostage an enigmatic French Nobleman turns out to be an impostor. With a deadly agenda the man embodies the most primal instincts and uses them to exact a merciless revenge on a village cursed for their nefarious past. At his command is the deadliest of weapons the Black Death.
Gerard Butler plays Leonidas the king of Ancient Sparta. The film based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller depicts the battle of 300 greeks against the persians at the battle of Thermopylae of 480 BC. Special Features: Additional Scenes of the Traitorous Hunchback and Never-Before-Seen Giant Warriors Frank Miller's Vision Realised on Film 300 Spartans - Fact or Fiction? Who Were The Spartans? Webisodes: Go on Set with the Cast and Crew Commentary by Director Zack Snyder
51 chronicles what happens after political pressure from the American public forces the Air Force to provide a few well-known reporters with limited access to the most secretive base on the planet: Area 51. When one of the base's hidden 'long term visitors' exploits this unprecedented visit as a chance to liberate himself and his fellow alien captives Area 51 turns from a secure government base to a horrifying destination of terror.
A fascinating and colourful screen biography of Jerome Kern (Robert Walker). It starts with the opening night of his smash hit ""Showboat"" and flashes back to his beginnings as an almost penniless songwriter. The film follows his friendship with James I. Hessler and journeys to England where the best songwriters are reputed to be and where he finds his early successes - and the future Mrs Kern (Dorothy Patrick). After some difficult times in the USA he collaborates with Oscar Hammerst
Adapted from the book by Frank Miller this is a modern retelling of the Battle Of Thermopylae of 480 BC when the 100 000 strong invading Persian Army of King Xerxes was held back in a narrow mountain pass by 300 Spartans. King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) is given four days by Persia's King Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) to lay down his arms and surrender. Rejecting the proposal the battle ensues and the Spartans are only defeated by the treachery of a local shepherd Ephialtes (Andrew Tiernan) who shows the Persians a secret route enabling them to outflank their opponents.
A fascinating and colourful screen biography of Jerome Kern (Robert Walker). It starts with the opening night of his smash hit Showboat and flashes back to his beginnings as an almost penniless songwriter. The film follows his friendship with James I. Hessler and journeys to England where the best songwriters are reputed to be and where he finds his early successes - and the future Mrs Kern (Dorothy Patrick). After some difficult times in the USA he collaborates with Oscar Hammerstein; the result being the classic adaptation of Edna Ferber's Showboat. The picture's grand finale features Frank Sinatra singing Ol' Man River. This is one huge and lavish theatrical feast; great entertainment!
Based on the novel by Alex Garland 'The Tesseract' is a film that uses shifting perspectives time loops and plenty of flair to draw you into it's intense world. In the underbelly of Bangkok's gangland four strangers lives are about to change forever. As fate spins its web the destinies of a desparate drug dealer a young runaway a beautiful assassin and an English Psychologist collide. But how will their fates connect?
Second Chorus: Trumpet players Danny (Fred Astaire) and Hank (Burgess Meredith) have been avoiding graduation for seven years so that they can continue playing with their college band. They hire pretty Ellen Miller (Paulette Goddard) as the band's agent and as she quickly increases their earning power the boys find themselves with flourishing musical careers. Ellen is one day hired as Artie Shaw's band manager and makes plans for Danny and Hank to audition for Shaw. Both ho
A house in Spain hosts a terrible secret in this chilling thriller / horror from director Jaume Balaguero.
Features live footage from Lena Horne's performance at the New York City Supper Club. Tracklist: 1. Come Runnin' (Live) 2. I'll Always Leave The Door A Little Open (Live) 3. I've Got To Have You (Live) 4. Maybe (Live) 5. Something To Live For (Live) 6. Just Squeeze Me (Live) 7. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me (Live) 8. April In Paris (Live) 9. Jumpin' At The Woodside (Live) 10. I've Got The World On A String (Live) 11. Yesterday When I Was Young (Live) 12. How's Y
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