Academy Award winning director Martin Scorsese (The Departed) once again teams up with Leonardo DiCaprio (Blood Diamond) in this spine-chilling thriller that critics say sizzles with so much suspense that it's hot to the touch. When U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels (DiCaprio) arrives at the asylum for the criminally insane on Shutter Island what starts as a routine investigation quickly takes a sinister turn. As the investigation unfolds and Teddy uncovers more shocking and terrifying truths about the island he learns there are some places that never let you go.
Later... with Jools Holland--Giants is a collection of classic live performances from a decade of the late-night BBC music show. Everyone will have their favourites and, no doubt, differing opinions on what constitutes a musical "giant". What is indisputable here is the sheer volume and variety of artists and styles on offer. The 32 performers range from Pete Towshend to Blondie; Paul Weller to Willie Nelson; Leonard Cohen to Jeff Beck; Page and Plant to Ronnie Spector and the Divine Comedy. The acts vary in quality--Brian Ferry's posturing, staccato rendition of "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?" and Georgie Fame's futile, asthmatic efforts to keep up with the beat on "Yeh! Yeh!" are notable low points--but thankfully the few weaker moments are more than compensated for by tour de force performances from the likes of Al Green, REM, Tony Bennett, Dusty Springfield and George Benson. Your enjoyment will obviously depend on a desire to see these greats play, but where else are you going to get both Robbie Williams belting out an impromptu performance of "Suspicious Minds" and Solomon Burke singing "Cry to Me" from an enormous golden throne? On the DVD: Later... with Jools Holland--Giants comes with a desirable selection of interviews with 10 of the featured performers. Sadly, they are tantalisingly short--never longer than three minutes, some little more than a minute--and never stretch beyond Holland's stock questions or brief, if entertaining, anecdotes. Also included are: a "playlist" feature, which allows you to select six of your favourite tracks and play them in an order of your choice, normal track selection, subtitles and a credit list. --Paul Philpott
Newspaper editor Nick Condon (James Cagney) is the crusading chief of the Tokyo Chronicle in 1920s Japan. He has his suspicions about Japanese plans for future expansion suspicions that are confirmed when he runs an article accusing Japanese Premier Tanaka (John Emery) and Colonel Tojo (Robert Armstrong) of planning world conquest and gets a visit from the Imperial Police. Then one of his reporters Ollie Miller (Wallace Ford) and his wife Edith (Rosemary DeCamp) are murdered shortly
Double bill of documentary-style horror films. 'The Blair Witch Project' (1998) follows three students from Burkittsville - Heather (Heather Donahue), Josh (Joshua Leonard) and Michael (Michael Williams) - as they head into the woods to investigate the local legend of the Blair Witch, a spirit blamed for the deaths of various children. After trekking deep into the forest, the group lose their map, quickly become lost and are forced to spend extra days trying to find their way back out. Confronted by terrifying noises and with strange artefacts appearing around their camp, panic sets in as the students are driven further into the woods by an unseen and sinister force. In 'Blair Witch' (2016), college student James Donahue (James Allen McCune), accompanied by a group of friends, ventures into Maryland's Black Hills Forest in search of his missing sister who disappeared 20 years earlier while searching for evidence of the Blair Witch. After an uneventful hike deep into the woods, the group begin to feel a menacing presence in their camp as the night draws on. When a number of mysterious figures then appear in the trees around the camp, the panicked group begin to realise that the legend is real and more sinister than they could have imagined...
Double bill of documentary-style horror films. 'The Blair Witch Project' (1998) follows three students from Burkittsville - Heather (Heather Donahue), Josh (Joshua Leonard) and Michael (Michael Williams) - as they head into the woods to investigate the local legend of the Blair Witch, a spirit blamed for the deaths of various children. After trekking deep into the forest, the group lose their map, quickly become lost and are forced to spend extra days trying to find their way back out. Confronted by terrifying noises and with strange artefacts appearing around their camp, panic sets in as the students are driven further into the woods by an unseen and sinister force. In 'Blair Witch' (2016), college student James Donahue (James Allen McCune), accompanied by a group of friends, ventures into Maryland's Black Hills Forest in search of his missing sister who disappeared 20 years earlier while searching for evidence of the Blair Witch. After an uneventful hike deep into the woods, the group begin to feel a menacing presence in their camp as the night draws on. When a number of mysterious figures then appear in the trees around the camp, the panicked group begin to realise that the legend is real and more sinister than they could have imagined...
Almost universally derided on its first release as the worst of the Star Trek movies to date, The Final Frontier might just have been the victim of bad press. Following in the wake of the massively successful fourth instalment The Voyage Home didn't help matters (notoriously, even-numbered entries are better), nor did having novice director and shameless egomaniac William Shatner at the helm. But if the story, conceived and cowritten by Shatner, teeters dangerously on the verge of being corny, it redeems itself with enough thought-provoking scenes in the best tradition of the series, and a surprisingly original finale. Granted there are a few too many yawning plot holes along the way, and the general tone is over-earnest (despite some painfully slapstick comedy moments), but the interaction of the central trio (Kirk, Spock and McCoy) is often funny and genuinely insightful; while Laurence Luckinbill is a charismatic adversary as the renegade Vulcan Sybok. The rest of the cast scarcely get a look in, and the special effects betray serious budgetary restrictions, but with a standout score from Jerry Goldsmith and a meaty philosophical premise to play around with, Star Trek V looks a lot more substantial in retrospect. Certainly it's no worse than either Generations or Insurrection, the next "odd-numbered" entries in the series. --Mark Walker
Direct from her 1987 world tour Madonna stars in a dazzling concert video that features over a dozen of her top hits. Featuring : Open Your Heart Lucky Star True Blue Papa Don't Preach White Heat Causing a Commotion The Look of Love Medley Dress You Up/Material Girl/Like a Virgin Where's the Party Live to Tell Into the Groove La Isla Bonita Who's that Girl Holiday
This is one of the first American martial arts movies and features some gripping action with James Cagney doing his own stunts for which he trained intensively with Ken Kuniyuki a fifth degree judo master before shooting. This is Cagney at his best.
For years they made the nation laugh and whatever your sense of humour they are still amongst the funniest men - ever! This unique DVD set provides an unrivalled insight into the wonderful performances given by three of the greatest British comedians. With a huge array of clips and rare interviews these films give a delightful overview of the careers that have brought laughter to homes across the country for the last 50 years and give us a chance to enjoy once more moments from the Carry Ons to Rising Damp.
Shutter Island Martin Scorsese (Goodfellas, Casino) directs this exceptional adaption of Dennis Lehane’s novel Shutter Island. Leonardo DiCaprio gives a riveting performance as U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels. Teddy has been paired up with newly assigned partner Detective Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo) to investigate the disappearance of Rachel Solando, a murderess who has escaped from a hospital for the criminally insane on a remote island located in Boston Harbour. Upon arriving the two detectives are forced to surrender their weapons and then are taken to meet the head psychiatrist Dr. John Cawley (Ben Kingsley) who explains how impossible it is for anyone to make it out of the island. The longer the two detectives are on the island the more uneasy Teddy begins to feel as they begin to uncover much more than expected and come to realise that Rachel may not even exist. But what is the real reason they have been assigned to this island? No Country For Old Men From Academy Award winning directors Ethan and Joel Coen (Fargo, The Big Lebowski) comes this Oscar winning thriller based on the critically acclaimed novel from Cormac McCarthy. No Country for Old Men tells the story of Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin), a hunter who stumbles upon the crime scene of a drug deal gone wrong. He decides to flee the scene with a suitcase full of money, which was inadvertently left behind, putting his life in jeopardy. Llewelyn now finds himself in a cat and mouse chase with Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem – In an Oscar winning role), a violence-driven criminal who intends to stop at nothing in order to get back the money.
While much of the world watched the early success of 'Mein Kampf' and the bombing of Pearl Harbour was ten years in the future few were aware of the existence of an oriental 'Hitler' ... Baron Giichi Tankara. But the war had already started in Japan for James Condon American journalist and editor of the Japanese Chronicle whose intuition has led him to believe that major trouble was brewing. The role of Condon man of hard words and harder fists is just the kind of tough guy that first brought James Cagney stardom and in this movie you will not be disappointed as he battles to stay alive long enough to warn the rest of the world against a Japanese militarist plot called the 'Tanaka Plan' that has world domination as its objective. This is one of the first American martial arts movies and features some gripping action with Cagney doing his own stunts for which he trained intensively with Ken Kuniyuki a fifth degree judo master before shooting. This is Cagney at his best.
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While much of the world watched the early success of 'Mein Kampf' and the bombing of Pearl Harbour was ten years in the future few were aware of the existence of an oriental 'Hitler' ... Baron Giichi Tankara. But the war had already started in Japan for James Condon American journalist and editor of the Japanese Chronicle whose intuition has led him to believe that major trouble was brewing. The role of Condon man of hard words and harder fists is just the kind of tough guy t
For years Star Wars fans have squared off against Star Trek fans over which space fantasy is the better choice. As a result both franchises have been embroiled in a continuing battle for merchandise sales publicity and box office receipts. The science-fiction genre has never seen anything like it and as these fictional universes continue to expand the competition seems to be never ending. Star Wars Vs Star Trek compares the space opera worlds off George Lucas and Gene Roddenberry for a one of a kind intergalactic documentary. It traces the origin and development of Star Trek from conception to the spin offs and film series. It also takes an in depth look at Star Wars from its sci-fi influences in the past to its continuing box office clout. Interviews with such stars as William Shatner George Lucas Leonard Nimoy Anthony Daniels Billy Dee Williams Carrie Fisher James Doohan and many more help to explain the amazing phenomenon. Whether you're a Trekkie or a Jedi Knight this is one show you won't want to miss.
Enjoy some of the best moments ever written for TV and film as performed by four of Britain's best loved comedy performers. Sadly none of these kings of comedy are still with us but this 4 DVD set serves as an excellent tribute and reminder of the works of Britain's greatest comedy heroes - Ronnie Barker Kenneth Williams Sid James and Leonard Rossiter. Take this opportunity to relive some of the funniest moments from their illustrious careers and perhaps stumble across a few gems you may have missed first time round. With interviews and comments from the legends themselves and their numerous co-stars and friends this box set is a must for fans of British comedy. A must-have timeless collection to show the next generation what comedy is all about.
The Very Best Of Kenneth Williams: Ooh Matron! This is the ultimate film review of a true great of British comedy. Featuring extensive extracts from the finest comedy moments from the late great and sadly missed Kenneth Williams including unforgettable highlights from Kenneth's greatest moments in Carry On as well as his unforgettable TV performances. In addition to a rare on set archive interviews with Kenneth himself we also hear the first hand reflections of fellow Carry On stars Barbra Windsor Jack Douglas Patsy Rowlands as well as the vivid recollections of Michael Anderson and Barry Took . The Very Best Of Sid James: This is the ultimate film review of a true great of British comedy. Featuring extensive extracts from the finest comedy moments from the late great and sadly missed Sid James including unforgettable highlights from Carry On Dick Cleo Camping Constable Abroad Girls and many others. There's also a chance to revisit the full range Sid's early work including his work with Tony Hancock and his early film appearances outside the Carry On school. In addition to rare archive interviews with Sid himself we also hear the first hand reflections from those who knew and worked with Sid including Carry On veterans Bernard Cribbins Jack Douglas Diana Coupland and Olga Lowe. The Very Best Of Ronnie Barker: This is the ultimate film review of a true great of British comedy. Featuring extensive extracts from the finest comedy moments from the late great and sadly missed Ronnie Barker including unforgettable highlights from his work on television and in film including The Two Ronnies Open all Hours and Porridge. There's also a chance to revisit less well known film and television appearances and the early work. This authoritative and comprehensive film review of features the widest possible look at Ronnie's career. In addition to archive interviews with Mr Barker himself we also hear the first hand reflections of his long term partner Ronnie Corbett without whom no proper review of the work of the great man would be complete. The Very Best Of Leonard Rossiter: This is the ultimate film review of a true great of British comedy. Featuring extensive extracts from the finest comedy moments from the late great and sadly missed Leonard Rossiter including unforgettable highlights from Le Petomane Rising Damp Billy Liar The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin and The Losers. There's also a chance to revisit the full range Leonard Rossiter's iconic series of commercials for 'Cinzano' with Joan Collins. In addition to archive interviews with Leonard himself we also hear the first hand reflections of John Barron (CJ from The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin) Sue Nicholls (Joan from The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin) Tim Preece (Tom from The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin) Bruce Bold (David Harris-Jones from The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin) Don Warrington (Richard from Rising Damp) and Eric Chappel; writer of Rising Damp.
This unique DVD set provides an unrivalled insight into the wonderful performances given by four of the greatest British comedians. With a huge array of clips and rare interviews these films give a delightful overview of the careers that have brought laughter to homes across the country for the last 50 years and give us a chance to enjoy once more moments from Carry On The Two Ronnies and Rising Damp and much more! Fantastic footage of the men themselves plus revealing and candid interviews with close friends and colleagues from the cream of the British comedy industry. Everyone knows the call of 'Oh Matron' from the Carry On films but the amazing career of Kenneth Williams is so much more than a catchphrase. In this DVD Carry On stars reminisce on his best performances and relive the genius that was Kenneth Williams His many performances on film and TV have made Sid James and his dirty laugh instantly recognisable features of British comedy. The people who knew and worked with him in the Carry On films and on TV complete this testament to a comedy legend. Perhaps best known for his role of Rigsby in Rising Damp Leonard Rossiter is a true comic acting hero. Appearing in film and TV roles he made cynicism and lechery a comedy art form. With clips spanning his career and interviews with intimates of the man this review gives a fresh look at his amazing comic talents. He is a comedian who took on so many characters from Fletcher to Arkwright as well as writing hilarious material for The Two Ronnies. In this DVD the comic genius that was Ronnie Barker is presented in all his glory with commentary from experts including long time partner Ronnie Corbett. Featuring extensive extracts from the finest comedy moments of the late great and sadly missed comedy duo of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore including hilarious highlights from Not Only But Also. Essential viewing for any comedy fan this film explores the complicated dynamic that grew into one of the best loved on-screen pairings in the history of humour. Featuring connoisseurs' cuts from the finest comedy moments of the late great and sadly missed Spike Milligan including hilarious highlights from the unforgettable Goon Show. Essential viewing for any comedy fan this film will take you into the fantastic (and sometimes frightening) world that fuelled the humour that inspired amongst many others the Monty Python team.
While much of the world watched the early success of 'Mein Kampf' and the bombing of Pearl Harbour was ten years in the future few were aware of the existence of an oriental 'Hitler' ... Baron Giichi Tankara. But the war had already started in Japan for James Condon American journalist and editor of the Japanese Chronicle whose intuition has led him to believe that major trouble was brewing. The role of Condon man of hard words and harder fists is just the kind of tough guy t
Johnny Varron is a smart mouthed arogant punk and 'Top Man' of the gang. Johnny rules his gang with an iron fist dictating activities designating girlfriends as 'in' or 'out' when his second lieutenant and best friend Dave falls for a girl who will not fit in with the gangs 'code'. Things start to go down hill for all concerned...
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