Taking of Pelham 123Walter Garber is a New York City subway dispatcher whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. Ryder, the criminal mastermind behind the hijacking and leader of a highly-armed gang of four, threatens to execute the train's passengers unless a large ransom is paid within one hour. As the tension mounts beneath his feet, Garber employs his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages. But there's one riddle Garber can't solve: even if the thieves get the money, how can they possibly escape?American GangsterDrug-kingpin Frank Lucas smuggles heroin into the US by hiding it with the bodies of soldiers killed during battle in Vietnam. By delivering a product that is far superior to his competitors, Lucas has rapidly established his status as Harlem's most innovative drug dealer. While Lucas delicately constructs his own criminal empire, Richie Roberts, one of the few honest detectives in a corrupt system, senses a sizeable shift within the hierarchy of the drug underworld and sets out to investigate this hitherto unknown power player that has come out of the shadows to dominate the drug trade.Inside ManAcclaimed actors, Denzel Washington, Clive Owen and Jodie Foster, come together to explore the lure of power, the ugliness of greed and the mystery of a perfect robbery, in a combustible new crime drama from Spike Lee. The hardbitten, but unorthodox, Detective Fraiser pits his wits against a high-class bank robber, Dalton Russell (Owen), following the robbery of a Manhattan bank. As the chase unfolds, political corruption and hidden agendas threaten to destabilise an already volatile situation.The Bone CollectorHe takes his victims' lives and leaves behind mysterious pieces of a bizarre puzzle. And the only person who may be able to make sense of the serial killer's deranged plan is Lincoln Rhyme (Denzel Washington), a one-time top homicide investigator. After a tragic accident changes his life forever, Rhyme can only watch as other cops bungle the case...until he teams up with a young rookie, Amelia Donaghy, who bravely becomes his eyes and ears and searches out the clues that help them solve the case. But as the killer senses the cops closing in, Rhyme realizes that he and his partner are on the trail of a vicious, sadistic murderer who will stop at nothing on his deadly mission. At any moment Rhyme and Amelia could become his next targets - and their first case could become their last.PhiladelphiaUp-and-coming young lawyer Andrew Beckett has just been fired by his prestigious law firm. They say he hasn't got what it takes. Andrew knows it's because he's got AIDS. Determined to defend his professional reputation, Andrew hires fierce, brilliant personal-injury attorney Joe Miller to sue his former employers for wrongful dismissal. Joe is initially reluctant to take on the case. Although he as grown up knowing the pain of prejudice, he's never had to confront his own prejudices against homosexuality and AIDS...until now. One man is fighting for his reputation, his life and for justice. The other is battling to overcome his own and society's ignorance and fear. Philadelphia is one of the most powerful and critically acclaimed movies of our time.GloryRobert Gould Shaw leads the US Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices of both his own Union army and the Confederates.
Diego has no friends lives in an ultra-conservative suburb of East LA and is in an unhappy relationship with his closeted estate agent boyfriend Pablo. The pair finally decide to split after Diego has had enough of playing a Mexican immigrant in Pablo's fetish games only for Pablo to woo Diego's spoilt and bratty Aunt Bianca (a hilarious turn from Gladys Jimenez star of camp classic Illegal Aliens). As it happens it's the perfect time to be single and out in East LA as the neighbourhood suddenly makes a name for itself as the property hot spot for young gay men and soon Diego's eyes start to roam. When the dashing Wes and his outrageous cholo-hating boyfriend Jon move in next door tensions start to grow. Jon is petrified by the Hispanic locale and makes ludicrous claims about his impending gay-bashing. Wes meanwhile falls head over heels for neighbour Diego. Hilarious feel-good and scorchingly hot from start to finish East Side Story tells an uplifting tale about loving thy neighbour... and not getting caught!
In an age when all women are slaves she would call no man master. It's the Dark Ages and savage men enslave all women except for Hundra the Invincible. She leads a valiant tribe of women who dare to be free but after her companions are massacred Hundra must search for a suitable mate to begin a new colony... Featured a score from renowned Italian composer Ennio Morricone.
Gina Lollobrigida and James Mason conspire in this superb comedy/western to con the Mexican governmen out of a million dollars. Along the way they employ the services of an apparently hapless gang led by Lee Van Cleef but the Mexican army and assorted revolutionaries have their own ideas about how events will unfold...
The Limey follows Wilson (Terence Stamp), a tough English ex-con who travels to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter's death.
Based on the classic stories by Alexandre Dumas 9 swash-buckling episodes! In the heady days of Louis XIII's France live Dogtanian and 3 courageous Muskehounds - Athos Porthos and Aramis. Pledged to a life of adventure they are mavericks fighting for justice despite their sometimes unorthodox methods.
The "Cleaner" is a sinister crime thriller from veteran action director Renny Harlin with a lead performance from Samuel L. Jackson.
From the director of "Magnolia" comes the tale of a beleaguered small-business owner embarks on a romantic journey with a mysterious woman who plays the harmonium!
It's time for gay pride in São Paulo- which means sun sex and a good helping of fabulous flamboyance on the side! But when a group of closeted gay men come face to face with homophobic abuse instead of taking it lying down each decide to make a solemn pact- they all have until next year's parade to come out once and for all. A humorous vibrant sexy film with more than a dash of delightful South American melodramatic flare 'Boys in Brazil' is a boldly rendered statement on what we all gain when we demand respect and acceptance. These boys ain't going to take it lying down any more!
Raphael (Johnny Depp also making his directorial debut) and his young family live in Morgantown on the edge of the American Dream. With one step over the poverty line he sees only one way out... money. Raphael meets the monstrous snuff movie maker McCarthy (Marlon Brando). He offers Raphael $30 000 to be the star of one of his movies. He accepts and has $5 000 in his hand $25 000 to go to his family and just one week to live the rest of his life. Determined to make something good o
InRealLife takes us on a journey from the bedrooms of British teenagers to the world of Silicon Valley to find out what exactly the internet is doing to our children? Filmmaker Beeban Kidron suggests that rather than the promise of free and open connectivity young people are increasingly ensnared in a commercial world. Beguiling and glittering on the outside it can be alienating and addictive. InRealLife asks if we can afford to stand by while our children trapped in their 24/7 connectivity are being outsourced to the net? Special Features: Additional Clips
The Straits of Gibraltar the southern border of Europe; just sixteen kilometres separate Africa from the Old Continent. Risk adrenaline and money are available to anyone able to cross that distance in a boat loaded with hashish flying over the waves and with the police on your tail. El Niño and El Compi want to enter the world of drug trafficking which for them is almost a game. Jesús and Eva police officers have spent years trying to prove that the hashish trail is now one of the main cocaine entry routes in Europe. Their target is El Inglés the man who pulls the strings from Gibraltar his base of operations. The growing violence of the warnings they receive indicates to them that they are on the right track... The fates of these characters on both sides of the law eventually cross over to reveal that the confrontation of their respective worlds was more dangerous complex and morally ambiguous than they would have imagined.
Breakfast At Tiffany's:The names Audrey Hepburn and Holly Golightly have become synonymous since this dazzling romantic comedy was translated to the screen from Truman Capote's best-selling novella. Holly is a deliciously eccentric New York City playgirl, determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. George Peppard plays her next-door neighbour, a writer who is 'sponsored' by a wealthy Patricia Neal. Guessing who's the right man for Holly is easy. Seeing just how that romance blossoms is one of the enduring delights of this gem-like treat set to Henry Mancini's Oscar-winning score and the Oscar-winning Mancini-Johnny Mercer song, 'Moon River'.Paris When It Sizzles:William Holden portrays a screenwriter with a script deadline in three days. When he asks secretary Audrey Hepburn to help concoct ideas, she acts out a potpourri of preposterous plots. Beautifully shot on location in Paris by famed cinematographer Claude Renoir.Funny Face:Paris, the City of Light, shines even brighter when Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire team up for the only time and bring their luminous starpower to this exquisite musical featuring songs by George and Ira Gershwin. This dazzling romp - filmed on location in Paris - garnered four Academy Award nominations. In the role of a bookstore clerk transformed into a modelling sensation, Hepburn showcases singing and dancing skills she had honed on the London stage, performing How Long Has This Been Going On?, a Basal Metabolism dance in a cool-cat bistro and more. Astaire, as the fashion photographer who discovers her, conjures up his inimitable magic for sequences that include Let's Kiss And Make Up matador diversion, a heavenly dance with Hepburn to He Loves And She Loves and, again with Hepburn, the title-tune enchantment, I Love Your Funny Face. Now and Forever, so do we.Also includes the following films:Sabrina and Roman Holiday
At his school in Madrid ex-bullfighter Diego Montes teaches his students the Corridor - ‘the art of the kill’. Trainee bullfighter Angelo sexually repressed and mother fixated is taunted about his suspected homosexuality by Diego. To prove his masculinity Angel attempts to assault Diego’s girlfriend. Failing in his attempt and consumed by guilt he confesses to murders he did not commit – the victims are killed with bullfighting instruments at the moment of sexual climax. Angel is defended by lawyer Maria Cardenal the real killer who is obsessed with Diego uses Angel to draw the maestro Matador into one last confrontation. Matador is a darkly comic and seductive celebration of Spanish desire repression and bullfighting inspired by the Hollywood melodrama 'Duel In The Sun'.
Five hapless inner-city low-lifes unsuccessfully attempt to burgle a pawnbroker's safe, but wind up gaining more than they lose.
A Texas Ranger stands on one side of the border aimed at cleaning up the Mexican drug traffic. A ruthless narcotics kingpin who'll stop at nothing to get his way stands on the other. Friends since childhood now they are deadly adversaries...
A pirate takes over a lighthouse near Cape Horn intent on luring ships to their destruction. A beautiful woman used as bait by the pirate traps a sole survivor who is attempting to foil the actions of this cunning pirate.
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