The popular children's books by Mary Norton have been filmed before, but never with as much imagination and ingenuity as you'll find on display in this delightful fantasy film released to critical praise in 1998. The eponymous Borrowers are a family of tiny people who live in the walls and under the floorboards in the homes of "normal-sized" humans; they earn their by "borrowing" the household items (string, food crumbs, buttons, and so on) needed to furnish their tiny hiding places and provide their meals. The little Clock family lives happily undisturbed in the home of an aged aunt, but when the aunt dies and her will is stolen by an unscrupulous lawyer (John Goodman), the Clocks face eviction and the frightening hazards of the outside world. Under the ingenious direction of Peter Hewitt, this simple, straightforward movie mixes comedy, adventure, and suspense with some of the cleverest special effects you've ever seen, taking full advantage of effects technologies to immerse you in the world of the tiny people. A climactic chase scene in a milk-bottling plant is a visual tour de force, and the movie's smart and dazzling enough to entertain parents and children alike. After its modest success in cinemas, The Borrowers stands a good chance of becoming a home-video favourite. --Jeff Shannon
Follow presenter Mark Evans as he tackles the restoration of the classiest of classic cars a 1965 series 1.1 E-Type Jaguar from farmer's field to concourse condition. A comprehensive and instructional series 'A Car is Reborn' is the definitive guide to restoring a classic car following every aspect of the restoration process with appropriate help and advice on procedure and safety from relevant experts. Every aspect of classic car restoration is touched on from metalwork restoration to leather upholstery. Entertaining as well as informative 'A Car is Reborn' is compulsive viewing for all car enthusiasts. Although best known for his work with animals and as a TV vet Mark Evans is passionate about cars and motor sport and has been tinkering with cars since he was ten.
Lost in Space began life in 1965 as a science-fiction take on The Swiss Family Robinson. Produced by Irwin Allen, then in the midst of his run of spectacular-but-childish TV SF (before he became the master of big-screen disaster movies), the show featured a family of all-American space colonists cast away on a mysterious planet. Gradually the whole thing devolved into a silly (but sometimes fun) exercise in childish camp. This box set includes all 29 black and white episodes from the first season (with a burst of colour at the end of the last show--a foretaste of the garish look of the remaining two seasons) along with "No Place to Hide", the expensive pilot show that sold the series but which prompted Allen to revamp the whole premise in comic mode when network execs responded best to its unintended humour. "No Place to Hide" has action scenes that cropped up in the first six regular episodes but is missing several of the show's trademark aspects, most notably that infectious theme from Johnny Williams (later, John Williams of Star Wars fame) and the scheming presence of Dr Smith (Jonathan Harris) and his alternately menacing and comical robot ("It does not compute"). As the series progresses (or degenerates, depending on your taste), Harris's Smith changes from pantomime villain, a saboteur who is trying to kill the family, into pantomime dame, a panicky old idiot whose foolishness, cowardice and avarice are an endless source of plots. It mostly makes do with the regular cast plus an array of shaggy-suited, snarling aliens, but you do get sterling ham from visiting astronauts such as Warren Oates ("Welcome Stranger"), Robby the Robot from Forbidden Planet ("War of the Robots") and a very young Kurt Russell ("The Challenge"). Stories about surviving on an alien world give way to lifts from fairy tale, myth and old movies as Smith gets hold of a wishing cap, becomes a giant, is chosen as a sacrificial king, turns the children over to an alien zoo, squeaks in fright as a werewolf approaches or is cursed with a platinum Midas touch. --Kim Newman
Set against the backdrop of enticing Brazilian music and fantasy, an engaging romantic fable about a seductive young woman's journey to emotional freedom.
Kate Longton (Anna Carteret) continues her stewardship of the Lancashire police force plotting a tricky course through the pitfalls of force politics and rising crime on the streets... Episodes Comprise: 1. Attack 2. There's No None So Blind 3. The Day That The Circus Left Town 4. Getting Away With It 5. No Peace 6. Strike The Father 7. Lost And Found 8. Workforce 9. Hallowe'en 10. Alibi 11. Abuse 12. Ducks In A Row 13. Resolution 14. Flowers Tomorrow
The inspirational life story of Australian swimmer, Tony Fingleton.
One of Derek Jarman's most personal and innovative films The Last of England is a devastating vision of 80's Britain. Images of war and urban decay are intercut with Jarman's own childhood home movies creating a shocking yet beautiful and poetic film with a much praised soundtrack featuring Diamanda Glass Mayo Thompson Andy Gill and Marianne Faithfull.
Based on the novels by Bernard Cornwell, Sharpe (1993-7) ran to 14 full-length television films that follow the adventures of the titular soldier through the later years of the Napoleonic Wars. The programmes are an outstanding achievement for the small screen, dominated by Sean Bean's central performance as the heroic, troubled outsider who turns out to be a resourceful and loyal leader. Bolstered by a strong supporting cast, particularly Daragh O'Malley as Harper and (in later episodes) Abigail Cruttenden as Jane, Sharpe is often visually striking, the action tense and gripping. Consistency is maintained by all 14 episodes being directed by Tom Clegg. On the DVD: Sharpe's sound is full-bodied stereo while the very "sharp" picture has been transferred slightly letterboxed at 14:9. Though looking much better than the original TV transmissions the occasionally cropped framing makes it apparent the films were shot in 16:9 widescreen, so it is regrettable they have not been transferred to DVD in that format. Otherwise these are first-rate releases. --Gary S Dalkin
For his first film in 17 years, splatter master Frank Henenlotter - Writer/Director of FRANKENHOOKER, BRAIN DAMAGE and The BASKET CASE Trilogy - returned with the most graphic, transgressive, and jaw-droppingly depraved black comedy shocker of his career: Jennifer (Charlee Danielson) is a homicidal nymphomaniac who spontaneously births mutant babies. Batz (Anthony Sneed) has a monstrous penis with a mind of its own. In a city ruled by pleasure and pain, will two made-for-each-other freaks deliver the ultimate orgasmic horror? Eleonore Hendricks (DADDY LONGLEGS), radio host Rude Jude and Director James Glickenhaus (THE EXTERMINATOR, THE ASTROLOGER) co-star in 'one very entertaining seriously batshit film' (JoBlo) produced and co-written by underground hip-hop hero R.A. The Rugged Man Thorburn with insane F/X by Gabe Bartalos (SKINNED DEEP, SAINT BERNARD), now scanned in 4K from the camera negative. Disc Specs: Aspect ratio: 1.78:1 Audio: English 5.1 Surround / English Stereo 4K Video: HDR10 Closed Captions Region Free Run time: 84 mins. Disc 1: UHD Commentary With Director Frank Henenlotter, Director Of Photography Nick Deeg and Actor Anthony Sneed Archival Commentary With Director Frank Henenlotter and Producer A. The Rugged Man Thorburn Disc 2: Blu-ray Commentary With Director Frank Henenlotter, Director Of Photography Nick Deeg and Actor Anthony Sneed Archival Commentary With Director Frank Henenlotter and Producer A. The Rugged Man Thorburn Spook House - Interviews With Director Frank Henenlotter, Producer A. The Rugged Man Thorburn, Production Coordinator Michael Shershenovich, Director Of Photography Nick Deeg, Retired Detective David Henenlotter and Production Manager Chaz Kangas In The Basement With Charlee Danielson - A Brief, Completely Off-Kilter Interview With the Elusive Miss Charlee Danielson and a Basketball Deeg And Sneed - A Conversation Between Nick Deeg and Anthony Sneed Swollen Agenda - Interview With Makeup Effects Artist Gabe Bartalos Beyond Bad - Behind The Scenes Of BAD BIOLOGY F*ck Face - Photographer Clay Patrick McBride Runs Around The Director's Apartment Filming Guys Making Their 'O Face' SUCK - A Wonderfully Twisted Short Film By Anthony Sneed Legendary Loser - Music Video By R.A. The Rugged Man Thorburn Image Gallery - Publicity Pix, Behind-The-Scenes Shots, Video Covers And Death Pix
An evil witch named Yurei, whose ancestor was slain by one of the 47 Ronin, has surfaced in modern day Budapest determined to have his revenge. Yurei seeks to completely destroy all samurai by uniting both halves of the powerful Tengu Sword. A prophecy claims only a descendant of the original 47 Ronin can wield the blade and defeat this great evil. The samurai are shocked when Lord Shinshiro identifies a streetwise New Yorker named Luna as the one who was prophesied. He charges ronin Reo and apprentice Onami with training Luna to be the hero they desperately need. With most of the samurai lords dead or missing, and a traitor hiding among them, the remaining warriors must summon all of their skills as martial arts masters to combat Yurei's mystic magic and fulfil their destiny.
Tom Cruise uncovers his dark side to play a contract killer who hijacks a taxi - and its driver - to take him from job to job.
Sweet-natured Justin (FREDDIE HIGHMORE) dreams of becoming a Knight just like his legendary Grandfather, Sir Roland. However Knights have been banished from the Kingdom by The Queen (OLIVIA WILLIAMS) and replaced by Lawyers and their strict rules.
Alone with a baby and feeling isolated, Joanna feels a growing sense of unease in her new apartment. Are the sinister noises, banging on the walls and whispering voices real, or is she losing her mind? Gradually uncovering the chilling history of her new home, she desperately clings to her sanity, while fearing the horrific events of the past have left a very real and malevolent presence.
Collection of 10 4K DCU animated movies from the Batman franchise including - BATMAN: YEAR ONE, BATMAN: ASSAULT ON ARKHAM, BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, BATMAN AND HARLEY QUINN, BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT, BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM, BATMAN: SOUL OF THE DRAGON, BATMAN: LONG HALLOWEEN PART 1, BATMAN: LONG HALLOWEEN PART 2, BATMAN HUSH, BATMAN: THE DOOM THAT CAME TO GOTHAM Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Batman: Year One Batman: Assault on Arkham Batman: The Killing Joke Batman and Harley Quinn Batman: Gotham by Gaslight Batman: Hush Batman: Soul of the Dragon Batman: The Long Halloween (P1/P2) Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham
We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson's (Angel) case, by shouting out one wordSHAZAM!this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult Super Hero Shazam (Levi), courtesy of an ancient wizard. Still a kid at heartinside a ripped, godlike bodyShazam revels in this adult version of himself by doing what any teen would do with superpowers: have fun with them! Can he fly? Does he have X-ray vision? Can he shoot lightning out of his hands? Can he skip his social studies test? Shazam sets out to test the limits of his abilities with the joyful recklessness of a child. But he'll need to master these powers quickly in order to fight the deadly forces of evil controlled by Dr. Thaddeus Sivana.
Complete highlights of the 2005/2006 season. Featuring all the goals from all the games plus exclusive interviews with the players.
In 18th century France, the Chevalier de Fronsac and his native American friend Mani are sent by the King to the Gevaudan province to investigate the killings of hundreds by a mysterious beast.
Party At The Palace starts with Queen Guitarist Brian May--who looks more than ever like a haircut with a person growing from beneath it--playing "God Save The Queen" on the roof of Buckingham Palace; seemingly missing the point of his obvious inspiration, Jimi Hendrix's apocalyptic subversion of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Woodstock. Unbelievably, and theoretically impossibly, it goes downhill from there. It can only be assumed that the bill for the Queen's Jubilee was assembled by an ardent republican. The concert is a motley assortment of has-beens and time-wasters, a curious number of whom felt it proper to celebrate the monarch's 50 years by singing old Motown songs badly. The concert also features an extended plug for Queen's (that's the Band) risible musical We Will Rock You and Lenny Henry shouting. Bewilderingly Party At The Palace is not only redeemed, but made worth owning, by the four-song set by Brian Wilson with his version of "God Only Knows"--accompanied by Andrea Corr—-offering a heartbreakingly earnest performance. The concert ends with a pantomime version of "All You Need Is Love". Party At The Palace is the night rock & roll gave up. On the DVD: Party at the Palace is presented in 16:9 format. Songs can be selected by title or by artist. There are subtitles in French, German and Spanish. Proceeds from the sale of the DVD, "after the deduction of costs and expenses in relation to its production and distribution", will be donated to the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Trust. --Andrew Muller
Series 2 of the acclaimed BBC factual documentary - uncovering the mysteries and secrets of the spectacular British Coastline.
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