In Independence Day, a scientist played by Jeff Goldblum once actually had a fistfight with a man (Bill Pullman) who is now president of the United States. That same president, late in the film, personally flies a jet fighter to deliver a payload of missiles against an attack by extraterrestrials. Independence Day is the kind of movie so giddy with its own outrageousness that one doesn't even blink at such howlers in the plot. Directed by Roland Emmerich, Independence Day is a pastiche of conventions from flying-saucer movies from the 1940s and 1950s, replete with icky monsters and bizarre coincidences that create convenient shortcuts in the story. (Such as the way the girlfriend of one of the film's heroes--played by Will Smith--just happens to run across the president's injured wife, who are then both rescued by Smith's character who somehow runs across them in alien-ravaged Los Angeles County.) The movie is just sheer fun, aided by a cast that knows how to balance the retro requirements of the genre with a more contemporary feel. --Tom Keogh
October 1988 and small town USA is about to witness the end of the world. It's home to Donnie Darko a brilliant but troubled teenager plagued by terrifying visions of which he alone holds the key to the meaning. With his class mate and soul mate Gretchen and a mysterious ex teacher Grandma Death he must unravel the strange occurrences infecting his school his home and his life before a horrifying spectre known only as Frank can pull Donnie over the edge of his sanity.
Highschooler Donnie is plagued by visions of a giant evil rabbit who orders him to commit acts of violence and predicts the impending end of the world.
Rewarded for his heroism in the Civil War Lt. John Dunbar (Costner) wants to see the American Frontier before it is gone. He is assigned to an abandoned fort where a Sioux tribe is his only neighbour. Overcoming the language barrier and their mutual fear and distrust Dunbar and the proud Indians gradually become friends. Eventually he falls in love with the beautiful Stands With A Fist (McDonnell) a white woman raised by the tribe. He learns the culture of the Sioux lives with them and even experiences the breathtaking excitement of a buffalo hunt but his knowledge of the fate that will ultimately befall the tribe torments him. Finally he is faced with a crucial decision that will cause him to examine his heart and soul before making a heroic choice that determines his destiny.
October 1988 and small town USA is about to witness the end of the world. It's home to Donnie Darko a brilliant but troubled teenager plagued by terrifying visions of which he alone holds the key to the meaning. With his class mate and soul mate Gretchen and a mysterious ex teacher Grandma Death he must unravel the strange occurrences infecting his school his home and his life before a horrifying spectre known only as Frank can pull Donnie over the edge of his sanity.
Episodes Comprise: 1. Battlestar Galactica (2003 Miniseries) - Part 1.0 2. Battlestar Galactica (2003 Miniseries) - Part 1.5 3. Battlestar Galactica (2003 Miniseries) - Part 2.0 4. Battlestar Galactica (2003 Miniseries) - Part 2.5 5. 33 6. Water 7. Bastille Day 8. Act of Contrition (1) 9. You Can't Go Home Again (2) 10. Litmus 11. Six Degrees of Separation 12. Flesh and Bone 13. Tigh Me Up Tigh Me Down 14. The Hand of God 15. Colonial Day 16. Kobol's Last Gleaming Part 1 17. Kobol's Last Gleaming Part 2 18. Scattered 19. Valley of Darkness 20. Fragged 21. Resistance 22. The Farm 23. Home Part 1 24. Home Part 2 25. Final Cut 26. Flight of the Phoenix 27. Pegasus 28. Resurrection Ship Part 1 29. Resurrection Ship Part 2 30. Epiphanies 31. Black Market 32. Scar 33. Sacrifice 34. The Captain's Hand 35. Downloaded 36. Lay Down Your Burdens Part 1 37. Lay Down Your Burdens Part 2 39. Occupation 40. Precipice 41. Exodus Part 1 42. Exodus Part 2 43. Collaborators 44. Torn (1) 45. A Measure of Salvation (2) 46. Hero 47. Unfinished Business 48. The Passage 49. The Eye of Jupiter (1) 50. Rapture (2) 51. Taking a Break from All Your Worries 52. The Woman King 53. A Day in the Life 54. Dirty Hands 55. Maelstrom 56. The Son Also Rises 57. Crossroads Part 1 58. Crossroads Part 2
The world is over. The fight is just beginning. The Cylons were created by man. They rebelled. They evolved. They look and feel human. Some are programmed to think they are human. There are many copies. And they have a plan. Welcome to the radical re-imagining of 1970s sci-fi favourite 'Battlestar Galactica'! Own every episode from the critically acclaimed series!
The end of the epic saga is drawing nearer and the search for the fabled earth is nearing its conclusion. But is Galactica now virtually falling apart ready for what could be her final mission? And has humanity's final chapter also arrived? This 3 disc Blu-Ray box set of the final season of Battlestar Galactica may herald the end of our story but will it be the same for the human race itself?
A captivating story about midlife issues 'Grand Canyon' centres on the comings and goings of six characters and the unexpected miracles that occur in their lives. Affluent lawyer Mack (Kevin Kline) breaks down in the wrong neighbourhood and is threatened by a street gang. When tow-truck driver Simon (Danny Glover) arrives in the nick of time and defuses the situation Mack is so grateful he considers how he could improve Simon's life. Mack is married to Claire (Mary McDonnell) wh
Last season Starbuck returned. As did the President's Cancer. Baltar was freed but not forgiven. Four Cylons were revealed. One remains unknown. Relive the events in all 10 episodes of Season Four of Battlestar Galactica with this 3 disc Blu-Ray box set in 5.1 Surround Sound. It includes the feature length Razor deleted scenes and a sneak peek into the Final Season. Watch as humanity's last survivors struggle to be free as the end of the race to find earth is drawing ever closer. Destiny is not what it seems.
Edgier and racier than its predecessor Battlestar Galactica 2004 is a complete re-imagining of the 1970s series - upping the ante on the action adventure and drama that made the original so popular. The groundbreaking story of man versus machine remains but this time the Cylon robot is no longer a recognisable enemy... it can move among man. With the 12 colonies of man virtually destroyed in the climax of a hundred-year war with the Cylon empire President Roslin (Mary McDonnell) and Commander Adama (Edward James Olmos) gather up the few humans left on the twelve worlds and embark on a journey to find the mythical planet Earth the supposed thirteenth colony of mankind. Battlestar Galactica 2004 gives new life to the stories and ideas that were at the heart of the original series with a compelling plot breathtaking special effects and riveting action-packed adventure speaking to both long-time fans and a new generation of admirers! Also includes the Mini Series.
A assigned to a remote outpost in the 1860s West Lt. John Dunbar fears the nearby Sioux Indians and expects to fight them. Instead he befriends them and becomes the man in the middle of a brushfire of tension: the conflict between U.S. expansion and Native Americans. Kevin Costner plays Dunbar and makes one of Hollywood's most impressive directorial debuts with this winner of seven Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director. Battles rage fates collide bison thunder across the prairie - the adventure is epic heroic and stunning.
Donnie Darko is a thought-provoking, touching and distinctive offering from relative newcomer, Richard Kelly (II). It's 1988 in small-town America and Donnie, a disturbed teenager on medication and undergoing psychoanalysis for his blackouts and personality disorders, is being visited by a being in a rabbit suit whom he calls Frank. It's this anti-Harvey that saves Donnie from being crushed to death when an airplane engine falls from the sky onto his house. This is the beginning of their escalating relationship, which, as Donnie follows Frank's instructions, becomes increasingly violent and destructive. Added to this is Frank's warning of the impending apocalypse and Donnie's realisation that he can manipulate time, leading to a startling denouement where nearly everything becomes clear. "Nearly everything", because Donnie Darko is a darkly comic, surreal journey in which themes of space, time and morality are interwoven with a classic coming-of-age story of a teenage boy's struggle to understand the world around him. The film leaves the viewer with more questions than it answers, but then that's part of its charm. Performances are superb: Jake Gyllenhaal underplays the mixed-up kid role superbly and Donnie's episodes of angst positively erupt out of the screen. There are also some starry cameos from Mary McDonnell as Donnie's long-suffering mother, Patrick Swayze as Jim Cunningham, the personal-development guru with a terrible secret, and Noah Wyle and Drew Barrymore as Donnie's progressive teachers. Undoubtedly too abstruse for some tastes, Donnie Darko's balance of outstanding performances with intelligent dialogue and a highly inventive story will reward those looking for something more highbrow than the average teenage romp. --Kristen Bowditch
Independence Day: One of the biggest box office hits of all time delivers the ultimate encounter when mysterious and powerful aliens launch an all-out invasion against the human race. The spectacle begins when massive spaceships appear in Earth's skies. But wonder turns to terror as the ships blast destructive beams of fire down on cities all over the planet. Now the world's only hope lies with a determined band of survivors uniting for one last strike against the invaders
From writer/director Lawrence Kasdan comes this endearing romantic comedy with a charming ensemble cast. Set in the idyllic town of Mumford the inventive story revolves around a local psychologist curiously named Dr. Mumford. His no-nonsense approach to therapy and his uncanny insights into the human condition have made Dr. Mumford somewhat of a hero with the quirky locals almost all of whom are in his care. While he's the caretaker of town secrets no one realises Dr. Mumford h
Highschooler Donnie is plagued by visions of a giant evil rabbit who orders him to commit acts of violence and predicts the impending end of the world.
Sci-fi's hottest TV series returns as Battlestar Galactica Season 2 blasts onto Blu-Ray in Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound. As the epic second season begins the fight to save humanity rages on - even as the civil war looms within the fleet between the followers of President Roslin and Commander Adama. Relive all the intensity and excitement aboard the Galactica with a supernova of explosive bonus features including deleted scenes and commentaries. It's a heart-pounding adventure you can't afford to miss!
The world is over. The fight is just beginning. ""The Cylons were created by man. They rebelled. They evolved. They look and feel human. Some are programmed to think they are human. There are many copies. And they have a plan."" Welcome to the radical re-imagining of 1970s sci-fi favourite 'Battlestar Galactica'!
Titles Comprise: Her Desperate Choice: When the courts fail to protect her daughter from her suspected paedophile husband a mother is forced to join an underground network that protects mothers and abused children in this alarming drama starring Faith Ford and Kyle Secor. Jody Murdock is convinced that her ex-husband has been molesting their daughter Samantha - but is unable to prove it. Now Jody feels she has no choice: she takes Samantha and heads 'underground' into a secret and well-run network that provides them with new identities and a safe place to live. But Jody's ex refuses to accept the loss of his daughter and sets off in relentless pursuit of the fugitives. Even if Jody now has a new love in her life will she and Samantha ever gain the peace and security they so desperately need? Two Small Voices: Sybil Goldrich and Kathleen Anneken could not be more different. Sybil is a wealthy Californian and Kathleen an ordinary housewife. But both have fallen gravely ill after undergoing silicone implant surgery and are ignored and mistreated when they try to sue. Sybil and Kathleen are 'two small voices' who refused to be silenced. They join forces to take their case to the FDA - but as the medical and big business communities close ranks against them Sybil and Kathleen realise they have an epic battle on their hands. Face Value: Marla Hanson's dreams of becoming a top New York model were shattered when she was attacked and slashed across the face sustaining wounds requiring nearly 150 stitches. Marla's modelling career was finished but her ordeal had only just begun. When her case came to court the defence attorney tore into her accusing her of being a prostitute and using sex to further her career. But Marla fought back against these accusations and her exceptional courage made her not only America's most famous victim but a champion for others who had suffered in the same way. Race Against The Harvest: This dramatic story tells of the fierce conflict that arises between a wheat farmer and a harvester when the harvester refuses to wait for the farmer's wheat to dry after rain. To complicate matters the two men were once in partnership and they still are brothers-in-law. Crossing The Line: Laura a former basketball star is forced to coach her local team when their coach suffers a heart attack. The team continue to lose under Laura's direction and the fans begin to become violently involved with the games. As the arguments and violence start to get out of hand the girls find themselves teaching everyone a lesson in sportsmanship... No One Could Protect Her: Just days after her papergirl is found murdered Jessica Rayner is raped and assaulted in her home by a crazed intruder who is forced to flee before he kill her. This is not the end of her ordeal. The clever killer repeatedly taunts and terrifies Jessica - though failing each time to kill off this vital witness to his crimes. But Jessica is determined to fight back and begins to piece together clues to work out when the killer might strike again. And this time she'll be ready for him...
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