The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is back in the 2nd instalment of Stieg Larsson's gripping trilogy as Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist are once again caught up in a brutal murder investigation in The Girl Who Played With Fire.
This handsome box set includes all the episodes from Series One--from our favourite coffee-drinking sextet's initial meeting in the pilot right up to the series cliff-hanger "The One Where Rachel Finds Out"--that Ross is in love with her, that is. Other highlights include: "The One With the Butt", in which Joey gets a big break as Al Pacino's stunt bottom; "The One With the Monkey" in which Ross acquires Marcel, his pet monkey; and the two-parter (imaginatively called "The One with the Two Parts") in which Joey starts dating Ursula, Phoebe's twin sister and Monica and Rachel double-date cute doctors played by George Clooney and Noah Wyle from ER. --Leslie Felperin
The complete eighth season of Seinfeld! Episodes Comprise: 1. The Foundation 2. The Soul Mate 3. The Bizarro Jerry 4. The Little Kicks 5. The Package 6. The Fatigues 7. The Checks 8. The Chicken Roaster 9. The Abstinence 10. The Andrea Doria 11. The Little Jerry 12. The Money 13. The Comeback 14. The Van Buren Boys 15. The Susie 16. The Pothole 17. The English Patient 18. The Nap 19. The Yada Yada 20. The Millennium 21. The Muffin Tops 22. The Summer of George
A family of power-hungry thousand year old vampires look to take back the city that they built and dominate all those who have done them wrong.
1933. Hercule Poirot (John Malkovich), older and greyer, receives letters threatening murder. The sender signs themselves only as A.B.C. When he takes the letters to the police looking for help Hercule finds all his old friends have moved on. The new guard led by hot headed Inspector Crome (Rupert Grint) are not interested in his story. But soon there is a murder, and in order to have any hope of catching the killer, the once great detective must take matters into his own hands. In her fourth Agatha Christie adaptation, BAFTA® nominated writer Sarah Phelps (Ordeal By Innocence, And Then There Were None) brings Hercule Poirot and his little grey cells back onto our television screens in one of the most surprising and unusual appearances by one of literature's most iconic detectives.
Robert Downey Jr. electrifies one of literature's most enduring characters in a vivid reimagining of the classic tale of the man who could talk to animals: Dolittle. After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle (Downey), famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria's England, hermits himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company. But when the young queen (Jessie Buckley) falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure, regaining his wit and courage as he crosses old adversaries and discovers wondrous creatures. The doctor is joined on his quest by a young, self-appointed apprentice (Harry Collett) and a raucous coterie of animal friends, including an anxious gorilla (Rami Malek), an enthusiastic but bird-brained duck (Octavia Spencer), a bickering duo of a cynical ostrich (Kumail Nanjiani) and an upbeat polar bear (John Cena) and a headstrong parrot (Emma Thompson), who serves as Dolittle's most trusted advisor and confidante.
Directed by Jose Padilha (Elite Squad), ROBOCOP is a reimagining of Paul Verhoeven's 1987 classic, in which a critically injured cop is transformed into a part-man, part-robot police officer designed to rid Detroit of crime.
Based on the novel by L.P Hartley and adapted by Harold Pinter, The Go-Between stars Julie Christie as Marian, about to be engaged to Hugh (Edward Fox), a well-bred viscount and her perfect match. Over the course of a sweltering Norfolk summer in 1900, young Leo (Dominic Guard), becomes besotted with the vivacious Marian whilst staying at their house. Innocent of romantic and sexual matters, he unwittingly becomes a pawn in the forbidden romance between her and eminently unsuitable local farmer Ted Burgess (Alan Bates). As the oppressive heat intensifies so too does Leon's burgeoning adolescent questioning of love, attraction and the rules of the upper class that he doesn't really belong to. Both a beautifully subtle critique of the English class system and a visual masterpiece that perfectly captures the timeless beauty of an English Edwardian summer, The Go-Between won director Joseph Losey the Grand Prix (now the Palme D'Or) at Cannes Film Festival in 1971.
Wilde could easily have been nothing more than another well-dressed literary film from the British costume drama stable, but thanks to a richly textured performance from Stephen Fry in the title role, it becomes something deeper--a moving study of how the conflict between individual desires and social expectations can ruin lives. Oscar Wilde's writing may be justifiably legendary for its sly, barbed wit, but Wilde the film is far from a comedy, even though Fry relishes delivering the great man's famous quips. It takes on tragic dimensions as soon as Wilde meets Lord Alfred Douglas, known as Bosie, the strikingly beautiful but viciously selfish young aristocrat who wins Oscar's heart but loses him his reputation, marriage and freedom. Fry is brilliant at capturing how the intensity of Wilde's love for Bosie threw him off balance, becoming an all-consuming force he was unable to resist. Jude Law expertly depicts both Bosie's allure and his spitefully destructive side, there are subtle supporting performances from Vanessa Redgrave, Jennifer Ehle and Zoe Wanamaker, and the period trappings are lavishly trowelled on. But this is Fry's show all the way: from Oscar the darling of theatrical London to Wilde the prisoner broken on the wheel of Victorian moralism, he doesn't put a foot wrong. It feels like the role he was born to play. --Andy Medhurst
The first movie ever filmed in CinemaScope The Robe was nominated for five Academy Awards in 1953 including Best Picture and Best Actor for Richard Burton. Burton stars as Marcellus Gallio the Roman centurion charged with overseeing the crucifixion. But when he wins Christ's robe in a gambling game at the foot of the cross his life is changed forever. With its inspired story set to a spectacular score and featuring an all-star cast including Victor Mature and Jean Simmon
NBA star Michael Jordan teams up with Bugs Bunny and the rest of his pals in a basketball game that is more important than any that has ever come before - the fate of the Earth hangs on the result. The problem has arisen because an invading alien race, the Nerclucks, want to kidnap Bugs and the rest of the Looney Tunes and use them as a tourist attraction on Moron Mountain. Bill Murray also stars in this live action and animated mix.
More spectacular martial arts action from the Young and Dangerous movie franchise. Chan is now an important member of the Hung Hing Society and is pursued by 'Crow' and 'Tiger' from a rival gang...
Michael Kitchen returns to the screen as Detective Chief Superintendent Foyle a man of scrupulous integrity who has survived the First World War solved crime wherever it led him during the Second and now finds himself called into duty at the risk of a possible Third.The Second World War may be over – but a new one is beginning less explosive but no less deadly – a Cold War. Foyle finds himself drawn into complex webs of security and counter security where the loyalties of even those closest to him are brought into question as he joins somewhat unwillingly at first the ranks of MI5. This series includes three exciting new films: Episodes Comprise: The Eternity RingIn which MI5 suspects atomic secrets and related spies are passing through Britain. Foyle is invited to investigate whether a Russian network could be at work in the heart of London. The CageFoyle's investigation into the death of a nameless Russian leads to a mysterious military facility and revelations of a spy with dangerous connections to British intelligence. SunflowerA Professor of Art History may not be all he seems in this story of a long-secret massacre an explosive murder and secrets that await Foyle in a seedy boarding house where nothing and no one is as they seem. Special Features: Four Behind the Scenes Features: The Making of Foyle’s War The Styling of Foyle’s War Old Friends New Faces Historical Facts Visual Fictions Cast Filmographies Picture Gallery Subtitles
The Blue Max is highly unusual among Hollywood films, not just for being a large-scale drama set during the generally cinematically overlooked Great War, but in concentrating upon air combat as seen entirely from the German point of view. The story focuses on a lower-class officer, Bruno Stachel (George Peppard), and his obsessive quest to win a Blue Max, a medal awarded for shooting down 20 enemy aircraft. Around this are built subplots concerning a propaganda campaign by James Mason's pragmatic general, rivalry with a fellow officer (Jeremy Kemp), and a love affair with a decadent countess (Ursula Andress) As directed by John Guillermin (best known for 1974's The Towering Inferno), the film's main assets are epic production values, great flying scenes and stunning dogfights. The weak point is the sometimes ponderous character drama, not helped by Peppard who is too lightweight an actor to convince as the driven anti-hero. Clearly influenced by Kubrick's Paths of Glory (1958), The Blue Max is a cold, cynical drama offering a visually breathtaking portrait of a stultified society tearing itself apart during the final months of the Great War. On the DVD: The Blue Max DVD's only extra is a very grainy original trailer presented at 1.77:1. However, for the first time the film itself is complete to buy: the reel which was missing from the widescreen video release being restored here. Also included is the original intermission music. The film is presented anamorphically enhanced at a ratio approximating the original 2.35:1 CinemaScope, though some shots clearly have details cropped at the sides of the frame. Picture quality is good with an acceptable level of grain, which increases significantly during the brief back projection shots. There is a little print damage, but nothing too distracting and the aerial photography itself looks wonderful. The four-channel Dolby Prologic sound is excellent for a film of this age, with Jerry Goldsmith's superb score having richness and clarity and providing almost all the emotional impact. --Gary S Dalkin
Batman Begins Director Christopher Nolan (Memento, Insomnia) and screenwriter David S. Goyer (the Blade trilogy) join forces for another action-packed chapter of the Batman saga! As a young boy, Bruce Wayne watched in horror as his millionaire parents were slain in front of him - a trauma that leads him to become obsessed with revenge. But the opportunity to avenge his parents' deaths is cruelly taken away from him by fate. Fleeing to the East, where he seeks counsel with the dangerous but honorable ninja cult leader known as Ra's Al-Ghul, Bruce returns to his now decaying Gotham City, which is overrun by organized crime and other dangerous individuals manipulating the system. Meanwhile, Bruce is slowly being swindled out of Wayne Industries, the company he inherited. The discovery of a cave under his mansion, along with a prototype armored suit, leads him to assume a new persona, one which will strike fear into the hearts of men who do wrong; he becomes Batman!!! In the new guise, and with the help of rising cop Jim Gordon, Batman sets out to take down the various nefarious schemes in motion by individuals such as mafia don Falcone, the twisted doctor/drug dealer Jonathan 'The Scarecrow' Crane, and a mysterious third party who is quite familiar with Wayne and waiting to strike when the time is right. The Dark Knight Christopher Nolan returns to direct the follow up to his own 2005 blockbuster 'Batman Begins', with Christian Bale once again suited up as 'The Dark Knight'. Gotham City, previously a playground for organised crime and petty thieves, has been cleaned up under the ever watchful eye of Batman. With the continued help of Lt James Gordon (Gary Oldman) and determined District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman continues to round up the remaining criminals plaguing it. As the opening sequence quickly shows, a new threat has emerged. The Joker! brought to life again, this time by the late Heath Ledger (Best Supporting Actor Oscar winner). With his eerie grin and wicked laugh, mixed with pyschotic madness, he unleashes a new danger to the people of Gotham amidst all his chaos. As Batman struggles to bring the madman to justice, his alter-ego Bruce Wayne is caught in a love triangle as Rachel Dawes' (Maggie Gyllenhaal) relationship with Harvey Dent grows stronger. Knowing that Harvey may be the 'White Knight' required to bring continued peace to Gotham, Batman hopes that for the last time his skills and arsenal of equipment will be needed to stop the crazed villain before the city falls back into turmoil! - Michael Woodhall
Reprising his role in R.C. Sherriff's West End stage hit Ralph Richardson stars as a staid London bank clerk whose inexplicable amnesia leaves him without an alibi in the aftermath of a murder; Jack Hawkins stars as his doctor and Margaret Leighton his equally perplexed wife. This 1952 suspense feature saw Richardson heading an outstanding cast as well as taking on the mantle of director for the first and only time in his career with Guy Hamilton (best known for Goldfinger and Diamonds Are Forever) as assistant director; the result is a taut compelling and very human drama that retains a gripping sense of mystery right up to its conclusion. Home at Seven is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements. When David Preston returns home at seven his distraught wife tells him that he did not come home at seven - or at any other time - the previous evening. In fact he has no idea where he could have been; he recalls nothing between the time he left the bank on Monday and his arrival home that following evening. His doctor is inclined at first to treat it lightly but everything changes when it emerges that during Preston's 'lost day' a murder and robbery have taken place... Special Features: Image Gallery Promotional Material PDFs
One of the classic comic-heist movies of the 60's Ronald Neame's Gambit stars Michael Caine as Harry Dean the cockney con-man with the perfect plan to steal a priceless statue. He just needs the right accomplice to play the part of his wife and Shirley MacLaine's Euroasian showgirl has just the face he's looking for. Events don't unfold quite as planned but then little is what it seems in a plat that keeps the audience guessing as it twists and turns to the very end.
Build Your Own Doctor Who Archive With This Collectors' Set! The Trial Of A Time Lord The Epic Season-long Adventure All 14 Episodes Newly Restored For Blu-ray And Packed With Bonus Material Including: Extended Edits Of Every Episode Terror Of The Vervoids Standalone Special Edition Immersive 5.1 Surround Sound & Isolated Scores On All 14 Broadcast Episodes Behind The Sofa New Episodes With Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, Bonnie Langford, Frazer Hines, Mark Strickson & Matthew Waterhouse The Writers' Room Eric Saward, Philip Martin, Christopher H Bidmead & Wally K Daly Discuss The lost' Season 23 The Doctor Who Cookbook Revisited Brave Cast Members Tackle Recipes From The 1985 Official Cookbook The Doctor's Table Join Colin Baker And Friends For Dinner In Conversation Matthew Sweet Chats To Companion Bonnie Langford Unseenstudio Footage Rare Archive Discoveries Blu-ray Trailer Colin Baker On Trial PDF Written Archive Scripts & Rare Archival Material This Set Also Features Extensive Special Features Previously Released On DVD Including: Making-of Documentaries, Featurettes, Deleted Scenes, Audio Commentaries, Info Text And Much More. Starring Colin Baker And Nicola Bryant With Bonnie Langford
Based on the literary classic by Thomas Hardy FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD is the story of independent beautiful and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan) who attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts) a sheep farmer captivated by her fetching willfulness; Frank Troy (Tom Sturridge) a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood (Michael Sheen) a prosperous and mature bachelor. This timeless story of Bathsheba’s choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love – as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance.
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