Introduced in "A Magnum for Schneider", the hour-long 1967 Armchair Theatre episode written by James Mitchell about a disillusioned British secret agent Callan (Edward Woodward), went on to offer four popular (if downbeat) series, a spin-off movie remaking the original story and a some-years-later wrap-up play "Wet Job". Remembered for its very distinctive opening titles, with a swinging broken light bulb and a memorable theme tune, the series adopted a Deighton-LeCarré approach to the grim, treacherous, grubby business of Cold War espionage and made a TV star of the intense Woodward as the sweaty, sometimes conscience-stricken, sometimes robotic Callan. Even in the 21st century this still seems a strong show, its complex stories and impressive performances outweighing a low-budget mix of video and film in the production that makes it seem less "professional" than other shows of the time. In a dramatic device that has long since fallen out of fashion in television, Callan episodes tend to wind up by leaving the audience to work out all the connections of the plot while Callan himself sits gloomily and ponders the wretchedness of his squalid world. --Kim Newman
This amazing collector's item is an individually numbered limited edition Ape head containing 12 DVDs within a digistack which slots into the back of the head! Planet Of The Apes: 35th Anniversary Edition (2 Discs): Astronaut Taylor crash lands on a distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor finds himself among the hunted his life in the hands of a benevolent chimpanzee scientist... Winner of an Honorary Acade
Forty something George Gattling (Paul Giamatti) is an emotionally stunted man who makes his living as an upholsterer while living with his sister Precious (Rusty Schwimmer) and her autistic son Fred (Michael Pitt). George loves to capture and train birds so when Fred tragically dies in a drowning accident George channels his grief into his new obsession a striking red-tailed hawk. As George struggles to keep the magnificent hawk in captivity and keep it safe while trying to ensure that it obeys his commands he's finally able to connect with the sense of loss that has haunted him since the death of Fred.
Ex-con Johnny (Scot Williams, 'The Crew') is forced into pulling a heist he wants nothing to do with. Mob Boss 'Shrewd' Eddie (Paul Freeman, 'Raiders of the Lost Ark', 'Hot Fuzz') has one million in dirty cash stashed at his home, just waiting to be stolen. But what Johnny doesn't know is that seven other dangerous criminals also have plans to steal the money... Filled with twists, double-crosses and murder, Hard Boiled Sweets is a crime thriller inspired by the International Best-Selling short film, 'A Girl and a Gun'. Special Features: Exclusive Artwork and Artcards
As a number of leading figures on the international fashio scene assemble for a major show their personal and professional crises come to a head. Paul Sorvino plays Lorenzo manchini a famous designer who has learned that he only has a short time to live. As he tries to make peace with his wife and long time partner (Peter Gallagher) he also tries to mend his failing relationship with his son. Estelle Warren plays a celebrated young model who has to make the choice between earning a living and keeping her self respect. Cutting-edge designer Roberta (Rita Wilson) is scrambling to pull together her latest collection as her employees start to leave her fashion house one by one. Her best friend and business partner Camille looks likely to be the next to leave the nest as she becomes involved with Jamie (Jeff Golblum) who works for a rival designer. And an editor of a fashion magazine (Joanne Baron) has to confront her past when her daughter Hayley (Michelle Williams) whom she has not seen in twelve years turns up at her office. All the characters have one thing in common- they are all trapped in the machinery that makes the fashion business move and breathe where the clothes are unsellable nevermind unwearable!
Sarah is a dreamy eyed little girl who lives with her father Howard and her beautiful cat Noel in a two-family house. Leslie an accomplished singer and Nick her pampered pooch moved into the other half of the house. The two families have a strained relationship until Noel accidentally overhears her beloved Sarah's special Christmas wish. Swallowing her pride Noel enlists the help of her neighbour the more worldly Nick. Together Nick and Noel embark on a series of heart-pounding adventures in search of the one thing that will make the little girl's wish come true.
Ex-con Johnny (Scot Williams, 'The Crew') is forced into pulling a heist he wants nothing to do with. Mob Boss 'Shrewd' Eddie (Paul Freeman, 'Raiders of the Lost Ark', 'Hot Fuzz') has one million in dirty cash stashed at his home, just waiting to be stolen. But what Johnny doesn't know is that seven other dangerous criminals also have plans to steal the money... Filled with twists, double-crosses and murder, Hard Boiled Sweets is a crime thriller inspired by the International Best-Selling short film, 'A Girl and a Gun'. Special Features: Exclusive Artwork and Artcards
Brian De Palma's inspired rock 'n' roll fusion of Faust The Phantom of the Opera and The Picture of Dorian Gray boasts an Oscar-nominated score by Paul Williams who also stars as an evil record producer who not only steals the work of composer/performer Winslow Leach (William Finley) but gets him locked up in Sing Sing - and that's not the worst that happens to him along the way. Few revenge scenarios have ever been so amply justified but the film is also constantly aware of the satirical possibilities offered by the 1970s music industry exemplified by Gerrit Graham's hilariously camp glam-rock star. Jessica Harper (Suspiria) appears in her first major role as the naïve but ambitious singer on whom Winslow secretly dotes. Prodigiously inventive both musically and visually this is one of De Palm's most entertaining romps not least because it was so clearly a labour of love. Special Features: High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the feature available in the UK for the first time! Uncompressed Stereo PCM / 4.0 DTS-HD Master Audio options Isolated Music and Effects soundtrack Optional English SDH subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired Paradise Regained: A 50-minute documentary on the making of the film featuring director Brian De Palma producer Edward R. Pressman the late star William Finley star and composer Paul Williams co-stars Jessica Harper and Gerrit Graham and more! All new 72-minute interview with Paul Williams by Guillermo del Toro The Swan Song Fiasco: A new video piece exploring the changes made to the film in postproduction Archive interview with costume designer Rosanna Norton William Finley on the Phantom doll! Paradise Lost and Found: Alternate takes and bloopers from the cutting room floor Original Trailers Radio Spots Gallery of rare stills including behind-the-scenes images by photographer Randy Black Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by The Red Dress Collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by festival programmer Michael Blyth and an exploration of the film's troubled marketing history by Ari Kahan curator of SwanArchives.org illustrated with original stills and promotional material
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If we men married the women we deserved...We should have a very bad time of it. 1890s high society provides the setting for Oscar Wilde's sparkling comedy of morals and manners in which an 'ideal' husband must fight to save both his marriage and reputation when a blackmailing adventures threatens him with a political scandal.
Harry Frigg is a classic Paul Newman rebel - a private in the U.S. Army who is forever escaping from military prisons. Several Brigadier Generals from the Allied forces are unexpectedly taken prisoner by the Italians while in the shower - a public relations disaster. This is compounded by the fact that the Generals are being held inan Italian Villa and are unable to escape because being all of the same rank none is in command and they are forced to plan by committee with predictably ineffective results. Headquarters devises a plot to free these generals by sending in jail escape expert Harry Frigg...
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