""A Miracle of a Film"" - Steven Spielberg This remarkable film follows the struggles of T.E. Lawrence (played by Peter O'Toole - My Favourite Year The Last Emperor) in uniting the hostile Arab factions during the First World War and leading them to victory over the ruling Turkish Empire. The film was released originally in 1962 to huge critical acclaim winning 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director for David Lean.
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ROMPER STOMPERViolent but never gratuitous emotionally powerful and never afraid to portray the ugly destructive face of ignorance and prejudice Romper Stomper excites disturbs and boldly challenges the viewer in equal amounts.SCUMScum tells of life in an institution run by violence and brutality rather than reason where the boy who can fight his way to the top of the heap and reign as 'Daddy' will gain the respect of the inmates and sadistic 'screws' alike.
Director David Lean follows the heroic true-life odyssey of T.E. Lawrence (Peter O'Toole) in this magnificent portrait of the famed British officer's journey to the Middle East. Assigned to Arabia during World War I Lawrence courageously unites the warring Arab factions into a strong guerrilla front. He leads them into brilliant victories in treacherous desert battlefields where they eventually defeat the ruling Turkish Empire. Restored to its full glory in 1989.
Field Of Dreams (Dir. Phil Alden Robinson 1989): 'Field of Dreams' begins in an Iowa cornfield when Ray Kinsella hears a mysterious voice - ''If you build it he will come'' and sees a brief vision. With the support of his wife Annie Ray Kinsella pursues his dream and encounters several memorable characters along the way Terence Mann a legendary yet reclusive author ''Doc'' Graham and the infamous Shoeless Joe Jackson. 'Field of Dreams' is the story of a simple Iowa farmer who against all odds finds the courage to believe in his dreams. For The Love Of The Game (Dir. Sam Raimi 1999): Legendary Detroit Tigers pitcher Billy Chapel (Kevin Costner) has always been better at baseball than at love. Just ask Jane (Kelly Preston) his on-again off-again girlfriend. At the end of a disappointing season just before what may be the last professional game of his life Jane tells Billy she's leaving him. Now with his career and his love life in the balance Billy battles against his physical and emotional limits as he plays the game of his life. And now with every pitch Billy comes closer to making the most important decision of his life. The suspense doesn't end until the last ball is thrown in this heartwarming drama about love life and the perfect game.
This new animated family feature tells the story of three Ice Age creatures who must return a lost human baby to its family.
Captain Stanley (Ray Winstone) captures fugitive Burns brothers Charley (Guy Pearce) and Mikey (Richard Wilson) at the scene of bloody rape and murder. Informing Charley that he must kill his older brother Arthur (Danny Huston) in order to be set free Stanley drags Mikey to a decrepit jailhouse while he waits for Charley to carry out the deed... Director John Hillcoat's second collaboration with melancholic musician Nick Cave (here contributing the film's screenplay and soundtrack) is a taut character study of desperation amid the mesmerising backdrop of the 19th century Australian outback.
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Guy Ritchie returns with another tale of criminals, con men and card sharks.
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Wire In The Blood - Shadow Rising Robson Green plays Dr Tony Hill a clinical psychologist with empathy beyond the established boundaries of his science in 'Wire In The Blood' based on the best selling novels by Val McDermid. Until now the only serial killers Dr Tony Hill encountered were safely behind bars. Now the murderer is on the loose.... Wire In The Blood - The Mermaids Snging Wire In The Blood - Justice Painted Blind Crime Spree An out-of-town heist becomes a nightmare for a crew of French burglars when they mistakenly rob the head of the Chicago Mafia. In Cold blood Phoenix In this town the heat can kill you These days it seems like everybody's addicted to something and for Detective Harry Collins gambling is his drug. He'll bet on anything no matter the odds just for the rush. But this time he's in over his head. Caught between a brutal bookie a lethal loan shark and a murderous heist gone wrong Harry has a daring plan to settle his debts once and for all. The Custodian Quinlan is a dedicated cop and one of the few that isn't on the take. But Quinlan Knows the score and decides if you can't beat'em join'em. Quinlan's life will never be the same again. He lies cheats and bends the rules because he's the last of the honest cops. The Last Bet A trio of New York bookies take bets on anything and everything worrying about the odds after the event. However a dedicated cop is ready to ensure that their books are about to be closed permamently... Night at the Golden Eagle Two ex-cons are spending their last night in L.A. before leaving town for a life without crime. But on the hottest night of the summer in the seedy splendour of the Golden Eagle hotel where prostitutes pimps drunken bums and young runaways collide you never know who's going to turn up dead. Bonnano: The Youngest Godfather
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In this turbulent swashbuckler Cecil B. DeMille presents a tale of daring piracy and hot-blooded love! 1840s Key West is filled with salvage businesses thriving on the cargo of wrecked ships. Ship owner Loxi Claiborne suspects salvager King Cutler of foul play since he's always first on the scene at a wreck. Meanwhile Loxi's suitor Captain Jack Stuart is another suspect - at least to jealous lawyer Steve Tolliver. Who will be found guilty - and how - hinges on some amazing developments. Along with the star-studded cast (including Robert Preston and Susan Hayward) this glorious sea spectacle has stars of another kind. There are huge clipper ships gliding in the mist storms splintering them on the rocks and a giant squid in a memorable underwater battle. With Given DeMille's robust direction it all adds up to an Oscar for Special Effects
Russ Meyer's ode to the violence in women... Welcome to the world of female violence. Meet the sumptuously sexy Varla played at full throttle and with well-upholstered relish by the half-Japanese half-Cherokee Tura Satana. She's having a lovely time with her two go-going pals dancing the Watusi in a sleazy bar packed with leering jeering macho-men. And after a hard day's grooving what better than a drag race in the desert? So it's off we go hurtling across the California sands as we follow the trio of homicidal go-go gals hell bent on wreaking revenge on all things male as they embark on a desperate desert drive-thru taking a bikini-clad wimp hostage and leaving a trail of human wreckage in their wake. Filmed in glorious black and blue Faster Pussycat has been hailed as ""the best movie ever made"" and a ""definite Desert Island Movie"". Celluloid proof that Russ Meyer is a complete and utter cult.
Go WestA fascinating alternative to the manic stunt work and elaborate sight gags that distinguish the films of Buster Keaton Go West offers a rare and satisfying glimpse of his talent for more expressive comedy: charming moments of intimate humor flavoured with rich pathos.Hard LuckSight gags a galore Hard Luck (which Keaton named as his favourite short work) follows a suicidal Buster as he makes a final effort at fitting in with society at a swank country club.
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