Six timeless episodes starring Mark McManus James MacPherson Blythe Duff and John Michie. Taggart is one of the best remembered detective series in television history thanks to a superb mix of brilliant writing direction and performances from its entire cast. Each episode took months to research and write: this was not formula television. Over the years the storylines became more sophisticated to involve a whole range of influences from the IRA to the Gulf War Roman burial sites to ex-hitmen. Now 30 years after it first appeared on our screens the popularity of Taggart shows no signs of diminishing and it has rightly achieved classic status in British television history. This unforgettable collection includes six vintage episodes that span the generations starring James MacPherson John Michie Blythe Duff and two classic episodes starring Mark McManus the actor who remains synonymous with his career-defining role as DCI Jim Taggart. Packed with intriguing plot lines plenty of twists and turns as well as the obligatory mysterious murder each programme keeps you guessing right to the end. So sit back and enjoy over 10 hours of Taggart at its very best. They just don't make them like this anymore. Episodes Comprise: The Hit Man Secrets A Few Bad Men Long Time Dead Do or Die Running Out of Time
Biographical documentary from film-maker Daniel Roher which examines the peaks and troughs of the career of Robbie Robertson and The Band. The film features archival footage and exclusive interviews with famous friends and fans of the group who once backed Bob Dylan, such as Martin Scorsese and Bruce Springsteen.
Includes Do or Die Running out of Time Cause to Kill Dead Man Walking Law and The Best and the Brightest. Episodes Comprise: Do or DieAs Burke's team begin to investigate a suspicious death at an Army Training Camp they find that the civilian rules don't apply. DI Robbie Ross moves into the camp to try and understand the mentality of the trainees and the regime. But can Ross prevent more soldiers being killed? Running Out of TimeDCI Matthew Burke is shot whilst taking a break from work and on the same day another Fraud Squad detective's body is found by a colleague. When both victims' properties are searched large amounts of cash are found leading to fears of bribery. Cause to KillBurke feels like he is stepping back in time when the body of a young woman clothed in bin bags is found by the Clyde a copycat killing replicating a 20-year-old murder case. Dead Man WalkingA mechanic is found brutally murdered in his garage but the team are baffled as the crime appears motiveless. His best mate and business partner is visibly upset and appears to commit suicide but there is no body. LawA missing teenage girl's body is found on a piece of wasteland near a fairground. Tensions between locals and the show people have already been running high. The team must tread carefully if they are to catch the murderer. The Best and The BrightestWhen a research student named Mia Hassan is found dead in a University science lab following a severe anaphylactic shock the evidence suggests that her food had been deliberately contaminated.
As rites-of-passage films featuring a young man's sexual initiation in the arms of a beautiful woman go, Class (1983) has plenty going for it, not least its attractive cast: Andrew McCarthy as Jonathan, Rob Lowe as Gatsby-ish best friend Skip and Jacqueline Bisset as the beautiful woman who is old enough to know better and just happens to be Skip's mother. Lewis John Carlino's film has moments of insight, taking a few well-aimed shots at the vaguely sinister network of American public school life. In the first reel it neatly subverts the bullying scenario that threatens when the geekish Jonathan arrives at the school, while offering the briefly intriguing sight of Lowe in scarlet bra and pants. And there's a subplot of deceit and complicity that both strengthens and threatens the friendship that rapidly forms between Skip and Jonathan. In many ways, though, the most interesting element of the picture--Skip's relationship with his dysfunctional family--is left unexplored. Jonathan's deflowering and subsequent interludes are merely titillating. And Bisset's Ellen, a desperately sad character, becomes superfluous once the revelation that she is the "teacher" sets the boys' friendship on the path to fraternal solidarity. On the DVD: Class is presented in widescreen anamorphic format and looks as good as its leading players, although the Dolby Digital mono soundtrack has odd moments of flatness that detract from the cinematic experience. Extras are limited to the cinema trailer that now looks like a red rag to the puritanical objectors who were appalled by the graphic scenes in which Jonathan loses his virginity to the predatory Ellen. --Piers Ford
Hammer Horror! Dragon Thrills! The First Kung Fu Horror Spectacular! Count Dracula journies to a remote Chinese village in the guise of a warlord to support six vampires who are dispirited after the loss of a seventh member of their cult. At the same time vampire hunter Prof. Van Helsing happens to be lecturing in the country and is persuaded by villagers to help them fight this curse of the ages... Possibly the only film to combine the traditions of a vampire story with Kung Fu!
A delightful family adventure based on a remarkable true story featuring amazing effects courtesy of Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Rene Russo stars as eccentric socialite Gertrude ""Trudy"" Lintz who adopts a baby gorilla into her already-bustling animal menagerie. Along with chimpanzees Maggie and Joe Buddy gets into all kinds of hilarious monkey business and proceeds to drive everyone bananas. .
Bess a young girl falls in love with an oil-rig worker called Jan. In a short space of time they marry and have a brief physical relationship before Jan returns to his rig. When an accident paralyses Jan he encourages Bess to take a lover...
The third series of the self-reliance sitcom. Episodes comprise: 1. The Early Birds 2. The Happy Event 3. A Tug Of The Forelock 4. I Talk To The Trees 5. Whos Fleas Are These? 6. The Last Posh Frock
For the first time in High Definition, from director Jake Scott comes Plunkett & Macleane, the action-packed tale of two highwayman in 18th-century England who form an unlikely alliance, starring Trainspotting's Robert Carlyle and Jonny Lee Miller. After meeting in prison in the wake of a botched grave robbery, two strangers from different echelons of English society, scheming lowlife William Plunkett (Robert Carlyle, The Full Monty) and gentleman-debtor Capt. James Macleane (Jonny Lee Miller, Trainspotting), decide to join forces. The two become highwaymen and set out to steal their way to a life of leisure. But as their infamy increases, Macleane falls for the beautiful Lady Rebecca (Liv Tyler, The Lord of the Rings), and begins to wonder if he should go straight.
There are only a few days left before the Mother's Day, as several families have to come to terms with how they'll be spending the big day. Whether it's dealing with a new love, a lost love, or no love at all, this Mother's Day will prove to be one for the romantic comedy ages and one to be remembered by audiences for decades to come. Sweet, complex, funny and moving just like moms across the world.
Beauty and the Beast: One of the most acclaimed and treasured animated films of all time is about to sweep you off your feet. Follow the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman who finds herself in the castle of a prince who's been turned into a mysterious beast. With the help of the castle's enchanted staff, Belle soon learns the most important lesson of all - that true beauty comes from within. An all-new digital restoration makes this 2-Disc DVD more magical than ever. Be our guest and let the music you'll never forget and the characters who will fill your heart cast a shimmering spell like never before.Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas: Celebrate the most magical time of the year with this Special Edition of the irresistible holiday classic inspired by Disney's Academy Award-winning masterpiece, Beauty And The Beast (1991: Winner - Best Song, Best Original Score; nominated for Best Picture). Share the wonder as Mrs. Potts (Angela Lansbury) recounts another tale as old as time about a Christmas past that almost wasn't - thanks to the scheming of former court composer Forte (Tim Curry), now a gloomy, holiday-hating pipe organ, determined to keep Belle and Beast apart forever. Only a true Christmas miracle could possibly thwart his dastardly plans. Reuniting the original voice cast, this spectacular gem sparkles with exciting bonus features, delightful songs, spellbinding visuals, and enduring themes of hope, friendship and love. Your family will experience the spirit of the season all year long with the timeless magic of Beauty And The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas.Beauty and the Beast: Belle's Magical World: A lot happened before Belle and Beast lived happily ever after! Share the fun with one of Disney's most spirited Princesses and all her enchanted friends as their exciting adventures continue in this sparkling Special Edition of Belle's Magical World - inspired by Disney's beloved Academy Award-winning masterpiece, Beauty And The Beast (1991: Winner - Best Song, Best Original Score; nominated for Best Picture). Join Belle, Beast, Cogsworth, Lumiere, plus some charming new friends as they discover how love, teamwork, forgiveness and friendship can turn a once-gloomy castle into a dazzling palace fit for a princess! Adorned with delightful bonus features, your favourite characters and great songs, this fun-filled, modern-day classic proves that true beauty shines from within!
Robert Altman's much-anticipated broadside at the world of fashion, Pret A Porter is a disappointment. The film's crazy-quilt Nashville-like narrative structure and ensemble casting (Julia Roberts, Tim Robbins, Lauren Bacall, Marcello Mastroianni, Sophia Loren) are a thing to behold, but the story's many interlocking pieces lack overall depth and resonating emotion. There is a grand, satiric statement about fashion and society at the end of the film, and there are hints of an aging, nostalgic filmmaker's scepticism about our post-modern world of short-lived attachments and meanings. But watching this film is a long, long uphill climb, with a lot of thin air to endure before arriving at a destination. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com
Ask anyone in Louisiana and they'll tell you that the Bayou State's favourite first family doesn't live in the governor's mansion but in the backwoods. Meet the Robertsons, who run Duck Commander, a homegrown mom-and-pop turned sporting empire, selling top-of-the-line duck calls and decoys out of salvaged swamp wood. This is their rags-to-riches story. There's business-savvy Willie, brother Jase, their respective wives Korie and Missy, patriarch and Duck Commander founder Phil, and Uncle Si. See for yourself why Duck Dynasty has won millions of viewers and fans across America.
In DUCK DYNASTY®: I’M DREAMING OF A REDNECK CHRISTMAS Louisiana’s bearded camouflaged millionaires gather to celebrate as only they can. Christmas fanatic Miss Kay is in her element and goes over the top decorating the house then spends hours preparing a mouthwatering meal of pirducken (chicken duck and turkey inside a pig) and sweet potato pie. Some of the men don their holiday sweaters some participate from the couch while Phil trims the tree with a chainsaw. Willie plays Santa Claus at the local church—only to have Uncle Si crash the party dressed as an elf sending the kids running. But when the Christmas lights are finally up and dinner’s on the table everyone’s happy happy happy! This double-length festive special from History’s top new franchise is timed for Christmas impulse buying. A fun gift both for fans of show and a perfect stocking filler. Christmas with America’s favouite big bearded camo-clad family. These folk have a unique way of doing everything Christmas is going to be no different. With 6 105 505 likes on Facebook Duck Dynasty has established itself as a firm favourite with fans around the world.
Out Of The Clouds
No-one will be neutral about Plunkett and Macleane. Either you go with its notion of cheeky, stylish fun or you want to grab first-time director Jake Scott by the ear and slap him silly. Your inclination may depend on whether you recall his dad Ridley's own directing debut, The Duellists (1977), and savour the correspondences. Dad took a Joseph Conrad tale of the Napoleonic Wars, cast it with the ultra-contemporary Keith Carradine and Harvey Keitel, and filmed it with a swooping, mobile camera. Son Jake has made a feisty period piece about a pair of thieves (Robert Carlyle, Jonny Lee Miller) in 1748 London and filled it with blatant anachronisms. A decadent aristo (Alan Cumming), asked whether he "still swings both ways," replies, "I swing every way!" A ballroom full of revellers dances the minuet (or is it the gavotte?) while our ears--if not theirs--are filled with a trance ballad. And so forth. Is this sophomoric? Maybe. But it's also often fresh and inventive. Why shouldn't a filmmaker be allowed to speak directly to a contemporary consciousness, even flaunt it, as long as he also delivers startling imagery and convincing period detail? The solid cast includes Michael Gambon as a corrupt magistrate, Ken Stott as a very nasty enforcer named Mr Chance (who favours a thumb through the eye socket and into the brain as a mode of execution) and Terence Rigby as a philosophical jailer. Even Liv Tyler looks more interesting than usual. In the end pretty frivolous, Plunkett and Macleane is nonetheless a lively debut. --Richard T Jameson, Amazon.com
Sean Penn wrote and directed The Crossing Guard, a character-driven drama about a divorced couple (Jack Nicholson and Anjelica Huston) whose relationship never recovered following the death of their daughter at the hands of a drunk driver (David Morse). When the latter's character, a deeply regretful and changed man, gets out of jail, Nicholson, as the vengeful dad, decides to go after him. As a director, Penn is not so good with fluid storytelling and camera clichés, but he is amazing as an actor's director. The onscreen re-teaming of former real-life lovers Nicholson and Huston is more than just a voyeuristic exercise: Penn ingeniously uses the duo's palpable friction to bring a horrifying reality to the pain of a dead relationship. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com
This DVD features live footage of some of the world's greatest guitarists playing live for Expo 92 Opening Sevilla Spain October 18 1991. Features Joe Satriani Bryan May Steve Vai Les Paul Roger Waters Nuno Bettencourt and many more!!! Tracklist: 1. Turn Turn Turn (Roger McGuinn) 2. Eight Miles High (Roger McGuinn) 3. Keep Your Distance (Richard Thompson) 4. Jerusalem On The Juke Box (Richard Thompson) 5. Brazil (Les Paul) 6. How High The Moon (Les Paul) 7. Go Back To Your Woods (Robbie Robertson) 8. What About Now (Robbie Robertson) 9. The Weight (Robbie Robertson) 10. Shake This Town (Robbie Robertson) 11. In The Flesh II (Roger Waters) 12. Another Brick In The Wall II (Roger Waters) 13. Brain Damage/Eclipse (Roger Waters) 14. Comfortably Numb (Roger Waters) 15. Running & Hiding (All Stars) 16. Satch Boogie (Joe Satriani) 17. Surfing With Alien (Joe Satriani) 18. Always With Me Always With You (Joe Satriani) 19. Big Bad Moon (Joe Satriani Brian May) 20. Liberty (Steve Vai Brian May) 21. Greasy Kids Stuff (Steve Vai) 22. For The Love Of God (Steve Vai) 23. More Than Words (Nuno Bettencourt Gary Cherone) 24. Driven By You (Steve Vai Brian May) 25. Guitar Solo (Brian May) 26. Tie Your Mother Down (Brian May) 27. Funk #49 (Joe Walsh) 28. Rocky Mountain Way (Walsh May Vai Satriani) 29. All Right Now (Rodgers May Vai Satriani) 30. Now Im Here (May Cherone) 31. Hey Joe (All Stars)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang from the book by Bond creator Ian Fleming and adapted for the screen by Roald Dahl is the wonderful family film starring Dick Van Dyke as Caractacus Potts an eccentric inventor who designs an extraordinary car that not only drives but flies and floats. Along with his two children Jemima (Heather Ripley) and Jeremy (Adrian Hall) and the beautiful Truly Scrumptious (Sally Ann Howes) Caractacus and Chitty lead everyone into a magical world of pirates castles and endless adventure. With a fantastic cast including Benny Hill Gert Frobe Barbara Windsor Lionel Jeffries and Anna Quayle and timeless tunes such as the Oscar nominated title song ""Truly Scrumptious "" ""Toot Sweets "" Me Ol' Bamboo "" ""Posh"" and ""Chu-Chi Face "" 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' sounds and looks better than ever!
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