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Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun is an inspiring, action-packed epic of a small boy in a great war. That boy is Jim Graham, a young Briton whose unconquerable spirit soars high and free above the harsh confines of a Japanese internment camp during World War II. Through his eyes we see the fascination and horror of war. And we see Jim's hold on childhood weaken as his struggle to survive grows fiercer.Based on J. G. Ballard's memorable best-seller, this first major Hollywood studio production ever to shoot in the People's Republic of China earned 1987 National Board of Review awards for Best Picture and Director, as well as a special citation for Outstanding Juvenile Performance for Christian Bale as Jim.IncludesAll-New Digital Transfer Remastered in 1080p Hi-DefBehind-the-Scenes Documentary The China Odyssey: 'Empire of the Sun,' a Film by Steven Spielberg
In the middle of 1942 Britain's Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his bodyguard Walter set off on their most dangerous journey yet braving the fighters of the Luftwaffe in North Africa to get first to Egypt and then on to the Soviet Union. It was the beginning of a year of perilous travels which was to see them constantly at risk.
In the 1980's The Z channel changed the way films lit up the airwaves unleashing little seen masterpieces and inspiring a generation of cinema's maverick icons. This is the incredible story of what happened next...
A tribute to Miles Davis recorded at the Jazz Open in Stuttgart in 1994. Includes: 'Desiree's Desire' 'The Man With The Horn' 'Ambrosia' and more.
The second series of The Sopranos, David Chase's ultra-cool and ultra-modern take on New Jersey gangster life, matches the brilliance of the first, although it's marginally less violent, with more emphasis given to the stories and obsessions of supporting characters. Sadly, the programme makers were forced to throttle back on the appalling struggle between gang boss Tony Soprano and his Gorgon-like Mother Livia, the very stuff of Greek theatre, following actress Nancy Marchand's unsuccessful battle against cancer. Taking up her slack, however, is Tony's big sister Janice, a New Age victim and arrant schemer and sponger, who takes up with the twitchy, Scarface-wannabe Richie Aprile, brother of former boss Jackie, out of prison and a minor pain in Tony's ass. Other running sub-plots include soldier Chris (Michael Imperioli) hapless efforts to sell his real-life Mafia story to Hollywood, the return and treachery of Big Pussy and Tony's wife Carmela's ruthlessness in placing daughter Meadow in the right college. Even with the action so dispersed, however, James Gandofini is still toweringly dominant as Tony. The genius of his performance, and of the programme makers, is that, despite Tony being a whoring, unscrupulous, sexist boor, a crime boss and a murderer, we somehow end up feeling and rooting for him, because he's also a family man with a bratty brood to feed, who's getting his balls busted on all sides, to say nothing of keeping the Government off his back. He's the kind of crime boss we'd like to feel we would be. Tony's decent Italian-American therapist Dr Melfi's (Loraine Bracco) perverse attraction with her gangster-patient reflects our own and, in her case, causes her to lose her first series cool and turn to drink this time around. Effortlessly multi-dimensional, funny and frightening, devoid of the sentimentality that afflicts even great American TV like The West Wing, The Sopranos is boss of bosses in its televisual era. --David Stubbs
A gritty tale of how the game of life plays out on the courts of Inglewood. When a street ball game turns deadly Reggie (Arlen Escarpeta) is out for blood as he tracks down his best friend's killer and returns to the scene to finish him off. Confused and confronted with mixed stories the other players agree they can't shoot him without a trial. One yes vote one bullet. In this court you only get one shot to live...
Police inspector Lou Corbin (Robert Culp) uncovers one incredible fact after another as he tries to track down an elusive and ruthless killer following the brutal slaying of a young woman. At the heart of his investigation are two high-profile and successful doctors and their love interest Laury Medford (Kim Basinger) The hunt to find who murdered Joy Morgan is on but who is Joy Morgan and does she actually exist? The story has more twists and turns than a velvet rope as each suspect is investigated in turn. Everyone's a suspect but only one suspect is the killer. A true thriller that will keep you guessing to the last.
The O2 arena, London was stage for the gathering of some of the UK's most notable, and charitable music icons.The Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy's Rockwell event brought together the likes of Robert Plant, Tom Jones, Joss Stone, as well as Lulu, Razorlight, Beverley Knight, Escala, Dan Gillespie Sells (from The Feeling), Hot Rats (Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey from Supergrass), David Gray, Ronan Keating and Gabriella Cilmi in one of the most memorable benefit concerts to date. This stunning HD recording of the highlights from this exceptional live collaboration proves why the Rockwell event is synonymous with the positive force music can have on our modern world by demonstrating each artists sincere commitment to a charity close to the heart of every musician. It also documents their powerful performances in front of an enthusiastic sold out audience!The evening with many major stars sharing the spotlight for brilliant, unexpected surprises was culminated in the final song that saw every act hit the stage for a fantastic version of The Beatles' classic Let It Be!Tracklisting:1. Razorlight - Fall To Pieces2. Razorlight - Golden Touch3. Razorlight - In The City4. Robert Plant - Black Dog5. Robert Plant - Fixin To Die6. Robert Plant - Whole Lotta Love7. Joss Stone - Free Me8. Joss Stone - Super Duper9. Tom Jones - Its Not Unusual10. Tom Jones - Sex Bomb11. Tom Jones & Joss Stone - Its Your Thing12. David Gray & Escala - Babylon13. David Gray - Fugitive14. All Stars - Let It Be
The Waffen SS began as Hitler's elite bodyguard and grew into on of the most formidable fighting forces of Nazi Germany. Although part of the infamous SS - and indelibly linked with the excesses of the feared Gestapo the concentration camps and the extermination squads the men of the SS saw themselves as combat soldiers respected for their courage feared for their ruthlessness and fanaticism. For these were political soldiers; mature men recruited for their physical perfectio
This story centers on a nightclub called Domain where Sam played by Sascha Knopf and Alex played by newcomer Michael Wehrhahn fall in love. When Sam's mother Langstrom played by Paula Roth forbids her to see Alex and a tidal wave of betrayal and revenge ensues. As a result Victor Marco Antonio Miranda is sent to protect Alex. While attempting to help Sam and Alex escape Langstrom's hit men Victor enlists the help of street informant Big Jay (Fat Joe) and his crew Pete (Cuban Link) and Micki (Angie Martinez).
When his partner is killed by a gang member officer Thomas Carruth embarks on a bloody vigilante spree in a crusade to clean up the streets...
Clad in a cape and armed with a sword the Flashing Blade - a fearless warrior who fights for the French - treads a skilful path between intrigues conspiracies and ruses while trying to win the glory to which he so ardently aspires. Episode 5: Isabelle suspects that the merchant who rescued her is not all that he seems to be. Episode 6: Francois on his quest for the agent who will help him to get his message through to the French falls in with a group of strolling players
Veteran hit man John J. (Duvall) has just received the toughest assignment of his career: Travel to Buenos Aires take down a corrupt general and be back in America in less than three days. But when the hit is unexpectedly delayed John finds himself prowling the city's intoxicating tango clubs - only to be seduced by a sultry dancer (Pedraza) tempted by the tango...and betrayed by a lethal conspiracy.
John McNamara (Michael Rooker) is a reporter working for the notorious tabloid The Metro Examiner. His arrogant and reckless reporting has recently landed him in deep trouble with his editor and his job is on the line. After a fellow reporter goes missing John stumbles into a web of deceit corruption and murder. With the help of rival reporter Linda Callaway (Kelly Miller) they begin to dig the dirt on senior politicians who are involved in serious corruption with organised crime. Can they get the story into tomorrow's headlines or will they live to see tomorrow themselves?
A vengeful FBI agent wages a one-man war against The White Hand a powerful drug cartel that has kidnapped his family in this exciting action thriller.
An unusual adult Western for its time Vengeance Valley (1951) gave Burt Lancaster his first Western role. His athletic prowess made him perfect for the genre and he'd go on to make Gunfight At O.K. Corral Apache and The Unforgiven among others. Vengeance Valley emphasises character development and the solid cast meets the challenge. Robert Walker plays Burt's foster brother. Joanne Dru John Ireland Ted de Corsia Hugh O'Brien and Glenn Strange lend support. One of the real s
A police officer is found in a burnt out car and his colleagues are hot on the trail of James Dillon a convicted murderer. When Dillon's ex-wife is killed casino owner Tony Sullivan is suspected of the original murder. Then an unconnected death leads Fraser and Ross to the real murderer...
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