When Karen Billingsly's (Faye Dunaway) college-aged son Chad participates in a fraternity gang rape of a high school girl his attorney father Roger (Stephen Collins) advises Chad and his frat brothers to say nothing. But when Karen finds out she is devastated. The cover-up of the crime takes a toll on both her marriage and family as Roger plays on her motherly instincts and insists that she conceal the truth to protect their son and his future. Torn between doing what's right and safeguarding everything she holds dear Karen pleads with Chad to have the courage to face the truth accept the consequences and not be swayed by the lack of ethics in others.
Part of a new collection of DVDs charting the outstanding range of Frank Sinatra's live performances. A man who put a unique stamp on the music of the 20th Century. Featuring many classic songs. Tracklist: Instrumental Medley of It Was A Very Good Year All The Way & My Kind Of Town The Lady Is A Tramp I Get A Kick Out Of You Let Me Try Again Autumn In New York I've Got You Under My Skin (Bad Bad) Leroy Brown Angel Eyes You Are The Sunshine Of My Life The House I L
Eric Mason's only ambition is to become an astronaut. When he meets a young waitress he discovers to his delight that her father was the thirteenth man on the moon...
This controversial and daring film from director Lynne Stopkewich focuses on the simple yet complex life of a woman who yearns for more than her humdrum existence offers. Leila (Molly Parker) is bored. Married and working shifts as a clerk in a dilapidated motel she is secure but unfulfilled. Craving change and excitement she agrees to meet with a lonely male guest in the privacy of his room. In spite of the reputation she gets amongst the staff Leila begins a torrid affair wi
Papillon (Dir. Franklin J. Schaffner 1973): They called him Papillon meaning butterfly. If only he had wings to go with the name. Unable to fly Henri Charriere virtually willed himself free. He persisted until he did the impossible: escape Devil's Island. Based on Charriere's bestseller and shot in Spain and Jamaica Franklin J. Schaffner's film of Papillon united two stars at key career junctions. After a decade of fine work in The Great Escape The Sand Pebbles and Bullitt Steve McQueen found in Charriere another ideal tough-guy role. Coming off The Graduate Midnight Cowboy and Little Big Man Dustin Hoffman again distinguished himself as Dega Charriere's scruffy friend. Midnight Express (Dir. Alan Parker 1973): Brad Davis and John Hurt star in this riveting true story of a young American's nightmarish experiences in a Turkish prison and his unforgettable journey to freedom. Busted for attempting to smuggle hashish out of Istanbul American College student Billy Hayes (Davis) is thrown into the city's most brutal jail. After suffering through four years of sadistic torture and inhuman conditions Billy is about to be released when his parole is denied. Only his inner courage and the support of a fellow inmate (Hurt) give him the strength to catch the Midnight Express (prison code for escape). Missing (Dir. Costa Gavras 1982): Director Constantin Costa-Gavras made his English-language film debut with this political thriller based on a true story. Although the nation depicted is never named directly the action clearly takes place in Chile after the military coup. Missing centers around the disappearance of Charles Horman (John Shea) an American expatriate who lives with his wife Beth (Sissy Spacek) in South America. One night armed soldiers enter their home and drag him away. In desperation Beth decides to contact Charles's father Ed (Jack Lemon) and ask for help. In contrast to his left-wing daughter-in-law Ed is staunchly patriotic. But as he gets the runaround from both American and Chilean officials Ed receives a cold hard lesson in political reality... and learns some ugly truths about US involvement in Latin America.
Deception never looked so sweet... There is perhaps no more beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale than the legend of a beautiful young girl fleeing her home because of a jealous stepmother. Now more breath-taking than any previous interpretation 'Snow White' is a fantasy of truly epic scope. Wonderfully acted and cleverly scripted this modern retelling introduces such classic elements as Snow White's miraculous birth and the mysterious reason why her father remarries after his wife'
A flat tire in the middle of nowhere forces the Rockwell family to seek help at a nearby ramshackle diner. The diner is run by Granny who is actually the insane matriarch of a group of mutants led by the imposing and metal-faced Surgeon General as well as the demented Plates (Warwick Davis - Leprechaun Willow Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone]. The entire Rockwell family is murdered with the exception of the teenaged Tina who is chosen by Brain to be his future wife. When a gang of aging but still murderous motorcyclists enters the picture Tina has to choose sides to save her life - and clearly this is a tough choice to make.
In The Name Of The King is a thrilling action adventure adapted from the cult computer game Dungeon Seige. Starring action superstar Jason Statham and directed by the iconic Uwe Boll In The Name Of The King is a breathtaking action adventure full of treachery magic and incredible battle scenes set against some of the most awe-inspiring vistas ever captured on film. A simple farmer (Jason Statham) is forced to take up arms after evil tyrant Gallian (Ray Liotta) unleashes a bloodthirsty army that ravages his village and ensnares his family. As the marauding forces begin to overrun the country in an effort to crush top the noble King Konreid (Burt Reynolds) the once peace-loving Farmer is forced to rise and fight for all he loves and lives for. With a band of skilled and trusted warriors he embarks on a journey into uncharted territory on a perilous rescue mission to destroy Gallian's brutal reign of terror once and for all. Featuring an all star cast including Ron Perlman (Hellboy) John Rhys-Davies (Lord Of The Rings) and Leelee Sobieski (Eyes Wide Shut) and containing colossal action sequences created by the world-renowned choreographer of Hero and House Of The Flying Daggers In The Name Of The King delivers the most thrilling spectacle you could possibly imagine.
When the leader of a group of 'New Lads' starts to drift away into less juvenile pursuits like a career and marraige his best man decides to make a video of his friends to bring him back from the brink...
Three university guys plan on not joining the dole queue. In their last Spring holiday they kidnap a wealthy developer's daughter and demand a ransom of a million dollars. But they haven't realised yet just what a handful their victim is going to be.
Experience the finest broadcast performances from the very highest echelon of the jazz world. Evolution celebrates the best artists at the very peak of their respective careers! These classic full length performances are from Saturday Night Live The Grammy Awards and The Bonzo Dog Bands 40th Anniversary Celebration. Tracklist: 1. Duke Ellington - Medley 2. Louis Armstrong - Mame 3. Ray Charles - What'd I Say 4. BB King - Ain't Nobody Home 5. Miles Davis - Jean Pierre 6. Bonzo Dog Band - My Brother Makes The Noises For The Talkies 7. Preservation Hall Jazz Band - Panama 8. Leon Redbone - Champagne Charlie/ Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone 9. Oscar Peterson - Special Performance 10. Wes Montgomery - Goin' Out Of My Head 11. Keith Jarrett - Country/ My Song 12. Sun Ra - Space Is The Place / Space Loneliness
Go behind the scenes with the band. Includes interviews.
Experience the wonder of this timeless tale as you reunite with your favourite characters and meet new friends. Disney's beloved movie classic continues in this digitally restored special edition of The Jungle Book 2 and wilder than ever in breathtaking high definition! Now that Mowgli's living in the 'man-village ' he cherishes his new best friend and little brother but he still has that jungle rhythm in his heart. He misses hanging out with happy-go-lucky Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. Yearning for freedom Mowgli runs off into the jungle - and encounters his enemy Shere Khan! This time he'll need both his new human family and his old jungle friends to help save the day. Packed with humour suspense and fun this thrilling musical adventure will be one of the 'Bare Necessities' of your Disney movie collection! Special Features: Backstage Disney: Synopsis of the Original Movie - The Jungle Book The Legacy of the Jungle Book Deleted Scenes with Introductions by Sharon Morrill and Matt Walker (Non Selectable): 'I Got You Beat' 'Braver' Music and More: Disney Sing-Along with the Movie I Wanna Be Like You 'W-I-L-D'Music Video 'Jungle Rhythm' Music Video
Miles Davis: Around Midnight
Jamie Foxx stars in this biopic of legendary soul and R&B singer Ray Charles. Riding high on a wave of Oscar buzz, Foxx proved himself worthy of all the hype by portraying blind R&B legend Ray Charles in a warts-and-all performance that Charles approved shortly before his death in June 2004. Despite a few dramatic embellishments of actual incidents (such as the suggestion that the accidental drowning of Charles's younger brother caused all the inner demons that Charles would battle into ad...
This epic, action-packed Western tells the incredible true story of Bass Reeves (David Gyasi), the first black U.S. Marshal in the Wild West. Having escaped from slavery after the Civil War, Reeves arrives in Arkansas seeking a job with the law. To prove himself, he must hunt down a deadly outlaw (Frank Grillo) with the help of a grizzled journeyman (Ron Perlman). As he chases the criminal deeper into the Cherokee Nation, Reeves must dodge bullets and severe discrimination in hopes of earning his star and ends up cementing his place as a cowboy legend. Extras Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Wes Miller And Camera Operator Ron Bourdeau
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