The most successful matchmaker in Ireland is about to hit a brick wall... An acerbic Boston spin doctor arrives in the rural hamlet of Ballinagra Ireland in search of local colour to use as fodder in her employer's flagging Senatorial campaign. But what she finds is a rustic nightmare as her arrival coincides with the town's hectic matchmaking festival. What's more the local matchmaker has a bet riding on his ability to pair her off with her annoying hotel neighbour an equ
Alice Faye and Jack Haley join Shirley Temple in this heartwarming music-packed story that gives America's pint-size box office sensation plenty of room to sing, dance and shine. Thinking his young daughter Barbara (Temple) is on her way to boarding school, a wealthy soap manufacturer (Michael Whalen) has no idea she's hooked up with a radio vaudeville team (Faye, Haley) and joined their act. When their first audition lands them a role on a show owned by another soap company, they become huge radio stars. That's when Barbara's father tunes in and discovers his daughter is actually working for his chief rival.
The Man In The Moon
On the verge of the breakthrough of his career an ambitious young journalist learns that his mother is dying. The discovery forces him to re-evaluate his life and responsibilities; particularly when he inherits he care of his younger sister Roberta who has Down's Syndrome and has always lived at home. At first he protests but gradually these mismatched siblings achieve a hard-won kind of rapprochement one which transforms all of their lives in unexpected ways...
Dek (Rhys Ifans) is a gentle giant with two passions in his life: his souped up Ford Sierra 'Baby' and his girlfriend Shirley (Shirley Henderson). But while supporting her friend Carol (Kathy Burke) on a TV chat show Shirley is stunned when Dek walks on to propose live on air! As Dek is left to contemplate his future with Shirley in Nottingham Shirley's rogue ex-boyfriend has been watching in Glasgow and decides it's time to reclaim his woman. Heading south (swiftly followed by the gang he's just conned) Jimmy (Robert Carlyle) gets ready for an emotional and physical showdown with Dek and Shirley... little knowing that his daughter Marlene is also up for a fight!
Nominated for astounding 11 Academy Awards and honoured with the Best Picture Oscar for 1983, Terms of Endearment dazzled critics and enchanted audiences with its compelling story of the often-combative bit always-loving relationship between feisty, domineering Aurora Greenway (Shirlry MacLaine) and her headstrong daughter, Emma (Debra Winger). Jack Nicholson triggers endless laughs as Aurora's next-door neighbour, a boozy, womanising ex-astronaut, and rounding out a top-notch cast are Danny ...
Meyerbeer - L'Africaine (Arena Orch/Chorus/Ballet SFO)
An Officer And A Gentleman: Zack Mayo (Gere) is a young loner with a bad attitude. Tempted by the glamour and admiration of the life of a Navy pilot he decides to sign up for Officer Candidate School. After thirteen tortuous weeks under Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley (Gossett Jnr.) he slowly begins to learn the importance of discipline love and friendship. Foley warns Zack about the local girls who will do anything to catch themselves a pilot for a husband but despite this Za
Ming The Merciless Emperor of Mongo has unleashed his latest terrible weapon for the destruction of Earth a 'purple dust' that is killing the population. Flash Gordon Dale Arden and Dr Zarkov take off for the planet of Mongo to confront Ming and destroy his deadly factory. Before Flash Gordon can 'conquer the universe' he must confront Ming the Rock Men and Annihilations and protect the mining for Polarite the only known antidote to the purple dust.
Celebrating Hollywood's most famous child actor. Shirley Temple is the most popular and famous child star of all time. After making her first foray into Hollywood at the age of three she soon progressed to superstardom. Shirley could do it all: act sing and dance - and all this by the time she was five! Fans loved her and so did the studios as she clocked up appearance after appearance throughout the 1930s in Depression-hit America. In this unforgettable collection of films Shirley's talent is showcased at its very best. Little Princess (1939)When Captain Crewe (Ian Hunter) is called to fight in the Boer War he has to leave his daughter Sara (Shirley Temple) along with her pony at Miss Minchin's School for Girls. To The Last Man (1933)Lynn Hayden (Randolph Scott) moves his family from Kentucky to Nevada to escape a bloody feud but ends up involved in a conflict between members of the same warring families. Shirley Temple Shorts Collection (1932-1934) Merrily Yours (1932) The Pie Covered Wagon (1932) Glad Rags To Riches (1932) Polly Tix In Washington (1932) War Babies (1932) Kid In Hollywood (1932) Kid In Africa (1932) Dora's Dunking Donuts (1933) Managed Money (1934) Pardon My Pups (1934)
A young attorney cracks under the strain of her current case and re-discovers the trauma of incest.
The complete tenth series of ITV's London's Burning which followed the lives and tribulations of Blackwall Fire Station's Blue Watch.
Compelling drama at it's very best. Set in Edinburgh The Advocates contrasts the high powered and respectable world of the lawyers and advocates of the Scottish legal profession with the sleazy and deadly existence of the city's pimps prostitutes and drug addicts. In Series 1 Doctor Joe Sangster suspects foul play when a young prostitute is murdered by a drug overdose. In the growing climate of fear over drugs and AIDS in the city he turns to Greg McDowell a young lawyer-cum-investigator for help. Greg sees this as the perfect opportunity and decides to immerse himself in the gritty Edinburgh underworld in search of justice. Series 2 follows James McCandlish an eminent advocate who is arrested and charged with murdering his wife. Greg McDowell from the struggling law firm run by Katherine Dunbar represents him with the high profile case likely to raise the firm's image. McDowell is upset when Katherine is encouraged to supervise the McCandlish case and things take a turn for the worse when the company is sued for negligence over a different issue.
SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED Finding a girl when you re a nerdy science geek can be hard. But what happens if that special someone dies in a bizarre gardening accident and it s all your fault? Meet Jeffrey Franken. He s just killed the love of his life and now he s going to rebuild her... From the body parts of the dead streetwalkers who exploded when he introduced them to a lethal new drug Supercrack! Little does he know that a good recipe requires the correct ingredients. Jeffrey isn t putting his life back together; he s building... a FRANKENHOOKER! From the twisted imagination of Frank Henenlotter (Basketcase) and starring James Lorinz (Street Trash), comes a movie that pays a loving tribute to the worst excesses of the American Grindhouse. SPECIAL FEATURES: High definition digital transfer of the film Original mono Audio Introduction to the film by actor James Lorinz and director Frank Henenlotter Your Date s on a Plate: The Making of Frankenhooker: 'making of' documentary featuring director Frank Henenlotter, star James Lorinz and special effects artist Gabe Bartalos Original theatrical trailer Reversible sleeve with original and newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphries
Filth - Steelbook Edition Blu-ray
The aristocratic sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey investigates the death of a young copywriter at a top advertising agency. Can Lord Peter solve the crime before more deaths occur?
A murder writer gains a valuable insight into his craft by practising for real!
Shirley Temple: Early Years - Vol. 1
Saint-Saens' Samson et Dalila is here realised in a lavish 1981 San Francisco Opera production with Placido Domingo in his prime. Significantly expanded from the famous Bible story of the Jews under the Philistine yoke, and recast in late-19th century romantic terms, the opera was close to the composer's heart: Saint-Saens began work in 1859 but did not complete his score until 17 years later. While elements of the originally planned more formal oratorio remain, Samson et Dalila nevertheless develops considerable dramatic and orchestral power, with Domingo giving a performance worthy of a great tragic hero. Likewise, mezzo-soprano Shirley Verrett brings complex characterisation to the temptress Dalila, offering a performance of such seductive intelligence that her scenes with Domingo spark with electrifying force. Equally fine support comes from Wolfgang Brendel as Samson's nemesis, the High Priest of the pagan god Dagon. Director Nicolas Joel knows when to emphasise the spectacle of the stage production or focus on more intimate personal drama, though it is the latter which is best served in a small screen version somewhat diminished by early 1980s TV technical standards. That aside, this is music drama with the grip of a psychological thriller and is unlikely to disappoint those looking for a feast of fine singing. On the DVD: Samson et Dalila on disc has good if occasionally a little harsh PCM stereo. The 4:3 picture is somewhat soft and prone to blurring, evidencing all the problems of live concert material shot on video. There are optional multi-language subtitles, trailers for two further ArtHaus releases and a booklet with chapter details, cast list, notes on the composer, opera, production and performers, and a detailed synopsis.--Gary S Dalkin
This box set features the following films: You Can't Take It With You (Dir. Frank Capra) (1938): James Stewart Jean Arthur Lionel Barrymore and Edward Arnold star in this screwball comedy. Arthur stars as Alice Sycamore the stable family member of an offbeat clan of free spirits who falls for Stewart the down-to-earth son of a snooty wealthy family. Amidst a backdrop of confusion the two very different families rediscover the simple joys of life... Mr Smith Goes To Washington (Dir. Frank Capra) (1939): James Stewart Jean Arthur and Claude Rains star in this award-winning 1939 classic about an idealistic small-town politician who heads to Washington and suddenly finds himself single-handedly battling ruthless politicians out to destroy him. Man From Laramie (Dir. Anthony Mann) (1955): Will Lockhart comes to a small town to find the man who sold rifles to the Apaches and caused the death of his brother a cavalry officer. Beaten and nearly killed by cohorts of the arms dealer he also becomes embroiled with a ranch baron and his overwrought son. Father and son are plotted against by their treacherous foreman who wants the ranch for himself. Anatomy Of A Murder (Dir. Otto Preminger) (1959): A riveting courtroom drama of rape and premeditated murder is brought to life with an all-star cast in the suspenseful and highly-acclaimed Anatomy Of A Murder. Nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture (1959) the film pits a humble small-town lawyer (James Stewart) against a hard-headed big-city prosecutor (George C. Scott). Emotions flare as a jealous army lieutenant (Ben Gazzara) pleads innocent to murdering the rapist of his seductive beautiful wife (Lee Remick). Produced and directed by the renowned Otto Preminger the film features a brilliant score by Duke Ellington. Packed with drama passion and intrigue Anatomy Of A Murder is a cinematic masterpiece that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Two Rode Together (Dir. John Ford) (1961): A group of children are held captive by the Indians. A Lieutenant enlists the help of a Texas Marshall in a rescue attempt. Based on the novel by Will Cook. Bell Book And Candle (Dir. Richard Quine) (1958): James Stewart is publisher Shep Henderson sucked into the underworld of Greenwich Village by the beautiful Gillian Holroyd (Kim Novak). Their liaison kicks off when Gillian employs her skills to indulge in a bit of fun. By the time Shep gets wise and rejects the artificial premise for a relationship she has sacrificed her powers to emotional awakening and all is set for a happy ending.
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