What began as an auto parts owner's business venture to make some easy money accidentally became a magical place where romance, fun and a sense of community flourished. This film chronicles the drive-in's birth and development, its phenomenal popularity with audiences of all ages, its tragic decline, and its inevitable comeback as a classic form of Americana. Described by Variety as 'slick and entertaining,' Drive-In Movie Memories includes photos and footage from the mid-1930s until ...
Preston Sturges lends his considerable script-writing talent to this Jerry Lewis comedy-vehicle where our Jerry is hired as a babysitter to look after a Hollywood starlets triplets!
Five great comedy films in one amazing value box set! I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore The heartwarming story of an unlikely romance between a quiet shy and somewhat overweight shoe salesman and the outgoing beautiful psychology student whose initial interest in him is purely academic. Or is it? When The Party's Over It's a non-stop party for a group of beautiful teens living it up in a posh area of Los Angeles. And one very sexy lady M.J. has found a congenial way to capitalize on her friendships and advance her position. But when the music stops and the mad whirl starts to slow down M.J. must suddenly face up to a void in her life. Picking Up The Pieces Tex (Woody Allen) a kosher butcher from New York under the witness protection program in Arizona has a problem. He has just killed his wife Candy (Sharon Stone) in a jealous rage after discovering she's having an affair with the local sheriff (Keifer Sutherland). He's cut her body into pieces and has taken them to the Mexican border but he's lost one of her hands! A blind old village woman stumbles upon the hand hits her head and miraculously regains her eyesight. Soon thousands are flocking to the local church to see the hand of the 'Madonna' and miracles are granted to all who ask. But the village priest (David Schwimmer) who is in love with the town hooker (Maria Grazia Cucinotta) senses that the hand's origin is not quite 'virginal'. Tex the Sherrif and the Priest all want something done with the hand and the unpredictable outcome proves to be both magical and hilarious! Combat Academy A wise-cracking hipster and a nerd are sent to a military academy to be straightened out. But the two manage to turn the academy inside out with their comic capers and war games! Better Living Nora (Olympia Dukakis) and her three grown daughters living in the suburbs of New York City are stunned when Tom (Roy Scheider) Nora's husband and the father of the girls comes back after 15 years and reunites their family. But he has changed. He insists that the family build a shelter underneath their house in which to live. 'Better Living' is an intrigueing psychological family portrait that is at once funny and frightening.
Bennett Wallace is a charismatic teenager on the brink of adulthood. As he navigates the ups and downs of transition and grapples with a history of substance abuse, Bennett embarks on a journey to find his voiceas a musician, a friend, a son, and a man. Filmed over four years, Real Boy follows the evolution of Bennett's relationship with his mother Suzy, who has deep misgivings about his transition. As Suzy struggles to come to terms with his decision, Bennett is taken under the wing of his idol Joe Stevens, a celebrated transgender musician fighting his own demons. Through observational storytelling that is alternately poignant and humorous, Real Boy explores the complexity of addiction, the healing power of music, and the importance of family, both given and chosen.
The mansion... the madness... the maniac... no escape. Starring Warhol Factory favourite Mary Woronov as well as cameos by other Superstars SILENT NIGHT BLOODY NIGHT is a bizarre tale of an escaped lunatic who terrorizes a small New England town and has strange dealings with the inhabitants of an old mansion which is up for sale.
Beat Beat Beat was a German music programme that ran during the sixties. Not to be confused with the other well known German pop programme Beat Club Beat Beat Beat was broadcast out of Frankfurt commencing in 1966. The programme ran to 26 episodes between its launch in 1966 and the final programme in January 1969 all of which are still in the German television archives. The shows were eclectic affairs and included performances by artists as diverse as Eric Burdon and the New Animals The Move Sam and Dave Cat Stevens and Barry Ryan to name just a few. This first compilation is an eclectic one featuring Casey Jones and The Governors Cat Stevens Easybeats Hermans Hermits Chris Farlowe Barry Ryan Brian Auger and the Trinity Ft. Julie Driscoll. Hits include two number one hit singles Chris Farlowe with Out Of Time and Eloise from Barry Ryan. Tracklist: 1. Barry Ryan - Eloise 2. Bryan Auger and the Trinity & Julie Driscoll - Save Me 3. Bryan Auger and The Trinity & Julie Driscoll - Road to Cairo 4. Casey Jones & The Governors - Don't Ha Ha 5. Casey Jones & The Governors - Come On and Dance 6. Cat Stevens - Granny 7. Cat Stevens - Mathew and Son 8. Chris Farlowe - Out of Time 9. Chris Farlowe - Ride on Baby 10. Herman's Hermits - No Milk Today 11. Herman's Hermits - Speed On 12. The Easybeats - Loving Machine 13. The Easybeats - Friday On My Mind
The sixth volume of Earth saving adventures with the Terrahawks crew. Including episodes: My Kingdom For A Zeaf: Tiger and the Terrahawks team face a deadlynew enemy from Zelda's cryogenic storage chamber - Lord Tempo with the incredible ability to travel in both outer space and time. Surely no power in the universe let alone the Earth's defenses can withstand such a threat. Zero's Finest Hour: Yungstar travels to Earth with a battalion of cubes to follow the Overla
It's the year 2020 NASA's headquaters on Mars has been destroyed by Androids from the planet Guk in the galaxy of Alpha Centauri. The androids and their wrinkled hag leader Zelda have designs on the Earth hoping to wipe out the humans and rule in our place. Three years earlier the UN High Command ordered that Dr. Tiger Ninestein create an elite international foce to be known as the 'Terrahawks'. Now the team from their secret base in South America must defend the world against evil Zelda. Episodes include: Unseen Menace: How can you fight what you can't see? This is the puzzle facing the Terrahawks when MOID the master of Infinate Disguise takes on his most amazing form yet - The Invisible Man! Set loose in Hawknest he threatens havoc among Earth's defenses but Moid has a character trait even Zelda doesn't know about. A Christmas Miracle: It's Christmas Eve at the White House and not a soul stirs not even a mouse. That doesn't last for long though as Zelda decides that this is just the opportunity to launch a massive attack when the Terrahawks are least expecting it. Tiger though has plans of his own and the result could be an all-out war on Christmas Day. Midnight Blue: Zelda's Zeafs attack Earth once more and mysteriously manage to get through Spacehawk's laser barrage. Stranger still the invading ship manages to evade Hawkwing leading the Terrahawks high-speed fighter plane in a chase which leads it beyond Earth's atmosphere and into grave danger for its crew. Play It Again Sram: Kate Kestrel achieves her greatest musical triumph yet when she wins the World Song Contest. Zelda though claims to have an even better song and challenges Kate to the first ever Interstellar Song Contest. Not Surprisingly Zelda has more than music on her mind and Sram Lord of Felony is on hand to make the proceedings go with a bang.
Shocking and highly controversial at the time of release, The Snake Pit broke new ground in Hollywood cinema for its depiction of mental illness and its treatment. Olivia de Havilland (Gone with the Wind, The Heiress), delivers an astounding performance as a young bride who suffers a breakdown and finds herself committed to an asylum. Director Anatole Litvak (Sorry, Wrong Number, Anastasia) had to fight to persuade producer Darryl Zanuck to back the film, but the result remains one of the most potent and powerful films to tackle the subject and was an influence on later works such as Sam Fuller's Shock Corridor (1963), Robert Rossen's Lilith (1964) and Miloš Forman's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975). Product Features 4K restoration Original mono audio Audio commentary with author and film historian Aubrey Solomon The Battles of Olivia de Havilland (2019, 10 mins): critic and film historian Pamela Hutchinson discusses the revered actor's illustrious career Under Analysis (2019, 31 mins): an in-depth appreciation by author and film historian Neil Sinyard Original theatrical trailer Image gallery: on-set and promotional photography New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Going behind the controversy: The fascinating true story of a legend. Cat Stevens is a folk legend but his religious and political views have left many puzzled. After leaving the music scene in 1977 he has recently returned to spread his message of peace. Learn about his conversion to Islam and the furor that his political views has caused. A folk music superstar his songs Wild World Peace Train and Morning Has Broken are modern classics. In 1980 it was widely reported that he supported the Ayatollah's call for the death of Salman Rusdie (The Satanic Verses). In the eyes of many fans this appeared to be stark contrast to his musical message of peace and love. His conversion to Islam and hiatus from the music industry in 1977 left many confused. Take a look inside the life of this often misunderstood artist. As he attempts to make others understand his faith he has met with more controversy and further criticism. Can the artist once known as Cat Stevens spread his joyful message again?
The Shock Horror collection features 10 DVD Horror film classics from the golden age of blood thirst and gore cinema. Includes: 1. Bird of Prey (1987) 2. Mausoleum (1983) 3. Don't Panic (1987) 4. Massacre at Central High (1980) 5. Troll 2 (1989) 6. Offerings (1989) 7. Eric's Revenge (1989) 8. Dark Power (1985) 9. Dr. Tarr's Torture Dungeon (1985) 10. Popcorn (1991)
An up and coming rapper thinks he's hit the big time by signing a recording contract but soon finds out that the label is really only a front for dealing drugs. When he tries to get out of the deal the local drug lord puts out a hit sparking a massive investigation which causes the drug lord to wage the war of his life to escape the justice due him...
Jake (Jack Prinya) is a professional hitman. Bored with life he spends the spare time that he has between hits hanging out with various girls and loser friends. His life is turned upside down when he finds out too late that his current assignment is his own father. A gritty nihilistic look at modern-day amoral materialistic city living.
The fourth volume of Earth saving adventures with the Terrahawks crew. Episodes include: To Catch A Tiger: When Zelda kidnaps two space-freighter pilots who journey to Mars in search of riches there is only one thing she wants for their return - her greatest enemy Toger Ninestein. The Midas Touch:Eighty five per cent of Earth's gold reserves are held in orbit on the Fort Knox weather satellite. Using the Krell a martyian sand creature Zelda plans to destroy the satellite and cripple the planet's economy. Operation SAS: Yungstar takes charge of his own operation kidnapping Kate Kestrel with the help of the monster Zelda and her family find the most horrific in all the universe. Yuri the space bear! Ten Top Pop: Yungstar has invented a commincations device known as the ferret which he wastes his time with listening to pop records broadcast on Earth. Zelda can always turn a situation to her advantage and she uses the machine to take control of Stew Dapples Kate Kestrel's arranger and instrumentalist.
Growing up in an orphanage Harry Moir and Rossi were like brothers. Now grown men they are literally thick as thieves and an opportunity has arisen which could not only make them rich but also avenge the death of one of their fathers...
From the creator of Thunderbirds Captain Scarlet and The Mysterons comes Terrahawks the eighties puppet science fiction series which relaunched Gerry Anderson's career for a new decade and a new legion of fans. Episodes include: Space Cyclops - After a meterorite collides with the moon a one eyed creature is released which feeds on the wreckage of a lunar module. Timewarp - Lord Tempo the master of time is back! Zelda sends her powerful ally to introduce a timewarp into Hawknest.. Space Giant - When space miners capture a Sporilla they see a money making opportunity and try to smuggle it to Earth. Coldfinger - Zelda forms an alliance with Coldfinger a powerful being with a ship made entirely of ice who can freeze anything. Operation Zero - Sgt. Major Zero is ill and needs urgent surgery but the timing couldn't be worse..
A deadly new attraction. The brand new 'Sea World' complex in Florida offers visitors the chance to view the undersea kingdom from the safety of glass tunnels on the sea-bed. All seems well until a thirty-five foot Great White shark appears on the scene...
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