The 1980s was the make-and-break decade for Sylvester Stallone's career, and Lock Up typifies the direction he took in his post-Rocky and Rambo days. It's a concept movie in the same mould as Rambo III just before it, and Tango & Cash just after. The hero (Frank Leone) is put in jeopardy (Gateway Prison), establishes a nemesis to defeat (in the shape of Donald Sutherland as Warden Drumgoole), makes a few friendships that can be sacrificed along the way (Tom Sizemore as Dallas) and does what he does in the name of love (Darlanne Flugel as Melissa). The revenge-twisted warden puts him through hell over a shared back-story. The torture ranges from being made to hold his breath in a delousing chamber to sanity-stretching periods in "The Hole". It's all about how far a man can be pushed. But being a Stallone vehicle, it's not all depressing. Composer Bill Conti reunites with the star to put the same sort of heroic fuel behind a prison-yard football game as he did for Rocky. A couple of feel-good songs pep up the love story and a montage of camaraderie in rebuilding a broken-down car. There's a healthy sense of realism achieved by having Sly doing all his own stunts and the use of a real-life prison. If the elements lead to a by-the-numbers conclusion (it's no Shawshank Redemption), remember this was some years before the actor wanted to get serious. On the DVD: A surprising amount of footage has been assembled in the two behind-the-scenes featurettes: we see Stallone directing his own fight scenes, and how use of New Jersey's Rahway Prison came with 2,500 real inmates to keep under control. Sound bite interviews reveal Stallone's worldly philosophies, then a trailer and gallery of 17 photos round out a decent overall package. --Paul Tonks
From the imagination of Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape of Water) comes Crimson Peak, a lavish, stunningly realised journey into the dark heart of Gothic romance... Beginning in Buffalo, New York, during the 1880s, Crimson Peak stars Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland, Stoker) as Edith Cushing, an aspiring writer who is haunted by the death of her mother. Edith's falls in love with seductive stranger Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston, Avengers Assemble), who whisks her off to Allerdale Hall, his baronial, yet dilapidated English mansion built upon a mountain of blood-red clay. Here Edith meets Lucille (Jessica Chastain, Zero Dark Thirty), Thomas's sister who at times seems hostile and jealous. As Edith struggles to feel at home in the imposing residence, she gradually uncovers a horrendous family secret and encounters supernatural forces that will help her discover the terrible truth behind Crimson Peak. Boasting incredibly intricate and ornate production design and a rich visual style, del Toro's film is a grandiose, boldly baroque triumph of Gothic decadence, which expertly combines and contrasts the sublimely beautiful with the shockingly grotesque. Crimson Peak is presented here in sumptuous special packaging, with a wealth of extra features, affording unprecedented insight in to the making of this modern Gothic classic. Limited Edition Contents: High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original 5.1 and 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and optional English 2.0 DTS Headphone:X Audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Optional Descriptive Video Service® (DVS®) for the visually impaired Audio commentary by co-writer and director Guillermo Del Toro The House is Alive: Constructing Crimson Peak, a newly edited, feature-length documentary with cast and crew interviews and extensive behind the scenes footage Previously unseen Spanish language interview with Guillermo Del Toro The Gothic Corridor, The Scullery, The Red Clay Mines, The Limbo Fog Set; four featurettes exploring different aspects of Allerdale Hall A Primer on Gothic Romance, the director and stars talk about the key traits of Gothic romance. The Light and Dark of Crimson Peak, the cast and crew talk about the film's use of colour Hand Tailored Gothic, a featurette on the film's striking costumes A Living Thing, a look at the design, modelling and construction of the Allerdale Hall sets. Beware of Crimson Peak, a walking tour around Allerdale Hall with Tom Hiddleston Crimson Phantoms, a featurette on the film's amazing ghosts Kim Newman on Crimson Peak and the Tradition of Gothic Romance, a newly filmed interview with author and critic Violence and Beauty in Guillermo Del Toro's Gothic Fairy Tale Films, a new video essay by the writer Kat Ellinger Deleted scenes Original trailers and TV spots Double-sided, fold-out poster Six double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproductions Limited edition 80-page, hard-bound book featuring new writing by David Jenkins and Simon Abrams, an archival interview with Guillermo del Toro, and original conceptual design illustrations by artists Guy Davis and Oscar Chichoni
A country at war. A city in crisis. Heroes on the battlefield, the Musketeers return from the Spanish front to a Paris seething with resentment, a city on the brink of starvation. The corrupt Governor Feron has been running the capital for his own ends, aided by the brutal Red Guard. But behind Feron hides an even greater menace. Lucien Grimaud is a vicious gangster with a powerful hold over the governor. While Feron might be reasoned with, Grimaud deals only in chaos and rage. Ordered to the heart of this simmering crisis, the Musketeers must face their most treacherous test yet. It's a task that will challenge their allegiances to the crown, throw their personal lives into turmoil and compromise their loyalty to those they love and to each other.
Based on the Highland novels by Compton Mackenzie Monarch of The Glen follows the fortunes of Archie MacDonald (Alastair Mackenzie) who is carving out a life for himself as a restauranteur in London when he is summoned home to the Scottish Highlands after his father The Laird of Glenbogle (Richard Briers) is injured in an accident.
A stunning new adaptation of the classic 1930s thriller that sees a beautiful, spoilt young woman risking her life to solve the mysterious disappearance of her travelling companion. Iris Carr is travelling across Europe by train when she unwittingly becomes embroiled in a sinister Balkan plot. Feeling disorientated after a fall, Iris is befriended by Miss Froy, an elderly English woman sharing her carriage. But when she wakes up from a few hours' sleep, Miss Froy has vanished without trace. As fellow passengers claim the lady never existed, Iris faces danger and intrigue as she fights to discover the fate of Miss Froy and prove that she's not going mad. Starring: Tuppence Middleton (The Imitation Game, War & Peace, Sense8), Tom Hughes (Silk, The Hollow Crown, Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll), Selina Cadell (Upstairs Downstairs, Doc Martin), Keeley Hawes (Upstairs Downstairs, Ashes to Ashes), Julian Rhind Tutt (The Hour, Notting Hill, Green Wing) , Gemma Jones (Spooks, Harry Potter, Bridget Jones's Diary), Stephanie Cole (Doc Martin, Miss Pettigrew Lives For a Day), Jesper Christensen (Casino Royale, Melancholia), Benedikte Hansen (Borgen, The Killing), Alex Jennings (Silk, Whitechapel, The Queen), Pip Torrens (Pride, Prejudice, My Week With Marilyn, The Promise), Sandy McDade (Lark Rise to Candleford, Jane Eyre) Director: Diarmuid Lawrence (The Mystery of Edwin Drood, The Body Farm, South Riding) Writer: Fiona Seres (Tangle, The Silence, Satisfaction) Executive Producer: Anne Pivcevic (The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Great Expectations, South Riding) Producer: Annie Tricklebank (Upstairs Downstairs, Lark Rise to Candleford, The Night Watch)
Gay Londoners Marc and Fred plan for a weekend of mischief, baiting the Christian owner of a remote Christian B&B. Events take a deadly turn when another guest arrives, who they think might have something more sinister in mind.
A condemned murderer eager to prove his innocence stages a spectacular escape from prison. Injured in the breakout he hides out at a friend's house disguised as the gardener. His only chance rests with a Supreme Court candidate who is renting the house for the summer. But all hopes are dashed when he refuses to help.
They were young fearless and friends forever. Until a stranger came between them... In this sexy riveting thriller Claire Danes and Kate Beckinsale star as two best friends whose dream vacation becomes a nightmare. Alice (Danes) is impulsive and reckless; Darlene (Beckinsale) is more reserved. But when each falls for the same mysterious man both girls throw caution to the wind and in one instant their lives are changed forever. Now in a foreign land they must prove their in
For many fans, the Superman revisionist series Smallville truly hit its stride in its second series, when it shifted focus from traditional comic book conflicts to one of self-discovery for its hero, a teenage Clark Kent (Tom Welling). Fans and first-timers can judge for themselves with this six-disc set, which collects all 23 episodes and a decent selection of supplemental features. Whereas series 1 focused on Clark using his powers to combat a host of menaces as in the WB's other big fantasy hit, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, series 2 delved into Clark's past and the extent of his super powers, most notably in the back-to-back "Heat", in which he discovers his heat vision, and "Red," in which red kryptonite uncorks Clark's less-than-upstanding side. Other plot developments that pull the series in interesting directions include the arrival of Dr Helen Bryce (Emanuelle Vaugier), who becomes involved with Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum), but the series' most significant moment comes during episode 17, "Rosetta", in which Clark learns of his Kryptonian origins courtesy of a scientist, who, in an effective bit of casting, is played by Superman star Christopher Reeve. The complexity of the writing and the issues dealt with in series 2 marked Smallville as a series with depth and drama worthy of its considerable fan following as well as a second boxed set; fittingly, the supplements in this set are more expansive than on the first one. Producers Alfred Gough, Miles Millar and Greg Beeman and cast members Welling, Rosenbaum and Kristen Kreuk weigh in on commentary tracks for two episodes ("Red" and "Rosetta"), while a trio of short featurettes explore Christopher Reeves' appearance in "Rosetta", the show's visual effects and the amusing "Wall of Weird" web page maintained by Chloe (Allison Mack). The extras are rounded out by a handful of deleted scenes and a gag reel. --Paul Gaita
Tom Cruise stars in this spectacular version of the legend that has fascinated cultures all over the world since the dawn of civilization: The Mummy. Thought safely entombed deep beneath the desert, an ancient princess (Sofia Boutella) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her, is awakened in our current day. Her malevolence has grown over millennia and with it come terrors that defy human comprehension. From the sands of the Middle East through modern-day London, The Mummy balances wonder, thrills, and imagination. Bonus Features: Deleted and Extended Scenes Feature Commentary Rooted in Reality Cruise & Kurtzman: A Conversation Life in Zero-G: Creating the Plane Crash Meet Ahmanet Cruise in Action Becoming Jekyll and Hyde Choreographed Chaos Nick Morton: In Search of a Soul Ahmanet Reborn Animated Graphic Novel Click Images to Enlarge
They're young they're rich and they've got everything that money and fame can buy. They should be having the time of their lives. But the reality is very different... The second season of the exciting drama from the team that brought you 'Bad Girls'.
Nickelodeon's popular animated series chronicles the wacky adventures of good- hearted enthusiastic sea sponge Spongebob and his undersea pals Squidward Patrick the Starfish and Sandy the Squirrel in the town of Bikini Bottom. This DVD collection contains all the episodes included on the Bikini Bottom Bash and Deep Sea Sillies.
A drama based on a Texas congressman Charlie Wilson's covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets have some unforeseen and long-reaching effects.
Argentinian drama based on the novel by Nicolas Zamorano. In the year following his best friend's suicide, 16-year-old Zabo (Renato Quattordio) records his thoughts in a diary as he begins to explore his sexuality.
Based on the bestselling videogame Franchise, Halo. UNSC Cadet Thomas Lasky must conquer his inner fears and join forces with super-soldier John-117 to take down a massive faction of the Covenant. Also includes over 40 minutes of bonus extras and features.
THE DROP is a crime drama from Michaël R. Roskam the Academy Award® nominated director of Bullhead. Based on a short story from Dennis Lehane (Mystic River Gone Baby Gone) THE DROP follows lonely bartender Bob Saginowski through a covert scheme of funnelling cash to local gangsters – money drops – in the underworld of Brooklyn bars. Under the heavy hand of his employer and cousin Marv Bob finds himself at the centre of a robbery gone awry and entwined in an investigation that digs deep into the neighbourhood’s past where friends families and foes all work together to make a living – no matter the cost. Special Features Deleted Scenes with Commentary Promotional Featurettes Audio Commentary by Michaël R. Roskam and Dennis Lehane Gallery Theatrical Trailer
During a high-stakes east-west karate tournament coach Chuck suspects the match is rigged against him. When looking around the other team's locker room gets him shot he calls in Cal and J his partners from California. After exercising a little persuasion and a lot of brute force they discover who's behind it all. Now the only problem is getting back the money Chuck is owed.
The Tom Cruise Collection. Vanilla Sky: David Aames (Tom Cruise) appears to lead a charmed life. Handsome wealthy and charismatic the young New York City publishing executive's freewheeling existence is enchanting yet he seems to be missing something. Then in one night David meets Sofia (Penelope Cruz) the girl of his dreams but loses her by making a small mistake. Thrust unexpectedly onto a roller-coaster ride of romance comedy suspicion love sex and dreams Davi
The second part of Pasolini’s Trilogy of Life is based on the fourteenth-century stories of Geoffrey Chaucer. Plunging with gusto into some of the blackest and bawdiest of the tales, Pasolini celebrates almost every conceivable form of sexual act with a rich, earthy humour. The film’s visual magic is complimented by this new high-definition restoration.Special features Alternative English-language version presented with English-version inserts Original Italian trailer Exclusive new documentary exploring Pasolini’s significance on the Italian genre film Fully illustrated booklet including essays, reviews and biography A particular delight is the use of a largely British cast, including Hugh Griffith, Jenny Runacre and Tom Baker, which Pasolini himself takes the part of Chaucer.
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