Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play. Mary Bee Cuddy (Hilary Swank), lives a solitary existence in a God-fearing mid-western town. She is designated by members of her church to take back East three women who have lost their minds. On the way from Nebraska to Iowa, where those women will at last find refuge, Mary Bee saves the life of Briggs (Tommy Lee Jones), a claim-jumper and outlaw. He agrees to help in her mission through snowstorms and perilous encounters with settlers, Indians and the harshness of the Frontier territory.
Because Hamburger Hill was released less than a year after Oliver Stone's Platoon and within months of Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket, this exceptionally well-made film about one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War was largely overshadowed and overlooked. It's a pity, because in some respects this is the best of the Vietnam films of the late 1980s, at least in terms of the everyday authenticity it depicts. Stripped clean of dramatically extraneous narrative, the movie opts instead for a straightforward approach to its day-by-day account of one of the war's costliest victories--a deadly siege on Hill 937 in the Ashau Valley, where soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division engaged the enemy over the course of 11 brutal assaults between May 10 and May 20, 1969. The film specifically follows the 3rd Squad, 1st Platoon, a mixture of "new guys" and battle-weary "short-timers" who fought against terrifying odds and suffered a 70 per cent casualty rate. From first scene to last, Hamburger Hill traces the rise and fall of their battle experience, from the horror of fire-fights to the camaraderie of men who've faced death and survived. Racial tensions flare and subside, trusts are established and courage emerges from unexpected places. Through it all, writer Jim Carabatsos and director John Irvin maintain a purity of focus that pays tribute to the soldier's life without promoting false patriotism or gung-ho theatrics. In addition, the film features a cast full of talented and well-known actors in the early stages of their careers, including Dylan McDermott and Don Cheadle (Devil in a Blue Dress, Boogie Nights). Colour accuracy, image clarity and the explosive soundtrack have been remarkably preserved in a flawless DVD transfer, lending even greater immediacy to this underrated film. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
The story centers on a 14-year-old girl who keeps a diary about the ups and downs of being a teenager, including all the things she learns about kissing.
Jaded Richard Grindle (Ross Noble) is the sleaziest clown working the children's party circuit in Ireland. Arriving late to one birthday, his timing is off, the bratty kids a nightmare and a prank goes horribly wrong - he falls on a kitchen knife and goes to that Big Top in the sky. Years later the same nasty kids attend another more grown up bash. Little do they know, thanks to a black magic clown cult, Stitches will be the uninvited guest of honour seeking revenge on those responsible for ...
A musical remake of the classic 1937 film of the same name, A Star is Born was designed as Judy Garland's comeback vehicle after she had been cruelly axed by MGM studios for professional unreliability. Her erratic moods caused serious production delays this time around, too, but the behind-the-scenes turmoil was certainly worth it--Garland gives just about the greatest one-woman show in movie history. The story is the stuff of pure Hollywood legend. Aspiring actress-singer Esther Blodgett meets fading matinee idol Norman Maine (James Mason), who navigates her to stardom under the more melodious handle of Vickie Lester. As she rises meteorically, he declines into alcoholic self-pity--and the result, if you haven't guessed, is plenty of heartbreak. Mason lends subtle support in a role Cary Grant refused as too downbeat for his image, but Garland grabs centre stage with an all-out emotional performance that rivets the attention. Director George Cukor was famous for coaxing the very best out of screen divas, and A Star is Born must be counted as his crowning achievement. The lush visual style that he contributes provides a suitable setting for Garland's deep, rich voice--throbbing with melancholy in the Harold Arlen-Ira Gershwin ballad "The Man That Got Away", then capering joyfully in the gargantuan musical number "Born in a Trunk". Moss Hart's script takes many cynical swipes at the pretensions of Tinsel Town--perhaps too many for the taste of studio boss Jack Warner, who ordered drastic cuts in the film after its premiere. --Peter Matthews
Available on DVD for the first time! No film better captures the powerful emotions of hope courage and friendship than Disney's treasured and much-loved classic Old Yeller. The quintessential tale of a boy's love for his dog has touched the hearts of millions its enduring legacy growing with each new generation. Set amidst the landscape of 1860s Texas a young boy named Travis (Tommy Kirk) wants nothingito do with the lop-eared stray. But Old Yeller quickly proves him
Tales of love across two films highlighting the very different challenges that face the couples, With Michael and Thomas just after WWII, and Adam and Steve in the present day.
Irvin Kershner's stylish, violent cult thriller from an original screenplay by John Carpenter stars iconic star Faye Dunaway as glamorous fashion photographer Laura Mars, who begins to experience horrific visions when she sees' a series of brutal murders as they happen. Extras: High Definition remaster Original mono audio Audio commentary with director Irvin Kershner The Eyes Have It (2017, 14 mins): an appreciation by critic Kat Ellinger Visions (1978, 7 mins): original 'making of' documentary Eyes on Laura Mars (1999, 8 mins): on-set photography with commentary Original theatrical trailer David DeCoteau trailer commentary (2013, 4 mins): a short critical appreciation Image gallery: on-set and promotional photography New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
When Major Charles Rane and his friend Johnny Vohden returns home to San Antonio after eight years of physical and mental torture in a Vietnam POW camp they are treated as a heroes. But Rane cannot know his experiences are nothing compared to the ordeal he must still face. A gang of thugs invade his home to steal the silver coins he received for his service and mangle his hand leaving him and his family for dead. Whilst recovering in hospital Rane becomes more distant and cold. Aided by his loyal friend and now wielding a hook for a hand he sets out on a mission of vengeance with the ice cold determination of a man who has suffered too much and has nothing else to live for but revenge.
Violence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon some dead bodies, a stash of heroin and more than $2 million in cash.
The Fifth Element In the year 2257 a planet-sized sphere of supreme evil is approaching the earth at relentless speed threatening to exterminate every living organism unless four ancient stones representing the elements of earth wind fire and water are united with the mysterious 'Fifth Element'... The Abyss: In this thrilling underwater action-adventure from writer-director James Cameron a civilian oil-rig crew is recruited to conduct a search-and-rescue effort when a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks. One diver (Ed Harris) soon finds himself on a spectacular odyssey over 25 000 feet below the ocean's surface where he confronts a mysterious force that has the power to change the world or destroy it. Aliens: Sigourney Weaver returns as Ripley the only survivor from mankind's first encounter with the monstrous Alien. Her account of the Alien and the fate of her crew are received with skepticism until the mysterious disappearance of colonists on LV-426 lead her to join a team of high-tech colonial marines sent in to investigate...
Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones return to save the world all over again in this eagerly awaited blockbusting sequel!
Two of the most popular stars in screen history are brought together for the first time in the follow up to True Grit. The film returns John Wayne to the role of the rapscallion eye patched whiskey guzzling Deputy Marshall that won him an Academy Award. Katharine Hepburn is prim Eula Goodnight a Bible thumping missionary who teams up with the gun fighter to avenge the death of her father. While in pursuit of the outlaws a warm rapport develops between the rough n' tumble lawman and the flirty reverend's daughter.
Captain America leads the fight for freedom in the action-packed blockbuster starring Chris Evans as the ultimate weapon against evil! When a terrifying force threatens everyone across the globe the world's greatest soldier wages war on the evil HYDRA organization led by the villainous Red Skull (Hugo Weaving The Matrix). Critics and audiences alike salute Captain America: The First Avenger as the best superhero movie of the year (Box Office Magazine). Special Features: Marvel One-Shot: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor's Hammer The Assembly Begins 6 Featurettes Deleted Scenes HD Commentary by Director Joe Johnston Director of Photography Shelly Johnson and Editor Jeffrey Ford
Exploring the 1990 mini-series, based on Stephen King's iconic novel IT, this fan-funded documentary aims to tell a story heard by few and showcase a wealth of behind-the-scenes footage and photos seen by even fewer. From investigating the historical and cultural phenomenon of coulrophobia (the fear of clowns) to Tim Curry's magical portrayal of the notorious clown monster, this story promises to dig deeper into the Pennywise phenomenon than ever before. Featuring interviews with many of the cult classic's key players, including director Tommy Lee Wallace and cast members Tim Curry, Seth Green, and Richard Thomas, plus over fifty further cast and crew interviews and 700+ never-seen-before production photos. Product Features The Extras of IT (10 mins) The Legacy Continues (9 mins) A Deeper Look at the Music (11 mins) The Book Cover (5 mins) Childhood Phobias (13 mins)
Following critical acclaim, Victoria (Jenna Coleman) resumes her role as queen establishing herself as a working mother, learning to balance her responsibilities as both parent and Sovereign. However, Prince Albert (Tom Hughes) is still struggling to find a role for himself alongside his powerful wife as she returns to her duties, intent on proving that she can be mother, dutiful wife and Queen. Victoria's challenges during her reign, both home and abroad, leave her with a modern dilemma, can she really have it all? Starring Jenna Coleman, Tom Hughes, Peter Bowles, Bebe Cave, Martin Compston, Emerald Fennell, Catherine Flemming, Daniela Holtz, Nell Hudson, Alex Jennings, Ferdinand Kingsley, Denis Lawson, Nigel Lindsay, David Oakes, Dame Diana Rigg Adrian Schiller, Leo Suter, Bruno Wolkowitch. Directed by Lisa James Larsson, Geoffrey Sax, Jim Loach and Daniel O'Hara.
Under Siege: When the USS Missouri welcomes aboard entertainers for the battleship's last voyage the visitors throw a party a war party. Led by a rogue CIS operative (Tommy Lee Jones) and a turncoat officer (Gary Busey) they're killer-elite commandos out to hijack the ship's nuclear arsenal. They overpower the crew. Except one man. I'm just a cook that man says. But he's a cook with a recipe for action. He's ex-Navy SEAL and decorated combat operative Casey Ryback (Seagal). Under Siege 2: A renegade electronics wiz (Eric Bogosian) has seized the sleek Grand Continental passenger train transforming it into a rolling command unit for an awesome weapons satellite. But the one passenger who eludes capture is Ryback. The train is now a battleground the satellite is locked onto its target and an oncoming freight train hauling gasoline is headed toward the Grand Continental. Can Ryback thwart the siege in time? All aboard!
An FBI deep-woods tracker captures a trained assassin who has made a sport of hunting humans.
The Driller Killer is one of the most notorious flims ever. It almost single-handedly spawned the media ""video nasty"" hysteria of 1984 and the introduction of the video recordings act. It is also the film that launched the career and reputation of critically acclaimed director Abel Ferrara. Away from the hysteria The Driller Killer is a powerful and compelling story of one man's descent into madness and violence. Reno is a struggling artist close to breaking point. The loud punk
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