The Human Body documentary is the sort of televisual undertaking that continues to justify the BBC licence fee. Presented by Robert Winston, it takes us on a journey from birth to death using time-lapse photography, computer graphics and various state-of-the-art imaging techniques to explore every aspect, every nook and crevice of the human body in its various stages of growth, maturity and eventual decay. Conception, toddlerhood, the awkward growing pains of adolescence, the incredibly complex workings of the brain (which burns up more energy than any other part of the human body, viewers of daytime TV included, apparently) and finally death are vividly depicted and explained. Winston's lucid, avuncular tones make The Human Body accessible to an intelligent 10-year-old and ages upward, though the more squeamish viewer might baulk at scenes of food being digested, or childbirth in all its inevitable messiness. Statistics abound--the average human will eat for three-and-a-half years during his or her lifetime, eat 160kg of chocolate and spend six months on the toilet. Though heart-warming in that it shows the commonality of human experience, The Human Body is also a potentially depressing reminder of our frail physicality and mortality. However, the most moving programme here features Herbie, a cancer victim who, in agreeing to have his last moments filmed as he lies dying in a hospice, has perhaps achieved a deserved immortality through this programme. On the DVD: The DVD edition includes a 50-minute feature on the making of the series and the background to the special effects used. --David Stubbs
After an alien race attack, Earth prepares for a future war by recruiting the most intelligent children and training them to lead the inevitable battle. When Colonel Graff (Harrison Ford) recruits him to the International Fleet, Ender Wiggin (Asa Butterfield) quickly establishes himself as the best recruit of his generation with abilities even greater than those of the legendary war hero Mazer Rackham (Ben Kingsley). As his abilities are tested and honed he soon becomes Earth's only hope against total annihilation. BONUS FEATURES (Blu-ray only) Audio Commentary by director Gavin Hood Audio Commentary by producers Gigi Pritzker and Bob Orci Deleted/Extended Scenes (with optional audio commentary by Gavin Hood) Ender's World: The Making of Ender's Game
Based on the novel by Robert B. Parker small town sheriff Jesse Stone tackles the mysterious murder of a teenage girl and the case of a battered wife while struggling with his alcoholism his ex-wife and his disastrous love life. The teenage girl's murder leads him to a sex trafficking ring and into the higher society of Boston.
Based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, the film will give a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods of James Brown.
The Help is a provocative and inspiring look at what happens when a southern town's unspoken code of rules and behaviour is shattered by three courageous women who strike up an unlikely friendship.
Based on the bestselling novel by Robert B. Parker. Selleck is Jesse Stone a former L.A. homicide detective who left behind the big city and an ex-wife to become the police chief of the quiet New England fishing town of Paradise Massachusetts. Stone's old habits die hard as he continues to indulge in his two favourite things - scotch and women. When a series of murders take place he's forced to face his own demons in order to solve the crimes.
Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington's directorial debut involves the touching story of a sailor (Derek Luke) who, prone to violent outbursts, is sent to a naval psychiatrist (Washington) for help.
Set within the world of global cybercrime Legendary’s Blackhat follows a furloughed convict and his American and Chinese partners as they hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta.
A historical epic inspired by the true events that happened in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.
After an alien race attack, Earth prepares for a future war by recruiting the most intelligent children and training them to lead the inevitable battle.
"Doubt" is a gripping story about the quest for truth, the forces of change and the devastating consequences of blind justice in an age defined by moral conviction.
Set within the world of global cybercrime Legendary’s Blackhat follows a furloughed convict and his American and Chinese partners as they hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta.
Dangerous. Shocking. Mesmerizing. That’s the final verdict on ABC’s How To Get Away With Murder the sexy ensemble drama where brilliant and seductive Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) dominates her classroom as powerfully as she dominates the courtroom. Each year she chooses several top law students to assist with her high-profile albeit morally ambiguous court cases. But the lines between defending and committing murder soon begin to blur when Annalise and her students become intimately involved in a sordid homicide that could destroy them all. Ride this raw intense rollercoaster with all 15 episodes; plus experience exclusive never-before-seen bonus features available only on DVD. How To Get Away With Murder: The Complete First Season – From its first frame to its last this new national obsession exhibits “intent to thrill” in the first degree.
Lust, lies and manipulation rule in the courtroom, the classroom and the bedroom as Emmy Award® winner Viola Davis lays down the law in the sexiest drama to scorch the airwaves ABC Studios' How To Get Away With Murder: Seasons 1 & 2 on DVD. The eternal battle between good intentions and brazen self-interest intensifies as Annalise (Davis) and her students continue to blur the lines between defending and committing murder. As the body count rises, Frank, Bonnie and the Keating Five dive into a docket of daunting new cases that set the stage for more twisted secrets, bitter betrayals and gasp-worthy revelations, including the shocking truth about the connection between Wes and Annalise. It all adds up to two killer seasons of unending thrills and unravelling mysteries complete with arresting bonus features that take guilty as sin to a whole new level of obsession!
Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie and Cara Delevingne star in this action film following DC Comics supervillains who are transformed into a team of anti-heroes. Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) heads up a secret government agency for which she forms Task Force X aka the Suicide Squad - a group of unlikely heroes made up of imprisoned criminals. Once released from Belle Reve penitentiary, the squad, which includes Deadshot (Smith), Katana (Karen Fukuhara), Boomerang (Jai Courtney), El Diablo (Jay Hernandez), Killer Croc (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), Slipknot (Adam Beach), The Joker (Leto) and Harley Quinn (Robbie), must carry out life-threatening covert operations, under the command of leader Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman), to protect the planet from unseen evils.
An African-American father struggles with race relations in the United States while trying to raise his family in the 1950s and coming to terms with the events of his life. Click Images to Enlarge
The sexiest drama to scorch the airwaves soars to arresting heights of lust, lies and manipulation as Emmy Award® winner Viola Davis lays down the law in ABC Studios' How To Get Away With Murder: The Complete Second Season. As the body count rises, Frank, Bonnie and the Keating Five dive into a docket of daunting new cases. Meanwhile, the shocking discovery of who killed Rebecca leads into the mystery of who shot Annalise. But instead of answers, this stunning development will set the stage for a series of shocking secrets, bitter betrayals and gasp-worthy revelations that will prove beyond all reasonable doubt, that under the right circumstances, anyone can be a killer. Savour every deliciously twisted moment with all 15 episodes. Plus, descend deeper into the labyrinth with exclusive, never- before-seen bonus features available only on DVD
From director David Schwimmer comes Trust a gripping haunting thriller featuring outstanding performances from Academy Award Nominees Clive Owen Catherine Keener and Viola Davis. Safe and sound in her suburban home 14-year old Annie (Liana Liberato) meets her first boyfriend online. After months of webroom chat and phonecalls Annie discovers her friend is not who he originally claimed to be. Shocked in to disbelief her parents Will and Lynne (Owen and Keener) struggle to come to terms with what has happened to her once innocent life. The devastating revelation sets in motion a chain of events that forever change their lives as Will fights to bring about his own kind of justice.
A historical epic inspired by the true events that happened in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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