The Doctor could wipe out the Daleks at their birth but doing so wouldn't he become like them? In this strong moral story the Doctor is sent by the Time Lord on the planet Skaro at the time of the Daleks' creation to stop them before they could become a danger for all the universe and he has to face their creator, the brilliant but fascist scientist Davros. Skaro is devastated by the long war between the Kaleds and the Thals and Davros uses his influence to impose a dictatorship over the Kaleds and his scientific knowledge to create new weapons to annihilate the Thals and plan the future of the Kaleds in their evolved form - the Daleks - but he tempers with the new creatures' DNA to take away their conscience and moral sense and create a xenophobic species that can become the supreme power of the universe. The Doctor and Davros face each other in a mind battle where Davros doesn't sound like a megalomaniac but speaks words that can be persuasive to people who are facing a crisis and this makes the story moral but not moralistic. The boxset is made even better by a second DVD full of extras, particularly the making of this adventure with interviews to members of the cast and crew and a history of the Daleks in Doctor Who. This adventure was voted n. 1 Doctor Who story ever by Doctor Who Magazine readers and while opinions are different this is certainly one of the adventures every fan must have.
This DVD features three films of Evgenii Bauer from 1913 to 1916. They are the only pre-Soviet Russian films I have ever seen, and I fear the only ones I will ever see.
The first film is "Twilight of a Woman's Soul" (1913), full of subjective camera angles, carefully layered light and a host of incedible set design, all captured in deep-focus. The film certainly has erotic overtones, building tension between a virginal do gooder and the villainous object of her charity.
The second film, "After Death" (1915), features some early, and masterly, camera movement. It is concerned with a socially awkward young photographer, Andrei, who is dragged to a social event by his mother. There he meets a young actress, who he spurns and who then kills herself. Andrei, replete with a growing morbid imagination, is then inexplicably drawn to the world of the dead. The story is based from the Turgenev story "Klara Milich".
The third, and my favourite, film of the set is "The Dying Swan" (1916). It combines two themes of the earlier films, death and the erotic, in a faintly sinister tale of a depressed young woman, her philandering lover, and an artist obsessed with death, which he sees in her misery. It also contains a tour-de-force subjective camera movement, which homes in on her misery during a party and urges us to sympathise with her. The slightly necrophile ending also deeply impressed me.
This DVD is really a unique oportunity to see three films from a period of cinema almost entirely overlooked. And of a, clearly, having seen the films, master director. The picture quality is good, music unobtrusive and the DVD features a video essay on the three films.
This insightful and honest depiction of the dispute between the aboriginal residents of North America and the settlers/government forces is a depiction of the horrors of human behaviour.
The sympathies lay with Candice Bergen's character but when the story unfolds through Honus and Cresta's personal views and arguements as a debate on the situation the story becomes even more interesting.
The native warriors are depicted as savage but the real savage undertones come from the supposedly civilised aspect of authority.
There are scenes of extreme violence with the violation of the native peoples and the absolutisim of the government representatives.
Not for the young or squeamish,although tame in parts by today's standards there are scenes which convey an impression of reality.
I run the official Hinge & Bracket Website and i have been campaigning for the release of Dear Ladies for many years.
It was with great excitement that the BBC got in touch with me in March to inform me of their intentions to get it released.
They noticed my online petitions and took notice, and i am so pleased that this series is finally going straight to DVD.
It has been a pleasure to help out with the pictures etc and thank you to all involved in helping get this dvd released.
It was quite enjoyable but I was expecting to see some clubbing scenes which never materialised. The character Happy Feet was a bit annoying and I can understand why his dad wanted to disown the little loser!
excellent !fantastic writing with added humour it will have you waiting for the next episode.very unpredictable with ingenious family dynamics .this is one of the best series I have seen and will have you gripped ,the finale is excellent and very conclusive unlike some series finales which will have you wondering "what happened to him and did she "the end leaves you totally satisfied and craving for a series 2.this is a must for your collection.
This video can only really be appreciated to the full by gay men and women - there are so many double-entendres and visual jokes that it is hilarious to see on the screen - almost Kenneth Williams/Hugh Paddick "polari" stuff.Of course there is an American idiom but the humour is gay international.
There's a theory that the more bad guys you put in a super hero film, the worse that film becomes: Spider-Man 3 is a case in point (but also see Batman Forever, X-Men 3, hopefully not the Dark Knight though...).
Having been raised on a diet of Spider-Man, Iron Man and Incredible Hulk comics, I should be happy as a little lamb with all the money being thrown towards these Marvel marvels, but it's turning out to be more like kicking me in the memory nuts rather than a 3D celebration of those memories.
I like Sam Raimi - big fan of the Evil Dead, Spideys 1&2, heck, I'll even big up Darkman - but he has bitten off more than he can chew here, and worse still, shown precious little regard for a classy (if not classic) super villain.
Once again, the film spends toooo much time inbetween the action - I dont mind this kinda stuff, but it's the same film after film - yawn.
The action itself is ok, but Sandman never looks quite right and the symbiote costume makes Spidey look too CGI'd.
Unlike most, I dont mind the comedy elements of the franchise and Raimi certainly pushes the limits here with Parker's 'emo' phase almost beyond parody.
But why include one of Spidey's all time great foes (VENOM) if it is clear you intend to do absolutely nothing with him? A total waste, as the franchise begins to nose downwards...
WARNING the stunts you may see should not be preformed at home because these guys are mental, jackass the movie is funny, crazy and some of it will just make you puke theres smashing and crashing.
From the makers of jackass the series and wild boys starring Johnny Knoxville, Chris pontius, steve-o, Bam Margera, Wee Man, Ryan Dunn, Preston Lacy, Dave England and Ehren Mcghehey directed by Jeff Tramaine.
A rare find this - a sequel that surpasses the original with ease. Whilst the film still proudly displays it's links to 28 Days Later, it provides a totally new experience for the viewer.
Whereas the first film was all about the story which provided a instant connection for the viewer but also a rather disappointingly botched army angle, here the film assaults your senses from the first minutes and is all the better for it.
The generally quiet approach of 28 Days Later is pretty much obliterated here and it is certainly the best approach to take, giving the story a new direction. Everyone is obviously having a ball here, director and actors alike (Carlyle gets to provide that Begbie-esque performance we've been hoping to seen again for ages!).
Definitely buy this baby - having seen the extras intended for the DVD, this will be an essential addition to your collection.
Possibly not one for a romantic night in though...unless you want to sample some girlfriend RAGE!
It's hard to recommend an 'OK' film, but here's my reasoning. Kevin Smith delivers one of his rare non-View Askew performances and easily walks away with the film, primarily just by eating things.
I love Jennifer Garner too - being a big fan of Alias (proudly) and also of 13 Going On 30 (more quiet about that one..), Garner has an 'everygirl' quality about her that is hard to define but always watchable - you root for her whatever her situation.
However, it's just this 'everygirl' quality that makes it hard for Garner to carry a film on her own (hence the sturdy support from Smith). And here she is lumbered with a bad script, the purpose of which seems to be to endorse being an arse, as even when you are found out, your loved ones will cherish their (now false) memory of you!
I'm a big fan of the three J's (Garner, Biel and Alba) and whilst it is good to see the latter two J's getting films to dig their teeth into lately, someone please give Mrs Affleck something a bit more worthy to do soon...
Reasonably watchable, quickly forgotten.
Nostalgia at it's best, Kenneth More is Father Brown, for anyone who enjoys detective stories, these are up there with Miss Marple. Father Brown doesn't miss a thing, all the clues are there for the viewer to join in the hunt for the villain, very entertaining and suitable for all.
Highly recommended veiwing.
'Jimmy & Judy' is, according to its tag-line: "A twisted, f***ed up teenage love story!" which, if one were so inclined, would illicit the response: "F*** Yeah!"...or something. Truth is, this movie from first-time writer/directors Jon Schroeder and Randall K. Rubin, is an eminently watchable, if somewhat unoriginal, take on the 'Young-Lovers-Killing-Spree' sub-genre and could be described as a wannabe 'True Romance' meets Alison Murray's little seen indie pic 'Mouth To Mouth'. Rachel Bella is Judy, best known for her role as the first victim's best friend in 'The Ring' remake, Rachel is a good actress, though her unconventional look and understated approach, means she's often overlooked by major Hollywood studios. Ed Furlong is Jimmy, best known as John Conner in 'T2', Eddie abandoned his promising career to become a professional wino / druggie only occasionally showing us how great an actor he is, with flashes of brilliance in 'American History X', 'Animal Factory' & 'Detroit Rock City'. Though, to be fair, they love him in Japan, where he's still a major force in the music industry; Furlong's 1992 track 'Hold On Tight' even beat Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You' to the top spot. Only in Tokyo.
Not a bad first effort; good acting from the leads, and though shaky cam is so 20th century, (when will they realise that nausea doesn't equal realism?) the clever conceit of filming most shots from Jimmy's camcorder is, thankfully, more 'Lady In The Lake' (1942) than 'Blair Witch Project'. There are far too many clichés for this film to rise above a thousand others like it; an over-familiar storyline dulls some of the impact whilst a lot of the material has already been covered in 'Badlands' and 'Kalifornia'. But if you've ever wondered what 'Natural Born Killers' would've been like if it were any good, then watch 'Jimmy & Judy', if however, all this sounds a bit trite, immature and well; American, you'll still appreciate its off-the-cuff immediacy, unflinching, gritty realism and convincing performances from a likeable couple. Ed and Rachel's on screen relationship is instantly believable and helps drives the movie along: the pair are now married with children in real life, how's that for method acting? B-movie, A-for for effort.
Hilda Baker and Jimmy Jewel were never better than starring in the smash hit tv series NEAREST AND DEAREST. The fact that the pair of them could'nt stand the sight of each other by the end of the seventh series and yet still produced great comdey. Presented here for the first time ever is the complete series one from 1969 featuring all six episodes. Set "up north" in a run-down pickle factory, Nellie and her lazy brother Eli inherit their late father's factory and all the staff and problems that go with it. Written by the power-house of 70's ITV comdey Vince Powell and Harry Driver we follow Nellie and her mispronunciation of words (sometimes of war!) agaist her brother and his attemps to close the factory and bag his share of the money. Hilda Baker finally found stardom through this series and the next six seasons before its own sort of spin off "Not On Your Nellie" - Classic TV!
This is a long overdue release and a fitting tribute to an extremely talented and unforgettable British icon of glamour.
Diana's definitive perfomance in the bleakly dramatic and haunting masterpiece "Yield to the Night"(also known as "Blonde Sinner" in the USA) is the highlight of this set and unfortunately she was never offered the opportunity on celluloid to match this memorable tour de force of outstanding characterisation.
Abley supported by Yvonne Mitchell and Athene Seyler,Diana dumbfounded all of the critics who had conveniently labelled her as a dumb blonde by proving that none of the acting awards she had previously won at drama college had been in vain.
Undoubtedly the next most noteworthy performance contained in this welcome boxset is that of Sonia in Carol Reeds "A Kid for Two Farthings".
This proves to be a magical fantasy,colourfully filmed in Petticoat Lane and in which Diana is supported by Celia Johnson,David Kossof,Sid James and Vera Day.
"Lady Godiva Rides Again" is a minor comedic entry in which our Di plays a "buxom" supporting role to unknown Pauline Stroud who rather predictably was never heard of again.
" As Long as They're Happy" is another minor entry and this time we are treated to a British musical which at the time was no great shakes and appears even more dated on dvd today
Diana makes a brief appearance as showgirl Pearl and warbles seductively "The Hokey Pokey Polka", the lyrics of which must have had the censor blushing, although today it would probably be include in a childrens matinee!
Nostalgically this movie is interesting to see the likes of Jack Buchanan,Janette Scott,Jeannie Carson and Jerry Vale although the musical numbers leave a great deal to be desired.!
Two remaining early entries in Diana's early career " A Boy,A Girl and a BIke" and "Diamond City"respectively wow us with a harmless Yorshire set romantic comedy and an unusual but likeable British entry into the western genre neither of which did much to enhance the Dors career
The set is completed by the incluson of the tv dramatised account of Diana's tragic life "The Blonde Bombshell" and this as tv movies go is more than acceptably entertaining and quite faithful to the facts throughout.
Hopefully there will be a Volume 2, because glaring ommissions are"The Weak and the Wicked",
"The Unholy Wife" " An Alligator named Daisy" West 11" and "Tread Softly Stranger" to name but a few.
However we should be thankful that at long last the inexplicable lack of Dors movies on dvd is being justifiably rectified and a new generation will be able to acknowledge that not only was Diana "Britain's answer to Marilyn Monroe" and a very nice lady to boot, but also an underrated and extremely talented actress who also gave some outstanding perfomances both on tv and in the live theatre.
This film totally encapsulates teen love and lust, the total heartbreak of unrequited love and the pressures of an unaccepting family of their daughter's sexuality. Homosexual or not, this film will be enjoyed by all. It is an amazing film, brilliantly acted. Piper Perabo gives a particularly strong performance. It is definitely a must see, you find yourself thinking about it for days afterwards. The ending is perhaps a bit abrupt but it is an amazing film, one you can watch over and over again. You feel the emotions that the actresses feel and get totally lost in the film. I laughed and certainly cried at this film, it is brilliantly made. Definitely worth the money.
'Distant Voices, Still Lives' revolves around the memories of a British working class family and is in fact two films that were shot two years apart although in this DVD presentation they flow together in such a way that is is next to impossible to notice the join. The first film, 'Distant Voices', features the Blitz and centres around the families' recollections of their terrifyingly violent father, while the second film, 'Still Lives', delves into the family conscience in the period following the father's death. The film is a poignant autobiography of director Terrence Davies' own family although perhaps with slightly more musical numbers than might have existed in reality. Pete Postlethwaite is excellent as the turbulent and occasionally tender father while Freda Dowie excells as his stoic wife who really comes into her own during the 'Still Lives' segment. The film does not feature a plot in the traditional sense but is rather comprised of a series of fractured memories and recollections. While certainly distressing in places, 'Distant Voices, Still Lives' is a touching narrative on familial disfunction with enough warmth and humanity to make watching it a thoroughly uplifting experience.
'Breaking and Entering' is Anthony Minghella's first self-penned film since the excellent 'Truly Madly Deeply' and he has chosen to support the excellent screenplay by involving actors, such as Juliette Binoche, that he has previously directed with great success. The film returns to the familiar Minghella concepts of love and its inevitable breakdown and centres around Will (played by Jude Law), an architect with a disintergrating home life who, following a series of break-ins at his office, begins an affair with the young thief's mother (played by Juliette Binoche). In general, the acting is of the highest standard with Vera Farmiga giving a particularly strong comic turn. Though both intriguing and entertaining, the film can be a little smug in places and Jude Law is not always as sympathetic as he might have been. There aren't that many extras on the DVD but the Director's Commentary is certainly worth a listen.
laugh. out. loud. its funny :)deffo must see.
IF YOU LIKE HIGHSCHOOL MUSICAL YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THE CONCERT WITH SINGING LIVE AND A BACKSTAGE PASS TO SEE ALL YOU FAV STARS LIKE ZAC EFRON AND ASHLEY TISDALE YOU WILL LOVE THIS DVD. BEST THING I HAVE BROUGHT IN 2007
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