While it's true that this 1959 screen adaptation of The 39 Steps pales in comparison to Alfred Hitchcock's seminal 1935 version, it's still a thoroughly enjoyable romp that compensates for a lack of any tension whatsoever with a generous dose of genial good humour. Affable Kenneth More's Richard Hannay more closely resembles the kind of roles Cary Grant was playing for Hitch in the late 1950s; Finnish blonde Taina Elg, in the somewhat unlikely role of a prim Scottish schoolmistress, is his love interest. Although handcuffed together, More and Elg fail to radiate any sexual chemistry, even when scandalously forced to share a room and a bed. Much better are the delightful cameos: Sid James as a roguish lorry driver; Brenda De Banzie as voluptuous psychic Nellie; and Joan Hickson as a simpering teacher. As a thriller it's hardly in the same league as North by Northwest, but as a window on life in England and Scotland in the 1950s, this 39 Steps has much to recommend it. --Mark Walker
Wuthering Heights
Five friends spend one lost weekend in a mix of music, love and club culture.
It was the drama that defined the spirit of the Nineties, capturing the imagination of a whole generation of viewers. Featuring a group of twenty-something lawyers living in London, This Life broke new ground with its realistic portrayal of their lifestyle, including drug-taking and casual sex'. Starring Daniella Nardini, Jack Davenport, Andrew Lincoln, Amita Dhiri, Jason Hughes and Ramon Tikaram. This Life The Complete Collection brings together Series 1, 2 and This Life + 10 for the first time. SERIES 1 This multi-award-winning cult series eavesdrops on the lives of a group of young lawyers sharing a London house. Wild child Anna has trouble with men. Arrogant Miles is torn between two women. Control-freak Milly is torn between two men. Egg can't decide what to do with his life. Ferdy is bisexual and confused. And Warren is proud to be gay, as long as it doesn't mean telling his family. SERIES 2 Wild child Anna has trouble with men. Arrogant Miles is torn between two women. Control-freak Milly is torn between two men. Egg can't decide what to do with his life. Ferdy is bisexual and confused. And Warren is proud to be gay, as long as it doesn't mean telling his family. This BAFTA award-winning cult series eavesdrops on the lives of a group of young lawyers sharing a London house. THIS LIFE + 10 Miles, Anna, Warren, Egg and Milly are back, in a feature-length reunion special starring the original cast. Ten years on, there have been big changes in the characters' lives. One of them has become a commercial success after writing a book based on their friendship, and a TV production company is keen to film the group's reunion. One thing's for certain, if it's anything like the last time they met, sparks are bound to fly...
Martin Scorsese's Silence tells the story of two Christian missionaries (Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver) who face the ultimate test of faith when they travel to Japan in search of their missing mentor (Liam Neeson)at a time when Christianity was outlawed and their presence forbidden. The celebrated director's 28-year journey to bring Shusaku Endo's 1966 acclaimed novel to life, examines the spiritual and religious question of God's silence in the face of human suffering.
After a wretched childhood as an orphan and two years of being a teacher Jane Eyre yearns for new experiences. She accepts a governess position at Thornfield Manor where she tutors a lively French girl named Adele. She soon finds herself falling in love with the brooding owner of Thornfield; the dark and impassioned Mr Rochester. Jane gradually wins his heart but they must first overcome the dark secrets of his past before they can find happiness as man and wife. When Jane saves Rochester from a fire which he claims was started by a drunken servant she begins to suspect that she has not been told the whole story. Her fears are confirmed when Rochester;s secret past is revealed forcing Jane to flee Thornfield. Penniless and hungry she finds shelter and friendship in the shape of a kind clergyman and his family. But she is soon shocked to uncover the hidden truth of her own past... This brand new adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's much-adored classic Jane Eyre mines the novel for every ounce of passion drama colour madness and horror bringing to life Jane's inner world with beauty humour and at times great sadness. Newcomer Ruth Wilson (Jane Eyre) and Toby Stephens (Edward Rochester) head up an all-star cast in a passionate drama that also stars Francesca Annis Christina Cole Lorraine Ashbourne Pam Ferris Aidan McArdle and Tara Fitzgerald.
A young lad finds friendship with a gang of skinheads in this tough and gritty movie from director Shane Meadows.
Eighteen months after the defeat of Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) under an alliance of communities spearheaded by Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), the season focuses on the united communities as they face obstacles and dangers both outside and inside their alliance, with the threat of the mysterious Whisperers looming.
After Negan brutally forces Rick and the group to fall under his control, they will be tested in ways never seen before and forced to rise up to face an all-out battle with Negan and his army. 32 disc box set. Includes 99 episodes plus over six hours of bonus content
A young Englishman plots revenge against his mysterious, beautiful cousin, believing that she murdered his guardian. But his feelings become complicated as he finds himself falling under the beguiling spell of her charms.
It's not the 1935 Hitchcock classic, but this sturdy 1978 adaptation of John Buchan's The Thirty Nine Steps is still a rollicking good adventure. In keeping with the Boys' Own derring-do of the story (set in Edwardian London and the Scottish Highlands), the movie maintains a brisk pace that's interrupted only for tea or cocktails. Robert Powell is Richard Hannay, the man who unwittingly becomes embroiled in a dastardly Prussian plot to assassinate the Greek Prime Minister. Framed for murder, Hannay must flee to Scotland and attempt to clear his name whilst outwitting the prune-faced Prussian agents. Among all the deftly choreographed action sequences and careful period settings there's a strong vein of humour in the film, and if it wasn't for the numerous murders there would be little reason for PG certification. The grand dénouement comes with the realisation that the predicted time for the assassination is linked to Big Ben; unlike the earlier movie this version climaxes memorably with Powell hanging from the clock's minute hand. It might not be Hitchcock behind the lens, but it's still jolly good fun. --Joan Byrne
A Star is Born, stars four-time Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper ( American Sniper, American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook ) and multiple award-winning, Oscar-nominated music superstar Lady Gaga, in her first leading role in a major motion picture. Cooper helms the film, marking his directorial debut. In this new take on the tragic love story, he plays seasoned musician Jackson Maine, who discovers-and falls in love with-struggling artist Ally (Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer... until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons. Extras: The Road to Stardom: Making A Star Is Born Jam Sessions and Rarities: Baby What You Want Me to Do (Jam Session) Jam Sessions and Rarities: Midnight Special (Jam Session) Jam Sessions and Rarities: Is That Alright by Lady Gaga Music Videos: Shallow Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper Music Videos: Always Remember Us This Way by Lady Gaga Music Videos: Look What I Found by Lady Gaga Music Videos: I'll Never Love Again by Lady Gaga
The Amazing Spider-ManThe story of Peter Parker (Garfield) an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Sheen) and Aunt May (Field). Like most teenagers Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. When Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance - leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors (Ifans) his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter-ego The Lizard Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero. The Amazing Spider-Man 2It's great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker there's no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers embracing being the hero and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx) Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan) returns Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: Oscorp.
All 16 episodes from the fifth season of the US zombie adventure drama based on the comic books by Robert Kirkman. When police officer Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) wakes from a coma to find the world in the grip of a zombie epidemic, he joins a small encampment on the outskirts of Atlanta, where a band of human survivors struggle to withstand the terrifying advances of the walking dead. In this season, the survivors face new threats from both the living and the dead in the form of walkers and the cannibalistic hunters from Terminus. Meanwhile, a section of the group travels to Washington D.C. in search of a cure for the decimating virus. The episodes are: 'No Sanctuary', 'Strangers', 'Four Walls and a Roof', 'Slabtown', 'Self Help', 'Consumed', 'Crossed', 'Coda', 'What Happened and What's Going On', 'Them', 'The Distance', 'Remember', 'Forget', 'Spend', 'Try' and 'Conquer'.Based on: The comic series by Robert Kirkman Technical Specs: Languages(s): EnglishInteractive Menu
Sarah Brightman performs a selection of timeless classics with the English National Orchestra at London's Royal Albert Hall where she was filmed in concert in September 1997 for her first solo release on video. The concert includes a live performance of the international hit duet ""Time To Say Goodbye"" with Andrea Bocelli and a guest appearance by Andrew Lloyd Webber on ""Whistle Down The Wind"". Featuring: 1. Overture: Capriccio Espagnol/Scena Y Canto Gitano/ Fandango Asturiano 2.
Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together - falling for each other, building a home, becoming a family - a difficult truth is revealed that rocks its foundation. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of the unconventional route their love story has taken, in filmmaker John Crowley's decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.
All The Money In The World follows the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother Gail to convince his billionaire grandfather to pay the ransom. When Getty Sr. refuses, Gail attempts to sway him as her son's captors become increasingly volatile and brutal. With her son's life in the balance, Gail and Getty's advisor become unlikely allies in the race against time that ultimately reveals the true and lasting value of love over money.
THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN is the story of Peter Parker (Garfield), an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Sheen) and Aunt May (Field).
Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro star in Limitless, a paranoia-fuelled action thriller that'll blow your mind.
Cattle king John Chisum is determined to protect his empire against a land-grabbing developerin New Mexico's 1878 Lincoln County War...
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