Between 1970 and 1988 Richard Woolley created a body of exciting and challenging work that has remained almost impossible to see until now. Tackling controversial themes, such as class, race, sexuality and the human instinct for violence, Woolley directed a number of racial and uncompromising films, which explores the ways we relate to, and ultimately destroy, one another even as we strive to develop the means to better understand and communicate with those around us. This collection offers the long-overdue opportunity to experience first-hand the power of such extraordinary and unique films as: 1976's Illusive Crime which caused outrage upon its release; Telling Tales, the much acclaimed soap-meets-Straub debut feature from 1978; 1981's controversial Brothers and Sisters, set against a backdrop of Yorkshire Ripper-style murders; and Woolley's final film, Girl from the South (1988) that views black Britons through the prism of an interracial relationship.
If you thought the cricket this summer was exciting wait until you see this DVD! ""It starts with a look back at the incredible summer we've just had. Two days after the final test I return to the Oval to give my personal insight into what it was like being part of the greatest test series ever played. It was an emotional rollercoaster and backed by all the key action I talk you through it once more - test by test."" ""With my old mate Simon Hughes The Analyst on Channel 4 we step ou
Andrew Logan. British Artist. Living legend. And creator of the anarchic and utterly outrageous Alternative Miss World Show, a spectacular costume pageant and fancy dress party for grown ups. In The British Guide to Showing Off we are taken under Logan's glittering wing and given a joyous look at this most quirky and exotic subculture event. Loved the world over by celebrities and misfits alike, Logan has hosted the Alternative Miss World Show since 1972. Over its history, the show has both reflected and informed British arts and culture, pulling off the amazing feat of being beautiful, glamorous and kitsch all at the same time. Memorable highlights include artist David Hockney judging the first one, musician David Bowie not being able to get into the second and film director Derek Jarman winning the third.Featuring contributions from Brian Eno, Ruby Wax, fashionista Zandra Rhodes (who designed all of Andrew's hostess costumes), Richard O'Brien, Nick Rhodes and Grayson Perry, The British Guide to Showing Off is raucous, liberating and sexually charged and speaks to the outsider in all of us. For anyone who has ever wanted to break out.
A remake of the 1981 classic horror film My Bloody Valentine stars Jensen Ackles and Jaime King and is directed by Patrick Lussier (The Eye). Ten years ago a tragedy changed the town of Harmony forever. Tom Hanniger an inexperienced coal miner caused an accident in the tunnels that trapped and killed five men and sent the only survivor Harry Warden into a permanent coma. But Harry Warden wanted revenge. Exactly one year later on Valentine's Day he woke up...and brutally murdered twenty-two people with a pickaxe before being killed. Ten years later Tom Hanniger returns to Harmony on Valentine's Day still haunted by the deaths he caused. Struggling to make amends with his past he grapples with unresolved feelings for his ex-girlfriend Sarah who is now married to his best friend Axel the town sheriff. But tonight after years of peace something from Harmony's dark past has returned. Wearing a miner's mask and armed with a pickaxe an unstoppable killer is on the loose. And as his footsteps come ever closer Tom Sarah and Axel realize in terror that it just might be Harry Warden who's come back to claim them...
Episodes Comprise: Jane in Search of a Job: Jane Cleveland lands a sought-after job as double for the Grand Duchess of Ostrova during the latter's state visit to England. An attempt is feared on the Duchess' life and when Jane is framed for a theft events become ever more complicated. Can she clear her name and who is trying to kill the Duchess? The Manhood of Edward Robinson: Prim and proper yet a romantic dreamer Edward Robinson leads a rather dull life with his domineering girlfriend and uninspiring job. His quiet dull life ends when he wins some money in a newspaper contest and he embarks on an adventure that even he never dreamed of.
American independent filmmaker Andrew Bujalski makes his feature debut as a writer/director with this microbudgeted comedy drama.
The debut series of Channel 4's comedy drama revolves around the lives loves and lost homework of a young group of school teachers. Andrew Lincoln stars as Simon a reckless English teacher whose enthusiasm is somewhat eroded by his sharp-tongued and uninspired Year Eights.
The Message:It is the 7th Century and in Mecca powerful leaders are in conflict with Mohammed who attacks the many injustices their way of life produces - slavery drunkenness and cruelty. Mohammed claims to have seen a vision of the Angel Gabriel and calls to the people of Mecca to worship one God only. After a revelation from God Mohammed agrees to take arms against Mecca and at the Wells of Bedr the inexperienced Moslem troops are victorious. However at the Battle of Uh
Little PrincessSara Crewe (Liesel Matthews) shares a life of wonder in exotic India with her devoted father (Liam Cunningham). But war draws Sara's father into the military and Sara is sent to a new York boarding school run by the strict Miss Minchin (Eleanor Bron) to whom exuberant Sara is a troublemaker. But with courage imagination and kindness Sara overcomes her hardships - and changes her life and the fortunes of those around her. Experience this jewel of a movie (Leonard Maltin) for anyone who ever wishes are dreams. Secret GardenIt's a special garden where friendships blossom illnesses fade away and sorrows flee. There troubled orphan Mary (Kate Maberly) her spoiled sickly cousin Colin (Heydon Prowse) and kindly country boy Dickon (Andrew Knott) discover that a world of caring can make a world of difference. Black BeautyWritten and directed by Caroline Thompson this is the most faithful of the book's several filmings. You'll cherish rebellious filly Ginger mischievous pony Merrylegs and gallant Beauty Whose generous heart guides him under caretakers both kindly and harsh from Farmer Grey (Sean Bean) and young groom Joe Green (Andrew Knott) to sweet-natured cabbie Jerry Barker (David Thewlis).
It's the end of the Christmas term and Jake (Andrew Lee Potts) and Steven (Bobby Barry) set off with their English teacher on a school skiing trip. One of their friends has brought along a videocam and is making a documentary about them all: what they want who they want and how they're going to get it - an adolescent wish-list of big ambitions and small rebellions. The group is larking about for the camera off-piste when they are all suddenly engulfed by a freak avalanche. Later Ja
The complete sixth series of London's Burning features Blackwall Fire Station's Blue Watch in some of their most dramatic stories; collapsing scaffolding and exploding petrol stations counterpoint the more personal stories of the firefighters. It's this combination of drama and personal issues that made London's Burning a huge success for ITV with viewers loving the quirky but human characters who put their lives on the line every week. This set features all ten episodes of the sixth series originally transmitted in 1993. The complete sixth series of London's Burning features Blackwall Fire Station's Blue Watch in some of their most dramatic stories; collapsing scaffolding and exploding petrol stations counterpoint the more personal stories of the firefighters. It's this combination of drama and personal issues that made Londons Burning a huge success for ITV.
Titles comprise: Santa Paws: Upon his 1600th birthday Santa Claus is given a very special gift: a white fluffy stuffed toy puppy which is brought to life by the Great Christmas Icicle (turning him into Santa Paws). When Santa loses his memory and becomes lost in New York Paws and his new friends must find him and his magic crystal in order to restore Christmas. Along the way they try to brighten the lives of Quinn and Will a couple orphans whose only wish is to have a family. Santa Buddies: Join the Buddies and their new friends as they take you on a fun-filled and heart-warming Christmas adventure around the world and all the way up to the North Pole. When the magical Christmas Icicle starts to melt and the world begins to forget the true meaning of Christmas it's up to Puppy Paws (son of Santa Paws and all of our favourite Buddies to save Christmas.
Bizet's powerful opera staged at London's Earls Court in Steven Pimkott's production.
The history of horror began when Andre Toulon a benign toymaker became the master of a group of killer puppets. It's a tale of sorcery death resurrection and deadly revenge as told by Eric Weiss a young boy who was once protected from Hitler's SS by Toulon. Weiss now a grown man has spent his life trying to perfect Toulon's secret of giving life to the inanimate. In comes Maclain a rogue agent who wants to peddle the secret on the open market. Maclain breaks into Weiss' lab
Shadaloo South-East Asia 1995. As civil war enters its seventh month warlord General M. Bison (Raul Julia) virtually brings about global warfare when he takes 63 Allied Nations relief workers hostage and threatens to execute them unless a ransom of billion dollars is paid. It is the mission of Colonel William F Guile (Jean-Claude Van Damme) to rescue the hostages but he has to locate them first! As part of an audacious plan to track down the General and his futuristic fortress Guile and British Intelligence Officer Cammy (Kylie Minogue) recruit to the forces two renegade heroes. However their entire plan is nearly quashed when GNT news correspondent Chun-Li-Zang intervenes and she wants much more than just a story. Action reaches fever pitch as Guile Bison and their forces clash in a fierce battle and the fate of the free world hangs in the balance...
Wealthy businessman and skilled huntsman Tom Newcliffe (Calvin Lockhart) summons a selection of guests to his home for the weekend one of whom is a werewolf with a taste for blood. It's up to the others to seek out the monster before the full moon reveals the culprit.
Father Vassey (Michael Rooker) has a problem. Using his two 9mm, laser-sighted cannons, he has tracked down and killed the holders of a heretic ceremony meant to bring a demon into the world. Not just any demon, for this one's reason to be is nothing less than uncreating creation. The problem is, Vassey's too late. The demon has manifested and escaped, and is now on the hunt for the soul of a young boy who is believed to be saint material, due to the stigmata he had at birth. The film is directed by Jamie Dixon, heretofore a special effects supervisor, who shows canny restraint where special effects are concerned. The shadowy demon of the title is depicted often by a fluid black cloud, which is functional without losing its eeriness or credibility. The acting is solid, never campy, though Michael Rooker sometimes feels out of place. And the climactic scenes, built up to with good pacing, are fraught with peril and excitement. All in all, this is a worthwhile effort for a first-time director, and that makes it one of the best direct-to-video releases I've seen in quite a long time. I just wish I could locate the Bram Stoker story it's supposed to be based on. --Jim Gay, Amazon.com
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