The Monteiro and Campelo families live in the shadow of a crime committed generations ago. But when a chance encounter puts Ramon and Rômulo face to face, hatred turns into an unlikely and passionate love affair that could hurt their parents, siblings, friends, and even themselves. Includes the first five episodes of this alluring and captivating queer spin on a Shakespearean classic.
In 1959 screenwriter Rod Serling first opened the door to the "dimension of imagination" that is The Twilight Zone, a show quite unlike anything that had gone before, and better than much that has followed in its wake. This original and daring television series ran for a magnificent five seasons from 1959 to 1964 and still looks as fresh as ever, particularly on DVD. What distinguished the series (and still does) is the quality of the scripts, many of which were penned by Serling, but with significant contributions from veteran sci-fi authors and screenwriters such as Richard Matheson. Actors of the calibre of Robert Redford, Burgess Meredith, Lee Marvin and William Shatner gave some of their best small-screen performances, while an unforgettable main title theme by Bernard Herrmann and musical contributions from young turks such as Jerry Goldsmith underlined the show's attraction for great creative talent both behind and in front of the cameras. On the DVD: A neat animated menu with a winking eye guides the viewer "Inside the Twilight Zone", which consists of digests of background information on the individual episodes, as well as a general history of the show, a season-by-season breakdown and a potted biography of Serling. --Mark Walker
On an island occupied by the descendants of pirates a rugged beachcomber's simple life is thrown into a tailspin when he discovers a sunken ship carrying treasures beyond his wildest dreams...
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In a way, Scarlet Street is a remake. It's taken from a French novel, La Chienne (literally, "The Bitch") that was first filmed by Jean Renoir in 1931. Renoir brought to the sordid tale all the colour and vitality of Montmartre; Fritz Lang's version shows us a far harsher and bleaker world. The film replays the triangle set-up from Lang's previous picture, The Woman in the Window, with the same three actors. Once again, Edward G Robinson plays a respectable middle-aged citizen snared by the charms of Joan Bennett's streetwalker, with Dan Duryea as her low-life pimp. But this time around, all three characters have moved several notches down the ethical scale. Robinson, who in the earlier film played a college professor who kills by accident, here becomes a downtrodden clerk with a nagging, shrewish wife and unfilled ambitions as an artist, a man who murders in a jealous rage. Bennett is a mercenary vamp, none too bright, and Duryea brutal and heartless. The plot closes around the three of them like a steel trap. This is Lang at his most dispassionate. Scarlet Street is a tour de force of noir filmmaking, brilliant but ice-cold. When it was made the film hit censorship problems, since at the time it was unacceptable to show a murder going unpunished. Lang went out of his way to show the killer plunged into the mental hell of his own guilt, but for some authorities this still wasn't enough, and the film was banned in New York State for being "immoral, indecent and corrupt". Not that this did its box-office returns any harm at all. On the DVD: sparse pickings. There's an interactive menu that zips past too fast to be of much use. The full-length commentary by Russell Cawthorne adds the occasional insight, but it's repetitive and not always reliable. (He gets actors' names wrong, for a start.) The box claims the print's been "fully restored and digitally remastered", but you'd never guess. --Philip Kemp
Arthur Oglesby was once described as one of the finest fly-fishermen in Europe. He was also a distinguished film-maker on angling a regular contributor to the angling press and author of the comprehensive book on salmon fishing 'Salmon'. Fly Fishing Volume 1 is an introduction to many of the locations tactics and techniques demonstrated throughout the series but begins with a look at some of the basic facts behind the art of fly fishing; knowing how to cast; knowing about water; kno
Keith Arthur demonstrates the art of canal fishing for the novice angler. A book containing all the relevant information accompanies the film.
John Wayne plays a wrongly accused cowboy who must prove his innocence by taking on the real criminals...
The Paris Jazz festival is a tradition in the jazz concert calendar with artists from around the world delighted to accept an invitation to play. The unique 1987 festival series not only captures some of jazz's finest innovators in concert but also rehearsals for this prestigious event and candid backstage interviews with the artists. In 1986 Chico Freeman brought together The Leaders an all star sextet of internationally recognized bandleaders. The group consisting of Arthur Blyt
This box set features the following films: Follow That Dream (Dir. Gordon Douglas) (1962) : The film follows the family of Toby Kwimper ( Elvis Presley ) traveling in Florida. A vagabond clan who are headed by Toby's father ( Arthur O'Connell ) who gives a great performance and revolves around the family squatting on Florida highway land and in the end Toby's earthy wits and family resolve winning praise and their new land and home. Flaming Star (Dir. Don Siegel) (1960): Elvis Presley plays Pacer Burton the son of a Kiowa mother and a Texas rancher father. Along with his half-brother Clint the four of them live a typical life on the Texas frontier. Life soon becomes anything but typical when a nearby tribe of Kiowa begin raiding neighboring homesteads. Pacer soon finds himself caught between the two worlds part of both but belonging to neither. Love Me Tender (Dir. Robert D. Webb) (1956): In his film debut singing idol Elvis Presley stars in this action-filled romance set in the aftermath of the Civil War. After hearing his older brother (Richard Egan) has been killed in combat a young Texas farmer (Presley) marries the man's sweetheart (Debra Paget). But his brother returns sparking a bitter sibling rivalry and tragic confrontations with Union soldiers... Wild In The Country (Dir. Philip Dunne) (1961): Elvis Presley stars as a rebellious backwoods delinquent gifted with a rare literary talent. Hope Lange is the sympathetic psychiatrist who tries to help him while Tuesday Weld and Millie Perkins round out an all-star cast as his seductive cousin and childhood sweetheart. This is Elvis at his untamed bad-boy best!
This amazing box set features 10 Disney classics for the whole family to enjoy! Cinderella (2 Disc Special Edition) (1950): Cinderella dreams of romance and a better life while serving the selfish needs of her wicked stepmother and two stepsisters. With the help of her mischievous mice friends Gus and Jaq and a little Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo from the magical wand of her Fairy Godmother Cinderella meets the handsome Prince Charming at the Royal Ball. But as she flees the castle before the stroke of midnight breaks the spell Cinderella leaves behind a single glass slipper... Mary Poppins (2 Disc Special Edition) (1964): Julie Andrews stars as the loveable nanny who soars out of the skies and into the hearts of everyone she encounters. Toting a carpetbag full of magical adventures Mary and her fun-loving sidekick Bert deliver endless joy and surprises to a troubled family. Bambi (2 Disc Special Edition) (1942): Bambi a young deer hailed as 'Prince Of The Forest' at his birth is left to fend for himself after his mother is killed by a hunter... Acknowledged for generations as perhaps Disney's greatest animated classic the funny touching and timeless masterpiece that is 'Bambi' was indeed fondly remembered by Walt Disney himself as his favourite animated film. Alice In Wonderland (1951): Lewis Carroll's immortal literary classic comes to life like never before. The surprises begin when a daydreaming Alice encounters a White Rabbit who is frantically running late. She chases him and falls into the magical madcap world of Wonderland with its kaleidoscope of off-the-wall characters. Aristocats (1970): A kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to her family - a family of adorable high-society cats. Overhearing her plan Edgar the greedy butler catnaps Duchess the elegant soft-spoken mother and her three mischievous kittens and abandons them in the French countryside. The charming Thomas O' Malley a rough-and-tumble alley cat saunters by and offers to escort them home. Dumbo (1941): When a slow stork finally delivers Mrs. Jumbo's pint-sized baby elephant he's the talk of the circus. But with a pair of oversized ears baby Dumbo is laughed at and ridiculed. With remarkable courage and the help of his loyal friend Timothy Mouse Dumbo overcomes all odds in a triumphant celebration of love and determination! Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971): Angela Landsbury gives a bewitching performance as an amateur witch who reluctantly takes in three precocious orphans. The children soon find themselves swept aboard a flying bed it's magic brass bedknob their ticket to on fantastic adventure after another. Hercules (1998): Bestowed with superhuman strength a young mortal named Hercules sets out to prove himself a hero in the eyes of his father the great god Zeus. Along with his friends Pegasus and Phil Hercules is tricked by the hilarious hotheaded villain Hades who's plotting to take over Mount Olympus! Hercules must now choose between his legendary strength and his true love the Grecian beauty Meg. Robin Hood (1973): The legend of Robin Hood one of the most popular stories of all time is brought magically to life in this full length animated Disney classic. The spirit of fun and romance abounds as Robin Hood the swashbuckling hero of Sherwood Forest and his valiant sidekick Little John plot one daring adventure over another. The Sword In The Stone (1963): A sword mysteriously embedded in a massive stone offers this challenge: whoever can pull it from the stone will become the king of England! Many try to remove the sword and fail and for an awkward young squire in training the quest seems ludicrous! However...
Simon thinks it strange that four of his classmates have died and Doctor Ben Roanic cannot believe that it's because they were his patients. Soon the doctor is on the run and the only person he can turn to is Ben....
Disc 1 - Big British Fish: Des Taylor is recognised as possibly the best all round angler in the country. In this video he shows us why lure fishing is the fastes t growing branch of our sport.We take a journey through his lure box as he explains about the classic lures spinners and spoons which have made him into one of todays most successful big fish men. Watch Des reveal how fishing should be done in this hugely entertaining and informative programme. Disc 2 - Canal Fishing: England international Mark Downes is one of the world's most expert canal anglers and in this fascinating film he shows how to succeed on canals using bloodworm and jokers - baits which the average angler finds difficult to use successfully. Correct ground bait mixing and use is demonstrated in some detail and every aspect of hooks rigs floats and shotting patterns is clearly explained. Mark then catches fish using the methods and baits shown so that we can see how successful they are. Any angler who watches this film could not fail to improve his technique and to learn from Mark's fishing and all will enjoy watching a master angler in action. Disc 3 - Carp Fishing: Put one of the country's top carp anglers on one of the top carp waters then all you can do is stand back and wait for the fireworks. In this film Des shows why he is rated as one of the top big fish men around. He shares all his secrets baits rigs feeding techniques and he catches not one but two 20lb carp. How many carp anglers have put two massive fish on the bank in one day? Not many. He shows how to feed when to feed how to play fish. For the first time it's all here everything you wanted to know and big fish aplenty. Disc 4 - Pike Fishing: Big fish expert Des Taylor takes us bait fishing for pike at Thorpe Park in Surrey. He explains and displays in some detail the rigs methods and a number of the best fish baits. Different fish such as trout roach and mackerel are used. Des catches good double-figure pike on his chosen methods finishing with a fine 20 pounder. How to cast play unhook and carefully return each fish is shown and the film is enjoyable as well as instructive. Disc 5 - Still Water Fishing: Keith Arthur has been acknowledged as one of the best anglers in the country. In this video he demonstrates the art of still water fishing. Fishing a lake eleven foot deep he shows how to fish the Waggler and the Sliding Float and also discusses the art of shotting and the most important feeding. He also catches a lot of fish. Filmed with the cooperation of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board. Disc 6 - River Fishing: Jan Porter first made his name on the River Trent in the early 1980s fishing the swimfeeder. Be it block and feeder with maggot or the open ended feeder using caster and hemp combinations Jan has very few equals when employing this devastating method. In this film Jan deals with every facet of the method looking at rods lines and the multitude of swimfeeders on the market today. This is the complete programme for the would-be feeder fisherman.
Mute (Episode 107 January 31 1963) Director: Stuart Rosenberg (The Pope Of Greenwich Village The Amityville Horror). Cast: Ann Jillian. Germany 1953. A cult pledges to develop its mental powers by only communicating with each other through telepathy. As a result their children cannot speak read or write but can read the thoughts of others. The Whole Truth (Episode 50 January 20 1961) The Nielsen family leave the cult and move to the United States and shortly afterwards are killed in a fire. Their 12-year-old daughter Ilse (Ann Jillian) is taken in by the town sheriff (Frank Overton) and his wife (Barbara Baxley) who are determined to help her adapt to their society no matter the cost. Queen Of The Nile (Episode 143 March 6 1964) Director: John Brahm. Cast: Ann Blyth. Handsome young writer Jordan Herrick (Lee Philips) visits the home of famed movie star Pamela Morris (Ann Blyth) and is amazed to discover that she is just as lovely and young-looking as when she starred in the 1940 film 'Queen of the Nile'. Intrigued he investigates - and soon learns a terrifying secret.
Dave Harrell's Master Class With John Arthur
Written by Royal Foster, this program features rare candid footage of Hollywood's royalty, filmed by actor Ken Murray. Over the decades, Murray built an unparalleled collection of home movies of Hollywood's rich and famous. Highlights of this compilation include the television debuts of Marilyn Monroe and Kirk Douglas, and documentary footage of the filming of Gunga Din (1939). Other stars seen in unguarded, relaxed, or playful moments include Clark Gable, Cary Grant, Marilyn Monroe, Dick Powell, Mae West, Humphrey Bogart, Laurel and Hardy, Jane Mansfield, the Marx Brothers, John Wayne, Robert Taylor and Walt Disney
In this brand new animated adventure you'll travel with Alice down the rabbit hole where she encounters the White Rabbit the Mad Hatter the Queen of Hearts and all of Wonderland's strange residents. This unique presentation of the Lewis Carroll children's classic utilizes portions of a rare 1945 radio recording starring Dinah Shore Arthur Q Bryan (the voice of Elmer Fudd) and Ralph Moody and combines it with cutting edge animation created in 2010. The end result is an instant classic that will be remembered for years to come.
From the moment of original release in 1925, The Phantom of the Opera has been considered among the classic movies of all time. The extreme, expressive acting and state of the art character make-up of Lon Chaney, the multitude of cuts, remade endings and restorations, the fantastic sets and filming techniques, all coalesce to create the mysterious aura that will forever fuel this masterpiece. While several versions of Phantom exist, this is perhaps the most unique and relevant to the darkwave...
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