When six friends go out to into the wilderness to play war games with automatic weapons and light ammunition, many of their relationships become fractured under the weight of the game. Just as things begin to fall apart, they realize they are not alone in the forest, and a sadistic group of very dangerous men start to hunt them down, one by one. The only difference between the hunter and the hunted are that one groups bullets are very real.
SpongicusPlankton turns the Chum Bucket into a realistic replica of the Colosseum, complete with a man-eating lionfish! Suction Cup SymphonySquidward’s inspiration for his musical entry in the Bikini Bottom Symphony Orchestra competition… SpongeBob and Patrick! House FancyJealous that Squilliam’s on House Fancy, Squidward lures the show producers to his fancier house. Desperate to make his home presentable, Squidward lets SpongeBob help.Krabby RoadPlankton forms a band that includes SpongeBob, hoping SpongeBob will write a song revealing the Krabby Patty ingredients. Penny FoolishMr. Krabs thinks he sees SpongeBob pick up a penny from the ground. A penny that should be HIS!Nautical NoviceBefore a class trip to the Nautical Museum, SpongeBob memorises the entire history of boating. Isn’t that reason enough for Mrs. Puff to give him his licence?Not NormalSpongeBob becomes “normal.” And boy, is it boring!GoneIt’s the strangest thing. SpongeBob awakens to find everyone in Bikini Bottom is gone!
Renowned blues Harmonica hero Don Baker teaches you how to play this versatile instrument from scratch. You will discover how to bend notes triplet-tonguing and expressive tone control. Also features a booklet of easy-to-follow notated examples.
Along Came A Spider:A congressman's daughter under Secret Service protection is kidnapped from a private school by an insider who calls Det. Alex Cross (Morgan Freeman) drawing him into the case even though he's recovering from the loss of his partner... Kiss The Girls:North Carolina police detective Dr. Alex Cross (Morgan Freeman) tracks an elusive psychopath whose modus operandi is not necessarily killing the young women he abducts but ""collecting"" them as trophies
Naive college freshman Melissa feeling nervous as the new girl at college is all-too eager to try to fit in. Invited to a party by older students she suffers a humiliating date-rape before being consumed by her desire for revenge...
Hit American sitcom Will and Grace is as perky as Friends and as wittily urbane as Frasier. The premise concerns Will (Eric McCormack), a mildly uptight lawyer who agrees to let his best friend, interior designer Grace (Debra Messing), to become his flatmate. Their relationship has all the hallmarks of lovers--emotional dependency, little things that get on each others' nerves, strong mutual interests and volcanic arguments. The only snag is that while Grace is straight, Will is gay. Though not shy of poking sharp fun at that situation, Will and Grace is among sitcom's most potent and sophisticated antidotes to homophobia. Though initially a little too pleased with its own camp pertness, the show grows and grows on you with successive episodes, finally becoming indispensable. It also benefits from secondary characters Jack (Sean P Hayes) and Karen (Megan Mullally), also gay and straight respectively, both outrageously and hilariously irresponsible characters: he a free spirit and freeloader, shes "working" as Grace's assistant, even though she doesn't need the money, having married it. Despite its diamond and rapid-fire punch-lines, Will and Grace conveys enough sense of the main characters' lovelorn predicament to prevent it from becoming too cute.--David Stubbs
An all-new chapter of horror is about to begin... George A. Romero's Land of the Dead is the acclaimed director's long-awaited return to the genre he invented beginning with the seminal Night of the Living Dead followed by Dawn of the Dead and Day of the Dead. In Romero's harrowing newest vision the world (as humankind has known it) is merely a memory. In its place is the never-ending nightmare existence of us-the living-versus them-the walkers. What's left of mankind is cordoned off behind the walls of a fortified city while the walking dead roam the vast wasteland beyond. The few wealthy and powerful try to maintain an illusion of life as it was dwelling high above the city in the exclusive towers of Fiddler's Green the last bastion of the ruling class. On the streets below however the remaining less fortunate of the city's inhabitants eke out a hard-scrabble life seeking what little solace they can in the vices available-gambling flesh trade drugs-anything that offers even a fleeting respite from the hell their lives have become. Both the lofty heights of Fiddler's Green and the demoralizing lows of the city below are lorded over by a handful of ruthless opportunists led by Kaufman (Dennis Hopper) who keeps his hands in everything from real estate to less above-board pursuits. To bring food and other essential supplies to the occupants of the city and to allow the Green's well-to-do to acquire the scarce luxury items to which they were once accustomed a hardened group of mercenaries-headed by Riley (Simon Baker) and his second-in-command Cholo (John Leguizamo)-run retrieval missions outside the city protected by their massive armored vehicle Dead Reckoning. Riley and Cholo like Kaufman are in it for the money which they hope to use for their own escapes- Riley to the North with promises of a world without fences and freedom and Cholo to the luxury of Fiddler's Green far away from the violent life he has known. While Kaufman and his employees concern themselves with commerce life is changing both within and beyond the walls of the city. Unrest and anarchy are on the rise among the city's disenfranchised and outside the army of the dead is changing evolving learning to organize and communicate. When Cholo commandeers Dead Reckoning intent on extorting millions out of Kaufman and his cronies Riley and his ragtag group-including Slack (Asia Argento) and Charlie (Robert Joy)-are called into action to stop Cholo and in the process protect the city and its population from the growing army of evolving zombies storming its weakening perimeter.
Chungking Express tells two stories loosely connected by a Hong Kong snack bar. In one, a cop who's been recently dumped by his girlfriend becomes obsessed with the expiry dates on cans of pineapple; he's constantly distracted as he tries to track down a drug dealer in a blonde wig (played by Brigitte Lin, best known from Swordsman II and The Bride with White Hair). Meanwhile, another cop who's recently been dumped by his girlfriend (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, from John Woo's Hard-Boiled and A Bullet in the Head) mopes around his apartment, talking to his sponge and other domestic objects. He catches the eye of a shop girl (Hong Kong pop star Faye Wang) who secretly breaks in and cleans his apartment. If you're beginning to suspect that neither of these stories has a conventional plot, you're correct. What Chungking Express does have is loads of energy and a gorgeous visual style that never gets in the way of engaging with the charming characters. The film was shot on the fly by hip director Wong Kar-Wai (Happy Together, Ashes of Time), using only available lighting and found locations. The movie's loose, improvisational feel is closer to Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless than any recent film--and that's high praise. Quirky, funny, and extremely engaging, Chungking Express manages to be experimental and completely accessible at the same time. --Bret Fetzer, Amazon.com
This box set contains the first five Prime Suspect crime dramas, which star Helen Mirren as detective chief inspector Jane Tennison. The original story, first aired in 1991, was written by Lynda La Plante and established a compelling template--grisly murders, fascinating operational details, well-written characters and believable domestic drama. The feature-length titles in this box set are also available individually:Prime Suspect (1991)Prime Suspect 2 (1992)Prime Suspect 3 (1993)Prime Suspect 4: The Lost Child (1995)Prime Suspect 4: Inner Circles (1995)Prime Suspect 4: Scent of Darkness (1995)Prime Suspect 5: Errors of Judgment (1996) In 2003, Mirren reprised her role for Prime Suspect 6 (not included in this box set).
This famous production of Donizetti's Mary Stuart was one of English National Opera's most memorable from the 1980's. Dame Janet Baker chose the title role of Donizetti's Scottish queen for her farewell to the London operatic stage in 1982. It was a triumph for Dame Janet in one of the most rewarding of operatic roles. As Mary she displays her full range as a great singing actress at times imperious and confrontational yet during the quieter reflective moments intensely moving. H
Fifteen years previously three friends were drafted into the Vietnam War and only two came home. Still traumatised by their experiences and estranged from each other for many years Dave and 'Jacknife' meet again in a confrontation which will test their friendship and shape their futures.
YOU'LL SHRIEK WITH HORROR! Roll up, roll up! Step right up for Malatesta's Carnival of Blood the grisliest, freakiest show in town! Virtually impossible to find until its revival on DVD in the early 2000s, this 1973 cult oddity, from late director Christopher Speeth, is a cinematic experience like no other. Arriving at a creepy, dilapidated fairground under the premise of looking for work, the Norris family are hoping to track down their missing son, who, they believe, is somewhere in the park. But it's not long before they find themselves at the mercy of the fairground's fiendish proprietors and the cannibalistic ghouls lurking in the caverns below. Filmed at the Willow Grove amusement park in Pennsylvania, Malatesta's Carnival of Blood is a mind-melting phantasmagoria of carnie craziness which blends elements of Night of the Living Dead and Carnival of Souls, adding an (un)healthy dose of Herschell Gordon Lewis-style gore for good measure. SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS: ¢ Brand new 2K restoration from original vault materials ¢ High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation ¢ Original Mono Audio ¢ English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing ¢ Introduction to the film by Nightmare USA author Stephen Thrower ¢ Audio Commentary by film historian Richard Harland Smith ¢ The Secrets of Malatesta an interview with director Christopher Speeth ¢ Crimson Speak an interview with writer Werner Liepolt ¢ Malatesta's Underground art directors Richard Stange and Alan Johnson discuss the weird, mysterious world of Malatesta's underground ¢ Outtakes ¢ Draft script (BD-ROM content) ¢ Stills gallery ¢ Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly-commissioned artwork by The Twins of Evil
Medics: The Complete Second Series (2 Discs)
Law and order is enforced in the city by the rival punishment squads of the Boilerman and the Westies. When Luke Bradley's son is found murdered rumour leads the squads to Sam Magee The Preacher who protests his innocence. Despite this he is taken to Sunset Heights where Luke Bradley is chosen to become his reluctant executioner. But another child goes missing and terror sweeps the city. It is said that the Preacher has risen from his grave seeking vengeance...
Alicia a plain unpopular college student is paired with Hadley a beautiful privileged coed to work on a sociology project titled ""Lead Follow or Get Out of the Way."" At first rejected Alicia is finally accepted into Hadley's clique where she is introduced to a world of privilege recreational drugs and dangerous thrills. But Alicia's attempts to fit in ultimately land her in the hospital. As the local sheriff (Diggs) tries to determine the chain of events that led to Alicia's
After his mother's death Collin Fenwick goes to live with his father's cousins the wealthy avaricious and controlling Verena Talbo and her compliant earthy sister Dolly...
Documentary exploring the life and legacy of Father Yod and the Source Family cult he formed in the Hollywood Hills. Based on the book 'The Source: The Untold Story Of Father Yod, Ya Ho Wa 13 and the Source Family', co-written by one of Yod's 14 wives, Isis Aquarian, the programme aims to provide an insight into the values and beliefs of a group that were heavily influential in the 1970s and founded one of the first health food restaurants in the United States.
Set Comprises: 13 Going On 30 (2004): It is 1987 and Jenna is a 13-year-old girl on the brink of womanhood. The problem is that adulthood is just not arriving fast enough! She's suffocated by her dorky parents ignored by the hip kids in school and the cute guy she has a crush on barely knows her name. No longer content to spend time only with her best friend and neighbour Matt Flamhaff Jenna invites the cool kids to her 13th birthday party which turns into a disaster. Jenna is humiliated when she's locked in the closet for a game of 'Seven Minutes In Heaven' and everyone deserts her. Alone in the closet Jenna makes an earnest wish. If only she could be all grown up she'd have the life she's always wanted... The next day when Jenna emerges from the closet it's 2004 and she's 30 years old. What's more she is a gorgeous successful woman with a great job and a fabulous Fifth Avenue apartment. She is finally cool and popular. The only hitch? She has absolutely no idea how she got there! Initially frightened but gradually enchanted by her new life Jenna soon realizes there's something missing--Matt. When she looks him up she is horrified to discover that she and Matt are no longer in contact and furthermore he is engaged to be married. Jenna learns that 'having it all' is not enough and decides to take a second chance at first love... 50 First Dates (2004): Henry Roth (Sandler) the local marina veterinarian only dates tourists because he's afraid of commitment - that is until he meets Lucy (Barrymore). Unfortunately Lucy lost her short-term memory months ago in a car accident and for her each day is October the 13th. She follows the same routine every day - breakfast at the same restaurant pineapple-picking with her dad and eventually bed time where sleep wipes away her short-term memory. Henry however refuses to be forgotten and as his puppy love matures he embarks on a quest to restore her memory or at least be a part of her everyday routine. But vying for Lucy's attention isn't always easy. Henry explores various approaches before making a video for Lucy to watch every morning reminding her of who she is and what she's doing... Maid In Manhattan (2002): Marisa Ventura is a single mother born and bred in the boroughs of New York City. She works as a maid in a first-class Manhattan hotel. By a twist of fate and mistaken identity Marisa meets Christopher Marshall a handsome heir to a political dynasty who believes that she is a guest at the hotel. Fate steps in and throws the unlikely pair together for one night. When Marisa's true identity is revealed the two find that they are worlds apart even though the distance separating them is just a subway ride between Manhattan and the Bronx.
The Doctors: 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond is a Doctor Who documentary directed by Bill Baggs, the independent producer behind Who-related video series Auton (1997-9), P.R.O.B.E. (1995-6) and The Stranger (1992-5). Amateurish production values include captions being cropped at the sides of the screen and microphones wandering fully into shot. But it's worth putting up with these for the many interviews, including those with Jon Pertwee, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy. The highlight among the ex-Doctors being Peter Davidson talking in very good humour with Mark Strickson (Turlough). Other interviewees include Wendy Padbury (Zoe), Nicholas Courtney (The Brigadier), Caroline John (Liz Shaw), Louise Jameson (Leela) and Sophie Aldred (Ace) reminiscing affectionately with McCoy at one of the locations for their Who adventure "Survival" (1989). Also offering their views are producers Philip Hinchcliffe (1974-7) and John Nathan-Turner (1980-9), director David Moloney, Shaun Sutton of BBC Drama, writers Pip and Jane Baker and various others. Included are some previously unpublished stills and colour location filming footage from "The Smugglers" (1966), "The Abdominal Snowman" (1967), "The Daemons" (1971) and "Shada" (1979). Covering the entire 26-year history of Doctor Who in 66 minutes means this is far from comprehensive, but for fans it is fascinating stuff elevated by the genuine love almost everyone involved clearly feels for the show. On the DVD: The Doctors: 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond has production values far removed from the exceptionally well presented official BBC Doctor Who titles. The only extra is 12 minutes of silent colour location filming footage of very variable quality, selections from which are included in the main programme. In the documentary itself the sound is perfectly acceptable mono. Unfortunately the picture appears to have been transferred from a damaged video master and there is an almost constant horizontal tearing across the centre of the screen, varying from slight but noticeable to so extreme it makes the feature all but unwatchable. The packaging incorrectly names the director as Bill Braggs and describes the programme as giving an insight into "the design of the Ice Warrior and Cybermen models" featured in the last series. It doesn't.--Gary S. Dalkin
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