The latest battle in the eternal war between Good and Evil has come to New Jersey in the late, late 20th Century.
Marvel's Iron Man 3 pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible.
Road House is one of those movies that helped usher out the era of action films that had feasible plot lines (and also helped reverse the direction of Patrick Swayze's career arc). Swayze stars as Dalton: a handsome, existential bouncer who owns both a degree in philosophy and a Mercedes and that's perhaps the most believable aspect of the whole movie. Dalton runs afoul of Wesley (Ben Gazzara), the meanest SOB round these parts, by taking up with his former girlfriend, Doc (Kelly Lynch)--the only woman in town with an IQ approaching double digits, even if she had unfathomably hooked up with such a lowlife. Swayze had complained about being typecast as beefcake when this was made, but that didn't stop him from revealing as much skin as possible. It's so insulting to its audience that it's nice to be able to turn the tables and laugh at the filmmakers.--David Kronke, Amazon.com
A warm, light-hearted detective series about an inspector who is assigned to investigate a murder on the paradise island of Saint-Marie in the Caribbean, despite his hatred of sun, sea and sand. With a new mind-boggling mystery to solve in every episode, Death in Paradise is an intriguing detective drama
Ben Affleck teams up with John Woo for this explosive thriller about a top-notch engineer who wakes up from his latest top-secret job with no memory and the FBI on his tail.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang entranced and thrilled children and their parents when it puttered into the cinema in 1968. More than three decades later, and despite the eventual arrival of a stage version that throws the full weight of blockbuster effects at the story, the original remains the real thing for fans of all ages. The flying car is the star and it's impossible not to feel a surge of thrilling relief as the wings kick in when she plunges over the cliff and soars off on her great adventure. The songs might not be the greatest in musical history, but they are delivered with great charm by Dick Van Dyke as Caractacus Potts (a toned-down version of his infamous Bert in Mary Poppins), Sally Ann Howes (Truly Scrumptious) and the children. And then there is Robert Helpmann's child catcher, a terrifyingly sinister figure who exudes a pungent whiff of undiluted evil unmatched by any character since Dorothy squared up to the witch in The Wizard of Oz. Cameos from British character actors abound: Benny Hill, Lionel Jeffries, Anna Quayle, James Robertson Justice and Max Wall all put in appearances that add some fibre to the overall sweetness of the story. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is the ultimate nostalgic confection for family viewing. On the DVD: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Special Edition comes to DVD in widescreen format with a Dolby soundtrack to recreate the authentic cinematic experience for everyone who remembers it from the first time round. The picture quality is robust, revealing some rather homespun aspects to the special effects. Extras are dominated by Dick Van Dyke remembering his time on the film, plus a short item on the origins of the car itself and various trailers. --Piers Ford
Clerks Kevin Smith (Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back) made his directional debut with this highly original cult comedy. Brian O'Halloran and Jeff Anderson star as Dante and Randal, two convenience store clerks from New Jersey who spend their days annoying customers, discussing their favourite movies and playing hockey on the store roof. This movie is a simple yet hilarious account of their day to day lives. Chasing Amy Holden McNeil (Ben Affleck) and Banky Edwards (Jason Lee) are two comic book artists who are rapidly moving their way up in the comic book industry. Everything is going well for them until they meet Alyssa (Joey Lauren). Holden soon falls madly in love with her but to his frustration later finds out she is a lesbian. Soon enough Holden’s predicament starts to affect his work and begins to put pressure on his relationship with Banky. Comedy drama from critically acclaimed director Kevin Smith (Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back). Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back When lay-about stoners Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) find out a movie is being made on the comic book characters, Bluntman and Chronic, based on themselves and are offered no profit, they set out on a mission to destroy the movie and stop it being made. However, on the way they inadvertently become hooked up in a jewel heist and are insanely landed in the care of a monkey. Now they are on the run from the police and taking care of a monkey! But this won’t stop them from wrecking the movie. So despite all of this, they head for Hollywood and an all out chase begins.Hilarious comedy with a great supporting cast and an array of side-splitting cameos including Carrie Fisher, Ben Affleck and Jason Biggs.
This re-mastered, pan-and-scan 30th-anniversary edition of that kiddie-car caper is flawed but solid family fare. It retains a quaint charm while some of the songs--including the title tune--are quite hummable. A huge plus is Dick Van Dyke, who is extremely appealing as an eccentric inventor around the turn of the century. With nimble fingers and a unique way of looking at the world, he invents for his children a magic car that floats and flies. Or does he? The special effects are tame by today's standards, and the film is about 20 minutes too long--but its enthusiasm charms. The script was cowritten by Roald Dahl and based on the novel by Ian Fleming, best known for his James Bond adventures. --Rochelle O'Gorman
Clerks Kevin Smith (Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back) made his directional debut with this highly original cult comedy. Brian O'Halloran and Jeff Anderson star as Dante and Randal, two convenience store clerks from New Jersey who spend their days annoying customers, discussing their favourite movies and playing hockey on the store roof. This movie is a simple yet hilarious account of their day to day lives. Chasing Amy Holden McNeil (Ben Affleck) and Banky Edwards (Jason Lee) are two comic book artists who are rapidly moving their way up in the comic book industry. Everything is going well for them until they meet Alyssa (Joey Lauren). Holden soon falls madly in love with her but to his frustration later finds out she is a lesbian. Soon enough Holden’s predicament starts to affect his work and begins to put pressure on his relationship with Banky. Comedy drama from critically acclaimed director Kevin Smith (Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back). Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back When lay-about stoners Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) find out a movie is being made on the comic book characters, Bluntman and Chronic, based on themselves and are offered no profit, they set out on a mission to destroy the movie and stop it being made. However, on the way they inadvertently become hooked up in a jewel heist and are insanely landed in the care of a monkey. Now they are on the run from the police and taking care of a monkey! But this won’t stop them from wrecking the movie. So despite all of this, they head for Hollywood and an all out chase begins.Hilarious comedy with a great supporting cast and an array of side-splitting cameos including Carrie Fisher, Ben Affleck and Jason Biggs.
Bruce Willis plays a former hostage negotiator forced to make an impossible choice in this taught thriller.
As the comfortable certainties of Edwardian England give way to chaos and destruction, English aristocrat Christopher Tietjens finds himself marrying Sylvia, a beautiful but cruel socialite who is pregnant with a child who may or may not be his. Christopher is determined to remain loyal to his wife despite her string of infidelities, but his life is transformed the day he meets Valentine Wannop, a fearless young suffragette. Moving from the glittering yet shallow world of London high society to the trench-scarred battlefields of France, Parade's End is the story of one of the defining eras of the last century; a time when old certainties are being torn down and lives are changed forever.
The comic 'Bluntman and Chronic' is based on real-life stoners Jay and Silent Bob, so when they get no profit from a big-screen adaptation they set out to wreck the movie.
The comic 'Bluntman and Chronic' is based on real-life stoners Jay and Silent Bob, so when they get no profit from a big-screen adaptation they set out to wreck the movie.
The sun-soaked world of a group of past and present football players in and around Miami, FL is the setting for this half-hour comedy series starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. Created by Steve Levinson (Entourage, Boardwalk Empire) and featuring cameos from sports stars and journalists, the show follows various players as they navigate life off the field. Leading the pack is Spencer (Johnson), a retired superstar who is trying to find a foothold as a financial manager to current players. Within his inner circle are talented but volatile wide receiver Ricky (John David Washington); Charles (Omar Miller), a reluctantly retired lineman struggling to adjust to life after the game; and rookie sensation Vernon (Donovan Carter), who lands himself in hot financial water. Troy Garity co-stars as a top-tier sports agent and Rob Corddry as Spencer's larger-than-life boss.
Jessica Biel ("The Illusionist", "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry") stars as Larita, the avant-garde young woman who takes the Whittaker family by storm.
Marvel Studios' Iron Man 3 pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey at every turn will test his mettle. With his back against the wall Stark is left to survive by his own devices relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: Does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man? Starring Robert Downey Jr. Gwyneth Paltrow Don Cheadle Guy Pearce Rebecca Hall Stephanie Szostak James Badge Dale with Jon Favreau and Ben Kingsley Iron Man 3 is directed by Shane Black from a screenplay by Drew Pearce and Shane Black. Special Features: Deleted/Extended Scenes Audio Commentary Behind the Scenes Featurettes Gag Reel
A Korean family starts a farm in 1980s Arkansas.
Based on the classic novel by Oscar Wilde, "Dorian Gray" tells the story of a strikingly beautiful young man named Dorian (Ben Barnes - "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian") and his terrifying secret.
Based on the classic novel by Oscar Wilde, "Dorian Gray" tells the story of a strikingly beautiful young man named Dorian (Ben Barnes - "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian") and his terrifying secret.
Fine casting, rugged characters and authentic military detail make The Bridge at Remagen one of the best World War II action films of the 1960s. Based on actual incidents during the final Allied advance on Germany in March 1945, the story focuses on the US Army's exhausted 27th Armoured Infantry, assigned to seize the bridge at Remagen, on the Rhine river, to prevent 50,000 German troops from retreating to safety. Lt Hartman (George Segal) leads the mission, while a Nazi major (Robert Vaughn) defies orders by attempting to hold the bridge instead of blowing it up. With strong emphasis on war's harsher realities, the film's compelling characters illustrate the camaraderie of survivors and the heroism of mavericks in the thick of battle. Segal and Ben Gazzara effectively convey a hard-won friendship, and the film's dynamic action (filmed in Czechoslovakia and Italy) never overwhelms the story's emotional impact. This is highly recommended. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
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