This documentary follows 30 years of Britain's best loved music festival and features Coldplay, Blur, David Bowie and many more.
The Man Who Fell To Earth is Nic Roeg's science-fiction cult classic starring David Bowie. Crash landing on Earth from his dying planet an alien humanoid traveling by the name of Thomas Jerome Newton uses his superior intelligence to build a vast business empire. As he takes on and beats every US corporation people can only guess his true purpose - to save his dying world from agonizing death by drought. Newton's ageless fall from grace as he becomes prey to lust alcohol business rivals and the US Government makes The Man Who Fell To Earth not only a bitingly caustic indictment of the modern world but also a poignant commentary on the loneliness of the outsider.
• This film uncovers the full story of this remarkable period of Bowies life and the records that were created in its midst, as it explores hisfascination with the city he now called home and unearths the sources of his inspiration• Featuring exclusive and archive interviews, rare footage, performance film and a range of other features, this program sheds new light onthe most creative and influential period of David Bowies career
Supercop features International action superstar Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Tomorrow Never Dies) and a special appearance by everyone's favourite stuntmaster Jackie Chan!As a crime wave sweeps through Hong Kong the police call on Jessica Yang (Yeoh) a rising star in their ranks to help stop a notorious gang of thieves! What Jessica doesn't realise is that her boyfriend - recently discharged from the force - is the leader of this ruthless crime ring! Another hot hit from the acclaimed director of Rumble In The Bronx and Martial Law here's an explosive movie treat guaranteed to deliver adrenaline-pumping excitement!
David Bowie takes host responsibilities - and even features in 213-Sanctuary - in season 2 of The Hunger. Be prepared to take a 22 episode journey into a world of lust fear and the unexplained! Episodes comprise: 1. Sanctuary 2. Skin Deep 3. Dream Sentinel 4. And She Laughed 5. Nunc Dimittis 6. Week Woman 7. Night Bloomer 8. The Diarist 9. Sin Seer (aka Mano) 10. Triangle in Steel 11. Brass 12. Replacements 13. I'm Very Dangerous
Scott Walker: 30 Century Man explores Scott Walker's music and career from his early days as a jobbing bass player on the Sunset Strip to mega-stardom in Britain's swinging 60's pop scene and finally to his transformation into a composer of true genius; an uncompromising and serious musician working at the peak of his powers. Featuring interviews with friends collaborators and fans including among others: David Bowie Radiohead Jarvis Cocker Brian Eno Damon Albarn Ne
Who is Newton? Arriving one day at a remote Kentucky town Newton has soon hired a New York lawyer to help him found a mysterious industrial empire using his advanced technological advantage. As he takes on and beats every major US corporation people can only guess at his true purpose. Initially his noble intention is to save his dying world from agonising death by drought but soon Newton agelessly falls from grace as he becomes prey to lust...
Two heavies from the wrong side of the tracks in London try to choose very different paths upon their release from prison; subdued Ray (Goth) wants to escape his previous lifestyle but his unhinged former partner and friend Terry (Goldie) sucks him back in...
Only true legends of rock music are known by one word. As with Elvis' everyone knows the name of the most creative and influential rock artist of all time: BOWIE. Whereas other artists remained constant in appearance, or gradually evolved their musical style, Bowie was in a state of permanent revolution: constantly re-inventing his persona and sound. From the 1960's mixture of psychedelia meets fantasy for Space Oddity, through to the ground-breaking, Ziggy Stardust, Bowie defied any label that the music industry tried to place on him. From Thin White Duke to soulful rocker; music, art, fashion and sexuality were Bowie's playthings - he was truly an artistic chameleon. Born David Jones in January 1947 he recreated himself as David Bowie, in 1966. For the next fifty years Bowie would carve out one of the most individual careers in music, film and the arts. Featuring contributions from those who collaborated with him and archive interviews with the great man himself, BOWIE is a fascinating exploration of the life and inspiration of a true rock and roll icon who inspired a whole generation to become heroes. First ever DVD release in the UK Full length feature on one of the world's most influential rock artists New interviews shot in HD with Bowie's collaborators and friends Produced by well-respected production company behind Billy Fury: The Sound of Fury
Two Raymond Briggs' animated classics, The Snowman and Father Christmas are here sensibly paired for maximum yuletide delight. Based on Briggs's classic children's book and crafted in a coloured-pencils-on-paper look, like fluffy, hand-drawn illustrations, The Snowman is a gentle fable of friendship and the power of imagination. It's the story of a small boy whose lovingly constructed snowman comes to life and takes him flying over the white-blanketed landscapes, in a beautiful rotoscoped (traced) sequence based on live-action flying footage. Part of the charm of the film is the gentle, everyday quality of its fantasy adventures: the snowman is invited in to try on clothes and play with the Christmas decorations, then plays host to the boy at a party in the woods, at which his snowy relatives do country dances. --David Chute In Father Christmas, an irreverent Santa breaks from tradition in many ways. He has no Mrs, owns only four reindeer and decides to convert his sleigh into an airborne motor home for a pre-Christmas holiday. He finds France too snooty, Scotland too cold and Las Vegas just right. Tanned and rested, he returns to the North Pole in time to sort through the mail, pack up the toys and hit the skies. He also narrates his own story (splendidly voiced by Los Angeles stage actor William Dennis Hunt), but fans of the 1973 book will find the animated version far less cranky than the original. Although the book was aimed at children between the ages of 4-8, this may have a wider appeal, depending on how you feel about the children seeing Santa gambling at the casino tables, dreaming of bikini-clad babes and suffering a bout of diarrhoea. --Kimberly Heinrichs
Japanese auteur Nagisa Oshima's (In the Realm of the Senses) BAFTA winning English language dbut, Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence unites two classic cult figures- rock legend David Bowie (in one of his finest roles) and the inimitable actor/director Takeshi 'Beat' Kitano (Zatoichi). Adapted by Paul Mayersberg (The Man who Fell to Earth) from the novel by Laurens Van der Post, the film is a riveting exploration of racism, brutality and the sparks that fly when cultures collide, concentrating on a war of wills between enigmatic and rebellious POW Jack Celliers (Bowie) and camp commandant Capt Yonoi (Ryuichi Sakamoto, who also contributes the film’s bewitching score). Intelligently exploring the psychology of its characters, Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence also hints at a sexual attraction between Celliers and Yonoi, and as such is an audacious and original addition to the POW genre. Special Features: The Oshima Gang: 30 Minute Making Of Documentary Exclusive Interviews With Ryuichi Sakamoto and Jeremy Thomas Theatrical Trailer
Labyrinth (Dir. Jim Henson 1986): Frustrated with baby-sitting on yet another weekend night Sarah - a teenager with a active imagination - summons the Goblins from her favourite book ""Labyrinth"" to take her baby step-brother away. When little Toby actually disappears Sarah must follow him into the world of the fairy tale to rescue him in hope that their loyalty isn't just another illusion in a place where nothing is as it seems! Labyrinth is a major fantasy feat
The Dark Crystal (1982): The Dark Crystal is a remarkable fantasy adventure starring some of Jim Henson's most imaginative creatures ever. Five years in the making this magical tale of good and evil is directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz and Produced by Gary Kurtz. You can also discover some of the secrets behind the making of the first ever all-puppet film in a special 60 minute Featurette. In another time The Dark Crystal - a source of Balance and truth in the Universe - was shattered dividing the world into two factions : the wicked Skekis and the peaceful Mystics. Now as the convergence of the three suns approaches the Crystal must be healed or darkness will reign forever! It's up to Jen - the last of his race - to fulfil the prophecy that a Gelfling will return the missing shard to the Crystal and destroy the Skekis' evil Empire. But will young Jen's courage be any match for the unknown dangers that await him? Labyrinth (1986):
With Jackie Chan making a cameo appearance in a hilarious fight scene (in drag!) the undoubted star of this movie is Michelle Yeoh James Bond's latest sidekick in ""Tomorrow Never Dies."" Michelle reprises her role as Inspector Wah from the awesome ""Police Story 3"" and is assigned to Hong Kong to work with the Task Force set up to counter a cross border crime-wave. Michelle soon proves her worth when she dramatically foils an armed robbery. However her former partner Cheng shows
Steamy sex thriller 'Evil Instinct' is one of Hong Kong's most successful Category III movies ever. The most watched hotel pay-per-view film in Asia as well as a substantial box office smash it combines beautiful women and hot action with a powerful and intriguing story. Cop Sam Hui gets picked up by two gorgeous women in a bar and ends up having an intense sexual encounter with one. They are interrupted by a phone call from the scene of a grisly murder. The crime is just one of a series and the investigation leads Sam to an Insurance Company where the two girls work. Penny (Carrie Ng) fascinates him even when he discovers that the girls are selling sex in return for favours. Meanwhile Wendy (Pang Dan one of Cat III's hottest new stars) has set out to steal Penny's clients by offering them kinky sex. Penny starts to go off the rails as her clients defect to Wendy and Sam finds out she is addicted to a weird snake serum drug. When he discovers that all the murder victims have a snake DNA in their blood his suspicions turn to the object of his sexual obsession - but it seems she has the perfect alibi... Both stunning girls wear a succession of skin tight S/M outfits as they turn up the heat in this scorching thriller which pays homage to Basic Instinct - but with hotter women and far more style.
A feature film starring the legendary American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) that follows him around NYC. Along the way he has encounters with Vincent Gallo Debbie Harry Melly Mel and a host of other Andy Warhol players. Downtown 81 not only captures one the most influential artists of the late twentieth century as he is poised for fame but also captures one of the most vital periods of American culture with the explosion of new wave music new painting hip hop and graffiti.
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