North Sung Dynasty Liao soldiers invaded China. The traitor Pan-Ren-Mei urged the king to lead armies but was trapped by Liao soldiers. Yang and his family went to the rescue and attempted to get peace at Golden Beach for security. Bruce Leung (Kung Fu Hustle Hapkido) stars as a Sung dynasty general that hides (and trains) in a Buddhist temple to escape and get even with the evil barbarians who killed his family. Pretty solid late 1970s/early 1980s production with expected elements martial arts fans should appreciate (monks training). Leung choreographed the action and it's good. Shaolin-based weapons (spear and staff). He doesn't do much empty hand but as always tosses in some nice kicks.
Arsenals of round kicks and back fist strikes explode in this stunning tale of intrigue between two gangs!
These 14 classic Sherlock Holmes adventures dating from 1939-46 star Basil Rathbone as the great detective and Nigel Bruce as Dr Watson. Rathbone had made his name in Hollywood playing villains (memorably against Errol Flynn in 1938's The Adventures of Robin Hood) but his aquiline features and effortlessly haughty demeanour made him the ideal candidate to don Holmes's deerstalker. Bruce's "incorrigible bungler" is a bumbling comedy sidekick, unlike Conan Doyle's conception of the rather unimaginative but nevertheless astute Doctor. However, the pairing deservedly became the stuff of screen legend, a cinematic double act as memorable and enduring as Laurel and Hardy or Rogers and Astaire. The investigations began in 1939 with The Hound of the Baskervilles, a relatively faithful screen adaptation of the original story, but thereafter the series moves ever further from its source material, with only intermittent success. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes introduces Professor Moriarty (George Zucco, the first of several actors to portray Holmes's nemesis) in an enjoyably convoluted story derived from an Edwardian-era stage play. Then, in 1942's The Voice of Terror, Holmes and Watson leave fog-shrouded Victorian London behind to battle Nazis intent on destroying beleaguered England. The wartime propaganda element in this and subsequent pictures--intended to foster American sympathy with the British war effort--don't get in the way of the cases too much, and at least the spirit of Conan Doyle is preserved. Holmes remained in the present day thereafter, along with Moriarty, Inspector Lestrade and Mrs Hudson, right up to the rather disappointing! final instalment in 1946's Dressed to Kill. Jeremy Brett created a far more authentic Holmes in Granada TV's long-running series, but Rathbone deserves credit for making the character all his own. Purists may baulk at the many liberties taken (such as shipping Holmes off to the States or Canada whenever an excuse offered), as well as occasionally jarring elements (such as Dick Van Dyke-style American "Cockneys"), but taken as a whole these films deserve their reputation, and Holmes fans will surely treasure them. On the DVD:This 14-disc set has one film per disc, which is a bit of a waste given that the longest runs only 82 minutes, and some are less then 60 minutes each. Picture quality is poor at best, fuzzy and lacking clarity, with no sign of any cleaning up of the prints. It's a shame that such a classic series has not been accorded more careful treatment. Another indication of the lacklustre presentation is the single extra feature: a rather prosaic documentary hosted by Christopher Lee about the various versions of Holmes down the years, which is repeated on four of the discs, and which has nothing specific to say about the Rathbone era. --Mark Walker
Dark Waters
It seems like any normal small town. But Daniel is about to leave his home in Point Ridge and move away to college. As his 18th birthday approaches he begins to notice that something feels different. He tells his friends how people on the streets even strangers seem to look at him in a bizarre way. Do they know something about him? On his birthday Daniel discovers the shocking truth: his mother is a royal member of an alien colony and he is the leader they've been waiting for...
Patrick has been in a coma for four years - ever since the 'accidental' death of his mother and her lover. Kept at a small rundown hospital he is experimented on by the insensitive Dr Roget who describes Patrick as '170lbs of limp meat hanging off a comatised brain'. However Patrick has been slowly developing powerful psycho-kinetic powers... When a new nurse is assigned to him he falls in love with her leaving notes on her typewriter using his telekinesis... But she soon realises that Patrick may be using his powers for far more sinister purposes as nurses and doctors at the hospital begin to die under mysterious circumstances...
If the gods in Valhalla had a DVD player this is the disc they would choose.. This stunning anthology features 14 of the finest exponents of the hard rock sound and brings them together in one powerful package. These are the bands of rock legend artists who have packed stadiums and concert halls worldwide thanks to their unique ability to combine power and melody into a single concentrated musical explosion. Included in this superb DVD release are world famous acts including Black Sabbath Asia Uriah Heep and Wishbone Ash alongside Classic Rock Society award winners mostly Autumn the new challengers for the hard rock. Tracklisting; Uriah Heep - Stealin Asia - Go Wishbone Ash - The King Will Come Hawkwind - Ejection Saxon - The Bands Played On Magnum - Vigilante Ian gillan - When A Blind Man Cries Mostly Autumn - Never The Rainbow Nektar - King Of Twilight Ken Hensley/John Wetton - One Way Or Another Jack Bruce - Sunshine Of Your Life Focus - Hocus Pocus Deep Purple - Speed King Black Sabbath - Headless Cross.
He tamed the West but could he tame her? Cattle baron banker and model citizen George McLintock has the world in his hands. The only thing missing is his wife Katherine who left him two years earlier suspecting him of adultery. In an effort to get on with his life McLintock saves a beautiful but impoverished widow from resettlement and hires her as his cook welcoming both her and her two children into his home. Sparks begin to fly and McLintock's simple and serene lifest
A comedy with a language all its own!A woman and her daughter emigrate from Mexico for a new life in America; they end up working for John Clasky (Sandler) who's trying to come to terms with sudden success as a celebrity chef, an overly sensitive wife (Tea Leoni), emotional children and an increasing attraction to his new nanny...
Dressed To KillDressed to Kill is the last of the fourteen Sherlock Holmes movies starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. The story revolves around three music boxes that contain printing plates for counterfeiting money and the race between Holmes and the criminals who want these plates. It has all the atmosphere and banter between Holmes and Watson that we love to see again and again. There is also a beautiful woman and all the other plot twists we expect from a Sherlock Holm
The Cowboys gave John Wayne one of his juiciest late-career roles as a leather-tough rancher who deserted by his regular help hires 11 greenhorn schoolboys for a cattle drive across 400 treacherous miles.
The Children's Classics Collection Box Set contains three of the finest family films ever made. Titles Comprise: Lassie: The Painted Hills After years of prospecting Jonathan finally strikes gold. He returns to town only to discover that his partner has since died and left his son Tommy fatherless. He decides to leave Lassie with Tommy to cheer him up. In the meantime Jonathan's new partner Lin isn't interested in sharing the gold and tries to lure Jonathan to his death. Lassie immediately deduces what's happened and comes to the rescue. The Water Babies The Water Babies is a classically enchanting tale of a young chimney sweep apprentice forced to work long hours and in terrible conditions at the hands of his heavy drinking and dishonest master (Triple Oscar nominee James Mason). One day the young boy Tom is unfairly accused of stealing silverware from the home of a client. Frightened and confused he makes a run for it and leaps into Dead Man's Pool where he is magically transported to a fantasy world filled with animated creatures. Here he makes friends with The Water Babies and becomes immersed in an amazing world of adventure and song. Before he can return to the surface however he must help the Babies escape a tyrannical eel and a devious shark who are holding them prisoner. Black Beauty This faithful adaptation of Anna Sewell's children's classic tells the adventures of a young boy and a spirited horse. Beginning life on a country estate the young colt Beauty is given away to cruel squire Sam Greene when he takes possession of the farm on which he lived. The horse then starts on an adventurous journey where he experiences the best and worst in human nature before finally being reunited with the boy who was his first friend. This is a classic and beautiful adaptation which the whole family will enjoy.
From the archives of SF's famous Target Video comes this monster release from the classic original early 80's line up of Flipper. Capturing extreme and scorching performances from 1980 and 1981 this DVD helps form a picture of the band that slowed down punk rock and made the kids suffer in the ""louder faster"" days of hardcore. An intense blend of noise punk and drone music coupled with an in your face attitude and performance style made Flipper one of most ""out there "" bands of the early 80's scene. Tracklist: Berkeley Square show - Berkeley CA - July 28 1980 Low Rider Friends Brainwashed One by One Ha Ha Ha Oh Oh Ay Oh Love Canal The Wheel End the Game Kezar show - May 29 1981 Shine Nothing Low RIder One by One Hard Cold Old World Life Cable 25 show - San Francisco CA - January 26 1983 Sex Bomb
The Last Samurai: On the pretence of a business trip Japanese multi-millionaire Yasujiro Endo journeys to the African nation of Imtazi. In reality Endo is on a personal mission - a quest to find the truth about a Samurai ancestor who disappeared in Africa two centuries ago and perhaps the true spirit of the Samurai he feels lies deep within himself. Endo's search takes him on Safari deep into the wilds of Africa led by the mercenary Johhny Congo and his girlfriend Caro. As the journey continues so it becomes more dangerous as they find themselves kidnapped by rebel guerilla. It soon becomes apparent that the kidnapping is really only a smokescreen for a covert arms deal where the only bargains that can be struck are with terrorists. The Last Samurai is an action-adventure film in which the heroes face a danger within themselves that is at least as great as the African wilderness ; Endo and Johnny confront their inner selves and both discover that their true nature is that of the Samurai. The Young Bruce Lee: Bruce Lee and his double Bruce Li star in this exciting chronicle of The Little Dragon's life story. Follow his long struggle to become the best of the best. With many exciting fight scenes 'The Young Bruce Lee' is a fitting memorial to the king of martial arts. Master Of Death: One of a collection of films recently discovered in the Hong kong film archives and now available for the first time in the UK. A young man is set on avenging the savage killing of his father and the rape and murder of his mother. His passion for revenge drives him to the best martial arts teachers in the province to learn the skills he will need to succeed. This brutal story builds up to an incredible climax where gruesome Kung Fu beatings are inflicted...and our hero takes his dues. A must see film for all martial arts fans.
Bruce Springsteen - The Broadcast Archives a collection of live performances of The Boss performing classic Springsteen tracks covering a 20 year period that saw him produce work of intense ballads rousing anthems and party rock n roll with support from the E Street Band. These rare performances many of which are previously unreleased on DVD will delight long term fans collectors and new comers discovering Springsteen for the first time. Live musical performances of some of his best known compositions including; energetic versions of Glory Days Living Proof and Lucky Town the somber folk ballads of Youngstown and the Ghost of Tom Joad a rare performance of Angel Eyes a tribute to Frank Sinatra on his 80th birthday and a classic rendition of Darkness On The Edge Of Town Featured tracks include; Glory Days Youngstown Angel Eyes Lucky Town Streets of Philadelphia Murder Inc The Ghost of Tom Joad 57 Channels Living Proof Dead Man Walkin' Shake Rattle & Roll She's The One Bo Diddley Darkness on the Edge of Time.
Die Hard (Dir. John McTiernan 1988): New York cop John McClane facing Christmas alone flies to Los Angeles to see his estranged wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia) and their kids in an attempt to patch things up. He arrives at his wife's high tech office building in the middle of their Christmas party just as it is gatecrashed by the ruthless master criminal Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) and a dozen fellow activists intent on relieving the Nakatomi Corporation of six hundred million dollars in negotiable bonds... McClane's a maverick smartass with a distinct disdain for being given orders. He's alone tired hurting and the only chance anyone has got. Twelve bad guys one cop. The odds are against John McClane; just the way he likes it! Speed (Dir. Jan De Bont 1994): Hold on tight for a rush of pulse-pounding thrills breathtaking stunts and unexpected romance in a film you'll want to see again and again. Keanu Reeves stars as Jack Traven an LAPD Swat team specialist who is sent to defuse a bomb that a revenge-driven extortionist (Dennis Hopper) has planted on a bus. But until he does Jack and passenger Sandra Bullock must keep the bus speeding through the streets of Los Angeles at more than 50 miles an hour - or the bomb will explode! A high-octane chase of suspense non-stop action and surprise twists Speed is a joyride sure to keep everyone on the edge of their seats.
Robbie and Trey live peacefully in a quiet neighborhood until an unexpected conflict arises in the form of hostile new neighbor Chris a preacher's kid. Blindsided by a brutal attack Trey winds up in a hospital bed fighting for his life. Chris becomes the prime suspect but he has a solid alibi. After he himself becomes a suspect Robbie desperately attempts to carry out a complex and dangerous plan that will uncover shocking secrets and turn many lives upside down. A thought-provoking suspense drama Hate Crime is a testament to the power of love and the damaging consequences of intolerance.
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