Five fine episodes of the evergreen Home Guard sitcom here. Dad's Army endures because it combines a healthy dollop of self-mockery with a sense of pride in Britain's lonely defiance against Hitler's might in 1940, encapsulated in the pompous and incompetent yet courageous Captain Mainwaring. Arthur Lowe is sublime in this role. Though he generally acts as a foil to his flippant platoon of funny stereotypes (Walker, Frazier, Godfrey, etc.), his subtle double-takes and apoplectic facial expressions of exasperation are endlessly hilarious. Corporal Jones' doddery recklessness can generally be relied upon to culminate in a finale involving trousers, cries of "Don't panic!" and chases across country but the masterstroke of this series was the casting against type of John Le Mesurier as the vague, aristocratic Sergeant and Lowe as his military but not social superior. These episodes include "The Day The Balloon Went Up" (a typically frantic caper involving a stray barrage balloon), "The Two And A Half Feathers" (including a wonderful Jonesy flashback to his days in the Sudan) and "The Deadly Attachment", in which Pike cheeks the captain of a captive U-Boat crew, who demands his name to add to his "list" of insolent Englanders. "Don't tell him, Pike!" urges Mainwaring. --David Stubbs
It appeared, at the end of the epochal 1931 horror movie Frankenstein, that the monster had perished in a burning windmill. But that was before the runaway success of the movie dictated a sequel. In Bride of Frankenstein, we see that the monster (once again played by Boris Karloff) survived the conflagration, as did his half-mad creator (Colin Clive). This remarkable sequel, universally considered superior to the original, reunites other key players from the first film: director James Whale (whose life would later be chronicled in Gods and Monsters) and, of course, the inimitable Dwight Frye, as Frankenstein's bent-over assistant. Whale brought campy humour to the project, yet Bride is also somehow haunting, due in part to Karloff's nuanced performance. The monster, on the loose in the European countryside, learns to talk and his encounter with a blind hermit is both comic and touching. (The episode was later spoofed in Mel Brooks's Young Frankenstein.) A prologue depicts the author of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley, being urged to produce a sequel by her husband Percy and Lord Byron. She's played by Elsa Lanchester, who reappears in the climactic scene as the man-made bride of the monster. Her lightning-bolt hair and reptilian movements put her into the horror-movie pantheon, despite being onscreen for only a few moments. But in many ways the film is stolen by Ernest Thesiger, as the fey Dr. Pretorious, who toasts the darker possibilities of science: "To a new world of gods and monsters!" --Robert Horton
Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman and Clive Owen star in this bitingly funny and honest look at modern relaltionships.
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders have always been at their best when they perform live on stage together and this argument is fully supported by this performance. Filmed at a packed out Shaftesbury Theatre this is one of the funniest comic performances available on DVD.
Hyacinth Bucket (don't dare pronounce it any way other than 'Bouquet'!) is a snob. She devotes most of her energies to maintaining ""standards"" and trying to impress ""influential"" people. In the process she frequently brings chaos into the lives of her friends relatives and neighbours.... Episodes Comprise: 1. The Senior Citizens' Outing 2. The Mayor's Fancy Dress Ball 3. Hyacinth is Alarmed 4. A Riverside Picnic 5. Skis 6. The Country House Sale 7. The Boy Friend 8. A Barbecue at Violet's 9. The Rolls Royce 10. The Hostess 11. The Pageant
Oscar winner Julia Roberts and Clive Owen reunite for "Duplicity", from writer/director Tony Gilroy (seven-time Oscar-nominated for "Michael Clayton").
All ten episodes from the first season of the action drama series starring Clive Standen and Jennifer Beals. Devastated by the murder of his sister, Bryan Mills (Standen) is recruited to a secret US intelligence agency by Deputy Director Christina Hart (Beals). Taking his first steps in the field, Mills comes up against a number of deadly terrorist threats while also looking to track down those responsible for his sister's death. The episodes are: 'Pilot', 'Ready', 'Off Side', 'Mattie G', 'A Clockwork Swiss', 'Hail Mary', 'Solo', 'Leah', 'Gone' and 'I Surrender'.
Claude Rains delivers a remarkable performance in his screen debut as a mysterious doctor who discovers a serum that makes him invisible. Based on H.G. Wells classic novel it not only fuelled a host of sequels but features some special effects that are still imitated today.
Journey to a thrilling ancient world in this epic new series about history's bravest and most brutally fearsome warriors... Vikings. Ragnar a would-be Viking chieftain longs to fulfil his destiny as an explorer and conqueror alongside his ambitious brother Rollo and loyal wife Lagertha. But as Ragnar leads daring raids in distant realms across the ocean treacherous forces in his Norse homeland conspire against him. Faced with shocking betrayals and the temptations of a mysterious seductress Ragnar must wage war on the battlefield - and within himself - to protect his freedom family and life.
The third and fourth series of the sitcom in which stuck-up socialite Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouquet' mind you) puts her put-upon husband the ever-dependable Richard through further excruciatingly awkward but fantastically funny situations! Episode titles: Early Retirement Iron Age Remains Violet's Country Cottage How to Go on Holiday without Really Trying Richard's New Hobby The Art Exhibition What to Wear When Yachting A Job For Richard Country Retreat A Ce
When his mentor (Robert De Niro) is taken captive, a retired member of Britain's Elite Special Air Service (Jason Statham) is forced into action. His mission: kill three assassins dispatched by their cunning leader (Clive Owen).
Clive Owen stars as Mr. Smith, a mysterious loner trying to protect a newborn baby from a determined criminal who hunts them through the bowels of the city.
VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS is the visually spectacular new adventure film from Luc Besson, the legendary director of The Professional, The Fifth Element and Lucy, based on the ground-breaking comic book series which inspired a generation of artists, writers and filmmakers. In the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alphaan ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence and cultures with each other. There is a mystery at the center of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe. Also starring Rihanna, Clive Owen, Rutger Hauer, Kris Wu, Ethan Hawke and Herbie Hancock.
Clive Owen stars as Mr. Smith, a mysterious loner trying to protect a newborn baby from a determined criminal who hunts them through the bowels of the city.
Clive Dunn (Dad's Army) is Sam Cobbett, the geriatric hero of this hilarious sitcom which takes a look at the generation gap in particular, what happens when a wily, outspoken old curmudgeon ends up living under the same roof as his daughter and son-in-law. This second series also stars Priscilla Morgan, Edward Hardwicke and Jon Laurimore.Having been prised from his terraced house in Ironmonger Row by the crowbars of the demolition men, retired engine driver Sam Cobbett now lives with his daughter Doris and her husband, Arthur. A veteran of both world wars, Sam is all things considered a reasonable man. But he has rather firm ideas about Life and How to Live It; whether it's lowering the tone in the local pub or embarking on disastrous fishing trips, Sam's escapades cause consternation for most of the people around him, and none more so than his socially ambitious son-in-law...
This box set features the following films: The Duke Wore Jeans (Dir. Gerald Thomas) (1958): Comedy about a cockney lad who pretends to be a Lord in order to woo a South American princess It's All Happening (Dir. Don Sharp) (1963): Billy Bowles (Tommy Steele) is an A & R talent co-ordinator who has grown up as an orphan. He returns every Saturday to the place he grew up. The sentimental Billy arranges a recording session and a benefit performance to help the orphanage. He gathers a bevy of song and dance professionals in the spirit of Andy Hardy and puts on a show the kids will never forget. The Tommy Steele Story (Dir. Gerard Bryant) (1957): This is the story of the early life and rise to fame of Tommy Steele . His manager wanted him to be a tough rock'n'roller and so challenge Elvis Presley but Tommy was just too nice. Tommy The Toreador (Dir. John Paddy Carstairs) (1959): Tommy is a happy sailor travelling the world singing his favourite songs. When he visits Spain he gets mistaken for a famous bullfighter and somehow ends up in the bull-ring facing a very angry bull and an expecting crowd!
The young son of a war hero is branded a coward by his friends and fiance when he resigns his military commission shortly before his regiment is due to leave for action in the Sudan. He then disguises himself as an Arab and aids his former colleagues in an attampt to redeem himself of cowardice.
Steven Crane (Clive Owen) is the 'Chancer' an ingenious suave outsider working as a business analyst. Douglas Motors a failing family business call him in to save their flagging fortunes. However his shady past is begining to catch up with him... Featuring all the episodes from series 1 and 2. Series 1: Weapons From The Wall Killing Floor Hazard Trust Pretenders Possessions Faith Lies Wreckage Sanctuary History Temptation Love. Series 2: Jo Ash
Own all four action packed Bourne films in this new collection now including Ultraviolet so that you can grab all the action and all the thrills anytime anywhere. The Bourne IdentityRacing to unlock the secret of his own identity amnesiac operative Jason Bourne discovers the deadly truth: he's the government's number one target a $30 million weapon it no longer trusts. Academy Award winner Matt Damon stars in this supercharged thrillaminute spectacular loaded with nonstop action! Special Features: Feature Commentary with Director Doug Liman Behind the Scenes Alternate Opening Alternate Ending Deleted Scenes Extended Farmhouse Scene Interview with Tony Gilroy Robert Ludlum Featurette The Bourne SupremacyAcademy Award winner Matt Damon is on the run again as Jason Bourne the former CIA trained perfect assassin in this smart and suspense filled action thriller. Suffering from amnesia Bourne has left his violent past behind and is living a normal life with girlfriend Marie. But his plans for a peaceful life are crushed when he narrowly escapes an assassination attempt. Gritty and edgy with knockout car chases The Bourne Supremacy is one of the most intelligent and breathless action packed thrillers of the last few years. Special Features: Feature Commentary with Director Paul Greengrass Behind the Scenes Deleted Scenes and much more The Bourne UltimatumAcademy Award winner Matt Damon is trained assassin Jason Bourne. Having lost his memory and the one person he loved he is undeterred by the barrage of bullets from a new generation of trained killers tracking his every move who will stop at nothing to prevent him from learning his true identity. The Bourne Ultimatum unfolds with heart stopping action death defying stunts and white knuckle excitement in the film that Maxim described as the best action picture in decades. Special Features: Feature Commentary with Director Paul Greengrass Deleted Scenes Man on the Move: Jason Bourne featurette and much more The Bourne Legacy The Bourne Legacy introduces a brand new hero Aaron Cross (Jeremy Renner) an agent on the run from destruction and on a journey to discover the truth in life or death stakes created by events of the first three Bourne films. Cross and Dr Shearing (Rachel Weisz) fight to survive as CIA Ops led by Eric Byer (Edward Norton) attempt to shut down their operation and make everyone involved disappear for good. Special Features: Feature Commentary with Director Tony Gilroy Deleted Scenes Motorbike Chase featurette and much more
A tough cop matches wits with a clever bank robber who is holding hostages.
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