An American woman moves to Paris to work at a famous jewellery store; while she is there she meets a couple who are planning a heist of the store. Now she not only threatens their heist but their romance too... With a treacherous love triangle filled with suspicion vengeance and murder this riveting thriller will keep you guessing until the very end!
George and Jane are the perfect couple… until he wants to marry her. George, an advertising copywriter, proposes to the woman of his dreams. Jane, a “Dear Abby” writer for a small local paper, reluctantly accepts. But the stress of her previous disastrous marriage gets the better of her, she gets cold feet - and runs. As George races after her, he gets in a car accident just as he’s making a wish to have met Jane before her first marriage… and a little magic happens.
When a scientist (David [Al] Hedison) attempts to transfer matter through space things go horrifically wrong and two grotesque man-fly hybrids are created. Now with the head of a fly and a wing in place of one of his arms the scientist desperately hopes that he his wife (Patricia Owens) and his brother (Vincent Price) can capture the other mutant and reverse the experiment.
Based on the true story of the murder of a girl's parents in Eustis FL (USA) five teens in a vampire cult on the run are captured by police in New Orleans LA and tell their tale of how they got there.
All 26 episodes of the complete second season of Charlie's Angels. Charlie's Angels are back! Season Two introduces a new Angel - Cheryl Ladd - to Bosley's team. This six-disc collection features all the episodes from the second successful season of one of America's best-loved television series. The crime-fighting beauties Sabrina and Kelly have a new addition to their team rookie Kris Munroe little sister to former Angel Jill (Farrah Fawcett). The adventures continue as the gorgeous detectives go undercover to take down the bad guys. The mysterious tycoon Charlie Townsend returns as the Angel's boss assigning their whodunit missions with their trusty sidekick Bosley.
In this adaptation of David Rabe's savage play Robert Altman offers an intense dramatic film in which a group of young recruits in desolate Vietnam-era barracks come to terms with their prejudices. Billy and Roger have learnt to ignore their racial differences and have become good friends. Richie's obviously effeminate personality alarms the others but it is not until Carlyle an angry black man arrives that these tensions boil over. This film is brimming with anger violence confusion and fear.
Jerry Lewis directed co-wrote and starred in this riotously funny movie that set a new standard for screen comedy and inspired the hit remake. Lewis plays a timid nearsighted chemistry teacher who discovers a magical potion that can transform him into a suave and handsome Romeo. The Jekyll and Hyde game works well enough until the concoction starts to wear off at the most embarrassing times and the professor begins to suffer hilarious symptoms of his personality split.
Interrogated by a customs officer a young man recounts how his life was changed during the making of a film about the Armenian genocide.
Battlestar Galactica was one of the first off the starting blocks in the rush to repeat the Box Office business of Star Wars. The original pilot episode was adapted for both cinema and television viewing, and this DVD features the more self-contained theatrical release, which eliminates certain plot threads (such as John Colicos's treacherous character Baltar). Mixing Egyptian, Greek and made-up mythologies and designs, the premise was almost too sprawling for a two-hour presentation. In the series, we'd go on to learn why there were only a handful of humans left floating around, and what their relationship with the eagerly sought planet Earth was. Here it's all about set up, with Apollo (Richard Hatch) and Starbuck (Dirk Benedict) stealing the show as the fighter pilots with all the charm and the best lines. Lorne Greene adds a classy element to the large-scale acting ensemble, as does an uncredited Patrick Macnee as narrator and voice of the villainous Cylon Leader. Producer/writer Glen A Larson debuted Buck Rogers in the 25th Century at almost the same time (again for both TV and cinema), but something about this has always made it the most fondly remembered Star Wars wannabe. It's a shame that the soundtrack, and Stu Phillips's cracking music in particular, is only presented in mono, but a clean digital transfer at least means that Daggits, Centons and all the other felgercarb look its best. Extras on the DVD include cast and filmmakers' biographies, production notes and Web links. --Paul Tonks
The Interrupters, all former gang members, bring 500 years of prison time to the table. As members of the experimental anti-violence programme CeaseFire, they aim to intervene in conflicts before they explode into violence. At their heart is Ameena Matthews, an ex-gang enforcer and daughter of a notorious gang leader who launches herself into the middle of erupting conflicts, using her rhetorical gifts to cool the hottest heads. Academy award nominated director Steve James (Hoop Dreams and Stevie) working with acclaimed author Alex Kotlowitz follows The Interrupters for a year. He delivers an epic and ultimately uplifting film which chronicles the difficulty of breaking generational cycles of violence, and the potential for redemption which lies within every one of us.
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...
The King of Clubs: When cinema mogul Henry Reedburn is brutally murdered at his home Poirot is called in to help. Before his death Reedburn had some hold over the beautiful actress Valerie Saintclair. What was it and what relevance has the playing card found at the murder scene? The Dream Poirot: receives a typewritten note asking him to go and see wealthy tyrant Benedict Farley who is concerned about a recurring dream he is having concerning his own suicide. When he is found dead the next day it appears it is not a straightforward case of suicide.
The authorities are closing in and life in District 13 is growing more uncertain. But for Damien and Leito, the real games are about to begin in "Ultimatum" - a free running epic of an action film!
Focused lightning bolts, stigmata, possession, and ancient curses become secondary in Season 3 of The X-Files as more episodes are devoted to pursuing the increasingly complex story threads. "The Blessing Way" is an explosive start, introducing the Syndicate's well-manicured man (John Neville), while Scully's sister Melissa is shot and Mulder experiences Twin-Peaks-like prophetic visions. We learn of medical records of millions, including Scully, who have been experimented upon ("Paper Clip"): the fast-paced train-bound two-parter "Nisei" and "731" suggests the experiments are about alien hybridisation. Krycek turns out to be hosting an alien in the next double-act, "Piper Maru" and "Apocrypha", in which Skinner is shot by Melissa's killer. Two great one-offs outside the arc are "Clyde Bruckman's "Final Repose", a bittersweet tale of foreseeing death (featuring an Emmy-winning performance from Peter Boyle) and Jose Chung's " From Outer Space", a spoof of alien conspiracy theories through an author's investigations into abductees. --Paul Tonks
If you can't remember your past... you can't save your future. Anna Heymes (Arly Jover) the wife of a senior government official is experiencing the loss of memory and terrifying hallucinations. In the Turkish neighborhood of Paris two police officers Nerteaux (Jocelyn Quivrin) and Schiffer (Reno) are trying to solve the mystery of the sadistic murders of three women all clandestine Turkish laborers. While the upright Nerteaux is determined to stop the killings Schiffer
The movie that transformed Keanu Reeves into a bona fide action hero, Speed was also former cinematographer Jan De Bonts assured directorial debut. Its an almost perfect high-concept movie that lives up to its title both in the adroit choreography of the action set-pieces and Graham Yosts taut screenplay, which is admirably stripped of all padding. De Bont further heightens the excitement by his use of authentic locations as the out-of-control bus travels through, across and--in one unforgettable scene--a few feet in the air above the urban sprawl of LA. And instead of relegating the love interest to a dull subplot, here Sandra Bullock is an integral part of the action as she and her bus career around the city at 50-plus miles an hour. Even the opening credits neatly illustrate the films title, as does composer Mark Mancinas pulsing score. Sensibly, Reeves passed on the ill-advised sequel and took on The Matrix instead; both screenwriter and director have yet to do anything better than this. On the DVD: Speed is the kind of movie that was made for the DVD format, and this two-disc special edition does it full justice. The feature is presented anamorphically in its original 2.35:1 ratio with spectacularly vivid Dolby 5.1 or DTS 5.1 options. Jan De Bont provides a commentary, though his solo effort is less engaging than that of chatty producer Mark Gordon and writer Graham Yost who enjoy constantly interrupting each other. Disc 2 has lots of goodies, including mini-documentaries on the key action set-pieces with storyboards and multi-angle views of the major stunts. "Inside Speed" looks at various aspects of the production, from locations to stunts; production design and visual effects, plus reproducing all of Graham Yosts original screenplay. There are individual interviews with the director and principal stars, a short selection of extended scenes and a brief deleted one; a photo gallery, plus a promotional menu in which there is a HBO "making of" featurette, TV spots, trailers, a press kit and Billy Idols music video. In all, a satisfyingly extensive package.--Mark Walker
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An instant hit in 1977, The Professionals was a fast-moving and occasionally sharp-shooting action series about a couple of cool dudes in a fictional secret service organisation, CI5. The creation of Avengers veterans Brian Clemens and Albert Fennell it was often gritty stuff, leavened by the mildly subversive attitudes of Bodie (Lewis Collins) and Doyle (Martin Shaw) who ultimately are always loyal to their gruff boss George Cowley (Gordon Jackson). Helped by witty, if rampantly sexist, dialogue and trousers of sterility defying tightness, Bodie and Doyle enjoyed a good run as 1970s sex symbols. Jacksons often exasperated Cowley kept them in line with just the right degree of Puritanical steel. The first series set the standard for five successful years, milking the dramatic potential of a rich gamut of scenarios, from international espionage to racism and religious evangelism; Bodie and Doyle usually being called upon to protect a controversial figure from the assassin's bullet. Shaw would later dismiss The Professionals for its stereotypical violence and for a long time refused to allow reruns. In fact, as cult television goes, it has weathered well. Many of its themes are as relevant today as they were then. The constantly elliptical script ("I want you to see that he's well taken care of") is tremendous fun. And despite the macho drive, the whole thing has a camp archness which betrays its Avengers pedigree. Great for a nostalgic wallow. On the DVD: The Professionals on disc still displays the slightly ropey quality of late 1970s television film complete with brassy soundtrack. Presented in 4:3 format, the original production values disconcertingly recreate the original post-homework viewing experience. But the DVD extras are the thing here. Interactive menus allow you to drill down into the history of each of the 14 episodes, cross-referencing guest stars. And there's an appropriately camp fashion note.--Piers Ford
Based on a true story, Resurrected is the powerful and provocative debut feature from director Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Ultimatum, Green Zone), featuring a superb performance from David Thewlis. A young soldier serving during the Falkland’s conflict goes missing, is presumed dead and a memorial service attended by his grieving family is held in his honour. Weeks later Private Deakin is found alive suffering from exhaustion and amnesia. He returns home to his village a hero and rejoins his regiment, but insinuations or desertion emerge in the press fuelling a campaign of hatred that spirals out of control.
Want to see Kylie as a sex-mad gun-toting coke-snorting hooker? Who Doesn't?! Check out this contemporary thriller featuring the dark underbelly of counter-culture life in Sydney Australia...
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