In 1939, London was the heart of the British Empire. A year later, it was on the frontline. As pilots duelled in the skies above, the city prepared for the gathering storm'
Think you can trust the media? There were two wars in Iraq - a military assault and a media war. The former was well-covered; the latter was not. Until now... Independent filmmaker Emmy-award winning TV journalist author and media critic Danny Schechter turns the cameras on the role of the media. His new film WMD is an outspoken assessment of how Pentagon propaganda and media complicity misled the American people while selling the war to influence international public opinion. Schechter compares and contrasts coverage on a global basis including exclusive material and insider interviews. WMD is a serious film that exposes the media role - the biggest scandal of our time
Every kid wants an Uncle Max! His mad antics wacky personality and childlike attitude make him lots of fun to hang out with. Nothing's more exciting to his 8-year-old nephew Luke than a day trip out with his uncle - because simple outings often turn into chaos!
British Art has a colourful and unique history. This series takes a refreshing look at the genius of British art through the eyes of contemporary arts commentators. The presenters - including David Starkey Gus Casely Hayford Roy Strong Howard Jacobson Jon Snow and Janet Street-Porter - bring their individual expertise to bear on key areas of British painting through the ages. Tackling monarchy class landscape sex war and modern art this series adds a whole new level of understanding to the history of art.
They Live Blu-Ray Obey. Submit. Consume. Watch TV. Do not question authority. Money is your god. No independent thought. No Imagination. They live. We sleep.Professional WWF wrestler ?Rowdy? Roddy Powder plays John Nada, a homeless, unemployed construction worker who discovers a pair of sunglasses that when worn suddenly reveal a world run by upwardly mobile, capitalist, yuppie aliens intent on keeping the human race sedate and brainwashed with subliminal messages fed through advertising and the media. Luckily for us all John Nada wants to do now is chew gum and kick ass, and he?s all out of gum.They Live is one of John Carpenters most accomplished films. An action packed, satirical, sci-fi adventure and socio-cultural critique on the decline of spiritual values and the rise of consumerism within modern society. It also include one of the longest fist fights in the history of cinema.
Life in prison is the dismal future faced by ""White Girl"" a career criminal who specializes in armed robbery often posing as a prostitute. Her cell-mate Cyclona is a psychotic young lesbian who is about to do life for murder. Cyclona develops a strong passion for White Girl which goes unreciprocated until the two girls manage to break out of prison. On the run Cyclona reveals a horrifying secret about the victims of her murder conviction. Shocked by what she hears White Girl realizes she's in the company of a serial killer who is following the call of her hallucinatory visions and signs sent from hell but is in no position to cope on her own having been wounded in the escape. In a race for their lives these two desperados tear across the States leaving a trail of mayhem and chaos on their bizarre road-trip to Mexico.
Gerry Anderson's classic sci-fi series. The operatives of the secret Supreme Headquarters Alien Defence Organisation (S.H.A.D.O.) defend the earth from extra-terrestrials who are abducting humans to obtain their organs which can be transplanted into their own bodies... Episodes include: Destruction The Man Who Came Back The Psychobombs
Serena Stalin (Albright) wanted to learn from the best. So she tracked down Butch Harlow (Edwards) one of the wold's most notorious serial killers and blackmailed him into teaching her the fine art of murder. As the lessons begin teacher and student leaving a trail of horribly mutilated victims in their wake the couple are about to uncover the terible secrets that bind them together the unspeakable passion that compells them to kill again and again...
The Near Room is a psychological thriller that exposes the seedy innercity world of lost children drugs pimps and prostitutes. Charlie Colquhoun is a burnt out journalist who meets Harris Hill - his ex-school friend who is now a solicitor with an unblemished reputation of justice for all. After 17 years they are reunited by one name - Tommy Stirling. Tommy is Charlie's daughter the fostered child of a teenage pregnancy who is linked to an alleged child pornography scandal with
The Gaffer: The Complete Second Series
Welcome to the 21st Century. A story of England told from inner city London. Set amongst a landscape of police wagons and estate blocks. Trapped in a World where hate breeds hate. A story seen through the eyes of four young multi-cultural friends. One City. One weekend. This is a film about the streets. And with that comes the risks and horrors that street life involves. The focus isn't on the poverty and division but on the people that live amongst it. And the only way to express this was through the raw talents of young non-actors to represent the lives behind what is labelled urban culture.
Based on the characters created by Scots author A.J. Cronin, Doctor Finlay updates the popular series of the 1960s – Doctor Finlay’s Casebook. Set in the 1940s, the series chronicles life in the town of Tannochbraeas people come to terms with post-war problems and Doctor Finlay prepares to cope with upheaval in his personal and professional life. Starring David Rintoul, Annette Crosbie, JasonFlemyng and Ian Bannen. Episode 1 - A Delicate Balance Life at Tannochbrae faces a period of confusion as Janet completes her wedding plans and Dr. Finlay investigates asuspicious death. Episode 2 - Childsplay A teenage girl looking after her two sisters causes concern for Dr. Finlay, and Dr. Neil becomes emotionally involved in the case of a dying TB patient. Rural medical drama. Episode 3 - Stolen Lives After Alex Grant’s death, it emerges his daughter Rachel has been incarcerated in an asylum for 30 years for having an illegitimate child. Janet is determined to secure her release, but Dr. Cameron doubts the wisdom of her efforts. Episode 4 – Burning Bridges The renovation of Arden House gets under way, but Dr Finlay begins to wonder if it was such a good idea when Dr. Neil becomes increasingly vexed. Meanwhile, Janet grapples with her own problems and Dr. Cameron’s night-time call-out is tinged with tragedy. Episode 5 - Secrecy The medic resolves to track down a mysterious man who callously ignored his request to call for an ambulance - andFinlay’s obsession soon leads him into a macabre world. Episode 6 - In Arcadia Dr. Cameron feels increasingly isolated as the day of Janet and Angus’s wedding approaches and Dr. Finlay is drawn toward the new National Health Service.
No smoke no mirrors. The street is his stage. David Blaine takes his astonishing almost mystical performances to the streets of America. Hailed as the next Houdini David Blaine's illusions have to be seen to be believed.
Russell Crowe stars as "Lucky" Jack Aubrey, who pits his crew of the HMS Surprise against a much better armed and ruthless enemy in a chase that takes him all the way to the far side of the world.
Based on the classic cartoon series Alvin Simon and Theodore come to the big screen with their mischievous musical mayhem. Alvin And The Chipmunks The Movie: When struggling songwriter Dave Seville (Jason Lee) opens his home to a talented trio of chipmunks named Alvin Simon and Theodore they become overnight music sensations. But a greedy record producer (David Cross) intends to exploit the 'boys' and send them on a grueling concert tour just to line his own pockets. Now Dave must use a little human ingenuity-and a lot of munk mischief-to get his family back before it's too late! Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel: Because of a freak accident involving Alvin and Dave Seville they go to live with Dave Seville's cool cousin Toby and must enrol in school just like every other kid. School presents new challenges to these rock stars like dealing with peer pressure school sports and of course girls! By girls we mean the Chipettes who are managed by Ian Hawke the Chipmunks greedy former manager who wants to turn them into the next big thing. At the outset there is a rivalry between the Chipettes and the Chipmunks but in the end they realize that they make great friends and a great music
Tricky On (Alex Fong) is hired by a crime lord to rescue his daughter from a rival gangland boss. However the job turns out to be a double-cross and so Fong and his handpicked team of cuns for hire set out to turn the tables on the mob. Anya Wu steals the show as the S&M loving assassin whose stunning performance combines both sex and violence in true femme fatale style!
Directed by Leonard Nimoy and starring off-the-wall comedian Gene Wilder as New York cartoonist Duffy Bergman 'Funny About Love' is about Bergman's desire to father a child and the surreal and slightly obscure elements of being in love. Wilder's often deranged and paranoid portrayal of one man's desire to enter the realm of parenthood and responsibility reveals a humorous yet touching insight into the battlefield that love can be. Bergman's inability to socially interact with peop
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