Raging Bull (Dir. Martin Scorsese 1980): Raging Bull is arguably the finest work from the Scorsese and De Niro partnership. De Niro gives an amazing portrayal of a man whose animal side lurks just beneath the surface ever ready to erupt. Vivid and unremitting in its uncompromising brutality and honesty the fight sequences are famed for their realism. Violent throughout this film is a testament to Scorsese's and De Niro skills creating a thoroughly absorbing film about such an unlikable character. Renowned for throwing himself into the roles of the character De Niro went on a diet to gain fifty pounds during the production for the role of the faded star. Muhammad Ali aka Cassius Clay (Dir. Jim Jacoobs 1970): A fascinating look at the life and incredible achievements of one of the most courageous outspoken and charismatic figures of boxing Muhammad Ali. AKA: Cassius Clay charts the voyage of a man who grabbed Olympic gold at the age of 18 captured the World Heavyweight title at 21 and ultimately came to power as one of the most forceful leaders of the American civil rights movement.
This boxset contains the following films: Lords Of Dogtown (Dir. Catherine Hardwicke) (2005): Anyone who grew up in Southern California will talk with both nostalgia and frustration about the periodic summers of drought in which the oppressive heat is exacerbated by a shortage of its antidote--fresh water. In 1975 a clan of scruffy rebellious teens found a way to turn this dearth to their advantage using the sloping bowl of empty suburban swimming pools to create a new underground sport - skateboarding. The development explosion and corporate co-opting of this now ubiquitous sport was the subject of Stacy Peralta's acclaimed 2002 documentary Dogtown and Z-Boys. Peralta one of the original skaters who came to be known as the ""Z-Boys "" has penned this dramatized account of his own story a kinetic and gripping tale with dramatic turns reflective of the extreme crests and falls of those concrete waves. Deck Dogz (Dir. Steve Pasvolsky) (2005): Three young urban skaters with ambitions to make it to the World Championships hear that World Champion skater Tony Hawk is scouting for new talent in Sydney. With no idea of how they are going to get there they decide to set off on the adventure of a lifetime...
A criminal psychologist with a brilliantly incisive mind Dr Sarah Taylor (Rebecca De Mornay) is coolly in control of her life - until she embarks on a passionate affair with Tony Ramierez (Antonio Banderas) a charming stranger whose fiery combination of innocence and danger succeeds in breaking through Sarah's emotional walls. As a new life unfolds for her a series of increasingly disturbing events threaten to destroy it - and Sarah finds herself searching for the stranger behind the face she though she knew..
Set in Houston Texas during the 1940's Carrie Watts lives with her hen-pecked son and his controlling wife. Entering the last years of her life she wishes that she could revisit the town of Bountiful the place where she grew up as a child. However her son and his wife are very reluctant to let her go for her health and financial reasons. Carrie decides that an escape attempt is due... Catching a bus to Bountiful she meets and strikes up a conversation with a young woman (Rebecca De Mornay) to whom she recounts the story of her life... Based on Horton Foote's Oscar-nominated screenplay this film features an Oscar-winning performance from Geraldine Page and is available for the first time on DVD!
Recorded live at the Gran Teatre del Liceu Barcelona July 2004.Giulio Cesare is regarded by many as Handel's greatest and most exquisite work.This new adaptation comes from director Herbert Wernicke who includes in his version fragments of Rinaldo Orlando and Tolomeo. Wernicke concentrates on the psychology and politics of the story rather than seeking to set the opera in a contemporary context.In Handel's Giulio Cesare a far cry from the dark story of p
1. Behind the Mask (Dir. Tom McLoughlin 1999) 2. Somewhere Tomorrow (Dir. Robert Wiemer 1983) 3. Deadly Whispers (Dir. Bill L. Norton 1994) 4. Do You Know the Muffin Man? (Dir. Gilbert Cates 1989) 5. Love Can Build A Bridge (Dir. Bobby Roth 1995) 6. Murder Without Motive (Dir. Kevin Hooks 1992) 7. False Arrest (Dir. Bill L. Norton 1991) 8. Trapped in a Purple Haze (Dir. Eric Laneuville 2000) 9. Hard Evidence (Dir. Jan Egleson 1994) 10. Heart of the Lie (Dir. Jerry London 1992) 11. In a Stranger's Hand (Dir. David Greene 1991) 12. A Murderous Affair (Dir. Martin Davidson 1992) 13. Other Side of Love (Dir. Bethany Rooney 1991) 14. Out of the Ashes (Dir. Peter Werner 1990) 15. Rivals (Dir. Norma Bailey 2000) 16. Midwest Obsession (Dir. William A. Graham 1995) 17. Caged Seduction (Dir. Karen Arthur 1994) 18. The Rendering (Dir. Peter Svatek 2002) 19. Range of Motion (Dir. Donald Wyre 2000) 20. Stolen from the Heart (Dir. Bruce Pittman 2000)
The mighty warrior Kain (David Carradine) crosses the barren wastelands of the planet Ura where two arch enemies Zeg (Luke Askew) and the evil degenerate Balcaz (William Marin) fight incessantly for control of the villages only well. Kain sees his opportunity and announces that his sword is for hire... but his eyes stay clearly on the beautiful captive sorceress Naja (Maria Socas) and his newly awakened purpose.
In the third work of Wagner's epic cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen Siegmund's shattered sword is forged once again and kills the dragon that guards the ring. When Siegfried seizes the ring he also receives its curse as he continues his fiery adventure of discovery and love. Filmed at Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceu in 2004 Harry Kupfer's stunning production first staged in Berlin numbers among the greatest productions of modern times.
In the final part of Wagner's epic cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen Siegfried's world descends into falsehood and betrayal before his cursed life is ended by a single spear. Fate ignites the final conflagration which sets the world to await its new beginning. Filmed at Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceu in 2004 Harry Kupfer's stunning production first staged in Berlin numbers among the greatest productions of modern times and is recorded in sumptuous surround sound.
Their story is written on his arm. If they can get a grip on each other maybe they can turn their lives around. Former hairdresser turned smart-mouthed junkie/loser known as J (George Segal) spends his days looking for 'just one more fix' as his lifestyle alienates all those around him... This film is a gritty story of lust greed and deceit with Segal playing a small time hustler lurking in the back alleys of the Big Apple trying to escape the self-spun web of treachery that threatens to enslave him. 'Born To Win' is a harrowing trip into the minds of a disturbed man trapped by his own compulsions.
In the west there was a secluded pigtailed cowgirl who worked day and night for her wicked stepmother and evil stepsisters in their dusty frontier town. But this is not your typical Cinderella story: When the mother of handsome Prince Vladimir is kidnapped by high-flying desert pirates Cinderella - with the help of her magical native spiritualist - takes off on an action-packed quest to rescue the Duchess claim the missing tooth she lost at the ball and capture the Prince's heart to become a real princess. Get ready to saddle up for a new look at a classic fairy tale filled with big adventure fun surprises and eye-popping animation!
Mary Henry (Candace Hilligoss) apparently survives a serious car accident. Shortly after she heads for Utah and a new job as a church organist but is pursued by a cadaverous phantom figure...
Set in London 2015, where gang culture has now increased and gang warfare dominates the capital, this action-packed retro thriller tells the story of how one gang sets out on a daring journey to exact brutal revenge after the death of one of their own. This is a must for see for fans of the likes of Kidulthood and Adulthood. Starring Michael Socha (This is England ’86) and Kaya Scodelario (Skins).
The money is huge. The men are hand-picked. The time is set. The Heist is going down. In the middle of LA a group of gangsters are planning the perfect crime. They've got the guns the know how and the inside information to hijack an armoured car carrying $12000000 and anybody that tries to stop them is going to be blown away. It all goes like clockwork until another crew of hardcore criminals shows up and the bloodbath begins. A beautiful hostage is taken dirty deals leads to do
Step Up (2006): Incredible dancing and awesome music fuel Step Up the exhilarating and inspiring movie starring Channing Tatum (She's The Man) who sizzles as Tyler Gage a rough and streetwise hunk with raw talent. When Tyler finds himself doing community service at a school for the performing arts he also finds Nora a beautiful and privileged classically trained dancer who's searching for a temporary replacement for her injured dance partner. Spying Tyler's smooth moves Nora decides to take a chance on him. But as they begin training tension builds tempers flare and the differences in their backgrounds explode - igniting this electrifying tale about not giving up on your dreams. Honey (2003): Honey Daniels (Jessica Alba) is a struggling hip-hop dancer who's got all the moves talent and relentless passion to succeed. She's been waiting all her life to show the world her dance moves and now her dream is just a step away. Inspired by the energy and music of the streets she risks her shot at the big time to reach out take a chance and make it on her own terms...
Eddy And The Bear' is the charming story of a little boy's first ever friendship - with a great big real brown bear! Eddy is looking for his lost teddy bear Freddy when he meets Bear in teh wood. At first Eddy and Bear are very scared of each other; yet they soon discover that they are both lonely and need a special friend to talk to and play with. Bear gets Eddy laughing and they start singing and dancing around the wood enjoying the silliest friendship ever. Enjoy three further episodes of Eddy and Bear's adventures in: Stuff: Eddy impresses Bear with all the cool 'stuff' that he owns - but there is a fine line between sharing and showing off. Rocketship: Eddy and Bear dream of flying to the moon in a rocketship. The Craze Eddy discovers that crazes come and go but friendship lasts forever.
Shark Tale: The story of what happens when one little fish tells a great white lie... Oscar (Will Smith) a lowly tongue-scrubber at the local Whale Wash becomes an improbable hero when he tells a great white lie. To keep his secret Oscar teams up with an outcast vegetarian shark Lenny (Jack Black) and the two become the most unlikely of friends. When his lie begins to unravel it's up to Oscar's loyal friend Angie (Rene Zellweger) and Lenny to help him stand up to the most feared shark in the water (Robert De Niro) and find his true place in the reef. Madagascar Activity Disc: A fantastic educational and fun interactive DVD about Madagascar. Contains: 1. Meet The Madagascar Family 2. Learn To Draw 3. Madagascar Trivia Game 4. DVD-Rom Printables 5. Character Morph 6. Dream Works Animation Trailers
Through inspirational live performances and detailed step-by-step analysis Walfredo shows you how to: - Develop a 'split brain' style combining right-hand rock beats with left-hand global percussion - Understand and play a variety of intricate global beats - Integrate drumset with percussion instruments. Walfredo's down-to-earth teaching style offers easy-to-understand explanations and methodical demonstrations of each rhythm and the accompanying booklet includes notated versions for added clarity.
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