A plot to steal a potentially valuable buffalo-head nickel binds together two mistrusting, disaffected schlubs and their young, would-be accomplice. David Mamet adapted the screenplay from his hard-biting 1975 stage play.
To condemn Dressed to Kill as a Hitchcock rip-off is to miss the sheer enjoyment of Brian De Palma's delirious thriller. Homages to Hitchcock run rampant through most of De Palma's earlier films, and this one's chock-full of visual quotes, mostly cribbed from Vertigo and Psycho. But De Palma's indulgent depravity transcends simple mimicry to assume a vitality all its own. It's smothered in thickly atmospheric obsessions with sex, dread, paranoia, and voyeurism, not to mention a heavy dose of Psycho-like psychobabble about a wannabe transsexual who is compelled to slash up any attractive female who reminds him--the horror--that he's still very much a man. Angie Dickinson plays the sexually unsatisfied, forty-something wife who's the killer's first target, relaying her sexual fantasies to her psychiatrist (Michael Caine) before actually living one of them out after the film's celebrated cat-and-mouse sequence in a Manhattan art museum. The focus then switches to a murder witness (De Palma's then-girlfriend Nancy Allen) and Dickinson's grieving whiz-kid son (Keith Gordon), who attempt to solve the murder while staying one step ahead (or so they think) of the crude detective (Dennis Franz) assigned to the case. Propelled by Pino Donaggio's lush and stimulating score, De Palma's visuals provide seductive counterpoint to his brashly candid dialogue, and the plot conceals its own implausibility with morbid thrills and intoxicating suspense. If you're not laughing at De Palma's shameless audacity, you're sure to be on the edge of your seat. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
Arsenal: Legends Boxset (Henry / Bergkamp / Wright) (3 Discs)
High-speed sc-fi action movie set in the year 2033 where a rogue Automatic J76 part man part machine butler handyman and defender runs riot on the eve of a press conference to announce its invention. It must be stopped at all costs...
Brad Pitt and Vinnie Jones star in this tale of a London jewel heist, the new film from the director of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
24' is an innovative television drama where the entire series takes place in one day. Each of the 24 episodes covers one hour told in real time. And all the time the clock keeps ticking... This box set contains all three series of the high-octane adventures of Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) and his CTU team.
An exceptional performance of Arrigo Boito's 'Mefistofele' conducted by Maurizo Arena.
Complete two episodes taken from the second series of this hugely successful television series starring John Thaw as the legendary Jack Regan and Dennis Waterman as sidekick George Carter.
Sex and the Silver Screen is one of the most essential authoritative and compelling documentary series on the history of cinema ever made. In six fascinating parts it explores the 100 year evolution of sex and censorship in cinema tracing the continuing battle between filmmakers and the censors over the depiction of sex on the screen. Hosted by Raquel Welch it features over 60 Hollywood stars including Harrrison Ford Dennis Hopper Dan Aykroyd Patrick Stewart Marisa Tomei Daryl Hannah Sally Field Melanie Griffith as well as acclaimed directors including Oliver Stone Sydney Pollack & Richard Donner and scenes from more than 120 of the most famous and controversial movies of all time. Through a virtual non-stop succession of film clips Sex and the Silver Screen exposes the scandals the successes the sordid slease and the cinematic simulation of sex on celluloid and in doing so it also serves as a complete and comprehensive history of the movie industry itself. Episodes Comprise: 1. Sex and the Silent Screen 2. The Temptations of Eve 3. Censored 4. Hollywood Comes of Age 5. Look Ma No Clothes 6. Going All the Way
Seventh Moon
In 1972 it was the jungles of 'Nam. In 1985 it's the streets of America. Different places same job. Upon his return from Vietnam an ex-soldier finds his neighborhood in Atlanta has deteriorated badly and is being terrorized by a vicious street gang. He calls some of his GI buddies and together they hatch a plan to get rid of the gang.
Based on an incredible true story The Express follows the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis (Rob Brown) the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. Following his draft by the NFL tragedy struck the star athlete and he was never able to take the professional field. But his tale would forever change the face of professional sports. Raised in poverty in Pennsylvania coal-mining country Davis overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to become an unstoppable running back for the Syracuse Orangemen. Under the guidance of coach Ben Schwartzwalder (Dennis Quaid)-a hard-nosed surrogate father with an obsession for winning a national championship - Davis would develop from an impressive high-school athlete into a legend. While everyone agreed Ernie Davis was a miracle player few thought this quiet young man would become an icon for the burgeoning civil rights movement dividing America in the early 1960s. Refusing to play by the unspoken racist rules of the day Davis broke through one barrier after another to alter the way fans looked at men of his color. Though leukemia struck the player a terrible blow in the prime of his life his spirit soared when most would crumble. Forcing his bull-headed coach to re-examine a life lived in color-based privilege Davis would join the ranks of black pioneers who inspired a movement that smashed barriers on and off the playing field.
The third series of cult comedy set in a second hand bookshop. Dylan Moran stars as the bohemian and frequently drunk owner who has one major problem with his line of work: he hates customers! Help is at hand however in the form of mild-mannered Manny (Bill Bailey) who proves to be something of a star at selling books and Fran (Tamsin Greig)their under achieving friend. This dubious trio form a family of sorts to protect each other from the realities of modern London but nothing can protect them from each other! Black books is a haven of books wine and conversation the only threat to the groups peace and prosperity is their own limitless stupidity. Episodes comprise: 1. Manny Come Home 2. Elephants And Hens 3. Moo-ma And Moo-pa 4. A Little Flutter 5. The Travel Writer 6. Party
The UFC is the World's premiere mixed martial arts sports company bringing together various disciplines including karate jiu-jitsu kickboxing boxing and sumo. 'UFC48: Payback' features Ken Shamrock vs. Kimo Leopoldo and Frank Mir vs. Tim Sylvia for the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
SANTA'S BEST FRIEND IS COMING TO TOWN! When Santa's dog Toby gets left behind at a home in suburban Iowa during a test sleigh flight before Christmas, he has to convince the Anderson family of his true identity so that they can help him find his way back to the North Pole before Christmas Eve! Along the way, Toby will have to help the kids deal with some growing pains, foil the evil plans of a crooked mall Santa and his elf henchmen, and most importantly, help Dad discover the true meaning of Christmas.
This film set a popular style which was subsequently seen in such films as `Zorro` `The Scarlet Pimpernel` and countless others. It has a pattern which was followed in `Babes In Toyland` (1934) and `The Bohemian Girl` (1936) and contains some superb sequences. Originally called `Fra Diavolo` this film is based on the 1830 comic operetta of that name by Daniel F Auber. The film was subsequently called `The Devil's Brother` `Bogus Bandits` and `Virtuous Tramps`. Ollie and Stan pl
A young students promising athletics career is cut short. School bullies smash his leg leaving him semi-crippled. Brooding and twisted he strikes back using spectacular and brutal methods he wreaks powerful revenge on each of his assailants. There is almost no limit to the ingenuity of his murderous imagination.
Some thirty years after Arlis witnesses his father murdering a family he runs into Kay who happens to be the family's baby who was spared. Taking to the road the couple slowly discover feelings for each other until a figure from the past awakens a dark memory...
An improvisational comedy using a handful of actors playing characters competing in an actual poker tournament.
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