George Clooney's directorial debut is an adaptation of the cult memoir of TV game show impressario Chuck Barris, in which he purports to have been a CIA hitman!
Spinning off from the legendary television pop show Six-Five Special this star-studded song-filled feature centres on an aspiring young singer taking her first step towards fame when she catches the 'Six-Five Special' to London. To her surprise she finds the train packed with an array of '50s showbiz talent – and as the musical artistes rehearse en route she gets a ringside seat to performances by Lonnie Donegan Cleo Laine and Johnny Dankworth Petula Clark The John Barry Seven and many more! Scripted by Carry On stalwart Norman Hudis and featuring comic relief from Mike and Bernie Winters Six-Five Special is presented here in a brand-new High Definition transfer from the original film elements. Also included is the edited 1962 re-release: Calling All Cats. Special Features: Original theatrical trailers Calling All Cats Promotional material PDF Film and Music Notes by Geoff Leonard and Pete Walker
In the wake of the Columbine high school massacre acclaimed documentary filmmaker Michael Moore's latest film takes a critical look at America's obsessive gun culture.
Now in high definition. George Clooney makes his directorial debut with this frenetic, visually dazzling black comedy. Based on notorious television producer Chuck Barris' unauthorised autobiography, Clooney's film reinforces Barris' outlandish claim that he lived a secret life as a hitman for the CIA. Sam Rockwell stars as Barris, a fresh-faced dreamer who moves to New York to find success in television. Pretty soon, he's written a hit song (Palisades Park), has shacked up with the ultra-peppy Penny (Drew Barrymore), and has his first successful game show, The Dating Game. But as if that weren't enough excitement, he is soon recruited by CIA Special Agent Jim Byrd (Clooney) to become a hired killer for the federal government. As Barris' subsequent shows (The Newlywed Game, The Gong Show) take off, the conflicted producer uses them as a front for his undercover job, chaperoning winning couples all over the world while performing his deadly duties after hours. Along the way, he meets a shady cast of characters--including a sultry assassin (Julia Roberts)--who threatens to blow his cover and ruin his television career forever. Adapted by the daring and mischievous Charlie Kaufman, Clooney's film features yet another electrifying performance from Rockwell (Moon, Iron Man 2).
Spinning off from the legendary television pop show Six-Five Special this star-studded song-filled feature centres on an aspiring young singer taking her first step towards fame when she catches the 'Six-Five Special' to London. To her surprise she finds the train packed with an array of '50s showbiz talent – and as the musical artistes rehearse en route she gets a ringside seat to performances by Lonnie Donegan Cleo Laine and Johnny Dankworth Petula Clark The John Barry Seven and many more! Scripted by Carry On stalwart Norman Hudis and featuring comic relief from Mike and Bernie Winters Six-Five Special is presented here in a brand-new High Definition transfer from the original film elements. Also included is the edited 1962 re-release: Calling All Cats. Special Features: Original theatrical trailers Calling All Cats Promotional material PDF Film and Music Notes by Geoff Leonard and Pete Walker
Hypnotic and Haunting! A hothouse of sexual tension and secret longing that is hard to shake. -Peter Travers ROLLING STONE Andrew Birkin's chilling adaptation of Ian McEwan's (The Comfort Of Strangers) novel is a disturbing tale of childhood survival in a moral wasteland. Fearing foster homes and adoption four recently orphaned siblings decide to keep their mother's death a secret burying her in a cement locker in the basement. The Lolita-like Julie (Charlotte Gainsbourg of Jane Eyre and The Little Thief) quickly adapts to the role of surrogate mother caring for the younger children and picking up a thirtysomething boyfriend. Fifteen-year old Jack however is only concerned with his developing sexuality and his increasing infatuation with his sister. When the intrusive curiosity of Julie's boyfriend threatens to expose their secret Jack finally assumes the mature role of family protector. As he slowly wins Julie's respect their gentle flirtation results in a devastating and forbidden consummation. Fraught with sexual tension and suspense The Cement Garden is a chilling look at unrestrained adolescent desire.
Available for the first time on DVD! In 1969 the founding members of three of the most acclaimed bands of the '60s united to form the first rock 'supergroup' - Crosby Stills & Nash. LONG TIME COMIN' showcases their unforgettable 20-plus years together with a nostalgic musical and visual career retrospective of rare TV appearances recording sessions revealing interviews and exciting concert footage spanning their entire career. Includes performances by The Byrds The Hollies and
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride is another made-for-video sequel to a Disney masterpiece. As with the Beauty and the Beast and Pocahontas sequels, most of the recognisable vocal talents return, creating a worthwhile successor to the highest-grossing animated film ever. We pick up the story as the lion king, Simba (voiced by Matthew Broderick) and Nala (Moira Kelly) have a new baby cub, a girl named Kiara (Neve Campbell). Like her father before, she seeks adventure and ends up outside the Pridelands, where lions loyal to the evil Scar (who died in the original) have lived with revenge in their hearts. The leader, Zira (a spunky turn from Suzanne Pleshette), schemes to use her son Kovu (Jason Marsden) to destroy Simba. As luck with have it, Kiara has bumped into Kovu and fallen in love. This all sounds familiar since all of Disney's straight-to-video sequels have played it very safe, nearly repeating the originals' story, tone, and pace. Perhaps there were too many cooks for this production. Besides the two screenplay credits, there are eight other writers credited for additional written material. The look of the film has none of the surprise of the original but is far superior to other animated videos. In fact, the film played in European cinemas. For children, the sequel will be a favourite. The comic antics of Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumba (Ernie Sabella) are enjoyable, as is Andy Dick as Nuka, the mixed-up older son of Zira. And there's plenty of action. The best element is the music. Relying on more African-influenced music, the five songs featured are far superior to those in Disney's other sequels. Zira's song of revenge, "My Lullaby," was cowritten by Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon. The oustanding opening number, "He Lives in You", was created for the Lion King Broadway smash and now finds a whole new audience. --Doug Thomas
An entertaining and insightful one-hour look at the friendly rivalry between Mr. Blue Suede Shoes and Mr. White Buck Shoes who dominated the pop charts in the 1950s. As Pat himself puts it 'I was the salt and he was the pepper'. Included are rare film TV and newsreel clips plus revealing interviews with such luminaries as Dick Clark Tom Jones Glen Campbell Kenny Rogers Phyllis McGuire Bill Medley Arlene Dahl Joe Esposito Shirley Jones and the legends themselves: Elvis and Pat Boone.
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