Earth. Early in the 21st Century. Much has changed since the last Mortal Kombat. A universe that was once balanced by a system based on honour and tradition is now governed by chaos and deceit. Dark forces from sinister realms have begun invading Earth. The only warriors who could possibly meet this challenge are the Defenders of the Realm. The Secret of Quan Chi - Quan Chi a free-roaming sorcerer versed in the dark arts uses an ancient gem to turn our heroes against one another
Workaholic lawyer Robert Layton didn't even know he needed a miracle until it happened. But when it did it transformed his life opened both his eyes and heart to a totally new world and made him realise what matters most in life. The heart-warming - and often heart-breaking - story of how this happened is told in The Christmas Shoes a delightful 'festive season' drama for all the family.
The Grudge (Dir. Takashi Shimizu 2004): American nurse Karen Davis (Sarah Michelle Gellar) living and working in Tokyo is drawn to an odd house and exposed to a mysterious supernatural curse one that locks a person in a powerful rage before claiming their life and spreading to another victim... Produced by Sam Raimi The Grudge sees Sarah Michelle Gellar changing tack from her 'Buffy' guise in this superior chiller directed by Takashi Shimizu adapted from his
The stakes are high. The trap is set. There's no one left to trust. Mike Santini (Rob Lowe) is a by-the-book New York detective whose rise to the top has stalled in the aftermath of a bribery scandal. But when he brings in Eddie Myers (Sam Neill) banker for the Mob and key prosecution witness on America's biggest ever money-laundering trial it looks like Santini's career may be back on track. Holed up with Myers in a safe house while the FBI finalise their case Santini is stunne
Hendrix. The man the musician the legend. From his youth in Seattle to his death in London Jimi Hendrix (Wood Harris - Remember the Titans The Siege) was a unique talent who never compromised his dream of making music that brought the people together. Jimi soon finds his own band to play at the hip 'Cafe Wha?' where Jimi meets Chas Chandler a musician and record producer. The pair head to England where his new band The Jimi Hendrix Experience captivates the British music scene. During one incredible performance Jimi catches the eye of manager Michael Jeffrey (Billy Zane - Titanic The Phantom) and soon after they sign a contract. In 1969 Jimi reaches the apex of his career with his classic rendition of the 'Star Sprangled Banner' at Woodstock. Soon however his drug abuse takes it's toll and in 1970 he dies of asphxia while in a barbiturate-induced sleep. In the end his dream did come true... even today Hendrix fans are united around the world by the love of his music.
Animated Classics Double Bill of Mortal Kombat Defenders Of The Realm containing; Overthrown & Kombat Begins Again.
Earth. Early in the 21st Century. Much has changed since the last Mortal Kombat. A universe that was once balanced by a system based on honour and tradition is now governed by chaos and deceit. Dark forces from sinister realms have begun invading Earth. The only warriors who could possibly meet this challenge are the Defenders of the Realm. Overthrown - On the anniversary of her father's death Princess Kitana has planned a rebellion against Shao Kahn. If it succeeds Kitana will reclaim the throne of Outworld - leaving Liu Kang and the MKs. Skin Deep - Kitana is confronted with her past when a handsome young Ninja from Outworld seeks her out. It is clear Kitana once had feelings for him which stirs jealousy in Liu Kang. But the ninja proves to be working for Shao Kahn. Kitana is abducted to Outworld and Liu Kang must follow. Amends - While tracking Kano and the Black Dragon Organisation the MKs discover they have a phantom ally who turns out to be Kabal. Having been disfigured by Shao Kahn Kabal is discovered a freak. Sonya overcomes her own revulsion and then helps the others to see past the ugliness to the man inside. Resurrection - With the help of the Shadow Priests the Emperor Shao Kahn succeeds in resurrecting Shang Tsung. The Emperor then dispatches Shang to Earth Realm armed with the most powerful weapon of them all the Warrior King's Orb of nature!
The Exorcism Of Emily Rose What happened to Emily? Based on a true story. In 1976 the Catholic Church officially recognised the demonic possession of a German college freshman. During her exorcism the young woman died and the priest stood trial for causing her death. Academy Award nominee Laura Linney plays an attorney who defends the priest. The case reawakens her faith. (Dir. Scott Derrickson 2005) Gothika: ""Just because someone is dead doesn't mean they're gone."" A brilliant psychiatrist wakes up as a patient in the very asylum where she worked with no memory of having killed her husband.... (Dir. Mathieu Kassovitz 2003) The Grudge: American nurse Karen Davis (Sarah Michelle Gellar) living and working in Tokyo is drawn to an odd house and exposed to a mysterious supernatural curse one that locks a person in a powerful rage before claiming their life and spreading to another victim... Produced by Sam Raimi 'The Grudge' sees Sarah Michelle Gellar changing tack from her 'Buffy' guise in this superior chiller directed by Takashi Shimizu adapted from his own Japanese horror classic. (Dir. Takashi Shimizu 2004)
God Bless the Child - Through circumstances beyond her control Theresa Johnson is forced into a life living rough on the streets with her young daughter Hilary. Outreach worker Calvin Reed advises Theresa that the only way to save Hilary is to place her with a foster family and Theresa must face the most heart-breaking and courageous decision of her life. Trail of Tears - Annie Cook and Cheryl Harris have nothing in common except that they have both fallen victim to the same horrible crime: their ex-husbands have abducted their children. United by tragedy they join forces to embark upon a desperate search to recover their most precious possessions and soon a very special supportive bond is forged between the two women as their hopes are raised dashed then raised again.
One of a series of revisionist Vietnam cinema released in the late 1980s, Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket is essentially split into two stories linked by a number of characters. The film follows new recruit Joker (Matthew Modine) and his fellow soldiers through their basic training and into combat in Vietnam. The first half is a chilling portrayal of military brutality and de-humanisation, mainly at the hands of Sgt Hartman (played at a level of staggering intensity by ex-Marine Lee Ermey), that centres around the tragic character of Private Pyle, a young man pushed to the edge of his endurance. The tone of the film is no less harsh when transported to the combat zone as we see the results of the training process in action: the young men turned into unquestioning killing machines. Joker is perhaps the one exception, a soldier with "Born to Kill" written on his helmet who also sports a peace sign on his lapel. But the film finds itself caught in the trap of many of the war movies of the time--how to create audience empathy with characters who are essentially in the wrong. It's a dilemma that Full Metal Jacket never really solves, although as a spectacle the film is a masterpiece. Made in the days before CGI became the norm, the battle sequences--filmed, rather bizarrely, in London's Docklands before its redevelopment--are hugely realistic and are perhaps the key moments of the movie, heightening the disorientation and fear felt by the soldiers. By offering no more than a snapshot of the Vietnam conflict (the action deals with one individual skirmish), Kubrick cleverly leaves any judgement on the war to the audience, although clearly attempting to influence them. The fate of the characters who survive is also left in the balance, but we can perhaps imagine what awaits them. On the DVD: Part of a series of Kubrick DVD reissues, Full Metal Jacket has been treated to the full remastering and restoration treatment. The battle sequences have benefited the most, gaining a new audio and visual crispness and clarity that adds to their already impressive sense of realism--you can almost feel the heat searing from the screen and the explosions detonating around you. Maybe not the best war film ever made, as some may claim, but certainly one to take you right to the heart of the action. --Phil Udell
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