The Exorcist The belief in evil - and that evil can be cast out. From these two strands of faith author William Peter Blatty and director William Friedkin wove The Exorcist the frightening and realistic story of an innocent girl inhabited by a malevolent entity. The Exorcist II: The Heretic Pasuzu the incarnation of evil cast out of little Regan by Father Merrin returns to torment her once again... The Exorcist III A serial killer haunts the streets of
A big Oscar winner in 1975, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest still holds up remarkably well. Ken Kesey's novel, an allegory of repression and rebellion set in a mental hospital in the early 1960s, is cannily adapted by Czech director Milos Forman into a comedy drama with a cool, unassuming, near-documentary look. Jack Nicholson has his most jacknicholsonian role as Randle P McMurphy, a livewire troublemaker who unwisely cons his way out of prison and into a mental institution without realising he has switched from serving a sentence with a release date to being committed until adjudged sane by the same people he is winding up on a daily basis. Louise Fletcher, in a career-defining turn, is Nurse Ratched, the soft-spoken sadist who represents the worst type of matronly authoritarianism and clashes with Randle all down the line. Taking another look at the picture after all these years, it's a surprise that all the unknown actors who seemed like real mental patients have graduated to becoming prolific character actor stars: Danny DeVito, Christopher Lloyd, Vincent Schiavelli, Brad Dourif, the late Will Sampson, Sidney Lassick, Michael Berryman. Unlike many Best Picture Oscar winners, this deals with profound subject matter without seeming self-important: Forman's approach and all-round great acting make it play as a small character story as well as a Big Statement about the human condition. Full marks also for Jack Nitzsche's musical saw-based score. On the DVD: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest comes to DVD in a two-disc special edition with a great-looking anamorphic 1.85:1 print and 5.1 Dolby Digital soundtrack, plus tracks in French and Italian and optional subtitles in half a dozen languages. Disc 2 has the trailer, about 13 minutes of deleted scenes (mostly from the first third of the film, and all pretty good) and a making-of retrospective documentary with interesting material from producers Michael Douglas (who inherited the rights from Kirk) and Saul Zaentz, Forman, screenwriter Bo Goldman and many cast-members (though not Nicholson). There's also a commentary track by Forman, Douglas and others which repeats a few things from the documentary but also goes into more scene-specific detail about the development and shooting. --Kim Newman
Something Special: Out And About - Hello Mr. Tumble
More adventures with Shaun the Sheep and friends.
Join Justin, Robert the Robot and Little Monster as they celebrate Christmas in this CBeebies hit.
When Hannah Stern a 13 year-old girl neglectful to her Jewish heritage and ""tired of remembering "" goes to open the door to the prophet Elijha during the Seder she finds herself in 1940s Poland. After being sent to a Nazi concentration camp she must use her knowledge of the future to survive the past and learn something about the importance of remembering.
John Thaw stars in this critically acclaimed BBC drama based on the wartime career of Sir Arthur 'Bomber' Harris the Commander in chief of Bomber Command from 1942-1945.
Vampires with machine guns what's not to love? Sebastian Crockett is in for the ride of his life when his night of desire with sexy, alluring cougar Vanessa turns into a fight for survival when she introduces him to some of her friends - a coven of hungry vampires - at a remote farmhouse. As if Sebastian's night couldn't get any worse, a heavily armed band of mercenary vampire hunters led by the steadfast Colonel Bingham crashes the party - and much like the vampires, they're out for blood.....it's going to be a night to remember! Eat Locals is the directorial debut of actor Jason Flemyng (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch), and features fight direction from Jason Statham (Snatch, Spy) as well as an all star cast, including Charlie Cox (Daredevil), Dexter Fletcher (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Layer Cake), Mackenzie Crook (Game of Thrones, Pirates of the Caribbean), Tony Curran (Gladiator), Eve Myles (Broadchuch), Vincent Regan (300), Ruth Jones (Gavin and Stacey), Annette Crosbie (Into the Woods), and Freema Agyeman (Doctor Who).
Queenie's Castle: The Complete Series
Winner of the Royal Television Society award for Best Daytime Programme 2018 All five episodes from the eighth series of the BBC drama created by Jimmy McGovern and produced by Colin McKeown. Each episode tells a self-contained contemporary story in which the characters have reached a turning point in their lives and are trying to move on. In this series, an Afghani refugee faces the prospect of deportation after eleven years of living in the UK, a mother struggles with the idea of her children growing up and no longer needing her and a divorced couple find comfort in each other when their daughter is rushed to hospital. The episodes are: 'Eighteen', 'Empty Nest', 'Burden', 'Zero' and 'Our House'.
CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters
Shaun The Sheep: Party Animals
This critically acclaimed comedy series sees Al Murray The Pub Landlord interview more of his favourite stars from the world of entertainment and showbiz (while undoubtedly offering some of his own notorious Common Sense advice). Major music acts are also allowed to perform (well only if they agree to finish the show with a Queen song - The Guv''s favourite band) and expect the usual master class of quick-fire interaction with members of the studio audience.
Join Justin, Robert the Robot and Little Monster for lots of fun and games from the CBEEBIES hit!
Experience first hand the legacy of the original Warrior Poet! Experts analyse Dylans greatest music and performances. this 2 disc set features an analysis of Dylan's music and behind the scenes stories from Rob Stoner bassist on the Rolling Thunder Revue Tour in depth evaluations from published Dylan experts Andrew Muir and Mike Marqusee views from Bob Makin a New Jersey journalist at The Courier and further insights from biographer and music journalist Tony Fletcher and TV film maker music scene veteran and major Dylan fan Mick Gold!
McBusted never do anything by halves and their first DVD proves just that, featuring not one but two DVDs - TourPlay and McBusted Live at the 02. TourPlay is a movie in its own right, offering unrestricted access to the band throughout one crazy summer on the road, as they packed out UK arenas. James, Matt, Tom, Danny, Dougie and Harry allow a behind the scenes view of one of the biggest musical events of recent years and a chance to get up close and personal in a series of endearingly honest.
CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters
A tantalizing and seductive insight into the sexy world of the luxury five-star hotel industry a place where money not only talks but can buy you just about anything you desire. Inspired by Imogen Edwards-Jones' revelatory novel of life behind the scenes of London's top class hotels an impressive cast of young acting talent come together in this original eight-part drama series to reveal life beyond the glamour and facade of the smiling faces and glittering chandeliers. Instead delve deeper into the frenetic non-stop hidden culture of the hotel staff; from the discreet concierge to the flamboyant bar managers - everyone has a story. A fantastic expose of a world of hedonism and excess where for just one night you can be who you want to be.
This award-winning BBC TV series uses Makaton sign language and is aimed at children with learning and communication difficulties - but it has also proved incredibly popular with many other pre-school viewers. These eight new episodes focus on everyday aspects of young children's lives and feature clowning and tomfoolery from the irrepressible Mr Tumble (as well as Lord Tumble Aunt Polly and Grandad Tumble). Justin and his friends set off on exciting quests - including gentle adventures at a playgroup a music festival and a village fete. 1. Nature Trail 2. Play 3. Sport 4. Village Fete 5. Festival 6. London 7. Art 8. Baby
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