Cocoon: A group of senior citizens residing in a rest home find their lives turned upside down after they are offered the gift of eternal youth by benevolent aliens in Ron Howard's wonderful tribute to the human spirit. Brian Dennehy is Walter an alien who returns to earth to rescue 20 of his friends now hibernating in cocoons off the coast of Florida. With the help of a charter boat captain (Steve Guttenberg) the cocoons are stored in a deserted swimming pool. When three men
In 1985 Cocoon was a significant trend-bucker amongst summer blockbusters. Whereas other genre efforts were devised to lure a teenage audience into FX extravaganzas, this looked like one for their grandparents. Except that it turned out to be a gentle, affecting tale for all ages. Adapted from David Saperstein's novel, director Ron Howard took great delight in focusing on family relationships and the encroachment of old age (themes that reappeared in nearly all his work from here on). The plot is rather surreal in summary: a group of Florida OAPs befriend aliens in next-door's swimming pool and are rejuvenated to youthful well-being. It's in the FX and characterisations that the story comes alive. Both were acknowledged with Academy Awards; with Don Ameche's supporting role deserving praise for more than just the moment when he does some bodypopping on the dance floor. Wilford Brimley is the real star, a bluff old codger wanting to do right by everyone. Steve Guttenberg provides comic support and allows for a little non-wrinkly nudity with foxy space gal Kitty (Tahnee Welch). ILM's visuals remain polished and inspired, but never allowing us to lose sight of the characters basking in their dazzle. --Paul Tonks
Journey to the most wonderful place in the universe...home. In director Daniel Petrie's sequel to the smash hit 'Cocoon' the retirees who chose to leave earth to live forever return home for a temporary visit with their loved ones while their alien escorts attempt to rescue a cocoon dislodged by a pesky oceanographer (Courteney Cox). Don Ameche is back as Art Selwyn with his friends Ben Luckett (Wilford Brimley) and Joe Finley (Hume Cronyn) and their wives Bess (Gwen Verd
Jack a police officer is taken hostage inside a house that is being used by a gang of bank robbers. When he is left alone with gang member Erin they become attracted to each other... Based on a short story entitled 'The House on Turk Street' by classic pulp novelist Dashiell Hammett.
An inspirational love story about the power of forgiveness and faith in the beauty of life. This Christmas will change the Austin family for ever. With a successful career two fantastic children and the love of his life at his side Andrew Austin had everything. But an unseen diagnosis and unresolved regrets bring change and in an instant life no longer has the order and expectations it once held. As Suzie falls further into illness Andrew and family quietly search for meaning and hope. Facing a hectic Christmas in the city the family retreats to a beloved lake house to share possibly their final Christmas. Away from the distractions their world opens up to an unforgettable moment in time. As the small community as the Lake brings them its own wonderments hearts open in unseen ways. This Christmas they will lean to love and forgive renewing their faith in the beauty of life.
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This well-known film financed by Sam 'Evil Dead' Raimi follows the effects of a deadly virus which turns corpses into flesh-eating zombies. A crack team of soldiers called The Zombie Squad fight a non-stop struggle for life and death....
'Cruel and Unusual' will have you at the edge of your seats as the suspense unfolds in this subtle psychological thriller. Tom Berenger (Training Day) is terrifying as Art Stoner the cold calculating killer that insinuates himself into his victims' lives assuming the identities of his prey. Art seems to have reached the end of his murderous spree as his trail of death and deceit lead him to a small fishing town and a job in an isolated lighthouse. Forging a friendship with Mike (Tygh Runyan Disturbing Behaviour) and a romance with Kate (Rachel Hayward Fear: The Resurrection) the suspense builds as the wait to see if he has left his deadly instincts behind or if this is the latest in a line of doomed relationships. Will the village find out his real identity or will Art get away with bloody murder yet again?
Ernest P. Worrell grows a hand out of the top of head and tries to destroy the world.... The funniest thing since the depression. From his neon lit cave Dr. Otto is on the verge of attaining his deranged dream of world domination. Can that bubble-headed Lance Sterling stop the diabolical scientist with fifteen fingers? Is Otto your old buddy Ernest? Will those wicked wenches ruin their beautiful manicures? If Lance can unravel the riddle without wrinkling his nose... if the
Finally the mighty Clapton in all his guises! From the Yardbirds to Cream this double DVD collectors set examines the motivations behind some of the best music in modern history! Music in Review: The definitive independent film review of Eric Clapton's music on film on record and in concert. Featuring interviews with leading Clapton authorities including Chris Welch author of 'Cream' and Clapton insiders including former band mate Jack Bruce alongside rare archive material from the early days and onwards! Inside Cream: Drawing on rare archive material this independent and candid review revisits every single cream album reassessing the work of the band from their breathtaking debut to untimely demise. Led by Cream lyricist Pete Brown a leading team of experts analyse vintage performances!
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