The Women Of Brewster Place is a gripping and loving group portrait of seven women whose backs are literally against the wall: a surrounding wall whose brick facade has turned the address of Brewster Place into both a real and symbolic dead end. It is a street overflowing with tales of courage and anguish. For the women who call this home (played by Oprah Winfrey Robin Givens and Cicely Tyson among others) Brewster Place is a source of conflicts amid the dark and overcrowded tenements. Despite their different backgrounds these women are ultimately united in a single act of courage against the walls of racism sexism and violence in a stirring climax.
Set in the 1820s the story centres on beautiful young Alice Maybell played by OSCAR Nominee British-born actress Naomi Watts' (21 Grams King Kong Mulholland Drive). Orphaned as a child Alice is brought up by the local squire Fairfield 'Derek Jacobi' (The King's Speech Gladiator). When she comes of age it becomes clear that Squire Fairfield has designs on Alice but is dismayed that Alice and her secret love the Squire's eldest son Charles 'Iain Glen' (Game of Thrones Downton Abbey) plan to elope. Aided and abetted by Charles' younger brother Harry 'Jack Davenport' (Pirates of the Caribbean) the young couple flee to Carwell Grange escaping the furious Squire. At the mysterious and gloomy Carwell Alice begins to realise that the Fairfield men are not all they seem. She then becomes plagued by nightmares about a macabre amorphous being stalking her. Horror eventually gives way to tragedy and Alice now a mother becomes embroiled in the dark secrets of the family's past and the evil ambitions of its present.
This unique programme features sixteen great conductors of the 20th Century in rehearsal and performance. Fascinating archive footage is accompanied by first-hand recollections of these legendary conductors by some of today's most eminent musicians. Conductors included: Sir John Barbirolli Sir Thomas Beecham Leonard Bernstein Fritz Busch Wilhelm Furtwangler Herbert von Karajan Otto Klemperer Serge Koussevitsky Arthur Nikisch Fritz Reiner Leopold Stokowski Richard Strauss
Heroes is an action-packed US drama following the lives of ordinary people who discover they have extraordinary abilities. Their only destiny is to save the world.
Titles Comprise: Her Desperate Choice: When the courts fail to protect her daughter from her suspected paedophile husband a mother is forced to join an underground network that protects mothers and abused children in this alarming drama starring Faith Ford and Kyle Secor. Jody Murdock is convinced that her ex-husband has been molesting their daughter Samantha - but is unable to prove it. Now Jody feels she has no choice: she takes Samantha and heads 'underground' into a secret and well-run network that provides them with new identities and a safe place to live. But Jody's ex refuses to accept the loss of his daughter and sets off in relentless pursuit of the fugitives. Even if Jody now has a new love in her life will she and Samantha ever gain the peace and security they so desperately need? Two Small Voices: Sybil Goldrich and Kathleen Anneken could not be more different. Sybil is a wealthy Californian and Kathleen an ordinary housewife. But both have fallen gravely ill after undergoing silicone implant surgery and are ignored and mistreated when they try to sue. Sybil and Kathleen are 'two small voices' who refused to be silenced. They join forces to take their case to the FDA - but as the medical and big business communities close ranks against them Sybil and Kathleen realise they have an epic battle on their hands. Face Value: Marla Hanson's dreams of becoming a top New York model were shattered when she was attacked and slashed across the face sustaining wounds requiring nearly 150 stitches. Marla's modelling career was finished but her ordeal had only just begun. When her case came to court the defence attorney tore into her accusing her of being a prostitute and using sex to further her career. But Marla fought back against these accusations and her exceptional courage made her not only America's most famous victim but a champion for others who had suffered in the same way. Race Against The Harvest: This dramatic story tells of the fierce conflict that arises between a wheat farmer and a harvester when the harvester refuses to wait for the farmer's wheat to dry after rain. To complicate matters the two men were once in partnership and they still are brothers-in-law. Crossing The Line: Laura a former basketball star is forced to coach her local team when their coach suffers a heart attack. The team continue to lose under Laura's direction and the fans begin to become violently involved with the games. As the arguments and violence start to get out of hand the girls find themselves teaching everyone a lesson in sportsmanship... No One Could Protect Her: Just days after her papergirl is found murdered Jessica Rayner is raped and assaulted in her home by a crazed intruder who is forced to flee before he kill her. This is not the end of her ordeal. The clever killer repeatedly taunts and terrifies Jessica - though failing each time to kill off this vital witness to his crimes. But Jessica is determined to fight back and begins to piece together clues to work out when the killer might strike again. And this time she'll be ready for him...
Famous for being the first ever colour film to be made in New Zealand this Rank 1954 feature is overflowing with beautiful scenery colour and set pieces. It is 1821 and adventuring seafarer Philip Wayne (Jack Hawkins) and Paddy Clarke (Noel Purcell) have set ashore to explore the Bay of Plenty. Stumbling upon a Mori burial cave they are captured and sentenced to death by the Mori for desecrating the resting place of their ancestors. Wayne's prowess impresses the Mori chief Hongi Tepe (Inia Te Wiata) and he offers Wayne a chance to save his life by enduring a trial by challenge. When Wayne succeeds the chief adopts him as his honorary son but Wayne has to return to his ship and back to England. When skullduggery breaks out on board ship Wayne finds himself at the mercy of the British authorities and decides to return to the Pacific with his new wife Marion (Glynis Johns) and a crew that includes the sexually charged Wishart (Kenneth Williams). With a tense standoff emerging between the indigenous Moris and the colonial British the situation rises to boiling point when the beautiful Mori girl Maona (Laya Raki) rejects the advances of Wishart.
Meet the most unconventional investigative duo of any time - detective Jeff Slade and temporal scientist Holly Turner in this mystery adventure series. High speed chases and intriguing puzzles are solved with the aid of their unreliable time machine in this stylish fast-paced drama.
The Bucket List Two terminally ill men escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of to-dos before they die. Space Cowboys When a retired engineer is called upon to rescue a failing satellite, he insists that his equally old teammates accompany him into space. Something's Gotta Give A swinger on the cusp of being a senior citizen with a taste for young women falls in love with an accomplished woman closer to his age.
Made with the full cooperation of the real-life Texas Rangers this sprawling historical western stars Fred MacMurray as Jim Hawkins one of three outlaws working the Lone Star State in the years following the American Civil War. Both Jim Hawkins and his partner in crime Wahoo Jones (Jack Oakie) decide to go straight but their bandit pal Sam McGee (Lloyd Nolan) has not quite seen the light as they have. Eventually Jim and Wahoo join the fledgling Texas Rangers an organization dedicated to bringing law order and honest government to their state - all the while McGee cuts a swath of terror with his new gang. When the two reformed outlaws are assigned to bring in their old friend Sam Jim stalls but Wahoo accepts. However McGee has a vcious surprise in wait for his former associate and death is on the table. Needless to say Jim vows to bring McGee to justice dead or alive...
One of the highest rated sitcoms of the 1970s attracting 16 million viewers at the peak of its popularity Love Thy Neighbour explores the culture clash between black and white neighbours Bill Reynolds (Rudolph Walker) and Eddie Booth (Jack Smethurst). This release features episodes one and two of Series One.
In Atlanta several African-American children have been murdered. James Belushi and Gregory Hines play the two reporters who put their own lives on the line to expose the sinister truth behind the killings as they take on corrupt city officials who want to keep their findings under wraps. A heart-wrenching drama based on a true story.
A rancher on his way to hire a schoolteacher is stranded miles from anywhere after the train he is on is robbed. Taking shelter with outlaw relatives he used to run with they all decide he can assist on one last bank job...
Four young people win a competition of a lifetime; Jo (Scarlett Alice Johnson – Adulthood), Max (Jack Gordon – Heartless) Gwen (Elen Rhys - Season Of The Witch) and Dave (Michael Jibson – Cemetery Junction) are heading off on an all expenses paid trip to New York courtesy of the social network site ‘All2gethr.com’. As they board the private jet, they are asked to relinquish their mobile phones and take part in the in-flight entertainment - a new online gaming experience.Once airborne the games begin, and it soon becomes evident through a series of twisted and sickening tasks, that the passengers’ mystery host knows far more than they ever dared imagine, but are they all as innocent as they seem?Trapped 30,000 feet in the air and with no escape, the four find themselves set on a horrific course, forcing them to play for their lives and leading to a gruesome and bloody twist. A breathless psychological horror film for the 21st century, when you live your life online, there is no Esc…Special Features: Trailer Gallery – Trailer / Teaser 1 / Teaser 2 / Teaser 3 Short Film – Fixed Penalty Gag Reel Outtake & Deleted Scenes - Outtake Jack Loses It / Deleted Scene 1/ Deleted Scene 2 Making of Featurette Gallery
Part of a new collection of DVDs charting the outstanding range of Frank Sinatra's live performances. A man who put a unique stamp on the music of the 20th Century. Featuring many classic songs. Tracklist: Instrumental Medley of It Was A Very Good Year All The Way & My Kind Of Town The Lady Is A Tramp I Get A Kick Out Of You Let Me Try Again Autumn In New York I've Got You Under My Skin (Bad Bad) Leroy Brown Angel Eyes You Are The Sunshine Of My Life The House I L
You can't cheat an honest man. Jack Steve and Goat are East-End Spivs. They spend their time wheeling and dealing wherever and whenever they can. It's not until Jack and the others get involved with a guy called Villa and they are landed with a big payday they have been waiting for when they realise what a mess they are into. At the back of the lorry they have smuggled goods in they find illigal immegrants. Most of them escape but they are left with 2 kids; a boy and a girl and have to decide what to do with them...Are they going to look after them and feed them clothe them and love them? Or are they going to leave them on the streets of East-End London...
Don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry... Mild-mannered research scientist David Banner (Bill Bixby) finds he must offer this heroic warning after exposure to gamma radiation transforms him into the terrifying and enraged Hulk (Lou Ferringo). This 10-disc set of The Incredible Hulk includes all the heart pounding episodes from Season 1 and 2.
Titles Comprise: Vampire Secrets: In this fascinating journey through time HISTORY uncovers the ancient folkloric origins of blood-craving creatures from beyond the grave. Bram Stoker: This fascinating programme introduces the man behind one of literature's most enduring creations. MonsterQuest: Movie Monsters Vampires in America: We investigate cases of people who thirst for blood. Can science separate the fact from the fiction surrounding these creatures of the night? Origins Of The Vampire: The fictional vampire is rooted in a grim reality the vampire legend grew out of actual incidents and horrifying encounters with death and the unknown. We investigate the vampire. History's Mysteries The Real Dracula: The exploits of the fictional vampires pale in comparison to the horrors committed by Vlad THE REAL DRACULA! We look at the truth behind the fiction. Cities of the Underworld: Dracula's Underground: We unearth the facts and myths of Bucharest's most famous figure Vlad the Impaler more commonly known as Dracula. Travelling underground to explore secret prisons caves and dungeons.
Back in the 1980s, there were few phenomena bigger than the Transformers. A hugely popular toy line, it also spawned a long-running comic book, a hit feature film and successful animated television series. Transformers--Original Series, Volume One collects five episodes of the hit television series: the epic, three-part "The Ultimate Doom", plus two episodes that have never before been available in the UK ("Fire on the Mountain" and "War of the Dinobots"). Epic in scope, the story of the Transformers was a timeless, if unsophisticated, tale of good versus evil: the heroic Autobots battled to prevent the evil Decepticons from realising their goal of universal conquest. The resulting civil war raged for millions of years, draining the energy resources from their home planet Cybertron and leading the two robotic races to earth. Here, they continue their war, using their unique ability to alter their bodies to take on the form of earthly vehicles, weapons and creatures. In the morass of bad 80s' cartoons, the Transformers shone like a beacon on Saturday mornings--excellent animation (for many in the US and UK, it was their first introduction to Japanese manga, albeit basic) and characters with real personalities and depth (for most children of the 80s, Autobot leader Optimus Prime was a very real hero). For the ever-growing legions of Transformers fans out there, as well as any 80s' nostalgia buffs, Transformers--Original Series, Volume One is required viewing.--Robert Burrow
The world's greatest villain (Steve Carell) has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes.
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