For anyone interested in voyeurism, role playing, class envy and sexual humiliation, The Servant is an essential buy. Directed by Joseph Losey, scripted by Harold Pinter, it probes away remorselessly at areas other British film-makers would not go near. Dirk Bogarde, the golden boy of 50s British cinema, is transformed into a scheming, unctuous butler, Barrett. Hired by dapper young toff Tony (James Fox), he proceeds gradually to take over his master's life. In one scene, he seduces Tony's fiancée (Wendy Craig). Tony is soon slavering over the voluptuous but vaguely sinister Vera (Sarah Miles), whom he has been told is his butler's sister (in fact, she's Barrett's mistress). Gradually, the lines between master and servant are blurred. Tony becomes beholden to his butler's every whim.Nobody does queasy quite as well as Losey. The American-born director relishes the chance to disrupt the smooth workings of what seems a typical upper-class household. Compared to the bland comedies made at Pinewood in the late 50s, The Servant couldn't help but seem groundbreaking. Thanks to his performance, Bogarde, who'd starred in so many of those comedies, was at last taken seriously as more than a matinee idol. The critics adored the film, which was first released at around the time of the Profumo crisis. "Even if I make 10 better pictures in my lifetime", Losey observed, "I don't suppose one could expect to have such unanimous appreciation and approval again". --Geoffrey Macnab
Thanks to repeated showings on cable television and home video, this speculative thriller has built quite a loyal following since its release in 1978. The provocative "what if?" scenario still packs a punch, even if it is not always believable. James Brolin, Sam Waterston and O J Simpson star as three astronauts who agree to spare the government embarrassment by faking their historic landing on Mars after their spacecraft is determined to be unsafe for blastoff. When a scheming mission controller (Hal Holbrook) plots to kill the astronauts in a staged capsule fire, the trio embarks on a dangerous mission to expose the truth. Elliott Gould costars as the journalist determined to crack the conspiracy, and director Peter Hyams turns up the tension with an exciting chase sequence involving Telly Savalas as an eccentric barnstormer who comes to Gould's aid in his attempt rescue the hoax mission's sole survivor. --Jeff Shannon
It's summertime but that doesn't mean the women of Sex and the City are livin' easy. They've got new loves new responsibilities new choices to make and (oh yes!) a new baby to deal with and that equates to a whole new outlook on being single in New York City. Ready or not Carrie Miranda Charlotte and Samantha are headed for uncharted territory on an all-new season of HBO's smash-hit comedy series Sex and the City!
Sid Halley Champion National Hunt Jockey faces the end of his racing career and his marriage. Crippled by an accident on the turf he is forced into the murky underworld of man's richest sport to take his chances with playboys punters touts and crooks. Inspired by the Dick Francis novel Odds Against.
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James Bolam and Michael French star as father and son doctors in this hugely popular series. Arthur now has his son Tom Tom's wife and their four children around him but he still can't stop interfering.... Episodes comprise: 1. Lost Souls 2. Home To Roost 3. Blood Relations 4. Fertility Rites 5. His Brother's Keeper 6. Old Flames 7. The Miracle Of Ormston 8. The Magnificent Colin 9. The Last Hurrah (Part 1) 10. The Last Hurrah (Part 2)
In the 1970's 'Love Thy Neighbour' was one of the most highly rated programs on television it was always a top ten show and it reached an audience in excess of 16 million viewers. Many a British family laughed when they watched Bill (Black) and Eddie (white) trying to get on and live and work together with hilarious results as their backgrounds and way of lives clashed. 'Love Thy Neighbour' proved to be a very clever comedy every episode showed the wrongs of prejudice as Eddy was s
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Black Joy is a lightly ironic British culture-clash comedy. Trevor Thomas heads the cast as a Guyanan youth who is under the delusion that life will be easier for him in London. No sooner does Thomas set foot in England than he gets tangled up in one disaster after another. The catalyst for most of Our Hero's travails is ""assimilated"" Caribbean Dave Beaton who delivers an antic performance as a streetwise con artist. Black Joy was adapted from Dar
This ultimate collector's edition includes three of James Dean's landmark films. This box set includes Giant East of Eden and Rebel Without a Cause. GiantTexan rancher Bick Benedict visits a Maryland farm to buy a prize horse. Whilst there he meets and falls in love with the owner's daughter Leslie. They are married immediately and return to his ranch. The story of their family and its rivalry with cowboy and (later oil tycoon) Jett Rinkunfolds across two generations. Special Features: Introduction by George Stevens Jr. Commentary by George Stevens Jr. Ivan Moffat and Stephen Farber George Stevens: Filmmakers Who Knew Him Rebel Without a CauseDean stars as the ultimate juvenile delinquent. A lonely misunderstood bad boy from a good family who will do anything to get his parents' attention even if it ends in tragedy. Special Features: Commentary by Douglas L. Rathgeb James Dean Rembered featurette Rebel Without a Cause: Defiant Innocents Dennis Hopper: Memories from the Warner lot Screen tests Wardrobe tests 16 deleted scenes Behind the cameras: Natalie Wood Behind the cameras: Jim Backus Behind the cameras: James Dean Theatrical trailer East of EdenTwo brothers rival for the love of their stern over-bearing widowed father. However when Cal (James Dean) the rejected 'rebel' son discovers that his mother is not dead but running a nearby brothel he decides to tell his brother. This spiteful decision soon leads to the destruction of his relationship with his brother who in a drunken frenzy runs off to enlist in an army unit being shipped overseas to the battlefields of France. Special Features: Commentary by Richards Schickel Forever James Dean (1987 Documentary) East of Eden: Art in Search of Life Screen tests 4 Wardrobe testsDeleted scenes 3/9/1955 NYC premiere Theatrical trailer Collector's Edition Includes: 6-disc Digipack Blu-ray collection featuring all 3 of James Dean's iconic movies: East of Eden Giant and Rebel Without A Cause 3 movie posters 10 photo cards 6 memos 48-page booklet
Episodes Comprise: 1. A Bed with a View 2. Operation Norman 3. The Rumour 4. The Man with the Face 5. Let Them Eat Cake 6. Tangled Web 7. Is There a Doctor in the House
A bumper box set of classic films featuring the voluptuous sex-siren Sophia Loren! Pride And The Passion (Dir. Stanley Kramer 1957): Napoleonic forces are sweeping across Europe and Spain is on the brink of falling to the mighty invasion. Standing alone against the onslaught is one brave fighter and his ragtag band of guerillas. Seizing a gigantic cannon Spanish fighter Miguel (Sinatra) plans to attack Napoleon's army by battering the walls of French-occupied Avila. But because he's untrained in complex weaponry he must rely on the expertise of Captain Trumbell (Grant) a British naval officer. Allies on the battlefield Trumbell and Miguel soon find themselves in a bitter struggle over Miguel's mistress (Loren) a sultry beauty drawn to the captain's refined ways even as they race toward the most harrowing battle of their lives... El Cid (Dir. Anthony Mann 1961): El Cid is an epic movie masterpiece a tribute to one of history's greatest legends. This dazzling spectacle with a cast of thousands fills the screen with action and romance - from knights in armour jousting on horseback to massive battles on sea and land where columns of warriors stretch across the horizon. At the centre of this powerful motion picture is Charlton Heston in the role he was born to play... the immortal El Cid. Heston is the Spanish warrior battling to drive the Moors from Spain with the vision to be just and the courage to be merciful whose love and devotion to the radiant Chimene (Sophia Loren) knows no bounds... Anthony Mann's epic was nominated for three Oscar's but surprisingly returned home empty-handed. The Fall Of The Roman Empire (Dir. Anthony Mann 1964): This classic film re-enacts the spectacular collapse of perhaps the greatest dominion the world has ever known. Pestilence greed and corruption bring a once-proud empire to its knees. Now restored with stunning scenes and a cast of thousands - in battles gladiatorial and otherwise; martyrs burning at the stake; chariot races in the midst of which is the romance between two people.... White Sister (Dir. Alberto Lattuada 1972) The Key (Dir. Carol Reed 1958): In wartime England circa 1941 poorly-armed tugs are sent into U-Boat Alley to rescue damaged Allied ships. An American named David Ross arrives to captain one of these tugs. He's given a key by a fellow tugboat-man -- a key to an apartment and its pretty female resident. Should something happen to the friend Ross can use the key. Countess From Hong Kong (Dir. Charlie Chaplin 1966): Charlie Chaplin's final film is a delightful romantic comedy filled with the clever touches for which he's famous. Written directed and composed by Chaplin it revolves around Russian ''migr'' countess Natascha (Sophia Loren) forced into prostitution in Hong Kong who stows away in wealthy American Ogden's (Marlon Brando's) stateroom to blackmail her way to the States. Since Ogden has a mind of his own and can even resist Natascha's charms what follows is one of the funniest tugs of war ever devised! A wealth of talent supports these stars. There's Chaplin's son Sydney as Brando's cruise companion Tippi Hedren as his icy wife Patrick Cargill as the ultimate gentleman's gentleman and Margaret Rutherford as a dotty old dame. Chaplin himself tops it off with a cameo as the ship's steward! The gags are pure Charlie and his actors make the most of them sailing in and out of slamming doors and outrageous situations with ease!
Episodes Comprise: 1. That Touch of Mink (1962) 2. The Grass Is Greener (1960) 3. Indiscreet (1958) 4. Father Goose (1964) 5. Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) 6. Bringing Up Baby (1938) 7. None But The Lonely Heart (1944) 8. Mr Lucky (1943) 9. Once Upon A Honeymoon (1942) 10. In Name Only (1939) 11. Gunga Din (1939) 12. The Toast Of New York (1937) 13. Sylvia Scarlett (1935) 14. Charade (1963) 15. I'm No Angel (1939) 16. She Done Him Wrong (1933) 17. Blonde Venus (1932) 18. Operation Petticoat (1959) 19. My Favorite Wife (1940) 20. The Last Outpost (1935) 21. Suspicion (1941)
Taking the Spin-off genre to the extreme, Angel attempts to replicate the success of Buffy by taking the heartthrob as the lead. Spin-off shows rarely match the success of their parent programmes, especially in the superhero/fantasy genre (cf. The Girl From UNCLE, The Bionic Woman, The Green Hornet--Frasier being the notable exception). Characters who were perfectly useful as supporting figures dwindle when forced in the spotlight, and Angel takes a special risk by building an entire series around a character who is: (a) supposed to be a mystery man; (b) a vampire who once spent half a season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer as a dastardly villain who killed without remorse; and (c) played by David Boreanaz, who is well up on handsome and broody but still can't do an Irish accent to save his life and is visibly learning this acting lark as the series progresses. The premise is that Angel, the vampire with a soul, has finally admitted he'll never get it together with Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar), unless a reunion crossover episode or two are scheduled. He moves to Los Angeles, a city haunted not only by demons and vampires but lawyers and agents. Angel sets up as a private investigator and solves cases with a supernatural aspect, partnered with Doyle (Glenn Quinn), a half-demon with a proper Irish accent and the useful psychic ability to know when someone is in trouble (thereby predicting any given week's plot), and Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter), another Buffy refugee here trying to reinvent herself as a struggling big-city single girl. Far less consistent than its parent show, but also not saddled with quite so much of a continuing story arc, Angel has a very different feel, cued by its effective semi-Goth violin theme tune and lots of film noir-ish LA street scenes, with a dose of cynical inside-the-entertainment-industry stuff. It has its share of familiar ideas (such as a Fight Club episode) and simply daft premises (a demon-centred show which allegorises the debate about female circumcision , for example). Angel alienated a lot of initial fans by killing off its most appealing regular a third of the way into the run, dusting off hideous English comic stereotype Wesley the Watcher (Alex Denisof) as a replacement. However, it also comes up with some ingenious moments: in a two-parter guest-starring sometime Buffy villainess Faith (Eliza Dushku), the show finally delivers something scary and emotionally powerful as Angel proves he can solve cases his ex-girlfriend can't. Meanwhile, the last couple of episodes--which beef up a satanic law firm as regular foes and resurrect a long-dead character as a major troublemaker for the future--go from promising to delivering. --Kim NewmanOn the DVD: the DVD set is only moderately generous with features, compared to the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series DVDs. There are two episodes with commentaries--creators Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt discussing the series' genesis and "City Of ". Added to this Jane Espenson, the resident queen of farce, talks us through the haunted apartment episode "Rm w/a Vu". Also included are four featurettes--introductions to the characters of Angel and Cordelia, a series one overview and a discussion of the show's demons--scripts for the two Faith episodes, cast biographies and a gallery of stills and blue-prints. Most importantly, given the way Angel was butchered by Channel 4 for an inappropriately early time slot, the show's violence and strong language are offered uncut. Presented in English and French Dolby Surround Sound 2.0 and with an aspect ratio of approx 1.33:1 --Roz Kaveney
Titles Comprise: 27 Dresses: Jane (Ketherine Heigl) an idealistic romantic and completely selfless woman has always been good at taking care of others but not so much in looking after herself. Her entire life has been about making people happy - and she has a closet full of 27 bridesmaid dresses to prove it. One memorable evening Jane manages to shuttle between wedding receptions in Manhattan and Brooklyn a feat witnessed by Kevin (James Marsden) a newspaper reporter who realizes that a story about this wedding junkie is his ticket off the newspaper's bridal beat. Jane finds Kevin's cynicism counter to everything she holds dear - namely weddings and the two lock horns. Further complicating Jane's once perfectly-ordered life is the arrival of younger sister Tess (Malin Akerman). Tess immediately captures the heart of Jane's boss George (Edward Burns). Tess enlists her always-accommodating sister to plan yet another wedding - Tess and George's - but Jane's feelings for George lead to shocking revelations... and maybe the beginning of a new life. The Devil Wears Prada: In the dizzying world of New York fashion where size zero is the new 2 six is the new 8 and a bad hair day can end a career Runaway magazine is the Holy Grail. Overseen with a finely manicured fist by Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) - the most powerful woman in fashion - Runway is a fearsome gauntlet for anyone who wants to make it in the industry. To make Runway the fashion bible of New York and therefore the world Miranda has let nothing stand in her way - including a long line of assistants that didn't make the cut. It's a job no self-respecting person can survive yet it's an opportunity a million young women in New York would kill for. A stint as Miranda's assistant could blast-open the doors for recent college graduate Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway). More college drab than haute couture she stands alone among the small army of 'Clackers' on staff at Runway - superslim fashion divas clacking their stilettos down the halls of the magazine's Manhattan headquarters. But when Andy comes in for the job it dawns on her that making it in this industry will take more than drive and determination. And her ultimate test stands before her in head-to-toe Prada. Miranda can spin the fashion world like a basketball but has a devil of a time finding and keeping a good assistant. Andy is completely wrong for the job. But she has something the rest of them don't: she refuses to fail. In Her Shoes: Flirty flaky party girl Maggie (Diaz) and plain dependable lawyer Rose (Collette) are sisters best friends and bitter rivals who seem to have only two things in common: DNA and size 8 feet. Only when their love-hate relationship veers towards the hate end of the spectrum do they accidentally discover they also share a long-lost grandmother (MacLaine) who enriches their lives and helps them make peace with each other - and themselves! Adapted for the screen by Oscar-winning writer Susannah Grant (Erin Brockovich) from Jennifer Weiner's bestselling novel.
Years before Harrison Ford (Indiana Jones, Star Wars) and James Caan (The Godfather) stepped into the limelight, the Hollywood legends starred in this heartfelt film about searching for glory and discovering just how harsh reality can be along the way. In the midst of the Civil War, a ragtag band of West Texas boys set out to join the Confederate army. Led by the fearless, steadfast Buck Burnett (Caan), the Concho County Comanches ride to Shiloh with an unshakable belief in their mission. But as they experience the horrors of life in the Deep South first-hand and find their lives at risk before the fighting's even started the gang worries if their faith in the Confederate cause might be misplaced. Released in 1968, just as apprehension about the Vietnam War began to crystallize, Journey to Shiloh is a compelling coming-of-age tale about brotherhood, loyalty, and conviction, with strong parallels to the burgeoning anti-war sentiment of the 1960s and 70s. As bullets fly, blood spills, and bonds forge, the Comanches learn what it means to put their lives on the line for a shaky cause and by the time you reach the film's heart-stopping finale, you will too.
Ride a wave of Hawaii Five-O adventure in this collection containing 24 episodes of the series' fourth season. Follow Steve McGarrett and his squad as they enforce the law and match wits with a gallery of memorable villians including the deadly Wo Fat. Featuring powerful performances by glittering guest stars The Fourth Season is also packed with the thrilling entertainment that made Hawaii Five-O a worldwide sensation. Episodes Comprise: 1. Highest Castle Deepest Grave 2. No Bottles No Cans No People 3. Wednesday Ladies Free 4. 3 000 Crooked Milles To Honolulu 5. Two Doves And Mr. Heron 6. And I Want Some Candy And A Gun That Shoots 7. Air Cargo / Dial Fore 8. For A Million Why Not? 9. The Burning Ice 10. Rest In Peace Somebody 11. A Matter Of Mutual Concern 12. Nine Ten You're Dead 13. Is This Any Way To Run A Paradise 14. Odd Man In 15. Bait Once Bait Twice 16. The 90-Second War (Part1) 17. The 90-Second War (Part 2) 18. Skinhead 19. While You're At It Bring In The Moon 20. Cloth Of Gold 21. Good Night Baby Time To Die 22. Didn't We Meet At A Murder? 23. Follow The White Brick Road 24. R & R & R
Bring home happy with DreamWorks TROLLSa musical adventure. When their village is invaded by the grumpy Bergens, two mismatched friends must work together in perfect harmony to save the day. Featuring hit songs performed by Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick and more, TROLLS is the critically acclaimed, feel-great movie of the year! Extras: Sing-Along and Party Mode Features Travel through Troll Village The Potion for Stop-Motion Creating Troll Magic Inside the Bunker Deleted Scenes Troll 2 Troll
The world is over. The fight is just beginning. The Cylons were created by man. They rebelled. They evolved. They look and feel human. Some are programmed to think they are human. There are many copies. And they have a plan. Welcome to the radical re-imagining of 1970s sci-fi favourite 'Battlestar Galactica'! Own every episode from the critically acclaimed series!
Brand new and sealed Steelbook Edition of the Hammer Horror film based on the original BBC TV series by Nigel Kneale starring Andrew Keir, Barbara Shelley, James Donald, Duncan Lamont and Julian Glover
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